Trauma and PTSD Therapists in 80302

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Phoebe Bass
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
My passions and specialties include working with people who are: recovering from trauma, abuse and unhealthy relationships, and managing stress, depression, and anxiety.
Hello, and welcome. You are probably reading this because you are looking for someone who will get you—someone who can understand your struggles, offer a fresh perspective, and help you to move forward, letting go of the heaviness that you have been carrying. Maybe you have tried therapy before, or perhaps this is all brand new. Either way, finding the right therapist can be stressful. You are not alone. You can heal. You can experience joy and feel loved in your relationships and within yourself.
My passions and specialties include working with people who are: recovering from trauma, abuse and unhealthy relationships, and managing stress, depression, and anxiety.
Hello, and welcome. You are probably reading this because you are looking for someone who will get you—someone who can understand your struggles, offer a fresh perspective, and help you to move forward, letting go of the heaviness that you have been carrying. Maybe you have tried therapy before, or perhaps this is all brand new. Either way, finding the right therapist can be stressful. You are not alone. You can heal. You can experience joy and feel loved in your relationships and within yourself.
(720) 477-6691 View (720) 477-6691
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Kat McNiece
Pre-Licensed Professional, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I have experience working with trauma, anxiety, stress, perfectionism, relationship and intimacy issues, sexuality/gender identity exploration, life transitions, grief and loss, and OCD.
I regard the body as an integration of the physical, emotional, and mental. My personal journey has given me an understanding of inner and outer connectedness and the body's innate ability to heal on all levels of being. I believe that how we relate to others begins with our relationship to ourselves. With a passion for supporting neurodiversity, gender diversity, and sexual empowerment and freedom, I combine therapy, movement, nature, and mindfulness to strengthen the mind-body connection and help individuals thrive.
I have experience working with trauma, anxiety, stress, perfectionism, relationship and intimacy issues, sexuality/gender identity exploration, life transitions, grief and loss, and OCD.
I regard the body as an integration of the physical, emotional, and mental. My personal journey has given me an understanding of inner and outer connectedness and the body's innate ability to heal on all levels of being. I believe that how we relate to others begins with our relationship to ourselves. With a passion for supporting neurodiversity, gender diversity, and sexual empowerment and freedom, I combine therapy, movement, nature, and mindfulness to strengthen the mind-body connection and help individuals thrive.
(720) 740-6456 View (720) 740-6456
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Tracy L Cobb
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, SEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Practice is full, reach out for waitlist. I help people who feel stunted by the lingering impact of trauma and early childhood relational wounding. I offer a welcoming space where safety and trust are imperative, inviting my clients to be truly heard and seen in a non-judgmental environment. By aligning with your innate wisdom, I offer space for clients to feel heard, empowered and supported to work through trauma and relational wounds. Together we set out on a journey to find greater flexibility and ease in life and to feel freedom and confidence to have a life worth living. Psychedelic/Peak experience integration also offered.
Practice is full, reach out for waitlist. I help people who feel stunted by the lingering impact of trauma and early childhood relational wounding. I offer a welcoming space where safety and trust are imperative, inviting my clients to be truly heard and seen in a non-judgmental environment. By aligning with your innate wisdom, I offer space for clients to feel heard, empowered and supported to work through trauma and relational wounds. Together we set out on a journey to find greater flexibility and ease in life and to feel freedom and confidence to have a life worth living. Psychedelic/Peak experience integration also offered.
(720) 677-0095 View (720) 677-0095
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Johanna Lindau
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I am well versed in the resolution and healing of trauma.
I believe everyone has the ability to live a joyful life, have fulfilling relationships and experience wellness. I work with individuals and couples addressing challenges including: depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, disordered eating, low self esteem and more. I utilize practices of: PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Counseling), mindfulness, somatic/body centered, principles of trauma resolution (neurobiology and polyvagal theory), wilderness/nature therapy, Internal Family Systems (parts work), art therapy, Brainspotting and more in our work together.
I am well versed in the resolution and healing of trauma.
I believe everyone has the ability to live a joyful life, have fulfilling relationships and experience wellness. I work with individuals and couples addressing challenges including: depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, disordered eating, low self esteem and more. I utilize practices of: PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Counseling), mindfulness, somatic/body centered, principles of trauma resolution (neurobiology and polyvagal theory), wilderness/nature therapy, Internal Family Systems (parts work), art therapy, Brainspotting and more in our work together.
(831) 325-0382 View (831) 325-0382
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Amy Maxwell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCAT, ATR-BC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals who are experiencing depression, anxiety, and Complex PTSD, especially those who feel emotionally overwhelmed, have difficulty setting boundaries, feel disconnected from themselves, and struggle with rescuing/fixing others at their expense. I have a passion for working with those struggling with codependency and perfectionism, including patterns of self-abandonment, avoidance, low self-esteem, denial, control, and compliance in relationships. I assist in existential exploration of purpose, meaning, values and identity. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and actively work towards fostering an anti-oppressive lens.
I work with individuals who are experiencing depression, anxiety, and Complex PTSD, especially those who feel emotionally overwhelmed, have difficulty setting boundaries, feel disconnected from themselves, and struggle with rescuing/fixing others at their expense. I have a passion for working with those struggling with codependency and perfectionism, including patterns of self-abandonment, avoidance, low self-esteem, denial, control, and compliance in relationships. I assist in existential exploration of purpose, meaning, values and identity. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and actively work towards fostering an anti-oppressive lens.
(720) 702-8295 View (720) 702-8295
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Dr. Jennifer Abbott
Psychologist, PhD, LAC, EMDR, DBT
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Hope is not something that everyone has, but it is something everyone deserves. I work successfully with adolescents and adults to overcome difficult problems including addiction, substance abuse, trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship problems, and overwhelming emotions. My expertise in both psychotherapy and addictions counseling allows me to help people resolve compounding problems though an integrative and effective approach. My passion is working with complex trauma, extremely intense emotions, and addiction. I am committed to helping you feel better, uncover your potential, and achieve meaningful goals.
Hope is not something that everyone has, but it is something everyone deserves. I work successfully with adolescents and adults to overcome difficult problems including addiction, substance abuse, trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship problems, and overwhelming emotions. My expertise in both psychotherapy and addictions counseling allows me to help people resolve compounding problems though an integrative and effective approach. My passion is working with complex trauma, extremely intense emotions, and addiction. I am committed to helping you feel better, uncover your potential, and achieve meaningful goals.
(720) 613-5495 View (720) 613-5495
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Katie Asmus
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BMP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Are you looking to make a life change with the support of alternative holistic methods along with time tested traditional tools? If so, I can help you. Whether you are looking to shift the symptoms of anxiety, depression, or trauma, or wanting support through a life situation or transition, you don’t have to do it alone! I work with people both in a traditional office-based format, as well as in an intensive model to accelerate your process. I also offer individual and group-based personally meaningful, culturally relevant Rite of Passage experiences to support you in conscious and intentional movement through life challenges.
Are you looking to make a life change with the support of alternative holistic methods along with time tested traditional tools? If so, I can help you. Whether you are looking to shift the symptoms of anxiety, depression, or trauma, or wanting support through a life situation or transition, you don’t have to do it alone! I work with people both in a traditional office-based format, as well as in an intensive model to accelerate your process. I also offer individual and group-based personally meaningful, culturally relevant Rite of Passage experiences to support you in conscious and intentional movement through life challenges.
(720) 770-4678 View (720) 770-4678
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Dr. Eileen Sun
Psychologist Candidate , PhD
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
As a psychologist at Abbott Therapeutic Solutions, I have dedicated myself to helping teens and adults who suffer from challenging problems. If you have deep wounds, I can help. I specialize in helping people who struggle with trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, self-harm, substance use, suicidal thoughts, dissociation, and borderline personality disorder. Traditional talk therapy has failed many of our clients. I am able to effectively and compassionately help people with difficult problems by both treating problems at their core and helping people learn the skills and tools they need to live a fulfilling life.
As a psychologist at Abbott Therapeutic Solutions, I have dedicated myself to helping teens and adults who suffer from challenging problems. If you have deep wounds, I can help. I specialize in helping people who struggle with trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, self-harm, substance use, suicidal thoughts, dissociation, and borderline personality disorder. Traditional talk therapy has failed many of our clients. I am able to effectively and compassionately help people with difficult problems by both treating problems at their core and helping people learn the skills and tools they need to live a fulfilling life.
(720) 549-8316 View (720) 549-8316
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Skylyn Webb
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Pulling from my background in clinical and trauma psychology and my studies of Eastern psychology and spirituality, I will utilize interventions that meet your unique individual needs.
In working with you, my goal is to create the space for you to connect with your own innate wisdom. I will meet you where you are with presence, empathy, and non-judgment. Using mindfulness and somatic techniques we will examine and remain grounded in the present and then work backward to untangle how difficult or traumatic experiences of the past may be keeping you “stuck” in unhealthy thinking or behavioral patterns. I will act as an unwavering guide as you move toward freedom and growth.
Pulling from my background in clinical and trauma psychology and my studies of Eastern psychology and spirituality, I will utilize interventions that meet your unique individual needs.
In working with you, my goal is to create the space for you to connect with your own innate wisdom. I will meet you where you are with presence, empathy, and non-judgment. Using mindfulness and somatic techniques we will examine and remain grounded in the present and then work backward to untangle how difficult or traumatic experiences of the past may be keeping you “stuck” in unhealthy thinking or behavioral patterns. I will act as an unwavering guide as you move toward freedom and growth.
(720) 753-5298 View (720) 753-5298
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Alyssa Mullen
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Are you, your child, or relationship grappling with difficult reactions? Having intrusive thoughts? Repeating old patterns? Struggling to process a challenging event or trauma? You might be feeling stuck and unsure of how to help yourself. Or you may be overwhelmed by all of the mental health opinions in our world today. Through a blend of interventions I assist children, adults, parents, and couples in overcoming their anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, dissociation, traumas, grief, and relationship patterns and conflict.
Are you, your child, or relationship grappling with difficult reactions? Having intrusive thoughts? Repeating old patterns? Struggling to process a challenging event or trauma? You might be feeling stuck and unsure of how to help yourself. Or you may be overwhelmed by all of the mental health opinions in our world today. Through a blend of interventions I assist children, adults, parents, and couples in overcoming their anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, dissociation, traumas, grief, and relationship patterns and conflict.
(720) 575-5768 View (720) 575-5768
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Sarah Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, LAC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
I hold degrees in Counseling and Psychology, and have training in EFT- the best researched and most effective approach to helping couples heal their relationships & EMDR Therapy which targets trauma.
I have specialized training to work with both individuals and couples and believe in a collaborative approach to counseling. Although you are the expert on your own life, I will bring my own expertise to shape our work around your goals and needs. My skills and qualifications cover a variety of areas but clients experiencing relational distress, anxiety, difficulty setting boundaries, wanting to work on their relationship with themselves or others, or distress in parenthood may be particularly well suited. I have a passion for helping clients feel more connected, authentic, and engaged in their lives and relationships.
I hold degrees in Counseling and Psychology, and have training in EFT- the best researched and most effective approach to helping couples heal their relationships & EMDR Therapy which targets trauma.
I have specialized training to work with both individuals and couples and believe in a collaborative approach to counseling. Although you are the expert on your own life, I will bring my own expertise to shape our work around your goals and needs. My skills and qualifications cover a variety of areas but clients experiencing relational distress, anxiety, difficulty setting boundaries, wanting to work on their relationship with themselves or others, or distress in parenthood may be particularly well suited. I have a passion for helping clients feel more connected, authentic, and engaged in their lives and relationships.
(719) 452-8630 View (719) 452-8630
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Denise Barnes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, REV
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
Leaving survival to thrive more, I give whole brain support (emotional and rational sides) through both Somatic and Trauma-Informed techniques.
Change can be hard, and therapy helps, and it doesn't have to go on for years. I'll share coping tools to handle stress fast and give you a solid foundation for life's challenges. For patterns that block your happiness, we'll use creative tools that grow your imagination and inner knowing. Clients appreciate how I help them develop their strength and peacefulness. If you've got the urge to grow, or are ready to deal with past trauma, I can help. My clients desire tools for life and are willing to practice them outside of sessions. My Stress to Strength book offers great hacks for life's challenges and setbacks. Visit SoulSavvy.net.
Leaving survival to thrive more, I give whole brain support (emotional and rational sides) through both Somatic and Trauma-Informed techniques.
Change can be hard, and therapy helps, and it doesn't have to go on for years. I'll share coping tools to handle stress fast and give you a solid foundation for life's challenges. For patterns that block your happiness, we'll use creative tools that grow your imagination and inner knowing. Clients appreciate how I help them develop their strength and peacefulness. If you've got the urge to grow, or are ready to deal with past trauma, I can help. My clients desire tools for life and are willing to practice them outside of sessions. My Stress to Strength book offers great hacks for life's challenges and setbacks. Visit SoulSavvy.net.
(720) 605-6426 View (720) 605-6426
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Pamela French Newman
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I specialize in supporting individuals with anxiety and trauma through somatic, transpersonal and mindfulness approaches and couples counseling.
Energize your spirit, tap into the intelligence of your physical, mental and emotional well-being, and connect with the profound wisdom of your intuitive heart. I offer somatic counseling for individuals and couples. My mission at PFN Counseling is to serve your highest self and support you on your path to living a life that you love. As your counselor, I am committed to guiding you towards understanding and embracing your true self. Now serving CO & ME.
I specialize in supporting individuals with anxiety and trauma through somatic, transpersonal and mindfulness approaches and couples counseling.
Energize your spirit, tap into the intelligence of your physical, mental and emotional well-being, and connect with the profound wisdom of your intuitive heart. I offer somatic counseling for individuals and couples. My mission at PFN Counseling is to serve your highest self and support you on your path to living a life that you love. As your counselor, I am committed to guiding you towards understanding and embracing your true self. Now serving CO & ME.
(720) 796-4677 View (720) 796-4677
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Cindy J Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
The difference between a glass half empty and one half full is a matter of shifting perspective. Sounds simple, but years of trauma, habitual behaviors, and thinking patterns can train our brains to see only what we expect to see. Research has shown that these brain patterns can be shifted at any time in life. New brain based therapies such as brainspotting make this process more accessible, creating shifts in your feeling and thinking states that lead to more balance and emotional well-being. Learning to recognize and listen to your body's innate intelligence is the first step.
The difference between a glass half empty and one half full is a matter of shifting perspective. Sounds simple, but years of trauma, habitual behaviors, and thinking patterns can train our brains to see only what we expect to see. Research has shown that these brain patterns can be shifted at any time in life. New brain based therapies such as brainspotting make this process more accessible, creating shifts in your feeling and thinking states that lead to more balance and emotional well-being. Learning to recognize and listen to your body's innate intelligence is the first step.
(720) 288-0986 View (720) 288-0986
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Sara Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in religious/spiritual issues and help clients work with trauma utilizing a body-based approach called Somatic Experiencing.
Dr. Sara Lewis is Associate Professor and Chair of Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology, and Faculty Co-Director for Psychedelic Studies at Naropa University.
I specialize in religious/spiritual issues and help clients work with trauma utilizing a body-based approach called Somatic Experiencing.
Dr. Sara Lewis is Associate Professor and Chair of Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology, and Faculty Co-Director for Psychedelic Studies at Naropa University.
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Mike Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Trauma, anxiety, transitions, communication skills, emotional regulation, loving, being loved.
You have a calling to know yourself more completely, to make lasting changes in habitual pattens, to engage in the deep healing of unconscious unfinished business, and to integrate awakened insights fully into the body, into relationships, and into your life in the world. We get to know each other to build trust, identify areas for exploration, and then we dive. The therapeutic experience involves transformational epiphanies and the processing of hidden and stuck emotions. I gently challenge my clients to lean into uncomfortable places and build the tolerance for psycho-spiritual unfolding. See my website for more information.
Trauma, anxiety, transitions, communication skills, emotional regulation, loving, being loved.
You have a calling to know yourself more completely, to make lasting changes in habitual pattens, to engage in the deep healing of unconscious unfinished business, and to integrate awakened insights fully into the body, into relationships, and into your life in the world. We get to know each other to build trust, identify areas for exploration, and then we dive. The therapeutic experience involves transformational epiphanies and the processing of hidden and stuck emotions. I gently challenge my clients to lean into uncomfortable places and build the tolerance for psycho-spiritual unfolding. See my website for more information.
(720) 802-5511 View (720) 802-5511
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Katie Leiter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, ART
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
We are all a product of our stories; the good, the bad, and everything between. Many times, we aren’t aware of how rooted we are in past beliefs and relationship narratives or how deeply they’ve impacted our current choices and decisions. Therapy allows us to uncover the different sides of ourselves, to unlearn unhelpful beliefs and to emphasize positive ones. Together, we can create a collaborative environment that will help you gain a greater sense of self-awareness. I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression and PTSD with a range of modalities including EMDR therapy, IFS and Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
We are all a product of our stories; the good, the bad, and everything between. Many times, we aren’t aware of how rooted we are in past beliefs and relationship narratives or how deeply they’ve impacted our current choices and decisions. Therapy allows us to uncover the different sides of ourselves, to unlearn unhelpful beliefs and to emphasize positive ones. Together, we can create a collaborative environment that will help you gain a greater sense of self-awareness. I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression and PTSD with a range of modalities including EMDR therapy, IFS and Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
(720) 792-2201 View (720) 792-2201
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Sherry D'Andrea
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
Stressed, overwhelmed, or burned out, or struggling with trauma? Do you always put others needs before yours? Are you often second-guessing yourself, or "people pleasing"? Feel guilty setting boundaries, saying no, or asking for what you need? If you are seeking to manage overwhelm and anxiety, heal past trauma, or focus on self-growth, I can help.
Stressed, overwhelmed, or burned out, or struggling with trauma? Do you always put others needs before yours? Are you often second-guessing yourself, or "people pleasing"? Feel guilty setting boundaries, saying no, or asking for what you need? If you are seeking to manage overwhelm and anxiety, heal past trauma, or focus on self-growth, I can help.
(303) 622-5248 View (303) 622-5248
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Michele Hart
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
I specialize in working with individuals who have suffered traumatic childhoods (sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, neglect, domestic violence) or traumatic experiences in adulthood and are in need of trauma-informed therapy. Symptoms include difficulty trusting others, feeling terminally alone, experiencing overwhelming emotions, a fear of abandonment or engulfment, experiencing flashbacks, feeling worried and anxious about bad things happening, struggling with body dysmorphia or disordered eating, engaging in self-harm, substance abuse issues, feelings of persistent hopelessness, suicidality, or feelings of unworthiness.
I specialize in working with individuals who have suffered traumatic childhoods (sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, neglect, domestic violence) or traumatic experiences in adulthood and are in need of trauma-informed therapy. Symptoms include difficulty trusting others, feeling terminally alone, experiencing overwhelming emotions, a fear of abandonment or engulfment, experiencing flashbacks, feeling worried and anxious about bad things happening, struggling with body dysmorphia or disordered eating, engaging in self-harm, substance abuse issues, feelings of persistent hopelessness, suicidality, or feelings of unworthiness.
(720) 915-2893 View (720) 915-2893
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Dr. Jennifer Abbott
Psychologist, PhD, LAC, EMDR, DBT
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Hope is not something that everyone has, but it is something everyone deserves. I work successfully with adolescents and adults to overcome difficult problems including addiction, substance abuse, trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship problems, and overwhelming emotions. Most people suffer from more than one problem at once. My expertise allows me to help people resolve compounding problems though an integrative and effective approach. My passion is working with complex trauma, intense emotions, and addiction. I am committed to helping you feel better, uncover your potential, and achieve meaningful goals.
Hope is not something that everyone has, but it is something everyone deserves. I work successfully with adolescents and adults to overcome difficult problems including addiction, substance abuse, trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship problems, and overwhelming emotions. Most people suffer from more than one problem at once. My expertise allows me to help people resolve compounding problems though an integrative and effective approach. My passion is working with complex trauma, intense emotions, and addiction. I am committed to helping you feel better, uncover your potential, and achieve meaningful goals.
(720) 613-5394 View (720) 613-5394
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.