Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Gaithersburg, MD
Dawn Gallagher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Dawn is a Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 30 years of helping experience. Dawn is a compassionate, caring, & empathic therapist with extensive experience working within inpatient & outpatient mental health settings. She utilizes an integrative & strength-based approach to therapy, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, & Solution-Focused Therapy. Dawn specializes in many areas including, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, PTSD, women’s issues, & stage of life concerns.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Dawn is a Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 30 years of helping experience. Dawn is a compassionate, caring, & empathic therapist with extensive experience working within inpatient & outpatient mental health settings. She utilizes an integrative & strength-based approach to therapy, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, & Solution-Focused Therapy. Dawn specializes in many areas including, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, PTSD, women’s issues, & stage of life concerns.
Brenden Stinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
I specialize in crisis intervention and enjoy helping individuals with trauma disorders, stress management, autism, and life transitions.
For me, there is no ideal client. To some extent, everyone is on a spectrum of depression and anxiety, and I seek to work with clients who need assistance becoming oriented toward improvement. I have personal and professional experience and understand how difficult it is to find someone patient enough to grow alongside a client through the therapeutic process. I want to work alongside you to help you live a happy, meaningful life with these conditions.
I specialize in crisis intervention and enjoy helping individuals with trauma disorders, stress management, autism, and life transitions.
For me, there is no ideal client. To some extent, everyone is on a spectrum of depression and anxiety, and I seek to work with clients who need assistance becoming oriented toward improvement. I have personal and professional experience and understand how difficult it is to find someone patient enough to grow alongside a client through the therapeutic process. I want to work alongside you to help you live a happy, meaningful life with these conditions.
Dr. Jeanni Aubee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
Teens (13+) and adults gain insight and skills to decrease or eliminate anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, grief, that make school, relationships, work and everyday life difficult. We'll explore the impact early life experiences, relationships have on identity, thought, behavior and mood. We'll replace or reframe thoughts and interpretations, learn positive behavioral skills, develop healthy relationships and learn mood regulation. We'll identify triggers, understand how past experiences affects and informs the present, improve ability to regulate, and uncover patterns/trauma that impact you and implement new behavior patterns.
Teens (13+) and adults gain insight and skills to decrease or eliminate anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, grief, that make school, relationships, work and everyday life difficult. We'll explore the impact early life experiences, relationships have on identity, thought, behavior and mood. We'll replace or reframe thoughts and interpretations, learn positive behavioral skills, develop healthy relationships and learn mood regulation. We'll identify triggers, understand how past experiences affects and informs the present, improve ability to regulate, and uncover patterns/trauma that impact you and implement new behavior patterns.
Casey Frederick
Art Therapist, LCPC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (Online Only)
She provides art therapy and traditional therapeutic services to children and adults with a wide range of common challenges including: - ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, stress, sensory processing disorder and sensory sensitivities, potty difficulties, family dynamic work, attachment relationships, LGBTQIA, Parenting, Children with parents ex.
Casey Frederick is a Licensed Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland. Casey has experience and training in a variety of clinical approaches working with populations including children, families, parents, wounded, ill and injured service members, as well as military dependents. Casey specializes in providing art therapy with a trauma informed approach while integrating attachment and polyvagal theory from a strength based perspective.
She provides art therapy and traditional therapeutic services to children and adults with a wide range of common challenges including: - ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, stress, sensory processing disorder and sensory sensitivities, potty difficulties, family dynamic work, attachment relationships, LGBTQIA, Parenting, Children with parents ex.
Casey Frederick is a Licensed Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland. Casey has experience and training in a variety of clinical approaches working with populations including children, families, parents, wounded, ill and injured service members, as well as military dependents. Casey specializes in providing art therapy with a trauma informed approach while integrating attachment and polyvagal theory from a strength based perspective.
Erica Featherson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
My experience has allowed her to work with a number of mental health concerns including, but not limited to trauma, depression, relationship problems, anxiety, low self-esteem and self-worth, suicide ideation, self-harm, bullying, grief, divorce, separation ADHD, PTSD, ODD conduct disorders, anger management, and adjustment disorder.
The highs and lows of life can be overwhelming for anyone, but have you ever felt like you can't see a way out or forward, or maybe you are just so overwhelmed by the thoughts of, "what if." I do not think there is anyone who can say they haven't been there. This is why my goals as a psychologist is to help you find your way, out, up and/or through. My name is Dr. Featherson, a Licensed Psychologist, with a focus on trauma, anxiety and depression. My ultimate goal is to help individuals build the skills they need in order to navigate this thing we call life, whether that is learning coping mechanisms or just processing the past.
My experience has allowed her to work with a number of mental health concerns including, but not limited to trauma, depression, relationship problems, anxiety, low self-esteem and self-worth, suicide ideation, self-harm, bullying, grief, divorce, separation ADHD, PTSD, ODD conduct disorders, anger management, and adjustment disorder.
The highs and lows of life can be overwhelming for anyone, but have you ever felt like you can't see a way out or forward, or maybe you are just so overwhelmed by the thoughts of, "what if." I do not think there is anyone who can say they haven't been there. This is why my goals as a psychologist is to help you find your way, out, up and/or through. My name is Dr. Featherson, a Licensed Psychologist, with a focus on trauma, anxiety and depression. My ultimate goal is to help individuals build the skills they need in order to navigate this thing we call life, whether that is learning coping mechanisms or just processing the past.
Anna Kozitzky
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Though most of my professional focus has been on treating trauma, I like to work with people who are navigating life’s growing pains regardless of whether trauma is involved.
4/16/24 Almost ready for new teletherapy clients. We can work together to develop your understanding of yourself and use this wisdom to adjust how you interact with yourself. In turn, this can impact how you interact with various aspects of your life, including other people. Therapy with me typically involves participating in a collaborative process of discovering, clarifying, updating, and implementing insight. While we can set intentions and pursue goals to fit your needs and preferences, it’s also important to me to structure each appointment as much as possible around what is most relevant to you at that given point in time.
Though most of my professional focus has been on treating trauma, I like to work with people who are navigating life’s growing pains regardless of whether trauma is involved.
4/16/24 Almost ready for new teletherapy clients. We can work together to develop your understanding of yourself and use this wisdom to adjust how you interact with yourself. In turn, this can impact how you interact with various aspects of your life, including other people. Therapy with me typically involves participating in a collaborative process of discovering, clarifying, updating, and implementing insight. While we can set intentions and pursue goals to fit your needs and preferences, it’s also important to me to structure each appointment as much as possible around what is most relevant to you at that given point in time.
Mitra Khanjani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
SPECIALTIES: Effects of Trauma/Injury - PTSD/ Abuse Survivors/ Accident Victims/ Divorce / Separation / Performance Enhancement.
My approach to healing is based upon a non-invasive experience rather than prolonged processes, which incorporates EMDR, Guided Imagery, and traditional psychotherapy. Each session provides an atmosphere for nurturing, heart-opening, and confidentiality that will help you successfully achieve your goals in less time than talk therapy. The outcome of this success will help you feel less anxious, sad, fearful, stuck and/or enhance your confidence, ability to perform, love openly, commit when you want/let go when you want, be fully present and connected in whatever you do.
SPECIALTIES: Effects of Trauma/Injury - PTSD/ Abuse Survivors/ Accident Victims/ Divorce / Separation / Performance Enhancement.
My approach to healing is based upon a non-invasive experience rather than prolonged processes, which incorporates EMDR, Guided Imagery, and traditional psychotherapy. Each session provides an atmosphere for nurturing, heart-opening, and confidentiality that will help you successfully achieve your goals in less time than talk therapy. The outcome of this success will help you feel less anxious, sad, fearful, stuck and/or enhance your confidence, ability to perform, love openly, commit when you want/let go when you want, be fully present and connected in whatever you do.
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
Joe Gallagher
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC, CCTP, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Joseph “Joe” Gallagher, LCPC, NCC, CCTP, BC-TMH, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and a Board Certified-Telemental Health Provider. Joe is a multiculturally competent therapist who is passionate about assisting clients in identifying and achieving their goals. Joe delivers an integrative approach to therapy, believing that every person is intrinsically valuable with a unique story to tell. Joe believes that all individuals have the right to be heard by a caring professional who will provide a safe space to grow and learn to be their best, most happy self.
Joseph “Joe” Gallagher, LCPC, NCC, CCTP, BC-TMH, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and a Board Certified-Telemental Health Provider. Joe is a multiculturally competent therapist who is passionate about assisting clients in identifying and achieving their goals. Joe delivers an integrative approach to therapy, believing that every person is intrinsically valuable with a unique story to tell. Joe believes that all individuals have the right to be heard by a caring professional who will provide a safe space to grow and learn to be their best, most happy self.
Candace Pearson
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
I have experience working with a variety of populations to include children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families who experience trauma, depression, anxiety, race, woman issues, and many more.
My passion is helping others find inner peace and happiness and working through whatever issues they are currently experiencing. I work through a multicultural lenses to help create a collaborative, client-centered, strength-based environment. I utilizes cognitive behavioral, dialectal behavioral and behavioral rehearsal approaches to allow for a safe and secure place for individuals have their needs met. I provide therapeutic services to young children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of emotional and behavioral disorders.
I have experience working with a variety of populations to include children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families who experience trauma, depression, anxiety, race, woman issues, and many more.
My passion is helping others find inner peace and happiness and working through whatever issues they are currently experiencing. I work through a multicultural lenses to help create a collaborative, client-centered, strength-based environment. I utilizes cognitive behavioral, dialectal behavioral and behavioral rehearsal approaches to allow for a safe and secure place for individuals have their needs met. I provide therapeutic services to young children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of emotional and behavioral disorders.
Iraida Virginia Rivera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, RPT , CCTP
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
I'm a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 26 years of treating children, teens, adults and families in private and public settings. I work with individuals with complex trauma, and personal histories of neglect/abuse. Addressing family systems issues like, parent/child relational issues, family reunification and ineffective/ inadequate parenting skills, and insecure attachment. Implementing evidence based practices and mindfulness techniques to achieve individualized treatment goals. I provide treatment to Spanish speaking individuals/ families.
I'm a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 26 years of treating children, teens, adults and families in private and public settings. I work with individuals with complex trauma, and personal histories of neglect/abuse. Addressing family systems issues like, parent/child relational issues, family reunification and ineffective/ inadequate parenting skills, and insecure attachment. Implementing evidence based practices and mindfulness techniques to achieve individualized treatment goals. I provide treatment to Spanish speaking individuals/ families.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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.
Keila Silva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (Online Only)
As a first-gen American & trauma survivor, I deeply admire your courage.
Do you find it challenging to maintain a sense of connection with both yourself and those around you? Are your personal needs frequently pushed to the bottom of your priority list? Do feelings of guilt frequently arise, making it difficult to assertively decline requests from others? It's possible that you can't even recall a time when life felt differently. But one thing is clear: you're ready for relief. You're prepared to prioritize your well-being, express your honest thoughts without overthinking, and, above all, unshackle yourself from the unhealthy chains of obligation and guilt that have bound you for so long.
As a first-gen American & trauma survivor, I deeply admire your courage.
Do you find it challenging to maintain a sense of connection with both yourself and those around you? Are your personal needs frequently pushed to the bottom of your priority list? Do feelings of guilt frequently arise, making it difficult to assertively decline requests from others? It's possible that you can't even recall a time when life felt differently. But one thing is clear: you're ready for relief. You're prepared to prioritize your well-being, express your honest thoughts without overthinking, and, above all, unshackle yourself from the unhealthy chains of obligation and guilt that have bound you for so long.
Shamonique Diona Driskell
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
With over 10 years of experience, I have training and experience in anxiety, personality disorders, depression, complex trauma, attachment theory, family systems, and intimate partner violence.
I believe that everyone has the ability to change. Sometimes it can be difficult being in the driver seat alone, so why not allow me to be there for you as the passenger? From my perspective, the client plays an integral role as the expert of their life. In sharing their journey with me, I hope to help them work towards sustainable growth and healing. My ideal client is someone who may be experiencing difficulty navigating their day-to-day responsibilities due to past trauma, current life stressors, and relationship issues.
With over 10 years of experience, I have training and experience in anxiety, personality disorders, depression, complex trauma, attachment theory, family systems, and intimate partner violence.
I believe that everyone has the ability to change. Sometimes it can be difficult being in the driver seat alone, so why not allow me to be there for you as the passenger? From my perspective, the client plays an integral role as the expert of their life. In sharing their journey with me, I hope to help them work towards sustainable growth and healing. My ideal client is someone who may be experiencing difficulty navigating their day-to-day responsibilities due to past trauma, current life stressors, and relationship issues.
Dana Willcox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
I have succeeded with problems of depression, abuse and trauma recovery, "anxiety", panic, lack of meaning in life, social fears, shame, anger, and lack of confidence.
My goal for every individual, couple, or family I work with is not just to solve problems but to achieve actual long-term happiness. I do a developmental, growth-oriented style of therapy, best suited to intelligent adults, couples, or families interested in permanent solutions to emotional difficulties such as depression, inter-personal conflict, loneliness, lack of meaning, insecurity, panic, or anger. Therapy as I practice it will change how you understand yourself and other people, how you react to life events, and most important of all, how you feel on a day-to-day basis.
I have succeeded with problems of depression, abuse and trauma recovery, "anxiety", panic, lack of meaning in life, social fears, shame, anger, and lack of confidence.
My goal for every individual, couple, or family I work with is not just to solve problems but to achieve actual long-term happiness. I do a developmental, growth-oriented style of therapy, best suited to intelligent adults, couples, or families interested in permanent solutions to emotional difficulties such as depression, inter-personal conflict, loneliness, lack of meaning, insecurity, panic, or anger. Therapy as I practice it will change how you understand yourself and other people, how you react to life events, and most important of all, how you feel on a day-to-day basis.
Life Support Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Specialties include: Addiction Services, Individual and Group Therapy for Alcohol and Substance Abuse Issues; Depression; Anxiety; Military/Veteran issues and specializing in PTSD, Military Sexual Trauma, and Sleep Disorders; Life Transitions, Marital Problems, Grief & Loss, and much more.
As a result of COVID-19, all therapeutic services will be provided using Telehealth, by video conference. Telehealth makes mental health care more accessible. It brings mental health care options to those with limited mobility, those who lack transportation, and those with limited mental health care options in their community. It also allows those who would ordinarily be reluctant to seek treatment because of the perceived stigma associated with receiving mental health care' to get the help they need. Flexible scheduling, evenings and weekends available, all from the comfort of your home, car, wherever you are.
Specialties include: Addiction Services, Individual and Group Therapy for Alcohol and Substance Abuse Issues; Depression; Anxiety; Military/Veteran issues and specializing in PTSD, Military Sexual Trauma, and Sleep Disorders; Life Transitions, Marital Problems, Grief & Loss, and much more.
As a result of COVID-19, all therapeutic services will be provided using Telehealth, by video conference. Telehealth makes mental health care more accessible. It brings mental health care options to those with limited mobility, those who lack transportation, and those with limited mental health care options in their community. It also allows those who would ordinarily be reluctant to seek treatment because of the perceived stigma associated with receiving mental health care' to get the help they need. Flexible scheduling, evenings and weekends available, all from the comfort of your home, car, wherever you are.
Rachel Sayer
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC, PCIT-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, certified PCIT therapist, and certified within agency trainer for PCIT, with experience in both short and longer-term therapeutic models of psychotherapy. This includes working to treat anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma, relational difficulties, parent-child attachment challenges, challenges with self-esteem, and supporting individual identity exploration. I believe therapy is a collaborative process to work on each individuals unique needs and goals. I am here to provide guidance and a space to explore your strengths and navigate your therapeutic needs.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, certified PCIT therapist, and certified within agency trainer for PCIT, with experience in both short and longer-term therapeutic models of psychotherapy. This includes working to treat anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma, relational difficulties, parent-child attachment challenges, challenges with self-esteem, and supporting individual identity exploration. I believe therapy is a collaborative process to work on each individuals unique needs and goals. I am here to provide guidance and a space to explore your strengths and navigate your therapeutic needs.
Dyanne Dunlap
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I have 23 years of experience in the mental health field. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Work, my mission is to help you identify goals, focus on your future, and empower you to succeed. As a trauma survivor, I naturally relate to others as I empower and encourage you to be the best version of yourself. I have worked in a variety of settings including mental health agencies, residential centers, and psychiatric hospitals. I am accepting new patients exclusively through Telehealth to help people in a safe and convenient way.
As a therapist, I have 23 years of experience in the mental health field. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Work, my mission is to help you identify goals, focus on your future, and empower you to succeed. As a trauma survivor, I naturally relate to others as I empower and encourage you to be the best version of yourself. I have worked in a variety of settings including mental health agencies, residential centers, and psychiatric hospitals. I am accepting new patients exclusively through Telehealth to help people in a safe and convenient way.
Erin Nkele
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (Online Only)
Welcome! I am the Owner and Co-Founder of Melanated Wellness, LLC. Our mission places particular emphasis on better serving and empowering the Black, Neurodiverse, and LGBTQIA communities. I specialize in working with adolescents, 16 and older, through adulthood as they navigate their journeys of growth, healing, and development. Training and clinical expertise at Melanated Wellness is centered upon compassionate treatment for issues related to trauma, anxiety, PTSD, neurodiversity and sexual and gender identity. Clients will be welcomed to a collaborative space where they can identify their needs to begin working towards wellness.
Welcome! I am the Owner and Co-Founder of Melanated Wellness, LLC. Our mission places particular emphasis on better serving and empowering the Black, Neurodiverse, and LGBTQIA communities. I specialize in working with adolescents, 16 and older, through adulthood as they navigate their journeys of growth, healing, and development. Training and clinical expertise at Melanated Wellness is centered upon compassionate treatment for issues related to trauma, anxiety, PTSD, neurodiversity and sexual and gender identity. Clients will be welcomed to a collaborative space where they can identify their needs to begin working towards wellness.
Raisa Manejwala
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
I've provided individual and group therapy for at-risk youth, trauma-focused care for survivors of abuse, and relaxation training for adults experiencing anxiety and depression. I also teach mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance skills. I've conducted cognitive and personality assessments for those with learning, attention, and/or emotional concerns as well as pre-trial adult forensic evaluations. I value providing culturally-sensitive treatment if you wish to discuss your cultural background and/or religious/spiritual beliefs in therapy.
I've provided individual and group therapy for at-risk youth, trauma-focused care for survivors of abuse, and relaxation training for adults experiencing anxiety and depression. I also teach mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance skills. I've conducted cognitive and personality assessments for those with learning, attention, and/or emotional concerns as well as pre-trial adult forensic evaluations. I value providing culturally-sensitive treatment if you wish to discuss your cultural background and/or religious/spiritual beliefs in therapy.
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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.