Trauma Therapy for Children, Teens & Adults in Rochester Hills, MI

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Does the Past Still Feel Present?

You are not alone

An estimated 70% of adults in the U.S. have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime

Trauma can come from a single event or from ongoing experiences, and it doesn't only affect the moment it happens — it can shape how a person thinks, feels, and functions long afterward. Whether it's a car accident, the loss of a loved one, abuse, neglect, a medical crisis, or a difficult childhood experience, trauma can leave lasting marks on the mind and body. Effective treatment can help you process what happened, reduce its hold on your daily life, and move forward with a renewed sense of safety and control.

Trauma can leave you or your loved one feeling on edge, disconnected, easily triggered, or stuck replaying painful memories. At Root & Bloom Therapy, we use evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches to help you process difficult experiences, understand your body's stress responses, and build healthy coping strategies. Whether you're seeking support for yourself or your child, our goal is to help you feel safe again, regain a sense of control, and move forward with greater resilience and peace of mind.

Support for Trauma Starts Here

Understand Your Trauma Response

The first step is understanding how trauma has affected your thoughts, emotions, body, and behavior. Together, we'll explore what happened, how your nervous system responded, and how those responses may still be showing up in your daily life — whether through hypervigilance, avoidance, flashbacks, or emotional numbness. Gaining this insight creates a foundation of safety and helps you begin to make sense of your experience.

Learn Practical Coping Skills

You'll learn evidence-based strategies to regulate your nervous system, manage triggers, reduce avoidance, and process traumatic memories at a pace that feels safe. Every skill and strategy is tailored to your unique experiences, strengths, and goals, helping you regain a sense of stability and control over your life.

Reconnect With a Sense of Safety and Self

Trauma often leaves people feeling disconnected from themselves, their relationships, or the world around them. Therapy helps you gradually rebuild trust, safety, and connection — with yourself and with others. With consistent support, you can move beyond simply surviving trauma and begin to feel grounded, confident, and whole again.

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Our Trauma Specialists

Jack Rodriguez

Trauma Specialist

Jack Rodriguez helps children, teens, and adults process traumatic experiences by creating a safe, supportive space to work through difficult memories and their lasting effects. Using evidence-based approaches, including Trauma-Focused CBT, he creates personalized treatment plans that help clients regulate their nervous system, reduce trauma symptoms, and rebuild a sense of safety, resilience, and hope.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Trauma in children doesn't always look the way you'd expect. Some children become withdrawn, anxious, or clingy, while others act out, regress to younger behaviors, or become easily startled. You might also notice trouble sleeping, difficulty concentrating, physical complaints without a clear medical cause, or big emotional reactions that seem out of proportion to the situation.

    If these changes last for several weeks or longer, begin affecting daily life, or seem out of character, it may be time to seek professional support. A licensed therapist can help determine whether your child is struggling with the effects of trauma and develop a treatment plan suited to their needs.

    At Root & Bloom Therapy, we work closely with children, teens, and families to help young people process difficult experiences and rebuild a sense of safety and confidence.

  • Trauma affects everyone differently, but common signs include intrusive memories or flashbacks, avoidance of people or places that are reminders of what happened, feeling constantly on edge or easily startled, emotional numbness, irritability, and difficulty trusting others. Some people also experience sleep problems, difficulty concentrating, or physical symptoms like tension and fatigue.

    If these symptoms persist and begin interfering with your work, relationships, or daily life, it may be a sign that unresolved trauma is affecting you. A licensed therapist can help you understand what's happening and develop a personalized plan for healing.

  • If a past experience still feels like it's affecting your daily life — through anxiety, avoidance, difficulty trusting others, or feeling stuck in the past — therapy can help. You don't have to wait until things feel unmanageable to seek support.

    At Root & Bloom Therapy, we provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can process what happened at a pace that feels safe, and work toward lasting emotional healing. Seeking help is a sign of strength, and early support often leads to better outcomes.

  • Stress is a normal part of life and usually fades once the situation passes. Trauma is different — it involves an experience (or repeated experiences) that overwhelm your ability to cope, and it can leave lasting effects on how your brain and body respond to the world, even after the event is over.

    While stress typically resolves with time, trauma often shows up as ongoing symptoms like flashbacks, avoidance, hypervigilance, or emotional numbness. If a past experience continues to affect your daily life, therapy can help you process it and begin to heal.

  • Yes. We offer online therapy services across Michigan, and in office therapy in Rochester Hills

  • The frequency of therapy sessions can vary depending on individual needs, goals, and circumstances. Here is our guidelines:

    Weekly Sessions

    • Standard Practice: Many people start with weekly sessions, especially at the beginning of therapy. This frequency helps build a strong therapeutic relationship and provides consistent support.

    • Building Momentum: Weekly sessions can help maintain momentum and ensure progress towards goals.

    Biweekly Sessions

    • Stable Progress: As you begin to see progress, sessions may be reduced to every other week. This can help maintain gains while allowing more time to apply what you've learned between sessions.

    Monthly Sessions

    • Maintenance Mode: Once significant progress has been made, monthly sessions can help maintain and reinforce the gains. This frequency can be useful for checking in and addressing any new or ongoing issues.

    • Long-Term Support: This can be particularly beneficial for long-term therapy clients who need periodic support.

    Intensive or Crisis Situations

    • Increased Frequency: During times of crisis or severe distress, you might need more frequent sessions, such as multiple times per week, to provide intensive support and stabilization.

  • We are in-network with Aetna, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare, Priority Health, and United Healthcare.