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Complex trauma can leave you feeling broken. Trauma Model Therapy safely targets the root causes of chronic pain, helping you move from surviving to thriving. Trapped in chronic shame, anxiety, sleep issues, or dissociation? Discover how Trauma Model Therapy helps you heal. Many people struggle with A DEEP SENSE OF LONELINESS < Back Previous Next Have you ever had someone challenge you to explore the profound difference between being alone and the chronic, painful state of loneliness? If you feel a deep sense of isolation even when you are surrounded by people, Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) offers a framework to understand how your history might be unintentionally maintaining a protective wall between you and the world. Are you struggling with... The Invisible in a Crowd Sensation: You can be at a party, in a meeting, or even sitting next to a partner, yet feel as though there is a thick pane of glass between you and everyone else—making true connection feel physically impossible. The Unlovable Narrative: When you are alone, your internal dialogue immediately shifts to "What is wrong with me?" or "I am fundamentally different from others," turning a quiet evening into a courtroom where you are being judged for your isolation. What it means to be lonely Loneliness is not a tally of how many people you know; it is a subjective distress signal from your nervous sy stem. It is the persistent feeling that your need for belonging is going unmet. While being alone can be restorative, loneliness feels like a threat to your survival, often manifesting as a hollow ache in the chest or a heavy, lethargic fog. How Trauma Model Therapy views loneliness In the TMT framework, chronic loneliness is often understood as a survival adaptation rather than a social failure. The Relational Paradox: If you experienced trauma or neglect in your early relationships, your brain learned a powerful lesson: people are dangerous. To survive, your system created a protective wall of isolation. Loneliness is the byproduct of that wall staying up long after the original danger has passed. T he Locus of Control Shift: When we feel lonely, we often shift our locus of control inward in a toxic way—concluding that we are lonely because we are broken or boring. TMT reframes this: You aren't lonely because of who you are; you are lonely because of a survival strategy that is still trying to keep you safe by keeping you distant. How a Trauma Model Clinician can help you deal with loneliness A TMT Clinician helps you bridge the gap between safe isolation and safe connection by deconstructing the logic of your solitude. Dismantling the Safe Wall: We work together to identify when and why your brain decided that being alone was the only way to be safe. By honoring that survival logic, we can slowly begin to lower the wall without triggering a panic response. Healing the Relational Wound: TMT uses the relationship between the clinician and the client or patient as a live laboratory. We practice real-time connection, helping your nervous system learn that it is possible to be seen, heard, and understood without being harmed. Moving from Unlovable to Adapted: We help you shift the narrative from "I am fundamentally flawed" to "I have a highly efficient survival system that is currently over-protecting me." How to start helping yourself now You can begin to soften the edges of loneliness by practicing these TMT-informed steps to reconnect with yourself and the world: Identify the Body Guard: When you feel lonely, try to find where that feeling lives in your body. Instead of judging it, acknowledge it like a bodyguard: "I see you are trying to keep me away from others to prevent me from being hurt. Thank you for trying to protect me, but I am safe right now." Practice Micro-Connections: Don't aim for deep intimacy immediately. Start with social tidbits — a 30-second interaction with a cashier, a nod to a neighbor, or a brief comment on a forum. These small moments signal to your brain that social interactions can be neutral or positive rather than a threat. The Locus of Control Fact-Check: When the thought, "no one wants to be around me," appears, stop and ask: "Is that an objective fact, or is that my survival brain trying to make sense of a painful feeling?" Remind yourself that feelings are real, but they are not always true. Curate Your Internal Company: Lonel iness is often exacerbated by a harsh internal critic. Try to speak to yourself with the same warmth you would offer a friend. Moving from being your own worst enemy to your own compassionate companion is the first step in reducing the sting of isolation. Loneliness is not a sign that you are unwanted; it is a sign that your heart is still seeking the safety of connection that it has always deserved. — Trauma Model Therapy Previous Next

Complex trauma can leave you feeling broken. Trauma Model Therapy safely targets the root causes of chronic pain, helping you move from surviving to thriving. Trapped in chronic shame, anxiety, sleep issues, or dissociation? Discover how Trauma Model Therapy helps you heal. Many people struggle with CHRONIC FEELINGS OF OVERWHELM < Back Previous Next There is difference between having a busy life and living in a state of chronic overwhelm. If you feel like your nervous system is constantly on high alert, Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) provides the architecture to understand why your brain is signaling danger as you navigate the demands and responsibilities of your daily life. Are you struggling with... The Freeze at the Desk: You look at your to-do list or an unread inbox and feel a sudden, heavy paralysis. Even though the tasks are manageable, your body reacts as if you are standing in front of a predator, leaving you unable to take the first step. The Everything is a 10 Filter: You find that small inconveniences—a traffic jam, a spilled coffee, or a minor critique—trigger a level of panic or rage that feels disproportionate to the event. Your emotional volume is stuck on high, and you can’t find the dial to turn it down. What it means to feel stressed and overwhelmed Stress is a physiological response to a perceived demand, while overwhelm is the state of feeling that your resources are entirely insufficient to meet those demands. It is the sensation of drowning on dry land. When you are overwhelmed, your brain’s executive functions (logic and planning) go offline, and your survival brain takes over, leading to irritability, exhaustion, and a sense of impending doom. How Trauma Model Therapy views stress and overwhelm In the TMT framework, chronic overwhelm is often seen as a survival echo. The Mismatched Alarm: Your nervous system doesn't always distinguish between a work deadline and a threat to your safety. If you have a history of trauma, your alarm system is highly sensitized. What looks like stress is actually your body trying to protect you from a perceived loss of control. The Locus of Control Shift: Overwhelm often stems from an internal feeling of powerlessness. TMT recognizes that when we feel overwhelmed, we have unconsciously shifted our locus of control outward—feeling like a victim of our circumstances rather than a participant in our lives. How a Trauma Model Clinician can help you deal with stress and overwhelm A TMT Clinician helps you move from being a victim of the schedule to the expert of your daily life. Identifying the Survival Logic: We work to figure out why your brain thinks a busy day is a threat to your life. Once we understand the logic behind the panic, the panic begins to lose its power. Restoring the Internal Locus of Control: We use specific cognitive and relational tools to help you reclaim your power, moving you from "I have to do this" to "I am choosing to handle this." Building Biological Safety: We focus on teaching your nervous system that you are safe in the present moment, allowing your logical brain to stay online even when demands are high. How to start helping yourself now You can begin to recalibrate your response to stress by practicing these TMT-informed strategies: Name the Survival State: When you feel the panic rising, say out loud: "My nervous system is currently in a survival state because it feels threatened." Simply naming the biological process can help unhook you from the emotion. The Powerless vs. Powerful Tactic: Look at your to-do list and find one small thing you have absolute control over (even if it's just choosing what to have for lunch). Consciously acknowledge: "I am choosing this." This small shift starts to move your locus of control back inward. The Physiological Sigh: To signal safety to your brain, take a deep breath in, followed by a second short sip of air at the very top, then a long, slow exhale through your mouth. This is a biological hack to lower your heart rate and signal to the brain that the danger is gone. Differentiate Urgent from Dangerous: When a task feels overwhelming, ask yourself: "Is this a threat to my physical safety, or is it just a demand on my time?" Forcing your brain to categorize the stressor helps bring your logical prefrontal cortex back online. Overwhelm is not a sign that you are incapable of handling things; it is a sign that your survival system is working overtime to keep you safe in a world that feels unpredictable. — Trauma Model Therapy Previous Next

Complex trauma can leave you feeling broken. Trauma Model Therapy safely targets the root causes of chronic pain, helping you move from surviving to thriving. Trapped in chronic shame, anxiety, sleep issues, or dissociation? Discover how Trauma Model Therapy helps you heal. Many people struggle with FORMING & MAINTAINING RELATIONSHIPS < Back Previous Next Many people experience the painful reality of relational friction. If you feel like your past or your pain impedes your current connections, Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) provides the roadmap to understand how your survival strategies might be unintentionally pushing away the very closeness you crave. Are you struggling with... The Push-Pull Dynamic: You desperately want to be close to someone, but the moment things feel too real or intimate, you find yourself picking a fight, shutting down, or looking for an exit to protect yourself from the perceived threat of being known. The Familiar but Painful Magnet: You find yourself repeatedly drawn to partners or friends who are emotionally unavailable or critical. Even though it hurts, there is a part of your brain that finds this predictable and therefore safer than the unknown territory of a healthy, stable relationship. What it means to have relationship issues Relational struggles are often a conflict between two fundamental human needs: the need for connection and the need for safety. When those two needs are at war, it manifests as chronic mistrust, communication breakdowns, or a feeling that you are fundamentally difficult to love. It means your internal compass for who is safe and who is dangerous has been calibrated by past experiences that may no longer apply to your present life. How Trauma Model Therapy views relationship issues In the TMT framework, relationship problems are viewed as outdated relational blueprints. The Locus of Control Shift: In past traumatic relationships, you may have learned that accepting all of the responsibilty for your problems was the only way maintain a sense of control. TMT recognizes that you might still be taking 100% of the blame for relational friction because it feels safer than admitting you are with someone who can't meet your needs. Protection over Connection: If you were hurt by the people who were supposed to protect you, your brain learned tha t closeness equals danger. Your current struggles (like withdrawal or jealousy) are actually your system's way of trying to prevent that original pain from happening again. How a Trauma Model Clinician can help you deal with relationship issues A TMT Clinician helps you update your relational templates so you can choose connection without sacrificing your safety. Identifying the Survival Wall: We work to honor the walls you’ve built around your heart. Instead of judging them, we figure out exactly what they were designed to keep out, and we check to see if those threats that the walls kept out are actually present in your current life. Healing the Relational Wound: By using the relationship between you and your Clinician as a safe testing ground, we practice what it feels like to be vulnerable and seen without the catastrophic consequences your survival brain expects. Clarifying the Locus of Control: We help you distinguish between what is your stuff and what is their stuff, moving you away from chronic self-blame and toward healthy, empowered boundaries. How to start helping yourself now You can begin to shift your relational patterns by practicing these TMT-informed strategies: The Reaction Audit: During a conflict, stop and ask: "Is my reaction about what is happening right now, or is this a survival strategy from my past?" Recognizing the survival part of you can lower the emotional intensity of the moment. The 5-Second Pause: When you feel the urge to lash out or shut down, commit to a 5-second pause. During those seconds, remind yourself: "I am an adult, I am safe, and I have choices." This brings your logical brain back online before you react. Identify Your Safety Requirements: Make a list of what safety actually looks like in a relationship (e.g., calm voices, honesty, consistency). When you feel triggered, check the list. If those things are present, remind your nervous system: "The evidence shows I am safe right now." Practice Self-Reliant Comfort: Loneliness and fear often drive us into the wrong relationships. Practice being the compassionate caregiver for yourself for 10 minutes a day. The more you can provide safety for yourself, the less likely you are to accept unsafe treatment from others just to avoid being alone. Relational struggles are not proof that you are unlovable; they are proof that your heart has been a warrior, and it is finally ready to learn how to be at peace. — Trauma Model Therapy Previous Next

Complex trauma can leave you feeling broken. Trauma Model Therapy safely targets the root causes of chronic pain, helping you move from surviving to thriving. Trapped in chronic shame, anxiety, sleep issues, or dissociation? Discover how Trauma Model Therapy helps you heal. Many people struggle with NEVER FEELING GOOD ENOUGH < Back Previous Next Have you ever taken the time to explore the heavy, persistent weight of chronic self-doubt and shame? If you feel like your worth is a debt you can never fully repay, Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) provides the logic to understand why you never feel like you are good enough. Are you struggling with... The Moving Goalpost Achievement: You hit a major milestone or receive high praise, but instead of feeling a sense of accomplishment, you immediately dismiss it or think, "Yeah, but that was a fluke—I have to do more to prove I’m not a failure." The Internal Courtroom: You spend your quiet moments litigating your own character. You replay minor social stumbles or mistakes from years ago, using them as evidence that you are fundamentally flawed or less than everyone else around you. What it means to never feel good enough Feeling "not good enough" isn't just low self-esteem; it is a state of chronic internalized shame. It is a lens that filters out positive data and magnifies perceived failures. This feeling often survives regardless of how much you achieve, how you look, or how much people love you, because it is an internal setting rather than a reaction to your current reality. How Trauma Model Therapy views the "not enough" struggle In the TMT framework, chronic self-blame is viewed as the Locus of Control Shift—a vital survival strategy. The Good Child in a Bad World Paradox: If you grew up in an environment that was unpredictable, neglectful, or abusive, it was terrifying to realize that the adults in charge were bad or unsafe. That would mean you were totally powerless. The Logic of Self-Blame: To survive, your brain made a brilliant trade: It decided, "The world is good, but I am bad." Why? Because if you are the problem, you can fix yourself to earn safety. Not being good enough was a way to maintain hope that if you just worked harder, you could eventually be safe. How a Trauma Model Clinician can help you feel worthy A TMT Clinician helps you dismantle the badness you’ve carried so you can reclaim your inherent worth. Dismantling the Locus of Control Shift: We work to move the badness from your soul back to the situation where it belonged. We help you realize that you weren't bad; you were a child in a bad situation doing your best to cope. De-shaming the Protection: We honor the part of you that keeps telling you that you aren't good enough. We recognize that this voice was trying to keep you working, achieving, and safe for years. Updating the Power Dynamic: We help you see that you no longer need to be perfect to be safe. We restore your internal sense of power so you can stop trying to earn the right to exist. How to start helping yourself now You can begin to challenge the not enough narrative by practicing these TMT-informed strategies: Identify the Survival Voice: When you feel a wave of shame, stop and say: "This is my Locus of Control Shift talking. It is trying to make me feel responsible for things I couldn't control to make me feel powerful again." The Good Child/Bad World Reframe: Ask yourself: "If I were 100% 'good enough' right now, would the people/situations from my past have treated me any differently?" Often, the answer is no. This helps separate your worth from other people's behavior. Collect Neutral Evidence: Since your brain filters out the good, stop looking for great and look for functional. Remind yourself: "I handled that email. I made coffee. I am showing up." Build a case for your competence based on boring, objective facts. Practice Resource Recognition: When you feel like a failure, list three resources you have now that you didn't have as a child (e.g., your own money, a car, a supportive friend, the ability to leave a room). Remind your brain: "I don't have to be perfect to be safe anymore; I have resources now." Never feeling 'good enough' is not a character flaw; it is the protective echo of a child who decided to take the blame for the world just so they could keep the hope of one day being loved. — Trauma Model Therapy Previous Next

Complex trauma can leave you feeling broken. Trauma Model Therapy safely targets the root causes of chronic pain, helping you move from surviving to thriving. Trapped in chronic shame, anxiety, sleep issues, or dissociation? Discover how Trauma Model Therapy helps you heal. Many people struggle with GETTING RESTFUL SLEEP < Back Previous Next If you've ever had sleep issues, then you know how exhausting it becomes to be stuck in a cycle of sleep disturbances. If you feel like your body refuses to power down, even when you are bone-tired, Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) provides the logic to understand why your brain views sleep as a vulnerability it must protect you from. Are you struggling with... The Night Watch Effect: You feel exhausted all day, but the moment your head hits the pillow and the house goes quiet, your brain flips a switch to high alert. You find yourself listening for every floorboard creak, unable to let go of the day. The Vulnerability Gap: You experience a surge of anxiety or intrusive memories the second you close your eyes. Because sleep requires a total loss of consciousness, your system treats the act of falling asleep as a dangerous lapse in security. What it means to struggle with sleep Sleep is the ultimate act of trust. To sleep, your nervous system must move into its most vulnerable state. When you struggle with sleep, it’s often not a biological malfunction like simple insomnia; it is a signal that your body does not believe it is safe enough to be unconscious. Your brain is prioritizing vigilance over rest because it believes staying awake is the only way to ensure your survival. How Trauma Model Therapy views sleep struggles In the TMT framework, sleep issues are viewed as a highly logical survival strategy. The Night Watch Logic: If your past involved danger that happened at night, at bedtime, or while you were off guard, your brain learned that sleep is a threat. Your current inability to sleep is your internal Night Watch staying on duty to protect you from being blindsided again. The Locus of Control Shift: At night, we have the least amount of control over our surroundings. TMT recognizes that your brain may be using worry or wakefulness as a way to reclaim a sense of control. If you are awake and thinking, you feel ready—whereas sleeping feels like being a victim to whatever might happen. How a Trauma Model Therapy Clinician can help you sleep again A TMT Clinician doesn’t just give you sleep hygiene tips; we address the security breach in your nervous system. Retiring the Night Watch: We work to identify the original reason your brain decided it wasn't safe to sleep. By honoring that protector, we can slowly negotiate a new shift where your system learns that it is finally safe to go off-duty. Building Environmental Certainty: We use specific cognitive and sensory tools to help you prove to your brain, with objective data, that your current bedroom is a secure perimeter. Restoring the Internal Locus of Control: We help you move from "I can't sleep" (powerless) to "I am creating a safe space for my body to rest" (powerful). How to start helping yourself now You can begin to signal safety to your body and brain by practicing these TMT-informed strategies: Acknowledge the Night Watch: When you are lying awake, speak to your brain: "I know you are staying awake to keep me safe. I appreciate the protection, but the perimeter is secure tonight. I am an adult now, and I can take the watch." The Safety Sweep: Before getting into bed, do a conscious, physical security check of your home. Lock the doors, check the windows, and say out loud: "The doors are locked. I am safe in this room." This provides the objective data your survival brain needs to lower the alarm. Sensory Anchoring: If helpful, use weighted blankets or high-contact pajamas. The physical sensation of pressure on the skin signals to the nervous system that you are held and protected, which can help override the feeling of being exposed. The Locus of Control Bedtime Ritual: Instead of trying to sleep (which can feel like a demand you’re failing), choose a neutral activity like listening to a specific podcast or practicing a breathing exercise. Frame it as: "I am choosing to rest my body, regardless of whether my mind sleeps." Taking the demand away restores your sense of power. Sleep is not just a biological necessity; it is a sacred act of surrender. Your brain isn't broken for staying awake; it’s just waiting for proof that it’s finally safe to relax enough to dream. — Trauma Model Therapy Previous Next

Complex trauma can leave you feeling broken. Trauma Model Therapy safely targets the root causes of chronic pain, helping you move from surviving to thriving. Trapped in chronic shame, anxiety, sleep issues, or dissociation? Discover how Trauma Model Therapy helps you heal. Many people struggle with AN INABILITY TO ENJOY THINGS < Back Previous Next Many people who experienced unthinkable pain develop anhedonia—the inability to feel pleasure. For trauma survivors, the world "pleasure" was twisted in ways it never should have been. But, do you know the actual definition of pleasure? Pleasure is a feeling of happy satisfaction, enjoyment, or gratification, representing the positive experience often opposed to pain. If you feel like your life has lost its color and you are simply going through the motions, Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) provides the logic to understand why your system has gone into emotional hibernation to keep you safe. Are you struggling with... The Gray Filter Effect: You achieve something significant or spend time with people you love, but instead of joy, you feel a flat, hollow nothingness—as if you are watching a movie of your life on a muted screen. The Cost of Protection: You realize that while you aren't necessarily feeling bad, but you also aren't feeling alive. It feels as though your emotional volume has been turned down so low that even the best moments can’t break through the static. What it means to struggle with enjoyment The inability to feel happy is often clinically referred to as anhedonia. It isn't a lack of gratitude or a bad attitude; it is a physiological state where the reward systems in your brain have shifted into a low-power mode. When you can’t enjoy things, the world feels distant, and the energy required to participate in life feels twice as heavy as it should. How Trauma Model Therapy views the struggle for joy In the TMT framework, the inability to feel joy is viewed as a system-wide protective shutdown. Selective Numbing is Impossible: If your past was overwhelming, your nervous system likely decided that feeling anything was too risky. However, the brain cannot selectively numb only the bad feelings. When you turn down the volume on pain and terror to survive, you inadvertently turn down the volume on joy and connection, too. The Safety First Protocol: Your brain prioritizes survival over happiness every single time. If your system still perceives a threat, it will stay in a numb state because joy requires a level of vulnerability that your survival brain currently considers dangerous. How a Trauma Model Clinician can help you enjoy things again A TMT Clinician doesn’t try to force you to be happy; they work to make it safe for you to feel again. Decoding the Numb Logic: We investigate why your system feels it is safer to be frozen than fluid. By honoring the numbness as a survival tool, we reduce the shame that often keeps the shutdown in place. Updating the Data: We help your nervous system realize that the original threat is over. As you begin to feel safe in the present, your brain can slowly allow its reward centers to come back online. Restoring the Internal Locus of Control: By understanding that your numbness was an adaptive choice made during a time of powerlessness, we can begin to make new, conscious choices about how to slowly let the color back into your life. How to start helping yourself now You can begin to gently reset your system by practicing these TMT-informed strategies: Name the Hibernation: Instead of judging yourself for not being happy, acknowledge the state. Say: "My system is currently protecting me by staying numb. It is doing its best to keep me safe." This shifts you from being broken to being protected. Seek Pleasant Instead of Joyful: Joy is a high-intensity emotion that can feel overwhelming to a shut-down system. Start smaller. Focus on neutral-to-pleasant sensory data: the warmth of a sunbeam on your arm, the texture of a smooth stone, or the smell of fresh coffee. These are low-stakes ways to signal to your brain that it's safe to feel. The Locus of Control Audit: Find one small thing today that you are doing purely because you want to, not because you should. Say to yourself: "I am choosing this for me." Reclaiming even 1% of your day can help shift your brain out of victim-survival mode. Information as Permission: Remind yourself that your lack of feeling is a biological adaptation, not a character flaw. Giving yourself permission to be gray for a while often creates the safety needed for your system to eventually let the color return. Numbness is not a sign that you are broken; it is the mind’s way of keeping you safe until the world feels stable enough for you to finally feel what's in it. — Trauma Model Therapy Previous Next

Complex trauma can leave you feeling broken. Trauma Model Therapy safely targets the root causes of chronic pain, helping you move from surviving to thriving. Trapped in chronic shame, anxiety, sleep issues, or dissociation? Discover how Trauma Model Therapy helps you heal. Many people struggle with VARIOUS KINDS OF ADDICTIONS < Back Previous Next The perspective you take regarding your painful struggle with any kind of addiction influences the perspective you take of yourself. If you’ve felt like your addiction is a character flaw or has a power over you that leaves you feeling helpless, Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) offers a more logical, compassionate, and effective way to understand your survival strategy: all addiction is a form of avoidance. Of course you would have engaged in anything that would have prevented you from feeling or remembering awful things. But, maybe that avoidance strategy isn't helpful anymore. When you avoid the bad feelings, you also can't connect with all of the good that surrounds you. It's also really hard to heal when you avoid encountering yourself. Are you struggling with... The Volume Dial Cycle: You find yourself reaching for a substance, a screen, or a behavior not because you want to get high, but because your internal world is too loud, and you desperately need to turn the volume down just to breathe. The Secret Life: You spend a significant amount of energy hiding your habits from the people you love—not because you want to lie, but because the shame of being seen feels more dangerous than the addiction itself. What it means to have an addiction At its core, addiction is the compulsive need to change your internal state because the current one feels intolerable. It is a persistent reliance on an external fix to solve an internal problem. While the world often focuses on the what (the drugs, the alcohol, the gambling, the porn), addiction is actually about the why—the underlying pain or vacuum that the behavior is trying to fill. How Trauma Model Therapy views addiction In the TMT framework, we don't see addiction as the primary problem. Instead, we view it as a brilliant, but costly, survival strategy. The Logic of Survival: Your mind and body are designed to survive at all costs. If you are carrying the weight of unresolved trauma or chronic stress, your nervous system will naturally look for a way to regulate itself. A Solution that Backfires: Addiction is often the best solution a person could find at the time to manage overwhelming pain, loneliness, or terror. TMT recognizes that you aren't broken—you are a survivor who found a tool that worked for a while, but is now causing more harm than good. How a Trauma Model Clinician can help you deal with addiction A TMT Clinician doesn't just ask you to stop using or stop engaging in something; they help you understand the logic behind why you started. De-shaming the System: By reframing the addiction as an adaptive survival mechanism, we remove the paralyzing weight of shame, which is the primary fuel for relapse. Mapping the Why: We work together to identify the specific emotional triggers and relational wounds that drive the urge to escape. Building a New Architecture: Instead of just taking away your survival tool, we help you build a more sustainable internal structure so that you no longer need the addiction to feel safe or regulated. How to start helping yourself now You don’t have to wait for an appointment to start changing your relationship with your survival strategies. Here are four tangible ways to begin today: Shift from Judgment to Curiosity: When you feel an urge, instead of saying "What is wrong with me?" ask yourself, "What is my nervous system trying to protect me from right now?" The 15-Minute Buffer: When an urge hits, tell yourself you can do the behavior in 15 minutes, but for those 15 minutes, you must stay present. Use this time to track your body—where is the tension? Is your heart racing? Just notice it. Audit Your Locus of Control: Remind yourself that the pain you are running from likely started in a situation where you were powerless. Remind yourself: "I am an adult now. I have options I didn't have then." Information as Medicine: Read or listen to content about how trauma affects the brain. Understanding the biological why behind your impulses can act as a powerful anchor when things feel chaotic. You aren't a broken person trying to be whole; you are a whole person using a broken tool to survive. — Trauma Model Therapy Previous Next

Complex trauma can leave you feeling broken. Trauma Model Therapy safely targets the root causes of chronic pain, helping you move from surviving to thriving. Trapped in chronic shame, anxiety, sleep issues, or dissociation? Discover how Trauma Model Therapy helps you heal. Many people struggle with BEING IN A CONSTANT STATE OF FEAR < Back Previous Next Many people experience the exhausting reality of living in a state of hypervigilance. If you feel like your internal alarm system is permanently stuck in the on position, Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) offers the logical architecture to understand why your brain is still scanning for a threat that may have already passed. Are you struggling with... The Scanning Habit: You enter a room and immediately check for exits, scan faces for anger, or position yourself with your back to the wall. Even in safe places like your living room or a library, your body refuses to believe that you are truly off the clock. Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop: In moments of peace or success, you feel a sudden surge of dread. Instead of enjoying the moment, your mind begins to rehearse every possible disaster, convinced that safety is just a temporary illusion before the next catastrophe strikes. What it means to live in constant fear Constant fear is not just being a nervous person; it is a physiological state known as hypervigilance. It means your nervous system has remained in a high-arousal survival mode for so long that it has forgotten how to return to a rest and digest state. When you live in constant fear, your brain prioritizes speed over accuracy—meaning it would rather mistake a shadow for a predator than a predator for a shadow. How Trauma Model Therapy views constant fear In the TMT framework, constant fear is viewed as a highly efficient, but outdated survival program. The Logical Alarm: Your brain isn't malfunctioning. It is simply doing exactly what it was trained to do during a time when your environment actually was dangerous. Fear is the mind’s way of ensuring you are never caught off guard again. The Locus of Control Shift: When we are afraid all the time, we often feel like a victim of our own biology. TMT identifies that this fear often stems from a past where you were powerless. Your system keeps the fear active because it believes that being on guard gives you back a small measure of control. How a Trauma Model Clinician can help you deal with constant fear A TMT Clinician helps you transition from surviving the past to living in the present by recalibrating your internal alarm system. Decoding the Threat Map: We work to identify the specific survival logic behind your fear. Once we understand what your brain is trying to protect you from, we can begin to update its data with evidence of your current safety. Restoring the Internal Locus of Control: Fear makes you feel small and powerless. TMT uses specific cognitive tools to help you realize that you are the pilot of your system, not just a passenger trapped in a panic response. Reality Testing the Now: We practice distinguishing between a memory of danger and a present threat. This helps your brain move the trauma from an active, terrifying now into a stable, completed then. How to start helping yourself now You can begin to signal safety to your nervous system today by using these TMT-informed strategies: The 10-Foot Radius Scan: When you feel a surge of fear, stop and look only at the 10 feet immediately surrounding you. Ask: "In this exact 10-foot circle, right this second, am I physically safe?" Focus only on the objective data of the present moment. Name the Protector: Instead of fighting the fear, acknowledge it. Say: "My survival system is trying to keep me safe right now because it remembers when things were dangerous. Thank you for the warning, but I can take it from here." This shifts you from a victim of the fear to the leader of your mind. Orienting to the Environment: Slow down and name five blue objects you see, or four different textures you can touch. This forces your brain to engage the prefrontal cortex (the logical brain) and pulls energy away from the amygdala (the fear center). The Locus of Control Fact-Check: When you feel the urge to hide or run, ask yourself: "Am I the powerless person I was when this fear started, or do I have adult resources now?" List three things you can do now to protect yourself that you couldn't do when the trauma originally occurred. Constant fear is not a sign of weakness; it is evidence of a survivor whose mind is determined to never be hurt again. — Trauma Model Therapy Previous Next

THE AFTERMATH OF TRAUMA IS COMPLEX The effects of complex trauma are pervasive, altering a person’s biology, identity, and relationships. Because complex trauma typically stems from chronic, repeated stressors from which escape is impossible (such as childhood abuse, severe neglect, domestic violence, war, or displacement), the mind and body must adapt to survive. Over time, these temporary survival strategies solidify into a permanent way of being. THE COMMON STRUGGLES OF COMPLEX TRAUMA FORMING & MAINTAINING RELATIONSHIPS Many people experience the painful reality of relational friction. If you feel like your past or your pain impedes your current connections, Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) provides the roadmap to understand how your survival strategies might be unintentionally pushing away the very closeness you crave. Read More AN INABILITY TO ENJOY THINGS Many people who experienced unthinkable pain develop anhedonia—the inability to feel pleasure. For trauma survivors, the world "pleasure" was twisted in ways it never should have been. But, do you know the actual definition of pleasure? Pleasure is a feeling of happy satisfaction, enjoyment, or gratification, representing the positive experience often opposed to pain. If you feel like your life has lost its color and you are simply going through the motions, Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) provides the logic to understand why your system has gone into emotional hibernation to keep you safe. Read More BEING IN A CONSTANT STATE OF FEAR Many people experience the exhausting reality of living in a state of hypervigilance. If you feel like your internal alarm system is permanently stuck in the on position, Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) offers the logical architecture to understand why your brain is still scanning for a threat that may have already passed. Read More CHRONIC FEELINGS OF OVERWHELM There is difference between having a busy life and living in a state of chronic overwhelm. If you feel like your nervous system is constantly on high alert, Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) provides the architecture to understand why your brain is signaling danger as you navigate the demands and responsibilities of your daily life. Read More A DEEP SENSE OF LONELINESS Have you ever had someone challenge you to explore the profound difference between being alone and the chronic, painful state of loneliness? If you feel a deep sense of isolation even when you are surrounded by people, Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) offers a framework to understand how your history might be unintentionally maintaining a protective wall between you and the world. Read More NEVER FEELING GOOD ENOUGH Have you ever taken the time to explore the heavy, persistent weight of chronic self-doubt and shame? If you feel like your worth is a debt you can never fully repay, Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) provides the logic to understand why you never feel like you are good enough. Read More GETTING RESTFUL SLEEP If you've ever had sleep issues, then you know how exhausting it becomes to be stuck in a cycle of sleep disturbances. If you feel like your body refuses to power down, even when you are bone-tired, Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) provides the logic to understand why your brain views sleep as a vulnerability it must protect you from. Read More VARIOUS KINDS OF ADDICTIONS The perspective you take regarding your painful struggle with any kind of addiction influences the perspective you take of yourself. If you’ve felt like your addiction is a character flaw or has a power over you that leaves you feeling helpless, Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) offers a more logical, compassionate, and effective way to understand your survival strategy: all addiction is a form of avoidance. Of course you would have engaged in anything that would have prevented you from feeling or remembering awful things. But, maybe that avoidance strategy isn't helpful anymore. When you avoid the bad feelings, you also can't connect with all of the good that surrounds you. It's also really hard to heal when you avoid encountering yourself. Read More UNDERSTANDING THE TERMS How should I define trauma? Because trauma is deeply subjective , it is clinically defined not by the objective event itself, but by the lasting injury it leaves within an individual's biology, mind, and worldview. It occurs when a threatening experience completely overwhelms a person's capacity to cope, violently shattering their baseline assumptions that the world is safe and that they possess inherent value. From a neurobiological perspective, this forces the nervous system to get structurally stuck in an active survival loop, causing the body to reflexively deploy past defense strategies—like hypervigilance or dissociation—long after the threat has passed. Psychologically and cognitively , especially in complex or relational environments, this survival drive causes an individual to subconsciously internalize a locus of control error and prevents your brain from registering present-moment safety, it is trauma—regardless of how the originating event appears from the outside. Emotionally, trauma is the ongoing footprint of an overwhelming experience; alters your self-worth, and actives self-blame and shame in response to an intolerable feeling of absolute helplessness. How do I know if I have Complex PTSD (CPTSD)? The International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) is the global standard maintained by the World Health Organization. It officially separates standard PTSD from Complex PTSD (CPTSD). It's important to note that the DSM-5-TR does not include CPTSD. CPTSD usually develops from chronic, repeated trauma that a person cannot escape (such as childhood abuse, domestic violence, or human trafficking). To be diagnosed with CPTSD, a person must meet all the standard PTSD criteria in the DSM-5-TR, PLUS three additional clusters known as "Disturbances in Self-Organization" (DSO): Severe Emotional Dysregulation: Extreme difficulty managing emotions. A person might experience intense, explosive anger, chronic emotional numbing, or an inability to calm down after being upset. Negative Self-Concept: Deep-rooted, persistent feelings of being permanently broken, worthless, defeated, or plagued by chronic guilt and toxic shame. Profound Relational Impairment: Ongoing difficulties maintaining relationships. Because trust has been weaponized in the past, the person may consistently avoid closeness, feel completely detached from others, or experience frequent conflict in relationships. The Simple Formula: CPTSD = Standard PTSD (Intrusions + Avoidance + Hyperarousal) + DSO (Emotional Dysregulation + Chronic Shame + Relational Difficulties). How do I know if I have PTSD? According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition Text Revision (DSM-5-TR), a diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) requires a clinician to evaluate symptoms across eight specific criteria which include: A stressor Intrusive symptoms Avoidance Negative alternation in cognition and mood Alteration in arousal and reactivity The issues are present for more than one month The issues are causing impairment in your daily functioning The issues are directly related to the traumatic event and not caused by another disorder or medical issue PTSD can entail dissociative symptoms or delayed expression as specifiers. Click here for the full diagnostic criteria. This is just meant to be a summary. Learn more about how TMT CAN HELP YOU HEAL Learn more about TRAUMA MODEL THERAPY

Advance your practice with Trauma Model Therapy training. Master advanced trauma and dissociation treatment. Explore TMT clinical training, certification tracks, consultation groups, and join our provider directory. IT'S TIME TO HEAL. FOR REAL. BECOME PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER THAN YOURSELF 1 Get Trained. Read More 2 Get Consultation. Read More 3 Get Advertised. Read More 4 Get Certified. Read More 5 Get Connected. Read More TRAUMA MODEL THERAPY 1 Level 1 Level 1 training is focused on introducing you to the model, the 5 Principles of TMT, helping you learn how to conceptualize TMT, how to diagnose properly, and how to become competent in detecting and working with complex trauma & dissociation. You will have a chance to watch multiple role plays with Dr. Ross during this training. CE Info 7 General Hours CE Provider: Get Into Your Head Training Price $350 Enroll Now 2 Level 2 Level 2 training will focus on general strategies you as a therapist need to know and employ in order to do the most effective work with any type of client who has experienced trauma. We will immerse you in the TMT Mindset and cover ethics. You will watch new role plays with Dr. Ross. We will also cover how to pair TMT with well-known modalities like EMDR & DBT. CE Info 9.25 Clinical/1.25 Ethics Hours CE Provider: Get Into Your Head Training Introductory Price $200 Request to Enroll 3 Level 3 Level 3 training will focus on tangible activities you can do with clients who experience complex PTSD, dissociation, or who have DID. This will include direction on how to work with complicated cases and DID parts/alters or DID systems. You will watch more role plays with Dr. Ross. We will also cover how to pair TMT with well-known models like IFS and Ego State Therapy. CE Info General & Ethics Hours Approved by NBCC Introductory Price $200 Coming Soon CURIOUS ABOUT THE COMPETENCIES OF EACH LEVEL? LEARN MORE ABOUT ALL OF THE TMT DESIGNATIONS >> WHO CAN GET TRAINED IN TRAUMA MODEL THERAPY? We don't believe in putting walls between people and knowledge. What is slightly different about Trauma Model Therapy is that anyone can enroll and receive the knowledge. Then, we get a little more selective about who can get certified. ADDICTION PROFESSIONALS HIGHER ED INSTRUCTORS MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS PSYCHIATRIC-MH NURSE PRACTITIONERS PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS PSYCHOLOGISTS GRADUATE STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS MEDICAL SCHOOL STUDENTS PSYCHIATRIC PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS PSYCHIATRISTS SOCIAL WORKERS TMT PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS TMT INTEGRATES WITH OTHER EVIDENCE-BASED MODELS SEAMLESSLY. CBT + TMT Read More CPT + TMT Read More DBT + TMT Read More EST + TMT Read More EMDR +TMT Read More IFS + TMT Read More TIST + TMT Read More WE ARE DOING THINGS A LITTLE DIFFERENTLY. Learn Your Way All training modules are designed to be available in video or audio so you can learn in the way that is best suited to your learning style. Immediately Implementable Training is easy to understand and can immediately be implemented with clients so that you feel more confident in the room. Remaining Affordable Yes, we intentionally set our prices lower than most trainings. We also offer currency-sensitive pricing. A high-cost training doesn't always mean high-quality. TMT is high-quality content. Go At Your Pace We created multiple, shorter lessons so that you can learn when you want and access the content as you have time. WE'VE BEEN HERE FOR A MINUTE. WE JUST DECIDED TO TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL. The Colin A. Ross Institute for Psychological Trauma was formed in 1995 to further the understanding of psychological trauma and its consequences by providing educational services, research, and clinical treatment of trauma-based disorders. Dr. Ross has been offering Trauma Model Therapy Certification for over two decades. We are now modernizing his training system so that more clinicians can engage with the content and pursue certification. You can enroll in all levels at once, or start with Level 1 to see if the modality is for you. WHAT'S THE BIG PICTURE? WE ARE IN THIS TO SEE SYSTEMIC CHANGE IN TRAUMA TREATMENT. What's in it for me? Other than becoming a TMT Rockstar? Well, once you are Level 1 Trained and engage in the Level 1 Consultation requirements, you are eligible to join the Provider Directory where you can showcase your skills and specialties. We spend a lot of time educating the general public about Trauma Model Therapy and how it can benefit them, so they are looking for TMT Clinicians. Our long-term aim is to bring TMT therapists together by geographic location for real, meaningful connection. Will there be opportunities for connection? We are already making friends and building bridges...all over the world! We are better clinicians when we connect with one another, lean into one another for advice, and get ideas from one another. The virtual TMT Consultation groups are already awesome! Our goal within the next 1-2 years is to have TMT Retreats where you can join other TMT Clinicians, do practicals and earn CEs in person. Those retreats will only be available to people who have engaged in the foundational, virtual training. Why are there 3 levels? Dr. Ross’s theory is packed with so many details. We decided to make the 3 levels on-demand so that people can take the time to really digest all of the material. The training is setup so that each lesson is 15-60 minutes with short quizzes after each lesson and role plays throughout. There is so much to teach you. We start with competency basics, then we get into skills and interventions, and then we end with highly specialized skills for complex trauma and Dissociative Disorders. Why is TMT training virtual? Dr. Ross’s original certification process was a correspondence course. We decided to create a virtual, on-demand training because we wanted to standardize the teaching process so we can ensure that every Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) clinician is taught the same things in the same way. At TMT, we think standardized training contributes to clinical consistency, and clinical consistency contributes to long-term legitimacy and improved outcomes. IT'S MORE THAN CONSULTATION. IT'S SPECIALIZED, PROFESSIONAL MENTORSHIP. SKILLS ARE TAUGHT. EXCELLENCE IS MODELED. EXPERTISE IS DEVELOPED. FIND YOUR TMT CONSULTANT.

Get specialized trauma treatment and learn how to heal from complex trauma, or advance your practice with our clinical trauma training and certification. IT'S TIME TO HEAL CLICK AN IMAGE BELOW TO FIND YOUR WAY I'M READY TO HEAL I'M A MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER Our Story The TMT Commitments It's More Than Just a Model. It's a Mindset. Our story began with a radical shift in perspective: the belief that what the world calls 'dysfunction' is actually the brilliant, logical architecture of survival. Trauma Model Therapy as both a model and as a group of attuned mental health providers, shift the badness away from the survivor's personhood and back to the circumstances they endured, proving that healing begins the moment we understand the reasons behind our own pain. Trauma-informed care might be a buzzword today, but at Trauma Model Therapy, we aren’t chasing a trend—we helped build the foundation. We’ve been in the research projects, the psychiatric wards, and the therapy rooms for over 30 years. With nearly 250 peer-reviewed papers in our rearview mirror, the science of TMT isn't just a theory; it is a settled, proven architecture for human recovery. Learn More About Us Follow us on Instagram #ItsaTMTthing @traumamodeltherapy Load more

Find a certified trauma and dissociation specialist. Search our global provider directory to connect with a trusted Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) clinician. Browse the official global TMT directory for Certified Clinicians that treat complex PTSD, trauma, abuse, and all other mental health issues. Start Your Healing Journey With a Trauma Model Therapy Clinician PROVIDER DIRECTORY Accepting New Clients No Waitlist Yes Filter by Countries & U.S. States Select States Filter by Language(s) Of Provider Select Language Filter by Other Models & Methods Select Models & Methods Filter by Insurance(s) Accepted Select Insurances Dr. Colin A. Ross Psychiatrist TX As the creator of Trauma Model Therapy, I provide a rare blend of research and compassion to those facing dissociation. My work focuses on psychological integration and healing relational wounds, ensuring you feel empowered and expert in your own recovery. Read More AshleyDawn Sheppard LMFT-S & LPC-S TX Using TMT, EMDR & Choice Theory, I join adults for short-term, targeted therapy where we look at root issues, unresolved traumas, and unmet needs that impact your lived experience and relationship dynamics so that you can work towards your ideal life. Read More Rachel Allen LPC CO & TX I have expertise in using person-centered therapy & TMT for the intersection of LGBTQIA+ identity, complex trauma, and dissociation. I'm passionate about helping marginalized clients heal from their traumatic experiences & environments. Read More Jamie English LCSW-S & LMFT-S TX Using TMT, EMDR, IFS-informed and Narrative approaches, I work with adolescents and adults navigating body image, trauma, eating disorders, and relationship patterns. I trust what you bring to the room. We move at your pace, finding your own way forward. Read More Jessica Endres LPC-S TX With TMT, I pull from DBT, EMDR, and Adlerian theories to help clients overcome the impact of sexual assault, domestic violence, childhood trauma, and other forms of abuse. The heart and soul of my work is helping those with dissociation and complex trauma. Read More Denise Dalgarn LMFT & LCMFT CA, KS, TX & UT I am a trauma-focused therapist specializing in complex trauma, dissociation, attachment injuries & the impact of chronic stress on the nervous system. My work is informed by both advanced training & an understanding of how trauma shapes identity. Read More Jessica A. Garrett LPC-S CO & TX Using TMT, I integrate EMDR, Ego State Therapy, clinical hypnosis, Finding Solid Ground, and Deep Brain Reorienting to help adults, veterans, LGBTQ+ clients, and older adolescents with complex trauma and Dissociative Disorders. Read More Jill Hosey LICSW & RSW MA, RI & Ontario I’m a trauma therapist (MSW, LICSW) working with children, adolescents, and adults with developmental trauma, sexual trauma, and dissociative conditions. I integrate EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting, SCID-D, clinical hypnosis, and Ego State Therapy. Read More Amanda Frey LCSW-S TX I work with diverse populations across cultures, experiences, and beliefs, and I enjoy working with adults 18+. I tailor therapy to each client’s needs, using approaches like CBT, ACT, Person-Centered and Strength-Based Therapy, Trauma Model Therapy, and EMDR. Read More Jennifer Woodrome LPC TX I specialize in treating adults with complex trauma and dissociation. I use a structured, phase-oriented approach integrating parts work, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and DBT skills to support stabilization, emotional regulation, and meaningful, lasting trauma healing. Read More Kasey Shaw Salyer LCSW-S TX I have been a trauma therapist for 10 years and have developed a love for working with the complexities for complex trauma, attachment wounds, and relational abuse/ injury. I utilize EMDR therapy, and Ego State, IFS/ parts work through an attachment-based lens. Read More Kalyn Bae MSW Student TX I am a Master of Social Work student intern learning to support adults navigating trauma, grief, and life stress. I am especially interested in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. Read More Veronica Gaytan de la Rosa LPC TX As a trauma specialist, I love working with diverse populations, adolescents, and adults. I utilize CBT, Person-Centered Therapy, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and EMDR to help clients process trauma and develop a healthy sense of self. Read More Erasmus Ainemukama Medical Student Uganda I’m an Ugandan medical student helping adolescents and adults navigate trauma, PTSD, & mood struggles. I provide safe, empathetic care, viewing mental illness not as a weakness, but a gradual shift in perception that deserves specialized support. Read More Faith Mosher LCSW TX I provide a nurturing environment of curiosity and empathy so that we can tackle the uncomfortable together. I help adults/adolescents with experiences of dissociation, trauma, and more by individualizing a blend of EMDR, KAP, TMT & other modalities. Read More Will Wysocki LIMHP NE Hi, I’m Will (he/him). A late-diagnosed Autistic/ADHD clinician with 20+ years in the field. I provide neuro-affirming, attachment-oriented, and trauma-informed (TMT) care for NE adults. I practically integrate what works to treat the whole person. Read More Marvin Rukundo Medical Student Uganda I'm a Ugandan medical student (MBChB '27) with deep roots in community & youth leadership. Rooted in deep empathy & trust, I dig into histories to find the primary causes of distress. I treat diverse populations, helping us walk the healing journey together. Read More Jefferson S. Muteesasira Medical Student Uganda I’m an MBChB graduate specializing in depression & Dissociative Disorders. I study the biosocial roots of trauma in Uganda, recognizing how culture shapes mental health. My goal is to adapt clinical diagnostic tools to make them fully inclusive for African populations. Read More Jordan Madden PMHNP-BC MN & WI I am a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner who couples medication management & therapy. I heal core developmental attachment wounds using the Developmental Needs-Meeting Strategy & pull from DBT, ACT, and more to deliver trauma-informed care. Read More Laura Tumwine Kirabo Medical Student Uganda I have worked across a number of Ugandan government hospitals. I work with financially underprivileged communities & diverse refugee populations. My clinical practice centers on implementing cost effective, but efficient interventions for the best possible results. Read More Cristina Mapelli Psychologist Italia I work with adults with complex trauma, dissociative disorders, and neurological conditions. My work integrates Trauma Model Therapy, EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and CBT to deliver tailored, evidence-based treatment. Read More Richard Cross Psychotherapist Scotland, UK I am a UKCP & EAP-registered Psychotherapist & Child Psychotherapist & Clinical Director at MCTS & Fiver Rivers Child Care. With over 30 years of clinical experience, I offer TMT to help children & adults overcome complex trauma, dissociation & attachment difficulties. Read More Lexi Eller LCSW-S TX I help first responders, veterans & individuals heal from trauma & thrive. It's tough to find a confidential space outside of upper command. I provide a safe, stigma-free space to process the dark realities of your work. Bring your dark humor & unfiltered self - let's find relief together. Read More Tabitha Jones LCSW-S TX My name is Tabitha Jones. I am a licensed clinical social worker in Texas and I specialize in ADHD/Autism Spectrum Disorders. I utilize a combination of therapies including TMT, ACT, CBT & EMDR and can provide guidance in executive functioning skills. Read More H. Xavier Reveles LCSW-S TX I use TMT, EMDR, EFT & REBT through a feminist lens to help adults, couples, LGBTQIA+ clients, and survivors of trauma or abuse address root issues, unmet needs, and relationship patterns—guiding you toward healing, connection, and the life you want. Read More Rebecca Nantale Medical Student Uganda I'm a medical student trained in TMT & psychiatry, empowering clients through trauma, anxiety, & life transitions. Integrating CBT, TMT & ACT, I offer practical, evidence-based tools in a safe space to foster lasting resilience, clarity, and trust. Read More Carlton Hall, LCDC LCDC TX As a chemical dependency counselor, I combine my hospital chaplaincy experience with Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and Trauma Model Therapy to help clients understand their experiences, develop healthy coping and life skills, and build meaningful lives beyond addiction. Read More Angel Deborah Kyenkya Medical Student Uganda I am a Ugandan, who has worked across several government hospitals, supporting mainly adolescents & youth of low-income communities. Within the realities of limited resources, my practice entails client-centered care with practical interventions. Read More LEARN MORE ABOUT THE TMT DESIGNATIONS CURIOUS ABOUT THE COMPETENCIES OF EACH LEVEL? LEARN MORE! Trauma Model Therapy Level 1 Clinician More Details Trauma Model Therapy Level 2 Clinician More Details Trauma Model Therapy Certified Clinician More Details Trauma Model Therapy Consultant in Training More Details Get Listed! Learn More Want to see yourself on this directory? We'd love to see you on it too! Requirements to be listed on the TMT Provider Directory: Complete TMT Level 1 Training Complete 1 hour of TMT Level 1 Individual Consultation Complete 2 hours of TMT Level 1 Group Consultation Submit your TMT Provider Directory Application Listing is free for the first year, and then it's $40 per year. Or, it's free if you're TMT Certified!