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Trauma-Informed Therapy in Arvada & the Front Range

💬 Healing begins when you’re seen, heard, and believed.

At 70 West Counseling, we help you move from surviving to thriving by addressing what happened—not what’s “wrong” with you. Rediscover your strength and reclaim your life with compassionate, expert trauma care.

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Understanding Trauma

Trauma is not defined by the event itself, but by how it affects you.

It may result from one overwhelming incident—like an accident, assault, or disaster—or from prolonged exposure to stress, abuse, or neglect. Trauma impacts your emotional, psychological, and physical health, and can leave you feeling powerless, anxious, or disconnected.

If symptoms persist or worsen, it may be a sign of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or another trauma-related condition. You’re not weak or broken—you’re responding to an overwhelming experience, and healing is possible.

 

What Is Trauma-Informed Therapy?

Trauma-informed therapy shifts the focus from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?”
This approach recognizes the impact of trauma on your brain, body, and emotions. It creates a safe, supportive space where you are empowered to heal at your own pace.

At 70 West Counseling, we honor your story and prioritize:

  • Emotional safety

  • Empowerment and choice

  • Collaboration in care

  • Trauma-sensitive practices that reduce re-traumatization

Whether you’re dealing with recent trauma or long-standing wounds, you are not alone—and your healing journey is valid.

Types of Emotional and Psychological Trauma

Abuse (Physical, Emotional, or Sexual)

Abuse can break trust, affect self-worth, and make it hard to feel safe. Whether the trauma happened years ago or recently, we’re here to help you process and rebuild.

Loss (Grief, Death, or Divorce)

Loss changes everything. Whether sudden or expected, the grief that follows can feel consuming. Our therapists can help you find stability and meaning after heartbreak.

Accidents or Natural Disasters

These events can make the world feel unsafe and unpredictable. Lingering fears, anxiety, and flashbacks are common. You deserve space to heal.

Witnessing Violence or War

Exposure to violence—especially repeated or severe—can deeply affect emotional regulation and sense of self. We help veterans, first responders, and survivors reconnect to themselves and others.

Bullying or Neglect

Neglect or bullying can result in long-term emotional scars, self-doubt, and relational struggles. Therapy can support rebuilding your confidence and trust.

Discrimination or Chronic Stress

Living under constant threat—whether due to identity, work, or environment—can cause trauma-like symptoms. We help you reclaim your voice and restore your resilience.

The Impact of Trauma

Everyone processes trauma differently. For some, trauma results in short-term distress. For others, it leads to deeper, longer-lasting challenges like:

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance

  • Anxiety or Depression: Ongoing worry, sadness, hopelessness

  • Emotional Numbness: Feeling detached or “on autopilot”

  • Behavioral Changes: Withdrawal, impulsivity, or irritability

  • Relationship Issues: Struggles with trust, communication, or connection

You are not your symptoms. They are survival strategies—your mind and body’s way of coping with pain.

Trauma Responses: Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn

Understanding your trauma response can be a powerful step toward healing:

  • Fight: Anger, control, confrontation

  • Flight: Avoidance, restlessness, anxiety

  • Freeze: Numbness, disconnection, immobility

  • Fawn: People-pleasing, loss of identity, appeasement

All of these are natural, adaptive responses to overwhelming situations. Therapy helps you gently unpack them and find new ways to feel safe and connected.

How We Help You Heal

At 70 West Counseling, our therapists use evidence-based approaches including:

  • EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Narrative Therapy and Inner Child Work

  • Somatic and Mindfulness-Based Techniques

Together, we help you process the past, restore safety, and reconnect with your sense of self.

Start Your Healing Journey Today

You don’t have to carry your trauma alone.

We’re here to walk beside you with compassion, experience, and care. Whether you’re in Arvada or anywhere on the Front Range, support is just a phone call away.

📞 Call 70 West Counseling today at 720-898-3208
📍 Serving Arvada, Westminster, Wheat Ridge, Golden & surrounding Front Range areas
💬 Contact us now to schedule your first session.

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