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Diana Lugg-Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MMFT, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75218
Are you experiencing issues in your family related to conflicts, trauma, or lack of commitment? Or do you feel like you are about to lose a significant relationship? Do you feel defeated when battling negative emotions due to a traumatic life experience? Looking here means you are taking the first step to overcome the challenges that seem to cripple us. I will work in partnership with you in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Accomplishing your pursuit of happiness is possible because being emotionally healthy is achievable. Let us work together to conquer the lies from the past and create the healthy family system you desire.
Are you experiencing issues in your family related to conflicts, trauma, or lack of commitment? Or do you feel like you are about to lose a significant relationship? Do you feel defeated when battling negative emotions due to a traumatic life experience? Looking here means you are taking the first step to overcome the challenges that seem to cripple us. I will work in partnership with you in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Accomplishing your pursuit of happiness is possible because being emotionally healthy is achievable. Let us work together to conquer the lies from the past and create the healthy family system you desire.
(469) 423-9726 View (469) 423-9726
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Brannon La Force, LPC & Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75204  (Online Only)
I specialize in treating clients with trauma, relationship issues, and borderline personality disorder.
I have been a counselor for more than 30 years. I remain passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and believe that genuine caring is an essential element to an effective counseling relationship. Over the years I have worked with clients with significant trauma and loss. I consider it a privilege to stand with another individual as he or she resolves great pain. I am currently seeing clients exclusively via telemedicine (secure video platform). I am able to see clients in Texas, Kansas, Alabama, and California.
I specialize in treating clients with trauma, relationship issues, and borderline personality disorder.
I have been a counselor for more than 30 years. I remain passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and believe that genuine caring is an essential element to an effective counseling relationship. Over the years I have worked with clients with significant trauma and loss. I consider it a privilege to stand with another individual as he or she resolves great pain. I am currently seeing clients exclusively via telemedicine (secure video platform). I am able to see clients in Texas, Kansas, Alabama, and California.
(469) 804-6044 View (469) 804-6044
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Courtney Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75226  (Online Only)
My therapeutic approach is trauma informed, cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness.
Are you in a relationship, but somehow feel lonely? Do you find yourself struggling with boundaries, communication, self-esteem, and conflict? I’m excited to help you develop the skills necessary to navigate dating and relationships more effectively. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas and I’m excited to assist you with your personal, career, mental, and emotional needs. Since you are reading this, that means you are considering creating a new narrative to manifest the future and the relationships you have always dreamt for yourself and/or your family. Investing in your future now is key. Let’s get started!
My therapeutic approach is trauma informed, cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness.
Are you in a relationship, but somehow feel lonely? Do you find yourself struggling with boundaries, communication, self-esteem, and conflict? I’m excited to help you develop the skills necessary to navigate dating and relationships more effectively. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas and I’m excited to assist you with your personal, career, mental, and emotional needs. Since you are reading this, that means you are considering creating a new narrative to manifest the future and the relationships you have always dreamt for yourself and/or your family. Investing in your future now is key. Let’s get started!
(346) 209-0691 View (346) 209-0691
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Michelle Rodgers
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75206
Michelle is certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and is trained in Play Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, which are all evidence-based forms of treatment.
Michelle provides mental health counseling to children, adolescents, and adults. She has over ten years of experience working with clients directly impacted by abuse and trauma. Intrinsically, Michelle believes we are all capable of accomplishing our own individual goals of growth, healing, and/or change when we’re open to trusting the therapeutic process. Michelle values the importance of a strong therapeutic bond with her clients, built on mutual respect, honesty, genuine rapport, and therapeutic humor. She also believes that therapy should be a collaborative journey with her clients and the caregivers of her child clients.
Michelle is certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and is trained in Play Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, which are all evidence-based forms of treatment.
Michelle provides mental health counseling to children, adolescents, and adults. She has over ten years of experience working with clients directly impacted by abuse and trauma. Intrinsically, Michelle believes we are all capable of accomplishing our own individual goals of growth, healing, and/or change when we’re open to trusting the therapeutic process. Michelle values the importance of a strong therapeutic bond with her clients, built on mutual respect, honesty, genuine rapport, and therapeutic humor. She also believes that therapy should be a collaborative journey with her clients and the caregivers of her child clients.
(469) 414-0595 View (469) 414-0595
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Jennifer L Fast
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75219
I specialize in trauma and interpersonal violence, identity development, life transitions, mood disorders, and psychological/neuropsychological assessment.
I believe psychotherapy should be a transformational experience. We often get stuck in patterns of relating and being that, at one time, were adaptive and protective, but no longer help us to be our best selves. Psychotherapy helps to understand those patterns, develop strategies to disrupt them, and create new ways of being and relating that get us closer to our personal and professional goals.
I specialize in trauma and interpersonal violence, identity development, life transitions, mood disorders, and psychological/neuropsychological assessment.
I believe psychotherapy should be a transformational experience. We often get stuck in patterns of relating and being that, at one time, were adaptive and protective, but no longer help us to be our best selves. Psychotherapy helps to understand those patterns, develop strategies to disrupt them, and create new ways of being and relating that get us closer to our personal and professional goals.
(214) 935-2896 View (214) 935-2896
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Casey Leamy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCDC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75252
I have significant experience in dual diagnosis treatment of adolescents, family therapy, and trauma.
Nothing in life is one size fits all; therapy is no exception. My first priority is to establish a trusting relationship with you, then together create goals tailored to your individual needs. As humans, we tend to shy away from uncomfortable, unwanted, or overwhelming feelings/thoughts. We all develop habits to cope; sometimes those habits may no longer be helpful. In a non-judgmental and safe environment, we will work together, unlock your potential and create the change you desire. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and fully trained in EMDR in Texas.
I have significant experience in dual diagnosis treatment of adolescents, family therapy, and trauma.
Nothing in life is one size fits all; therapy is no exception. My first priority is to establish a trusting relationship with you, then together create goals tailored to your individual needs. As humans, we tend to shy away from uncomfortable, unwanted, or overwhelming feelings/thoughts. We all develop habits to cope; sometimes those habits may no longer be helpful. In a non-judgmental and safe environment, we will work together, unlock your potential and create the change you desire. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and fully trained in EMDR in Texas.
(469) 778-4625 View (469) 778-4625
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Sarah Keramati
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, CSAT
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75231
I utilize somatic ways of working with trauma and attachment issues.
My purpose is to guide and facilitate my clients in discovering the goodness and tenderness that we all possess inside ourselves. I work from a mindfulness-based practice of "being with what is," while teaching clients how to utilize their body as an ally in their healing journey. I provide counseling for individuals, couples, teens and families. In person or via Skype or phone.
I utilize somatic ways of working with trauma and attachment issues.
My purpose is to guide and facilitate my clients in discovering the goodness and tenderness that we all possess inside ourselves. I work from a mindfulness-based practice of "being with what is," while teaching clients how to utilize their body as an ally in their healing journey. I provide counseling for individuals, couples, teens and families. In person or via Skype or phone.
(469) 256-6493 View (469) 256-6493
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Jolene Underwood
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-MA, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75208  (Online Only)
I offer an abuse/trauma-informed approach to help individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, relationships, parenting, grief/loss, trauma, & healing from various forms of abuse, and emotional/spiritual trauma.
Seasons of stress & overwhelm can feel disorienting & exhausting. Could they be affecting you more than you thought? Trauma-informed therapy provides a supportive process for undoing the harm caused by past events. Together, we can work through root causes while nurturing a process of growth to develop who you are and how you show up in the world. What you're going through now and what you've been through in the past doesn't need to be what defines how you move forward.
I offer an abuse/trauma-informed approach to help individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, relationships, parenting, grief/loss, trauma, & healing from various forms of abuse, and emotional/spiritual trauma.
Seasons of stress & overwhelm can feel disorienting & exhausting. Could they be affecting you more than you thought? Trauma-informed therapy provides a supportive process for undoing the harm caused by past events. Together, we can work through root causes while nurturing a process of growth to develop who you are and how you show up in the world. What you're going through now and what you've been through in the past doesn't need to be what defines how you move forward.
(737) 252-3921 View (737) 252-3921
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Emily Dunleavy
LPC Intern, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75229  (Online Only)
I work best with clients who are: overwhelmed by their emotions, stuck in relationship difficulties, or are struggling with trauma and PTSD. I am passionate about creating a safe place for you to explore feelings, thoughts, and fears. From an experiential and person-centered framework, I will partner with you to create lasting change by increasing self-compassion and self-awareness. I want you to feel heard and understood, as I celebrate your bravery to pursue change. I believe we are made for connection and wholeness, and I am excited to work with you to find healing in all aspects of life.
I work best with clients who are: overwhelmed by their emotions, stuck in relationship difficulties, or are struggling with trauma and PTSD. I am passionate about creating a safe place for you to explore feelings, thoughts, and fears. From an experiential and person-centered framework, I will partner with you to create lasting change by increasing self-compassion and self-awareness. I want you to feel heard and understood, as I celebrate your bravery to pursue change. I believe we are made for connection and wholeness, and I am excited to work with you to find healing in all aspects of life.
(469) 331-3523 View (469) 331-3523
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Charlotta (Charlie) Richardson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
Congratulations on taking the first step to a journey of healing that you won’t regret. You are at the right place at the right time so, EXHALE! Life is full of ups and downs and sometimes we just need a safe space to express and explore our emotions. There is nothing wrong with getting some help along the way on the rollercoaster ride of life. I work with individuals ready to do the work required to become the best version of themselves. This includes addressing generational trauma, life transitions, low self-esteem, perfectionism, anxiety and poor boundaries.
Congratulations on taking the first step to a journey of healing that you won’t regret. You are at the right place at the right time so, EXHALE! Life is full of ups and downs and sometimes we just need a safe space to express and explore our emotions. There is nothing wrong with getting some help along the way on the rollercoaster ride of life. I work with individuals ready to do the work required to become the best version of themselves. This includes addressing generational trauma, life transitions, low self-esteem, perfectionism, anxiety and poor boundaries.
(469) 414-9467 View (469) 414-9467
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Charisse Johns
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR, Trained
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75206
I am the owner and founder of Mind-Body Connection Therapy. My ideal client is someone who is open sitting in emotion and/or body sensations, is wanting to learn how to emotionally regulate, how to have healthier and more securely attached and authentic relationships with self and others, desires to have increased self trust, and wants to break patterns and beliefs about self that don't serve you anymore. I also love to guide clients through gaining freedom from trauma, anxiety, depression, codependency, chronic stress, and inner child wounds.
I am the owner and founder of Mind-Body Connection Therapy. My ideal client is someone who is open sitting in emotion and/or body sensations, is wanting to learn how to emotionally regulate, how to have healthier and more securely attached and authentic relationships with self and others, desires to have increased self trust, and wants to break patterns and beliefs about self that don't serve you anymore. I also love to guide clients through gaining freedom from trauma, anxiety, depression, codependency, chronic stress, and inner child wounds.
(469) 848-4419 View (469) 848-4419
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Cara Waters
LPC-Associate, LPC-A, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75252
I specialize in addiction, codependency, trauma and LGBTQ issues. I am an LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist and treat all my clients with the dignity, respect, and affirmation they deserve. I am trained in EMDR, an evidence-based therapy that alleviates distress caused by traumatic memories.
I specialize in addiction, codependency, trauma and LGBTQ issues. I am an LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist and treat all my clients with the dignity, respect, and affirmation they deserve. I am trained in EMDR, an evidence-based therapy that alleviates distress caused by traumatic memories.
(469) 949-5901 View (469) 949-5901
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Caroline Brasch
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75209
I specialize in treating adults struggling with trauma, anxiety and depression, as well as grief and loss, identify and self-esteem issues, and relationship problems.
Coming to therapy requires courage, and I offer an empathic and supportive space where patients can feel understood, valued, and accepted as they are. I approach therapy through an important lens: that lasting change and healing comes from understanding the present-day impact of one’s past experiences and relationships, most importantly with oneself. Whether you are hoping to better manage stress and anxiety, navigate a challenging time in your life, strengthen your relationships, let go of feelings of insecurity, or improve your overall wellbeing, I can help.
I specialize in treating adults struggling with trauma, anxiety and depression, as well as grief and loss, identify and self-esteem issues, and relationship problems.
Coming to therapy requires courage, and I offer an empathic and supportive space where patients can feel understood, valued, and accepted as they are. I approach therapy through an important lens: that lasting change and healing comes from understanding the present-day impact of one’s past experiences and relationships, most importantly with oneself. Whether you are hoping to better manage stress and anxiety, navigate a challenging time in your life, strengthen your relationships, let go of feelings of insecurity, or improve your overall wellbeing, I can help.
(972) 851-6974 View (972) 851-6974
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Leslie Boutte
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, RPT-S™
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75218
Waitlist for new clients
I believe every person deserves and benefits from support and that anyone can move towards healing with appropriate support. Whether you or your child are going through a difficult season of life or have experienced a significant trauma, I am available to help with EMDR therapy, play therapy, talk therapy, CBT, and more. When you reach out, that is the first step towards healing. I will individualize services to you or your child's needs in order to help you along the way. Our practice serves clients ages two through adulthood and also provides services to fellow therapists. I look forward to meeting you and seeing how I can help.
I believe every person deserves and benefits from support and that anyone can move towards healing with appropriate support. Whether you or your child are going through a difficult season of life or have experienced a significant trauma, I am available to help with EMDR therapy, play therapy, talk therapy, CBT, and more. When you reach out, that is the first step towards healing. I will individualize services to you or your child's needs in order to help you along the way. Our practice serves clients ages two through adulthood and also provides services to fellow therapists. I look forward to meeting you and seeing how I can help.
(214) 271-4842 View (214) 271-4842
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Bethany Moss
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75248
In therapy, I enjoy helping kids and adults try a new approach of care and healing that targets both emotional processing and regulating the nervous system. I partner with parents to help their child improve anxiety, process life transitions, and overcome various behavioral issues. With adults, I help with trauma healing, anxiety, and relational roadblocks such as people-pleasing, social anxiety and codependency. Other areas I focus on include family of origin issues, OCD, and abuse recovery. I've also had the unique opportunity to help families find their new normal after life-altering tragedies.
In therapy, I enjoy helping kids and adults try a new approach of care and healing that targets both emotional processing and regulating the nervous system. I partner with parents to help their child improve anxiety, process life transitions, and overcome various behavioral issues. With adults, I help with trauma healing, anxiety, and relational roadblocks such as people-pleasing, social anxiety and codependency. Other areas I focus on include family of origin issues, OCD, and abuse recovery. I've also had the unique opportunity to help families find their new normal after life-altering tragedies.
(972) 885-6292 View (972) 885-6292
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Melinda Crowder
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75231  (Online Only)
I specialize in helping individuals manage anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, and trauma. My treatment approach is based on evidence-based techniques such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Acceptance and Mindfulness strategies. I have an understanding that each person's unique experience of life requires an individualized treatment plan, tailored to their specific needs.
I specialize in helping individuals manage anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, and trauma. My treatment approach is based on evidence-based techniques such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Acceptance and Mindfulness strategies. I have an understanding that each person's unique experience of life requires an individualized treatment plan, tailored to their specific needs.
(469) 296-5972 View (469) 296-5972
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Tiffany Armstrong
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
I am a licensed psychologist who has worked with mental health disorders in settings such as residential substance abuse treatment centers, community mental health, intimate partner violence shelters, and private practice. My areas of interest include healthy relationships, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma. I am currently conducting therapy with adolescents, adults, and couples.
I am a licensed psychologist who has worked with mental health disorders in settings such as residential substance abuse treatment centers, community mental health, intimate partner violence shelters, and private practice. My areas of interest include healthy relationships, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma. I am currently conducting therapy with adolescents, adults, and couples.
(469) 789-2352 View (469) 789-2352
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Bianca Cotton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, TF-CBT
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75214
As a practicing Licensed Professional Counselor, Bianca has over 6 years of experience in both Community Mental Health and Private Practice Therapy settings. Prior to joining Transitions Therapeutic Services, she was the Director of Therapy at a Child Advocacy Center where she specialized in counseling children, adolescents, and caregivers who have encountered various forms of trauma and abuse. Bianca received her Bachelors degree from Texas A&M University and her Masters degree in counseling from Houston Baptist University.
As a practicing Licensed Professional Counselor, Bianca has over 6 years of experience in both Community Mental Health and Private Practice Therapy settings. Prior to joining Transitions Therapeutic Services, she was the Director of Therapy at a Child Advocacy Center where she specialized in counseling children, adolescents, and caregivers who have encountered various forms of trauma and abuse. Bianca received her Bachelors degree from Texas A&M University and her Masters degree in counseling from Houston Baptist University.
(469) 702-8750 View (469) 702-8750
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Stephanie Clanton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
I am trained in evidence-based approaches including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) a therapy method used to treat anxiety, addiction, grief and loss, and PTSD.
My clients would describe me as competent, easy to talk to and compassionate. I am passionate about creating an environment where you can feel safe and heard. Carl Rogers once said, “We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy. Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change that I know.” I believe that therapeutic work is most helpful when you can sense that you are working with a therapist who genuinely cares and will listen. From that foundation, there will also be space for you to reflect and receive insight that will aid in meeting your goals.
I am trained in evidence-based approaches including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) a therapy method used to treat anxiety, addiction, grief and loss, and PTSD.
My clients would describe me as competent, easy to talk to and compassionate. I am passionate about creating an environment where you can feel safe and heard. Carl Rogers once said, “We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy. Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change that I know.” I believe that therapeutic work is most helpful when you can sense that you are working with a therapist who genuinely cares and will listen. From that foundation, there will also be space for you to reflect and receive insight that will aid in meeting your goals.
(214) 891-7484 View (214) 891-7484
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Ashley Klein at Verus Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, NCC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75231
Hi there! I'm Ashley. I'm a therapist in Texas offering individual and couples counseling to adults and teens. I am passionate about providing trauma-focused, culturally competent mental health care to clients of all identities. I specialize in treating trauma, PTSD/complex PTSD, dissociative disorders, addiction and first responder trauma. Often my clients feel stuck in their symptoms, which hold them back from enjoying comfort in their daily lives. These symptoms could include panic attacks, dissociative episodes, feeling disconnected from others, or waves of sadness, all of which can lead to unhealthy self-medication.
Hi there! I'm Ashley. I'm a therapist in Texas offering individual and couples counseling to adults and teens. I am passionate about providing trauma-focused, culturally competent mental health care to clients of all identities. I specialize in treating trauma, PTSD/complex PTSD, dissociative disorders, addiction and first responder trauma. Often my clients feel stuck in their symptoms, which hold them back from enjoying comfort in their daily lives. These symptoms could include panic attacks, dissociative episodes, feeling disconnected from others, or waves of sadness, all of which can lead to unhealthy self-medication.
(214) 441-6283 View (214) 441-6283
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.