Trauma Counseling Center of Los Angeles

Trauma Counseling Center of Los Angeles Trauma and anxiety counseling to help you feel better. Whether you need to recover from something big or small, we are here. tccla.com

Trauma and anxiety counseling can be helpful if you are having a hard time getting over any event, or series of events, that overwhelms the mind and body or both. The effects of trauma can be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, or for some, dissociation. Traumatic events present in a variety of ways such as childhood trauma of neglect or abuse which take place over time or shock traumas such as attack, car accident, birth or medical traumas, which can happen quickly but have lasting effects. Trauma lives in the body, as well as the mind. If you could conquer it with your mind, you would have. Call or visit us at tccla.com

01/02/2026

The brain is already good at asking “what if,” especially in moments of stress. The Creating Possibilities Protocol helps guide those thoughts in a direction that feels more supportive.

It invites us to shift the question. What if I felt calm? What if I felt steady? What if I felt capable? From there, we link into a memory or a moment that brings that feeling to life.

This isn't about pretending everything’s fine. It's about reminding the brain that other experiences exist too, and those can be part of the story moving forward. 💗

💙 Discover how neuroscience-backed therapy can help you rewire, heal, and reclaim your life. Click the link in my bio for more details 🔗


Why does shame sometimes feel like it's stuck to us?Shame often clings from past experiences, replaying an old, untrue s...
12/31/2025

Why does shame sometimes feel like it's stuck to us?

Shame often clings from past experiences, replaying an old, untrue story: *"Something's wrong with me."* But that story isn’t reality—it’s just an outdated tape in our mind.

The good news? We can rewrite it. Neuroscience-based tools allow us to release shame, unlearn those patterns, and create a compassionate path forward.

Shame may tell you that you’re not enough, but it’s lying.
It’s just an old story your brain’s been repeating for years. You can teach your brain a new story—one that says: “I am worthy. I am loved. I am enough.”

💙 Start your journey to healing and resilience with a free 30-minute consultation at Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates—call 626-524-5525 today.


12/29/2025

Some patterns are easy to miss when they’ve been part of us for a long time.

One way to start noticing is to reflect on any feedback you’ve heard more than once. If multiple people point out the same behavior, it might be worth exploring with curiosity, rather than shame.

Growth begins with honesty and a willingness to look inward. That includes being kind to the parts of us that were doing their best to get by.

💙 Start your journey to healing and resilience with a free 30-minute consultation at Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates—call 626-524-5525 today.


What if your emotions were more than just “feelings”?What if they were tiny messengers, quietly giving your brain real-t...
12/26/2025

What if your emotions were more than just “feelings”?

What if they were tiny messengers, quietly giving your brain real-time updates about what you need, what you care about, and what’s working or not working for you?

Most of us were never taught that emotions are actually microdata points. They’re your body’s built-in feedback system, helping you tune into what matters, what’s overwhelming, and where something might need to shift. The more we listen, the better we get at making choices that feel good and right for us.

Next time a big feeling comes up, pause and ask, “What is this trying to tell me?” That simple moment of curiosity might change the way you move through your day. 💭

💡 To help you strengthen emotional awareness, Dr. Kate Truitt created the Emotions Thermometer Tool—a simple 10-point scale you can use to track your emotional activation.

Get your free copy here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/AmXKIgZ/emotionsthermometer


12/24/2025

The amygdala stores both positive and negative experiences and it remains active during sleep, helping the brain process information.

If the amygdala is activated negatively before sleep, it can disrupt our dreams and lead to unpleasant dreams or even nightmares.

By engaging in calming activities, like CPR for the amygdala, before bed, we can "clear out" the amygdala and decrease the risk of bad dreams.

Our bodies remember even when we don't.The good news is that even when we can't or don't remember the traumatic memories...
12/22/2025

Our bodies remember even when we don't.

The good news is that even when we can't or don't remember the traumatic memories, we can tune into our neurobiology and create opportunities for healing. We can do this by learning to identify the amygdala's yellow flags.

These yellow flags show up when our body is trying to tell us something is wrong.

We don't have to remember the traumatic memory to create healing. That's the beauty of integrating neuroscience into trauma treatment.

💙 Start your journey to healing and resilience with a free 30-minute consultation at Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates—call 626-524-5525 today.


12/19/2025

When pain shows up, it’s common for Amy, the amygdala, to create a story filled with worry. This is called pain catastrophizing, and it’s her way of trying to protect you.

Instead of pushing the story away, you can pause and notice, “Amy is telling me a story because she’s scared.” Then check in with your own perspective. What have you learned from your healing process, from your doctors, or from practices that support you?

If Amy’s story doesn’t match your own, you can thank her for trying to help and gently choose the step that supports your recovery.

What’s one phrase you can remind yourself of when fear feels louder than your progress?

📫 Sign up for our newsletter today and get the Neuroplasticity Empowerment Toolkit for free! Inside, you’ll find neuroscience-based practices to support your regulation, build resilience, and strengthen your sense of empowerment. Click the link in bio to download yours.


Loss shapes the way the brain understands the world, and healing can shape it too.The brain relies on past experiences t...
12/17/2025

Loss shapes the way the brain understands the world, and healing can shape it too.

The brain relies on past experiences to process emotions, including pain. That means the way loss is carried isn’t fixed. It can shift with intention.

Turning toward curiosity about the past and hope for the future helps create new pathways for healing and growth. The mind can learn to hold loss in a way that feels lighter.

💙 Start your journey to healing and resilience with a free 30-minute consultation at Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates—call 626-524-5525 today.


12/15/2025

No matter how overwhelming trauma, anxiety, and depression can be, our mind and body systems are built with the inherent ability to heal. There are tools and techniques available to support recovery and create the better life you have always wanted to live.

Therapy, although a valuable resource, is not accessible to everyone, which is why at-home toolkits like "Healing in Your Hands" can be a great help in your healing. At the end of the day, healing is a personal journey, and with the right resources and mindset, everyone has the potential to recover and thrive.

Ready to stop surviving and start thriving? Schedule your free 30-minute consultation with our trauma recovery experts today. Click here for more details 🔗 https://drtruitt.com/expert-psychological-trauma-treatment/

The freeze response in our system can be triggered by many things, often unexpectedly. It's our body's way of making us ...
12/12/2025

The freeze response in our system can be triggered by many things, often unexpectedly. It's our body's way of making us very still and quiet to avoid drawing attention. This response helps reduce the chance that a threat will continue to focus on us, like a turtle hiding in its shell.

The signs of the freeze response include brain fog, numbness, feeling disconnected, cold hands and feet, and holding our breath. This response helps us survive by keeping us safe until the danger passes, allowing us to return to our normal state.

You don’t have to stay stuck in survival mode.
Your nervous system can relearn safety. With science-backed, compassionate therapy, my team and I can help you reconnect with your body and reclaim your calm.

📞 Schedule your free 30-minute consultation today at 626-524-5525 — because healing begins when your brain knows it’s safe to move forward.


12/10/2025

Our brains are interchangeable.

If trauma can alter how our brains work, so can choosing activities that heal ourselves. This ability is called neuroplasticity, where we can rewire our neural pathways and create new connections in our brains.

The brain's flexibility and adaptability make it a powerful tool for growth and development throughout our lives. Engaging in activities that stimulate the brain, such as learning new skills or pursuing creative endeavors, can contribute to the formation of positive neural connections.

Discover how neuroscience-backed therapy can help you rewire, heal, and reclaim your life. Click here for more details 🔗 https://drtruitt.com/expert-psychological-trauma-treatment/

As we navigate through a world where busyness is often mistaken for productivity and where we’re constantly connected to...
12/08/2025

As we navigate through a world where busyness is often mistaken for productivity and where we’re constantly connected to digital devices, the importance of self-care in modern society becomes increasingly important.

📍Swipe left to learn about self-care and its role in personal growth and professional development.

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Dr. Truitt and her team of expert Psychologists and Psychotherapists at the Trauma Counseling Center of Los Angeles specialize in the most effective and cutting edge treatments guaranteed to sponsor you in Living Your Excellence. Life is an incredible journey. Everyone deserves the opportunity to live their most fulfilled life free from trauma, self-doubt, insecurities, depression, anxiety, and other painful and life impacting struggles -- insomnia, chronic pain, trauma, and others. Dr. Truitt has dedicated her life to the empowerment and well-being of others. It's time to live.