
Trauma Therapy
Dr. Nam’s goal is to support trauma survivors in not only healing from past wounds but also in fostering personal growth and empowerment. By providing tools for self-regulation, self-compassion, and reprocessing traumatic memories, she can help individuals move towards a life of greater fulfillment and resilience through trauma therapy.
Some common symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are:
Intrusive memories about the trauma
Nightmares
Flashbacks
Avoiding any triggers that remind you of the trauma
Negative emotions related to the trauma
Feeling “not connected” to friends and family members
Irritability
Problems with sleep
Feeling hyperaware of one’s surroundings and others
An individual who has experienced trauma over a extended period of time may also experience additional symptoms such as:
Persistent sadness or depression
Explosive anger
Forgetting parts of the trauma
Feeling detached from one’s body
May feel helpless, shame, guilt
Feeling overwhelmed when thinking about the trauma
Using alcohol and/or substances to “numb out” feelings and thoughts about the trauma
Engaging in self-harm behaviors
Difficulties with managing relationships
Treatment
There are two evidence-based treatments for PTSD, which are Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE). Both treatments are relatively short-term (12 to 16 sessions) and highly efficacious. As well, both treatments also incorporate skills on addressing interpersonal/relationship difficulties that are related to a trauma response.
Trauma Treatment for Journalists
As a trauma therapist, Dr. Nam is also developing a sub-specialty in working with journalists who are exposed to occupational chronic stress and trauma. She has a strong appreciation for the role of journalism in society, and considers it a privilege to work with news professionals. She has received training from the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma on the professional culture and occupational challenges of journalists. In addition to using HIPAA-compliant telehealth software, she also has received training from the Freedom of the Press Foundation on best practices for digital security when using telehealth technology.

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