Therapy For Complex PTSD
Dr. Valerie Leclercq provides complex PTSD therapy in Henderson for adults who may be living with the effects of prolonged or repeated trauma. If you feel constantly on edge, disconnected from yourself, overwhelmed by emotions, or find it difficult to feel safe in relationships, therapy can give you a place to work through those experiences without judgment.
With nearly 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Leclercq offers compassionate, trauma-informed care using evidence-based approaches including EMDR. Sessions are available in person in Henderson and online throughout Nevada and Louisiana.
Schedule a session when you feel ready for support.
Get Support for Complex PTSD Symptoms
Complex trauma can affect more than memories of what happened. It may shape how you see yourself, respond to stress, or connect with other people.
You may be experiencing:
Persistent shame or low self-worth
Difficulty trusting others or feeling safe in relationships
Emotional overwhelm or numbness
Anxiety or hypervigilance
Dissociation or feeling disconnected
Intrusive memories or nightmares
Difficulty regulating strong emotions
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSD notes that complex PTSD may involve PTSD symptoms alongside difficulty managing emotions, negative beliefs about yourself, and challenges feeling connected to others.
Work Through Trauma at a Pace That Feels Safe
You do not need to tell your entire story in the first session.
Dr. Leclercq works at a pace that respects your comfort and history. Therapy may focus first on helping you feel more grounded, understand emotional triggers, and develop ways to manage distress before processing deeper traumatic experiences.
Her approach may incorporate:
Trauma-informed therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Nervous system regulation and grounding skills
Strategies for emotional regulation and healthier relationships
Treatment is tailored to what you need rather than forcing you into a single approach.
Feel Safer in Your Emotions and Relationships
Complex PTSD can make relationships feel difficult even when you deeply want connection.
Past experiences may leave you expecting rejection, withdrawing when conflict happens, or struggling to trust that you are safe with other people. Therapy can help you recognize these patterns and respond to them with more awareness and choice.
If relationship difficulties are a major part of what you’re experiencing, Dr. Leclercq also offers couples therapy.
Process Complex Trauma With EMDR Therapy
For some clients, EMDR therapy can help process traumatic memories that still feel emotionally present.
Dr. Leclercq is EMDR Certified and may incorporate EMDR when it fits your symptoms, history, and readiness. You will not be pushed into trauma processing before you feel prepared.
Frequently Asked Questions About Complex PTSD
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Complex PTSD is recognized in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). In the U.S., many clinicians use trauma-informed frameworks to treat CPTSD symptoms even when diagnosed under PTSD criteria.
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Yes. With the right therapeutic approach, such as EMDR, trauma-focused therapy, and nervous system regulation - significant improvement is possible.
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Healing from long-term trauma often requires ongoing work. The timeline varies based on history, support systems, and readiness for trauma processing.
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Not always, but many clients benefit from EMDR for complex trauma when combined with stabilization and attachment-focused therapy.
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Look for a therapist trained in trauma-informed care, EMDR, attachment work, and long-term trauma therapy - not just general counseling.
Begin Healing From Complex Trauma in Henderson
If you recognize yourself in these symptoms of complex PTSD, you do not have to continue navigating them alone. Dr. Valerie Leclercq provides trauma-informed complex PTSD therapy in Henderson for individuals living with C-PTSD, childhood trauma, emotional flashbacks, and long-term relational wounds. In-person and online therapy options are available. Schedule your consultation today and begin your path toward safety, stability, and self-trust.