Trauma and PTSD Treatment Centers in Fort Pierce, FL
Peace Club
Treatment Center, LMHC
Verified Verified
Fort Pierce, FL 34946
Trauma Informed: overwhelming experiences can shape the way we relate to the world, ourselves, and others.
We help individuals and communities recover from the effects of opioid addiction. Peace Club was started out of necessity. Too many of our friends and neighbors have died from opioid-related deaths or find themselves stuck in a cycle of dependency. Our goal is to take the best from the addiction industry and add the pieces we believe are missing: quality over convenience, innovation over conventions, and people over profits.
Trauma Informed: overwhelming experiences can shape the way we relate to the world, ourselves, and others.
We help individuals and communities recover from the effects of opioid addiction. Peace Club was started out of necessity. Too many of our friends and neighbors have died from opioid-related deaths or find themselves stuck in a cycle of dependency. Our goal is to take the best from the addiction industry and add the pieces we believe are missing: quality over convenience, innovation over conventions, and people over profits.
Vero Beach Recovery Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
We are a trauma-informed care facility with the belief that a patient's history has everything to do with the patient's present.
We designed our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for working individuals and retirees. Many have daily obligations to fulfill work, summer activities, golf, beach... As a result, our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) treatment is provided every weeknight from 6 pm to 9 pm and on Sundays from 10 am to 1 pm. Our IOP is a 12-week evidence-based program for Substance Abuse Treatment and the Co-occurring Mental Health conditions that are often the cause. We provide a minimum of ten hours per week of Group and Individual) therapy as well as random drug and alcohol testing. IOP can be an excellent treatment program for individuals living in a stable supportive environment and is designed for clients who need Structure and Accountability while reintegrating themselves back into their new Sober Life. We also offer NeuroFeedback as an adjunct treatment modality for mental health, substance use disorder, and cognitive health.
We are a trauma-informed care facility with the belief that a patient's history has everything to do with the patient's present.
We designed our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for working individuals and retirees. Many have daily obligations to fulfill work, summer activities, golf, beach... As a result, our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) treatment is provided every weeknight from 6 pm to 9 pm and on Sundays from 10 am to 1 pm. Our IOP is a 12-week evidence-based program for Substance Abuse Treatment and the Co-occurring Mental Health conditions that are often the cause. We provide a minimum of ten hours per week of Group and Individual) therapy as well as random drug and alcohol testing. IOP can be an excellent treatment program for individuals living in a stable supportive environment and is designed for clients who need Structure and Accountability while reintegrating themselves back into their new Sober Life. We also offer NeuroFeedback as an adjunct treatment modality for mental health, substance use disorder, and cognitive health.
Ambrosia Treatment Center
Treatment Center, CAP, ICADC, CEBAF, CRBT, WPB
Verified Verified
Fort Pierce, FL 34952
Don't settle for any generic treatment center. You deserve care that actually helps you stay sober for good and recover from mental health challenges. Backed by 10-years of experience, 10K+ success stories, hundreds of verified positive online reviews and partnerships with both the NFL and university researchers, Ambrosia is the change you've been looking for. Offering dual diagnosis and trauma treatment programs. We specialize in treating substance abuse, depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, PTSD, ADHD and other cases.
Don't settle for any generic treatment center. You deserve care that actually helps you stay sober for good and recover from mental health challenges. Backed by 10-years of experience, 10K+ success stories, hundreds of verified positive online reviews and partnerships with both the NFL and university researchers, Ambrosia is the change you've been looking for. Offering dual diagnosis and trauma treatment programs. We specialize in treating substance abuse, depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, PTSD, ADHD and other cases.
Brighten Bay
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
Brighten Bay is a residential treatment facility that specializes in providing exceptional support and care for women with mental health and eating disorders. Our dedicated team of professionals is here to create a safe and nurturing environment where women can embark on their journey towards healing and recovery. At Brighten Bay, we understand the unique challenges that women face when it comes to mental health and eating disorders. That's why our program is specially designed to address their specific needs, offering personalized treatment plans, therapy options, and holistic approaches tailored to each individual. Our compassionate and experienced team is committed to guiding and supporting our patients every step of the way. We believe in the power of connection, encouragement, and empowerment, and we strive to create a community where women can feel understood, heard, and inspired. If you or a loved one could benefit from our specialized services, don't hesitate to reach out. Our doors are open, and we're ready to provide the care and support needed to help you on your path towards a brighter future.
Brighten Bay is a residential treatment facility that specializes in providing exceptional support and care for women with mental health and eating disorders. Our dedicated team of professionals is here to create a safe and nurturing environment where women can embark on their journey towards healing and recovery. At Brighten Bay, we understand the unique challenges that women face when it comes to mental health and eating disorders. That's why our program is specially designed to address their specific needs, offering personalized treatment plans, therapy options, and holistic approaches tailored to each individual. Our compassionate and experienced team is committed to guiding and supporting our patients every step of the way. We believe in the power of connection, encouragement, and empowerment, and we strive to create a community where women can feel understood, heard, and inspired. If you or a loved one could benefit from our specialized services, don't hesitate to reach out. Our doors are open, and we're ready to provide the care and support needed to help you on your path towards a brighter future.
Banyan Stuart
Treatment Center, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Pierce, FL 34946
At Banyan Detox, we offer a safe medically-monitored detox for clients that are withdrawing from drugs and alcohol. Substances like opioids, alcohol, heroin, benzodiazepines, and methadone all cause withdrawal symptoms that require 24-hour medical supervision and care. We ensure that you will have a safe and secure detoxification process at our facility with some of the best professionals in the industry.
At Banyan Detox, we offer a safe medically-monitored detox for clients that are withdrawing from drugs and alcohol. Substances like opioids, alcohol, heroin, benzodiazepines, and methadone all cause withdrawal symptoms that require 24-hour medical supervision and care. We ensure that you will have a safe and secure detoxification process at our facility with some of the best professionals in the industry.
Resolutions Medical Services, Inc
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Fort Pierce, FL 34945
Resolutions has been providing compassionate outpatient treatment in the South Florida area for over 15 years. Our comprehensive program allow clients to remain at home and maintain a regular day to day or work schedule while engaging in outpatient treatment for substance use problems or a combination of substance abuse and co-occurring psychological disorders. Resolution's purpose is to provide treatment that is both effective and cost efficient, and to provide treatment to people of all walks of life. Our Outpatient Program includes: assessment, individualized treatment plans, education on the disease concept of addiction, family therapy, peer support, and relapse prevention. We pride ourselves on providing non-judgemental extensive care to every patient who walks into our office. We model a hands on approach to treatment and ensure our patients they are not alone and we will be by their side every step of the way. Resolutions provides treatment for dual diagnosis while providing stand alone treatment for Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia and other mental disorders.
Resolutions has been providing compassionate outpatient treatment in the South Florida area for over 15 years. Our comprehensive program allow clients to remain at home and maintain a regular day to day or work schedule while engaging in outpatient treatment for substance use problems or a combination of substance abuse and co-occurring psychological disorders. Resolution's purpose is to provide treatment that is both effective and cost efficient, and to provide treatment to people of all walks of life. Our Outpatient Program includes: assessment, individualized treatment plans, education on the disease concept of addiction, family therapy, peer support, and relapse prevention. We pride ourselves on providing non-judgemental extensive care to every patient who walks into our office. We model a hands on approach to treatment and ensure our patients they are not alone and we will be by their side every step of the way. Resolutions provides treatment for dual diagnosis while providing stand alone treatment for Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia and other mental disorders.
Clean Recovery Centers
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
Our clients are those suffering with addiction or mental health issues.
Our clients are those suffering with addiction or mental health issues.
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ClearPath Health LLC
Treatment Center, LCSW, EMDR, CBT, DBT, TF-CBT
Verified Verified
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
We are also excited to announce that we are moving towards becoming a fully Evidence-based and Trauma-informed practice.
ClearPath Health is an established local Florida based mental health provider with offices in Clearwater, Ocala, Port Saint Lucie and West Melbourne, with more in the works. We currently serve children ages five (5) and up and adults any age in all locations in-person and via telehealth. At ClearPath Health, we view therapy as a collaborative process in which clients are encouraged to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a supportive, non-judgmental, and compassionate setting and at their own pace. Clients who have completed treatment leave with new coping skills, a renewed sense of confidence and fresh perspectives on their lives. You have taken a huge step just by seeking out therapy. Now let's embark on this journey together! Reach out today for an appointment.
We are also excited to announce that we are moving towards becoming a fully Evidence-based and Trauma-informed practice.
ClearPath Health is an established local Florida based mental health provider with offices in Clearwater, Ocala, Port Saint Lucie and West Melbourne, with more in the works. We currently serve children ages five (5) and up and adults any age in all locations in-person and via telehealth. At ClearPath Health, we view therapy as a collaborative process in which clients are encouraged to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a supportive, non-judgmental, and compassionate setting and at their own pace. Clients who have completed treatment leave with new coping skills, a renewed sense of confidence and fresh perspectives on their lives. You have taken a huge step just by seeking out therapy. Now let's embark on this journey together! Reach out today for an appointment.
Neuro Psychiatric Addiction Clinic
Treatment Center, MD
Verified Verified
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
The services include substance abuse detox and residential treatment for pregnant woman, a specialized program for detoxing men and woman off very high dosages of methadone, specialized services for first responders and those men and woman who have experienced significant trauma in their lives that has contributed to their addiction.
Neuro Psychiatric Addiction Clinic is a 30 bed JCAHO accredited treatment facility located in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. The facility is licensed to provide substance abuse detox, residential treatment and dual-diagnosis treatment, as well as primary mental health residential treatment. The treatment programs are designed for adult men and woman who have a sincere desire to become substance free from alcohol and drugs. It is also designed to treat individuals who have co-occurring or primary mental health problems. The facility is an extremely attractive and new facility which is located in a upscale residential neighborhood in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. It has been designed to lend itself and contribute to a persons treatment by creating a comfortable and relaxed treatment environment. Individuals who are addicted to Opiates, Benzo's, Alcohol, Methamphetamine, Methadone, Cocaine or any other prescribed medications or illegal drugs will find exceptional treatment at the Neuro Psychiatric Addiction Treatment program.
The services include substance abuse detox and residential treatment for pregnant woman, a specialized program for detoxing men and woman off very high dosages of methadone, specialized services for first responders and those men and woman who have experienced significant trauma in their lives that has contributed to their addiction.
Neuro Psychiatric Addiction Clinic is a 30 bed JCAHO accredited treatment facility located in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. The facility is licensed to provide substance abuse detox, residential treatment and dual-diagnosis treatment, as well as primary mental health residential treatment. The treatment programs are designed for adult men and woman who have a sincere desire to become substance free from alcohol and drugs. It is also designed to treat individuals who have co-occurring or primary mental health problems. The facility is an extremely attractive and new facility which is located in a upscale residential neighborhood in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. It has been designed to lend itself and contribute to a persons treatment by creating a comfortable and relaxed treatment environment. Individuals who are addicted to Opiates, Benzo's, Alcohol, Methamphetamine, Methadone, Cocaine or any other prescribed medications or illegal drugs will find exceptional treatment at the Neuro Psychiatric Addiction Treatment program.
RECO Intensive | Renowned Addiction Treatment
Treatment Center, MD, PhD, PsyD, NLP, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
Beyond your primary groups and electives, you will find within our program an array of specialty services, which include, but are not limited to: -Private Trauma-Conscious Yoga -Trauma-Conscious Massage -Reiki & Other Body/Energy Work by a Masters-Level Clinician -Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) -Family Programming & Specialty Counseling Services -Individual, Couple, or Family Equine Therapy Sessions -Private Acupuncture for Trauma & Addiction -Optional Therapeutic Excursions -Community Service Projects -Therapeutic/Healing Rituals for Grief & Loss -Nature-Based Therapy (in Collaboration with Local Nature-Based Resources).
Nationally Accredited and Licensed. At RECO Intensive, our goal is to guide clients through the impactful transitions that arise within the realm of recovery. We believe that each individual is unique. Consequently, each treatment plan and metamorphosis in recovery must be unique, too. As we work to recreate joy and to instill patience, self-awareness, and responsibility in those who are suffering from addiction, we understand and address the specific intricacies of each individual's history. Each personalized care plan will include specialized therapies suited to your background and progress in recovery. As a team, we tailor your RECO experience to correlate with your past-and to embolden the person you will become within your newfound independence from addiction.
Beyond your primary groups and electives, you will find within our program an array of specialty services, which include, but are not limited to: -Private Trauma-Conscious Yoga -Trauma-Conscious Massage -Reiki & Other Body/Energy Work by a Masters-Level Clinician -Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) -Family Programming & Specialty Counseling Services -Individual, Couple, or Family Equine Therapy Sessions -Private Acupuncture for Trauma & Addiction -Optional Therapeutic Excursions -Community Service Projects -Therapeutic/Healing Rituals for Grief & Loss -Nature-Based Therapy (in Collaboration with Local Nature-Based Resources).
Nationally Accredited and Licensed. At RECO Intensive, our goal is to guide clients through the impactful transitions that arise within the realm of recovery. We believe that each individual is unique. Consequently, each treatment plan and metamorphosis in recovery must be unique, too. As we work to recreate joy and to instill patience, self-awareness, and responsibility in those who are suffering from addiction, we understand and address the specific intricacies of each individual's history. Each personalized care plan will include specialized therapies suited to your background and progress in recovery. As a team, we tailor your RECO experience to correlate with your past-and to embolden the person you will become within your newfound independence from addiction.
Agape Treatment Center
Treatment Center, LCSW, CAC, CCTP, IRC-ADC, LMHC
Not Verified Not Verified
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
Agape Treatment Center offers a wonderful educational and therapeutic drug and alcohol rehabilitation experience in South Florida, which also includes services for co-existing disorders. Agape Treatment Centers understands the need for support and one-on-one care. Our rehabilitation center embraces a universal, unconditional love that transcends, that serves regardless of circumstances. We provide individuals all over the country with the opportunity to achieve the gift of lasting sobriety. Our evidence-driven therapy and counseling methods are based on a belief that each and every individual is worth living a joyous and rewarding life free from the bondage of addiction and mental health.
Agape Treatment Center offers a wonderful educational and therapeutic drug and alcohol rehabilitation experience in South Florida, which also includes services for co-existing disorders. Agape Treatment Centers understands the need for support and one-on-one care. Our rehabilitation center embraces a universal, unconditional love that transcends, that serves regardless of circumstances. We provide individuals all over the country with the opportunity to achieve the gift of lasting sobriety. Our evidence-driven therapy and counseling methods are based on a belief that each and every individual is worth living a joyous and rewarding life free from the bondage of addiction and mental health.
RECO Institute | Intensive Outpatient Treatment
Treatment Center, LMHC, LCSW, PhD, PsyD, MD
Verified Verified
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
RECO Institute is composed of residential properties that serve as a trusted group of Recovery Residences in South Florida. Offered in conjunction with our unique intensive outpatient program, RECO Intensive, RECO Institute provides transitional housing for men and women in the early stages of recovery.
RECO Institute is composed of residential properties that serve as a trusted group of Recovery Residences in South Florida. Offered in conjunction with our unique intensive outpatient program, RECO Intensive, RECO Institute provides transitional housing for men and women in the early stages of recovery.
Comprehensive Wellness Centers
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
At CWC, we understand that everyone has their own unique personality and character traits developed by life experiences, background and belief systems. Our program is designed to support a variety of diverse and evidence based approaches. Backed by three Ph.D. level clinicians and a highly experiences staff, we have created a customized program providing small groups and individual therapy to ensure we meet the needs of each and every client.
At CWC, we understand that everyone has their own unique personality and character traits developed by life experiences, background and belief systems. Our program is designed to support a variety of diverse and evidence based approaches. Backed by three Ph.D. level clinicians and a highly experiences staff, we have created a customized program providing small groups and individual therapy to ensure we meet the needs of each and every client.
Futures Recovery Healthcare
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
Addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders are complex chronic medical conditions requiring comprehensive and coordinated care and long-term management. Futures helps individuals establish a foothold in recovery and a plan to sustain lasting health and wellbeing. Adults from surrounding communities and around the world come to our treatment facilities in Tequesta, Florida to receive comprehensive, coordinated care for the complex disease of addiction and its co-occurring mental health disorders. Futures’ therapies, curriculum, wellness offerings, and setting are all designed to help adult patients address the physical and psychological health effects of substance use and mental health disorders.
Addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders are complex chronic medical conditions requiring comprehensive and coordinated care and long-term management. Futures helps individuals establish a foothold in recovery and a plan to sustain lasting health and wellbeing. Adults from surrounding communities and around the world come to our treatment facilities in Tequesta, Florida to receive comprehensive, coordinated care for the complex disease of addiction and its co-occurring mental health disorders. Futures’ therapies, curriculum, wellness offerings, and setting are all designed to help adult patients address the physical and psychological health effects of substance use and mental health disorders.
Miracles Recovery Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34985
Miracles Recovery Center is a drug and alcohol rehab in Port St. Lucie, Florida, who's dynamic team offers an integrated approach using a variety of therapeutic modalities for addiction treatment. We are here to guide you into the next part of your journey free from addiction. Our drug and alcohol rehab on the Treasure coast wants you to be free from addiction to drugs and alcohol, and become the individual you have always wanted to be.
Miracles Recovery Center is a drug and alcohol rehab in Port St. Lucie, Florida, who's dynamic team offers an integrated approach using a variety of therapeutic modalities for addiction treatment. We are here to guide you into the next part of your journey free from addiction. Our drug and alcohol rehab on the Treasure coast wants you to be free from addiction to drugs and alcohol, and become the individual you have always wanted to be.
A Road to Recovery
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
We are a nationally recognized licensed facility that offers Intensive outpatient (IOP) Services. A Road to Recovery is a 24 bed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment Facility specializing in treating persons who suffer from the disease of addiction often with the duel diagnosis of having an accompanying mental health condition. Our program provides a comfortable, more home like environment in a non-institutional setting. At A Road to Recovery, we believe that people respond better to treatment when they are in an environment where they feel safe, comfortable and are treated with care, respect and dignity. We also place a strong emphasis on true Individualized Treatment as many clients have underlying contributing issues or causes to their addiction where no two are exactly alike.
We are a nationally recognized licensed facility that offers Intensive outpatient (IOP) Services. A Road to Recovery is a 24 bed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment Facility specializing in treating persons who suffer from the disease of addiction often with the duel diagnosis of having an accompanying mental health condition. Our program provides a comfortable, more home like environment in a non-institutional setting. At A Road to Recovery, we believe that people respond better to treatment when they are in an environment where they feel safe, comfortable and are treated with care, respect and dignity. We also place a strong emphasis on true Individualized Treatment as many clients have underlying contributing issues or causes to their addiction where no two are exactly alike.
Banyan Sebring
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
Banyan offers medically monitored detox and mental health treatment in a safe and stable environment. Our detox services offer 24-hour nursing care and optional daily counseling sessions for all of our patients. Medications are administered through a very specific protocol, targeting strict, yet successful and safe detoxification from all substances of abuse or dependence. Located within our building, we have brand new residences, beautifully renovated with modern fixtures and the comforts of home including a recreational room, gourmet cafeteria, lounge areas, state-of-the-art amenities, outdoor private patio, and more.
Banyan offers medically monitored detox and mental health treatment in a safe and stable environment. Our detox services offer 24-hour nursing care and optional daily counseling sessions for all of our patients. Medications are administered through a very specific protocol, targeting strict, yet successful and safe detoxification from all substances of abuse or dependence. Located within our building, we have brand new residences, beautifully renovated with modern fixtures and the comforts of home including a recreational room, gourmet cafeteria, lounge areas, state-of-the-art amenities, outdoor private patio, and more.
Pasadena Villa
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
Pasadena Villa is a coed residential treatment facility located in beautiful Orlando, FL, Pasadena Villa Orlando is the perfect place for re-learning how to live happily and independently in your everyday life. Including a program that is tailored to each resident according to their medical, therapeutic, nutritional, physical, and sociological needs, Pasadena Villa Orlando is a place where your loved one can heal in a serene environment and at a pace that is best for them. We create a socially active treatment experience by immersing our residents in community activities, assisting them in achieving the highest levels of independent functioning.
Pasadena Villa is a coed residential treatment facility located in beautiful Orlando, FL, Pasadena Villa Orlando is the perfect place for re-learning how to live happily and independently in your everyday life. Including a program that is tailored to each resident according to their medical, therapeutic, nutritional, physical, and sociological needs, Pasadena Villa Orlando is a place where your loved one can heal in a serene environment and at a pace that is best for them. We create a socially active treatment experience by immersing our residents in community activities, assisting them in achieving the highest levels of independent functioning.
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The Way Home Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Wilton Manors, FL 33311
Our CARF accredited program offers therapists who have over 90 years of experience in the substance abuse/mental health field . We believe that, in order to help clients, we have to look at the whole person not just the dysfunction. Our focus is on helping our clients to become who they were before they began using substances and to uncover any pain/trauma/grief that has kept them in a self-destructive cycle. We believe that the disease of addiction is a family disease therefore we are committed to having the family involved in the treatment process.
Our CARF accredited program offers therapists who have over 90 years of experience in the substance abuse/mental health field . We believe that, in order to help clients, we have to look at the whole person not just the dysfunction. Our focus is on helping our clients to become who they were before they began using substances and to uncover any pain/trauma/grief that has kept them in a self-destructive cycle. We believe that the disease of addiction is a family disease therefore we are committed to having the family involved in the treatment process.
Ambrosia Treatment Center
Treatment Center, MSW
Verified Verified
Singer Island, FL 33404
Don't settle for any generic treatment center. You deserve care that actually helps you stay sober for good and recover from mental health challenges. Backed by 10-years of experience, 10K+ success stories, hundreds of verified positive online reviews and partnerships with both the NFL and university researchers, Ambrosia is the change you've been looking for. Offering dual diagnosis and trauma treatment programs. We specialize in treating substance abuse, depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, PTSD, ADHD and other cases.
Don't settle for any generic treatment center. You deserve care that actually helps you stay sober for good and recover from mental health challenges. Backed by 10-years of experience, 10K+ success stories, hundreds of verified positive online reviews and partnerships with both the NFL and university researchers, Ambrosia is the change you've been looking for. Offering dual diagnosis and trauma treatment programs. We specialize in treating substance abuse, depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, PTSD, ADHD and other cases.
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When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.