Trauma

Trauma care addresses the emotional and psychological effects of distressing life experiences. Great Care Health Services serves adults in Nashville and across Tennessee with thoughtful, evidence-based trauma treatment tailored to each individual. Services may include individual therapy, group therapy, psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and medication management when appropriate. The goal is to help patients feel safe, supported, and empowered as you heal. If you’re experiencing trauma-related symptoms, request an in-person or virtual visit at Great Care Health Services by completing the online booking form or calling the friendly office today.

What is trauma?

Trauma refers to the emotional and psychological effects that follow a profoundly distressing event. This can include such things as:

• Accidents
• Abuse
• Natural disasters
• Violence
• Loss
• Ongoing stress

Trauma affects people differently, but it often leaves lasting effects on how someone thinks, feels, and reacts to the world around them. Poorly managed trauma can lead to severe psychiatric conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

How can trauma affect daily life?

Trauma can impact both mental and physical health. Some people experience anxiety, depression, mood changes, trouble sleeping, or difficulty concentrating. Others may feel on edge, emotionally numb, or disconnected from loved ones. 

Without support, these symptoms interfere with work, relationships, and overall well-being.

How is trauma treated?

At Great Care Health Services, trauma care focuses on helping patients feel safe, understood, and supported while learning healthy ways to cope with trauma-related symptoms. The team tailors care plans to each individual’s needs and experiences, but options include:

Individual therapy 

Individual therapy provides a private space to explore thoughts, emotions, and reactions related to trauma. Patients work one-on-one with a therapist to process experiences at a comfortable pace. This setting helps build trust and allows treatment to focus on personal goals and challenges.

Group therapy 

Group therapy connects individuals who share similar struggles. In a guided, supportive environment, patients learn they aren’t alone. Group sessions encourage shared understanding, skill-building, and peer support, which can be especially healing for those who feel isolated by their trauma.

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is a broad term for talk-based therapies that help people understand and manage emotional challenges. Trauma-focused psychotherapy helps patients identify patterns, improve emotional regulation, and develop healthier responses to stress. Over time, this work can reduce the intensity of trauma symptoms.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) 

CBT is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps patients recognize and change unhelpful thought patterns. For trauma, CBT can reduce fear, anxiety, and negative beliefs by teaching practical coping strategies and problem-solving skills.

Medication management 

Medication management may be beneficial when trauma symptoms significantly affect daily functioning, for example, if you experience:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Mood changes
• Sleep problems

Providers carefully monitor treatment to ensure medications are safe, effective, and used alongside therapy, not as a replacement.

Healing from trauma takes time, but expert support promotes stability, resilience, and long-term emotional health. Call Great Care Health Services to schedule a consultation or book an appointment online today.