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Jasmine Jaime Lammers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Manitowoc, WI 54220
I can help you with your trauma, coming out, transitioning, gaining acceptance, or finding your place in this world for youth and adults. I will help on your terms, not mine, and we work as a team. If you are having a hard time with any aspect of you life and need a relaxed, non-judgemental approach than I am the perfect fit. As gender specialist and transgender individual, I cherish acceptance and understanding towards all variants of life. I have a lot of experience with the LGBTQ+ and polyamorous community. I also specialize in suicide, self harm, stress, crisis, complex trauma, dissociative disorders, & personality disorders.
I can help you with your trauma, coming out, transitioning, gaining acceptance, or finding your place in this world for youth and adults. I will help on your terms, not mine, and we work as a team. If you are having a hard time with any aspect of you life and need a relaxed, non-judgemental approach than I am the perfect fit. As gender specialist and transgender individual, I cherish acceptance and understanding towards all variants of life. I have a lot of experience with the LGBTQ+ and polyamorous community. I also specialize in suicide, self harm, stress, crisis, complex trauma, dissociative disorders, & personality disorders.
(920) 523-4096 View (920) 523-4096
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Elaina Meier
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53719
The majority of my work involves trauma or struggle in some form.
I enjoy working with individuals who are interested in experiencing a change in their life. Perhaps you want to have greater insight and understanding or perhaps you want to make some really focused changes in your life; I would love to join you in that process and offer support in the journey. I also recognize that pretty much everyone right now is working hard to stay afloat so I am eager to offer a wide array of hours including evenings and weekends as well as telehealth services.
The majority of my work involves trauma or struggle in some form.
I enjoy working with individuals who are interested in experiencing a change in their life. Perhaps you want to have greater insight and understanding or perhaps you want to make some really focused changes in your life; I would love to join you in that process and offer support in the journey. I also recognize that pretty much everyone right now is working hard to stay afloat so I am eager to offer a wide array of hours including evenings and weekends as well as telehealth services.
(608) 200-2615 View (608) 200-2615
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David Zill
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Glendale, WI 53217
There are many benefits of counseling. Counseling helps us figure things out; it can help us achieve our goals, and it can help us mend or improve important relationships in our lives. It can help us find reasons to live and new ways to love ourselves, and it can help us learn to cope with what life has handed us or to grieve what has been taken from us. And overall, counseling can offer reassurance that things are going to be ok. There are a number of reasons people just like you come to counseling; struggling in a relationship, family conflict, help establishing boundaries, processing past trauma, or having problems at work.
There are many benefits of counseling. Counseling helps us figure things out; it can help us achieve our goals, and it can help us mend or improve important relationships in our lives. It can help us find reasons to live and new ways to love ourselves, and it can help us learn to cope with what life has handed us or to grieve what has been taken from us. And overall, counseling can offer reassurance that things are going to be ok. There are a number of reasons people just like you come to counseling; struggling in a relationship, family conflict, help establishing boundaries, processing past trauma, or having problems at work.
(414) 240-8745 View (414) 240-8745
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Life Point Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSE, LCSW, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plymouth, WI 53073
Waitlist for new clients
My agency works with clients of all ages to define their goals for therapy. We work collaboratively with physicians, social workers, teachers etc., to implement the most effective treatment possible. We have clinicians with a wide variety of backgrounds, experience, and areas of expertise, including treatment for adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, recovery from trauma, substance abuse, parenting, relationship issues and child/teen issues. We offer psychological testing. We are partnered with ABC to provide Psychiatry services. Our goal is to help people heal and find their best path forward.
My agency works with clients of all ages to define their goals for therapy. We work collaboratively with physicians, social workers, teachers etc., to implement the most effective treatment possible. We have clinicians with a wide variety of backgrounds, experience, and areas of expertise, including treatment for adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, recovery from trauma, substance abuse, parenting, relationship issues and child/teen issues. We offer psychological testing. We are partnered with ABC to provide Psychiatry services. Our goal is to help people heal and find their best path forward.
(920) 482-6351 x104 View (920) 482-6351 x104
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Leah Hoffman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Hudson, WI 54016
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker here to help you feel more connected, confident, and excited about who you are and the relationships around you. I enjoy working with adults and couples and am passionate about helping clients reach their goals. Special areas of interest include trauma, life transitions, relationship conflict, premarital counseling, and couples contemplating separation or divorce. I have found that a genuine and compassionate therapeutic style can assist clients in finding courage within themselves to navigate their life journey with confidence.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker here to help you feel more connected, confident, and excited about who you are and the relationships around you. I enjoy working with adults and couples and am passionate about helping clients reach their goals. Special areas of interest include trauma, life transitions, relationship conflict, premarital counseling, and couples contemplating separation or divorce. I have found that a genuine and compassionate therapeutic style can assist clients in finding courage within themselves to navigate their life journey with confidence.
(612) 441-4760 View (612) 441-4760
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Lakeside Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53718  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with stress in your daily life that keeps you awake at night or ongoing depression that prevents you from feeling motivated? Maybe you've experienced a significant loss or trauma that causes debilitating intrusive thoughts or flashbacks. Additionally, if you are struggling with the stress of university life, setting healthy boundaries, or communication with a partner or family member, we are here to help you explore what is keeping you stuck and find new ways of coping.
Are you struggling with stress in your daily life that keeps you awake at night or ongoing depression that prevents you from feeling motivated? Maybe you've experienced a significant loss or trauma that causes debilitating intrusive thoughts or flashbacks. Additionally, if you are struggling with the stress of university life, setting healthy boundaries, or communication with a partner or family member, we are here to help you explore what is keeping you stuck and find new ways of coping.
(608) 560-5533 View (608) 560-5533
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Michelle Fahrnow
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shorewood, WI 53211
My specialty is helping individuals struggling with: depression, anxiety, grief & loss, trauma & abuse, low self-esteem, stress management, relationship difficulties, loneliness, experiences of oppression, discrimination or marginalization, and life transitions.
Seeking therapy is a courageous first step towards better understanding how past and current experiences impact individual wellbeing. I believe the most important part of treatment is establishing a trusting client-therapist relationship. I work to build a warm, open environment so you feel safe when sharing difficult thoughts and feelings. There are times in life when our usual coping strategies are not enough and feelings of helplessness and inadequacy can take over. Therapy can help to successfully navigate life's challenges and make positive changes that will contribute to improved feelings of competence in managing relationships, transitions, and other stressors more productively.
My specialty is helping individuals struggling with: depression, anxiety, grief & loss, trauma & abuse, low self-esteem, stress management, relationship difficulties, loneliness, experiences of oppression, discrimination or marginalization, and life transitions.
Seeking therapy is a courageous first step towards better understanding how past and current experiences impact individual wellbeing. I believe the most important part of treatment is establishing a trusting client-therapist relationship. I work to build a warm, open environment so you feel safe when sharing difficult thoughts and feelings. There are times in life when our usual coping strategies are not enough and feelings of helplessness and inadequacy can take over. Therapy can help to successfully navigate life's challenges and make positive changes that will contribute to improved feelings of competence in managing relationships, transitions, and other stressors more productively.
(414) 509-0811 View (414) 509-0811
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Jennifer Nichols
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, SAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Onalaska, WI 54650
My specialties include life adjustments, teen pregnancy, Trauma, PTSD, substance abuse, depression and anxiety.
Life is full of surprises. Unexpected situations occur that impact the ways in which we cope with the world and our circumstances. Handling these issues over and over can leave us feeling exhausted, frustrated, out-of-control and saddened. When things just don’t feel right, it is time to reach out and ask for help. You don’t have to face your challenges alone. I’m a big fan of helping you find your voice and live the life you love. I want to help you find your power and purpose so you can navigate life like a boss!
My specialties include life adjustments, teen pregnancy, Trauma, PTSD, substance abuse, depression and anxiety.
Life is full of surprises. Unexpected situations occur that impact the ways in which we cope with the world and our circumstances. Handling these issues over and over can leave us feeling exhausted, frustrated, out-of-control and saddened. When things just don’t feel right, it is time to reach out and ask for help. You don’t have to face your challenges alone. I’m a big fan of helping you find your voice and live the life you love. I want to help you find your power and purpose so you can navigate life like a boss!
(608) 315-5834 View (608) 315-5834
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Jaime Lam
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53703
I work with a wide array of concerns (anxiety, depression, trauma, gender exploration, relationship distress, etc.
I know that seeking therapy can be an intensely vulnerable act. My goal as your therapist will be to meet that vulnerability with the care and understanding that it deserves. This means approaching your concerns with curiosity and respect for all of the identities and experiences that you bring to the table. I have extensive experience working with adults with a variety of backgrounds, and make every effort to acknowledge how your environment, cultural factors and systems of power/oppression have shaped the concerns that have brought you to therapy.
I work with a wide array of concerns (anxiety, depression, trauma, gender exploration, relationship distress, etc.
I know that seeking therapy can be an intensely vulnerable act. My goal as your therapist will be to meet that vulnerability with the care and understanding that it deserves. This means approaching your concerns with curiosity and respect for all of the identities and experiences that you bring to the table. I have extensive experience working with adults with a variety of backgrounds, and make every effort to acknowledge how your environment, cultural factors and systems of power/oppression have shaped the concerns that have brought you to therapy.
(608) 401-4315 View (608) 401-4315
Sara Todd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53704
Waitlist for new clients
I work collaboratively with those who are deeply curious about themselves and motivated to make deep, lasting change. My practice is LGBTQ-affirming and my specialties include depression, trauma, emotional neglect, and grief. I work with people who have endured all kinds of traumas and a wide range of life challenges. I am skilled in supporting teens and adults in all life stages who value living the examined life. Clients who seek me out are tired of repeating the same, destructive patterns and are ready for something new to emerge for themselves and their relationships.
I work collaboratively with those who are deeply curious about themselves and motivated to make deep, lasting change. My practice is LGBTQ-affirming and my specialties include depression, trauma, emotional neglect, and grief. I work with people who have endured all kinds of traumas and a wide range of life challenges. I am skilled in supporting teens and adults in all life stages who value living the examined life. Clients who seek me out are tired of repeating the same, destructive patterns and are ready for something new to emerge for themselves and their relationships.
(503) 751-8660 View (503) 751-8660
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Kathryn Hector
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT™
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
River Falls, WI 54022
Immediate in-person openings in River Falls, WI! Hi I'm Kathryn, I am a Registered Play Therapist and believe that therapy should be a safe place to process challenges with creativity and joy. I meet clients where they are and work with them to create positive change through encouragement and harnessing internal creativity. I am honored to be part of your journey towards wellness and support you in finding your way towards a satisfying and fulfilling life. My specialties include working with trauma, Autism, members of the LGBTQAI+ community, and parenting.
Immediate in-person openings in River Falls, WI! Hi I'm Kathryn, I am a Registered Play Therapist and believe that therapy should be a safe place to process challenges with creativity and joy. I meet clients where they are and work with them to create positive change through encouragement and harnessing internal creativity. I am honored to be part of your journey towards wellness and support you in finding your way towards a satisfying and fulfilling life. My specialties include working with trauma, Autism, members of the LGBTQAI+ community, and parenting.
(715) 500-6032 View (715) 500-6032
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Sarayu Meraki
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
Grafton, WI 53024
Are you struggling through a loss or life transition, or hoping for healing and connection with yourself and others? Maybe you have unresolved trauma that's making you feel stuck? Or maybe you're in a relationship and want something different together. As humans, we want to experience connection and find a place of belonging and love. It's so important to create space to slow down, discover ways to hold life's complexity differently, and be compassionately curious about what’s getting in the way of what we truly want. It's never too late to explore being comfortable in your own skin and move toward growth and aliveness.
Are you struggling through a loss or life transition, or hoping for healing and connection with yourself and others? Maybe you have unresolved trauma that's making you feel stuck? Or maybe you're in a relationship and want something different together. As humans, we want to experience connection and find a place of belonging and love. It's so important to create space to slow down, discover ways to hold life's complexity differently, and be compassionately curious about what’s getting in the way of what we truly want. It's never too late to explore being comfortable in your own skin and move toward growth and aliveness.
(262) 300-8265 View (262) 300-8265
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Anna Godiali
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
West Allis, WI 53227
If you feel down, stuck, or don't know how to move forward, it can help to find professional support—someone in your corner, to help you get your bearings again and find your way through the tough times. As a solution-focused and strengths-based therapist, I work with clients to understand their past, clarify their present, and support their goals moving forward, even through life’s hardest situations. I work with clients experiencing the effects of trauma using EMDR and mindfulness, targeting and reworking core beliefs to move individuals and couples forward in their relationships with themselves and others.
If you feel down, stuck, or don't know how to move forward, it can help to find professional support—someone in your corner, to help you get your bearings again and find your way through the tough times. As a solution-focused and strengths-based therapist, I work with clients to understand their past, clarify their present, and support their goals moving forward, even through life’s hardest situations. I work with clients experiencing the effects of trauma using EMDR and mindfulness, targeting and reworking core beliefs to move individuals and couples forward in their relationships with themselves and others.
(262) 384-5849 View (262) 384-5849
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Teresa Gross
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Menasha, WI 54952
Our foundation, which includes our childhood and the dynamics of our family, directly impacts our thoughts about ourselves and others. It affects our behaviors and relationships. Most of my clients have some sort of childhood trauma that is affecting their ability to move in a peaceful, productive direction. Understanding how the brain is affected, and how to incorporate positive thoughts and behaviors, can change a person's life. It takes courage to share our inner thoughts and experiences. I appreciate the strength in my clients and build on these, showing them they have what it takes to make positive changes.
Our foundation, which includes our childhood and the dynamics of our family, directly impacts our thoughts about ourselves and others. It affects our behaviors and relationships. Most of my clients have some sort of childhood trauma that is affecting their ability to move in a peaceful, productive direction. Understanding how the brain is affected, and how to incorporate positive thoughts and behaviors, can change a person's life. It takes courage to share our inner thoughts and experiences. I appreciate the strength in my clients and build on these, showing them they have what it takes to make positive changes.
(920) 944-6559 View (920) 944-6559
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Caitlin Carmody
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Green Bay, WI 54311  (Online Only)
Welcome to a safe space for healing and growth! As a compassionate therapist dedicated to fostering empowerment and resilience, I specialize in working with women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those navigating the complexities of trauma. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and a commitment to creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their unique journeys toward healing.
Welcome to a safe space for healing and growth! As a compassionate therapist dedicated to fostering empowerment and resilience, I specialize in working with women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those navigating the complexities of trauma. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and a commitment to creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their unique journeys toward healing.
(920) 264-0338 View (920) 264-0338
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Ashley Cook
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53704
I am trained in EMDR and I am especially interested in working with sexual trauma and complex trauma.
You are the expert on your life and your own experiences. Together, we will create space for you to heal. Although at times you may feel broken, you aren’t in need of fixing; you are navigating systems that are unsatisfactory, which can leave anyone feeling fragmented. Support is the driving factor for change, and I aim to support you through whatever changes present themselves on your path to feeling whole. My clients begin to feel a sense of wholeness that comes from accepting their thoughts and feelings as valid parts of a human experience. These moments of connection in therapy extend into relationships with others and yourself.
I am trained in EMDR and I am especially interested in working with sexual trauma and complex trauma.
You are the expert on your life and your own experiences. Together, we will create space for you to heal. Although at times you may feel broken, you aren’t in need of fixing; you are navigating systems that are unsatisfactory, which can leave anyone feeling fragmented. Support is the driving factor for change, and I aim to support you through whatever changes present themselves on your path to feeling whole. My clients begin to feel a sense of wholeness that comes from accepting their thoughts and feelings as valid parts of a human experience. These moments of connection in therapy extend into relationships with others and yourself.
(608) 200-3282 View (608) 200-3282
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Jeralyn T Stevens
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Stevens Point, WI 54481
I specialize in trauma and PTSD care.
Hello! My name is Jeralyn Stevens! I'm a state licensed professional counselor, local artist, mom to waaay too many pets, and 2 wonderful kids, and a wife. I'm a Stevens Point native and so very proud to be able to serve the community I grew up in. My warmth, sense of humor, and authenticity combined with my passion and expertise in trauma informed care, give me a certain edge as a therapist and healer that you just won't find anywhere else. I firmly believe in practicing therapy from a holistic perspective and meeting my clients wherever they are at on their journey
I specialize in trauma and PTSD care.
Hello! My name is Jeralyn Stevens! I'm a state licensed professional counselor, local artist, mom to waaay too many pets, and 2 wonderful kids, and a wife. I'm a Stevens Point native and so very proud to be able to serve the community I grew up in. My warmth, sense of humor, and authenticity combined with my passion and expertise in trauma informed care, give me a certain edge as a therapist and healer that you just won't find anywhere else. I firmly believe in practicing therapy from a holistic perspective and meeting my clients wherever they are at on their journey
(715) 200-3623 View (715) 200-3623
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Nicole Ann Millerd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BS, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Waitlist for new clients
I approach all clients with a trauma-focused lens and specialize in PTSD, particularly women with a lifelong history of trauma.
Welcome, and congratulations on taking the first step to living your best life! Are you struggling with a pattern of unhealthy and unsatisfying relationships or recovering from a painful breakup or divorce? I can help you heal and create the space for healthier, more satisfying relationships in the future. Are you struggling with the depression, anxiety, and isolation that comes with navigating a global pandemic? Have you experienced physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and are unsure of where to turn to? Do you struggle to regain power and agency over a life overwhelmed by trauma? Better days are on the horizon!
I approach all clients with a trauma-focused lens and specialize in PTSD, particularly women with a lifelong history of trauma.
Welcome, and congratulations on taking the first step to living your best life! Are you struggling with a pattern of unhealthy and unsatisfying relationships or recovering from a painful breakup or divorce? I can help you heal and create the space for healthier, more satisfying relationships in the future. Are you struggling with the depression, anxiety, and isolation that comes with navigating a global pandemic? Have you experienced physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and are unsure of where to turn to? Do you struggle to regain power and agency over a life overwhelmed by trauma? Better days are on the horizon!
(920) 245-8613 View (920) 245-8613
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Jenna Belongia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
De Pere, WI 54115
Waitlist for new clients
My work is both trauma-informed and affirmative in nature which helps me understand you, your identity and your experiences across environments.
Let’s grow through what we go through. I’m here to support, challenge and empower you to work toward the best version of yourself. I want to help you recognize the areas of your life that need improvement and celebrate the parts that make you feel proud, healthy and balanced. My genuine, non-judgmental approach will help you and your family open up when you’re ready to do so. I primarily serve children, teens, and their families experiencing significant stressors including safety concerns, conflict at home, difficulties in school, reactivity, aggression and traumatic experiences. However, anyone needing support age 7-107 is welcome.
My work is both trauma-informed and affirmative in nature which helps me understand you, your identity and your experiences across environments.
Let’s grow through what we go through. I’m here to support, challenge and empower you to work toward the best version of yourself. I want to help you recognize the areas of your life that need improvement and celebrate the parts that make you feel proud, healthy and balanced. My genuine, non-judgmental approach will help you and your family open up when you’re ready to do so. I primarily serve children, teens, and their families experiencing significant stressors including safety concerns, conflict at home, difficulties in school, reactivity, aggression and traumatic experiences. However, anyone needing support age 7-107 is welcome.
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Shannon Adamczyk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53719
Shannon works collaboratively with her clients to process trauma and explore how trauma has impacted one's present functioning and self identity; learn new coping strategies and/or communication techniques; increase connections with others; develop self-compassion; and change habits to better fit one's needs/wants/values.
Shannon is dually licensed to provide services for those struggling with mental health and/or substance use disorders and has been practicing in the field since 2013. Her areas of clinical specialization and experience include working with addictive behaviors/misuse; mood and anxiety disorders; personality disorders; trauma and PTSD; CODA/enmeshment struggles; life transitions; college/young adult struggles; and the athlete population. Far too often, our past trauma has trained us to mask our core selves. Shannon helps her clients to recognize, explore, and find compassion for these masks to connect with one's true self.
Shannon works collaboratively with her clients to process trauma and explore how trauma has impacted one's present functioning and self identity; learn new coping strategies and/or communication techniques; increase connections with others; develop self-compassion; and change habits to better fit one's needs/wants/values.
Shannon is dually licensed to provide services for those struggling with mental health and/or substance use disorders and has been practicing in the field since 2013. Her areas of clinical specialization and experience include working with addictive behaviors/misuse; mood and anxiety disorders; personality disorders; trauma and PTSD; CODA/enmeshment struggles; life transitions; college/young adult struggles; and the athlete population. Far too often, our past trauma has trained us to mask our core selves. Shannon helps her clients to recognize, explore, and find compassion for these masks to connect with one's true self.
(608) 909-8391 View (608) 909-8391
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.