Alternative Choice Counseling Center

05/01/2026

When you use or drink ever have a moment of regret, self frustration, fear, desire for things to be different?
They can be, Hope is available call 731 784 8814

04/30/2026

Best relationship advice lol

04/30/2026

We accept:
All TnCare, Ambetter, BCBS, Cigna, Optum, Medicare
Call us for your Mental Health and Substance Use issues
731 784 8814

04/30/2026

If you have Wellpoint, Bluecare or United Healthcare TnCare it will pay 100% of treatment including your assessment. Call 731 784 8814

04/30/2026

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎 Takhia Warlick, Shawn Cox Sumner

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

04/30/2026

04/27/2026

For Trauma resolution treatment call 731 784 8814

Trauma affects the brain by altering how threat, memory, and emotional regulation systems function. These changes are adaptive responses to danger, yet they can continue long after the traumatic event has passed.

Trauma responses are closely tied to the amygdala, the part of the brain responsible for detecting danger and activating the body’s threat response. When a stressor is detected, the amygdala triggers fight, flight, freeze, or fawn responses to help keep a person safe.

After trauma, the amygdala can become overly sensitive, often described as an “oversensitive smoke detector.” Neutral situations may be misread as dangerous, leading to hypervigilance and frequent stress responses. This happens because the brain links reminders present during the traumatic event with threat, even when no danger exists.

The prefrontal cortex controls reasoning, planning, and emotional regulation. During distress, access to this “thinking brain” is reduced, making it harder to slow reactions or make thoughtful decisions.

Traumatic memories are stored differently than ordinary memories. Because they form during intense fear or distress, they are often fragmented and stored without clear narrative context.

Trauma triggers may include internal sensations such as emotions or physical feelings, as well as external cues like sounds, smells, or locations. When triggered, the brain responds as if the danger is happening again, producing strong emotional or physical reactions even in safe environments. ( Health Center ❤️)

Image on Etsy❤️

04/27/2026

Looking for a family atmosphere where you can heal. We stand ready to join you on your journey. Call 731 784 8814 today.

04/27/2026

We offer Co-Occurring Intensive Outpatient Treatment
All drug screens and weekly individuals are included. Call today at 731 784 8814.