Trauma and PTSD Treatment Centers in Northglenn, CO

Photo of Nicole Festa - H.E.A.R.T Counseling Center, Treatment Center, LPC, LAC, SAP, NCC, EMDR
H.E.A.R.T Counseling Center
Treatment Center
Serves Area
H.E.A.R.T Counseling Center offers outpatient treatment and evaluation services for mental health and substance abuse. We prioritize individualized, collaborative client care and promote a culture of healing, empowerment, acceptance, and respect to support transformation in our clients and in the world. Our team members are encouraged to bring and develop their unique strengths and interests, allowing us to offer a variety of services and specializations. We are committed to developing a strong relationship with our community and making our services as accessible and inclusive as possible.
H.E.A.R.T Counseling Center offers outpatient treatment and evaluation services for mental health and substance abuse. We prioritize individualized, collaborative client care and promote a culture of healing, empowerment, acceptance, and respect to support transformation in our clients and in the world. Our team members are encouraged to bring and develop their unique strengths and interests, allowing us to offer a variety of services and specializations. We are committed to developing a strong relationship with our community and making our services as accessible and inclusive as possible.
(864) 571-8379 View (864) 571-8379
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Griffith Centers
Treatment Center
Northglenn, CO 80260
Griffith Centers is a non-profit organization offering a full spectrum of mental and behavioral health services to care for populations who have experienced trauma and hardships to build resiliency, hope, and healing for those we serve.
This continuum allows for consistency of treatment providers and support as children, families, and adults move through services and levels of care. Our continuum of care offers outpatient services such as individual, group, and family therapy, family preservation services, foster homes, day treatment programming, independent living, emancipation services, and residential treatment, including 30-day assessments. Our programs are licensed and nationally accredited to serve children and adults. Today we can provide healing and hope to thousands as a nonprofit agency.
Griffith Centers is a non-profit organization offering a full spectrum of mental and behavioral health services to care for populations who have experienced trauma and hardships to build resiliency, hope, and healing for those we serve.
This continuum allows for consistency of treatment providers and support as children, families, and adults move through services and levels of care. Our continuum of care offers outpatient services such as individual, group, and family therapy, family preservation services, foster homes, day treatment programming, independent living, emancipation services, and residential treatment, including 30-day assessments. Our programs are licensed and nationally accredited to serve children and adults. Today we can provide healing and hope to thousands as a nonprofit agency.
(970) 616-8706 View (970) 616-8706
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Mile High Recovery Center
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Mile High Recovery Center providestreatment for adults struggling with Substance Use Disorder, Trauma, Co-occurring mental health issues Levels of care include an extended year long-treatment program, day treatment (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and general outpatient (OP).
At Mile High Recovery, we work with an individual until they are whole. Our levels of care range from residential to sober living and everything in between. We employ evidence-based clinical therapeutic approaches with holistic therapies to address the client’s body, mind, and spirit. We offer a multi-phase extended treatment options: Residential - 24/7 highly structured care with therapeutic activities most hours of the day Partial hospitalization program (PHP)–intensive, five days a week, with high accountability Intensive outpatient program (IOP)–less intense than PHP, with an expectation of reintegrating into life.
Mile High Recovery Center providestreatment for adults struggling with Substance Use Disorder, Trauma, Co-occurring mental health issues Levels of care include an extended year long-treatment program, day treatment (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and general outpatient (OP).
At Mile High Recovery, we work with an individual until they are whole. Our levels of care range from residential to sober living and everything in between. We employ evidence-based clinical therapeutic approaches with holistic therapies to address the client’s body, mind, and spirit. We offer a multi-phase extended treatment options: Residential - 24/7 highly structured care with therapeutic activities most hours of the day Partial hospitalization program (PHP)–intensive, five days a week, with high accountability Intensive outpatient program (IOP)–less intense than PHP, with an expectation of reintegrating into life.
(720) 728-0606 View (720) 728-0606
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Sandstone Care Boulder
Treatment Center
Serves Area
When you and your family are facing addiction, it can feel impossible to know what treatment will actually make a difference. That’s why at Sandstone Care Boulder, we are built on what is proven to work; treatments backed by research, and tested in real life. We provide age-specific care for teens 13-18 and young adults 18-35 struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We have a full range of evidence-based outpatient programs, including Day Treatment (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) while tracking outcomes to make sure that treatment is the right fit, and stays the right fit as needs change.
When you and your family are facing addiction, it can feel impossible to know what treatment will actually make a difference. That’s why at Sandstone Care Boulder, we are built on what is proven to work; treatments backed by research, and tested in real life. We provide age-specific care for teens 13-18 and young adults 18-35 struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We have a full range of evidence-based outpatient programs, including Day Treatment (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) while tracking outcomes to make sure that treatment is the right fit, and stays the right fit as needs change.
(720) 619-3042 View (720) 619-3042

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Photo of Esther Okanlawon - New Path Psychiatry, Treatment Center, PMHNP, FNP
New Path Psychiatry
Treatment Center
Littleton, CO 80120
Many of our clients are successful at work, school, or caring for others while silently struggling with anxiety, burnout, ADHD, depression, mood swings, trauma, or emotional overwhelm behind the scenes.
We take the time to understand your history, goals, and needs because we know that effective care is never one-size-fits-all. We treat a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, mood disorders, and more.
Many of our clients are successful at work, school, or caring for others while silently struggling with anxiety, burnout, ADHD, depression, mood swings, trauma, or emotional overwhelm behind the scenes.
We take the time to understand your history, goals, and needs because we know that effective care is never one-size-fits-all. We treat a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, mood disorders, and more.
(720) 896-7265 View (720) 896-7265
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Denver Women's Recovery
Treatment Center
Denver, CO 80210
Denver Women's Recovery (DWR) provides a quality, clinically savvy, trauma-integrated Intensive Outpatient Program.
DWR provides group therapy sessions as well as individual therapy sessions with master's level therapists, experienced in the field of addiction and trauma. It is often in this work that the deeper "layers of the onion" can be safely uncovered, explored and understood. Family sessions are also available to include loved ones in your healing. Family sessions can help a family to learn better ways to communicate and support each other.
Denver Women's Recovery (DWR) provides a quality, clinically savvy, trauma-integrated Intensive Outpatient Program.
DWR provides group therapy sessions as well as individual therapy sessions with master's level therapists, experienced in the field of addiction and trauma. It is often in this work that the deeper "layers of the onion" can be safely uncovered, explored and understood. Family sessions are also available to include loved ones in your healing. Family sessions can help a family to learn better ways to communicate and support each other.
(844) 432-0510 View (844) 432-0510
Photo of Michelle Lefco - Creekside Collaborative Therapy, Treatment Center
We share a common vision of providing quality multidisciplinary mental health services that are trauma-informed and based on interventions that have been proven to be effective.
Creekside Collaborative Therapy offers a variety of therapeutic services. We provide individual, family and group therapy along with medication management. We have therapists who specialize in EMDR, Brainspotting, Play therapy, DBT, Yoga and other trauma-focused interventions. In addition, we provide community trainings, therapeutic mentoring and supervision/consultation for other mental health professionals. We have Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioners (PMHNP) who can provide medication management for clients of all ages.
We share a common vision of providing quality multidisciplinary mental health services that are trauma-informed and based on interventions that have been proven to be effective.
Creekside Collaborative Therapy offers a variety of therapeutic services. We provide individual, family and group therapy along with medication management. We have therapists who specialize in EMDR, Brainspotting, Play therapy, DBT, Yoga and other trauma-focused interventions. In addition, we provide community trainings, therapeutic mentoring and supervision/consultation for other mental health professionals. We have Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioners (PMHNP) who can provide medication management for clients of all ages.
(303) 872-0997 View (303) 872-0997
Photo of Emma Rhomberg - Boulder Neuropsychological Services, Treatment Center, LCSW, MFTC
Boulder Neuropsychological Services
Treatment Center
Boulder, CO 80301
Our clinicians offer evidence-based therapies including EMDR, CBT, ACT, mindfulness, somatic practices, and trauma-informed treatment, tailored to help you build insight, resilience, and meaningful progress.
We believe in a collaborative approach, recognizing you as the expert in your own experience while guiding you with care. Together, we build on your strengths, develop coping strategies, and foster resilience. We offer individual, couples, and family therapy, testing, and psychiatric support tailored to your needs.
Our clinicians offer evidence-based therapies including EMDR, CBT, ACT, mindfulness, somatic practices, and trauma-informed treatment, tailored to help you build insight, resilience, and meaningful progress.
We believe in a collaborative approach, recognizing you as the expert in your own experience while guiding you with care. Together, we build on your strengths, develop coping strategies, and foster resilience. We offer individual, couples, and family therapy, testing, and psychiatric support tailored to your needs.
(970) 684-6367 View (970) 684-6367
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Annie's House
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Steps Recovery Center is Utah’s premier and leading addiction treatment provider. We pride ourselves in a scientifically based and proven approach to treating addiction and healing the underlying issues that come along with it. We use a combined DBT and 12 Step approach that is individualized for each client's needs. Our evidence based, clinically driven approach to addiction focuses on treating the entire person; mind, body and spirit. Helping our clients heal is our purpose and passion. We take a multi-pronged approach to treating addiction. Incorporating traditional medicine, therapy, meditation, health and nutrition and scientific research, we are able to focus on the person as a whole. At Steps Recovery Centers we know addiction affects not only the person struggling but the entire family system and personal support system for the individual as well. That is why our program encompasses the entire support system; from family education groups, group family therapy, individual family therapy, couples therapy and parenting skill classes. We do our best to help each of our clients achieve and maintain their individual and in
Steps Recovery Center is Utah’s premier and leading addiction treatment provider. We pride ourselves in a scientifically based and proven approach to treating addiction and healing the underlying issues that come along with it. We use a combined DBT and 12 Step approach that is individualized for each client's needs. Our evidence based, clinically driven approach to addiction focuses on treating the entire person; mind, body and spirit. Helping our clients heal is our purpose and passion. We take a multi-pronged approach to treating addiction. Incorporating traditional medicine, therapy, meditation, health and nutrition and scientific research, we are able to focus on the person as a whole. At Steps Recovery Centers we know addiction affects not only the person struggling but the entire family system and personal support system for the individual as well. That is why our program encompasses the entire support system; from family education groups, group family therapy, individual family therapy, couples therapy and parenting skill classes. We do our best to help each of our clients achieve and maintain their individual and in
(385) 324-5977 View (385) 324-5977
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AspenRidge Colorado Springs
Treatment Center
Lakewood, CO 80226
Many clients come in managing anxiety, depression, or trauma that has started affecting their relationships, work, and sense of self.
AspenRidge offers mental health and addiction treatment in an outpatient setting, including PHP Day Treatment (for addiction), Intensive Outpatient (IOP) (mental health or addiction), and Outpatient care, available in-person and online. Programs address anxiety, depression, trauma, and co-occurring substance use through integrated, whole-person treatment.
Many clients come in managing anxiety, depression, or trauma that has started affecting their relationships, work, and sense of self.
AspenRidge offers mental health and addiction treatment in an outpatient setting, including PHP Day Treatment (for addiction), Intensive Outpatient (IOP) (mental health or addiction), and Outpatient care, available in-person and online. Programs address anxiety, depression, trauma, and co-occurring substance use through integrated, whole-person treatment.
(719) 350-3754 View (719) 350-3754
Photo of Tiffany Broadhurst - Momentum Counseling and Consulting, LLC, Treatment Center, LPC, MS, LMFT, PMHNP
Momentum Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Treatment Center
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80237
Our clinicians are trained in a variety of areas, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and EMDR.
We offer Counseling, Psychiatry, and Medication Management. With Telehealth across Colorado, flexible scheduling available within 48 hours, and all insurances accepted, we make it easier to access the care you deserve. Our mission at Momentum Counseling is to provide psychiatric and mental health care through a client-centric experience that inspires hope, promotes wellness, and empowers individuals and families. We are dedicated to delivering ethical, effective, and empathetic services; meeting you where you are with personalized support.
Our clinicians are trained in a variety of areas, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and EMDR.
We offer Counseling, Psychiatry, and Medication Management. With Telehealth across Colorado, flexible scheduling available within 48 hours, and all insurances accepted, we make it easier to access the care you deserve. Our mission at Momentum Counseling is to provide psychiatric and mental health care through a client-centric experience that inspires hope, promotes wellness, and empowers individuals and families. We are dedicated to delivering ethical, effective, and empathetic services; meeting you where you are with personalized support.
(970) 829-8780 View (970) 829-8780
Photo of Lorie Palmer - Ellie Mental Health - Aurora City Center, Treatment Center, LAC, LPC-S, MAC
Ellie Mental Health in Aurora - City Center, Colorado isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.
Ellie Mental Health in Aurora - City Center, Colorado isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.
(855) 693-0670 View (855) 693-0670
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The Rose House
Treatment Center
Louisville, CO 80027
The Rose House is a residential treatment program for women with trauma, mental health, and substance use disorders.
After completion of the residential program, clients are eligible to move into our continuing care program at which stage they begin working or going to school while continuing with group and individual therapy, accountability and community, while stepping towards independence. Having a supportive and robust aftercare plan is imperative to long term success.
The Rose House is a residential treatment program for women with trauma, mental health, and substance use disorders.
After completion of the residential program, clients are eligible to move into our continuing care program at which stage they begin working or going to school while continuing with group and individual therapy, accountability and community, while stepping towards independence. Having a supportive and robust aftercare plan is imperative to long term success.
(720) 633-9137 View (720) 633-9137
Photo of Paul Leafstedt - Healing Pines Recovery, Treatment Center
Healing Pines Recovery
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Healing Pines Recovery is a high-end, 8-bed, boutique-style recovery center; lending itself to a truly individualized program experience. We have tailored our program to the unique needs of men during recovery. Men can have a difficult time expressing thoughts, feelings, and emotions during therapy, so we have customized our approach to focus on making it easier for our patients in these areas. HPR’s programming is formatted to benefit men seeking help for the first time and men who have been to other treatment centers, who need a more intimate, individualized setting to heal. We have the expertise, understanding, and dedication necessary to help our patients reach their goals. We have many fun, engaging activities, all here on our property. There is a disc golf course, pickleball court, basketball court, mountain bike trails, and walking trails. We recognize that it is extremely hard work to apply oneself therapeutically at this level of care and built a program that offers patients many outlets for physical fitness and nutrition.
Healing Pines Recovery is a high-end, 8-bed, boutique-style recovery center; lending itself to a truly individualized program experience. We have tailored our program to the unique needs of men during recovery. Men can have a difficult time expressing thoughts, feelings, and emotions during therapy, so we have customized our approach to focus on making it easier for our patients in these areas. HPR’s programming is formatted to benefit men seeking help for the first time and men who have been to other treatment centers, who need a more intimate, individualized setting to heal. We have the expertise, understanding, and dedication necessary to help our patients reach their goals. We have many fun, engaging activities, all here on our property. There is a disc golf course, pickleball court, basketball court, mountain bike trails, and walking trails. We recognize that it is extremely hard work to apply oneself therapeutically at this level of care and built a program that offers patients many outlets for physical fitness and nutrition.
(719) 212-1392 View (719) 212-1392
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Acqua Recovery
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Rediscover the person you were before trauma and addiction at Acqua Recovery.
Acqua Recovery is a sanctuary where people come to stop the misuse of drugs and alcohol and begin a life in recovery. Tucked away in a peaceful, 12-acre property, Acqua offers peaceful meditative spots, relaxing water features, and a host of amenities promoting mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being. Here, you will rest, reset your focus, and rediscover the beauty of life without drugs and alcohol. At the same time, our evidence-based, trauma-informed approach to addiction treatment ensures that you'll experience the highest levels of professional care and treatment for your disease.
Rediscover the person you were before trauma and addiction at Acqua Recovery.
Acqua Recovery is a sanctuary where people come to stop the misuse of drugs and alcohol and begin a life in recovery. Tucked away in a peaceful, 12-acre property, Acqua offers peaceful meditative spots, relaxing water features, and a host of amenities promoting mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being. Here, you will rest, reset your focus, and rediscover the beauty of life without drugs and alcohol. At the same time, our evidence-based, trauma-informed approach to addiction treatment ensures that you'll experience the highest levels of professional care and treatment for your disease.
(855) 346-9653 View (855) 346-9653
Photo of Alex Millin - Chrysalis Continuing Care, Treatment Center
Chrysalis Continuing Care
Treatment Center
Denver, CO 80205
Like our renowned Foundry Steamboat residential program, Chrysalis Continuing Care uses the Trauma-Integrated Care model developed by Chief Clinical Officer Dr.
Chrysalis Continuing Care, an affiliate of Foundry Treatment Center Steamboat, is an intensive outpatient program (IOP) treating adults in and around Denver. This program is ideally suited to meeting the needs of people of all gender identities affected by substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. Chrysalis strongly supports family participation and offers specialized family system work through its affiliated Michael Barnes Family Institute program. This IOP program is designed to make treatment convenient and comfortable for working professionals, students, parents and caregivers, and those wishing to receive comprehensive treatment while being able to manage the demands of busy lives.
Like our renowned Foundry Steamboat residential program, Chrysalis Continuing Care uses the Trauma-Integrated Care model developed by Chief Clinical Officer Dr.
Chrysalis Continuing Care, an affiliate of Foundry Treatment Center Steamboat, is an intensive outpatient program (IOP) treating adults in and around Denver. This program is ideally suited to meeting the needs of people of all gender identities affected by substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. Chrysalis strongly supports family participation and offers specialized family system work through its affiliated Michael Barnes Family Institute program. This IOP program is designed to make treatment convenient and comfortable for working professionals, students, parents and caregivers, and those wishing to receive comprehensive treatment while being able to manage the demands of busy lives.
(720) 409-3228 View (720) 409-3228
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Summit Women's Recovery
Treatment Center
Denver, CO 80210
Summit Women's Recovery (SWR) provides a quality, clinically savvy, trauma-integrated Intensive Outpatient Program.
SWR provides group and individual therapy sessions with master's level therapists, experienced in the field of addition and trauma. It is often in this work that the deeper "layers of the onion" can be safely uncovered, explored and understood. Family Sessions are also available to include your loved ones in your healing. Family sessions can help a family learn better ways to communicate and support one another.
Summit Women's Recovery (SWR) provides a quality, clinically savvy, trauma-integrated Intensive Outpatient Program.
SWR provides group and individual therapy sessions with master's level therapists, experienced in the field of addition and trauma. It is often in this work that the deeper "layers of the onion" can be safely uncovered, explored and understood. Family Sessions are also available to include your loved ones in your healing. Family sessions can help a family learn better ways to communicate and support one another.
(970) 409-1516 View (970) 409-1516
Photo of Syuzanna Shirinyan - Arise Hillside Treatment Center , Treatment Center, MD, LCSW, LMFT, ACSW, CADC-I
Arise Hillside Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Serves Area
At Arise Hillside, we specialize in treating depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD) through evidence-based therapies and personalized treatment plans.
At Arise Hillside Treatment Center (AHTC), we provide personalized, evidence-based care tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. Our clinical team utilizes proven therapies, including Trauma-Informed Therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, and Recreational Therapy, to promote healing, build resilience, and support lasting emotional wellness.
At Arise Hillside, we specialize in treating depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD) through evidence-based therapies and personalized treatment plans.
At Arise Hillside Treatment Center (AHTC), we provide personalized, evidence-based care tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. Our clinical team utilizes proven therapies, including Trauma-Informed Therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, and Recreational Therapy, to promote healing, build resilience, and support lasting emotional wellness.
(747) 281-3821 View (747) 281-3821
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Wings Recovery for Women
Treatment Center
Serves Area
We specialize in treating women with trauma, dissociative disorders, addiction issues, self harm and general mental health issues.
We are designed and licensed to treat mental health issues, substance abuse issues or both. We use research-based therapy to treat conditions such as: PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depressive Disorders, suicidality, social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, Dissociative Disorders, Bereavement, Bipolar Disorder, eating disorders and more.
We specialize in treating women with trauma, dissociative disorders, addiction issues, self harm and general mental health issues.
We are designed and licensed to treat mental health issues, substance abuse issues or both. We use research-based therapy to treat conditions such as: PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depressive Disorders, suicidality, social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, Dissociative Disorders, Bereavement, Bipolar Disorder, eating disorders and more.
(760) 691-2653 View (760) 691-2653
Photo of Newport Healthcare - Newport Healthcare | National Treatment Program, Treatment Center
Newport Healthcare, the nation’s leading behavioral healthcare provider for individuals ages 7-35, is the parent company of Newport Academy for teens, Newport Institute for young adults, Center for Families in Pennsylvania, and the PrairieCare family of programs in Minnesota. We offer individualized, comprehensive treatment that encompasses psychiatric care and medication management, evidence-based clinical and experiential modalities, life skills programming, and academic support. Our mission is to empower lives and restore families.
Newport Healthcare, the nation’s leading behavioral healthcare provider for individuals ages 7-35, is the parent company of Newport Academy for teens, Newport Institute for young adults, Center for Families in Pennsylvania, and the PrairieCare family of programs in Minnesota. We offer individualized, comprehensive treatment that encompasses psychiatric care and medication management, evidence-based clinical and experiential modalities, life skills programming, and academic support. Our mission is to empower lives and restore families.
(657) 837-2951 View (657) 837-2951

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Trauma and PTSD Treatment Centers
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.