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Judi Sargent
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Freehold, NJ 07728  (Online Only)
I am accepting new clients for Teletherapy Only. You can do a video or phone session. I have 27 years of experience and specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, PTSD/trauma, addiction, grief and loss. I accept most insurances but will verify yours to be sure at the start. To request an appt you can call me at 732-581-5051 or send me an online request for an appointment at: https:/www.judisargentlcsw.online (Its HIPAA compliant and secured)
I am accepting new clients for Teletherapy Only. You can do a video or phone session. I have 27 years of experience and specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, PTSD/trauma, addiction, grief and loss. I accept most insurances but will verify yours to be sure at the start. To request an appt you can call me at 732-581-5051 or send me an online request for an appointment at: https:/www.judisargentlcsw.online (Its HIPAA compliant and secured)
(732) 581-5051 View (732) 581-5051
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Serenity Counseling Center NJ LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCADC, NCC, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Freehold, NJ 07728
Specialty in trauma, women’s issues, addiction treatment.
At Serenity Counseling Center NJ we have Licensed Counselors with multiple years of experience. We are committed to helping clients reach their treatment goals and learn skills to cope with any life challenges. We provide a safe, comfortable therapeutic environment and utilize various treatment approaches that best meet the needs of each client. Skilled in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Group Therapy, Crisis Intervention, and Mental Health Counseling. Owner of practice has Master's degree in Science and Counseling Psychology from Monmouth University LPC. Visit us at www.serenitycounselingcenternj.org
Specialty in trauma, women’s issues, addiction treatment.
At Serenity Counseling Center NJ we have Licensed Counselors with multiple years of experience. We are committed to helping clients reach their treatment goals and learn skills to cope with any life challenges. We provide a safe, comfortable therapeutic environment and utilize various treatment approaches that best meet the needs of each client. Skilled in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Group Therapy, Crisis Intervention, and Mental Health Counseling. Owner of practice has Master's degree in Science and Counseling Psychology from Monmouth University LPC. Visit us at www.serenitycounselingcenternj.org
(848) 251-0184 View (848) 251-0184
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Robin B Semel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Freehold, NJ 07728
My clinical experience includes treating issues around abuses, impulse disorders, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and mood disorders.
Is your child pushing your buttons? Panicking you about dangerous behaviors? Are your current relationships frustrating you? There are many reasons to call a therapist, relationships are not as satisfying or fulfilling as they once were, your children are acting out or struggling with transitional periods in there lives or maybe you or someone you know is suffering with anxiety or depression. Regardless of the reason for that first call I believe my work is relevant to you and your family. I have almost twenty years clinical experience working with difficult acting out adolescents, young adults, and their families.
My clinical experience includes treating issues around abuses, impulse disorders, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and mood disorders.
Is your child pushing your buttons? Panicking you about dangerous behaviors? Are your current relationships frustrating you? There are many reasons to call a therapist, relationships are not as satisfying or fulfilling as they once were, your children are acting out or struggling with transitional periods in there lives or maybe you or someone you know is suffering with anxiety or depression. Regardless of the reason for that first call I believe my work is relevant to you and your family. I have almost twenty years clinical experience working with difficult acting out adolescents, young adults, and their families.
(732) 587-6619 View (732) 587-6619
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Kelly Stolberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Freehold, NJ 07728
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in the treatment of Eating Disorders and Trauma Disorders.
I am a firm believer that change and recovery are possible for everyone. Therapy and change can be both difficult and challenging experiences. My approach centers around trust and the importance of the therapeutic relationship. I am an open-minded and nonjudgmental support who can walk with a person through this journey. I hope to help individuals learn more about themselves and how to live more authentically. I love supporting people in harnessing their own individuality while helping them navigate the world and it's stress. We don't necessarily live in a world that embraces uniqueness, let me assist you in tapping into that magic.
I specialize in the treatment of Eating Disorders and Trauma Disorders.
I am a firm believer that change and recovery are possible for everyone. Therapy and change can be both difficult and challenging experiences. My approach centers around trust and the importance of the therapeutic relationship. I am an open-minded and nonjudgmental support who can walk with a person through this journey. I hope to help individuals learn more about themselves and how to live more authentically. I love supporting people in harnessing their own individuality while helping them navigate the world and it's stress. We don't necessarily live in a world that embraces uniqueness, let me assist you in tapping into that magic.
(609) 770-2031 View (609) 770-2031
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Jill Portaro: Healing Through The Heart Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Freehold, NJ 07728
We will use evidence-based treatment to help you learn the skills you need to tackle issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and more in a warm, non-judgemental, compassionate environment.
Are change and uncertainty making you feel anxious? Do you feel that it's a struggle to work through challenges in your life? If you are tired of trying to make things better on your own, I am here to help you and your family learn healthy coping strategies to manage the emotions and behaviors that trouble you. In therapy, find the clarity and balance you need to connect deeply to your inner strengths to create lasting, positive changes in your life. I am focused on helping you meet your goals and make the changes to your life that you want to see.
We will use evidence-based treatment to help you learn the skills you need to tackle issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and more in a warm, non-judgemental, compassionate environment.
Are change and uncertainty making you feel anxious? Do you feel that it's a struggle to work through challenges in your life? If you are tired of trying to make things better on your own, I am here to help you and your family learn healthy coping strategies to manage the emotions and behaviors that trouble you. In therapy, find the clarity and balance you need to connect deeply to your inner strengths to create lasting, positive changes in your life. I am focused on helping you meet your goals and make the changes to your life that you want to see.
(609) 778-4382 View (609) 778-4382
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Reinah Bauer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW`
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Freehold, NJ 07728
I provide emotional support to clients and families undergoing life transitions brought on by age, death, illness, trauma, and changes in family structure, among others.
As a Licensed Social Worker, I will work alongside you to define and work towards your goals. I approach all clients from a strengths based perspective, which has been shaped around the philosophy that people are not fundamentally fragile. We are not cut down by hardships and tribulations, rather, we may be strengthened through thoughtful and practiced responses to stressors and pain. I will help clients use these principles to promote their strengths and to improve confidence and functioning. Although I have experience with a variety of populations, I am especially versed in grief work.
I provide emotional support to clients and families undergoing life transitions brought on by age, death, illness, trauma, and changes in family structure, among others.
As a Licensed Social Worker, I will work alongside you to define and work towards your goals. I approach all clients from a strengths based perspective, which has been shaped around the philosophy that people are not fundamentally fragile. We are not cut down by hardships and tribulations, rather, we may be strengthened through thoughtful and practiced responses to stressors and pain. I will help clients use these principles to promote their strengths and to improve confidence and functioning. Although I have experience with a variety of populations, I am especially versed in grief work.
(732) 838-9353 View (732) 838-9353
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Araceli Fernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Freehold, NJ 07728
I have experience with adolescents and adults specializing with those suffering from anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Life is full of obstacles that at times feel impossible to overcome. In therapy, we will work together to equip you with coping skills that best suit you to make tackling these obstacles possible. Depression, anxiety, grief, and low self-esteem are common hindrances that therapy can help find long term solutions enabling you to live to your fullest potential.
I have experience with adolescents and adults specializing with those suffering from anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Life is full of obstacles that at times feel impossible to overcome. In therapy, we will work together to equip you with coping skills that best suit you to make tackling these obstacles possible. Depression, anxiety, grief, and low self-esteem are common hindrances that therapy can help find long term solutions enabling you to live to your fullest potential.
(732) 217-4937 View (732) 217-4937
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Institute for Personal Growth - Jersey City
Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Freehold, NJ 07728
We work with PTSD/trauma (including EMDR), anger management, couples/marriage and family counseling, eating disorders, LGBTQ+ issues, trans/non-binary/GNC youth and adults, ketamine therapy, EMDR, and more.
On the fence about therapy? Ask for the first session free when you contact us, to see if it's right for you. IPG has around 30 therapists, with 400+ years combined experience, in 3 offices throughout NJ (Jersey City, Highland Park, Freehold). Since 1983 we've combined compassionate care with high-level expertise. We see individuals, couples, families, adults, children and adolescents, from every walk of life. Our large and diverse clinical staff means we cover practically every specialty, population, mental health issue, and form of treatment there is, and chances are we can accommodate your schedule, location, and other needs.
We work with PTSD/trauma (including EMDR), anger management, couples/marriage and family counseling, eating disorders, LGBTQ+ issues, trans/non-binary/GNC youth and adults, ketamine therapy, EMDR, and more.
On the fence about therapy? Ask for the first session free when you contact us, to see if it's right for you. IPG has around 30 therapists, with 400+ years combined experience, in 3 offices throughout NJ (Jersey City, Highland Park, Freehold). Since 1983 we've combined compassionate care with high-level expertise. We see individuals, couples, families, adults, children and adolescents, from every walk of life. Our large and diverse clinical staff means we cover practically every specialty, population, mental health issue, and form of treatment there is, and chances are we can accommodate your schedule, location, and other needs.
(848) 222-8978 View (848) 222-8978
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Rosalind Pagliano
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Freehold, NJ 07728
I am proficient in EMDR therapy for trauma, anxiety, addiction and depression.
Are you troubled & stressed in a relationship, but don't know how to change things? Do you say "yes" when you want to say "no"? Are you covering up your pain with destructive behaviors? Do you judge yourself harshly & feel you are just never 'good enough'? Negative thoughts, anxiety & low self esteem can be an enormous burden, making it a crushing chore to just get through your day. They effect your relationships, your ability to work and can lead to substance abuse, over eating and other behaviors that can pull you in to a downward spiral that is hard to break free from.
I am proficient in EMDR therapy for trauma, anxiety, addiction and depression.
Are you troubled & stressed in a relationship, but don't know how to change things? Do you say "yes" when you want to say "no"? Are you covering up your pain with destructive behaviors? Do you judge yourself harshly & feel you are just never 'good enough'? Negative thoughts, anxiety & low self esteem can be an enormous burden, making it a crushing chore to just get through your day. They effect your relationships, your ability to work and can lead to substance abuse, over eating and other behaviors that can pull you in to a downward spiral that is hard to break free from.
(732) 564-5329 View (732) 564-5329
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Accredited Hypnosis Counseling
PhD, DCH
Verified Verified
Freehold, NJ 07728
Specialties: Stop Smoking, Weight Loss (Gastric Band Hypnotherapy), Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Phobias, Educational Enhancements, Sports Enhancements, Career Motivation, Hypnotherapy Life Coaching, Behavior/Anger Management, Relationship Therapy, Grief & Bereavement Therapy, Sexual Dysfunctions, Hypnotherapy for Children, Immune System Enhancements, Self Confidence/Self Esteem, Finding Lost Objects. Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Medical Hypnosis. Dr. Jaime Feldman is one of the Top Hypnotherapists in the country. He has been on the Montel Williams show 4 times. Dr. Feldman teaches some of the most revolutionary techniques in Hypnotherapy, including speaking to the sub-personalities that cause a specific problem.
Specialties: Stop Smoking, Weight Loss (Gastric Band Hypnotherapy), Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Phobias, Educational Enhancements, Sports Enhancements, Career Motivation, Hypnotherapy Life Coaching, Behavior/Anger Management, Relationship Therapy, Grief & Bereavement Therapy, Sexual Dysfunctions, Hypnotherapy for Children, Immune System Enhancements, Self Confidence/Self Esteem, Finding Lost Objects. Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Medical Hypnosis. Dr. Jaime Feldman is one of the Top Hypnotherapists in the country. He has been on the Montel Williams show 4 times. Dr. Feldman teaches some of the most revolutionary techniques in Hypnotherapy, including speaking to the sub-personalities that cause a specific problem.
(848) 233-4313 View (848) 233-4313
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Evolution Counseling and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Freehold, NJ 07728
Evolution Counseling and Wellness is a dynamic telehealth group practice, providing support throughout the State of New Jersey. We consist of a team of dedicated and committed clinicians with a wealth of experience working with people of all ages, including couples and families. We provide support to those struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, family conflicts, parenting support and many other areas.
Evolution Counseling and Wellness is a dynamic telehealth group practice, providing support throughout the State of New Jersey. We consist of a team of dedicated and committed clinicians with a wealth of experience working with people of all ages, including couples and families. We provide support to those struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, family conflicts, parenting support and many other areas.
(973) 791-7378 View (973) 791-7378
Photo of Corinne Aballo, Licensed Professional Counselor in Freehold, NJ
Corinne Aballo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Freehold, NJ 07728
Are you are struggling with anxiety, depression, past trauma, or general life transitions? Change can be scary, but is a necessary part of life. My goal is to provide you with a safe and supportive environment for you to identify and accomplish your individual goals. I strongly believe that developing a trusting client-to-therapist relationship is part of the initial success in therapy and can greatly impact an individual's motivation for change and growth. I have worked with teens, young adults and adults with a variety of mental health and substance abuse issues.
Are you are struggling with anxiety, depression, past trauma, or general life transitions? Change can be scary, but is a necessary part of life. My goal is to provide you with a safe and supportive environment for you to identify and accomplish your individual goals. I strongly believe that developing a trusting client-to-therapist relationship is part of the initial success in therapy and can greatly impact an individual's motivation for change and growth. I have worked with teens, young adults and adults with a variety of mental health and substance abuse issues.
(732) 655-2931 View (732) 655-2931
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Empower And Thrive Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Freehold, NJ 07728  (Online Only)
Our team of therapists have various specialty areas including OCD, anxiety, eating disorders/body image, ADHD, family/relationships, trauma, depression, mood disorders/bipolar, chronic illness management, LGBTQ+ support and gender dysphoria/transitioning, and grief/life changes.
Accepting new clients! Are you ready to find relief from anxiety, stress, or depression? Are you going through a stressful time in your life or relationships and need support in navigating that? Are you struggling with eating or body image? Do you have difficulty focusing or a mind that just won't "shut off"? If you are looking to make some positive changes in yourself and in your life, lets start today. There's no time like the present, and every step towards health and happiness is a win. Let's tackle these challenges together and build the life you want. Get matched with the right therapist today!
Our team of therapists have various specialty areas including OCD, anxiety, eating disorders/body image, ADHD, family/relationships, trauma, depression, mood disorders/bipolar, chronic illness management, LGBTQ+ support and gender dysphoria/transitioning, and grief/life changes.
Accepting new clients! Are you ready to find relief from anxiety, stress, or depression? Are you going through a stressful time in your life or relationships and need support in navigating that? Are you struggling with eating or body image? Do you have difficulty focusing or a mind that just won't "shut off"? If you are looking to make some positive changes in yourself and in your life, lets start today. There's no time like the present, and every step towards health and happiness is a win. Let's tackle these challenges together and build the life you want. Get matched with the right therapist today!
(848) 420-8278 View (848) 420-8278
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Mena Charalambidis-Urban Psy.d
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Freehold, NJ 07728
Life is full of transitions: Marriages, divorces, change of career, retirement, mid life crisis, illness. At times we feel overwhelmed. But no matter how hopeless things may appear at a time, I believe that there is a wholeness and healthiness within. I help men and women to get in touch with the part of them that is well, to heal the part that is hurting.Happiness in life comes through knowing what to hold onto, what to let go of and what to change and how. Things we perceive as negative gain a new meaning when viewed from a place of power, when new skills are learned. See what my patients say about me in Yelp, under Mena Urban
Life is full of transitions: Marriages, divorces, change of career, retirement, mid life crisis, illness. At times we feel overwhelmed. But no matter how hopeless things may appear at a time, I believe that there is a wholeness and healthiness within. I help men and women to get in touch with the part of them that is well, to heal the part that is hurting.Happiness in life comes through knowing what to hold onto, what to let go of and what to change and how. Things we perceive as negative gain a new meaning when viewed from a place of power, when new skills are learned. See what my patients say about me in Yelp, under Mena Urban
(732) 806-5059 View (732) 806-5059
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Allison Devlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Freehold, NJ 07728
My ideal client is someone diagnosed with both mental health and substance abuse issues. In our sessions, we delve into whether the substance abuse pattern is related to their mental health symptoms or if the psychiatric condition contributes to increased substance abuse. Over my 20+ years of experience in the mental health and substance abuse field, I've found it rewarding to help clients explore and implement evidence-based clinical interventions while offering support during their early recovery journey.
My ideal client is someone diagnosed with both mental health and substance abuse issues. In our sessions, we delve into whether the substance abuse pattern is related to their mental health symptoms or if the psychiatric condition contributes to increased substance abuse. Over my 20+ years of experience in the mental health and substance abuse field, I've found it rewarding to help clients explore and implement evidence-based clinical interventions while offering support during their early recovery journey.
(732) 889-7283 View (732) 889-7283
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Rachel H Bruncati
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Freehold, NJ 07728  (Online Only)
Welcome in my friend! My name is Rachel and I am a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Thrive Counseling Center. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families - currently working with teens, premarital, and adjustments in life stages for families. I have a person-centered and embodied approach, intending to explore factors in and outside of our control to tailor coping skills appropriate for the client(s).
Welcome in my friend! My name is Rachel and I am a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Thrive Counseling Center. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families - currently working with teens, premarital, and adjustments in life stages for families. I have a person-centered and embodied approach, intending to explore factors in and outside of our control to tailor coping skills appropriate for the client(s).
(732) 800-5646 View (732) 800-5646
Photo of Wendy Brundage Huntley, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Freehold, NJ
Wendy Brundage Huntley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Freehold, NJ 07728
Negative and anxious feelings can be transformed. If self-defeating behaviors, anxious feelings, dysfunctional relationships, or feelings of hopelessness are continually causing you pain, we can help you. You can heal and begin to live with a sense of fulfillment. With psychotherapy, you can begin your journey to personal transformation. You can develop tools to decrease your suffering, increase your confidence, and shift your consciousness. If you are ready to rise higher, let's start the conversation. Your best self is waiting.
Negative and anxious feelings can be transformed. If self-defeating behaviors, anxious feelings, dysfunctional relationships, or feelings of hopelessness are continually causing you pain, we can help you. You can heal and begin to live with a sense of fulfillment. With psychotherapy, you can begin your journey to personal transformation. You can develop tools to decrease your suffering, increase your confidence, and shift your consciousness. If you are ready to rise higher, let's start the conversation. Your best self is waiting.
(732) 365-4475 View (732) 365-4475
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Leslie Pelaez-Diaz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Freehold, NJ 07728
My therapeutic style is non-judgmental, patient, understanding and compassionate. I am an optimistic individual who believes in my clients’ potentials when they or close ones don't. I focus mainly on my clients’ strengths, personalities, and wisdom to cope with their mental health issues. I have a passion working in the mental health field as a licensed social worker. It can be nerve-wrecking to open up your thoughts and feelings, but with your time working with me, I will provide a safe and comfortable environment. I have experience in CBT, DBT, mindfulness, exposure therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
My therapeutic style is non-judgmental, patient, understanding and compassionate. I am an optimistic individual who believes in my clients’ potentials when they or close ones don't. I focus mainly on my clients’ strengths, personalities, and wisdom to cope with their mental health issues. I have a passion working in the mental health field as a licensed social worker. It can be nerve-wrecking to open up your thoughts and feelings, but with your time working with me, I will provide a safe and comfortable environment. I have experience in CBT, DBT, mindfulness, exposure therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
(732) 338-0867 View (732) 338-0867
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Andrea Wiggs
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Freehold, NJ 07728
I've had the privilege of working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-image issues, and substance abuse. I understand that addressing mental health can be a tough and often lonely journey. That's where I come in – to be your companion on this path. I offer a safe, open, and judgment-free space to support you every step of the way. You don't have to go through this alone; I'm here for you, ready to help you navigate the challenges and find the rewards that come with improved mental health. Your well-being is my priority.
I've had the privilege of working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-image issues, and substance abuse. I understand that addressing mental health can be a tough and often lonely journey. That's where I come in – to be your companion on this path. I offer a safe, open, and judgment-free space to support you every step of the way. You don't have to go through this alone; I'm here for you, ready to help you navigate the challenges and find the rewards that come with improved mental health. Your well-being is my priority.
(732) 410-7540 View (732) 410-7540
Photo of Jill Lavender, Marriage & Family Therapist in Freehold, NJ
Jill Lavender
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Freehold, NJ 07728
Finding a trustworthy and compassionate individual with whom you can be vulnerable and share your most fragile moments, is necessary in order for healing to occur. My approach is collaborative in nature and tailored to fulfill each client’s needs. My goal is to help the individual, couple, or family explore, identify, and change cycles that maintain suffering in life.
Finding a trustworthy and compassionate individual with whom you can be vulnerable and share your most fragile moments, is necessary in order for healing to occur. My approach is collaborative in nature and tailored to fulfill each client’s needs. My goal is to help the individual, couple, or family explore, identify, and change cycles that maintain suffering in life.
(848) 246-1893 View (848) 246-1893
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.