Intensive Outpatient Program for Trauma in Bellingham, WA
Traumatic events leave a lasting impact in a person’s brain. As it is, trauma is difficult to process, but especially so if you’ve never experienced it before. You may not fully understand what you’re going through and try to bottle your feelings up.
If you’ve experienced something traumatic, we have a therapist who can help you process and deal with its effects with our intensive outpatient program in Bellingham.
How an intensive trauma therapist can help
One of the main reasons trauma has a significant impact on a person’s mental health and overall wellbeing is because the cause of the trauma remains unaddressed. The brain also protects you from the trauma through emotional numbing, leading to repressed feelings.
With the help of an intensive trauma therapist, you will learn how to better understand and express your thoughts and a broad range of your emotions. We will also help you develop healthy coping mechanisms to deal with the effects of trauma, such as triggers and intrusive thoughts.
Let’s address different forms of trauma
We help you deal with complex trauma through our 12-week intensive therapy program. Adults and children alike may be diagnosed with complex trauma if they have experienced events such as:
- Sexual abuse or incest
- Recurrent physical or emotional abuse
- Chronic neglect or abandonment
- Enmeshment or engulfment trauma
- Medical abuse
- Parentification
- Human trafficking
- Residing in a war zone
- Genocide campaigns
Our Process
Our 12-week intensive outpatient program is designed to help you address your trauma and build your self-esteem. You will be working with a licensed psychotherapist with expertise in traumatic stress treatment.
We’ll be with you throughout your journey to trauma recovery.
Discovery Group
This is a 90-minute weekly group therapy that will help you better understand your trauma and its impact in your life.
Experience Group
This is a 90-minute weekly group therapy that will help you practice mindfulness, discover new relationship patterns, and engage in meaningful interactions.
Individual Psychotherapy
This is a weekly 60-minute session that will give you the opportunity to practice what you’ve learned in therapy in an interactive, compassionate, and judgment-free space.
Work with a compassionate trauma therapist
Laura Bruco, MSW is a Seattle-based trauma therapist who provides intensive outpatient therapy programs in Bellingham, WA and the surrounding areas. She is a licensed independent clinical social worker associate who understands the value of individual support and intervention.
Laura has gone through her fair share of personal difficulties. This is why she aims to create a compassionate and supportive environment that provides personalized attention and assistance to every individual.
With our 12-week outpatient program, you can freely explore your past and work toward a better future.
Start your recovery journey
You don’t need to let past experiences define your future. Help is accessible through our 12-week program. Take back control of your life and live more independently when you book a consultation today.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much will the intensive therapy cost?
Our full package, which includes discovery and experience groups, as well as individual therapy, costs $4,500. This can be broken into 3 monthly installments with a $150 deposit to confirm your booking.
When do program groups meet?
We schedule program groups every Tuesday and Thursday, from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. via Zoom. Individual sessions are scheduled separately.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we offer a free 20-minute initial consultation. Call us at 206-705-3101 or book here.