Reclaim your life after the military.
Serving Those Who Served
“Thanks for your service. Goodbye, and good luck.”
These words are often the last that Veterans hear as they leave the military. For years, they have been trained to act in certain ways, all with the sole purpose of being the most elite fighting force in history. Unfortunately for many, the transition back to civilian life is not easy.
Many Veterans struggle to articulate their needs to others for fear of appearing weak. Being surrounding by civilians who oftentimes do not understand what time in the military does to an individual can be frustrating when attempting to explain it. As a result, Veterans do not typically feel understood by friends and family members.
Additionally, if Veterans experienced any type of trauma while serving, they are usually left on the metaphorical side of the road by Uncle Sam. Having served their country but not knowing how to heal from any military trauma, Veterans are at an increased risk of developing mood disorders like depression and anxiety and trauma disorders like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD.
At Royal Oasis Psychotherapy Institute, our therapists have specialized training to assist Veterans with their unique issues. Whether you are interested in learning how to be a better communicator, improve your relationships, or work through trauma, our team has empirically-validated techniques to help you transform your life for the better.
Whether you wanted to serve or not, thank you for what you gave, welcome home, and let us now serve you.
How We Help
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to improve communication and ease the transition back into civilian life after military service. By addressing negative thought patterns and promoting healthier perspectives, CBT helps veterans rebuild social skills, manage stress, and enhance emotional regulation. This approach supports reintegration by fostering clearer self-expression, improving relationships, and increasing confidence in everyday interactions, ultimately aiding a smoother adjustment to life beyond the military.
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Client-Centered Therapy offers a supportive, non-judgmental space where Veterans can explore their experiences and emotions at their own pace. By emphasizing empathy, active listening, and unconditional positive regard, this approach helps Veterans build trust in themselves and others, enhance self-awareness, and regain a sense of control. It is particularly effective for addressing issues such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and reintegration challenges, empowering Veterans to achieve personal growth and improve overall well-being.
Trauma Treatments
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Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a structured, evidence-based treatment designed to reduce the severity of trauma-related symptoms. By helping individuals challenge and reframe unhelpful beliefs related to their traumatic experiences, CPT promotes cognitive healing and emotional recovery. This therapy employs empirically validated techniques that facilitate the processing of trauma in a safe, supportive environment, leading to improved mental health outcomes and enhanced overall well-being.
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Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) is an evidence-based treatment designed to reduce trauma symptom severity by helping individuals construct a coherent narrative of their traumatic experiences. Through guided storytelling, NET allows clients to process distressing memories in a safe and structured way, promoting emotional integration and reducing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Empirically validated, NET supports healing by fostering resilience and enabling individuals to reclaim their life stories with clarity and strength.
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Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy is an empirically-validated intervention designed to reduce the severity of trauma-related symptoms and facilitate healing. By encouraging individuals to gradually confront trauma-related memories, feelings, and situations in a controlled and supportive environment, PE helps diminish avoidance behaviors and decreases emotional distress over time. This structured approach promotes processing and integration of traumatic experiences, ultimately leading to improved mental health and resilience. At Royal Oasis Psychotherapy Institute, our skilled clinicians utilize Prolonged Exposure techniques to support lasting recovery and personal transformation.
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Written Exposure Therapy (WET) is an evidence-based intervention designed to reduce trauma symptom severity by guiding individuals through structured written narratives of their traumatic experiences. This therapeutic approach promotes emotional processing and cognitive restructuring, helping clients confront and reframe distressing memories in a controlled, supportive manner. Empirical studies demonstrate that WET effectively decreases symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and fosters lasting psychological healing by facilitating adaptive coping and improved emotional regulation. At Royal Oasis Psychotherapy Institute, we integrate WET into personalized treatment plans to support your journey toward recovery and resilience.
Supplemental Treatments For Trauma
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders (CBT-SUD) offers a valuable supplemental approach that supports long-term recovery and emotional well-being. When engaged after trauma treatment, CBT-SUD helps individuals build healthier coping strategies and maintain progress by addressing substance use patterns linked to past trauma. Conversely, when done prior to trauma therapy, it can stabilize substance-related behaviors, making individuals better prepared and more resilient for the emotional work involved in trauma recovery. This flexible, evidence-based therapy strengthens the foundation for a healthier, more balanced life.
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Motivational Interviewing is a client-centered, evidence-based approach that effectively reduces trauma symptom severity by fostering intrinsic motivation and empowering individuals to engage in their healing process. Through empathetic dialogue and strategic interventions, it helps clients explore and resolve ambivalence about recovery, promoting sustained behavioral change and emotional resilience. Empirically validated, this method supports trauma survivors in building confidence and making meaningful progress toward healing and improved well-being.
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Mindfulness Skills Training is a proven, evidence-based approach that effectively reduces trauma symptom severity by helping individuals cultivate present-moment awareness and emotional regulation. Through structured, empirically-validated interventions, this training supports healing by promoting self-compassion, decreasing anxiety and intrusive symptoms, and enhancing resilience. By integrating mindfulness techniques into therapy, clients gain practical tools to manage distress and foster long-term recovery from trauma.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) effectively reduces trauma symptom severity by combining cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness and emotional regulation strategies. This empirically-validated approach helps individuals process traumatic experiences, manage distressing emotions, and develop healthy coping skills. Through targeted interventions, DBT promotes healing by fostering resilience, enhancing self-awareness, and encouraging adaptive behaviors, ultimately supporting long-term recovery and improved overall well-being.
Your new life awaits.
Reach out today for a brighter tomorrow.
