Trauma Treatment
Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can impact how you think, feel, relate to others, and move through daily life. You may notice symptoms such as intrusive memories or flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, feeling constantly on edge or hypervigilant, emotional numbness, irritability, or a sense of being “stuck in survival mode.”
Trauma therapy helps individuals process traumatic experiences and the lasting effects trauma and PTSD can have on the nervous system. In a safe, supportive space, trauma-informed treatment allows healing to happen without requiring you to relive or retell painful events in detail. The goal is not to erase what happened, but to reduce its hold on your present life — helping you feel more grounded + regulated.​
At Creating Progress, we offer evidence-based trauma treatments — including EMDR, Brainspotting, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) — to support healing from trauma and PTSD, all tailored to your unique experiences, needs, and pace.
Eye Movement Desenitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
Unlike traditional 'talk therapy' EMDR does not require talking in detail about the distressing issue or
completing homework between sessions. EMDR also does not focus on trying to change the emotions, thoughts, or behaviors resulting from the distressing issue. Instead, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) utilizes the natural healing process of the brain to help people process difficult life experiences. In addition to being evidence-based for treating PTSD and other trauma and stress related disorders, EMDR has also been shown to be beneficial for treating:
Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Specific Phobias/Fears
Depression and Bipolar Disorders
Grief and Loss
Performance Anxiety
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Sexual Assault
Sleep Disturbance
Substance Abuse and Addictions
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More than 7 million people have been treated successfully by 110,000 EMDR therapists in 130 countries since 2016.
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"Stress responses are part of our natural fight, flight, or freeze instincts. When distress from a disturbing event remains, the upsetting images, thoughts, and emotions may create an overwhelming feeling of being back in that moment, or of being “frozen in time.” EMDR therapy helps the brain process these memories, and allows normal healing to resume. The experience is still remembered, but the fight, flight, or freeze response from the original event is resolved." -EMDRIA
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To learn more about EMDR, watch this video or visit https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/
**Please note- Nikkie Evans is the only therapist currently trained in EMDR.**
Brainspotting
Brainspotting is a trauma-focused, brain-body therapy that helps process trauma and PTSD stored deep within the nervous system. By identifying specific eye positions connected to unprocessed experiences, Brainspotting allows the brain to access and release trauma in a focused and contained way.
This approach can be especially helpful for individuals who feel overwhelmed by talking about their trauma, experience strong physical reactions, or feel disconnected from emotions.
Healing unfolds at your pace, guided by your body’s natural responses.
Internal Family Systems
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a gentle, trauma-informed approach that understands PTSD and trauma responses as protective parts developed to help you survive difficult experiences.
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Rather than trying to eliminate symptoms, IFS helps you build understanding and compassion toward these parts, while strengthening access to your core Self — the part of you that is calm, grounded, and capable of healing.
IFS is particularly helpful for complex trauma, attachment wounds, and patterns shaped by long-term stress or adversity.
To learn more about IFS, check out our blog: https://www.creatingprogress.net/post/__ifs
Ready to take the next step?
Healing from trauma or PTSD does not require reliving painful memories or pushing yourself faster than feels safe.
Our therapists work collaboratively with you to choose the approach — or combination of approaches — that best supports your nervous system and goals.
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Progress happens through safety, trust, and compassion — not perfection.
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Reach out today to learn more about trauma and PTSD treatment.
📧 intake@creatingprogress.net
📞 847-790-4959 ext. 1