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Siri Svaeren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
Congratulations on a first step towards getting help for yourself or your family. I specialize in Relationships, Complex Trauma, and ADHD across the lifespan. You may be experiencing slipping work/academic performance or relationship conflict related to anxiety, depressed mood and low motivation, cycles of stress and depletion, distractibility, or anger from unresolved trauma. My approach begins with listening. You have feelings to share, a story to tell, or persistent challenge you can’t seem to overcome. I’m here to provide a safe, validating place to process your experience, and some unique ways of exploring your emotional world.
Congratulations on a first step towards getting help for yourself or your family. I specialize in Relationships, Complex Trauma, and ADHD across the lifespan. You may be experiencing slipping work/academic performance or relationship conflict related to anxiety, depressed mood and low motivation, cycles of stress and depletion, distractibility, or anger from unresolved trauma. My approach begins with listening. You have feelings to share, a story to tell, or persistent challenge you can’t seem to overcome. I’m here to provide a safe, validating place to process your experience, and some unique ways of exploring your emotional world.
(410) 210-4384 View (410) 210-4384
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Keisharely Pérez-Arocho
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228  (Online Only)
I'm certified in Child and Adolescent Trauma and use person-centered, CBT, and acceptance and commitment therapy to provide personalized treatment.
I understand that coming to therapy for the first time can feel uncomfortable. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore difficulties and build resilience. I embrace the experiences and differences that each individual brings and demonstrate compassion and respect for every client.
I'm certified in Child and Adolescent Trauma and use person-centered, CBT, and acceptance and commitment therapy to provide personalized treatment.
I understand that coming to therapy for the first time can feel uncomfortable. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore difficulties and build resilience. I embrace the experiences and differences that each individual brings and demonstrate compassion and respect for every client.
(443) 846-0404 View (443) 846-0404
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Brenna Neimanis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Body Positive, LGBTQIA+ Affirming, Trauma-Informed, and BIPOC allied therapist.
I currently have a waitlist - Welcome to therapy, I’m so happy you are here! My practice is focused on feeling at home within yourself & providing a safe place to explore your whole self through individual, partnered, and/or family therapy. I use an inclusive, holistic approach & understand that each client is a unique individual & is impacted by their experiences, as well as societal structures & norms. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, burn-out, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, mood disorders, difficulty coping, family/partner conflict, concerns with self-worth, & those who have experienced trauma.
I am a Body Positive, LGBTQIA+ Affirming, Trauma-Informed, and BIPOC allied therapist.
I currently have a waitlist - Welcome to therapy, I’m so happy you are here! My practice is focused on feeling at home within yourself & providing a safe place to explore your whole self through individual, partnered, and/or family therapy. I use an inclusive, holistic approach & understand that each client is a unique individual & is impacted by their experiences, as well as societal structures & norms. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, burn-out, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, mood disorders, difficulty coping, family/partner conflict, concerns with self-worth, & those who have experienced trauma.
(443) 457-9293 View (443) 457-9293
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Julianne Meagher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
Julianne Meagher (she/her) is Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Approved Supervisor, and Registered Play Therapist. She specializes in child and adolescent mental health, trauma, and play therapy. She enjoys working with families and children of all ages who may be experiencing a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. She is especially passionate about helping very young children express themselves through play when they may not yet have the vocabulary to do so.
Julianne Meagher (she/her) is Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Approved Supervisor, and Registered Play Therapist. She specializes in child and adolescent mental health, trauma, and play therapy. She enjoys working with families and children of all ages who may be experiencing a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. She is especially passionate about helping very young children express themselves through play when they may not yet have the vocabulary to do so.
(410) 376-5797 View (410) 376-5797
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Sara B Samedi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with over 20 years of experience in the field. My practice is grounded in supporting children, families, and adults through life's challenges, utilizing a person-centered and trauma-informed approach. I specialize in working with children, families, and adults, addressing issues such as trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, and psychosis. I am experienced in supporting individuals in making behavioral changes, developing a stronger understanding of themselves, and healing relationships with others.
I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with over 20 years of experience in the field. My practice is grounded in supporting children, families, and adults through life's challenges, utilizing a person-centered and trauma-informed approach. I specialize in working with children, families, and adults, addressing issues such as trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, and psychosis. I am experienced in supporting individuals in making behavioral changes, developing a stronger understanding of themselves, and healing relationships with others.
(410) 705-0402 View (410) 705-0402
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Jaime Richardson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228  (Online Only)
Your therapist should be someone you trust and feel comfortable talking with. I work hard to create a safe and inviting environment for my clients. I have worked in the mental health field for over seven years, serving children, adolescents, and adults in community and school-based settings. I have experience working with clients who are dealing with ADHD, trauma, grief, school-related issues, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, and other emotional and behavioral struggles.
Your therapist should be someone you trust and feel comfortable talking with. I work hard to create a safe and inviting environment for my clients. I have worked in the mental health field for over seven years, serving children, adolescents, and adults in community and school-based settings. I have experience working with clients who are dealing with ADHD, trauma, grief, school-related issues, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, and other emotional and behavioral struggles.
(443) 251-4338 View (443) 251-4338
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Eric Fielding
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
I have had specialized training in psychoanalysis, trauma, and peripartum mood/anxiety/psychotic problems.
By listening to people and paying attention to what develops, I collaboratively assist them to understand feelings, thoughts, body experiences, and behaviors. This may remove barriers to living life to the full. We often create these barriers early in life and then continue them through habitual thought, feeling-management, and relationship patterns. Healing occurs in a safe, new kind of relationship. Within this relationship, people may recognize things they have known and not known. Those who openly share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences (including a hesitation to share certain things) are often able to make progress.
I have had specialized training in psychoanalysis, trauma, and peripartum mood/anxiety/psychotic problems.
By listening to people and paying attention to what develops, I collaboratively assist them to understand feelings, thoughts, body experiences, and behaviors. This may remove barriers to living life to the full. We often create these barriers early in life and then continue them through habitual thought, feeling-management, and relationship patterns. Healing occurs in a safe, new kind of relationship. Within this relationship, people may recognize things they have known and not known. Those who openly share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences (including a hesitation to share certain things) are often able to make progress.
(410) 376-7885 View (410) 376-7885
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Mary D Hill
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228
Some of my experience includes dealing with ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome and Traits, Parenting Issues, Adoption, Anxiety (including PTSD and OCD), Depression and other Mood Disorders, Marital/Couple Problems, Adult-Teen Developmental Issues and Conflicts, Problems of Early Childhood, Personality Disorders, Transitions in life such as Divorce or Loss, and formal Cognitive and Personality Assessments.
It takes a lot of courage to seek help, especially in a world that unfairly stigmatizes getting psychological services. Lack of understanding of what therapy is and how people can benefit from it prevents some from using professional services to know and understand themselves better, to improve relationships, and to live more meaningful, fulfilling lives regardless of their challenges. Sometimes people have troubling symptoms due to anxiety, depression, and other disorders and need help to address these symptoms and their causes. I use a variety of approaches to help clients. My goal is to empower clients through a healthy, therapeutic relationship.
Some of my experience includes dealing with ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome and Traits, Parenting Issues, Adoption, Anxiety (including PTSD and OCD), Depression and other Mood Disorders, Marital/Couple Problems, Adult-Teen Developmental Issues and Conflicts, Problems of Early Childhood, Personality Disorders, Transitions in life such as Divorce or Loss, and formal Cognitive and Personality Assessments.
It takes a lot of courage to seek help, especially in a world that unfairly stigmatizes getting psychological services. Lack of understanding of what therapy is and how people can benefit from it prevents some from using professional services to know and understand themselves better, to improve relationships, and to live more meaningful, fulfilling lives regardless of their challenges. Sometimes people have troubling symptoms due to anxiety, depression, and other disorders and need help to address these symptoms and their causes. I use a variety of approaches to help clients. My goal is to empower clients through a healthy, therapeutic relationship.
(443) 334-8810 View (443) 334-8810
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Lindsey Cheatham
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228  (Online Only)
I practice from a LGBTQIA+ and neurodiversity affirming, trauma-informed, anti-racist, body-positive perspective.
Hello & welcome! I’m so glad you are here. I am a queer-identified therapist who is passionate about supporting queer, trans, & gender-diverse youth, adolescents, adults, & families. The majority of clients I see are either in the LGBTQIA+ community or are questioning or exploring parts of their sexual and/or gender-based identities. I help folks who experience depression, anxiety, grief, & trauma process past experiences and make sense of their world. I teach folks coping skills in order to regulate mood, gain self-compassion, radically accept hard truths, and set boundaries in order to build a more aligned life for themselves.
I practice from a LGBTQIA+ and neurodiversity affirming, trauma-informed, anti-racist, body-positive perspective.
Hello & welcome! I’m so glad you are here. I am a queer-identified therapist who is passionate about supporting queer, trans, & gender-diverse youth, adolescents, adults, & families. The majority of clients I see are either in the LGBTQIA+ community or are questioning or exploring parts of their sexual and/or gender-based identities. I help folks who experience depression, anxiety, grief, & trauma process past experiences and make sense of their world. I teach folks coping skills in order to regulate mood, gain self-compassion, radically accept hard truths, and set boundaries in order to build a more aligned life for themselves.
(443) 963-3569 View (443) 963-3569
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Brittany Janer
Counselor, MA, NCC, LGPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with daily life stressors? Does it feel like continuous obstacles that are impossible to overcome? Are you searching for a healthy balance in life and unsure where to start?Are you a single parent struggling to coparent? Are you a teen without a comfortable place to express yourself? Are you a college student or young adult adjusting to adult life? Are you a BIPOC individual searching for a therapist who understands and can relate? Is your goal to communicate conflict with your partner, overcome infidelity or childhood trauma? Do you need to set boundaries, increase self esteem, or prioritize yourself?
Are you struggling with daily life stressors? Does it feel like continuous obstacles that are impossible to overcome? Are you searching for a healthy balance in life and unsure where to start?Are you a single parent struggling to coparent? Are you a teen without a comfortable place to express yourself? Are you a college student or young adult adjusting to adult life? Are you a BIPOC individual searching for a therapist who understands and can relate? Is your goal to communicate conflict with your partner, overcome infidelity or childhood trauma? Do you need to set boundaries, increase self esteem, or prioritize yourself?
(410) 680-3041 View (410) 680-3041
TotalPsychCare / Equanimity
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
TotalPsychCare, Inc is a full service Psychology practice; specializing in psychological assessment services. Clinical services through our affiliate agency Equanimity: Psychotherapy for (Adult, Adolescent & Children), Family, and Couples therapy. Psychiatric Services for medication Management is also available. Substance Abuse counseling is also available - both Individual and group.
TotalPsychCare, Inc is a full service Psychology practice; specializing in psychological assessment services. Clinical services through our affiliate agency Equanimity: Psychotherapy for (Adult, Adolescent & Children), Family, and Couples therapy. Psychiatric Services for medication Management is also available. Substance Abuse counseling is also available - both Individual and group.
(410) 927-5151 View (410) 927-5151
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Emilee Stoner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228  (Online Only)
I am passionate about allowing each person to enter therapy with their full personality and desire to foster and engage with their natural strengths. While normalizing that even as adults, we should play. I work with children with big feelings, teenagers who are navigating their place in this world, and adults who are looking for a unique, enjoyable approach to therapy.
I am passionate about allowing each person to enter therapy with their full personality and desire to foster and engage with their natural strengths. While normalizing that even as adults, we should play. I work with children with big feelings, teenagers who are navigating their place in this world, and adults who are looking for a unique, enjoyable approach to therapy.
(410) 907-3699 View (410) 907-3699
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Laurie McGuire
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228  (Online Only)
Hi there, I'm Laurie! Do you wish providers would look at you through a whole person lens instead of discussing health and mental health separately? Do you want a provider for your child who is playful and skilled at engaging children? Are you an adult who likes a more personal, connected approach to therapy? Do you have a teen who has had difficulty connecting to other providers? Well look no further! I enjoy using storytelling, videos, and conversation to help clients of all ages improve self-esteem, self-worth and gain a better understanding of sense of self.
Hi there, I'm Laurie! Do you wish providers would look at you through a whole person lens instead of discussing health and mental health separately? Do you want a provider for your child who is playful and skilled at engaging children? Are you an adult who likes a more personal, connected approach to therapy? Do you have a teen who has had difficulty connecting to other providers? Well look no further! I enjoy using storytelling, videos, and conversation to help clients of all ages improve self-esteem, self-worth and gain a better understanding of sense of self.
(410) 680-3750 View (410) 680-3750
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A Change Will Come Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228
I know many of you approached this website with caution. Unsure if you were making the right decision to communicate your feelings to a stranger. Let me be the first to tell you YOU ARE MAKING THE RIGHT DECISION! Are you feeling stuck in life? Consistently feeling anxious or sad? Are you having trouble maintaining healthy relationships? Stagnant at work? Feeling purposeless? I understand what that feels like, and admire the courage it took for you to get here. A change is coming!
I know many of you approached this website with caution. Unsure if you were making the right decision to communicate your feelings to a stranger. Let me be the first to tell you YOU ARE MAKING THE RIGHT DECISION! Are you feeling stuck in life? Consistently feeling anxious or sad? Are you having trouble maintaining healthy relationships? Stagnant at work? Feeling purposeless? I understand what that feels like, and admire the courage it took for you to get here. A change is coming!
(410) 264-1418 x500 View (410) 264-1418 x500
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Heather Stanley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, CAS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) with over 20 years professional experience, over 15 of which have been in private practice. I provide counseling for adults, children, adolescents, and families. In the past I worked at Villa Maria after School Program where I provided individual, group, and family therapy. I have attended school meetings, knowledgeable with IEP process and school behavioral management.
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) with over 20 years professional experience, over 15 of which have been in private practice. I provide counseling for adults, children, adolescents, and families. In the past I worked at Villa Maria after School Program where I provided individual, group, and family therapy. I have attended school meetings, knowledgeable with IEP process and school behavioral management.
(443) 840-6620 View (443) 840-6620
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Heather Bond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
You haven't been able to please everyone, and trying to do so has made you exhausted. You've felt good enough to get things done, but nothing more. Keeping up with work, relationships, and your day-to-day to do list while feeling overwhelmed is no longer working. The anxiety, exhaustion and feeling out of control are getting harder to deal with. You hear something telling you, "It's time to make a change", but you haven't taken any action. You've been hoping everything will get better. Even if it doesn't, you hope no one will notice. You wanted to handle this on your own, but now, you wish for support.
You haven't been able to please everyone, and trying to do so has made you exhausted. You've felt good enough to get things done, but nothing more. Keeping up with work, relationships, and your day-to-day to do list while feeling overwhelmed is no longer working. The anxiety, exhaustion and feeling out of control are getting harder to deal with. You hear something telling you, "It's time to make a change", but you haven't taken any action. You've been hoping everything will get better. Even if it doesn't, you hope no one will notice. You wanted to handle this on your own, but now, you wish for support.
(443) 231-4700 View (443) 231-4700
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Rachel Altvater
Psychologist, PsyD, RPT-S
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I specialize in child and adolescent psychology, complex trauma, and play therapy services.
Deciding to seek and accept help and support for you, your child, and/or your family is a courageous step toward self-discovery, healing, and growth. I work collaboratively with individuals and families to assist them in understanding, expressing, and processing their difficulties. Receiving compassionate, non-judgmental, and empathetic care during some of the darkest and most painful moments of our lives is an invaluable experience on our path to healing. You do not have to confront your struggles alone. I am here to remind you that you and your thoughts, feelings, and experiences matter.
I specialize in child and adolescent psychology, complex trauma, and play therapy services.
Deciding to seek and accept help and support for you, your child, and/or your family is a courageous step toward self-discovery, healing, and growth. I work collaboratively with individuals and families to assist them in understanding, expressing, and processing their difficulties. Receiving compassionate, non-judgmental, and empathetic care during some of the darkest and most painful moments of our lives is an invaluable experience on our path to healing. You do not have to confront your struggles alone. I am here to remind you that you and your thoughts, feelings, and experiences matter.
(833) 584-2218 View (833) 584-2218
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Keisha Lynne Broyles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228
Not accepting new clients
I bring a wealth of experience in working with vulnerable populations across various arenas of struggle. I utilize a humanistic and strengths-based approach that evokes the power within my clients to change and heal. I believe that every individual has the ability to become successful with the right combination of care. We are more resilient than we realize. We will turn your setbacks into comebacks! I am committed to work with you in the areas of trauma, grief and loss, communication and relationship difficulties, stress management, to name just a few common areas of need.
I bring a wealth of experience in working with vulnerable populations across various arenas of struggle. I utilize a humanistic and strengths-based approach that evokes the power within my clients to change and heal. I believe that every individual has the ability to become successful with the right combination of care. We are more resilient than we realize. We will turn your setbacks into comebacks! I am committed to work with you in the areas of trauma, grief and loss, communication and relationship difficulties, stress management, to name just a few common areas of need.
(301) 962-2856 View (301) 962-2856
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Melania O'Hatnick
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
Not accepting new clients
I am a licensed therapist specialized in trauma, weight loss and anxiety.
Do you feel you are not living your life at its full potential? Are you unsatisfied with the quality and direction of your life? Does self doubt, anxiety, sadness, anger or emotional eating interfere with your personal, professional or social life? Do you still feel the pain of past sexual or physical abuse, bullying, neglect, or feelings of being unloved? Do you cope by overeating? Has a military experience left you with unwanted intrusive thoughts and uncontrollable emotions? It is difficult to go through life with such overwhelming emotions, but there is hope and and I can help.
I am a licensed therapist specialized in trauma, weight loss and anxiety.
Do you feel you are not living your life at its full potential? Are you unsatisfied with the quality and direction of your life? Does self doubt, anxiety, sadness, anger or emotional eating interfere with your personal, professional or social life? Do you still feel the pain of past sexual or physical abuse, bullying, neglect, or feelings of being unloved? Do you cope by overeating? Has a military experience left you with unwanted intrusive thoughts and uncontrollable emotions? It is difficult to go through life with such overwhelming emotions, but there is hope and and I can help.
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Dr. Victoria Kennedy-Adkins
Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I want you to know that you are not alone. Whatever has steered you to this present moment—I am glad that you are here. I find it very admirable and brave that you are motivated to heal and grow, even right now when the path forward may seem uncertain. We’ve got this! I am here to walk this path forward with you with my non-judgmental, empathic, playful, and grounded therapeutic style. Your thoughts, feelings, and experiences matter. I will help you obtain the clarity you are looking for to better to understand and process your experiences.
I want you to know that you are not alone. Whatever has steered you to this present moment—I am glad that you are here. I find it very admirable and brave that you are motivated to heal and grow, even right now when the path forward may seem uncertain. We’ve got this! I am here to walk this path forward with you with my non-judgmental, empathic, playful, and grounded therapeutic style. Your thoughts, feelings, and experiences matter. I will help you obtain the clarity you are looking for to better to understand and process your experiences.
(410) 807-3227 View (410) 807-3227
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.