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Trauma Therapy for  Pre-teens, & Teens, and Adults

Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) & EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is very effective for those who have trauma. We utilize these evidence-based therapies at GLMHS. 

*Ages 14 and older accepted*

TF-CBT
What is the focus of treatment?

 • Assist the individual to develop coping strategies for traumatic stress reactions.

• Reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, or for children: acting out behavior (which are common in children exposed to trauma).

 What do I have to do as a parent/guardian for my preteen or teen?

 The participation of the parent is tremendously important in treatment. Studies show that children whose parents participated in their treatment improve more rapidly. TF-CBT focuses on helping parents by assisting in the following:

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• Discussing their own feelings and thoughts about their child’s traumatic experience

• Learning techniques to improve parenting skills.

• Improving communication through family sessions.

• Preparing the parent to support their child when sharing trauma narrative in conjoint session.

• In cases where parents have also been a trauma survivor there is an opportunity for the parent to process how their trauma impacts their child.

* INFORMATION FROM TF-CBT.ORG. SEE INFORMATION SHEET HERE

EMDR Therapy

More information about EMDR

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Brittany Hicks, MA, LPC, NCC

Guiding Light Mental Health Services, LLC

400 Texas St., Ste 1050-06

Shreveport, LA 71101

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Office Hours: Monday-Thursday (9am-4:30pm)

Ages 14+ Accepted

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​(318) 820-2022​ (Text Only)

BHicks@guidinglightmentalhealth.org (any questions)

© 2025 Brittany Hicks| Guiding Light Mental Health Services, LLC

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