Therapists in Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ

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Suzanne Berndt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC, MHSA, SEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85018
These life experiences help to inform my work with those experiencing trauma, loss, transition and grief.
Humans are by nature social animals and yet many of us have lost connection within ourselves and our community. I believe this is due, in part, to a frantic world that has led to relational trauma, a poor sense of self, health challenges, addiction, loss and isolation. Feeling relevant, finding meaning, having a mission, knowing joy and learning emotional regulation/tolerance/resiliency are ways in which we can heal ourselves and the world at large. I work with individuals (adults only) and couples.
These life experiences help to inform my work with those experiencing trauma, loss, transition and grief.
Humans are by nature social animals and yet many of us have lost connection within ourselves and our community. I believe this is due, in part, to a frantic world that has led to relational trauma, a poor sense of self, health challenges, addiction, loss and isolation. Feeling relevant, finding meaning, having a mission, knowing joy and learning emotional regulation/tolerance/resiliency are ways in which we can heal ourselves and the world at large. I work with individuals (adults only) and couples.
(480) 442-9918 View (480) 442-9918
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Dr. Sandra Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85016
in Clinical Psychology informs a relational, neurobiological approach to depression, anxiety, trauma.
Life prompts us toward growth and health, leading us to change thoughts, feelings, behaviors, or beliefs that keep us from peace and joy. Difficult childhood or adult experiences may disrupt our ability to connect well with our emotions and deepest heart's desires, making it challenging to have satisfying, healthy relationships. For over 20 years I have helped individuals and couples to heal old wounds and grow past outworn patterns into greater freedom and heart connections. Are you ready to answer life's call to grow? I offer myself as a trustworthy companion in the next phase of your life's journey.
in Clinical Psychology informs a relational, neurobiological approach to depression, anxiety, trauma.
Life prompts us toward growth and health, leading us to change thoughts, feelings, behaviors, or beliefs that keep us from peace and joy. Difficult childhood or adult experiences may disrupt our ability to connect well with our emotions and deepest heart's desires, making it challenging to have satisfying, healthy relationships. For over 20 years I have helped individuals and couples to heal old wounds and grow past outworn patterns into greater freedom and heart connections. Are you ready to answer life's call to grow? I offer myself as a trustworthy companion in the next phase of your life's journey.
(602) 207-8845 View (602) 207-8845
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Equine Guidance
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MC, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Accepting New Clients Globally: Are you conflicted about a painful past, stressed about your future, or surprised by current dynamics triggering unsettling emotions? Equine Guidance is a one-of-a-kind horse-human experience that creates breakthroughs talk therapy cannot. You will redefine your self-trust, belonging, and sense of self in relationship. The power of a horse to inspire healing in humans is the truth I live every day. With two decades of experience pioneering the equine therapy field since 1998, my expertise is somatic trauma informed equine therapy, understanding that healing trauma happens in relationship.
Accepting New Clients Globally: Are you conflicted about a painful past, stressed about your future, or surprised by current dynamics triggering unsettling emotions? Equine Guidance is a one-of-a-kind horse-human experience that creates breakthroughs talk therapy cannot. You will redefine your self-trust, belonging, and sense of self in relationship. The power of a horse to inspire healing in humans is the truth I live every day. With two decades of experience pioneering the equine therapy field since 1998, my expertise is somatic trauma informed equine therapy, understanding that healing trauma happens in relationship.
(928) 455-2258 View (928) 455-2258
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Heather Young
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85016
I work with individual adults (18+) managing a variety of issues, including trauma and PTSD, spiritual/existential issues and concerns, creative blocks, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, and career/life path development.
I work with individual adults (18+) managing a variety of issues, including trauma and PTSD, spiritual/existential issues and concerns, creative blocks, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, and career/life path development.
(602) 755-3476 View (602) 755-3476
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Jacob Gotwals
Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85018  (Online Only)
I specialize in relationship, sexual, and gender issues, trauma and attachment issues, and mindfulness. In our therapy relationship, you’ll experience connection, acceptance, safety, and trust; this can be healing in itself. We'll start by exploring and making sense of your challenges, compassionately and collaboratively. We can also use EMDR, guided imagery, and mindfulness to activate your mind’s natural ability to heal, going deeper than words, into realms of feeling, imagination, and focused attention. I believe you’ll find that I bring exceptional clarity, integrity, and creativity to our therapy work.
I specialize in relationship, sexual, and gender issues, trauma and attachment issues, and mindfulness. In our therapy relationship, you’ll experience connection, acceptance, safety, and trust; this can be healing in itself. We'll start by exploring and making sense of your challenges, compassionately and collaboratively. We can also use EMDR, guided imagery, and mindfulness to activate your mind’s natural ability to heal, going deeper than words, into realms of feeling, imagination, and focused attention. I believe you’ll find that I bring exceptional clarity, integrity, and creativity to our therapy work.
(505) 336-0088 View (505) 336-0088
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Shawn Foltz Emmons
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85014
I enjoy doing all types of therapy for all different issues to include depression, anxiety, addiction/substance use and abuse, health and wellness, grief, trauma, parental alienation, developmental challenges, autism spectrum disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, codependency, work stress and relationship conflict. I work with people to identify treatment goals and create a treatment regimen that fits their needs which includes psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, behavior modification, interpersonal therapy, sport psychology and coaching.
I enjoy doing all types of therapy for all different issues to include depression, anxiety, addiction/substance use and abuse, health and wellness, grief, trauma, parental alienation, developmental challenges, autism spectrum disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, codependency, work stress and relationship conflict. I work with people to identify treatment goals and create a treatment regimen that fits their needs which includes psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, behavior modification, interpersonal therapy, sport psychology and coaching.
(480) 207-3432 View (480) 207-3432
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Dennis Ryan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85018
I specialize in anger management, men's issues, and ADHD. A client who is looking for a sensitive yet strategic approach to these issues will likely benefit from the work we do together. During our initial session I will, as much as possible, try to understand your situation and help you set a direction so that you get get what you need from your therapeutic experience. While my specialties are those previously mentioned I also see clients for a number of other issues: relationships, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, removing blocks to creativity, and addictions.
I specialize in anger management, men's issues, and ADHD. A client who is looking for a sensitive yet strategic approach to these issues will likely benefit from the work we do together. During our initial session I will, as much as possible, try to understand your situation and help you set a direction so that you get get what you need from your therapeutic experience. While my specialties are those previously mentioned I also see clients for a number of other issues: relationships, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, removing blocks to creativity, and addictions.
(602) 459-9779 View (602) 459-9779
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Allison Duquette
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85014
My view on therapy is very simple, though not always easy: 'through relationships, we heal’. Many of the barriers that inhibit healthy relationships include negative self-talk, fear of judgement, and our need to maintain a sense of control, especially when we are deeply hurt or wounded. Trauma does not discriminate and it does not wait for an opportune time to present, but we can make sense of it and heal old wounds that hold us back from really connecting with those we love.
My view on therapy is very simple, though not always easy: 'through relationships, we heal’. Many of the barriers that inhibit healthy relationships include negative self-talk, fear of judgement, and our need to maintain a sense of control, especially when we are deeply hurt or wounded. Trauma does not discriminate and it does not wait for an opportune time to present, but we can make sense of it and heal old wounds that hold us back from really connecting with those we love.
(602) 362-4942 View (602) 362-4942
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Lisa Marie Persaud
Counselor, MS, M Phil, LAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Throughout our life’s journey, we may encounter various stresses that challenge us—experiences of grief, depression, and anxiety may frequent as we navigate this terrain on our path to mental health and well-being. Engaging in the process of counseling can be intimidating as you move through feelings of sadness, despair, loneliness, and periods of expansion and contraction. As an Existential- Integrative Therapist, it would be my honor to walk with you as you transcend these challenges and reclaim your autonomy, experiencing wholeness, enhanced connectedness to self and others, and rediscover meaning and purpose in life.
Throughout our life’s journey, we may encounter various stresses that challenge us—experiences of grief, depression, and anxiety may frequent as we navigate this terrain on our path to mental health and well-being. Engaging in the process of counseling can be intimidating as you move through feelings of sadness, despair, loneliness, and periods of expansion and contraction. As an Existential- Integrative Therapist, it would be my honor to walk with you as you transcend these challenges and reclaim your autonomy, experiencing wholeness, enhanced connectedness to self and others, and rediscover meaning and purpose in life.
(602) 529-3745 View (602) 529-3745
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Vesna M Matic
MA, LMLP
Verified Verified
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Are you frequently feeling happiness is just out of reach? Are you feeling overwhelmed and/or stressed-out with the challenges of today? If your quality of life isn't what you would like it to be, an integrated approach to therapy may be your best option. By applying complementary therapeutic approaches in a non-judgmental environment, we can work together to improve your coping skills, confidence, and self-esteem. I help to empower you through personal development tools and spiritual practices to support overall well-being.
Are you frequently feeling happiness is just out of reach? Are you feeling overwhelmed and/or stressed-out with the challenges of today? If your quality of life isn't what you would like it to be, an integrated approach to therapy may be your best option. By applying complementary therapeutic approaches in a non-judgmental environment, we can work together to improve your coping skills, confidence, and self-esteem. I help to empower you through personal development tools and spiritual practices to support overall well-being.
(928) 228-4063 View (928) 228-4063
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Regina O'Brien
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CST
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Welcome to a transformative journey of healing and growth. I am happy you are here. As an AASECT certified sex and relationship therapist with extensive training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, I am passionate about guiding people towards deeper emotional connections and renewed intimacy. My practice is rooted in a commitment to understanding and addressing the complex dynamics of intimate relationships in a safe and supportive environment.
Welcome to a transformative journey of healing and growth. I am happy you are here. As an AASECT certified sex and relationship therapist with extensive training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, I am passionate about guiding people towards deeper emotional connections and renewed intimacy. My practice is rooted in a commitment to understanding and addressing the complex dynamics of intimate relationships in a safe and supportive environment.
(480) 613-5962 View (480) 613-5962
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Stonewall Institute Treatment Center
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MSW, LISAC, CADAC
Verified Verified
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85016
We provide a solution to recovery that works. Our master's level licensed counselors are uniquely skilled to guide people through the early stages of recovery while delivering evidence-based strategies that significantly lower the risk of relapse. Clients often describe our therapeutic environment as warm and compassionate, and the services they received from us as life changing. If you or a loved one is challenged by a substance use issue, call us today.
We provide a solution to recovery that works. Our master's level licensed counselors are uniquely skilled to guide people through the early stages of recovery while delivering evidence-based strategies that significantly lower the risk of relapse. Clients often describe our therapeutic environment as warm and compassionate, and the services they received from us as life changing. If you or a loved one is challenged by a substance use issue, call us today.
(602) 786-5327 View (602) 786-5327
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Diana E Edwards
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85016  (Online Only)
Telepsychology. EMDR Certified. CBT Skilled. I have 30+ years experience in helping individuals and couples achieve goals, overcome stress and lead happier lives. I will provide a free 10-minute phone consultation to help you determine whether or not we are a good fit. I build on your basic strengths while providing tools so you can achieve your goals. I team up with you to get results, short-term to mid-range in time, while quickly getting to the root causes. My approach is gentle but direct including laughter where appropriate, looking at the whole person: physically, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually.
Telepsychology. EMDR Certified. CBT Skilled. I have 30+ years experience in helping individuals and couples achieve goals, overcome stress and lead happier lives. I will provide a free 10-minute phone consultation to help you determine whether or not we are a good fit. I build on your basic strengths while providing tools so you can achieve your goals. I team up with you to get results, short-term to mid-range in time, while quickly getting to the root causes. My approach is gentle but direct including laughter where appropriate, looking at the whole person: physically, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually.
(602) 892-1380 View (602) 892-1380
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Roger W Kaufman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85016
I offer you the opportunity to refocus on what matters most: love, creativity, purpose, ecstasy—or whichever aspects of living you find most compelling! Together, we can bring warm compassion to the parts of the self that feel most broken, rejected, or embarrassing, and we can celebrate and integrate your most exuberant peak experiences. I am eager to help you make choices that support your healing and move you closer to your most cherished goals and dreams. I will shape my approach to carefully meet your needs, and will do everything in my power to nurture the full flowering of your distinctive individuality and fulfillment.
I offer you the opportunity to refocus on what matters most: love, creativity, purpose, ecstasy—or whichever aspects of living you find most compelling! Together, we can bring warm compassion to the parts of the self that feel most broken, rejected, or embarrassing, and we can celebrate and integrate your most exuberant peak experiences. I am eager to help you make choices that support your healing and move you closer to your most cherished goals and dreams. I will shape my approach to carefully meet your needs, and will do everything in my power to nurture the full flowering of your distinctive individuality and fulfillment.
(928) 370-7875 View (928) 370-7875
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Susan E. Schwartz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Finding yourself is a complex and ultimately rewarding journey affecting mind, body and soul. It requires listening to the sadness and confusion when life has become meaningless, depressing, anxiety ridden and overwhelming. Our potential lies in the unconscious with its knowledge. This can be revealed through the Jungian analytical approach aimed at the present distress as it opens to future development. There we discover unknown personality aspects, the limiting attitudes, complexes and patterns working no longer. Their transformation moves us into our more authentic self. From this comes joy, creativity and hope.
Finding yourself is a complex and ultimately rewarding journey affecting mind, body and soul. It requires listening to the sadness and confusion when life has become meaningless, depressing, anxiety ridden and overwhelming. Our potential lies in the unconscious with its knowledge. This can be revealed through the Jungian analytical approach aimed at the present distress as it opens to future development. There we discover unknown personality aspects, the limiting attitudes, complexes and patterns working no longer. Their transformation moves us into our more authentic self. From this comes joy, creativity and hope.
(602) 508-8761 View (602) 508-8761
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Gabrielle Lawrence Phd
Psychologist, PhD, MA, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Camelback East, Phoenix, AZ 85008
I am an attachment based psychologist. I specialize in traumatic loss, marriage and family, bereavement, Play therapy, Parenting coaching, EMDR, and Somatic Experiencing, child, adolescents, and adult and relationship therapy. I am a solution-focused, brief therapist. The client sets the goals and we work collaboratively, using the skills and strategies mentioned above to achieve his or her goals. I try to create a warm, caring, safe relationship in which my client can discover his or her answers within. I also write evaluations and do expert, witnessing in wrongful death suits, for those who have lost a loved one
I am an attachment based psychologist. I specialize in traumatic loss, marriage and family, bereavement, Play therapy, Parenting coaching, EMDR, and Somatic Experiencing, child, adolescents, and adult and relationship therapy. I am a solution-focused, brief therapist. The client sets the goals and we work collaboratively, using the skills and strategies mentioned above to achieve his or her goals. I try to create a warm, caring, safe relationship in which my client can discover his or her answers within. I also write evaluations and do expert, witnessing in wrongful death suits, for those who have lost a loved one
(480) 382-7963 View (480) 382-7963

Online Therapists

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Julianne J Holroyd
Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85023
I enjoy working with people who want to grow, and who realize they need to change old ways and patterns that no longer serve them, but instead bring pain. In my practice, I've worked with people in all kinds of pain, and with all kinds of problems. I've helped people struggling with relationship problems, family issues, anxiety, depression, substance use and trauma. Over the 17 years that I've been counseling, I've learned that everyone needs to tell their story, to be heard, and understood. I've learned compassion, kindness, and non-judgement are all important in the healing process.
I enjoy working with people who want to grow, and who realize they need to change old ways and patterns that no longer serve them, but instead bring pain. In my practice, I've worked with people in all kinds of pain, and with all kinds of problems. I've helped people struggling with relationship problems, family issues, anxiety, depression, substance use and trauma. Over the 17 years that I've been counseling, I've learned that everyone needs to tell their story, to be heard, and understood. I've learned compassion, kindness, and non-judgement are all important in the healing process.
(602) 932-0905 View (602) 932-0905
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Rosemary Eads
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85021  (Online Only)
I work mostly with the subconscious and superconscious to address and clear trauma and outdated beliefs, creating a pathway to a more fulfilling life.
Most of my clients are highly sensitive people who have strong intuition and want to work in a deep way. They often are therapists, healers, psychics and people for whom direct experience spirituality is important. Many of them have experienced talk therapy and want to go deeper, recognizing that the roots of most emotional or cognitive issues are below ordinary consciousness. They are seeking life-changing experience rather than mental insight. They appreciate a therapist who can see and acknowledge their inherent wisdom and power as a soul, and they are seeking a therapist who is highly trained and also works intuitively.
I work mostly with the subconscious and superconscious to address and clear trauma and outdated beliefs, creating a pathway to a more fulfilling life.
Most of my clients are highly sensitive people who have strong intuition and want to work in a deep way. They often are therapists, healers, psychics and people for whom direct experience spirituality is important. Many of them have experienced talk therapy and want to go deeper, recognizing that the roots of most emotional or cognitive issues are below ordinary consciousness. They are seeking life-changing experience rather than mental insight. They appreciate a therapist who can see and acknowledge their inherent wisdom and power as a soul, and they are seeking a therapist who is highly trained and also works intuitively.
(520) 655-6026 View (520) 655-6026
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Clare Battle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85006  (Online Only)
I have specific training in treating individuals with Complex Trauma, Dissociative Disorders, Addictive Processes, Depression and Anxiety, Life Transitions and Existential Crises.
Do you feel stuck or lost much of the time, but also have an innate ability to recognize that you want and deserve more out of life, out of your relationships, perhaps more out of yourself? Do you want to participate in a deep dive of possible unconscious material that may be holding you back? Being able to open up about these vulnerabilities is challenging and involves deep exploration into the psyche. My intention is to create a safe, accepting container so you are able to explore all parts of yourself, welcome them and integrate them into your life.
I have specific training in treating individuals with Complex Trauma, Dissociative Disorders, Addictive Processes, Depression and Anxiety, Life Transitions and Existential Crises.
Do you feel stuck or lost much of the time, but also have an innate ability to recognize that you want and deserve more out of life, out of your relationships, perhaps more out of yourself? Do you want to participate in a deep dive of possible unconscious material that may be holding you back? Being able to open up about these vulnerabilities is challenging and involves deep exploration into the psyche. My intention is to create a safe, accepting container so you are able to explore all parts of yourself, welcome them and integrate them into your life.
(480) 618-1784 View (480) 618-1784
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Liv Ryan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MEd
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85028
If you seek a safe, non-judgmental place to heal, unload your concerns, and learn ways to more effectively get your needs met, you may have found your therapist. Because one size does not fit all, I take an eclectic approach honoring your truth, individuality, sexual orientation, and belief system as it unfolds in context of life circumstances. If you want to improve interpersonal communication, have aha moments of self awareness thinking and emotional habits that no longer serve you, together we can craft a plan for you to be the best version of you! I am trauma informed, have experience with veterans, am experienced in EMDR.
If you seek a safe, non-judgmental place to heal, unload your concerns, and learn ways to more effectively get your needs met, you may have found your therapist. Because one size does not fit all, I take an eclectic approach honoring your truth, individuality, sexual orientation, and belief system as it unfolds in context of life circumstances. If you want to improve interpersonal communication, have aha moments of self awareness thinking and emotional habits that no longer serve you, together we can craft a plan for you to be the best version of you! I am trauma informed, have experience with veterans, am experienced in EMDR.
(602) 932-1819 x703 View (602) 932-1819 x703

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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.