Healing from Trauma: Integrative Mental Health Support for Teens and Adults

Trauma & PTSDIntegrative Mental HealthMind-Body WellnessHolistic Psychiatry
Written By Scarlett Kang

How Integrative Psychiatry Can Help You Heal from Trauma

Living with trauma, whether from childhood, relationships, or ongoing stress, can silently impact your emotional and physical health. Many teens and adults experience symptoms like anxiety, irritability, low self-esteem, or emotional numbness without realizing they’re trauma-related. The good news: healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.

Common Trauma Responses

  • Feeling constantly on edge or anxious

  • Avoiding people, places, or memories

  • Mood swings, anger, or emotional numbness

  • Trouble sleeping or concentrating

  • Feeling disconnected from yourself or others

A Gentle, Whole-Person Approach to Healing

1. Trauma-Informed Psychiatric Support
Your care begins with deep listening. I provide a calm, non-judgmental space where we move at your pace. Together, we focus on safety, stability, and what healing means to you.

2. Mind-Body Practices
Gentle movement like yoga or tai chi, mindfulness meditation, and breathwork help soothe the nervous system, reduce hyperarousal, and improve sleep and mood.

3. Natural Tools to Calm the Nervous System
Eating balanced, healthy diet helps boost your energy and improve sleep, both key for healing from trauma. Some natural supplements, like omega-3s, may offer extra support alongside therapy. Always check with your provider before starting any supplements, especially if you’re pregnant or on other medications.

4. Therapy That Understands Trauma
We may use mindfulness-based strategies or elements of cognitive and somatic support to help reconnect you with safety and emotional clarity in a way that honors your healing process.

5. Optional Functional or Genetic Testing
Trauma can influence hormones, inflammation, and overall well-being. Testing can uncover what your body needs to feel safe and supported again.

You're Not Broken. You're Healing

Trauma is not a weakness. It’s a response to something overwhelming. With care that honors your whole self, including mind, body, and spirit, you can feel safe, grounded, and alive again.

Ready to begin your trauma recovery?
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Scarlett Kang
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