Areas of Practice
COMPLEX TRAUMA & PTSD (C-PTSD)
About Complex Trauma
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PTSD can be triggered by a single traumatic event, leading to symptoms like flashbacks and anxiety.
Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) on the other hand, results from prolonged trauma, such as ongoing abuse or neglect, and includes additional challenges such as emotional regulation issues, trust problems, and a persistent sense of insecurity.
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Complex trauma and PTSD can stem from prolonged or repeated exposure to distressing events, often leaving deep emotional scars.
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Our trauma-informed therapies create a safe space for healing, offering specialized support to help you regain stability, process painful memories, and reclaim your life.
Trauma-informed therapy options that are offered by Spear include but are not limited to EMDR, Ketamine & Psychedelic Assisted Therapy, Brainspotting, ART, and more.
Healing isn't about erasing the past—it's finding the strength to embrace each new day with hope.
Common Symptoms of Complex PTSD
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Intrusive Memories
People with C-PTSD often experience flashbacks, nightmares, or unwanted thoughts related to their traumatic experiences. These memories can feel vivid and distressing, and they can disrupt daily life and functioning.
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Emotional Dysregulation
Difficulty managing intense emotions such as anger, anxiety, or sadness. Individuals with C-PTSD may experience rapid mood swings or feel emotionally overwhelmed in situations that remind them of past trauma.
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Negative Self-Perception
Individuals with C-PTSD may struggle with feelings of worthlessness, guilt, or shame, often viewing themselves as broken or unworthy of love. They might also have difficulty trusting others and maintaining healthy relationships due to the emotional impact of past trauma.
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Dissociation
Dissociation can include depersonalization (having feelings of being outside yourself & observing your thoughts, feelings, and actions from a distance), as well as derealization (feeling like the world is unreal and things around you seem foggy).
Three Phases of Trauma Recovery
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Therapists Who Treat C-PTSD
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Brittnee Stewart, RP
Individual Therapy: 18+
EMDR Certified Therapist
IFS Trained Therapist
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapist
Psychedelic Assisted Therapist -
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Zack Revell, RP (Q)
Individual Therapy: 12+
EMDR Trained Therapist - Trauma & Addictions -
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Alicia Sergeant, RP(Q)
Individuals + Couples
Trained EMDR Therapist - Trauma & Addictions
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT-C) -
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Matthew Kennedy, RP
Individual Therapy: 16+
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) - Trauma & Addictions
Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) -
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Yasmin Goldie, RP, RN
Individual & Couples Therapy
Trained EMDR Therapist - Trauma & Addictions, Chronic Pain, Disordered Eating
Emotionally Focused Therapy -
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Cathy Lumsden, RP
Individuals + Couples
EMDR Trained Therapist
Brainspotting
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