Christian Trauma Counseling
When the past won’t stay in the past
Trauma Leaves Deep Wounds, and Healing Is Possible
Past trauma can shape how you feel, think, and connect with others, even years later. It can show up in your body, your relationships, and your walk with God.
If you’re carrying the weight of what happened, you are not alone. Every story of trauma is unique, and so is every path to recovery. Let’s find yours together.
Does this sound familiar?
It happened a long time ago, so you tell yourself you should be over it. But a sound, a smell, or a raised voice sends your heart racing. You avoid certain places, you don’t sleep well, and you keep people at arm’s length. You wonder where God was, and you’re exhausted from always being on guard.
Your reactions make sense, and you don’t have to stay stuck in survival mode.
Trauma we help you heal from
Specialized Care for Every Kind of Trauma
Whether your trauma came from one overwhelming event or years of painful experiences, our counselors create a personalized plan for you.
Single-incident trauma
An accident, assault, natural disaster, or sudden loss that changed how safe the world feels.
Complex & developmental trauma
Ongoing childhood abuse, neglect, or instability, including experiences in foster or residential care.
PTSD
Flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and avoidance that keep you reliving what happened.
Betrayal trauma
Healing after infidelity, broken trust, or discovering a partner’s hidden behavior.
Betrayal trauma counseling →Church & religious hurt
Spiritual abuse or wounds from a church community that left you questioning faith.
Church hurt counseling →Children
Trauma-informed, age-appropriate care that helps kids feel safe again, with support for parents.
Christian counseling for kids →Teens
Help for adolescents carrying trauma that shows up as anxiety, anger, or withdrawal.
Christian counseling for teens →Veterans
Faith-integrated care for combat trauma, moral injury, and PTSD tied to military service.
Counseling for veterans →First responders
Support for police, firefighters, EMTs, and nurses carrying the weight of what they’ve seen.
Counseling for first responders →We also help when trauma overlaps with anxiety, depression, or grief, and with abandonment fears, medical trauma, and generational trauma. West Virginia adults can also explore Christian PTSD counseling in West Virginia.
Is it time to reach out?
Signs Trauma May Still Be Affecting You
Common symptoms of PTSD
- Intrusive memories or flashbacks
- Nightmares and sleep disturbances
- Strong emotional or physical reactions to reminders
- Avoiding places, people, or activities tied to the memory
- Hopelessness, guilt, or feeling detached from others
- Being easily startled, tense, or prone to angry outbursts
How trauma can show up
Physical: Fatigue, headaches, muscle tension, stomach problems, or feeling constantly on edge.
Emotional: Persistent fear, sadness, anger, guilt, numbness, or detachment.
Behavioral: Avoidance, isolation, withdrawal, or self-destructive ways of coping.
If you are having thoughts of suicide or are in crisis, call or text 988 or visit the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Our approach
What Trauma Counseling Looks Like
Trust is the foundation of trauma work. We take time to understand your unique experience and build a strong therapeutic relationship, so you can heal in a way that feels safe. Curious what healing can look like? Read about what letting go of past trauma can really mean.
Give voice to your story
Share your experiences in a safe, non-judgmental setting, at your own pace, and begin to make sense of what happened.
Proven, trauma-informed tools
Depending on your needs, your counselor may use CBT, EMDR, exposure-based therapy, grounding, and mindfulness to calm your nervous system and reduce triggers.
Lasting growth
Beyond symptom relief, you build skills for emotional regulation, healthier relationships, and a life rebuilt on faith and hope.
What to expect
Your Path to Recovery
Start a conversation
Connect with our compassionate care team. They’ll walk you through finding the right counselor at your own pace.
Get matched
Your information is passed to your counselor, so they’re prepared for your very first session.
Build your plan
Early sessions focus on safety and trust. Together you create a personalized plan, with no pressure to share details before you’re ready.
Rewrite your story
You’re the expert on your life and your counselor is the expert on the process. Together, healing begins.
Biblical Truth and Clinical Care, Together
Take off the mask
Heal the wounds
Remove the toxins
Replace with truth
Meet our trauma counselors
Experienced, Trauma-Informed Christian Counselors
Our licensed counselors are trained to help you process pain, restore safety, and experience lasting healing.
Brianna Belliconish, MS, LPC
Clinical Supervisor
Recommended for: Children, adolescents, adults, and families
A Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional (CATP). Brianna combines trauma-informed care, CBT, and biblical integration to help clients reduce overwhelming symptoms and rebuild safety and hope in Christ.
Roddy Hannah, MS, LPC
Clinical Supervisor
Recommended for: Teens, young adults, and adults
Roddy combines story work, biblical theology, and practical tools, helping clients connect painful chapters of their story to God’s larger redemptive story and move through shame and relational wounds toward freedom.
Adam Morrison, MA, LPC
Clinical Supervisor
Recommended for: Youth, families, and individuals with complex or developmental trauma
Adam has extensive experience with youth and families, including those in residential and foster care. His steady presence helps clients regulate emotions, heal, and rebuild healthy relationships.
Where we meet
In-Person and Online Trauma Counseling
We offer trauma counseling at all of our Western Pennsylvania locations, including Irwin, Penn Hills, Bethel Park, and Cranberry.
Online Christian counseling is available in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and Georgia. Many clients find it especially helpful when leaving home feels hard. Even if you see a counselor in person, you can request a virtual session when you need it.
Questions About Trauma Counseling
How is trauma counseling different from regular therapy?
Trauma counseling focuses on processing overwhelming experiences that affect your mind, body, emotions, and spirit. It uses targeted techniques to address PTSD symptoms, flashbacks, triggers, and nervous system responses.
How does Christian trauma counseling differ from secular trauma therapy?
We integrate evidence-based clinical methods with biblical truth. We see you as a whole person, mind, body, and spirit, and help you find restoration through both professional tools and Scripture, while honoring your faith journey.
How do I know if I need trauma counseling?
Flashbacks, nightmares, avoiding triggers, emotional numbness, hypervigilance, unexplained anxiety or depression, relationship struggles, or feeling stuck after a painful event are common signs. If trauma is affecting your daily life, relationships, or walk with God, support can help.
How long does trauma counseling take?
It varies. Some clients see meaningful progress in 8–12 sessions, while complex trauma may take several months. We work at your pace and review your goals together regularly.
What should I expect in my first session?
Your first sessions focus on building safety and trust. Your counselor listens at your comfort level, explains the process, and begins a personalized plan. There’s no pressure to share details before you’re ready.
Can trauma counseling help with PTSD?
Yes. We help reduce intrusive memories, hyperarousal, avoidance, and negative mood changes. Many clients report better sleep, better emotional regulation, and renewed hope.
Will my counselor judge my reactions or my faith struggles?
Never. Trauma can shake your faith and stir complicated emotions. Our counselors offer a safe, grace-filled space for compassionate support, not judgment.
Is online trauma counseling effective?
Yes. Many clients find secure online sessions just as effective, especially when triggers make leaving home difficult. Online counseling is available in PA, WV, OH, and GA.
Is trauma counseling confidential?
Yes. Sessions are confidential within the limits of the law, such as safety concerns. Your privacy and trust are foundational to healing.