What Happens in the Brain After Trauma?

By Natalia Savage, MS, LPC, LMHC | September 5, 2025
trauma and Trauma effects on brain trauma therapy

At Natalia Savage Counseling Center, many of our clients come in feeling frustrated, confused, or even hopeless about their reactions to trauma. They ask questions like: “Why do I shut down when I’m stressed?” “Why do I keep reliving the past even though I know I’m safe now?” “Is there something wrong with my brain?”…

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How Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps Children affected by Trauma

By Natalia Savage, MS, LPC, LMHC | March 22, 2020
helping children heal trauma

What is TF-CBT? TF-CBT is an evidence-based therapeutic modality designed to specifically treat children, ages 3-17, affected by PTSD and trauma. TF-CBT also engages families and teaches caregivers how to support their children in dealing with the aftermath of trauma. How long does TF-CBT take? TF-CBT usually takes between 8-16 sessions to complete the treatment…

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