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Andrea Tuliao
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Puyallup, WA 98372
Andrea provides strength based, solution focused, trauma informed care, cognitive behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and dialectal behavior therapy techniques to support our work together.
Andrea is experienced working with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples, groups, and families who are navigating: adjustment issues, low self-esteem, family relationships, compassion fatigue, work stressors, relationship conflicts, trauma (sexual, physical, and emotional), suicidal thoughts, grief and loss, substance use stressors, medical diagnoses/health concerns impacting mental health & well-being, and feeling anxious/down/unsure of how you are feeling. As a clinical social worker, she has 13 years of experience in community mental health, primary care settings, teletherapy, and management clinical social worker.
Andrea provides strength based, solution focused, trauma informed care, cognitive behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and dialectal behavior therapy techniques to support our work together.
Andrea is experienced working with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples, groups, and families who are navigating: adjustment issues, low self-esteem, family relationships, compassion fatigue, work stressors, relationship conflicts, trauma (sexual, physical, and emotional), suicidal thoughts, grief and loss, substance use stressors, medical diagnoses/health concerns impacting mental health & well-being, and feeling anxious/down/unsure of how you are feeling. As a clinical social worker, she has 13 years of experience in community mental health, primary care settings, teletherapy, and management clinical social worker.
(253) 465-4502 View (253) 465-4502
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HorizonView Health
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Puyallup, WA 98371
Maggie Eastman, LMFTA, specializes in identity, medical management, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress for adults and couples.
At Horizonview Health’s Behavioral Health practice, four therapists offer a variety of approaches to meet your needs. All of our therapists believe in a client centered approach to therapy. Sessions are 50 minutes in length and we are in network with many insurance providers. We also offer cash pay and super bill options. We offer both in person and telehealth sessions. All clinicians are trained in taking Bariatric assessments for clients to qualify for medical weight loss surgery.
Maggie Eastman, LMFTA, specializes in identity, medical management, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress for adults and couples.
At Horizonview Health’s Behavioral Health practice, four therapists offer a variety of approaches to meet your needs. All of our therapists believe in a client centered approach to therapy. Sessions are 50 minutes in length and we are in network with many insurance providers. We also offer cash pay and super bill options. We offer both in person and telehealth sessions. All clinicians are trained in taking Bariatric assessments for clients to qualify for medical weight loss surgery.
(253) 331-2547 View (253) 331-2547

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Christel Wilder
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402
I use a trauma focused lens to understand the ways that marginalization and trauma impacts individual development and sense of self.
Are you tired of the same argument, different day? Each argument results in one person shutting down, the other person feeling alone, and both partners feeling misunderstood and hurt. Things don't have to be this way. I assist couples in developing safety and vulnerability to strengthen the relationship bond and learn how to talk about the complex issues of the relationship. Many of us never learned how to have our emotional needs met, or how to respond to someone's emotional needs. It can feel like speaking a foreign language.
I use a trauma focused lens to understand the ways that marginalization and trauma impacts individual development and sense of self.
Are you tired of the same argument, different day? Each argument results in one person shutting down, the other person feeling alone, and both partners feeling misunderstood and hurt. Things don't have to be this way. I assist couples in developing safety and vulnerability to strengthen the relationship bond and learn how to talk about the complex issues of the relationship. Many of us never learned how to have our emotional needs met, or how to respond to someone's emotional needs. It can feel like speaking a foreign language.
(253) 893-6058 View (253) 893-6058
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Issy Kleiman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98401
Hi there! My name is Israella, but you can call me Issy. I know how crucial finding the right therapist is for your mental health journey. I want to recognize how hard it can be to take the first step. I'm so proud of you. My mission is to provide vital support to couples, families, and individuals of all ages and backgrounds seeking top-tier mental health care in Washington. I empower my clients to gain profound insights into their strengths and weaknesses while developing effective coping mechanisms and communication skills. However, life often presents us with unexpected challenges, leaving us feeling unprepared.
Hi there! My name is Israella, but you can call me Issy. I know how crucial finding the right therapist is for your mental health journey. I want to recognize how hard it can be to take the first step. I'm so proud of you. My mission is to provide vital support to couples, families, and individuals of all ages and backgrounds seeking top-tier mental health care in Washington. I empower my clients to gain profound insights into their strengths and weaknesses while developing effective coping mechanisms and communication skills. However, life often presents us with unexpected challenges, leaving us feeling unprepared.
(206) 745-4691 View (206) 745-4691
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Cindy Franklin
Counselor, MA, MHP, LMHC, CMHS, DDMHS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98404
Not accepting new clients
I support families, adults and elders in navigating difficult times more gracefully. As we rush through our busy lives, we can feel lost and disconnected from our best selves. We can even become so immersed in our negative culture that we feel a deep sense of hopelessness. We can forget that we are smart, strong, tenacious and resilient. I can help you bring a greater sense of purpose and hope into your life.
I support families, adults and elders in navigating difficult times more gracefully. As we rush through our busy lives, we can feel lost and disconnected from our best selves. We can even become so immersed in our negative culture that we feel a deep sense of hopelessness. We can forget that we are smart, strong, tenacious and resilient. I can help you bring a greater sense of purpose and hope into your life.
(360) 464-2223 View (360) 464-2223
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Ashbey Antley
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98401
Not accepting new clients
Feeling stuck, wanting to heal past wounds, or just curious about adding more knowledge to your mental health tool belt? Maybe you and I could work together. Life is tough. Life does not always go as predicted. Childhood can seem scattered, stressful, and full of high emotions. Events from childhood can creep into adulthood impacting daily life. Maybe it is time to process those files you have stored away and deeply heal.
Feeling stuck, wanting to heal past wounds, or just curious about adding more knowledge to your mental health tool belt? Maybe you and I could work together. Life is tough. Life does not always go as predicted. Childhood can seem scattered, stressful, and full of high emotions. Events from childhood can creep into adulthood impacting daily life. Maybe it is time to process those files you have stored away and deeply heal.
(425) 437-3744 View (425) 437-3744

Online Therapists

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Stephanie Perceful
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
University Place, WA 98466
I believe that the relationship to our self is the most important relationship that we will ever have. A bond with a therapist who witnesses and understands us in a nonjudgmental way can be a wonderful ally in improving that relationship and making positive changes in our lives. Trauma, attachment issues, toxic families of origin, oppression, grief, and ancestral/family patterns are just some just some examples that can cause suffering that motivates someone to start therapy. I have experience working with clients with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD, and other mood disorders that make it difficult to function in life.
I believe that the relationship to our self is the most important relationship that we will ever have. A bond with a therapist who witnesses and understands us in a nonjudgmental way can be a wonderful ally in improving that relationship and making positive changes in our lives. Trauma, attachment issues, toxic families of origin, oppression, grief, and ancestral/family patterns are just some just some examples that can cause suffering that motivates someone to start therapy. I have experience working with clients with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD, and other mood disorders that make it difficult to function in life.
(253) 242-8557 View (253) 242-8557
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Jasmine Nicole McCarthy
Counselor, MA, NCC, LMHCA, MHP
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98116  (Online Only)
I work with clients to process trauma, emotions, and life stressors; cope with and ease symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and post-traumatic stress and expand their window of tolerance/what they are able to tolerate; rewire thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and thereby one’s environment to align with their authentic truth and desires; define and draw boundaries; and identify core beliefs. I love to help women create a life in alignment with their menstrual cycle (intentional scheduling, eating, intimacy, and socializing for optimal energy functioning), as well as help all people structure and deepen their spiritual path.
I work with clients to process trauma, emotions, and life stressors; cope with and ease symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and post-traumatic stress and expand their window of tolerance/what they are able to tolerate; rewire thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and thereby one’s environment to align with their authentic truth and desires; define and draw boundaries; and identify core beliefs. I love to help women create a life in alignment with their menstrual cycle (intentional scheduling, eating, intimacy, and socializing for optimal energy functioning), as well as help all people structure and deepen their spiritual path.
(206) 759-2244 View (206) 759-2244
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Marisol Trejo
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98108  (Online Only)
I specialize with individuals that struggle with Anxiety, Depression, and Complex Trauma disorders.
You want to try therapy for yourself because you want to stop the family chain of poor boundaries. Or you are worried about your child, related to changes in their life that you feel to not have control in. You want professional advice to better understand how to control your mind by not letting it control you. You and your family deserve a relationship that is built on love, trust, and mutual respect.
I specialize with individuals that struggle with Anxiety, Depression, and Complex Trauma disorders.
You want to try therapy for yourself because you want to stop the family chain of poor boundaries. Or you are worried about your child, related to changes in their life that you feel to not have control in. You want professional advice to better understand how to control your mind by not letting it control you. You and your family deserve a relationship that is built on love, trust, and mutual respect.
(206) 737-3945 View (206) 737-3945
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Nicholas S. Sciarrone
Counselor, LMHC, MHP, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98102  (Online Only)
I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, self esteem, SUD, and struggles related to life transitions. I help clients find the solid ground they need to support forward movement and a more positive trajectory. I begin by working with clients in developing a deeper understanding of themselves to arm them with the knowledge necessary to address their problems and make changes necessary to develop more adaptive coping strategies and improve the quality of their lives. I am non-judgmental and work to create a space in which clients can freely explore, uncover, and accept themselves more fully to live fuller, more meaningful lives.
I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, self esteem, SUD, and struggles related to life transitions. I help clients find the solid ground they need to support forward movement and a more positive trajectory. I begin by working with clients in developing a deeper understanding of themselves to arm them with the knowledge necessary to address their problems and make changes necessary to develop more adaptive coping strategies and improve the quality of their lives. I am non-judgmental and work to create a space in which clients can freely explore, uncover, and accept themselves more fully to live fuller, more meaningful lives.
(206) 502-0894 View (206) 502-0894
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Hanna Maple
Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98136
I take a trauma-informed approach to my practice with a focus on empowerment and advocacy.
Hi there and welcome! My name is Hanna Maple. I am so excited that you are here! I feel so honored to be a consideration in your mental health journey. :) As we navigate through life's many paths, we often encounter barriers to relationships with others and ourselves. Regardless of the situation, I am here to support you, listen to you, and help you reach your goals. You are not alone!
I take a trauma-informed approach to my practice with a focus on empowerment and advocacy.
Hi there and welcome! My name is Hanna Maple. I am so excited that you are here! I feel so honored to be a consideration in your mental health journey. :) As we navigate through life's many paths, we often encounter barriers to relationships with others and ourselves. Regardless of the situation, I am here to support you, listen to you, and help you reach your goals. You are not alone!
(206) 210-2664 View (206) 210-2664
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Ara Elizabeth Christensen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize talk therapy and trauma processing to help you to feel empowered and engaged in your life.
Do you experience emotions you just can’t think your way out of?! Do you struggle to believe in yourself? Do you wonder if you’re really seen by those you love? How nice would it be to find relief from bothersome emotions, have belief in self, and feel like you belong? I’m here to explore these possibilities with you.
I utilize talk therapy and trauma processing to help you to feel empowered and engaged in your life.
Do you experience emotions you just can’t think your way out of?! Do you struggle to believe in yourself? Do you wonder if you’re really seen by those you love? How nice would it be to find relief from bothersome emotions, have belief in self, and feel like you belong? I’m here to explore these possibilities with you.
(720) 903-4079 View (720) 903-4079
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Jody M Richter
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CTTP 1, ADHD-, CSSP
Verified Verified
Kelso, WA 98626  (Online Only)
Hello thank you for taking the time to read my little blurb. I have a double Masters in Counseling and Business and am currently pursuing my Doctorate. My practice focuses on offering services for individuals and couples. I have extensive experience with learning to manage anxiety, depression and managing ADHD. Many people experience barriers to a healthy lifestyle such as anxiety, issues related to their sexuality, and trauma. It is my joy to be a therapist and as such I feel that my role is to offer support and enable your own inner therapist.
Hello thank you for taking the time to read my little blurb. I have a double Masters in Counseling and Business and am currently pursuing my Doctorate. My practice focuses on offering services for individuals and couples. I have extensive experience with learning to manage anxiety, depression and managing ADHD. Many people experience barriers to a healthy lifestyle such as anxiety, issues related to their sexuality, and trauma. It is my joy to be a therapist and as such I feel that my role is to offer support and enable your own inner therapist.
(360) 776-1106 View (360) 776-1106
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Rachel Richards
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98133  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Rachel Richards, therapist and founder of Four Winds Therapy. At Four Winds we believe that humans have the ability to awaken their highest potential and that authentic individualized therapy and collaborative support can help one to recognize their true inner goodness. Therapy with Four Winds is client centered and we believe that therapy's focus can be whatever you'd like it to be. I am here to address your mental health needs with compassion and respect. I am trauma informed and culturally aware as well as respectful to people of all backgrounds and beliefs and I operate within counseling's strict ethical guidelines.
Hi, I'm Rachel Richards, therapist and founder of Four Winds Therapy. At Four Winds we believe that humans have the ability to awaken their highest potential and that authentic individualized therapy and collaborative support can help one to recognize their true inner goodness. Therapy with Four Winds is client centered and we believe that therapy's focus can be whatever you'd like it to be. I am here to address your mental health needs with compassion and respect. I am trauma informed and culturally aware as well as respectful to people of all backgrounds and beliefs and I operate within counseling's strict ethical guidelines.
(503) 836-8894 View (503) 836-8894
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Amnah Ali
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Redmond, WA 98052
I provide client centered support for depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, ASD, bipolar disorder, sexual trauma, internalized oppression, racial/identity trauma, and familial and relational issues.
I am trained in talk therapy, Play Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, expressive art and TF-CBT to provide support to my clients. My people are children 3+, tweens, teens, adult individuals, and couples. I provide support to people from a variety of cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds and focus more on an individual than their diagnosis. I believe every human being deserves compassion, love and respect. I will hold your hand and join you on your journey of self compassion and peace. My motto is 'embrace your elements, attain your peace'.
I provide client centered support for depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, ASD, bipolar disorder, sexual trauma, internalized oppression, racial/identity trauma, and familial and relational issues.
I am trained in talk therapy, Play Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, expressive art and TF-CBT to provide support to my clients. My people are children 3+, tweens, teens, adult individuals, and couples. I provide support to people from a variety of cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds and focus more on an individual than their diagnosis. I believe every human being deserves compassion, love and respect. I will hold your hand and join you on your journey of self compassion and peace. My motto is 'embrace your elements, attain your peace'.
(206) 203-5701 View (206) 203-5701
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Amanda H Abou-Zaki
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kirkland, WA 98033
I use Gottman methods for couples and I am a certified Trauma & Grief specialist.
Life is unpredictable with many ups and downs. No matter how much we want life to move in a linear fashion it often goes unplanned causing us to feel off balance. I believe therapy is a safe place to begin your own personal journey and learning to be present in your life. It allows you to rediscover who you are. Therapy is different for every individual and/or couple. I have an EMDR, existential & integrative approach to helping clients create healthy, fulfilling and rewarding lives. I integrate therapeutic styles depending on the best fit for client and situation.
I use Gottman methods for couples and I am a certified Trauma & Grief specialist.
Life is unpredictable with many ups and downs. No matter how much we want life to move in a linear fashion it often goes unplanned causing us to feel off balance. I believe therapy is a safe place to begin your own personal journey and learning to be present in your life. It allows you to rediscover who you are. Therapy is different for every individual and/or couple. I have an EMDR, existential & integrative approach to helping clients create healthy, fulfilling and rewarding lives. I integrate therapeutic styles depending on the best fit for client and situation.
(425) 273-2300 View (425) 273-2300
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Georgia Faye Grammer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MEd, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodinville, WA 98072  (Online Only)
Accepting clients. To survive in a traumatized, ego-centric culture filled with counterfeit images, we pay a steep price - trauma & pain in our disconnected bodies, loneliness & broken-heartedness in our relationships, an unmet longing for passionate, meaningful engagement with the world. Crisis, illness, pain, suffering & despair become the catalyst for change, awakening our yearning for a more courageous, authentic, embodied life. Speaking to us through symptoms, grief, images, longings, dreams- the soul calls- beckoning us into the unknown, asking us to surrender what no longer serves us. I help people navigate this wilderness.
Accepting clients. To survive in a traumatized, ego-centric culture filled with counterfeit images, we pay a steep price - trauma & pain in our disconnected bodies, loneliness & broken-heartedness in our relationships, an unmet longing for passionate, meaningful engagement with the world. Crisis, illness, pain, suffering & despair become the catalyst for change, awakening our yearning for a more courageous, authentic, embodied life. Speaking to us through symptoms, grief, images, longings, dreams- the soul calls- beckoning us into the unknown, asking us to surrender what no longer serves us. I help people navigate this wilderness.
(425) 906-3976 View (425) 906-3976
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Bridges and Boundaries Counseling Services
Counselor, LLC, LMHC, CMHS
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98506
We treat relational issues, general stress, anxiety, trauma, behavior concerns, grief, and more.
Counseling is a way for people to bridge the gap between the unhealthy and the healthy. Through counseling clients gain tools and therapeutic insights that help them to make healthy changes, learn healthy habits, and address mental health concerns. Our team is ready to guide you and your family as you meet and overcome these challenges. We come to you with a breadth of experience and expertise. We use a blend of therapeutic approaches to meet your needs. We currently offer appointments Monday through Saturday. Clinician schedules accommodate appointments between 9:00am and 8:00pm depending on the clinician and the day.
We treat relational issues, general stress, anxiety, trauma, behavior concerns, grief, and more.
Counseling is a way for people to bridge the gap between the unhealthy and the healthy. Through counseling clients gain tools and therapeutic insights that help them to make healthy changes, learn healthy habits, and address mental health concerns. Our team is ready to guide you and your family as you meet and overcome these challenges. We come to you with a breadth of experience and expertise. We use a blend of therapeutic approaches to meet your needs. We currently offer appointments Monday through Saturday. Clinician schedules accommodate appointments between 9:00am and 8:00pm depending on the clinician and the day.
(360) 419-6882 View (360) 419-6882
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Dr. Lisa Fladager
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, BC-DMT, CMA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Langley, WA 98260
I specialize in trauma-informed, embodied, Jungian psychotherapy.
As a Jungian depth psychologist and dance/movement therapist I value authenticity, connecting with soul, the inner world, reconnecting body and soul, participating with curiosity in the flow of life, creativity, finding one's path, developing a compassionate inner witness, offering one's gifts, being present to what life brings.
I specialize in trauma-informed, embodied, Jungian psychotherapy.
As a Jungian depth psychologist and dance/movement therapist I value authenticity, connecting with soul, the inner world, reconnecting body and soul, participating with curiosity in the flow of life, creativity, finding one's path, developing a compassionate inner witness, offering one's gifts, being present to what life brings.
(360) 727-6655 View (360) 727-6655
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Beyond the Couch Psychotherapy
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Clinton, WA 98236
My primary focus is enhancing the lives of clients who have suffered with trauma and assist them to create the life they want.
Congratulations for getting this far in your quest to enrich your life! Calling me (or any therapist) can be another challenging step. I offer a FREE 30-minute session to help you find the best person to assist you. My Therapeutic Approach revolves around you and your goals. My training supports our collaboration for your success attaining the life you want and deserve drawing on Family Systems Theory, Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM), EMDR, Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT), Voice Dialogue, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Neuro-Linguistic Processing (NLP), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), all within a holistic approach.
My primary focus is enhancing the lives of clients who have suffered with trauma and assist them to create the life they want.
Congratulations for getting this far in your quest to enrich your life! Calling me (or any therapist) can be another challenging step. I offer a FREE 30-minute session to help you find the best person to assist you. My Therapeutic Approach revolves around you and your goals. My training supports our collaboration for your success attaining the life you want and deserve drawing on Family Systems Theory, Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM), EMDR, Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT), Voice Dialogue, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Neuro-Linguistic Processing (NLP), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), all within a holistic approach.
(206) 350-9746 View (206) 350-9746
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.