Trauma Focused Therapy

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  At Krystal Clear Psychological Services, our mission is to provide compassionate and evidence-based trauma treatments to help our clients achieve their goals and improve their mental health and well-being.  

 Dialectical Behavior Therapy Prolonged Exposure (DBT-PE) is an evidence-based treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that combines DBT skills with trauma-focused exposure work. In DBT-PE, clients first use DBT skills such as emotion regulation and distress tolerance to build stability, then gradually and safely process trauma memories and avoided situations with the support of their therapist. Research shows that DBT-PE is effective in significantly reducing PTSD symptoms and improving overall functioning, particularly for people with complex trauma and intense emotional responses. At Krystal Clear Psychological Services in Irvine, California, DBT-PE is offered as a structured, compassionate approach to trauma treatment that prioritizes both safety and meaningful, lasting healing that promotes opportunity for corrective learning 

 Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based treatment designed to help adolescents recover from the emotional and behavioral effects of trauma. TF-CBT combines cognitive behavioral strategies with trauma-sensitive interventions to help clients understand and process their trauma, reduce trauma-related symptoms, and build healthy coping skills. Caregiver involvement is a core part of TF-CBT, which helps strengthen support systems and improve communication and safety at home. Research consistently shows that TF-CBT is highly effective in reducing symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression, and behavioral difficulties in young people. At Krystal Clear Psychological Services in Irvine, California, TF-CBT is offered as a structured, supportive approach to trauma therapy that helps children and teens heal while supporting the caregivers who care for them.