Kentucky Trauma Therapists

Kentucky Trauma Therapists Kentucky Trauma Therapists (KTT)- dedicated to providing trauma-informed clinical care to Kentucians.

Healing from trauma isn’t about forgetting what happened—and it’s not about “just moving on.” Trauma changes the brain a...
02/08/2026

Healing from trauma isn’t about forgetting what happened—and it’s not about “just moving on.” Trauma changes the brain and body, leaving a lasting imprint on how we think, feel, and react.

Healing is about learning to live fully despite what happened. That means:

Acknowledging your experiences: Facing your trauma safely, instead of suppressing it, is the first step toward recovery.

Understanding your reactions: Trauma can make everyday emotions feel overwhelming, and can impact sleep, focus, and relationships. Understanding these responses reduces self-blame.

Building new skills: Therapy provides tools to cope with triggers, regulate emotions, and make choices that align with your values, not your trauma.

Reconnecting with life: Healing allows you to enjoy relationships, work, hobbies, and daily moments—while still carrying the memory of what happened.

Reclaiming control: You learn that trauma does not define who you are, and that you can make decisions for your life today.

Therapies like EMDR, CBT, and trauma-informed counseling help you process traumatic memories safely, integrate them, and reduce their impact on your present life.

Remember: Healing is a journey, not a destination. Every step you take toward understanding yourself and your reactions is progress.

💻 Learn more about trauma-informed care and start your journey: www.kentuckytraumatherapists.com

02/04/2026

From the outside, it looks like “you’ve got it together.”
Inside, it feels like running a marathon… every day.

❄Masking.
❄Overthinking.
❄Re-regulating.
❄Repeat.

That’s the invisible Groundhog Day many neurodivergent adults live in.

You’re not dramatic.
You’re not failing.
You’re tired.

Our Adult Neurodivergent Group is a space where you don’t have to perform.

Interest Form --> https://forms.gle/gVAFcaQtWCwG4L4SA

Complex PTSD vs PTSDPTSD and Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) are both trauma responses, not character flaws. They develop when the...
01/29/2026

Complex PTSD vs PTSD

PTSD and Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) are both trauma responses, not character flaws. They develop when the nervous system has been overwhelmed and learns to stay in survival mode.

PTSD often develops after a single or time-limited traumatic event, such as an accident, assault, or natural disaster. Common experiences may include:

-Intrusive memories or flashbacks
-Avoidance of reminders
-Hypervigilance or startle response
-Changes in mood or sleep

Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) is linked to repeated or ongoing trauma, especially in relationships where escape was limited, such as childhood abuse, neglect, or long-term domestic violence. In addition to PTSD symptoms, people may also experience:

-Difficulty with emotional regulation
-Chronic shame or negative self-beliefs
-Challenges with trust or relationships
-Feeling persistently unsafe, even in calm environments

Neither diagnosis means something is “wrong” with you. These are understandable adaptations to prolonged stress and threat.

Healing is possible for both, especially with trauma-informed approaches that support the nervous system, emotions, and relationships.

Trauma responses are learned for survival. With support, safety can be relearned. 💛

Do you feel like your emotions are all over the place, or that even small things can set you off? You’re not alone—and i...
01/28/2026

Do you feel like your emotions are all over the place, or that even small things can set you off? You’re not alone—and it’s not a sign that you’re “weak” or “overreacting.”

When someone experiences trauma, the nervous system can get stuck in “survival mode”. This means your brain is constantly scanning for danger—even in situations that are actually safe. As a result:

-You may feel overwhelmed by anger, sadness, or anxiety for no apparent reason.
-Everyday stressors—like traffic, work emails, or conflict—can feel unmanageable.
-You may notice intense emotional reactions or struggle to calm down once upset.
-Even things that should feel neutral or safe can trigger a fight, flight, or freeze response.

Therapy for PTSD and trauma is designed to help you understand why your brain reacts this way and teach you strategies to regulate emotions:

-Identifying triggers: Learn to recognize the situations, thoughts, or sensations that spark overwhelming emotions.
-Building coping skills: Develop practical tools—like grounding, mindfulness, or breathing techniques—to calm your nervous system.
-Rewiring responses: Through therapies like CBT or EMDR, you can retrain your brain to respond more calmly to reminders of trauma.
-Increasing self-awareness: Understanding your patterns helps you make conscious choices instead of reacting automatically.

With trauma-informed therapy, emotional ups and downs can become more predictable and manageable, and you can regain a sense of control in daily life.

💻 If you’re ready to take the first step toward emotional stability, visit us at www.kentuckytraumatherapists.com

01/27/2026

Trauma isn’t just a memory—it can live in your body. If you’ve experienced trauma, your nervous system may be in “survival mode,” affecting your thoughts, sleep, and relationships.

Why Trauma Makes Decision-Making HardIf you’ve experienced trauma, making decisions can feel overwhelming, paralyzing, o...
01/26/2026

Why Trauma Makes Decision-Making Hard

If you’ve experienced trauma, making decisions can feel overwhelming, paralyzing, or emotionally loaded, even when the choice seems “small.”

This isn’t indecisiveness. It’s the nervous system.

Trauma can keep the brain in survival mode, where the priority is safety, not logic or long-term planning. In these moments:

-The survival brain takes over
-The thinking brain goes offline
-Choices feel urgent, risky, or high-stakes
-Fear of making the “wrong” decision becomes intense

When the brain has learned that mistakes once led to danger, it tries to protect you by freezing, avoiding, or overanalyzing.

From a trauma-informed perspective, this makes sense. Your nervous system adapted to keep you safe.

Healing often involves helping the body feel safe enough for the thinking brain to come back online through regulation, grounding, and compassionate support.

If decision-making feels hard, you’re not broken. Your brain learned survival first. With support, it can learn safety again. 💛

We’re putting together a support group for neurodivergent adults at Kentucky Trauma Therapists. This will be a space to ...
01/26/2026

We’re putting together a support group for neurodivergent adults at Kentucky Trauma Therapists. This will be a space to connect with others who “get it,” share experiences, and learn practical tools for everyday well-being.

If you’re interested, we’d love to hear from you. Filling out the interest form helps us shape the group in a way that actually feels supportive and comfortable. After that, a facilitator will reach out to connect and set up a quick intake meeting.

No pressure. Just a space to show up as you are. More information is coming soon! ✨

Interest Form --> https://forms.gle/gVAFcaQtWCwG4L4SA

-Sydney Wilson

Why “Just Calm Down” Doesn’t WorkWhen someone is overwhelmed, anxious, or triggered, telling them to “just calm down” of...
01/23/2026

Why “Just Calm Down” Doesn’t Work

When someone is overwhelmed, anxious, or triggered, telling them to “just calm down” often makes things worse, not better.

That’s because when the nervous system is activated, the brain is in survival mode. Logic, reasoning, and reassurance don’t fully register when the body believes there is danger.

In those moments:
-The thinking brain goes offline
-The body floods with stress hormones
-Emotions feel intense and urgent
-Calm cannot be forced

This isn’t a choice or a lack of effort. It’s biology.

What does help is co-regulation and safety:
-A calm, steady presence
-Validation instead of correction
-Gentle grounding or sensory support
-Time and space for the nervous system to settle

Once the body feels safe, the mind can follow.

If you’ve ever been told to “just calm down” and felt shame, frustration, or shutdown, you’re not weak. Your nervous system was doing its job.

Compassion and understanding regulate far more effectively than pressure ever will. 💛

Signs Your Nervous System Is in Survival ModeWhen your nervous system is focused on survival, your body is trying to pro...
01/21/2026

Signs Your Nervous System Is in Survival Mode

When your nervous system is focused on survival, your body is trying to protect you, even if there is no immediate danger. This can show up in ways that are often misunderstood.

You might notice:
-Feeling constantly on edge or hyperalert
-Difficulty relaxing, even in safe situations
-Irritability or sudden emotional reactions
-Trouble sleeping or waking up exhausted
-Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
-Shutting down, numbing out, or feeling disconnected
-Avoiding people, places, or responsibilities
-Digestive issues, headaches, or unexplained body pain
-Feeling overwhelmed by small tasks
-A strong need to control your environment

These are not signs of weakness or failure. They are signs that your nervous system learned survival as a coping strategy.

Healing often involves helping the body feel safe again through grounding, regulation skills, and trauma-informed support.

If this resonates with you, you’re not alone, and help is available. 💛

ADHD Is a Nervous System Difference, Not LazinessADHD is not a motivation problem.It’s not a character flaw.And it’s not...
01/19/2026

ADHD Is a Nervous System Difference, Not Laziness

ADHD is not a motivation problem.
It’s not a character flaw.
And it’s not about “not trying hard enough.”

ADHD is a nervous system difference that affects attention, energy, emotional regulation, and executive functioning.

People with ADHD often want to do the thing. They may care deeply. But their nervous system struggles with:

Initiating tasks

Sustaining focus

Regulating emotions

Managing time and transitions

Shifting attention on demand

From a trauma-informed lens, this matters because many people with ADHD grow up receiving repeated messages that they are lazy, careless, or irresponsible. Over time, this can lead to shame, anxiety, and nervous system dysregulation.

What looks like procrastination may actually be overwhelm.
What looks like inconsistency may be nervous system burnout.
What looks like “not caring” is often a brain struggling to regulate.

Support, accommodations, compassion, and skill-building help far more than criticism or pressure.

If you live with ADHD, you are not broken. Your brain works differently, and you deserve understanding, not shame.

Avoidance Fuels OCD More Than AnxietyWith OCD, avoiding triggers often feels like relief.In the short term, anxiety goes...
01/18/2026

Avoidance Fuels OCD More Than Anxiety

With OCD, avoiding triggers often feels like relief.
In the short term, anxiety goes down.
But in the long term, OCD grows stronger.

Here’s why:
When we avoid a feared thought, situation, or feeling, the brain learns, “That was dangerous. Good thing we escaped.”
This teaches the nervous system to stay on high alert and makes the fear come back louder next time.

Over time, avoidance can:
-Shrink your world
-Increase anxiety and distress
-Strengthen obsessive thoughts
-Reinforce compulsions and reassurance seeking

This is where gentle, supported exposure comes in. Exposure is not about forcing yourself or being flooded with fear. It’s about slowly and intentionally allowing discomfort while learning a new message: “I can handle this, and I am safe.”

Anxiety may rise at first, but with repetition, the nervous system learns that it doesn’t need to sound the alarm.

If you struggle with OCD, this isn’t a failure of willpower. OCD is persuasive, and avoidance makes sense when you’re trying to feel safe.

With the right support, it is possible to reduce OCD’s hold and expand your life again. 💛

Trauma Is Stored in the Body, Not Just the BrainWhen we think about trauma, we often think about memories or thoughts. B...
01/18/2026

Trauma Is Stored in the Body, Not Just the Brain

When we think about trauma, we often think about memories or thoughts. But trauma also lives in the nervous system.

Even after the danger has passed, the body may stay in survival mode. This can show up as:

Chronic muscle tension or pain

Fatigue or feeling “on edge”

Digestive issues

Trouble sleeping

Startling easily or feeling constantly alert

Numbness or feeling disconnected from your body

This happens because trauma can dysregulate the nervous system. The body learns to prioritize safety, sometimes long after it is no longer needed.

That’s why healing isn’t just about “thinking differently.” Trauma-informed therapy often focuses on helping the body relearn safety through grounding, regulation skills, and somatic approaches.

If your body feels reactive or exhausted, you are not broken. Your nervous system adapted to survive. Healing is about helping it feel safe again. 💛

Address

661 US 31w Bypass Suite G&H
Bowling Green, KY
42101

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Kentucky Trauma Therapists posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Kentucky Trauma Therapists:

Shortcuts

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Category