Trauma Therapy in Plantation, Florida
Trauma can affect the way people think, feel, respond to stress, connect with others, and move through everyday life. Some people recognize trauma immediately after a major event, while others notice the effects years later through anxiety, emotional shutdown, irritability, hypervigilance, burnout, relationship strain, sleep issues, or a constant feeling of being “on edge.”
RPM Counseling provides trauma-informed counseling for adults in Plantation, Broward County, and throughout Florida by telehealth. See the full list of mental health counseling services I offer.
Why Choose Us
Our Approach to Trauma Counseling
Greg Myer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, military veteran, and professional with experience working around crisis response, high-stress environments, and trauma-informed approaches. RPM Counseling emphasizes evidence-based treatment modalities as well as practical tools and strategies that clients can apply both inside and outside of counseling sessions.
The focus is on creating a supportive and collaborative environment where clients can better understand themselves while building tools for long-term resilience and stability.
Therapeutic approaches may include:
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) – addresses trauma-related thought patterns, avoidance, and distress
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) – builds psychological flexibility and helps clients move forward despite difficult trauma-related thoughts and feelings
Trauma-Focused – directly targets processing and resolving traumatic experiences - Somatic / Nervous-System-Based – addresses how trauma is held in the body and regulates the nervous system
- Cognitive Processing (CPT) – specifically designed to treat PTSD and trauma-related thinking patterns
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) – builds present-moment awareness and helps regulate trauma-related reactivity
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) – more specific to OCD/phobia-driven anxiety; limited direct fit for general trauma work unless trauma-related compulsive or avoidance patterns are present
- Person-Centered – provides the safety, trust, and non-directive support trauma work depends on
- Solution-Focused Brief (SFBT) – can support goal-setting and practical coping, though less suited as a primary trauma-processing approach
When to See a Trauma Therapist
- Hypervigilance or always feeling “on guard”
- Difficulty relaxing or slowing down
- Irritability or anger
- Emotional numbness or disconnection
- Anxiety or panic
- Trouble sleeping
- Difficulty trusting others
- Burnout or emotional exhaustion
- Feeling constantly overwhelmed
- Relationship strain
- Avoidance behaviors
- Loss of motivation or emotional energy
Who Trauma Counseling Can Help
Trauma counseling may benefit adults who:
- Have experienced overwhelming or distressing events
- Work in high-stress environments
- Feel emotionally reactive or emotionally disconnected
- Struggle with chronic stress or burnout
- Have difficulty feeling present or relaxed
- Experience intrusive thoughts or anxiety
- Notice patterns affecting relationships or communication
- Carry unresolved grief or painful past experiences
- Feel stuck in survival mode
- Want healthier coping strategies and emotional regulation
Common Conditions
What Contributes to Trauma
There is no single cause of trauma. Contributing factors can include:
- Distressing or Life-Threatening Events – experiencing or witnessing a serious accident, assault, natural disaster, or other overwhelming event
- High-Stress or High-Risk Environments – prolonged exposure to danger, crisis response, or combat, such as through military service or first responder work
- Childhood Adversity – difficult or unstable experiences during childhood, including neglect, family conflict, or an unpredictable home environment
- Repeated or Cumulative Stress – ongoing or repeated difficult experiences over time, rather than a single isolated event
- Lack of Support After a Difficult Event – going through something distressing without adequate support afterward can make it harder to process and recover
- Other Mental Health Conditions – trauma often occurs alongside anxiety, depression, or burnout
Frequently Asked Questions
What is trauma-informed counseling?
Trauma-informed counseling recognizes the impact overwhelming experiences and chronic stress can have on emotional, behavioral, and physical responses. The focus is on creating safety, understanding patterns, and building effective coping tools.
Do I need a PTSD diagnosis to start trauma counseling?
No. Many adults seek counseling because they feel stressed, emotionally overwhelmed, reactive, shut down, or burned out without having a formal diagnosis.
Can trauma counseling help if I am still functioning at work?
Yes. Many high-functioning adults continue managing responsibilities while internally struggling with stress, anxiety, emotional fatigue, or survival-mode patterns.
Do you offer virtual trauma counseling in Florida?
Yes. RPM Counseling offers telehealth counseling throughout Florida.
Is trauma counseling confidential?
Yes. Counseling is confidential within legal and ethical limits.
Book a Free Consultation
RPM Counseling provides in-person counseling in Plantation, Florida and serves adults throughout Broward County, including Fort Lauderdale, Davie, Sunrise, Coral Springs, Tamarac, and nearby South Florida communities. Telehealth counseling is available throughout Florida.