Trauma and PTSD Therapists in 21061

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Bay Area Counseling & Consultation, LLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Congratulations on taking the steps towards a healthier and happier you! Life will have challenges and we are here to support you while you navigate through them. BACC is a Trauma Informed Mental Health Group Practice, and it would be our privilege to support you on this journey. Our mission is to meet each person where they are and offer empathetic and supportive treatment approaches, we believe bringing awareness to mental health is vital to overall health and happiness. Our Clinicians practice from an evidenced-based lens to treat mental health symptoms and restore individuals to their optimal functioning.
Congratulations on taking the steps towards a healthier and happier you! Life will have challenges and we are here to support you while you navigate through them. BACC is a Trauma Informed Mental Health Group Practice, and it would be our privilege to support you on this journey. Our mission is to meet each person where they are and offer empathetic and supportive treatment approaches, we believe bringing awareness to mental health is vital to overall health and happiness. Our Clinicians practice from an evidenced-based lens to treat mental health symptoms and restore individuals to their optimal functioning.
(410) 421-7915 View (410) 421-7915
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Dr. Regina Miller Nadir
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
Glen Burnie, MD 21061  (Online Only)
Nadir specializes in trauma-based treatment and uses evidence-based treatment modalities to address client needs.
Dr. Nadir served children, youth, and their families since 1997. She gravitated towards this field because there is such a need to help families grow spiritually, emotionally, socially, and mentally. Dr. Nadir is challenged to assist others who may not be operating at their highest/fullest potential as a result of complex trauma and obstacles that have hindered them. Dr. Nadir is humbled to help someone grow beyond what they thought they could imagine by using clinical skills to encourage mindset shifts and recognize areas of strengths despite experiences.
Nadir specializes in trauma-based treatment and uses evidence-based treatment modalities to address client needs.
Dr. Nadir served children, youth, and their families since 1997. She gravitated towards this field because there is such a need to help families grow spiritually, emotionally, socially, and mentally. Dr. Nadir is challenged to assist others who may not be operating at their highest/fullest potential as a result of complex trauma and obstacles that have hindered them. Dr. Nadir is humbled to help someone grow beyond what they thought they could imagine by using clinical skills to encourage mindset shifts and recognize areas of strengths despite experiences.
(301) 962-2918 View (301) 962-2918
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Gregory Wright Jr
Counselor, LCPC, MA
Verified Verified
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
I specialize in treating individuals who are experiencing trauma and PTSD symptoms that can lead to an inability to function and maintain a positive, healthy living style.
I am a licensed therapist approved by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists to practice in the state of Maryland. I have many years of experience working with a multicultural and humanistic perspective in holistic wellness. I provide a client-centered approach while utilizing a Humanistic Perspective, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and multiple modalities to treat multiple mental and behavioral health needs to different ethnic groups, sexual orientations, and genders.
I specialize in treating individuals who are experiencing trauma and PTSD symptoms that can lead to an inability to function and maintain a positive, healthy living style.
I am a licensed therapist approved by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists to practice in the state of Maryland. I have many years of experience working with a multicultural and humanistic perspective in holistic wellness. I provide a client-centered approach while utilizing a Humanistic Perspective, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and multiple modalities to treat multiple mental and behavioral health needs to different ethnic groups, sexual orientations, and genders.
(443) 457-9741 View (443) 457-9741
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Tylethea Mathis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CTP
Verified Verified
Glen Burnie, MD 21061  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have a passion to advocate for adolescence/adults who find it difficult to articulate their needs due to c-PTSD, PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
Every day we have a choice in life, do we repeat or evolve? Working together, we will create a treatment plan to help you live your best life. A motivated adolescent or adult can successfully change their perceptions regarding their trauma, anxiety, and/or depression through detailed, science-based exercises that will help them create attainable goals and master techniques to create lasting behavioral change. An ideal client will commit to and engage in consistent therapy and is willing to identify what is important to them for growth and life success.
I have a passion to advocate for adolescence/adults who find it difficult to articulate their needs due to c-PTSD, PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
Every day we have a choice in life, do we repeat or evolve? Working together, we will create a treatment plan to help you live your best life. A motivated adolescent or adult can successfully change their perceptions regarding their trauma, anxiety, and/or depression through detailed, science-based exercises that will help them create attainable goals and master techniques to create lasting behavioral change. An ideal client will commit to and engage in consistent therapy and is willing to identify what is important to them for growth and life success.
(410) 498-8160 View (410) 498-8160
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Kris Hopkins
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glen Burnie, MD 21061  (Online Only)
I am passionate about providing therapy and psychological assessment from a holistic point of view. I specialize in health psychology, trauma, autism, ADHD, chronic illness and working with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community. I have found that my lived experiences have driven the areas of psychology I focus on the most. Being queer, AuDHD, and having my own experiences with trauma and chronic illness, I have experienced firsthand some downfalls of the healthcare system. I try my hardest to help others with both similar and different lived experiences navigate life through finding balanced, sustainable, and holistic solutions.
I am passionate about providing therapy and psychological assessment from a holistic point of view. I specialize in health psychology, trauma, autism, ADHD, chronic illness and working with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community. I have found that my lived experiences have driven the areas of psychology I focus on the most. Being queer, AuDHD, and having my own experiences with trauma and chronic illness, I have experienced firsthand some downfalls of the healthcare system. I try my hardest to help others with both similar and different lived experiences navigate life through finding balanced, sustainable, and holistic solutions.
(336) 975-8723 View (336) 975-8723
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Sherri Joynes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Glen Burnie, MD 21061  (Online Only)
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I have been trained in trauma-focused CBT with specialties in  PTSD, Depression, Anxiety and Interpersonal Relationships.
Our individual experiences play a role in shaping our personalities, how we see the world, and how we view ourselves. My goal is to help increase your self-awareness through self-exploration and world-exploration. This approach requires openmindedness, flexibility, and hard work. As a poet, I take a creative approach to nearly all I do, particularly therapy. Life is all about balance and therapy can be emotionally draining work. So I like to make therapy as fun and interesting as possible. I love working with people who are willing to learn, are open to trying new things, who want to grow and like to have fun in the process.
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I have been trained in trauma-focused CBT with specialties in  PTSD, Depression, Anxiety and Interpersonal Relationships.
Our individual experiences play a role in shaping our personalities, how we see the world, and how we view ourselves. My goal is to help increase your self-awareness through self-exploration and world-exploration. This approach requires openmindedness, flexibility, and hard work. As a poet, I take a creative approach to nearly all I do, particularly therapy. Life is all about balance and therapy can be emotionally draining work. So I like to make therapy as fun and interesting as possible. I love working with people who are willing to learn, are open to trying new things, who want to grow and like to have fun in the process.
(410) 862-3778 View (410) 862-3778
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Venus Ahmadi
Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Glen Burnie, MD 21061  (Online Only)
I have experience working with individuals in the area of anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, coping skills, decision making, adjustment, and dual diagnoses with various substance use disorders.
Hi there! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at the group practice Eclectic Therapy Collective (ETC). ETC is a collective group of clinicians who identify as using an eclectic approach in treatment. This means that I integrate multiple therapy techniques in sessions to individualize treatment for each client. I have been a clinician for over 6+ years, and belief in the value of a strong therapeutic alliance for the success of therapy and prioritize creating a trusting, safe, and nonjudgmental environment for clients to feel comfortable opening up and work through whatever .
I have experience working with individuals in the area of anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, coping skills, decision making, adjustment, and dual diagnoses with various substance use disorders.
Hi there! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at the group practice Eclectic Therapy Collective (ETC). ETC is a collective group of clinicians who identify as using an eclectic approach in treatment. This means that I integrate multiple therapy techniques in sessions to individualize treatment for each client. I have been a clinician for over 6+ years, and belief in the value of a strong therapeutic alliance for the success of therapy and prioritize creating a trusting, safe, and nonjudgmental environment for clients to feel comfortable opening up and work through whatever .
(443) 665-0938 x1 View (443) 665-0938 x1
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Kim Y Nicholson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Glen Burnie, MD 21061  (Online Only)
Using Cognitive Behavior and Cognitive Processing Therapy approaches, I provide client-focused and trauma-sensitive therapy in a judgement free environment.
Hello overcomer! Yes...you! Do you look like you have it all together on the outside, but are secretly falling apart on the inside...or has daily living gotten the best of you? Either way, I am here to help you take control of your thinking and behavior patterns and get back to or start living the life you desire? I am a retired Air Force Veteran and former government employee who understands how life's issues can drain you. I am a great listener and forward to helping you develop the skills needed to live the life you desire. If you ready to begin this journey...let's connect now!
Using Cognitive Behavior and Cognitive Processing Therapy approaches, I provide client-focused and trauma-sensitive therapy in a judgement free environment.
Hello overcomer! Yes...you! Do you look like you have it all together on the outside, but are secretly falling apart on the inside...or has daily living gotten the best of you? Either way, I am here to help you take control of your thinking and behavior patterns and get back to or start living the life you desire? I am a retired Air Force Veteran and former government employee who understands how life's issues can drain you. I am a great listener and forward to helping you develop the skills needed to live the life you desire. If you ready to begin this journey...let's connect now!
(443) 552-7635 View (443) 552-7635
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Steven Plummer
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
I specialize in treating first responders (police, fire, EMS, and military) in a supportive and confidential environment with issues from stress at home and on the job to critical incidents, substance misuse and trauma.
As a therapist, I aim to provide direct and honest feedback while providing you with support and empathy to make changes. Working on trust and building a strong relationship is the foundation for getting the most out of counseling. Together we will work to define and address the issues to get on to better living.
I specialize in treating first responders (police, fire, EMS, and military) in a supportive and confidential environment with issues from stress at home and on the job to critical incidents, substance misuse and trauma.
As a therapist, I aim to provide direct and honest feedback while providing you with support and empathy to make changes. Working on trust and building a strong relationship is the foundation for getting the most out of counseling. Together we will work to define and address the issues to get on to better living.
(410) 760-9079 View (410) 760-9079
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David Kellner
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MDiv, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
My therapy with children (often play therapy) and adolescents involves the family system in addressing compliance, anxiety, depression, trauma, attention, impulsivity, academic under performance and behavioral concerns.
Henri Nouwen says, "real care means the willingness to help each other in making our brokenness into the gateway to joy." Perhaps it is the broken pieces of your life that have brought you to this page - broken relationships, broken dreams or just feeling broken. In this you are not alone, but it is my firm conviction that the broken pieces that are strewn about you can become the very material needed in creating wholeness and peace.
My therapy with children (often play therapy) and adolescents involves the family system in addressing compliance, anxiety, depression, trauma, attention, impulsivity, academic under performance and behavioral concerns.
Henri Nouwen says, "real care means the willingness to help each other in making our brokenness into the gateway to joy." Perhaps it is the broken pieces of your life that have brought you to this page - broken relationships, broken dreams or just feeling broken. In this you are not alone, but it is my firm conviction that the broken pieces that are strewn about you can become the very material needed in creating wholeness and peace.
(443) 205-4399 View (443) 205-4399
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Compassionate Grace Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
I have been working as a therapist since 2013 and have specific training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma Treatment, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Compassionate Grace Counseling Center is a Christian counseling program. It is our mission to provide quality counseling services from a compassionate, professional perspective in order to empower individuals, families, and youth to take control of their emotional health by providing clients with the recovery skills needed to thrive. This is accomplished through education, counseling, motivation, skills training, and participation in the treatment of unhealthy behaviors. Specialties include: Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Trauma/PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Addiction, Mood Disorders, Thought Disorders, and Weight Loss.
I have been working as a therapist since 2013 and have specific training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma Treatment, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Compassionate Grace Counseling Center is a Christian counseling program. It is our mission to provide quality counseling services from a compassionate, professional perspective in order to empower individuals, families, and youth to take control of their emotional health by providing clients with the recovery skills needed to thrive. This is accomplished through education, counseling, motivation, skills training, and participation in the treatment of unhealthy behaviors. Specialties include: Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Trauma/PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Addiction, Mood Disorders, Thought Disorders, and Weight Loss.
(443) 400-7766 View (443) 400-7766
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Kim Hudson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, ATR-BC, CSAT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you - Maya Angelou. I specialize in working with those who struggle with compulsive sexual behaviors, pornography use, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, enmeshment, infidelity, sexual abuse, betrayal trauma, disenfranchised or ambiguous grief, C-PTSD & PTSD.
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you - Maya Angelou. I specialize in working with those who struggle with compulsive sexual behaviors, pornography use, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, enmeshment, infidelity, sexual abuse, betrayal trauma, disenfranchised or ambiguous grief, C-PTSD & PTSD.
(410) 927-1366 View (410) 927-1366
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Nerd Adventure Therapy 20
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Through individual therapy, we can work on processing trauma, stress, and complex emotions in a one-on-one setting.
Do you relate to the world through your Nerdy interests? Do you love to watch anime, play video games, or play tabletop role-playing games? Do you feel that being a Nerd/Geek is part of who you are and how you cope with the world? If this sounds like you, whether you are a teen or just young at heart, my practice is for you! I incorporate Geek and Nerd culture into both my individual therapy and my group therapy! I believe that nerdy interests can help us make sense of the world just like music or art. I treat both individual clients as well as run Therapeauticallly Applied- Role Playing Game Social Skills groups!
Through individual therapy, we can work on processing trauma, stress, and complex emotions in a one-on-one setting.
Do you relate to the world through your Nerdy interests? Do you love to watch anime, play video games, or play tabletop role-playing games? Do you feel that being a Nerd/Geek is part of who you are and how you cope with the world? If this sounds like you, whether you are a teen or just young at heart, my practice is for you! I incorporate Geek and Nerd culture into both my individual therapy and my group therapy! I believe that nerdy interests can help us make sense of the world just like music or art. I treat both individual clients as well as run Therapeauticallly Applied- Role Playing Game Social Skills groups!
(410) 443-0177 View (410) 443-0177
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Jacinta Casey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
I have experience working with clients who have a history of trauma, who are of low socioeconomic status, and who are the first generation to be open to therapy.
I work with those struggling with confidence/self-esteem/self-compassion, those interested in working on emotion identification and regulation, and those struggling with inattentiveness/focus difficulties. I help those who want to build up their coping skills toolkit. I am interested in working with those striving to identify and live aligned with their values and eager to engage in therapy. I am comfortable with people who might be the first generation willing to engage and trust the therapeutic relationship. I want to work with someone who wants to find balance and acceptance in a life of suffering and joy.
I have experience working with clients who have a history of trauma, who are of low socioeconomic status, and who are the first generation to be open to therapy.
I work with those struggling with confidence/self-esteem/self-compassion, those interested in working on emotion identification and regulation, and those struggling with inattentiveness/focus difficulties. I help those who want to build up their coping skills toolkit. I am interested in working with those striving to identify and live aligned with their values and eager to engage in therapy. I am comfortable with people who might be the first generation willing to engage and trust the therapeutic relationship. I want to work with someone who wants to find balance and acceptance in a life of suffering and joy.
(667) 843-7847 View (667) 843-7847
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Morgan Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Ideally, I'd treat clients with a trauma history. Someone with a mixture of short and long term trauma. My ideal client is eager to learn and wants to find a way to become their own safe space. Someone who wants to learn how to set and maintain healthy boundaries, find out their triggers, and treat themselves with patience.
Ideally, I'd treat clients with a trauma history. Someone with a mixture of short and long term trauma. My ideal client is eager to learn and wants to find a way to become their own safe space. Someone who wants to learn how to set and maintain healthy boundaries, find out their triggers, and treat themselves with patience.
(667) 243-2655 View (667) 243-2655
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Brenden Stinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
I specialize in crisis intervention and enjoy helping individuals with trauma disorders, stress management, autism, and life transitions.
For me, there is no ideal client. To some extent, everyone is on a spectrum of depression and anxiety, and I seek to work with clients who need assistance becoming oriented toward improvement. I have personal and professional experience and understand how difficult it is to find someone patient enough to grow alongside a client through the therapeutic process. I want to work alongside you to help you live a happy, meaningful life with these conditions.
I specialize in crisis intervention and enjoy helping individuals with trauma disorders, stress management, autism, and life transitions.
For me, there is no ideal client. To some extent, everyone is on a spectrum of depression and anxiety, and I seek to work with clients who need assistance becoming oriented toward improvement. I have personal and professional experience and understand how difficult it is to find someone patient enough to grow alongside a client through the therapeutic process. I want to work alongside you to help you live a happy, meaningful life with these conditions.
(667) 222-1891 View (667) 222-1891
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Michelle Glenn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
Glen Burnie, MD 21061  (Online Only)
She holds certifications in Level I Trauma Treatment from The Ferentz Institute for Advanced Psychotherapy, and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Level 2 from the I.
I am Michelle, a body positive BIPOC clinician and LGBTQIA+ ally with specialized experience in trauma-informed psychotherapy working with survivors of intimate partner violence, complex PTSD, disruption of childhood attachment, PTSD, acute stress, mood and anxiety disorders. Are you looking for someone who just gets you? Someone who is going to hold up a mirror and help you face your fears? In a way that challenges you, so you can develop tools you can use for the rest of your life? Call to make an appointment today!
She holds certifications in Level I Trauma Treatment from The Ferentz Institute for Advanced Psychotherapy, and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Level 2 from the I.
I am Michelle, a body positive BIPOC clinician and LGBTQIA+ ally with specialized experience in trauma-informed psychotherapy working with survivors of intimate partner violence, complex PTSD, disruption of childhood attachment, PTSD, acute stress, mood and anxiety disorders. Are you looking for someone who just gets you? Someone who is going to hold up a mirror and help you face your fears? In a way that challenges you, so you can develop tools you can use for the rest of your life? Call to make an appointment today!
(424) 286-4752 View (424) 286-4752
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Launa Duffy
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Glen Burnie, MD 21061  (Online Only)
Hello! I am a licensed counselor in Maryland with a NCC national certification, board certified telemental health counselor, and certified clinical trauma professional designation. I work with clients in managing their anxieties, exploring attachment for healthier relationships now, and career counseling for all ages and stages.
Hello! I am a licensed counselor in Maryland with a NCC national certification, board certified telemental health counselor, and certified clinical trauma professional designation. I work with clients in managing their anxieties, exploring attachment for healthier relationships now, and career counseling for all ages and stages.
(443) 457-9810 View (443) 457-9810
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Genevieve Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Glen Burnie, MD 21061  (Online Only)
The idea of exploring therapy can be difficult, confusing, and uncomfortable. It can also be your first step toward health, balance, and emotional freedom. You can achieve this from the privacy and comfort of your own home via telehealth. I have been helping individuals and couples successfully navigate the counseling process for over 18 years by identifying and changing unconscious beliefs that sabotage personal/relational success and emotional well being. My special interests and certifications are in informed trauma therapy, complex grief and bereavement, anxiety disorders, veterans mental health and telehealth.
The idea of exploring therapy can be difficult, confusing, and uncomfortable. It can also be your first step toward health, balance, and emotional freedom. You can achieve this from the privacy and comfort of your own home via telehealth. I have been helping individuals and couples successfully navigate the counseling process for over 18 years by identifying and changing unconscious beliefs that sabotage personal/relational success and emotional well being. My special interests and certifications are in informed trauma therapy, complex grief and bereavement, anxiety disorders, veterans mental health and telehealth.
(240) 913-6410 View (240) 913-6410
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Tiffon Bryant
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glen Burnie, MD 21061  (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Tiffon and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over a decade of work experience in the mental health and human services field. I provide individual counseling for those seeking to navigate issues associated with trauma, emotional and behavioral health disorders.
Hi! My name is Tiffon and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over a decade of work experience in the mental health and human services field. I provide individual counseling for those seeking to navigate issues associated with trauma, emotional and behavioral health disorders.
(410) 881-8159 View (410) 881-8159
Trauma and PTSD Therapists

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.