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Trauma Therapy

IN SHERMAN OAKS, CALIFORNIA

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When you’ve lived through experiences that overwhelmed your sense of safety, the impact can linger in ways that are hard to put into words.

Certain moments may hit you without warning. Small triggers feel bigger than they should. You might work hard to keep your life moving, yet something inside still feels unsettled, tense, or on edge.

Many people begin Trauma Therapy when they notice patterns they can’t shift on their own. You may shut down when emotions rise or feel flooded when conflict appears. Some find themselves avoiding certain places or people. Others feel disconnected from their own reactions or unsure how to explain what they’re experiencing.

At Duality Psychological Services in Sherman Oaks, trauma therapy offers a steady place to understand these reactions and regain a sense of balance.

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When Trauma Shapes Your Daily Life

The effects of trauma show up differently for everyone. Some people feel anxious or restless. Others feel numb or disconnected. You might replay certain memories, or you may avoid anything that brings them close. Even years later, your body can react as if the threat is still here.

  • Tension that sits in your body

  • Difficulty sleeping or unwinding

  • Shutting down during conflict

  • Feeling overstimulated or overwhelmed

  • Quick reactions that don’t match the moment

  • Trouble trusting others or yourself

  • Guilt, shame, or confusion about your responses

These patterns aren’t personal failings. They are the mind and body’s attempts to protect you. Trauma therapy helps you understand these responses and gently shift them toward something steadier.

What You Can Gain from Trauma Therapy

Trauma therapy in Sherman Oaks helps adults understand their reactions, calm their bodies, and feel more grounded after overwhelming experiences. It offers steady support so you can respond to stress with more clarity and balance in daily life.

    • Experience fewer spikes of fear or panic

    • Calm your body more easily

    • Respond to stress with more clarity

    • Feel grounded rather than reactive

    • What sets off certain reactions

    • Why your body responds the way it does

    • How to give yourself support before you become overwhelmed

    • More comfort in expressing needs

    • Less avoidance or shutting down

    • Reduced fear of conflict

    • More trust in safe relationships

    • More confidence in their ability to manage difficult moments

    • A clearer sense of who they are beyond their trauma

    • More space for calm, connection, and choice

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How Therapy at Duality Helps You Move Forward

At Duality Psychological Services, we take a flexible, individualized approach to trauma therapy. You won’t be placed into a rigid model. Your history, pace, and goals shape the work.

Our clinicians have deep experience supporting PTSD, complex trauma, early relational trauma, and long-standing patterns that stem from difficult environments. We meet you where you are and move at a pace that respects both your readiness and your needs.

During sessions, we help you:

  • Understand what your reactions mean

  • Slow down overwhelming moments

  • Learn tools that reduce emotional strain

  • Explore patterns without becoming flooded

  • Build insight that guides steadier responses

Reach Out When You’re Ready

If trauma has been shaping your thoughts, reactions, or relationships, therapy can help you find steadier ground. You don’t need to push through it alone. Support can help you feel calmer, clearer, and more anchored in your daily life.

We’ll walk you through the process at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

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FAQs About Trauma Therapy in Sherman Oaks, California

  • Trauma therapy supports people who feel on edge, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns shaped by past experiences. It helps you understand your reactions and build steadier responses.

  • You don’t have to share anything before you’re ready. Trauma therapy moves at a pace that feels manageable and focuses on helping you feel safer and more grounded.

  • Yes. Many people notice tension, restlessness, numbness, or quick reactions. Therapy helps you understand these responses and learn tools to calm your body more easily.

  • If certain moments feel bigger than they should, or you’re reacting in ways you can’t explain, trauma therapy can help you understand what’s happening and feel more in control.

  • The length varies based on your history and pace. Some people attend for a shorter period, while others continue longer as they build stability and deeper self-understanding.

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Ready for Support That Brings Clarity?

Duality Psychological Services offers therapy and psychological testing in Sherman Oaks to help you understand your patterns, feel grounded, and move forward with more clarity. When you’re ready, we are here to talk through what you’re facing and help you take the next step.

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