Trauma isn’t just about what happened—it’s about how your nervous system holds onto those experiences. Whether from a single overwhelming event or years of being exposed to significant stress, trauma reshapes how the brain and body interact with the world.

People struggling with trauma often experience:
• Hypervigilance & Anxiety – Feeling constantly on edge, waiting for the next bad thing to happen.
• Emotional Numbness or Detachment – Feeling disconnected from yourself or others.
• Difficulty Trusting or Connecting – Avoiding relationships or struggling with closeness.
• Unwanted Memories, Nightmares, or Flashbacks – The past intruding on the present.

These aren’t personal failures—they’re survival responses your brain developed to protect you. PTSD treatment in Columbus, OH, can help you work with your nervous system, develop coping strategies, and begin healing.

Through recovery, patients:
✔ Rebuild a Sense of Safety – Learning to feel secure in your body, relationships, and daily life.
✔ Understand the Brain’s Trauma Response – Recognizing why triggers happen and how to work with them.
✔ Regulate Emotions & Calm the Nervous System – Practical skills to manage anxiety, fear, and shutdown.
✔ Process & Integrate Traumatic Memories – Approaching the past with less fear and more self-compassion.

Effective trauma therapy goes beyond talking about what happened—it provides structured, evidence-based treatment to help you heal and move forward. At Columbus CAPS, all of our psychologists are trained in scientifically supported trauma therapies.

Evidence-Based Trauma Treatment:
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – A highly effective therapy that helps your brain process traumatic memories by calming your emotions and central nervous system.
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) – A cognitive-behavioral approach that helps reframe trauma-related thoughts and beliefs.
• Prolonged Exposure (PE) – A structured effective method that gradually reduces trauma-related fear and avoidance.

Each of these gold-standard trauma treatments is designed to help individuals reduce distressing symptoms, regain a sense of control, and improve overall well-being.

How Trauma-Focused Therapy Works
Healing from trauma involves more than just processing painful memories—it requires building emotional regulation skills, cognitive flexibility, and a sense of safety in your body and relationships. Our trauma-informed psychologists tailor treatment to your needs, focusing on:

✔ Rebuilding Safety & Stability – Developing skills to feel secure in daily life and relationships.

✔ Understanding & Processing Traumatic Memories – Learning to approach past experiences with greater clarity and less distress.

✔ Regulating the Nervous System – Using evidence-based strategies to manage anxiety, fear, and emotional shutdown.

✔ Changing Trauma-Driven Thought Patterns – Addressing negative beliefs about yourself, others, and the world.

Whether you’ve been diagnosed with PTSD, complex trauma, or can’t seem to ignore the influence childhood trauma has had on your adult life and relationships, our team is here to help.

BLUF: We get it.

At Columbus CAPS, we understand that seeking help is a courageous step, especially for those who have dedicated their lives to serving others, regularly putting themselves last. Our commitment to providing exceptional care is deeply personal—both Dr. Allison Deatherage and Dr. Scott Deatherage are veterans, having served as active-duty psychologists in the U.S. Air Force. This shared military experience uniquely equips us to connect with and support fellow service members and first responders.

Working with Us
We prioritize creating a therapeutic space where you feel understood and respected:
• Confidentiality: We uphold the highest standards of privacy, understanding the importance of discretion in your professions.
• Collaborative Care: We work alongside you, respecting your autonomy and expertise in your own life, to develop personalized treatment plans.
• Skill Development: Enhance coping strategies, stress management, and emotional regulation techniques.
• Family Involvement: At your request, we can incorporate your partner or family into your treatment to enhance understanding, strengthen support systems, and improve relational dynamics.

At Columbus CAPS, we are honored to serve those who serve our communities and country.