Trauma can leave deep emotional, physical, or psychological wounds and can impact anyone, whether visibly or not. At Andrew’s Compassionate Legacy, board-certified nurse practitioner Dr. Gina Hardage-Athetis, MSc, FNP-CB, Psy-D, PhD uses telehealth to support individuals with trauma throughout Washington state. She provides effective, judgment-free care, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), to help you heal. For the support you deserve, schedule a telehealth appointment online or office-based care dependent on individual needs assessment.
Trauma is a disruptive psychological and emotional response to a severely distressing event or series of events. It changes your thoughts, feelings, and how you interact with the world around you. Long after the event has passed, you can still feel unsafe, helpless, or overwhelmed.
Just because an event isn’t traumatic for one person doesn’t mean it may not impact another, and Dr. Hardage-Athetis provides a judgment-free space where you can feel heard and begin healing.
Trauma symptoms can vary widely depending on the type of trauma you experienced and the coping mechanisms you have developed, but indications can include:
If this sounds like you or a loved one, don’t hesitate to seek support at Andrew’s Compassionate Legacy.
Many events or experiences can traumatize people, including abuse (whether emotional or physical), neglect, or serious accidents. Some also develop trauma responses after losing someone they love, living through war or violence, or surviving a natural disaster.
Childhood trauma can have a particularly lasting impact. Trauma isn’t only related to what happened but who experienced it, and whether they had the tools at the time to cope. Dr. Hardage-Athetis starts with empathy to explore how you may have internalized trauma and find a path forward.
Trauma is treatable, and Dr. Hardage-Athetis offers the space and support to help you heal. Your tailored care plan may include:
Trauma-focused therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may be particularly helpful.
Medication management can address difficult symptoms like insomnia, depression, or anxiety.
Dr. Hardage-Athetis can help you find tools that work for you, such as relaxation techniques, mindfulness, or exercise.
These can include community resources, safe relationships, and support groups.
With telehealth, you can address trauma in whatever environment feels safest for you and give yourself the time and consistency to process. With support and tailored tools, you can move toward recovery and renew your emotional well-being.
If you or someone you love is struggling with a traumatic event, book a telehealth appointment with Dr. Hardage-Athetis online.