Trauma and PTSD change a person on a neurological level, so thinking your way out of it is like trying to use a broken compass to find due north in a blizzard. When trauma has jolted your life, it’s like your circuitry gets scrambled and it becomes a challenge to go anywhere but in circles.
Trauma counseling, in some ways, is like having a chance to fix your compass, find direction, and finally start taking steps to “Anywhere but here!” Most of the time, that journey is made easier by working with someone who has the experience, desire, and will to walk with you through the storm until you feel safe.