Trauma and PTSD Treatment Centers in Pittsboro, NC

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Mindpath Health - Shannon Road, Durham
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Pittsboro, NC 27312
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 - Chapel Hill
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Pittsboro, NC 27312
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
Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Life circumstance, opportunity, experience, early relationships... All of these often plan into which parts of you get the most attention and which parts lie dominate, waiting to be rediscovered. Whatever your needs may be, we are here to offer objective, non-judgmental and clinical support. Our team is committed to your wellness & we feel tremendously grateful to walk alongside you during this part of your journey.
Life circumstance, opportunity, experience, early relationships... All of these often plan into which parts of you get the most attention and which parts lie dominate, waiting to be rediscovered. Whatever your needs may be, we are here to offer objective, non-judgmental and clinical support. Our team is committed to your wellness & we feel tremendously grateful to walk alongside you during this part of your journey.
(919) 355-3130 View (919) 355-3130
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Apex Cary Teen Intensive Outpatient Program
Treatment Center, MA, LPA, HSP-PA
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Teen intensive treatment for teens struggling with poor self-esteem, inappropriate emotional regulation skills, self-harm urges or behaviors, anxiety, depression, body image issues, and those with suicidal ideation. If your teen is struggling with these or other issues impacting home or school life and their relationships our program can help them develop increased emotional regulation skills, improved communication skills, improved relationships, a better sense of self, and reduced symptoms of self-harm. Our clients leave us feeling optimistic about life and feel like they have a life worth living.
Teen intensive treatment for teens struggling with poor self-esteem, inappropriate emotional regulation skills, self-harm urges or behaviors, anxiety, depression, body image issues, and those with suicidal ideation. If your teen is struggling with these or other issues impacting home or school life and their relationships our program can help them develop increased emotional regulation skills, improved communication skills, improved relationships, a better sense of self, and reduced symptoms of self-harm. Our clients leave us feeling optimistic about life and feel like they have a life worth living.
(919) 296-4804 View (919) 296-4804

More Treatment Centers Nearby

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Holly Hill Inpatient and Outpatient Services
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
In-person and virtual programming offered! The Pines at Holly Hill Adult (18+) and Adolescent (13-17 years old) Outpatient offers two programs: Partial Hospitalization (Mon-Fri from 8:45am-2:00pm) and Intensive Outpatient: (Mon-Wed-Fri from 8:45am-12:00pm). Led by our Director of Outpatient and staffed with a team of medical professionals (Psychiatrists, Therapists and Registered Nurse), each program uses elements of evidence-based practice such as Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help patients in need of more supportive treatment. The Pines patients receive medication management while participating in skills-based groups, mindfulness and meditation and expressive arts therapy. Contact us today to speak to a clinician. We are here to help!
In-person and virtual programming offered! The Pines at Holly Hill Adult (18+) and Adolescent (13-17 years old) Outpatient offers two programs: Partial Hospitalization (Mon-Fri from 8:45am-2:00pm) and Intensive Outpatient: (Mon-Wed-Fri from 8:45am-12:00pm). Led by our Director of Outpatient and staffed with a team of medical professionals (Psychiatrists, Therapists and Registered Nurse), each program uses elements of evidence-based practice such as Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help patients in need of more supportive treatment. The Pines patients receive medication management while participating in skills-based groups, mindfulness and meditation and expressive arts therapy. Contact us today to speak to a clinician. We are here to help!
(919) 587-8157 View (919) 587-8157
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Full Life Counseling & Recovery
Treatment Center, MAEd, LCMHC-S, LCAS, CCS
Not Verified Not Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
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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Certus Psychiatry and Integrated Care
Treatment Center, MD
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
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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Welwynn Outpatient Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
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

Online Treatment Centers

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Agape Christian Counseling
Treatment Center, MA, LCMHC
Not Verified Not Verified
Charlotte, NC 28227
The word "agape" signifies God's unconditional love for us and likewise, we try to extend the same love and care for our clients as we walk beside them on their journey of healing and growth. Agape Christian Counseling provides professional counseling from a Christian perspective. Our counselors are fully or provisionally licensed counselors in the state of North Carolina who are trained in individual, marriage and family counseling. Our counselors work with children, adolescents, and adults and provide individual, family and marriage counseling. We are qualified in addressing the issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, parenting, marital difficulties or family discord. While taking an integrative approach to therapy, we welcome all people who seek counseling, regardless of religious background. We offer in person, phone and video counseling sessions.
The word "agape" signifies God's unconditional love for us and likewise, we try to extend the same love and care for our clients as we walk beside them on their journey of healing and growth. Agape Christian Counseling provides professional counseling from a Christian perspective. Our counselors are fully or provisionally licensed counselors in the state of North Carolina who are trained in individual, marriage and family counseling. Our counselors work with children, adolescents, and adults and provide individual, family and marriage counseling. We are qualified in addressing the issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, parenting, marital difficulties or family discord. While taking an integrative approach to therapy, we welcome all people who seek counseling, regardless of religious background. We offer in person, phone and video counseling sessions.
(704) 879-3588 View (704) 879-3588
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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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West Counseling
Treatment Center, MACC, MAMFT, LCMHC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Concord, NC 28025
Specialties treated here include: Anxiety/PTSD, Depression, Mood Disorders, Substance abuse assessments and treatments, Anger, psychotic disorders, Behavioral issues, Pre/marriage counseling, SAY/ sexual issues, bereavement/loss, mediation, parent coordination, Christian/faith respecting, developmental issues/IDD.
We provide in office, telehealth, and community/home based clinical counseling services. We are open Mon-Sat, 9am-8pm. by Appointment only. We have a team of providers that have many specialties and area of experience. We are here to help in your moment of crisis and need. We know what it is to serve. We look forward to the opportunity to serve and assist you. We have male/female providers, with diverse backgrounds.
Specialties treated here include: Anxiety/PTSD, Depression, Mood Disorders, Substance abuse assessments and treatments, Anger, psychotic disorders, Behavioral issues, Pre/marriage counseling, SAY/ sexual issues, bereavement/loss, mediation, parent coordination, Christian/faith respecting, developmental issues/IDD.
We provide in office, telehealth, and community/home based clinical counseling services. We are open Mon-Sat, 9am-8pm. by Appointment only. We have a team of providers that have many specialties and area of experience. We are here to help in your moment of crisis and need. We know what it is to serve. We look forward to the opportunity to serve and assist you. We have male/female providers, with diverse backgrounds.
(704) 603-6238 View (704) 603-6238
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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 - 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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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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Mindpath Health - Huntersville
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Huntersville, NC 28078
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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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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Genesis...A New Beginning
Treatment Center, LCAS, LCMHC
Not Verified Not Verified
Concord, NC 28025
Genesis A New Beginning provides counseling services for individuals and families. Genesis A New Beginning began in 2003. We have offices in Charlotte, Concord and Salisbury. We maintain a staff of some of the best licensed counselors in the field. Each of our staff are focused and purpose driven to assist others in improving their lives. Contact Genesis today and begin your journey of wellness. We are excited to announce the addition of our Neuroscience Department. In our Brain Health Center we assist clients with depression, anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, OCD, addictions, TBI and so much more. We utilize a blending of traditional cognitive therapy with non-invasive and drug free brain health therapy. Call us today for real solutions to the issues that have challenged you in the past.
Genesis A New Beginning provides counseling services for individuals and families. Genesis A New Beginning began in 2003. We have offices in Charlotte, Concord and Salisbury. We maintain a staff of some of the best licensed counselors in the field. Each of our staff are focused and purpose driven to assist others in improving their lives. Contact Genesis today and begin your journey of wellness. We are excited to announce the addition of our Neuroscience Department. In our Brain Health Center we assist clients with depression, anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, OCD, addictions, TBI and so much more. We utilize a blending of traditional cognitive therapy with non-invasive and drug free brain health therapy. Call us today for real solutions to the issues that have challenged you in the past.
(704) 741-4407 View (704) 741-4407

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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.