Do I have to talk about my trauma in detail?

No. Trauma therapy does not require recounting events in detail unless and until you feel ready. We focus on safety, stabilization, and pacing the work appropriately.

What if I’m not sure whether what I experienced was “trauma”?

Trauma is defined by impact, not by comparison. If an experience continues to affect your emotional or physical well-being, it’s worth exploring.

Is EMDR right for everyone?

EMDR can be highly effective for many people, but it’s not the only approach. We collaborate with you to determine what type of trauma therapy best fits your needs. Learn more about EMDR therapy here.(/emdr-therapy)

Can trauma therapy help with anxiety or depression?

Yes. Trauma often underlies chronic anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. Addressing trauma can lead to significant improvement.

How long does trauma therapy take?

The length of therapy varies depending on your goals and history. Some clients work short-term on stabilization, while others pursue longer-term trauma processing.

Trauma Therapy

Trauma can affect how you think, feel, and relate to others long after an experience has passed. It may stem from a single overwhelming event or from ongoing experiences such as chronic stress, loss, medical trauma, childhood adversity, or relational harm. Over time, trauma can shape emotional responses, physical sensations, and patterns of behavior in ways that feel difficult to control.

At Medical Psychology Associates, we provide trauma therapy that helps individuals understand how past experiences continue to affect them and supports meaningful, lasting healing.

How Trauma Therapy Helps

Trauma often lives in both the mind and the body. Some people feel constantly on edge or emotionally numb. Others experience intrusive memories, anxiety, panic, sleep disruption, or difficulty trusting others.

Trauma therapy can help you:

Reduce symptoms such as hypervigilance, anxiety, panic, or emotional shutdown
Understand trauma-related patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships
Improve emotional regulation and stress tolerance
Process traumatic memories in a safe, structured way
Rebuild a sense of safety, control, and self-trust
Strengthen relationships affected by trauma responses

Our goal is not to force you to relive painful experiences, but to help your nervous system and mind move out of survival mode.

Our Approach

We use a trauma-informed, individualized approach that prioritizes safety, pacing, and collaboration. Treatment begins by establishing stability and helping you develop skills for grounding and emotional regulation before working more directly with traumatic experiences.

Depending on your needs, trauma therapy may include:

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories that remain “stuck”
Trauma-focused cognitive and insight-oriented therapies to address trauma-related beliefs, emotions, and patterns
Somatic and nervous system–informed interventions to support regulation and body awareness
Psychodynamic and depth-oriented work to explore how trauma impacts identity, relationships, and long-term patterns

We tailor treatment to the individual. Some clients focus on symptom relief and stabilization, while others engage in deeper trauma processing over time.

Learn more about therapy

Who We Help

Adults who:

Have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, or significant loss
Struggle with anxiety, panic, emotional numbness, or intrusive memories
Feel easily overwhelmed or constantly on guard
Have difficulty with trust, boundaries, or close relationships
Want to understand how past experiences are shaping current struggles

Teens and young adults who:

Have experienced bullying, family conflict, medical trauma, or sudden loss
Struggle with emotional regulation, mood changes, or withdrawal
Feel overwhelmed by reminders of past events

Individuals with complex or developmental trauma who:

Have a history of repeated or long-term stress
Experience shame, self-blame, or chronic self-criticism
Feel disconnected from themselves or others

In-Person in Milwaukee & Online in Most States

We offer trauma therapy at our Milwaukee-area offices:

Whitefish Bay (North Side) & Greenfield (South Side)

We also provide online therapy across most states, allowing clients to access care in a setting that feels safe and manageable.

Here’s how to start

1

Book a consultation

Start with a conversation. Tell us what you’re experiencing, and we’ll help match you with a therapist who has experience working with trauma.

2

Begin your therapy

We’ll work together to understand your history, current concerns, and goals, and develop a treatment plan that feels safe and appropriate.

3

Grow, heal, and transform

With time and support, many clients experience greater emotional stability, improved relationships, and a stronger sense of self.

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