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Marissa Keilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20910
As your therapist I will work carefully and thoughtfully to assist you in addressing the issues that have brought you pain, fear, uncertainty or self-doubt. The individuals I work with may have a history of trauma, challenging life circumstances or anxiety and depression. I create a safe and positive space to process emotions, receive support and develop new coping skills to become healthier, happier and at peace with yourself. Our relationship as therapist and client is the foundation to build upon as your strengthen your relationship with yourself and build stronger relationships throughout your life.
As your therapist I will work carefully and thoughtfully to assist you in addressing the issues that have brought you pain, fear, uncertainty or self-doubt. The individuals I work with may have a history of trauma, challenging life circumstances or anxiety and depression. I create a safe and positive space to process emotions, receive support and develop new coping skills to become healthier, happier and at peace with yourself. Our relationship as therapist and client is the foundation to build upon as your strengthen your relationship with yourself and build stronger relationships throughout your life.
(301) 960-5738 x4 View (301) 960-5738 x4
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Reji Abhilash
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20852
My ideal client is one who has psychological mindedness to seek help & attains mental stability & self-acceptance to overcome their distress. I have the privilege of working with a wide variety of clients (children, adolescents, and adults) in providing appropriate interventions, targeting recovery & progress. I provide specialized evidence-based intervention for clients diagnosed with anxiety (OCD, panic attacks & social anxiety), depression, grief, trauma and PTSD, addiction, schizophrenia, bipolar & personality disorders (BPD), Alzheimer's & dementia including caretaking burden of the family to improve their quality of life.
My ideal client is one who has psychological mindedness to seek help & attains mental stability & self-acceptance to overcome their distress. I have the privilege of working with a wide variety of clients (children, adolescents, and adults) in providing appropriate interventions, targeting recovery & progress. I provide specialized evidence-based intervention for clients diagnosed with anxiety (OCD, panic attacks & social anxiety), depression, grief, trauma and PTSD, addiction, schizophrenia, bipolar & personality disorders (BPD), Alzheimer's & dementia including caretaking burden of the family to improve their quality of life.
(301) 900-6396 View (301) 900-6396
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JSM Therapeutic Options
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Pikesville, MD 21208  (Online Only)
JSM Therapeutic Options is a mental health practice in Baltimore County,Md. Our practice has provided mental health services to individuals and families since 2014. JSM offers an eclectic approach with therapeutic practices in a nurturing, healing and learning environment. Our team aims to empower individuals and families (14+) who struggle with symptoms of anxiety/depression, stress, grief ,trauma ,generational trauma and ADHD by providing access to evidence based treatment.
JSM Therapeutic Options is a mental health practice in Baltimore County,Md. Our practice has provided mental health services to individuals and families since 2014. JSM offers an eclectic approach with therapeutic practices in a nurturing, healing and learning environment. Our team aims to empower individuals and families (14+) who struggle with symptoms of anxiety/depression, stress, grief ,trauma ,generational trauma and ADHD by providing access to evidence based treatment.
(443) 241-7786 View (443) 241-7786
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The Institute for Emotional Regulation, LLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, CTT, MAC, NBCCH
Verified Verified
Waldorf, MD 20603
Gregory Ingram, LCSW-C, LICSW, CTT, MAC, NBCCH is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the District of Columbia and the State of Maryland. I am also a seasoned trauma therapist, addiction counselor, and family therapist. I have treated patients throughout the united states and abroad. I am well versed in the emotional deprivation found in individuals who have been abused, neglected, and or stripped of their self worth, dignity, and sense emotional well-being. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief-Solution Therapy, Adolescent Criminal Justice Issues, PTSD -Trauma Treatment, and the Chronically Emotionally Wounded.
Gregory Ingram, LCSW-C, LICSW, CTT, MAC, NBCCH is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the District of Columbia and the State of Maryland. I am also a seasoned trauma therapist, addiction counselor, and family therapist. I have treated patients throughout the united states and abroad. I am well versed in the emotional deprivation found in individuals who have been abused, neglected, and or stripped of their self worth, dignity, and sense emotional well-being. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief-Solution Therapy, Adolescent Criminal Justice Issues, PTSD -Trauma Treatment, and the Chronically Emotionally Wounded.
(240) 247-0966 View (240) 247-0966
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Alejandra (Allie) Sandoval
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044  (Online Only)
We treat anxiety, depression, self-esteem improvement, stress, trauma, coping skills, and grief.
Therapy can be a unique experience. My goal is to make you feel at ease in this self-learning process. Therapy will be like coming into a safe room where there is a beautiful mirror in the middle of the room. This mirror will reflect many emotions and thoughts. By the mirror reflecting these emotions and thoughts, you will be able to realize and decide if you like that reflection or if you want to either change or accept things about yourself or your life. The mirror is the supportive therapist.
We treat anxiety, depression, self-esteem improvement, stress, trauma, coping skills, and grief.
Therapy can be a unique experience. My goal is to make you feel at ease in this self-learning process. Therapy will be like coming into a safe room where there is a beautiful mirror in the middle of the room. This mirror will reflect many emotions and thoughts. By the mirror reflecting these emotions and thoughts, you will be able to realize and decide if you like that reflection or if you want to either change or accept things about yourself or your life. The mirror is the supportive therapist.
(240) 392-6232 View (240) 392-6232
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Shaindel Wise
Art Therapist, LCPAT, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pikesville, MD 21208
Do you struggle to get through the day while battling to maintain your mental health? As a trauma-focused therapist, I promote an environment of curiosity, self-expression, and healing. I work with teenagers and young adults who need guidance or healing from the wounds of their childhood to thrive as adults.
Do you struggle to get through the day while battling to maintain your mental health? As a trauma-focused therapist, I promote an environment of curiosity, self-expression, and healing. I work with teenagers and young adults who need guidance or healing from the wounds of their childhood to thrive as adults.
(410) 559-9791 View (410) 559-9791
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Tia Conrad Psychotherapy, L.L.C.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Potomac, MD 20854  (Online Only)
I specialize in the treatment of chronic pain, trauma disorders including PTSD and Combat Related PTSD, depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, performance anxiety, family dysfunction, couples/relationship problems, acculturation issues, and sleep disorders.
Welcome. Congratulations on taking this step to make change in your life. It takes a tremendous amount of bravery and belief that things can change just to land here. As a patient, your goals and treatment will be based on what you know best about yourself and what you want in your life. My role is to offer supportive guidance to get you to that place, without judgement or force. We will also develop an understanding of how your learned behaviors and emotional reactions to issues that may be causing discomfort for you are at the crux of your automatic thoughts and behaviors.
I specialize in the treatment of chronic pain, trauma disorders including PTSD and Combat Related PTSD, depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, performance anxiety, family dysfunction, couples/relationship problems, acculturation issues, and sleep disorders.
Welcome. Congratulations on taking this step to make change in your life. It takes a tremendous amount of bravery and belief that things can change just to land here. As a patient, your goals and treatment will be based on what you know best about yourself and what you want in your life. My role is to offer supportive guidance to get you to that place, without judgement or force. We will also develop an understanding of how your learned behaviors and emotional reactions to issues that may be causing discomfort for you are at the crux of your automatic thoughts and behaviors.
(240) 317-3741 View (240) 317-3741
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Morgan Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401
Ideally, I'd treat clients with a trauma history. Someone with a mixture of short and long term trauma. My ideal client is eager to learn and wants to find a way to become their own safe space. Someone who wants to learn how to set and maintain healthy boundaries, find out their triggers, and treat themselves with patience.
Ideally, I'd treat clients with a trauma history. Someone with a mixture of short and long term trauma. My ideal client is eager to learn and wants to find a way to become their own safe space. Someone who wants to learn how to set and maintain healthy boundaries, find out their triggers, and treat themselves with patience.
(667) 243-2655 View (667) 243-2655
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Dr. Shoshana Ringel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Trauma processing: Accessing dissociative states and emotional experience to promote healing; Mindfulness: Awareness of present moment experience; Attachment wounds: Early relational events that inform our relationship with others.
I value a therapeutic relationship based on warmth, safety, understanding and deep recognition of your authentic self. I validate and nurture your unique self expression and creativity. I have been a therapist for over 20 years, and use my training in trauma informed therapy, IFS, psychodynamic and attachment perspectives to help transform your relationship with others, deepen your emotional life, and reconnect to internal parts of yourself. I utilize AEDP and mindfulness to facilitate the healing of grief, loss, and attachment wounds. To undo aloneness. I emphasize self inquiry and the connection of body, mind. and spirit
Trauma processing: Accessing dissociative states and emotional experience to promote healing; Mindfulness: Awareness of present moment experience; Attachment wounds: Early relational events that inform our relationship with others.
I value a therapeutic relationship based on warmth, safety, understanding and deep recognition of your authentic self. I validate and nurture your unique self expression and creativity. I have been a therapist for over 20 years, and use my training in trauma informed therapy, IFS, psychodynamic and attachment perspectives to help transform your relationship with others, deepen your emotional life, and reconnect to internal parts of yourself. I utilize AEDP and mindfulness to facilitate the healing of grief, loss, and attachment wounds. To undo aloneness. I emphasize self inquiry and the connection of body, mind. and spirit
(410) 793-1493 View (410) 793-1493
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Rachel Baldwin
Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
Westminster, MD 21157
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC). My child focuses are in ADHD, autism, special education, anxiety, and trauma, while adults are complex trauma, attachment disorders, and first responders. My goal as a counselor is to compassionately help you with processing, healing, and understanding your emotional, behavioral, psychological, and cultural self as a whole mind and body approach. I utilizes creative expressive therapy, humanistic, and positive-solution focus within a cognitive behavioral therapy approach.
I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC). My child focuses are in ADHD, autism, special education, anxiety, and trauma, while adults are complex trauma, attachment disorders, and first responders. My goal as a counselor is to compassionately help you with processing, healing, and understanding your emotional, behavioral, psychological, and cultural self as a whole mind and body approach. I utilizes creative expressive therapy, humanistic, and positive-solution focus within a cognitive behavioral therapy approach.
(443) 727-1248 View (443) 727-1248
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Morgan Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20817
Ideally, I'd treat clients with a trauma history. Someone with a mixture of short and long term trauma. My ideal client is eager to learn and wants to find a way to become their own safe space. Someone who wants to learn how to set and maintain healthy boundaries, find out their triggers, and treat themselves with patience.
Ideally, I'd treat clients with a trauma history. Someone with a mixture of short and long term trauma. My ideal client is eager to learn and wants to find a way to become their own safe space. Someone who wants to learn how to set and maintain healthy boundaries, find out their triggers, and treat themselves with patience.
(240) 202-2655 View (240) 202-2655
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Frederick Behavioral Health Services
Counselor, LCPC, LCSW-C, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21704
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting or relationship issues, we’re here to support you on your journey toward healing.
At Frederick Behavioral Health Services, we are committed to providing compassionate and effective mental health care to individuals and families. Our team of dedicated professionals is passionate about helping clients achieve emotional well-being and personal growth. We believe in a holistic approach to mental health. Our services include evidence-based therapies while also considering the importance of physical health, emotional well-being, and social support. We tailor our treatments to address the unique needs of each client.
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting or relationship issues, we’re here to support you on your journey toward healing.
At Frederick Behavioral Health Services, we are committed to providing compassionate and effective mental health care to individuals and families. Our team of dedicated professionals is passionate about helping clients achieve emotional well-being and personal growth. We believe in a holistic approach to mental health. Our services include evidence-based therapies while also considering the importance of physical health, emotional well-being, and social support. We tailor our treatments to address the unique needs of each client.
(240) 443-4150 View (240) 443-4150
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Healing Harmony Health & Wellness with Shana LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20902  (Online Only)
Trauma shatters your world and the world around you, including your personal and professional relationships. Finding your wellness requires having a therapist who understands your needs. We specialize in working with trauma and its related disorders. We bring creativity and above all else sincere caring for our clients. With children, we use play therapy and emotional regulation tools to facilitate and increase the child's wellness. For adolescents and adults, we create a warm self-honoring environment that increases in their ability to develop positive tools to navigate through their traumas, relationships, anxieties, and fears.
Trauma shatters your world and the world around you, including your personal and professional relationships. Finding your wellness requires having a therapist who understands your needs. We specialize in working with trauma and its related disorders. We bring creativity and above all else sincere caring for our clients. With children, we use play therapy and emotional regulation tools to facilitate and increase the child's wellness. For adolescents and adults, we create a warm self-honoring environment that increases in their ability to develop positive tools to navigate through their traumas, relationships, anxieties, and fears.
(240) 453-4828 View (240) 453-4828
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Whole Life Center LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21229  (Online Only)
At Whole Life Center, our goal is to support first generation cycle breakers. We understand that being the first in your family to address the impact of trauma relationally, financially, physically and spiritually can be stressful. The anxiety, mental fatigue and depression that often comes along with the journey can often be overwhelming. Our goal at Whole Life Center, is to help you heal childhood trauma, manage life transitions and build healthy relationships so through individual, marriage, couples and group counseling so that you can establish a sustainable legacy of mental wealth!
At Whole Life Center, our goal is to support first generation cycle breakers. We understand that being the first in your family to address the impact of trauma relationally, financially, physically and spiritually can be stressful. The anxiety, mental fatigue and depression that often comes along with the journey can often be overwhelming. Our goal at Whole Life Center, is to help you heal childhood trauma, manage life transitions and build healthy relationships so through individual, marriage, couples and group counseling so that you can establish a sustainable legacy of mental wealth!
(410) 770-2518 View (410) 770-2518
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Katie C Lumaro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Cockeysville, MD 21030  (Online Only)
I am experienced in working with those going through life transitions, Depressive, Anxiety, Mood, Personality, Trauma, and Stressor related Disorders.
Virtual appts available now! Seeking therapy does not have to start when you are feeling your worst. Therapy helps maintain a level of functioning to continue on your road to success. However, if you are in a place where you feel hopeless, you've already taken a huge step in your recovery. It is not easy to ask for help. I strive to provide a professional, non-judgmental, safe space for you to work through your smallest and biggest of problems. I also provide empathy and understanding, as I appreciate each person's unique story and believe everyone deserves to have their voice be heard. Please email: Katie@infinitycounseling.net
I am experienced in working with those going through life transitions, Depressive, Anxiety, Mood, Personality, Trauma, and Stressor related Disorders.
Virtual appts available now! Seeking therapy does not have to start when you are feeling your worst. Therapy helps maintain a level of functioning to continue on your road to success. However, if you are in a place where you feel hopeless, you've already taken a huge step in your recovery. It is not easy to ask for help. I strive to provide a professional, non-judgmental, safe space for you to work through your smallest and biggest of problems. I also provide empathy and understanding, as I appreciate each person's unique story and believe everyone deserves to have their voice be heard. Please email: Katie@infinitycounseling.net
(410) 983-6309 View (410) 983-6309
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Erica D Kelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21202  (Online Only)
Offering comprehensive, client-centered, trauma-informed mental health and wellness services, tailored to fit your individual lifestyle.
Hello, there! I am a seasoned psychotherapist looking to help you balance life and figure it all out. Are you finding it difficult to manage work/life balance, trying your hardest to overcome symptoms of depression, anxiety, mood disorder, parent-child relational issues, gender identity and looking for a caring ear to help you help yourself? To help you unveil the power of self that lies within to overcome each and every obstacle that you and/or your family faces? If this sounds like you, please feel free to reach out and schedule a complimentary phone consultation to determine how we can best work together to meet your needs.
Offering comprehensive, client-centered, trauma-informed mental health and wellness services, tailored to fit your individual lifestyle.
Hello, there! I am a seasoned psychotherapist looking to help you balance life and figure it all out. Are you finding it difficult to manage work/life balance, trying your hardest to overcome symptoms of depression, anxiety, mood disorder, parent-child relational issues, gender identity and looking for a caring ear to help you help yourself? To help you unveil the power of self that lies within to overcome each and every obstacle that you and/or your family faces? If this sounds like you, please feel free to reach out and schedule a complimentary phone consultation to determine how we can best work together to meet your needs.
(410) 883-5341 View (410) 883-5341
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Moussa T. Cherif III
Counselor, LGPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Landover, MD 20785
I also work with adults wishing to learn coping skills to build resilience when facing personal struggles, including grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, and life changes.
My client focus are children and adolescents. I started working with children and adolescents over 10 years ago, caring for their physical health in hospitals. After a few years, I decided to transition from physical health to mental health and have been working with children and adolescents for over 2 years in individual and group counseling and in the public school system. I've worked with children dealing with behavioral concerns in the school, home, and community. Social emotional learning, career exploration, experiential learning, and small groups have been my areas of specialty.
I also work with adults wishing to learn coping skills to build resilience when facing personal struggles, including grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, and life changes.
My client focus are children and adolescents. I started working with children and adolescents over 10 years ago, caring for their physical health in hospitals. After a few years, I decided to transition from physical health to mental health and have been working with children and adolescents for over 2 years in individual and group counseling and in the public school system. I've worked with children dealing with behavioral concerns in the school, home, and community. Social emotional learning, career exploration, experiential learning, and small groups have been my areas of specialty.
(667) 222-1504 View (667) 222-1504
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A New Day Recovery Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CAC-AD
Verified Verified
Salisbury, MD 21801
I have the education and life experience to work with people who are trying to understand their substance use, co-occurring disorders, trauma or anxiety.
I am a private practice located on a farm which provides a unique and private therapy experience. Getting out of the city may help you to relax and focus in a calm natural environment. I specialize in substance use disorder, co-occurring disorders, anxiety, and trauma. My approach is to help build skills and knowledge to allow you to take charge of your treatment and life. I utilize a variety of therapies such as CBT, ACT, Motiv. Int., Equine, and Mindfulness. I do not have an agenda, I will listen to your needs and goals and create a plan with you to achieve them. Today is a new day, you can use it to start reaching your goals.
I have the education and life experience to work with people who are trying to understand their substance use, co-occurring disorders, trauma or anxiety.
I am a private practice located on a farm which provides a unique and private therapy experience. Getting out of the city may help you to relax and focus in a calm natural environment. I specialize in substance use disorder, co-occurring disorders, anxiety, and trauma. My approach is to help build skills and knowledge to allow you to take charge of your treatment and life. I utilize a variety of therapies such as CBT, ACT, Motiv. Int., Equine, and Mindfulness. I do not have an agenda, I will listen to your needs and goals and create a plan with you to achieve them. Today is a new day, you can use it to start reaching your goals.
(410) 261-4468 View (410) 261-4468
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George Stoeber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Churchville, MD 21028  (Online Only)
I teach the art of connection. Over the past 35 years, as I have studied and treated trauma in various forms and within multiple systems, I have held steadfast to one of many mantras; relationships are the true antidote to trauma. The integrated approach that I utilize may prove effective for those seeking to heal, those seeking to grow and learn, and those seeking to enhance their self, their relationships, their parenting role, or their organization as a whole. I have been recognized as an expert in the field of crisis de-escalation as I have provided more than 10,000 hours of staff development to schools, hospital, and agencies.
I teach the art of connection. Over the past 35 years, as I have studied and treated trauma in various forms and within multiple systems, I have held steadfast to one of many mantras; relationships are the true antidote to trauma. The integrated approach that I utilize may prove effective for those seeking to heal, those seeking to grow and learn, and those seeking to enhance their self, their relationships, their parenting role, or their organization as a whole. I have been recognized as an expert in the field of crisis de-escalation as I have provided more than 10,000 hours of staff development to schools, hospital, and agencies.
(410) 498-8769 View (410) 498-8769
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Dr. Joseph Tropper
Counselor, PsyD, MS, LCPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21209
My experience has put me in contact with hundreds of clients ranging from children to adults suffering from issues that include: anxiety, depression, adjustment, addictions, trauma, family challenges and much more.
If you found this page it's because you're contemplating getting help for yourself or a loved one. Congratulations on taking the next step! It takes bravery and honesty to face our challenges. The good news is your life can and will be better. With our shared commitment to your growth and success we can work together to help you live the life you've always dreamed of and that you deserve. I’m licensed in Maryland, NY and NJ. Call me for a free consult today with any questions you have.
My experience has put me in contact with hundreds of clients ranging from children to adults suffering from issues that include: anxiety, depression, adjustment, addictions, trauma, family challenges and much more.
If you found this page it's because you're contemplating getting help for yourself or a loved one. Congratulations on taking the next step! It takes bravery and honesty to face our challenges. The good news is your life can and will be better. With our shared commitment to your growth and success we can work together to help you live the life you've always dreamed of and that you deserve. I’m licensed in Maryland, NY and NJ. Call me for a free consult today with any questions you have.
(443) 221-6294 View (443) 221-6294
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.