Trauma Therapy in Virginia

Trauma-Informed Therapy for Healing and Recovery

Trauma can shape how we experience safety, relationships, and our own emotions — often long after the original experience has passed. At Thrive, we offer trauma-informed therapy for individuals seeking a steady, supportive space to process distress, rebuild emotional safety, and move forward at their own pace.

Our therapists work with children, teens, young adults, and adults who are carrying the effects of trauma—whether from a single overwhelming event or long-term exposure to stress, neglect, or harm. Therapy focuses on restoring emotional safety, strengthening regulation, and helping clients reconnect with themselves and others in meaningful ways.

We offer trauma therapy in person in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and online across Virginia through secure telehealth.

Trauma-Informed Care Across Our Team

At Thrive, all of our therapists are trauma-informed and trained to provide stage one trauma care, focusing on safety, stabilization, and nervous system regulation.

Stage one trauma work includes building emotional safety, strengthening coping and grounding skills, supporting regulation, and helping clients understand trauma responses—without rushing into trauma processing before they feel ready. This foundational work is appropriate and beneficial for many clients, even when trauma is not the primary reason for seeking therapy. Trauma processing is offered by therapists with advanced training once clients have established sufficient safety and stabilization through stage one work.

When deeper trauma processing is clinically appropriate, clients are thoughtfully matched with therapists who have advanced training and experience in trauma-specific modalities.

Our Trauma-Informed Approach

We understand trauma as something that lives not just in memory, but in the nervous system and in relationships. Healing happens best when clients feel emotionally safe, understood, and supported.

At Thrive, trauma therapy is:

• Attachment-based and relationship-centered

• Grounded in nervous system regulation and emotional safety

• Carefully paced based on each client’s readiness and capacity

• Thoughtfully matched to therapist expertise and client needs

Our Clinical Director ensures each client is paired with a therapist whose training and experience align with their trauma history, goals, and preferences.

Childhood and Developmental Trauma

Early experiences shape how we see ourselves, others, and the world. Childhood trauma may include emotional neglect, abuse, inconsistent caregiving, exposure to addiction or mental illness, or growing up in environments that felt unpredictable or unsafe.

Children, teens, and adults impacted by early trauma may experience:

• Anxiety, depression, or emotional overwhelm

• Difficulty trusting others or maintaining relationships

• Strong emotional reactions or emotional shutdown

• Challenges with self-worth, boundaries, or identity

At Thrive, childhood and developmental trauma is supported by therapists with specialized training in attachment-based care, child development, and relational healing. Our clinicians work with children, teens, and women and men to gently explore how early experiences continue to influence emotional patterns—while building new experiences of safety, regulation, and connection.

Clinicians Supporting Childhood & Developmental Trauma

Childhood and developmental trauma care at Thrive is supported by therapists with advanced training in attachment-based and relational trauma work, including LaTroy Coleman, LPC, Beverly Lemmons, LCSW, and Sarah McClelland, LCSW. Clients are thoughtfully matched based on individual needs and goals.

For children and teens, therapy may include play-based and creative approaches. For adults, therapy often focuses on understanding relational patterns, nervous system responses, and emotional meaning rooted in early experiences.

Trauma Therapy for First Responders and Veterans

First responders and veterans are often exposed to repeated high-stress, life-threatening, and morally complex situations. Many carry cumulative trauma while continuing to show up for others, often minimizing their own needs in the process.

At Thrive, trauma therapy for first responders and veterans is provided by clinicians with experience working with:

• Veterans

• Law enforcement

• Firefighters

• EMS and emergency medical professionals

Therapy offers a respectful, grounded space to:

• Process traumatic experiences safely and at your own pace

• Reduce symptoms such as hypervigilance, emotional numbness, or intrusive memories

• Strengthen emotional regulation and stress recovery

• Improve relationships and reconnect with purpose and identity

Our therapists approach this work with deep respect for confidentiality, autonomy, and the realities of service-related trauma. Learn More about Chris Biddix, LPC.

Medical and Health-Related Trauma

Medical trauma can arise from chronic illness, injury, invasive procedures, sudden diagnoses, or long-term disability. These experiences often impact identity, emotional regulation, and relationships—especially when the body no longer feels safe or predictable.

At Thrive, therapy for medical and health-related trauma is supported by clinicians with specialized training in working with:

• Chronic illness and disability

• Medical trauma and prolonged treatment experiences

• Caregiver stress and burnout

• Identity shifts related to health changes

Therapy focuses on supporting emotional processing, reducing trauma responses, rebuilding trust in the body, and strengthening self-compassion and resilience in the face of ongoing medical challenges. Learn More about Brandy Fallon, M. Ed.

Evidence-Based Trauma Treatment

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process and integrate distressing experiences in a more adaptive way. EMDR is offered at Thrive as part of a trauma-informed approach and is always paced collaboratively, with attention to safety and readiness.

At Thrive, EMDR is offered within a trauma-informed, attachment-based framework that prioritizes safety, pacing, and client readiness. Our therapists integrate EMDR thoughtfully—honoring each client’s nervous system, life context, and capacity—so healing unfolds in a grounded, supportive way.

Trauma Therapy Tailored to You

Trauma looks different for each person, and therapy is never one-size-fits-all. Our therapists draw from a range of trauma-informed approaches, including EMDR, parts-based work, somatic practices, mindfulness-based strategies, and attachment-focused therapy—always tailored to your needs and goals.

Whether you are navigating the effects of childhood trauma, service-related trauma, or medical trauma, we will work with you to find the right therapist and approach for your healing journey.

Begin Trauma Therapy in Fredericksburg or Across Virginia

You don’t have to carry this alone. Trauma therapy can help restore a sense of safety, stability, and connection—at a pace that respects your story.

We offer:

• In-person trauma therapy in Fredericksburg, VA

• Secure online trauma therapy across Virginia

Start trauma-informed therapy today and take the next step toward healing, connection, and growth.

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