Richard J Kuehn LPC-S,
Psychotherapist
PSYCHOTHERAPY. COUNSELING. COACHING

Psychological Trauma
Finding your way back
Trauma doesn’t always come with loud moments. Sometimes it’s the slow grind of life asking too much of you for too long. Sometimes it’s one sharp break in the world you trusted. Either way, it leaves a weight you can feel but can’t always explain.
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You may move through the day like everything is fine while something inside you stays tense. You may stay watchful even when you’re safe. You may feel distant from your own life, as if you’re standing just outside the frame.
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When the past won’t stay in the past
Trauma reshapes how you see things. It changes what you expect from people. It can make closeness feel risky and rest feel out of reach. Many of the habits you’ve built weren’t mistakes. They were ways of staying alive when you needed them.
Now they may be holding you back.
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The start of recovery
Recovery begins when you don’t have to fight your own mind every hour of every day. It’s when your body starts to loosen its grip. It’s when the story of what happened no longer defines every step you take. Recovery isn’t quick. It’s steady. It asks for patience, honesty, and someone who knows how to walk beside you without rushing.
How we help
We keep the work simple and human. We help you understand why your mind reacts the way it does. We help you calm the inner storm and rebuild the strength that’s been buried under fear and exhaustion. Our goal isn’t to erase the past. It’s to help you reclaim your life so you can meet it with clarity and confidence.
A steadier path
You don’t have to carry this alone anymore. There’s a way forward that’s stronger and more peaceful than what you’ve been living. When you’re ready, we’ll walk it with you.