Trauma and PTSD Treatment Centers in Woodland Park, CO
Peak View Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Woodland Park, CO 80863
Peak View offers inpatient and outpatient mental health services for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Substance use and dual diagnosis programs are available for adults age 18+. Full wrap around care is offered including our therapeutic half day outpatient programs (commonly referred to as Intensive Outpatient Program- IOP) and therapeutic day program (Partial Hospitalization Program- PHP). Peak View offers no cost and confidential level of care assessments 24/7. Whether you are struggling with an acute crisis or want to learn more about what program may be best for you, we are available and ready to help. Peak View can help with a variety of mental health diagnosis including depression ,anxiety, psychosis, suicidality, borderline personality disorder, drug and alcohol addiction, grief, PTSD, and many others. Our programs utilize a Trauma Informed Care approach through client centered treatment and strength based skill building. Call today for more information.
Peak View offers inpatient and outpatient mental health services for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Substance use and dual diagnosis programs are available for adults age 18+. Full wrap around care is offered including our therapeutic half day outpatient programs (commonly referred to as Intensive Outpatient Program- IOP) and therapeutic day program (Partial Hospitalization Program- PHP). Peak View offers no cost and confidential level of care assessments 24/7. Whether you are struggling with an acute crisis or want to learn more about what program may be best for you, we are available and ready to help. Peak View can help with a variety of mental health diagnosis including depression ,anxiety, psychosis, suicidality, borderline personality disorder, drug and alcohol addiction, grief, PTSD, and many others. Our programs utilize a Trauma Informed Care approach through client centered treatment and strength based skill building. Call today for more information.
Hinds Feet Counseling
Treatment Center, LPC, CAS, CTRS
Verified Verified
Woodland Park, CO 80863
Is your adolescent or young adult struggling with drugs or alcohol use, social emotional deficits, mental health issues, school problems, trouble maintaining a job, relationship issues, transitioning into young adulthood. HFC offers a robust clinical program for adolescents and young adults focusing on Substance Abuse and mental health grounded in "hands on" experiential therapy and adventure therapy. Programs are client centered, strength based, utilizing models of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and adventure/recreational therapy. To restore and empower individuals who struggle with substance use and/or mental health issues to live a life that is meaningful, responsible, and self-sufficient. We encourage and inspire hope while rebuilding and strengthening families and communities of the individual. Hinds' Feet Counseling has a robust clinical program focused on mental health and substance use disorder treatment, particularly for the offending population. All of the programs are grounded in experiential, client-centered, strength-based therapeutic modalities. In particular, the evidence-based models of cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and acceptance-based behavioral therapy, and adventure/recreational therapy are the core of all of our programs. In addition to the group programs detailed below, individual therapy is provided for those clients where it is indicated.
Is your adolescent or young adult struggling with drugs or alcohol use, social emotional deficits, mental health issues, school problems, trouble maintaining a job, relationship issues, transitioning into young adulthood. HFC offers a robust clinical program for adolescents and young adults focusing on Substance Abuse and mental health grounded in "hands on" experiential therapy and adventure therapy. Programs are client centered, strength based, utilizing models of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and adventure/recreational therapy. To restore and empower individuals who struggle with substance use and/or mental health issues to live a life that is meaningful, responsible, and self-sufficient. We encourage and inspire hope while rebuilding and strengthening families and communities of the individual. Hinds' Feet Counseling has a robust clinical program focused on mental health and substance use disorder treatment, particularly for the offending population. All of the programs are grounded in experiential, client-centered, strength-based therapeutic modalities. In particular, the evidence-based models of cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and acceptance-based behavioral therapy, and adventure/recreational therapy are the core of all of our programs. In addition to the group programs detailed below, individual therapy is provided for those clients where it is indicated.
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Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Verified Verified
Broomfield, CO 80021
We have a mood disorder track that offers support and treatment to teens and young adults with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other common behavioral health conditions.
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for young adults (ages 18 to 30) and adolescents (ages 13 to 18) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
We have a mood disorder track that offers support and treatment to teens and young adults with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other common behavioral health conditions.
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for young adults (ages 18 to 30) and adolescents (ages 13 to 18) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
Centennial Peaks Hospital
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Louisville, CO 80027
Our programs include substance use, a DBT-inspired track, a Women’s Trauma, a transitional aged youth program, and an adolescent program.
Centennial Peaks Hospital is here for you or a loved one, if you are experiencing a mental health crisis or if you need a medical detox from drugs or alcohol. We are a 104-bed, Joint Commission-accredited behavioral health hospital serving adolescents and adults. We specialize in acute inpatient hospitalization, medical detoxification and intensive outpatient programs. We can help if you are thinking about suicide or if you are wanting to hurt yourself or someone else. Our expert team can help if someone is out of touch with reality or experiencing psychosis due to a mental health disorder like Bipolar or Schizophrenia. Our psychiatrists, registered nurses, and mental health professionals are available 24/7. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we encourage you to call us first instead of visiting an emergency room, we can get you help quickly and confidentially.
Our programs include substance use, a DBT-inspired track, a Women’s Trauma, a transitional aged youth program, and an adolescent program.
Centennial Peaks Hospital is here for you or a loved one, if you are experiencing a mental health crisis or if you need a medical detox from drugs or alcohol. We are a 104-bed, Joint Commission-accredited behavioral health hospital serving adolescents and adults. We specialize in acute inpatient hospitalization, medical detoxification and intensive outpatient programs. We can help if you are thinking about suicide or if you are wanting to hurt yourself or someone else. Our expert team can help if someone is out of touch with reality or experiencing psychosis due to a mental health disorder like Bipolar or Schizophrenia. Our psychiatrists, registered nurses, and mental health professionals are available 24/7. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we encourage you to call us first instead of visiting an emergency room, we can get you help quickly and confidentially.
The Ranch at The Raleigh House
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Watkins, CO 80137
At The Raleigh House, our priority is the needs of our clients. Our clinical staff provides a high level of quality care with a client-focused approach. Our treatment philosophy encourages, motivates and supports clients in exploring their strengths and limitations to begin the healing process from addiction, trauma and other co-occurring disorders. Located in our beautiful ranch just 15 minutes from Denver, Colorado, we provide detoxification services, residential treatment services, as well as, a full continuum of care. Our wellness lodge called The Ranch has wide open skies, great views of the mountains and is a comfortable and serene place to heal. We offer holistic treatments like equine therapy, which offers a great way of treating mood irregularities on top of substance abuse. Our program is designed to treat underlying causes and conditions. We work with a variety of insurance types, as well as, financial institutions to help you get the services you need.
At The Raleigh House, our priority is the needs of our clients. Our clinical staff provides a high level of quality care with a client-focused approach. Our treatment philosophy encourages, motivates and supports clients in exploring their strengths and limitations to begin the healing process from addiction, trauma and other co-occurring disorders. Located in our beautiful ranch just 15 minutes from Denver, Colorado, we provide detoxification services, residential treatment services, as well as, a full continuum of care. Our wellness lodge called The Ranch has wide open skies, great views of the mountains and is a comfortable and serene place to heal. We offer holistic treatments like equine therapy, which offers a great way of treating mood irregularities on top of substance abuse. Our program is designed to treat underlying causes and conditions. We work with a variety of insurance types, as well as, financial institutions to help you get the services you need.
Creekside Collaborative Therapy
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Centennial, CO 80111
Creekside Collaborative Therapy, PLLC, is a network of clinicians in private practice who specialize in trauma and complex mental health issues. Our therapists and prescribers share a common vision of providing quality mental health services which are trauma-informed and based on interventions that have been proven to be effective. We are experienced clinicians with a variety of specialties. Because of this, we are able to find the right provider for each client based on his or her individual needs. Our clinicians have long standing connections to the community and we believe in the power of partnership and collaboration.
Creekside Collaborative Therapy, PLLC, is a network of clinicians in private practice who specialize in trauma and complex mental health issues. Our therapists and prescribers share a common vision of providing quality mental health services which are trauma-informed and based on interventions that have been proven to be effective. We are experienced clinicians with a variety of specialties. Because of this, we are able to find the right provider for each client based on his or her individual needs. Our clinicians have long standing connections to the community and we believe in the power of partnership and collaboration.
EDCare Denver
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80246
These services include: Athlete EDGE Program, Binge Eating Disorder Track, Substance Use Disorder Track, and Trauma Track.
With over 23 years of experience, EDCare has become one of the nation's foremost centers for the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders. We understand how difficult and scary the journey to recovery can be and believe the more support an individual has, the better. EDCare is committed to empowering individuals, ages 13 and older, to let go of their eating disorder identity by teaching the necessary tools to make healthy, long-lasting changes. By matching the skills, passion, and excellence of our interdisciplinary team with the specific needs of each patient, we strive to create an environment where both patients and staff are able to celebrate successful eating disorder recovery.
These services include: Athlete EDGE Program, Binge Eating Disorder Track, Substance Use Disorder Track, and Trauma Track.
With over 23 years of experience, EDCare has become one of the nation's foremost centers for the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders. We understand how difficult and scary the journey to recovery can be and believe the more support an individual has, the better. EDCare is committed to empowering individuals, ages 13 and older, to let go of their eating disorder identity by teaching the necessary tools to make healthy, long-lasting changes. By matching the skills, passion, and excellence of our interdisciplinary team with the specific needs of each patient, we strive to create an environment where both patients and staff are able to celebrate successful eating disorder recovery.
Denver Springs
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Englewood, CO 80112
Through Help for Heroes, we offer many paths to recovery including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment, substance use treatment, and medication management.
Denver Springs is a leading provider of high-quality behavioral healthcare services. Our engaged and mission-driven team is dedicated to Changing People's Lives through a patient-centric approach to delivering superior outcomes. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide compassionate treatment of mental illness and addiction, offering a broad scope of inpatient and outpatient services for our diverse patient population.
Through Help for Heroes, we offer many paths to recovery including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment, substance use treatment, and medication management.
Denver Springs is a leading provider of high-quality behavioral healthcare services. Our engaged and mission-driven team is dedicated to Changing People's Lives through a patient-centric approach to delivering superior outcomes. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide compassionate treatment of mental illness and addiction, offering a broad scope of inpatient and outpatient services for our diverse patient population.
Summit Women's Recovery
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Dillon, CO 80435
Summit Women's Recovery (SWR) provides a quality, clinically savvy, trauma-integrated Intensive Outpatient Program. We provide comprehensive services to allow you to meet your treatment goals while continuing to work, take care of children, and/or other responsibilities. Our goal is to assist you in discovering alternative solutions for coping with life (trauma, depressions, anxiety, etc) rather than through the use of mind-altering substances.
Summit Women's Recovery (SWR) provides a quality, clinically savvy, trauma-integrated Intensive Outpatient Program. We provide comprehensive services to allow you to meet your treatment goals while continuing to work, take care of children, and/or other responsibilities. Our goal is to assist you in discovering alternative solutions for coping with life (trauma, depressions, anxiety, etc) rather than through the use of mind-altering substances.
Denver Women's Recovery
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80210
Denver Women's Recovery (DWR) provides a quality, clinically savvy, trauma-integrated Intensive Outpatient Program. We provide comprehensive services to allow you to meet your treatment goals while also continuing to work, take care of children, and/or other responsibilities. Our goal is to assist you in discovering alternative solutions for coping with life (trauma, depression, anxiety, etc) rather than through the use of mind-altering substances.
Denver Women's Recovery (DWR) provides a quality, clinically savvy, trauma-integrated Intensive Outpatient Program. We provide comprehensive services to allow you to meet your treatment goals while also continuing to work, take care of children, and/or other responsibilities. Our goal is to assist you in discovering alternative solutions for coping with life (trauma, depression, anxiety, etc) rather than through the use of mind-altering substances.
Embark Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Too many go through life suffering from trauma, loneliness, feelings of worthlessness, anxiety, depression, and shame.
Embark Behavioral Health is a leading network of exceptional treatment and therapy programs across the United States. We specialize in helping adolescents, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance abuse issues. Our programs include virtual IOPs, outpatient clinics that offer intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) and therapeutic day treatment programs, also known as a partial hospitalization program (PHPs), outdoor therapy, residential treatment centers, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
Too many go through life suffering from trauma, loneliness, feelings of worthlessness, anxiety, depression, and shame.
Embark Behavioral Health is a leading network of exceptional treatment and therapy programs across the United States. We specialize in helping adolescents, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance abuse issues. Our programs include virtual IOPs, outpatient clinics that offer intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) and therapeutic day treatment programs, also known as a partial hospitalization program (PHPs), outdoor therapy, residential treatment centers, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
Sandstone Care Depression, Trauma, & Anxiety
Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80231
Sandstone Care provides mental health treatment for teens (ages 13-18) and young adults (ages 18-30) dealing with depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress (PTSD), and other common behavioral health conditions. Our Programs include Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient programming.
Sandstone Care provides mental health treatment for teens (ages 13-18) and young adults (ages 18-30) dealing with depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress (PTSD), and other common behavioral health conditions. Our Programs include Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient programming.
The Meadows Outpatient Center - Denver
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80237
At The Meadows Outpatient Center we combine The Meadows Model with a time-tested IOP milieu that together creates a blueprint for ongoing, successful, and long-term recovery. Our program is designed to reinforce the recovery skills for those dealing with complex emotional trauma and addiction issues, and to reunite families. The beautiful views of Denver, Colorado makes The Meadows Outpatient Center the ideal place to begin or continue your journey of recovery.
At The Meadows Outpatient Center we combine The Meadows Model with a time-tested IOP milieu that together creates a blueprint for ongoing, successful, and long-term recovery. Our program is designed to reinforce the recovery skills for those dealing with complex emotional trauma and addiction issues, and to reunite families. The beautiful views of Denver, Colorado makes The Meadows Outpatient Center the ideal place to begin or continue your journey of recovery.
Sandstone Care Teen Residential Treatment Center
Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80231
We have a mood disorder track that offers support and treatment to teens and young adults with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other common behavioral health conditions.
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for adolescents (ages 13 to 18) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
We have a mood disorder track that offers support and treatment to teens and young adults with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other common behavioral health conditions.
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for adolescents (ages 13 to 18) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
AspenRidge Recovery Lakewood
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CO 80226
AspenRidge Recovery offers a continuum of care focused on transitioning through each level and addressing underlying mental health issues. We believe that solving mental health, trauma, and family issues is the root of recovery. We focus on all mental aspects and provide each person with the tools to grow and sustain long-term recovery. As we address trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health-related problems, clients become empowered to integrate their knowledge and skills to grow into a life of recovery. We provide a safe, life-long community for individuals and their family members to stay connected through sober social events like sports, holiday parties, barbecues, educational webinars, and more. By working hand-in-hand with people, we empower them so they have the skills to help themselves and take ownership of their quality of life.
AspenRidge Recovery offers a continuum of care focused on transitioning through each level and addressing underlying mental health issues. We believe that solving mental health, trauma, and family issues is the root of recovery. We focus on all mental aspects and provide each person with the tools to grow and sustain long-term recovery. As we address trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health-related problems, clients become empowered to integrate their knowledge and skills to grow into a life of recovery. We provide a safe, life-long community for individuals and their family members to stay connected through sober social events like sports, holiday parties, barbecues, educational webinars, and more. By working hand-in-hand with people, we empower them so they have the skills to help themselves and take ownership of their quality of life.
The Redpoint Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80501
The Redpoint Center is a leading provider of outpatient substance abuse treatment services located in Longmont, Colorado. The Redpoint Center was founded on the idea that all who suffer from substance use disorder should have access to high quality, clinically driven, recovery-oriented treatment services. The Redpoint Center current conducts Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient (OP) services. Additionally, The Redpoint Center utilizes a robust offering of clinical services, of which, CBT, DBT, EMDR, Acudetox, Psychodrama, adventure therapy, and intensive trauma therapy are available for each client. The Redpoint Center also supports clients with support in educational, vocational, and other goals through the use of holistic case management. What's more, we are here for you and your family as recovery-focused advocates to help you navigate this time in your life. We are here to ensure you live your best life. The Redpoint Center currently accepts all private insurance carriers on an out-of-network basis. You are not alone. We are here for you. Call (888) 509-3153 today to verify insurance and to get started.
The Redpoint Center is a leading provider of outpatient substance abuse treatment services located in Longmont, Colorado. The Redpoint Center was founded on the idea that all who suffer from substance use disorder should have access to high quality, clinically driven, recovery-oriented treatment services. The Redpoint Center current conducts Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient (OP) services. Additionally, The Redpoint Center utilizes a robust offering of clinical services, of which, CBT, DBT, EMDR, Acudetox, Psychodrama, adventure therapy, and intensive trauma therapy are available for each client. The Redpoint Center also supports clients with support in educational, vocational, and other goals through the use of holistic case management. What's more, we are here for you and your family as recovery-focused advocates to help you navigate this time in your life. We are here to ensure you live your best life. The Redpoint Center currently accepts all private insurance carriers on an out-of-network basis. You are not alone. We are here for you. Call (888) 509-3153 today to verify insurance and to get started.
AspenRidge Recovery Fort Collins
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CO 80226
AspenRidge Recovery offers a continuum of care focused on transitioning through each level and addressing underlying mental health issues. We believe that solving mental health, trauma, and family issues is the root of recovery. We focus on all mental aspects and provide each person with the tools to grow and sustain long-term recovery. As we address trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health-related problems, clients become empowered to integrate their knowledge and skills to grow into a life of recovery. We provide a safe, life-long community for individuals and their family members to stay connected through sober social events like sports, holiday parties, barbeques, educational webinars, and more. By working hand-in-hand with people, we empower them so they have the skills to help themselves and take ownership of their quality of life.
AspenRidge Recovery offers a continuum of care focused on transitioning through each level and addressing underlying mental health issues. We believe that solving mental health, trauma, and family issues is the root of recovery. We focus on all mental aspects and provide each person with the tools to grow and sustain long-term recovery. As we address trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health-related problems, clients become empowered to integrate their knowledge and skills to grow into a life of recovery. We provide a safe, life-long community for individuals and their family members to stay connected through sober social events like sports, holiday parties, barbeques, educational webinars, and more. By working hand-in-hand with people, we empower them so they have the skills to help themselves and take ownership of their quality of life.
Rocky Mountain Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Treatment Center, LCSW, MSW, AASW
Verified Verified
Littleton, CO 80125
RMEAP’s unique therapeutic approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relational Therapy and Natural Lifemanship's model of Trauma Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (TF-EAP).
Why Horses? Horses provide clients with a frequency and consistency of responses that are immediate and authentic. They offer honest feedback, which helps clients understand how they influence, create, and maintain relationships. Therapeutic work with horses allows for a safe and unique learning opportunity, where clients can explore their boundaries, personal awareness, safety, and relationship patterns.
RMEAP’s unique therapeutic approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relational Therapy and Natural Lifemanship's model of Trauma Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (TF-EAP).
Why Horses? Horses provide clients with a frequency and consistency of responses that are immediate and authentic. They offer honest feedback, which helps clients understand how they influence, create, and maintain relationships. Therapeutic work with horses allows for a safe and unique learning opportunity, where clients can explore their boundaries, personal awareness, safety, and relationship patterns.
Griffith Centers
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
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. Our headquarters are in Denver, CO, with offices in Colorado Springs, Greeley, Centennial, and Grand Junction, reaching many counties statewide. The organization's mission is to provide hope and healing through resources to support children, families, and individual adults through a full spectrum of mental and behavioral health programs for the under-served population.
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. Our headquarters are in Denver, CO, with offices in Colorado Springs, Greeley, Centennial, and Grand Junction, reaching many counties statewide. The organization's mission is to provide hope and healing through resources to support children, families, and individual adults through a full spectrum of mental and behavioral health programs for the under-served population.
Grace Counseling
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Feeling depressed, disconnected, or anxious? Need help with expressing anger appropriately? Could you use help strengthening your family? Need guidance with experiencing a major life change? Ready to break free from an addiction? Ready to experience a lasting love connection with your partner? Tired of a past trauma impacting your present peace? We have therapists who have specialized training in these areas and are ready to help you today. Contact us today to discuss which of our professional counselors could be the best fit for your needs!
Feeling depressed, disconnected, or anxious? Need help with expressing anger appropriately? Could you use help strengthening your family? Need guidance with experiencing a major life change? Ready to break free from an addiction? Ready to experience a lasting love connection with your partner? Tired of a past trauma impacting your present peace? We have therapists who have specialized training in these areas and are ready to help you today. Contact us today to discuss which of our professional counselors could be the best fit for your needs!
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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.