Online Therapy for Relational & Complex Trauma (C-PTSD) |
You're not broken, you're injured. And your injuries can heal with the right therapy.
Online Therapy for Relational & Complex Trauma (C-PTSD) |
How did I get CPTSD? |
Complex PTSD is most often caused by extended periods of ongoing physical and/or sexual abuse in childhood. However, ongoing psychological and emotional abuse can also cause it, along with long-term childhood emotional neglect and various forms of toxic family dynamics including high-conflict homes, mentally ill caregivers, and substance addicted or absent caregivers.
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Are PTSD & CPTSD the same? |
No, they are not. PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is the result of one-off events, such as experiencing or witnessing accidents, emergencies, natural disasters, or sexual or physical assault in adulthood. Complex PTSD develops as a result of repeated interpersonal trauma and neglect over a prolonged period of time, most often by someone who is trusted by the victim. People with complex trauma often experience PTSD symptoms, such as flashbacks and nightmares. CPTSD survivors also struggle with physical and emotional health, memory alterations, self-esteem, relationships, emotion regulation, dissociative symptoms, and coping mechanisms that were functional in order to survive but get in the way of adult functioning.
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Can I recover from complex trauma? |
Recovery is not an all-or-nothing phenomenon, but rather a gradual process marked by decreasing frequency, intensity and duration of symptoms, increased integration of all parts of the self, and increased functional coping and self-care skills. The important news is that neuroscience and personal stories show that with the right support, people can and do recover from complex trauma.
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I don't want to have to relive old memories. |
The good news is that you don't need to "relive" trauma in order to heal it. Modern approaches to trauma therapy can heal trauma by focusing on all of the ways it's affecting you now, even without going into or reliving the past.
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Why do you specialize in complex trauma? |
Like many therapists, I've done my own healing, and continue to do it, understanding that it's a lifelong process. I specialize in CPTSD because I know there's a way out of despair and hopelessness. I want to help you see it, too, and get on your path to healing from complex trauma.
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How do we get started? |
You've already begun the process by recognizing that there's something going on in your life that you need extra support to resolve. The next step is to find a therapist who is a good fit to support you, and start building the trust and safe space that will support you in your healing. Getting started in therapy is a vulnerable experience. I'm not here to judge you. I'm here to listen and understand you, and help you make positive changes.
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I specialize in therapy for lasting change. |
Diverse populations are always welcome in my practice, including all cultures, sexual orientations, genders, and relationship structures.
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Healing Relational & Complex Trauma (C-PTSD) in San Francisco, CaliforniaHelping you live a more empowered and connected life after childhood emotional neglect, abuse, and relational trauma.
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Smadar Salzman, MA, LMFTLicensed Marriage & Family Therapist
California License: LMFT 47213 Florida Telehealth License: TPMF1286 Michigan MFT License: 4101007463 Nevada MFT License: 4829-R Vermont Telehealth License: 100.0134319TELE 870 Market Street
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