Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) & Developmental Trauma Counseling in Fridley

Signs of Complex PTSD

Persistent difficulty with emotional regulation, feeling overwhelmed by emotions or numb and disconnected from them

A deeply negative self-concept, chronic shame, or a sense of being fundamentally flawed

Significant difficulty with trust and relational patterns, oscillating between over-attachment and avoidance

Chronic hypervigilance or a sense of danger even in objectively safe environments

Difficulty setting boundaries, often stemming from childhood environments where boundaries weren't respected

Dissociation or a sense of disconnection from your own experience during periods of stress

Our Approach to Complex Trauma

Phase-based treatment, building safety and emotional regulation skills before deeper trauma processing begins, consistent with best-practice trauma treatment models

EMDR and trauma-focused approaches adapted for the complexity and duration of developmental trauma, not just single-incident processing

Direct work on the negative self-concept and shame that often sit at the core of Complex PTSD

Boundary-setting and relational skill-building, addressing patterns learned in unsafe or inconsistent early environments

A pace that respects how much safety-building this work requires, never rushing toward processing before you're ready