Move past survival mode
Therapy for Trauma and PTSD in American Fork, Utah.
Services offered virtually throughout Utah
Trauma changes the way we show up in our daily lives. It robs us from the feeling of peace because it is too focused on the possibility of danger. When our nervous system is in a trauma response it prioritizes safety over connect, fear over trust, and protection over joy.
Therapy for Trauma and PTSD can help you rewire your nervous system from constant fight, flight, freeze, and fawn - to rest and digest. Reach out if you want to stop reliving your worst experiences, are exhausted from being on high alert, and ready to be yourself again.
Honoring the strength it took you to survive to past, while compassionately building the life you want now.
Does this sound familiar?
~You logically know that you are no longer in the same place, but your body reacts as if you are when a familiar sensation or emotion comes up.
~You feel overwhelmed by crowded spaces, loud noises, sudden movements, or bright lights.
~You are exhausted from always being on guard, but rest feels impossible and frightening.
~You feel like you are observing your life rather than living it. Detached from all emotions, not just the difficult ones, lacking intimacy and genuine joy.
~You experience emotional flooding. Quick shifts in mood and intense emotional pain.
~You avoid certain places, people or memories that cause distress.
You’re done feeling….
Like you are emotionally hijacked and don’t have control over your reaction
Detached from your own life, unable to feel present
Exhausted from constantly running in survival mode
That rest is never attainable
Like you are broken and need to be fixed
On high alert to any shift in mood, tone, or body language
You cannot trust your own instinct
Avoidant of life due to fear of being triggered
Imagine instead knowing…
You have the tools to stay present and in control of your emotions
You no longer have to detach to stay safe
You can learn to live without the need for constant survival mode
Rest is attainable, and you no longer fear it
You were never broken
You can stand stable while others around you change
You know what is best for you
You can live life fully without fear of triggers
Meet Lindsey Spencer, LMHC
Trauma and PTSD Therapist in American Fork, Utah.
Hi, my name is Lindsey and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in American Fork, Utah. I help people heal from traumatic events that are holding their nervous system captive. I know that it can be difficult to live life to the fullest, when you are afraid of what is around each corner. I know how exhausting it can be to always be on alert, and never able to fully relax.
Trauma has a lasting impact on your nervous system. It leaves you on high-alert and robs your life of joy and connection. Your body is either reliving your experiences, or hypervigilant to avoiding anything that could possibly trigger it. With the help of EMDR and Somatic Therapy, I will help your body relearn safety and restorative rest. To learn more about EMDR and Somatic Therapy click HERE!
We will take the time to make sure that you have the tools to feel safe, grounded and stable before addressing traumatic experiences. I wont rush your nervous system. It is important that your body knows it is in good hands. I will give you the tools to be able to confidently dive into the past, knowing you will not be reliving it. I will help you retire the survival techniques your body has been using for years to keep you safe.
and virtually throughout Utah
What to expect when working with me…
Step One:
My first priority is for you to feel safe. I do that through creating a space that is judgement free, filled with understanding, and unconditional positive regard. I also will give you the tools to feel safe and stable in your daily life.
Step Two:
Together we will identify patterns and beliefs that are not benefiting you. We will identify your core wounds that are causing current distress, so you can reprocess and rewrite your story.
Step Three:
We will utilize an evidence-based approach to trauma therapy. We will reprocess experiences that feel stuck with one foot in the present and one foot in the past. Making sure you feel safe, grounded, and supported the entire time.
Step Four:
Once you have decreased the triggers of past memories, let go of negative beliefs, and replaced with positive beliefs, you will integrate all the new information your body has learned into your life.
Looking for something different?
Other Therapy Services
Anxiety and OCD Therapy
Intrusive thoughts, endless "what-ifs," or rigid routines feel like they are hijack your brain. I’ll help you learn how to step out of the panic loop and tolerate uncertainty. You’ll get real, down-to-earth tools to take back control.
Therapy for Religious Trauma and Faith Transition
Untangling yourself from high-control religion or navigating a major shift in your beliefs can feel like losing your identity overnight. It is normal to feel grief, confusion, and shame. I am here to help you sort through it all.
Therapy for Dissociation
Feeling detached, numb, or floating through life is a survival skill your mind uses to protect you. Together, we gently build felt safety so you can step out of the fog, feel anchored in your body, and safely re-engage with your life and relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and book a free consultation call below!
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PTSD is defined as a single event or short-term trauma (car accident, assault, natural disaster, etc.) that leads to an alteration in ability to regulate the nervous system. Re-experiencing (flashbacks and nightmares), hypervigilance, emotional numbing and avoidance are all signs and symptoms of PTSD.
C-PTSD or Complex PTSD happens when the traumatic experience is chronic, repeated or prolonged (ongoing abuse and neglect). C-PTSD has all the same signs and symptoms of PTSD but also includes Disturbances in Self-Organization (DSO). DSO is when a traumatized individual severely struggles with emotional regulation (long periods of dissociation, anger, or depressed mood), they have a deep-seated belief that they are worthless, and they struggle to feel close to others.
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Trauma is not defined by the type of even you experienced, but by the impact it had on your nervous system. If you experienced something that was too much, too fast that your ability to cope was overwhelmed, then you are valid in feeling like it was traumatic. You don’t need to have experienced a big “T” trauma to be worthy of care.
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If your body is constantly on alert, you are hypervigilant in scanning rooms and reading moods, emotionally reactive, hyper-independent, and constantly exhausted - you are living in survival mode.
If you logically know you are safe, but your body is still looking for the next threat, you are stuck in a trauma response.
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No! That is one of the benefits of utilizing EMDR and Somatic Therapy. We are not as focused on the details of what happened, but instead on how the trauma is showing up in your body and nervous system. You will be reprocessing stress internally instead of reliving it out loud.
To learn more about EMDR and Somatic Therapy click HERE!
So…Ready to get started?
Reach out today for
Trauma and PTSD Therapy in American Fork, Utah
If you are ready to stop allowing your past to dictate your present, lets connect!