Trauma and PTSD Treatment Centers in Oxford, NC

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Mindpath Health - Shannon Road, Durham
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Oxford, NC 27565
Mindpath Health helps patients of all ages with anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, life changes, OCD, postpartum depression, PTSD, and trauma.
Mindpath Health is a leading provider of high-quality outpatient mental health care, offering in-person and online visits. We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy.
Mindpath Health helps patients of all ages with anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, life changes, OCD, postpartum depression, PTSD, and trauma.
Mindpath Health is a leading provider of high-quality outpatient mental health care, offering in-person and online visits. We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy.
(855) 698-1551 View (855) 698-1551

Online Treatment Centers

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Inner Peace Psychological Svcs & Wellness Ctr
Treatment Center, PLLC
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27513
EMDR is Frequently used for: PTSD, Distressing Life Events, Car Accidents, Physical Injury, Chronic Pain and Relationship Distress.
Our approach to wellness is personalized and holistic, treating and nurturing mind, body, and spirit for our clients from age seventeen through the senior years. Our practice model integrates the evidence-based Western clinical model with time-honored integrative practices including meditation. Our collaborative team of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists includes counselors with EMDR, Yoga for Mental Health, and Mindfulness-Based Therapy Certifications. We offer therapy in-person from our serene and welcoming practice, walking-and-talking therapy bringing the benefits of nature and gentle movement to your therapy experience in an outdoor setting, and through telehealth, connecting with you from the comfort of your home and ease of your device.
EMDR is Frequently used for: PTSD, Distressing Life Events, Car Accidents, Physical Injury, Chronic Pain and Relationship Distress.
Our approach to wellness is personalized and holistic, treating and nurturing mind, body, and spirit for our clients from age seventeen through the senior years. Our practice model integrates the evidence-based Western clinical model with time-honored integrative practices including meditation. Our collaborative team of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists includes counselors with EMDR, Yoga for Mental Health, and Mindfulness-Based Therapy Certifications. We offer therapy in-person from our serene and welcoming practice, walking-and-talking therapy bringing the benefits of nature and gentle movement to your therapy experience in an outdoor setting, and through telehealth, connecting with you from the comfort of your home and ease of your device.
(919) 289-8042 View (919) 289-8042
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Creasman Counseling, PLLC
Treatment Center, PhD, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27603
The one thing we all have in common is that we want to be happy. Life's struggles can make it hard for us to feel safe, empowered, and fully ourselves. Happiness can feel out of reach. How do we get so far from our truest, best self? Trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, anger, and shame are all signs that point to a deeper root - the pain of disconnection. When we don't feel seen, don't feel understood, and don't feel supported, how can we ever hope to feel fully alive?
The one thing we all have in common is that we want to be happy. Life's struggles can make it hard for us to feel safe, empowered, and fully ourselves. Happiness can feel out of reach. How do we get so far from our truest, best self? Trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, anger, and shame are all signs that point to a deeper root - the pain of disconnection. When we don't feel seen, don't feel understood, and don't feel supported, how can we ever hope to feel fully alive?
(919) 977-0087 View (919) 977-0087
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Mindpath Health - Clayton
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Clayton, NC 27520
Mindpath Health helps patients of all ages with anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, life changes, OCD, postpartum depression, PTSD, and trauma.
Mindpath Health is a leading provider of high-quality outpatient mental health care, offering in-person and online visits. We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy.
Mindpath Health helps patients of all ages with anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, life changes, OCD, postpartum depression, PTSD, and trauma.
Mindpath Health is a leading provider of high-quality outpatient mental health care, offering in-person and online visits. We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy.
(855) 698-1551 View (855) 698-1551
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North Carolina Therapy Professionals, PLLC
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27707
Our Child and Adolescent Therapy Program offers individual and family therapy services including play therapy by practitioners trained in Sand Tray, Emotionally Focused Family Therapy, and Trauma Focused-CBT.
We provide inclusive and affirming in-person psychotherapy and counseling services to children, adults, couples and families in our locations in Durham & Raleigh, and telehealth therapy services to anyone in North Carolina who wish to heal and grow into their best life. We treat a wide range of conditions including depression, post traumatic stress disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, prolonged grief, eating disorders, interpersonal and relationship distress, anger problems, non-suicidal self injury, adjustment problems, and addictive disorders in individual, couple, family and group formats. Our providers are supported to focus on what matters most in therapy and counseling: a trusting, empathetic, collaborative relationship that delivers scientifically supported treatments tailored to client goals and needs.
Our Child and Adolescent Therapy Program offers individual and family therapy services including play therapy by practitioners trained in Sand Tray, Emotionally Focused Family Therapy, and Trauma Focused-CBT.
We provide inclusive and affirming in-person psychotherapy and counseling services to children, adults, couples and families in our locations in Durham & Raleigh, and telehealth therapy services to anyone in North Carolina who wish to heal and grow into their best life. We treat a wide range of conditions including depression, post traumatic stress disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, prolonged grief, eating disorders, interpersonal and relationship distress, anger problems, non-suicidal self injury, adjustment problems, and addictive disorders in individual, couple, family and group formats. Our providers are supported to focus on what matters most in therapy and counseling: a trusting, empathetic, collaborative relationship that delivers scientifically supported treatments tailored to client goals and needs.
(919) 769-6011 View (919) 769-6011
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Mindpath Health - Chapel Hill
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Mindpath Health helps patients of all ages with anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, life changes, OCD, postpartum depression, PTSD, and trauma.
Mindpath Health is a leading provider of high-quality outpatient mental health care, offering in-person and online visits. We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy.
Mindpath Health helps patients of all ages with anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, life changes, OCD, postpartum depression, PTSD, and trauma.
Mindpath Health is a leading provider of high-quality outpatient mental health care, offering in-person and online visits. We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy.
(855) 698-1551 View (855) 698-1551
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Mindpath Health - Greenville, NC
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Greenville, NC 27858  (Online Only)
Mindpath Health helps patients of all ages with anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, life changes, OCD, postpartum depression, PTSD, and trauma.
Mindpath Health is a leading provider of high-quality outpatient mental health care, offering in-person and online visits. We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy.
Mindpath Health helps patients of all ages with anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, life changes, OCD, postpartum depression, PTSD, and trauma.
Mindpath Health is a leading provider of high-quality outpatient mental health care, offering in-person and online visits. We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy.
(855) 698-1551 View (855) 698-1551
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Mindpath Health - Wilson
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Wilson, NC 27896
Mindpath Health helps patients of all ages with anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, life changes, OCD, postpartum depression, PTSD, and trauma.
Mindpath Health is a leading provider of high-quality outpatient mental health care, offering in-person and online visits. We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy.
Mindpath Health helps patients of all ages with anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, life changes, OCD, postpartum depression, PTSD, and trauma.
Mindpath Health is a leading provider of high-quality outpatient mental health care, offering in-person and online visits. We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy.
(855) 698-1551 View (855) 698-1551
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Mindpath Health - Cary
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27518
Mindpath Health helps patients of all ages with anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, life changes, OCD, postpartum depression, PTSD, and trauma.
Mindpath Health is a leading provider of high-quality outpatient mental health care, offering in-person and online visits. We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy.
Mindpath Health helps patients of all ages with anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, life changes, OCD, postpartum depression, PTSD, and trauma.
Mindpath Health is a leading provider of high-quality outpatient mental health care, offering in-person and online visits. We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy.
(855) 698-1551 View (855) 698-1551
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Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27104
Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services, is a private psychiatric hospital located on a beautiful campus in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for referrals and no cost confidential mental health assessments. Old Vineyard specializes in inpatient treatment for adolescents (ages 12-17) and adults. Adult specialty inpatient programs include Dual Diagnosis (SUD), Trauma Recovery, Mood Disorders and Seniors. Outpatient adult programs include Partial Hospitalization (day) and Intensive Outpatient and are available for mental health and those with dual substance use disorder. In March of 2022 we opened an evening virtual Intensive Outpatient program for youth ages 12-17. Our hospital provides a compassionate, comforting environment for patients, family, staff and visitors.
Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services, is a private psychiatric hospital located on a beautiful campus in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for referrals and no cost confidential mental health assessments. Old Vineyard specializes in inpatient treatment for adolescents (ages 12-17) and adults. Adult specialty inpatient programs include Dual Diagnosis (SUD), Trauma Recovery, Mood Disorders and Seniors. Outpatient adult programs include Partial Hospitalization (day) and Intensive Outpatient and are available for mental health and those with dual substance use disorder. In March of 2022 we opened an evening virtual Intensive Outpatient program for youth ages 12-17. Our hospital provides a compassionate, comforting environment for patients, family, staff and visitors.
(336) 649-4739 View (336) 649-4739
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Mindpath Health - Raleigh
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27609
Mindpath Health helps patients of all ages with anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, life changes, OCD, postpartum depression, PTSD, and trauma.
Mindpath Health is a leading provider of high-quality outpatient mental health care, offering in-person and online visits. We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy.
Mindpath Health helps patients of all ages with anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, life changes, OCD, postpartum depression, PTSD, and trauma.
Mindpath Health is a leading provider of high-quality outpatient mental health care, offering in-person and online visits. We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy.
(855) 698-1551 View (855) 698-1551
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Trauma Institute & Child Trauma Institute
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27403
Our intensive trauma-focused therapy is proven-effective and focuses on deep healing.
Do you want to transform your life? Do you find that you just can’t let go of your thoughts, feelings, or behaviors? Wouldn’t you like to just put it all behind you and move on to living a happier and fuller life? We work with adults, children, and adolescents who are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, grief and loss, PTSD, trauma, behavioral challenges, stress, and much more. We have the clinical expertise to help you heal from trauma. Trauma can be caused by bullying, all forms of discrimination, relationship issues, betrayal, divorce, death, illness, childhood abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, military combat, violent crime, motor vehicle accident, LGBTQ struggles, and so much more. We can help you figure out what would be the best path towards healing.
Our intensive trauma-focused therapy is proven-effective and focuses on deep healing.
Do you want to transform your life? Do you find that you just can’t let go of your thoughts, feelings, or behaviors? Wouldn’t you like to just put it all behind you and move on to living a happier and fuller life? We work with adults, children, and adolescents who are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, grief and loss, PTSD, trauma, behavioral challenges, stress, and much more. We have the clinical expertise to help you heal from trauma. Trauma can be caused by bullying, all forms of discrimination, relationship issues, betrayal, divorce, death, illness, childhood abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, military combat, violent crime, motor vehicle accident, LGBTQ struggles, and so much more. We can help you figure out what would be the best path towards healing.
(336) 203-9543 View (336) 203-9543
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Full Life Counseling & Recovery
Treatment Center, MAEd, LCMHC-S, LCAS, CCS
Not Verified Not Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27104
We bring hope to families living in fear, and we help direct individuals and families to treatment resources and other recovery resources that are consistent with each families needs, preferences and resources. As independent addiction specialists, we have no affiliation with any specific treatment program, which allows us the freedom to make referrals that are most appropriate for the individual. While we honor & appreciate the legacy of 12-step recovery, we recognize that there are many other pathways to recovery. Our mission is to bring hope, guidance, support and community for individuals and families affected by substance use or mental health disorders in pursuit of a full life in recovery.
We bring hope to families living in fear, and we help direct individuals and families to treatment resources and other recovery resources that are consistent with each families needs, preferences and resources. As independent addiction specialists, we have no affiliation with any specific treatment program, which allows us the freedom to make referrals that are most appropriate for the individual. While we honor & appreciate the legacy of 12-step recovery, we recognize that there are many other pathways to recovery. Our mission is to bring hope, guidance, support and community for individuals and families affected by substance use or mental health disorders in pursuit of a full life in recovery.
(336) 347-4979 View (336) 347-4979
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Carolina House - Adult Outpatient
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27607
Carolina House offers an intensive outpatient program (IOP) in Raleigh, North Carolina, for people age 17 and older of all genders who are struggling with anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders. At our outpatient treatment center, clients can receive care while still fulfilling their daily responsibilities, such as attending school or work. Clients can enter outpatient care directly or transition to treatment from a more intensive level of care. Typically, the duration of our IOP is 30-60 days, and clients participate in three-hour treatment sessions five days a week. We offer a range of diverse services in our IOP, including individual, family, group, and experiential therapies that are led by highly trained eating disorder treatment specialists. Our therapies are informed by dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to meet the unique needs of each person. In group therapy, discussions may cover topics such as nutrition education, healthy coping skills, body image acceptance, and relapse prevention strategies.
Carolina House offers an intensive outpatient program (IOP) in Raleigh, North Carolina, for people age 17 and older of all genders who are struggling with anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders. At our outpatient treatment center, clients can receive care while still fulfilling their daily responsibilities, such as attending school or work. Clients can enter outpatient care directly or transition to treatment from a more intensive level of care. Typically, the duration of our IOP is 30-60 days, and clients participate in three-hour treatment sessions five days a week. We offer a range of diverse services in our IOP, including individual, family, group, and experiential therapies that are led by highly trained eating disorder treatment specialists. Our therapies are informed by dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to meet the unique needs of each person. In group therapy, discussions may cover topics such as nutrition education, healthy coping skills, body image acceptance, and relapse prevention strategies.
(984) 254-3765 View (984) 254-3765
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Triangle Springs
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27617
Triangle Springs is a leading provider of high-quality behavioral healthcare services. Our engaged and mission-driven team is dedicated to Changing People's Lives through a patient-centric approach to delivering superior outcomes. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide quality, compassionate treatment of mental illness and addiction, offering a broad scope of inpatient and outpatient services for our diverse patient population.
Triangle Springs is a leading provider of high-quality behavioral healthcare services. Our engaged and mission-driven team is dedicated to Changing People's Lives through a patient-centric approach to delivering superior outcomes. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide quality, compassionate treatment of mental illness and addiction, offering a broad scope of inpatient and outpatient services for our diverse patient population.
(984) 205-5734 View (984) 205-5734
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New Vision Therapy
Treatment Center, LCSW, LCAS, CSI
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27403
New Vision Therapy, PLLC is made up of a variety of therapists using numerous therapeutic approaches. We work with adolescents and adults in individual, group, and family therapeutic sessions. If you are struggling with substance abuse, alcohol use, relationship or family difficulties or difficulties living the life you want please contact New Vision Therapy, PLLC. We offer cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems therapy, medicated assistance recovery (MAR), life coaching, couples therapy, family therapy and complementary therapeutic services such as yoga. Feel free to contact us and we will be glad to help you determine what care you need. At New Vision Therapy, PLLC we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where you can discover your sustainable and empowering solutions. We will not refer to you as a client or patient but see those we are helping as guests. Guests are treated respectfully, courteously, and equitably. That is the care you will receive at New Vision Therapy, PLLC. We understand that it is difficult to ask for help, and we respect your courage to step forward pursuing your goals and working toward the life you want.
New Vision Therapy, PLLC is made up of a variety of therapists using numerous therapeutic approaches. We work with adolescents and adults in individual, group, and family therapeutic sessions. If you are struggling with substance abuse, alcohol use, relationship or family difficulties or difficulties living the life you want please contact New Vision Therapy, PLLC. We offer cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems therapy, medicated assistance recovery (MAR), life coaching, couples therapy, family therapy and complementary therapeutic services such as yoga. Feel free to contact us and we will be glad to help you determine what care you need. At New Vision Therapy, PLLC we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where you can discover your sustainable and empowering solutions. We will not refer to you as a client or patient but see those we are helping as guests. Guests are treated respectfully, courteously, and equitably. That is the care you will receive at New Vision Therapy, PLLC. We understand that it is difficult to ask for help, and we respect your courage to step forward pursuing your goals and working toward the life you want.
(336) 818-5263 View (336) 818-5263
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Fernandez Community Center
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Raleigh, NC 27614
Fernandez Community Center offers a range of services including Outpatient Behavioral Health Treatment, Psychiatric Evaluation, Medication Management, Telepsychiatry, Substance Abuse Treatment, Opioid Treatment, and Tailored Care Management. Our mission is to enhance the quality of mental health and substance abuse services by combating stigma and safeguarding the rights of individuals facing mental illness and substance abuse. We are dedicated to fostering therapeutic systems that enhance overall quality of life. Our team strives to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for our clients. Key Staff: Director - Yanet Fernandez Cerda, PhD, LCMHCS, LCAS, RPT; Psychiatrist - Dr. Eric Mizelle.
Fernandez Community Center offers a range of services including Outpatient Behavioral Health Treatment, Psychiatric Evaluation, Medication Management, Telepsychiatry, Substance Abuse Treatment, Opioid Treatment, and Tailored Care Management. Our mission is to enhance the quality of mental health and substance abuse services by combating stigma and safeguarding the rights of individuals facing mental illness and substance abuse. We are dedicated to fostering therapeutic systems that enhance overall quality of life. Our team strives to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for our clients. Key Staff: Director - Yanet Fernandez Cerda, PhD, LCMHCS, LCAS, RPT; Psychiatrist - Dr. Eric Mizelle.
(919) 694-4151 View (919) 694-4151
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Certus Psychiatry and Integrated Care
Treatment Center, MD
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27607
Certus is Latin for determined. At Certus Psychiatric & Integrated Care in Raleigh, we are determined to help our patients emotionally and physically to achieve balance by being active participants in their own care. At Certus, we are a "stigma-free zone." You can come to us with peace of mind in knowing no one will stand in judgment of you. Our primary objectives are to evaluate your symptoms and develop strategies to help put you on a path to recovery and wellness.
Certus is Latin for determined. At Certus Psychiatric & Integrated Care in Raleigh, we are determined to help our patients emotionally and physically to achieve balance by being active participants in their own care. At Certus, we are a "stigma-free zone." You can come to us with peace of mind in knowing no one will stand in judgment of you. Our primary objectives are to evaluate your symptoms and develop strategies to help put you on a path to recovery and wellness.
(984) 223-9185 View (984) 223-9185
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Better Beginnings Healthcare Solutions
Treatment Center, PhD
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, NC 28305
Better Beginnings Healthcare Solutions Llc is a Behavioral and mental health agency that is responsible for assuring the delivery of community based mental health, mental retardation, substance abuse and/or behavioral health services to individuals and families.
Better Beginnings Healthcare Solutions Llc is a Behavioral and mental health agency that is responsible for assuring the delivery of community based mental health, mental retardation, substance abuse and/or behavioral health services to individuals and families.
(910) 877-8073 View (910) 877-8073
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Welwynn Outpatient Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27615
Like many professionals with successful careers, our founder managed to build a thriving business in spite of being a full-fledged alcoholic. The day finally came for him to face the music and it was a turning point in his life for which he is profoundly grateful. As a result, Welwynn services only executives and professionals who struggle with mental health or alcohol and drug addictions, allowing them to get help in a setting with people to whom they most closely align. His belief is that by coupling the professional peer component with the outpatient element will make a difficult circumstance just a little more palatable and accessible; in the end, leading to a better path for recovery.
Like many professionals with successful careers, our founder managed to build a thriving business in spite of being a full-fledged alcoholic. The day finally came for him to face the music and it was a turning point in his life for which he is profoundly grateful. As a result, Welwynn services only executives and professionals who struggle with mental health or alcohol and drug addictions, allowing them to get help in a setting with people to whom they most closely align. His belief is that by coupling the professional peer component with the outpatient element will make a difficult circumstance just a little more palatable and accessible; in the end, leading to a better path for recovery.
(984) 244-0534 View (984) 244-0534

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Trauma and PTSD Treatment Centers

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.