Trauma and PTSD Treatment Centers in 10037

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Weill Cornell Midtown Center for Treatment
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New York, NY 10037
Some of the groups we offer include, Emotional Regulation, Mindfulness in Recovery, Advanced Recovery, Identifying Triggers, Creative Recovery, Trauma 101 and individual EMDR offered.
The Midtown Center is a comprehensive not-for-profit outpatient program for the evaluation and treatment of chemically dependent individuals and their significant others. As faculty of Weill Cornell Medical College, a world-renowned academic and research institution, we offer cutting edge techniques and treatment of substance abuse. Clinical team members come from a variety of rich and diverse academic backgrounds in the fields of medicine, psychology, social work and counseling with special interest and certification in the field of alcoholism and substance abuse.
Some of the groups we offer include, Emotional Regulation, Mindfulness in Recovery, Advanced Recovery, Identifying Triggers, Creative Recovery, Trauma 101 and individual EMDR offered.
The Midtown Center is a comprehensive not-for-profit outpatient program for the evaluation and treatment of chemically dependent individuals and their significant others. As faculty of Weill Cornell Medical College, a world-renowned academic and research institution, we offer cutting edge techniques and treatment of substance abuse. Clinical team members come from a variety of rich and diverse academic backgrounds in the fields of medicine, psychology, social work and counseling with special interest and certification in the field of alcoholism and substance abuse.
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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.