WHAT WE
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WHAT WE TREAT
PTSD and Complex Trauma
Trauma is an emotional response to an extremely distressing event. Also described as a “stress that causes physical or emotional harm from which you cannot remove yourself,”shock and denial are not uncommon immediately following a traumatic experience. Those suffering from trauma may experience anger, extreme anxiety, flashbacks, issues with sleep, or struggles with relationships or self-esteem. Physical symptoms like nausea and headaches may also present in those struggling with trauma.
PTSD and Complex Trauma
Trauma is an emotional response to an extremely distressing event. Also described as a “stress that causes physical or emotional harm from which you cannot remove yourself,”shock and denial are not uncommon immediately following a traumatic experience. Those suffering from trauma may experience anger, extreme anxiety, flashbacks, issues with sleep, or struggles with relationships or self-esteem. Physical symptoms like nausea and headaches may also present in those struggling with trauma.
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Dissociative identity disorder (previously known as multiple personality disorder) is a complex psychological condition that is likely caused by severe trauma, often during early childhood. The severe trauma typically consists of extreme, repetitive physical, sexual, or emotional abuse.
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Dissociative identity disorder (previously known as multiple personality disorder) is a complex psychological condition that is likely caused by severe trauma, often during early childhood. The severe trauma typically consists of extreme, repetitive physical, sexual, or emotional abuse.
Disordered Eating
Disordered Eating is not a diagnosis and is more descriptive of various, often trauma-induced, symptoms of something larger.
While less recognized than its anorexia or bulimia counterparts, Disordered Eating may also lead to health problems such as gastrointestinal issues, low pulse and blood pressure, chemical and fluid imbalances, urinary tract infections, anxiety, or even bone loss.
These symptoms include:
- Frequent weight fluctuations
- Chronic dieting or yo-yo dieting
- Eating compensation tactics (I.e. Exercise to offset eating)
- Compulsive emotional eating
- Stressful pre-occupation with food, body, or exercises
- Guilt or shame if unable to maintain healthy eating habits
- Extremely rigid, often unhealthy, eating habits
- Chemical Dependency and Substance Use Disorders
Disordered Eating
Disordered Eating is not a diagnosis and is more descriptive of various, often trauma-induced, symptoms of something larger.
While less recognized than its anorexia or bulimia counterparts, Disordered Eating may also lead to health problems such as gastrointestinal issues, low pulse and blood pressure, chemical and fluid imbalances, urinary tract infections, anxiety, or even bone loss.
These symptoms include:
- Frequent weight fluctuations
- Chronic dieting or yo-yo dieting
- Eating compensation tactics (I.e. Exercise to offset eating)
- Compulsive emotional eating
- Stressful pre-occupation with food, body, or exercises
- Guilt or shame if unable to maintain healthy eating habits
- Extremely rigid, often unhealthy, eating habits
- Chemical Dependency and Substance Use Disorders
Depression & Mood Disorders
Often induced by trauma, mood disorders are an illness category including: bipolar disorder, SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder, major and persistent depressive disorders, and cyclothymia. In a given month, at least one-fifth of the US population reports a symptom of depression. At Reconnect, we recognize the severity of this frequency.
Depression & Mood Disorders
Often induced by trauma, mood disorders are an illness category including: bipolar disorder, SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder, major and persistent depressive disorders, and cyclothymia. In a given month, at least one-fifth of the US population reports a symptom of depression. At Reconnect, we recognize the severity of this frequency.Trauma and Addiction
Although often overlooked, trauma lies at the heart of many types of addictions. Often, people are unaware that they have developed addictions to cope with symptoms of trauma. It is vital for ongoing health to address underlying causes of addiction, as well as symptoms to prevent relapse. Using methods that don’t overwhelm clients, our experienced clinicians treat the underlying trauma and help to strengthen relapse prevention plans.Trauma and Addiction
Although often overlooked, trauma lies at the heart of many types of addictions. Often, people are unaware that they have developed addictions to cope with symptoms of trauma. It is vital for ongoing health to address underlying causes of addiction, as well as symptoms to prevent relapse. Using methods that don’t overwhelm clients, our experienced clinicians treat the underlying trauma and help to strengthen relapse prevention plans.Emotional Dysregulation
Emotional Dysregulation refers to the inability to keep one’s emotions stable in response to external stimuli. Often referred to as “emotional hyperactivity”, emotional dysregulation can present itself in various ways. The causes of emotional dysregulation range from psychological trauma such as PTSD to Mood Disorders. Borderline Personality Disorder may also be categorized as Emotional Dysregulation Disorder. Depending on the person and the environmental and interpersonal challenges, reactions may include:- Passive-aggressive behaviors
- Crying
- Outbursts/Anger
- Accusations
- Chaotic situations
- Impulse Control Disorders
Emotional Dysregulation
Emotional Dysregulation refers to the inability to keep one’s emotions stable in response to external stimuli. Often referred to as “emotional hyperactivity”, emotional dysregulation can present itself in various ways. The causes of emotional dysregulation range from psychological trauma such as PTSD to Mood Disorders. Borderline Personality Disorder may also be categorized as Emotional Dysregulation Disorder. Depending on the person and the environmental and interpersonal challenges, reactions may include:- Passive-aggressive behaviors
- Crying
- Outbursts/Anger
- Accusations
- Chaotic situations
- Impulse Control Disorders

Process Addictions
Process Addiction, similar to substance abuse, involves activities and a chemical response triggering endorphins. The mind-body connection associates this series of events with the pleasure response which can lead to an addiction over time if not properly attended. Process Addictions, including eating, gambling, or shopping, can involve symptoms such as:- Negative consequences from the activity
- Continued participation despite negative results
- Inability to plan the activity
- Obsessive desire to participate
- Activity as an escape from other stressors
- Engagement in illegal activities to participate in process
Process Addictions
Process Addiction, similar to substance abuse, involves activities and a chemical response triggering endorphins. The mind-body connection associates this series of events with the pleasure response which can lead to an addiction over time if not properly attended. Process Addictions, including eating, gambling, or shopping, can involve symptoms such as:- Negative consequences from the activity
- Continued participation despite negative results
- Inability to plan the activity
- Obsessive desire to participate
- Activity as an escape from other stressors
- Engagement in illegal activities to participate in process