Russell Golemon

"You’re Not Broken—Your Brain Just Did Its Best to Survive."

For too long, people have been told that PTSD, addiction, and deep emotional pain mean they’re damaged, that something is wrong with them. But what if that’s not true? What if the very symptoms that feel overwhelming—hypervigilance, numbing, self-doubt, or even substance use—are signs that your brain has been fighting to protect you? The truth is, you’re not broken. You’ve adapted. And now, it’s time to heal.

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I specialize in working with individuals who have endured PTSD, complex trauma, substance use challenges, depression, and anxiety—people who have spent years feeling trapped in survival mode. But survival isn’t the goal. You deserve more than just getting by. You deserve to feel safe, connected, and in control of your life again.

The first step doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to be taken. Reach out today, and let’s begin rebuilding a life that’s not just free from pain, but full of purpose.

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"Your Mind is Not the Enemy—It’s the Key to Your Freedom."

For many struggling with PTSD, complex trauma, addiction, depression, or anxiety, the mind can feel like a battlefield. Memories intrude at the worst times, shame whispers that healing isn’t possible, and painful emotions seem unbearable. In an effort to cope, people often withdraw, avoid, or numb—but these strategies only strengthen the very pain they’re trying to escape.

The good news? Your brain isn’t broken—it just needs a new way forward.

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT): Rewriting the Story Trauma Told You

Trauma rewires the brain to believe the world is unsafe, people can’t be trusted, or that you’re unworthy of happiness. CPT helps you break free from these trauma-driven beliefs by:

• Identifying distorted thinking—recognizing how trauma has shaped unhelpful thought patterns.

• Challenging limiting beliefs—replacing guilt, shame, and self-blame with a clearer, more balanced perspective.

• Reclaiming control—learning how to respond to distressing thoughts in ways that empower rather than paralyze.
  CPT isn’t about ignoring the past—it’s about rewriting the story it left behind.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Learning to Live Fully Again

Painful thoughts and emotions aren’t the enemy—struggling against them is what keeps us stuck. ACT helps individuals with PTSD, addiction, and depression by:

• Teaching radical acceptance—helping you make space for difficult emotions instead of running from them.

• Defusing harmful thoughts—learning to see thoughts for what they are—just thoughts—not absolute truths.

• Refocusing on values—shifting from avoidance to action, so your life is guided by what truly matters, not just by what feels safest.
  ACT isn’t about eliminating pain—it’s about building a life so meaningful that pain loses its grip on you.

If trauma, addiction, or anxiety have dictated your life, it’s time to take back the pen. Healing isn’t about erasing the past—it’s about learning how to move forward, fully engaged in the present. The first step doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to be taken.

Let’s take that step together. Reach out today.

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