Trauma and PTSD Therapists in 80120

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Charity Rauls
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Littleton, CO 80120  (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! My name is Charity Rauls and I'm a licensed therapist specializing in helping adults heal from trauma and PTSD. I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal and grow, and I'm dedicated to helping my clients overcome their past experiences and live fulfilling lives. My primary modalities are EMDR and parts work, both of which are evidence-based and effective in treating trauma-related conditions.
Hello and welcome! My name is Charity Rauls and I'm a licensed therapist specializing in helping adults heal from trauma and PTSD. I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal and grow, and I'm dedicated to helping my clients overcome their past experiences and live fulfilling lives. My primary modalities are EMDR and parts work, both of which are evidence-based and effective in treating trauma-related conditions.
(720) 797-8557 View (720) 797-8557
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Molly Rust
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Littleton, CO 80120
Her clinical focuses include trauma, adolescents, adults, infant and early childhood mental health, global mental health, and substance use disorders.
Schedule online instantly through my website link in my bio! Molly is passionate about working with individuals through existential and humanistic lenses and a narrative framework. Molly views therapy as being a partnership between therapist and client. She feels that clients have the ability to initiate and accomplish changes that they see as meaningful. Molly has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including schools, community mental health, and intensive outpatient. Molly has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including schools, community mental health, and intensive outpatient.
Her clinical focuses include trauma, adolescents, adults, infant and early childhood mental health, global mental health, and substance use disorders.
Schedule online instantly through my website link in my bio! Molly is passionate about working with individuals through existential and humanistic lenses and a narrative framework. Molly views therapy as being a partnership between therapist and client. She feels that clients have the ability to initiate and accomplish changes that they see as meaningful. Molly has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including schools, community mental health, and intensive outpatient. Molly has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including schools, community mental health, and intensive outpatient.
(720) 776-1450 View (720) 776-1450
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Erin Boerio
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Littleton, CO 80120
I work with adults whose concerns include depression and anxiety symptoms, trauma responses like PTSD and personality disorder traits, experiences of reality disconnection like hallucinations and dissociation, as well as life stressors and desire for greater understanding of self.
I have learned from 13 years of working with diverse clients that what we seek is often inside of us in one form or another, but hidden deep. We struggle because we learned strategies that helped us cope with times when we didn’t get what we needed or when we were harmed, and those strategies became our default. In our sessions, we will use methods like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and person-centered therapies to help you let go of what no longer serves you and develop new ways of being.
I work with adults whose concerns include depression and anxiety symptoms, trauma responses like PTSD and personality disorder traits, experiences of reality disconnection like hallucinations and dissociation, as well as life stressors and desire for greater understanding of self.
I have learned from 13 years of working with diverse clients that what we seek is often inside of us in one form or another, but hidden deep. We struggle because we learned strategies that helped us cope with times when we didn’t get what we needed or when we were harmed, and those strategies became our default. In our sessions, we will use methods like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and person-centered therapies to help you let go of what no longer serves you and develop new ways of being.
(303) 732-6056 View (303) 732-6056
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Hilary Duesenberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Littleton, CO 80120
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in trauma, women’s issues, eating disorders, faith/spirituality issues, and adults with ADHD.
Guided by honesty and grace, my counseling mission is to create a safe space for open exploration with genuine interactions to foster healing and growth in clients' awareness and resilience. Together, we begin to understand your history, learn new ways to engage with the past, and see how it interferes with the present. This then enables you to make necessary changes in your life. Therapy can be challenging, but this refining process allows us to have a more compassionate and truthful relationship with ourselves and others. Reach out today for a free consultation to see what therapy could look like for you!
I specialize in trauma, women’s issues, eating disorders, faith/spirituality issues, and adults with ADHD.
Guided by honesty and grace, my counseling mission is to create a safe space for open exploration with genuine interactions to foster healing and growth in clients' awareness and resilience. Together, we begin to understand your history, learn new ways to engage with the past, and see how it interferes with the present. This then enables you to make necessary changes in your life. Therapy can be challenging, but this refining process allows us to have a more compassionate and truthful relationship with ourselves and others. Reach out today for a free consultation to see what therapy could look like for you!
(720) 797-7648 View (720) 797-7648
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Kelly Picune
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Littleton, CO 80120
Drawing upon my background in forensic psychology, I incorporate knowledge of trauma, resilience, and the impact of adverse experiences into my counseling practice.
I have been passionate about psychology and helping others for as long as I can remember. One of my early passions became to destigmatize mental health care. Mental health is just as important as physical health. I work with a variety of individuals working to live happier and healthier lives by overcoming many different issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflicts, and more. Through my own personal experience, I know beginning the therapy journey can feel a bit daunting, however I am here to help create a safe and collaborative space where you are comfortable.
Drawing upon my background in forensic psychology, I incorporate knowledge of trauma, resilience, and the impact of adverse experiences into my counseling practice.
I have been passionate about psychology and helping others for as long as I can remember. One of my early passions became to destigmatize mental health care. Mental health is just as important as physical health. I work with a variety of individuals working to live happier and healthier lives by overcoming many different issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflicts, and more. Through my own personal experience, I know beginning the therapy journey can feel a bit daunting, however I am here to help create a safe and collaborative space where you are comfortable.
(866) 783-7914 View (866) 783-7914
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Kimberly Hettel
Counselor, MS, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Littleton, CO 80120
I use a variety of approaches in the counseling space, but my approach is always client-centered and trauma-informed.
To those who are looking for someone to talk to: I’m so glad you’re here. I'm glad you're taking these steps toward growth, healing, finding peace, letting go, or taking back. While counseling helps in a variety of ways, it is my belief that the therapeutic relationship is the most impactful. Therefore, my goal is to be a safe, accepting, and competent counselor for you—no matter where you've come from or where you're trying to go.
I use a variety of approaches in the counseling space, but my approach is always client-centered and trauma-informed.
To those who are looking for someone to talk to: I’m so glad you’re here. I'm glad you're taking these steps toward growth, healing, finding peace, letting go, or taking back. While counseling helps in a variety of ways, it is my belief that the therapeutic relationship is the most impactful. Therefore, my goal is to be a safe, accepting, and competent counselor for you—no matter where you've come from or where you're trying to go.
(720) 802-2508 View (720) 802-2508
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Embark Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, FOLP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Littleton, CO 80120
Therapists at Embark have extensive training in trauma therapy.
Do you want to find more joy in your relationship? Do you wish you and your partner were on the same page? We can help you create the safe and positive relationship you are seeking. Do you and your partner struggle with positive communication, resolving problems effectively, intimacy, or lack of trust? If you and your family are dealing with the many challenges facing parents and children today, we are here to help.
Therapists at Embark have extensive training in trauma therapy.
Do you want to find more joy in your relationship? Do you wish you and your partner were on the same page? We can help you create the safe and positive relationship you are seeking. Do you and your partner struggle with positive communication, resolving problems effectively, intimacy, or lack of trust? If you and your family are dealing with the many challenges facing parents and children today, we are here to help.
(303) 562-1477 View (303) 562-1477
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Meadowbrook Counseling of Colorado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Littleton, CO 80120
Welcome to Meadowbrook Counseling, your sanctuary for healing and growth. We are dedicated to providing personalized therapy services tailored to treat trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and more. Our skilled therapists use evidence-based approaches including EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Solution Focus, combined with innovative treatments like Neurofeedback, ensuring you receive the comprehensive care needed for lasting healing. We take pride in fostering a welcoming environment for all, regardless of age, gender, race, or background, ensuring every client feels valued, understood, and empowered.
Welcome to Meadowbrook Counseling, your sanctuary for healing and growth. We are dedicated to providing personalized therapy services tailored to treat trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and more. Our skilled therapists use evidence-based approaches including EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Solution Focus, combined with innovative treatments like Neurofeedback, ensuring you receive the comprehensive care needed for lasting healing. We take pride in fostering a welcoming environment for all, regardless of age, gender, race, or background, ensuring every client feels valued, understood, and empowered.
(866) 532-1957 View (866) 532-1957
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Jennifer Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Littleton, CO 80120
I love working with children, teenagers, and adults struggling with behavioral concerns and mental health related issues. I find this work incredibly rewarding, to identify needs behind behaviors, feelings, and thoughts, and creating empathy and compassion beyond power struggles or difficult dynamics in order to improve family health and individual functioning. I believe firmly that trauma occurs in relationships and is healed through relationships. I greatly value the impact of healthy and safe relationships in therapy and beyond to create meaningful connections with others and to improve one's overall mental health and wellbeing
I love working with children, teenagers, and adults struggling with behavioral concerns and mental health related issues. I find this work incredibly rewarding, to identify needs behind behaviors, feelings, and thoughts, and creating empathy and compassion beyond power struggles or difficult dynamics in order to improve family health and individual functioning. I believe firmly that trauma occurs in relationships and is healed through relationships. I greatly value the impact of healthy and safe relationships in therapy and beyond to create meaningful connections with others and to improve one's overall mental health and wellbeing
(720) 513-2795 View (720) 513-2795
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Amanda Dwyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
Littleton, CO 80120
Has your life story been impacted by trauma, addiction, or other trials? As a counselor I seek to empower you to understand and transform your unique life story in a way that enables growth and healing. I believe that each person is a unique individual have tremendous worth, potential, and are capable of radical growth. You are the one leading the counseling process and I am along for the journey; helping you navigate the twists, turns, and uphill climbs that mark your path.
Has your life story been impacted by trauma, addiction, or other trials? As a counselor I seek to empower you to understand and transform your unique life story in a way that enables growth and healing. I believe that each person is a unique individual have tremendous worth, potential, and are capable of radical growth. You are the one leading the counseling process and I am along for the journey; helping you navigate the twists, turns, and uphill climbs that mark your path.
(720) 637-3323 x103 View (720) 637-3323 x103
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Karla Hallacy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC ICP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Littleton, CO 80120
I've worked in a variety of crisis and trauma settings.
If you are reading this, you or someone close to you is struggling. It may be with things that keep you up at night, that keep you from having meaningful relationships. It may be those things that keep you on alert-status all the time, never able to come down. You don't have have go through life like this, and you don’t have to go through this alone. I will work with you to face those struggles that have been holding you back and keeping you down. When you allow yourself to work through it, you are one step closer to transforming your life.
I've worked in a variety of crisis and trauma settings.
If you are reading this, you or someone close to you is struggling. It may be with things that keep you up at night, that keep you from having meaningful relationships. It may be those things that keep you on alert-status all the time, never able to come down. You don't have have go through life like this, and you don’t have to go through this alone. I will work with you to face those struggles that have been holding you back and keeping you down. When you allow yourself to work through it, you are one step closer to transforming your life.
(720) 640-8927 View (720) 640-8927
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Lexie Shaffer
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Littleton, CO 80120
My approach to therapy is grounded in a relational perspective, with a particular focus on attachment, trauma, and grief.
Hello and Welcome! I understand that taking this step requires courage, but please know I am here to support you, and we can get through it together. As your therapist, I am committed to co-creating secure and settled spaces and journeying alongside you so that you, as the client, can experience healing, freedom, and hope as we explore the different parts of your story. Sitting with you as you discover what is most genuine and authentic about yourself is an honor and privilege. Working together, we will look inward toward the core self and explore ways of cultivating a more profound sense of self-compassion, empathy, and growth.
My approach to therapy is grounded in a relational perspective, with a particular focus on attachment, trauma, and grief.
Hello and Welcome! I understand that taking this step requires courage, but please know I am here to support you, and we can get through it together. As your therapist, I am committed to co-creating secure and settled spaces and journeying alongside you so that you, as the client, can experience healing, freedom, and hope as we explore the different parts of your story. Sitting with you as you discover what is most genuine and authentic about yourself is an honor and privilege. Working together, we will look inward toward the core self and explore ways of cultivating a more profound sense of self-compassion, empathy, and growth.
(303) 218-5443 View (303) 218-5443
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Danielle N Hull
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW-C
Verified Verified
Littleton, CO 80120
I specialize in a variety of therapies, all practiced through a person-centered and trauma-informed lens.
I graduated from the University of Denver with a Master’s in Social Work and an undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from the University of Colorado in Denver. My experience includes residential counseling, case management, psychiatric stabilization through care navigation and counseling, research, program management, jail-based restoration to competency, and school social work within the populations of special and general education.
I specialize in a variety of therapies, all practiced through a person-centered and trauma-informed lens.
I graduated from the University of Denver with a Master’s in Social Work and an undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from the University of Colorado in Denver. My experience includes residential counseling, case management, psychiatric stabilization through care navigation and counseling, research, program management, jail-based restoration to competency, and school social work within the populations of special and general education.
(720) 410-9866 View (720) 410-9866
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Lisa Morgione
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Littleton, CO 80120
Hello! I’m AnnaLisa (“Lisa”) Morgione, MA, NCC, LPC. I am a mindfulness-based mental health counselor who uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to compassionately attend to pain, trauma, depression, anxiety, and grieving. I currently work with individuals, ages 16 & up, and couples. My demeanor tends to be warm, gentle, and connecting. My approach is honest, respectful, and without judgment of you and the issues that are bringing you to therapy. I look forward to walking alongside you on your journey of self-care and improvement.
Hello! I’m AnnaLisa (“Lisa”) Morgione, MA, NCC, LPC. I am a mindfulness-based mental health counselor who uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to compassionately attend to pain, trauma, depression, anxiety, and grieving. I currently work with individuals, ages 16 & up, and couples. My demeanor tends to be warm, gentle, and connecting. My approach is honest, respectful, and without judgment of you and the issues that are bringing you to therapy. I look forward to walking alongside you on your journey of self-care and improvement.
(720) 738-5218 View (720) 738-5218
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Holly Schubert
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, MA
Verified Verified
Littleton, CO 80120
In my 20 years of practice I have worked with adults in individual therapy needing help with stress and anger management, OCD and panic disorders, PTSD and complex PTSD, domestic violence, survivors of abuse, post-partum depression, and many more. My specialties include Depression, Anxiety, Trauma and Addictive Behaviors, and approaches to find solutions include CBT, DBT, EMDR, and IFS.
In my 20 years of practice I have worked with adults in individual therapy needing help with stress and anger management, OCD and panic disorders, PTSD and complex PTSD, domestic violence, survivors of abuse, post-partum depression, and many more. My specialties include Depression, Anxiety, Trauma and Addictive Behaviors, and approaches to find solutions include CBT, DBT, EMDR, and IFS.
(262) 384-5268 View (262) 384-5268
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Julie Van Heyningen, PsyD, PC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Littleton, CO 80120
I provide therapy to adolescents and adults, specializing in the areas of trauma, anxiety, depression, and high conflict divorce. I also conduct psychological evaluations. In addition to my therapy work, I have been involved in other areas of psychology, including conducting court-ordered parenting time evaluations, serving on the Ethics Committee for the Colorado Psychological Association, and providing supervision. I will work hard and use the expertise I have gained over the last twenty-plus years to help you achieve your goals. I find my work to be very rewarding and hope that I can help you on your journey.
I provide therapy to adolescents and adults, specializing in the areas of trauma, anxiety, depression, and high conflict divorce. I also conduct psychological evaluations. In addition to my therapy work, I have been involved in other areas of psychology, including conducting court-ordered parenting time evaluations, serving on the Ethics Committee for the Colorado Psychological Association, and providing supervision. I will work hard and use the expertise I have gained over the last twenty-plus years to help you achieve your goals. I find my work to be very rewarding and hope that I can help you on your journey.
(720) 636-9431 View (720) 636-9431
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Liz Norris
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Littleton, CO 80120
Liz works collaboratively with individuals, specializing in trauma, emotional, sexual, and spiritual abuse, family of origin issues, relationship issues, codependency, missions and re-entry, life transitions, stress management, anxiety, self-esteem, and depression.
Dr. Liz Norris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Mercer University, a MA in Professional Counseling with a specialization in Trauma Counseling from Richmont Graduate University, and a BA in Communication from Valdosta State University. She is trained in EMDR, a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and a Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH). Liz has worked in a wide range of clinical settings, such as a homeless shelter and rehabilitation program, psychiatric hospital, missions agency, and private practice.
Liz works collaboratively with individuals, specializing in trauma, emotional, sexual, and spiritual abuse, family of origin issues, relationship issues, codependency, missions and re-entry, life transitions, stress management, anxiety, self-esteem, and depression.
Dr. Liz Norris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Mercer University, a MA in Professional Counseling with a specialization in Trauma Counseling from Richmont Graduate University, and a BA in Communication from Valdosta State University. She is trained in EMDR, a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and a Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH). Liz has worked in a wide range of clinical settings, such as a homeless shelter and rehabilitation program, psychiatric hospital, missions agency, and private practice.
(404) 666-8533 View (404) 666-8533
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At Heart Therapy LLC
Counselor, EdS, LPC, CSST
Verified Verified
Littleton, CO 80120
Struggling with strong feelings or behaviors? Do you act/feel differently then others? Are there a lot of changes happening in your life? You have come to the right place. I work with children/teens/young adults. I especially enjoy working with clients experiencing transitional issues with family, school, relationships, moving etc. as well as those having experienced trauma. I have a strong background in assessment/evaluations and love to provide in depth information to help provide clients with resources they need.
Struggling with strong feelings or behaviors? Do you act/feel differently then others? Are there a lot of changes happening in your life? You have come to the right place. I work with children/teens/young adults. I especially enjoy working with clients experiencing transitional issues with family, school, relationships, moving etc. as well as those having experienced trauma. I have a strong background in assessment/evaluations and love to provide in depth information to help provide clients with resources they need.
(720) 575-4017 View (720) 575-4017
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Tiffani Domokos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Littleton, CO 80120  (Online Only)
My ideal clients are parents who are struggling with their own trauma and triggers while trying to parent their children more compassionately and consciously than they were parented. They are working on building joy and connection in their families by addressing the ways they can change their patterns of responding to triggering events or big feelings. They are working on reducing the yelling and disconnection in their home by modeling healthy self regulation skills and teaching those skills to their family members.
My ideal clients are parents who are struggling with their own trauma and triggers while trying to parent their children more compassionately and consciously than they were parented. They are working on building joy and connection in their families by addressing the ways they can change their patterns of responding to triggering events or big feelings. They are working on reducing the yelling and disconnection in their home by modeling healthy self regulation skills and teaching those skills to their family members.
(720) 707-3466 View (720) 707-3466
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Kelly Lowther
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Littleton, CO 80120
Waitlist for new clients
With a background in dual diagnosis and focus on trauma, I love working with those who desire to heal from their past, challenging negative thinking patterns and behaviors. I believe with support and exploration, we can grow into the individuals that bring us towards our best selves and our own vision of a content/peaceful life. My passions include working with adults 18+ through life transitions, complex trauma, personality disorders, relationship issues and codependency, substance use, grief and loss, eating disorders, body image, and self-esteem.
With a background in dual diagnosis and focus on trauma, I love working with those who desire to heal from their past, challenging negative thinking patterns and behaviors. I believe with support and exploration, we can grow into the individuals that bring us towards our best selves and our own vision of a content/peaceful life. My passions include working with adults 18+ through life transitions, complex trauma, personality disorders, relationship issues and codependency, substance use, grief and loss, eating disorders, body image, and self-esteem.
(720) 571-8175 View (720) 571-8175
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.