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Natasha Dedijer-Turner

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Abuse and Trauma

Living with Trauma Doesn’t Mean You Have to Stay Stuck in Survival Mode

Do you feel like you’re constantly in overdrive—on edge, tense, and ready to snap at any moment? Maybe it’s hard to concentrate, and even small things feel overwhelming. You might be carrying the invisible weight of trauma—haunted by nightmares, flashbacks, or painful memories you just can’t seem to shake. You may find yourself avoiding people, places, or situations that remind you of what you’ve been through.

If any of this sounds familiar, please know: you are not alone, and what you’re feeling makes sense.

According to research in the Journal of Traumatic Stress, more than 8% of people will experience Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) at some point in their lives. And many more experience trauma-related symptoms that don’t meet the formal criteria for PTSD, but still deeply impact daily life, relationships, and emotional well-being.

Trauma doesn’t define you—and it doesn’t have to control your future.

If you’re tired of feeling trapped by painful memories, there is hope. Healing is possible. Together, we’ll work to gently uncover the root of your pain and begin to rewire the mental and physical responses that have been holding you back.

Using a personalized blend of evidence-based techniques, we’ll help your nervous system find relief, your mind regain clarity, and your body begin to feel safe again. Our work will focus on:

  • Understanding the impact of trauma on your brain and body

  • Learning grounding skills and coping strategies

  • Processing difficult memories in a safe, manageable way

  • Rebuilding your sense of control, safety, and trust

  • Creating space for peace, connection, and resilience

You deserve a life that isn’t shaped by fear or avoidance. You deserve to feel calm in your body, clear in your mind, and confident in your path forward.

Does Any of This Sound Familiar?

  • You’re living with anxiety or depression that makes everyday life feel heavy

  • Traumatic memories keep resurfacing—sometimes with vivid images, panic attacks, or intense physical reactions like sweating or a racing heart

  • You feel constantly on edge, hyper-aware of your surroundings, or easily startled

  • Irritability and restlessness show up more often than peace or calm

  • It feels like joy, love, and connection have faded from your life

  • You’re ready to understand your past and finally start healing from it

  • You want to feel lighter, more present, and genuinely alive again

If any of this resonates with you, you’re not alone—and it’s okay to ask for support. Therapy can help you reconnect with yourself, build a sense of safety, and create a life that feels easier, more meaningful, and more connected.

Let’s talk

Natasha Dedijer-Turner
M.Ed, Ed.S, LPC, CPCS
404.781.9130
yourtherapylady@gmail.com

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