Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Guilford, CT

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Fox And Feather Healing Arts Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Guilford, CT 06437
Are you curious about the song inside your heart? Are you interested in connecting to your inner magick? We specialize in treating female-identifying clients and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, ages 12 and older. Our team of counselors and art therapists is trained in treating eating disorders, trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief and loss. We are especially passionate about connecting our clients to their unique inner sense of spirituality. We believe you are wholesome as you are- life has just gotten in the way. We're here to help you remove blockages and restore the sovereign power that is your birthright.
Are you curious about the song inside your heart? Are you interested in connecting to your inner magick? We specialize in treating female-identifying clients and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, ages 12 and older. Our team of counselors and art therapists is trained in treating eating disorders, trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief and loss. We are especially passionate about connecting our clients to their unique inner sense of spirituality. We believe you are wholesome as you are- life has just gotten in the way. We're here to help you remove blockages and restore the sovereign power that is your birthright.
(860) 516-8178 View (860) 516-8178
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Colleen A Pearson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Guilford, CT 06437  (Online Only)
Welcome! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have entensive training in treating trauma, as well as often associated symptoms of anxiety and depression. I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Welcome! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have entensive training in treating trauma, as well as often associated symptoms of anxiety and depression. I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
(475) 267-5403 View (475) 267-5403
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Stephanie Gerrish O'Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CMHC, LPC, CHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guilford, CT 06437  (Online Only)
I work with clients who have trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and more.
My ideal client is an individual who is willing to work. I have a passion for helping clients learn more about who they are and how to fully accept both the good and the bad with in them. This understanding of who we are, will always lead to a healthier state of mind. For me there is no greater reward then seeing a client reach that AH-HA moment that true inner growth and self-awareness connects.
I work with clients who have trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship issues and more.
My ideal client is an individual who is willing to work. I have a passion for helping clients learn more about who they are and how to fully accept both the good and the bad with in them. This understanding of who we are, will always lead to a healthier state of mind. For me there is no greater reward then seeing a client reach that AH-HA moment that true inner growth and self-awareness connects.
(203) 583-3475 View (203) 583-3475
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Charlotte Snetro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Guilford, CT 06437
Welcome! I am the owner and founder of Synergy Wellness, LLC. I have extensive training in treating trauma, as well as often associated symptoms of anxiety and depression. I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). My practice is firmly rooted in a strengths based and collaborative approach, fulfilling the idea that "it's not what's wrong with you, it's what happened to you".- Dr. Bruce Perry
Welcome! I am the owner and founder of Synergy Wellness, LLC. I have extensive training in treating trauma, as well as often associated symptoms of anxiety and depression. I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). My practice is firmly rooted in a strengths based and collaborative approach, fulfilling the idea that "it's not what's wrong with you, it's what happened to you".- Dr. Bruce Perry
(203) 717-4832 View (203) 717-4832
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Kristine Fornaby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Guilford, CT 06437
Thank you for reading my bio. I am passionate about helping clients discover their truest selves, beneath the layers of life’s experiences, traumas, and negative beliefs. Through talking, we discover the problem… then we need to do something about it. Utilizing specific trauma release techniques such as somatic experiencing, EMDR, and mindfulness and therapeutic yoga, I have seen amazing shifts in a fairly short amount of time. Whatever your goal, we can work together to achieve balance and lasting change.
Thank you for reading my bio. I am passionate about helping clients discover their truest selves, beneath the layers of life’s experiences, traumas, and negative beliefs. Through talking, we discover the problem… then we need to do something about it. Utilizing specific trauma release techniques such as somatic experiencing, EMDR, and mindfulness and therapeutic yoga, I have seen amazing shifts in a fairly short amount of time. Whatever your goal, we can work together to achieve balance and lasting change.
(203) 202-3147 View (203) 202-3147
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Asim Husain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Guilford, CT 06437  (Online Only)
I utilize evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help people struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse, and trauma.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing individual, family, and couples therapy. I am also a 17-year Army veteran and continue to serve in the US Army Reserve. I work primarily with adults, veterans, and first responders. Despite our many differences, we all face challenges and setbacks that can put the brakes on life, and share common goals of moving forward and being better today than yesterday. Whether you are a corporate professional; working two jobs to keep the lights on; or a couple married for 20+ years, we could all use someone to talk to and get a different perspective on life.
I utilize evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help people struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse, and trauma.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing individual, family, and couples therapy. I am also a 17-year Army veteran and continue to serve in the US Army Reserve. I work primarily with adults, veterans, and first responders. Despite our many differences, we all face challenges and setbacks that can put the brakes on life, and share common goals of moving forward and being better today than yesterday. Whether you are a corporate professional; working two jobs to keep the lights on; or a couple married for 20+ years, we could all use someone to talk to and get a different perspective on life.
(475) 445-1949 View (475) 445-1949
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Mindful Nature Counseling and Psychotherapy
Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA
Verified Verified
Guilford, CT 06437
To date I have trained in trauma-focused therapies, nature-based therapy, integrative sex-informed therapy, and a wide variety of mindfulness techniques, in order to help you manage and rise above your struggles.
Now accepting new clients. We all experience challenges and traumatic events throughout our lives, and there comes a time when we need someone to help make sense of it all. Processing these events alone can be daunting, if not overwhelming. What I can offer is an abundance of compassion and empathy while I hope that safe space for you. Together, we will enable you to reach the other side of your journey of personal growth and healing, with the goal of ultimately feeling more personally empowered, to find calm and peace within yourself, and for the relationships that are important to you.
To date I have trained in trauma-focused therapies, nature-based therapy, integrative sex-informed therapy, and a wide variety of mindfulness techniques, in order to help you manage and rise above your struggles.
Now accepting new clients. We all experience challenges and traumatic events throughout our lives, and there comes a time when we need someone to help make sense of it all. Processing these events alone can be daunting, if not overwhelming. What I can offer is an abundance of compassion and empathy while I hope that safe space for you. Together, we will enable you to reach the other side of your journey of personal growth and healing, with the goal of ultimately feeling more personally empowered, to find calm and peace within yourself, and for the relationships that are important to you.
(475) 267-4988 View (475) 267-4988
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Ashley Warner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD-P
Verified Verified
Guilford, CT 06437
My treatment approach emphasizes a collaborative process of deep understanding of your personal and unique life journey for the purpose of improving or enhancing your wellbeing. Within a safe, empathic, and highly respectful environment, my goal is to help you make sense of where you've been and where you are now so you can create the future you want. As an experienced therapist and psychoanalyst with advanced certifications, I work with a wide array of problems and concerns. Special areas of expertise are trauma, anxiety, transitions, and loss.
My treatment approach emphasizes a collaborative process of deep understanding of your personal and unique life journey for the purpose of improving or enhancing your wellbeing. Within a safe, empathic, and highly respectful environment, my goal is to help you make sense of where you've been and where you are now so you can create the future you want. As an experienced therapist and psychoanalyst with advanced certifications, I work with a wide array of problems and concerns. Special areas of expertise are trauma, anxiety, transitions, and loss.
(475) 889-7516 View (475) 889-7516
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Maria Rivera Heath Llc
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, NBCCH, CYT
Verified Verified
Guilford, CT 06437  (Online Only)
Trato individuos, parejas y familias para problemas emocionales atribuidos a trauma de la nines/adultes, depresion, anciedad, trastornos de la personalidad, temas de inmigracion.
"The power for change is found when we take a look inside ourselves and then we can move forward with that new found knowledge." Now that's exciting! I am biligual & bicultural. I am fluent in Spanish and English. I treat individuals, couples and families for issues attributed to childhood and or adult trauma. Parenting & Women's issues. As well as depression, anxieties, addiction, personality disorders, immigration issues and similar emotional disorders, using a systemic and experiential approach. I aim at assisting the client in solving the problems they are facing here and now. Certified in Gestalt Therapy and Ericksonian Hypnotherapy
Trato individuos, parejas y familias para problemas emocionales atribuidos a trauma de la nines/adultes, depresion, anciedad, trastornos de la personalidad, temas de inmigracion.
"The power for change is found when we take a look inside ourselves and then we can move forward with that new found knowledge." Now that's exciting! I am biligual & bicultural. I am fluent in Spanish and English. I treat individuals, couples and families for issues attributed to childhood and or adult trauma. Parenting & Women's issues. As well as depression, anxieties, addiction, personality disorders, immigration issues and similar emotional disorders, using a systemic and experiential approach. I aim at assisting the client in solving the problems they are facing here and now. Certified in Gestalt Therapy and Ericksonian Hypnotherapy
(203) 941-0906 View (203) 941-0906
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Joseph M. Fitzgerald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Guilford, CT 06437
I specialize in EMDR, an innovative and research based therapy for PTSD and trauma designed to help you PUT THE PAST TO REST.
+ Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, or other symptoms that you think are related to a traumatic incident in your distant or recent past? + If the trauma was extended over time, such as a childhood or adult abusive relationship, do you feel like something is wrong with you, or experience feelings like fatigue, lack of motivation, low self esteem or distance from loved ones? + If you experienced a catastrophic event such as being attacked, being in combat, an accident or natural disaster, do you experience nightmares, flashbacks, or unexplainable symptoms like sudden temper flare ups, bursting into tears, or spacing out?
I specialize in EMDR, an innovative and research based therapy for PTSD and trauma designed to help you PUT THE PAST TO REST.
+ Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, or other symptoms that you think are related to a traumatic incident in your distant or recent past? + If the trauma was extended over time, such as a childhood or adult abusive relationship, do you feel like something is wrong with you, or experience feelings like fatigue, lack of motivation, low self esteem or distance from loved ones? + If you experienced a catastrophic event such as being attacked, being in combat, an accident or natural disaster, do you experience nightmares, flashbacks, or unexplainable symptoms like sudden temper flare ups, bursting into tears, or spacing out?
(203) 350-3036 View (203) 350-3036
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Daniel Mirandi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Guilford, CT 06437
ART is short in duration and is used to treat trauma, anxiety, depression, and a variety of other psychological conditions.
For the last 12 years I've enjoyed working in the non-profit sector helping people from various backgrounds. My therapy style is non-judgmental and relaxed in which I try to meet people where they are at. I help people address a number of concerns ranging from enhancing their self-esteem and coping skills to treating Trauma, Anxiety, Grief, and severe Depression. I'm experienced with helping adults communicate with other generations within their family and gaining healthier relationships. Over the years I've also fostered skills designed for helping men and women address a variety of challenges.
ART is short in duration and is used to treat trauma, anxiety, depression, and a variety of other psychological conditions.
For the last 12 years I've enjoyed working in the non-profit sector helping people from various backgrounds. My therapy style is non-judgmental and relaxed in which I try to meet people where they are at. I help people address a number of concerns ranging from enhancing their self-esteem and coping skills to treating Trauma, Anxiety, Grief, and severe Depression. I'm experienced with helping adults communicate with other generations within their family and gaining healthier relationships. Over the years I've also fostered skills designed for helping men and women address a variety of challenges.
(203) 490-0345 View (203) 490-0345
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Erin Mcneff
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Guilford, CT 06437
Anxiety, depression and trauma can be very overwhelming and interfere with the full potential of life.
A cornerstone of my treatment style focuses on strengths as a source of growth and healing. I believe that we all have innate qualities, strengths and abilities that can help guide us through difficult times and move to a more peaceful place in life.I do not want to learn only about the problems, but about the unique person because that is often where the best solutions lie.
Anxiety, depression and trauma can be very overwhelming and interfere with the full potential of life.
A cornerstone of my treatment style focuses on strengths as a source of growth and healing. I believe that we all have innate qualities, strengths and abilities that can help guide us through difficult times and move to a more peaceful place in life.I do not want to learn only about the problems, but about the unique person because that is often where the best solutions lie.
(475) 252-7680 View (475) 252-7680
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Kiersten D'Auria
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Guilford, CT 06437
Now accepting clients in person and via telehealth. I specialize in identifying the cause of discomforts related to anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions and work with you to get quick and lasting relief. I pride myself in my approachability and work to create a comfortable working relationship. Feel free to contact me here or through my website. I look forward to connecting.
Now accepting clients in person and via telehealth. I specialize in identifying the cause of discomforts related to anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions and work with you to get quick and lasting relief. I pride myself in my approachability and work to create a comfortable working relationship. Feel free to contact me here or through my website. I look forward to connecting.
(475) 255-7100 View (475) 255-7100
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Cecelia Hope Manley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Guilford, CT 06437  (Online Only)
I am holistically oriented and work extensively with adults in transition and healing trauma, relationship issues, narcissistic abuse recovery; serious illness; caretaking, codependence; death and dying; grief and loss.
Counseling facilitates discovery and mastery of your inner resources. Spend less time on what you perceive as "wrong" and more time determining your true desires and manifesting them. View problems as opportunities to release limitations, to grow and to experience more joy. Clarify your true desires; learn that you are a powerful creator - in thought, word and deed. Recognize the guidance communicated by your emotions; focus on what is wanted now; release negative thoughts, images and bio-energetic blocks; allow more joy and good into your life; resolve trauma; manage stress and balance health by attending to body, mind and spirit.
I am holistically oriented and work extensively with adults in transition and healing trauma, relationship issues, narcissistic abuse recovery; serious illness; caretaking, codependence; death and dying; grief and loss.
Counseling facilitates discovery and mastery of your inner resources. Spend less time on what you perceive as "wrong" and more time determining your true desires and manifesting them. View problems as opportunities to release limitations, to grow and to experience more joy. Clarify your true desires; learn that you are a powerful creator - in thought, word and deed. Recognize the guidance communicated by your emotions; focus on what is wanted now; release negative thoughts, images and bio-energetic blocks; allow more joy and good into your life; resolve trauma; manage stress and balance health by attending to body, mind and spirit.
(203) 745-2138 View (203) 745-2138
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McKenna Counseling and Support Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Guilford, CT 06437  (Online Only)
Welcome! I want to support you on your journey to becoming your best self by helping you identify your needs and goals and taking steps toward balance, acceptance, healing and self renewal. I have 20 years of experience working with children, families and individual's. As a School Counselor I have worked extensively with children and adolescents with depression, anxiety, ADHD, school and social issues. I work with adults with anxiety, depression, trauma work/life stress and relationship issues to find solutions to specific problems, new insights into self, higher levels of functional coping and more effective communication.
Welcome! I want to support you on your journey to becoming your best self by helping you identify your needs and goals and taking steps toward balance, acceptance, healing and self renewal. I have 20 years of experience working with children, families and individual's. As a School Counselor I have worked extensively with children and adolescents with depression, anxiety, ADHD, school and social issues. I work with adults with anxiety, depression, trauma work/life stress and relationship issues to find solutions to specific problems, new insights into self, higher levels of functional coping and more effective communication.
(860) 245-8016 View (860) 245-8016
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Joanna Crowell
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, LADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Guilford, CT 06437
With over 10 years of experience, I specialize in treating addiction, trauma and anxiety.
Experiences from our past or present have a way of affecting us in more manners than we can imagine. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or no longer yourself. Maybe you're drinking too much just to cope. You know you need real solutions to your problems, but you've been unsure of where to begin. When life feels too hard to manage alone, the decision to ask for help requires strength, courage, and a teammate. Therapy can help.
With over 10 years of experience, I specialize in treating addiction, trauma and anxiety.
Experiences from our past or present have a way of affecting us in more manners than we can imagine. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or no longer yourself. Maybe you're drinking too much just to cope. You know you need real solutions to your problems, but you've been unsure of where to begin. When life feels too hard to manage alone, the decision to ask for help requires strength, courage, and a teammate. Therapy can help.
(860) 615-4617 View (860) 615-4617
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Transformative Therapy Solutions; Erin Drum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guilford, CT 06437  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have an extensive background in clinical work with children and families, crisis intervention, parenting, school-based practices, and childhood abuse/maltreatment, though I now work more closely with young adults/adults, who struggle with mood and anxiety-related disorders, depression, anger management, codependency, self-esteem, and trauma-related issues.
My mission is to empower, support, and help navigate an individual’s life transitions, through an unbiased, trustworthy, gentle lens. I provide the highest quality of behavioral and evidence-based therapeutic practices while incorporating a wholesome, humanistic approach that ultimately creates a strong and healthy sense of self in my clients. Focus is an incredibly powerful tool that grows exponentially. I will help you transition your focus rooted in fear and distress to one of safety, strength, and empowerment, with the ultimate goal of alleviating psychological and emotional distress.
I have an extensive background in clinical work with children and families, crisis intervention, parenting, school-based practices, and childhood abuse/maltreatment, though I now work more closely with young adults/adults, who struggle with mood and anxiety-related disorders, depression, anger management, codependency, self-esteem, and trauma-related issues.
My mission is to empower, support, and help navigate an individual’s life transitions, through an unbiased, trustworthy, gentle lens. I provide the highest quality of behavioral and evidence-based therapeutic practices while incorporating a wholesome, humanistic approach that ultimately creates a strong and healthy sense of self in my clients. Focus is an incredibly powerful tool that grows exponentially. I will help you transition your focus rooted in fear and distress to one of safety, strength, and empowerment, with the ultimate goal of alleviating psychological and emotional distress.
(203) 693-8204 View (203) 693-8204
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Marisa Valdiserra
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
Guilford, CT 06437
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Dance/Movement Therapist. I specialize in trauma-informed care for children (especially ages birth-6 years old) and adults. My background includes working with children and adults who have experienced various forms of trauma, such as abuse, neglect, loss, and disrupted attachments, as well as supporting children on the autism spectrum. Our outward behaviors and physical manifestations are representative of what we are feeling and thinking. In order to understand the whole person and effect change, I believe it is important to address the underlying reasons for behaviors.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Dance/Movement Therapist. I specialize in trauma-informed care for children (especially ages birth-6 years old) and adults. My background includes working with children and adults who have experienced various forms of trauma, such as abuse, neglect, loss, and disrupted attachments, as well as supporting children on the autism spectrum. Our outward behaviors and physical manifestations are representative of what we are feeling and thinking. In order to understand the whole person and effect change, I believe it is important to address the underlying reasons for behaviors.
(959) 666-6941 View (959) 666-6941
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Morgan Rebecca Price
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Guilford, CT 06437
Hello! I'm Morgan Price, a Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about guiding your child, teenager, or family towards emotional well-being. I believe in the transformative power of therapy and offer a safe, empathetic space for exploration and growth. As a therapist with a specialization in drama therapy and a personal history with trauma and grief as a child, I bring a unique perspective to my practice. My goal is to connect with clients on a deep level, fostering a therapeutic relationship built on trust and understanding.
Hello! I'm Morgan Price, a Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about guiding your child, teenager, or family towards emotional well-being. I believe in the transformative power of therapy and offer a safe, empathetic space for exploration and growth. As a therapist with a specialization in drama therapy and a personal history with trauma and grief as a child, I bring a unique perspective to my practice. My goal is to connect with clients on a deep level, fostering a therapeutic relationship built on trust and understanding.
(475) 264-6572 View (475) 264-6572
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Renee Bacon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guilford, CT 06437
Current availability - early afternoon, weekdays •• Welcome! I specialize in providing support to individuals ages 18 and older who are facing various challenges such as anxiety, trauma, depression, and life transitions. My approach is tailored to your unique needs and goals because I understand that everyone has a different reason for coming to therapy. Together we can work towards balance, growth, and overall well-being.
Current availability - early afternoon, weekdays •• Welcome! I specialize in providing support to individuals ages 18 and older who are facing various challenges such as anxiety, trauma, depression, and life transitions. My approach is tailored to your unique needs and goals because I understand that everyone has a different reason for coming to therapy. Together we can work towards balance, growth, and overall well-being.
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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.