THERAPY FOR
Complex Trauma (C-PTSD)
It's not just in your head.
Complex Trauma, or C-PTSD, is a condition that can develop after going through long-term or repeated trauma.
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C-PTSD often develops in environments where individuals feel trapped or powerless. Examples of such environments include growing up with a parent or family member struggling with untreated mental illness or addiction, enduring a toxic workplace or school that gradually erodes self-esteem, experiencing chronic domestic violence or sexual abuse, suffering emotional and verbal abuse or bullying, being part of a controlling religious group or cult, and prolonged exposure to neglect (physical or emotional), war, poverty, or other forms of sustained trauma.
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In some cases, a person's nervous system becomes so familiar with the dynamics of a traumatic environment, that they may not recognize its harmful impact until later in life or after they have left the environment or person. This is especially true if the traumatic environment is normalized by the person's community, culture, or profession.
C-PTSD can look like:
intense emotions that feel hard to control, like sudden anger, sadness, or panic
feeling like something is “wrong” with you, or blaming yourself for things that weren’t your fault
emotionally shutting down or feeling detached from people or your surroundings
difficulty trusting others, setting boundaries, or feeling close to people
being hypervigilant, or always on edge, like you’re waiting for something bad to happen
feeling “broken” or having a deep sense of shame, even if nothing is clearly wrong
avoiding reminders of the trauma, steering clear of certain people, places, or situations
vivid memories or “body memories” that feel like you’re reliving the trauma
difficulty concentrating, brain fog, forgetfulness, or feeling mentally scattered
sleep problems like nightmares, insomnia, or restless sleep
You’ve carried enough—let’s work through the heavy stuff together.
WITH SCARLETT SOLUTIONS:
Build a stronger sense of safety and stability in yourself and your environment
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Understand and process long-term or repeated trauma at your own pace
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Reduce emotional overwhelm, flashbacks, and dissociation
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Learn to set healthy boundaries and recognize unhealthy patterns
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Strengthen your sense of identity and self-worth
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Work through deep feelings of shame, guilt, or helplessness
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Develop tools to manage anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles
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Improve emotional regulation and body awareness
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Rebuild trust in others and create healthier relationships
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Feel more empowered, grounded, and in control of your life
