You carry something that others may not see: the weight of what happened to you. Maybe it was childhood abuse—physical, emotional, or sexual. Perhaps you experienced sexual violence as an adult, witnessed domestic violence, survived a car accident, or endured some other traumatic event that shattered your sense of safety in the world. Whatever form it took, the impact remains: intrusive memories that surface without warning, panic attacks that come out of nowhere, hypervigilance that leaves you exhausted, nightmares, or a pervasive sense of dread.

Trauma isn't just a memory—it's stored in your nervous system, your body, your emotional responses. You might find yourself reacting intensely to things others don't find threatening. You might struggle to trust, even people who've proven themselves safe. You might feel disconnected from your own body or from others. Complex PTSD, betrayal trauma, and grief from loss can create layers of emotional pain that traditional talk therapy alone often cannot fully resolve.

As Christians, we live in a broken world where suffering is real. Jesus Himself experienced deep trauma—betrayal, physical torture, abandonment, and death. He doesn't minimize your pain or ask you to simply "pray it away." What He does offer is His presence in your suffering and the path to genuine healing.

At Reviving Hope Christian Counseling, we have clinicians who are trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)—an evidence-based trauma treatment that works with how your brain naturally processes difficult memories. Clifton Hickman is EMDR-trained and specializes in complex trauma, betrayal trauma, and PTSD. Sarah Hanlin brings trauma expertise with particular compassion for both adolescents and adults. EMDR helps your brain reprocess traumatic memories so they lose their overwhelming power, allowing you to reclaim your life.

Healing from trauma is possible. You don't have to carry this alone, and you don't have to remain defined by what happened to you. With professional support grounded in both clinical expertise and Christian hope, you can move from survival mode to genuine recovery. We serve all of Texas—in-person in Fort Worth and online—because your healing matters.

Reach out today. Your story doesn't have to end in pain.