India Brown, LISW-S, CCTP
My areas of expertise include:
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Trauma/ Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Significant life changes
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Grief/bereavement
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Domestic violence
Do any of these sound like you?
You have memories from the past interrupting your day.
There times you cry yourself to sleep because of overwhelming grief.
Disagreements with the most important people in your life set you back.
...If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, I invite you to read further.
Your mental health is a priority.
Pain is a valuable resource that you have used to help you grow. Life can be overwhelming, chaotic, and challenging, but you refuse to sink. You know what it means to reach a goal and the struggle to get there. People tell you “you are so strong.” Because of the battles, you keep things to yourself. You know you need more than your usual support systems to help you stay afloat.
We all need a safe, non-judgmental sounding board that offers support and assurance. This is why I am glad you are reading this. I do not believe in a “one size fits all” approach. Express your needs and preferences so that I can tailor treatment to you. Together we will get you through this.
Understanding Trauma
Working With A Trauma Specialist
Trauma can impact a person’s quality of life.
As a certified trauma therapist, I help people overcome past hurts. We refer to these hurts as “trauma.” Trauma can be an event or a series of events that are hurtful or scary.
Examples of traumatic events include:
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experiencing or witnessing physical, sexual, and emotional abuse
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dealing with a family member with an addiction or mental health problems
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experiencing or witnessing violence in the community
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natural or human-made disasters and forced displacement
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sudden unexplained separation from a loved one
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poverty
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discrimination
Even something that happened in childhood can carry over to adulthood. Addressing trauma helps a person come to terms with what happened. Trauma impacts people in different ways. One of the ways trauma harms is by creating difficulties.
These include:
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struggling to build and keep healthy relationships
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feeling distrust for others
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feeling unsafe with people or certain types of people
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difficulty accepting self
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inability to set healthy boundaries
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uncertain of how to communicate needs
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experiencing shame, particularly in intimate relationships
Getting Started is Easy
Step 1
Share what is bringing you in
Complete our secure form so we understand your needs.
Step 2
You’ll hear from us
We review your request, verify insurance, and send intake through the client portal.
Step 3
Begin your care
Once paperwork is complete, we'll schedule your first session with the therapist who fits you best.