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Psychological Trauma Treatment at the Mental Health Center of San Diego
Different types of trauma can affect people in many ways. Some people can suffer a great deal from a deeply threatening or scary event. It can leave them with a feeling of shock and trauma. This might cause them to continuously relive this moment over and over.
At the Mental Health Center of San Diego, we provide treatment for those that have gone through traumatizing events and can’t seem to get their life back. We offer a specially tailored treatment center for psychological trauma to help with the physical, emotional, and mental symptoms you’re experiencing.
What Is Psychological Trauma?
Psychological trauma is from an event such as a violent attack, accident, or injury. It can also be from ongoing stress such as battling life-threatening illnesses, bullying, or domestic violence. It can also be from surgery or the death of a loved one.
No two individuals’ trauma will ever be the same. They will always interpret and experience their traumatic events differently.
The way they respond to emotionally traumatic events will depend on their background, developmental history, identity, current state of mental well-being, and how they consciously and unconsciously interpret information.
Emotional trauma can often be very devastating to a person’s psychological health. It can cause harm to an individual’s sense of self. Trauma has the power to disrupt a person’s daily life and force them down a spiral of fear.
- It can result from:
- Domestic violence
- Neglect
- Serious illness
- Medical procedures
- Verbal, physical, or sexual abuse
- Seperation from a parent
- Unstable or unsafe environments

Signs and Symptoms of Psychological Trauma
Psychological trauma is from an event such as a violent attack, accident, or injury. It can also be from ongoing stress such as battling life-threatening illnesses, bullying, or domestic violence.
It can also be from surgery or the death of a loved one.
- Some symptoms can include:
- Lack of interest in activities
- Social isolation
- Nightmares
- Intrusive thoughts
- Mood swings
- Confusion
- Visual image of the event
- Loss of memory
- Insomnia
- Changes in eating
- Panic attacks
- Anxiety
- Anger
Treatment for psychological trauma can include cognitive-behavioral therapy, somatic experiencing, or EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

Evidence-Based Therapy
You want a facility with the latest techniques that stays up-to-date on the newest trends. The Mental Health Center of San Diego uses nothing but the latest techniques. Along with knowledge and experience, you’ll receive a high standard of care that’s made with you in mind in order to have the best treatment plan possible.
We strive to keep you and all of our patients in the know at all times. You’ll be able to learn and be aware of different mental health disorders and treatments. Whether you’re the one who is receiving treatment, or it’s for your loved one, you’ll be able to follow along in our blog as well to catch up on the latest trends in mental health.
Our knowledge in our facility gives you an individual approach in order to have the best chance for a healthier and happier life.