Healing With Therapy: The Connection Between Childhood Trauma and Adult Depression
Many adults living with depression don’t realize that the root of their condition lies in unresolved childhood trauma. Neglect, emotional abuse, violence, and instability during the early years shape how we see ourselves and the world around us. The brain adapts, creating certain ways of thinking and reacting to survive… but these coping mechanisms no longer serve us in adulthood. When you’re ready to work toward healthier ways of being, Vicalex Behavioral Health and Immigration Services is here for you. I offer trauma-informed therapy via telehealth to adults in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts.
What Does Childhood Trauma Look Like in Adults?
As children, we might learn to shut down our emotions, avoid closeness, or stay constantly alert to danger. These responses can follow us into adult life, manifesting as:
- Social withdrawal
- Low self-worth
- People-pleasing behaviors
- Difficulty trusting others
- Chronic sadness
Healing is possible with the right support. In therapy, we’ll uncover how those early protective behaviors are still active and gently explore new ways of responding. We’ll identify unwanted patterns, untangle emotional pain, and build healthier coping skills. You learn how to soothe your nervous system, challenge negative beliefs, and reconnect with parts of yourself that may have been shut away for years.
Leave the Past in the Past
If you’re struggling with depression and suspect it may be linked to your past, you don’t have to navigate it alone. My telehealth depression therapy is available to clients in FL, GA, SC, PA, NJ, NY, and MA! Schedule a consultation today to begin the process of healing in a space where your story matters.