Childhood Trauma Therapy
In-Person and Online Across Colorado
When Early Experiences Still Shape the Present
Childhood trauma therapy is designed to help children, teens, and adults heal from experiences that occurred early in life but continue to affect emotional wellbeing, relationships, and sense of safety today.
Some wounds begin in childhood and don’t fully reveal themselves until later. Even when the past feels distant, the body and mind can still carry its impact in very real ways.
You may notice:
- Feeling constantly on edge or easily overwhelmed, even in safe situations
- Emotional numbness or difficulty identifying feelings
- Trouble trusting others or forming secure relationships
- Flashbacks, intrusive memories, or distressing dreams tied to early experiences
- A persistent sense of shame, fear, or not feeling “good enough”
- Difficulty regulating emotions or feeling grounded in the present
At Griffith Centers, childhood trauma therapy is grounded in the understanding that these responses are not personal flaws. They are adaptations to experiences that were overwhelming, confusing, or unsafe.
Support is available for children, adolescents, and adults who are still carrying the weight of early life experiences.
You Are Not Broken
You Are Responding to What You Lived Through
Childhood trauma can shape how a person sees themselves, others, and the world. These patterns often form as survival responses during early development, especially when support or safety was inconsistent.
What you feel today is connected to what you went through then. Your nervous system learned how to protect you, even if those patterns now feel painful or limiting.
Childhood trauma therapy is not about forcing memories or rushing healing. It is about creating safety first, so your mind and body can begin to release what they have been holding onto for years.
Healing involves rebuilding trust in yourself, understanding your responses with compassion, and slowly reconnecting with parts of life that may have felt out of reach.
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Nearly a Century of Trauma-Informed Care
Griffith Centers Has Been Serving Colorado Since 1927
For nearly 100 years, Griffith Centers has provided trauma-informed services to children, individuals, and families across Colorado. Our work is rooted in supporting people through crisis, transition, and long-term healing.
Our childhood trauma therapy services are available in-person, online, in-home, and in community-based settings across Colorado. We meet individuals where they feel safest, because safety is the foundation of healing.
We support:
- Children and teens processing abuse, neglect, loss, or instability
- Adults who experienced unresolved childhood trauma
- Parents and caregivers working through intergenerational patterns
- Families impacted by system involvement, disruption, or chronic stress
Whether the trauma is clearly remembered or only felt through its effects, you do not have to navigate it alone.
Therapy That Meets You Where You Are
Healing from childhood trauma takes time, safety, and trust. It cannot be rushed, and it does not follow a single path.
Our clinicians use evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches that support both emotional processing and nervous system regulation.
We may use:
TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to help children, teens, and adults process the thoughts and emotions connected to early trauma
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories
Somatic and mindfulness-based approaches to support grounding and body awareness
Play and expressive therapies to help children communicate and heal in developmentally appropriate ways
Family therapy and caregiver support to strengthen safe, stable relationships at home
We do not expect you to have the right words or a clear narrative. Childhood trauma therapy often begins with simply creating enough safety for those words to emerge over time.
Healing Is Possible, Even If It Feels Far Away
Childhood trauma can shape identity, relationships, and self-worth in ways that feel deeply ingrained. But those patterns are not fixed.
With the right support, change is possible. Safety can be rebuilt. Connection can feel easier. Life can begin to feel less dominated by survival responses.
At Griffith Centers, we move at your pace. We focus on stability first, then healing, and always on respect for your experience.
You do not have to be ready. You only have to begin.
How do I know if my child has experienced trauma?
Children do not always have the language to explain trauma directly. Instead, it may show up in their behavior, emotions, or physical symptoms. Common signs include sudden changes in mood or behavior, difficulty sleeping, increased anxiety, withdrawal, aggression, trouble concentrating, or regression in developmental milestones. If something feels “off” or different for your child, it may be worth exploring with a trauma-informed clinician.
What therapy approaches help children heal from trauma?
Several evidence-based approaches are effective for childhood trauma therapy. These may include Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), play therapy, somatic-based approaches, and family therapy. The right approach depends on the child’s age, experiences, and emotional needs, and is often adapted over time as healing progresses.
What types of therapy do you offer for anxiety and other mental health concerns?
Our therapists are trained in a variety of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, play therapy, and art therapy. We tailor each treatment plan to your specific needs and goals.
How long does trauma therapy usually take?
The length of childhood trauma therapy varies widely depending on the child’s experiences, the severity of trauma, and their support system. Some children may benefit from short-term focused support, while others may need longer-term therapy to build safety, trust, and emotional regulation skills. Progress is gradual, and therapy is paced to ensure the child feels safe throughout the process.
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Contact Info
Headquarters
10190 Bannock St. Suite 120
Northglenn, CO 80260
EIN: 84-0404251
Griffith Centers does not provide emergency mental health services. If you are in crisis or experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or contact Colorado emergency services immediately.
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Griffith Centers holds the following licenses and certifications:
Council on Accreditation (COA) of Services for Families and Children, Inc.
Behavioral Health Administration (BHA)
Colorado Department of Education (CDE)
COGNIA (formerly known as AdvancED)
North Central Association of Schools
Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS)
For inquiries regarding our licenses and certifications, please contact us at info@griffithcenters.org.