Trauma Therapy in Mequon
You don't have to keep pushing through it alone. Therapy can help you process what happened — at your own pace, in a space that feels safe.Insurance & Private Pay Options Available
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When the past won’t stay in the past
Trauma doesn't always look like what you'd expect. Sometimes it's obvious — a specific event you can point to that changed everything. But sometimes it shows up more quietly: as anxiety that won't let up, relationships that feel harder than they should, or a constant feeling that you're just surviving rather than living.
You might notice yourself avoiding certain places, people, or conversations. Maybe you feel on edge for no clear reason, or numb when you think you should feel something. You might have trouble sleeping, concentrating, or trusting people — even people you want to trust.
If any of this sounds familiar, you're not broken. You're having a normal response to something that wasn't okay.
Trauma looks different for everyone
Trauma can come from a single overwhelming event — an accident, a loss, an assault — or from ongoing experiences like growing up in an unstable home, navigating an emotionally harmful relationship, or carrying the weight of chronic stress over years.
I work with adults and young adults (18+) experiencing:
PTSD and complex trauma
Childhood trauma and adverse childhood experiences
Emotional or psychological abuse
Traumatic loss
First responder and healthcare worker trauma
Life events that left you feeling unsafe or powerless
What trauma therapy looks like
Trauma therapy isn't about reliving the worst moments of your life on repeat. It's about understanding how those experiences are still affecting you — and building new ways to move through the world that aren't driven by survival mode.
Together, we'll work at a pace that feels manageable for you. That might mean starting with grounding and coping strategies before going deeper into processing. There's no pressure to share more than you're ready for.
I use evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and trauma-informed care to help you:
Make sense of what you've been carrying
Reduce the intensity of intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, or anxiety
Rebuild a sense of safety and trust — in yourself and in your relationships
Move from surviving to actually living
No obligation | Ask Questions | See if it feels right
A therapist who gets it
Meet Elizabeth
Elizabeth Gross is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mequon, WI, specializing in trauma therapy for adults (18+). She is currently accepting new clients.
Elizabeth's approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based care. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and skills-based Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support emotional regulation, grounding, and coping with overwhelming thoughts and feelings. Sessions are paced thoughtfully — there's no pressure to share more than you're ready for.
Her goal is to create a space where you can move at your own pace — building steadiness, practical coping tools, and a deeper sense of trust in yourself. Sweatpants, real talk, and a sense of humor are always welcome here.
Ready to take the next step?
Scheduling can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to have everything figured out before starting. A free consultation is a chance to ask questions, explore whether therapy feels like a good fit, and decide what feels right for you.
No obligation | Insurance & Private Pay available
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