TRUECHS offers individualized treatment programs for children, teens, adults, and families, including individual therapy, trauma-informed care, anxiety and stress management, behavioral support, and autism services.
Counseling is a tool one uses to identify personal shortcomings as well as gaining insight into one's self-exploration. Our approach to counseling begins with establishing a working collaboration with each client. As therapists, we believe it is our responsibility to demonstrate to the client that they are in a safe, trusting, environment, and help them understand why they are having difficulties. Counseling encompasses adhering to ethics established in the profession and not interjecting personal beliefs and values into the therapeutic process. Most importantly, letting clients know, and feel, they are the most important aspect of any process is a must. Our goal is to empower clients, providing them with confidence that they can overcome any challenges in the future.
TRUECHS offers individualized treatment programs for children, teens, adults, and families, including individual therapy, trauma-informed care, anxiety and stress management, behavioral support, and autism services.
Counseling is a tool one uses to identify personal shortcomings as well as gaining insight into one's self-exploration. Our approach to counseling begins with establishing a working collaboration with each client. As therapists, we believe it is our responsibility to demonstrate to the client that they are in a safe, trusting, environment, and help them understand why they are having difficulties. Counseling encompasses adhering to ethics established in the profession and not interjecting personal beliefs and values into the therapeutic process. Most importantly, letting clients know, and feel, they are the most important aspect of any process is a must. Our goal is to empower clients, providing them with confidence that they can overcome any challenges in the future.
Our full program has led to high remission rates for depression (73.5%) and PTSD (75.6%), for example.
At Windmill Wellness, we believe everyone struggling with addiction and mental health deserves to realize their full self, their joy, and their renewed wellness in recovery. That’s why we’re reimagining the recovery journey. From the start, you'll notice a difference - surrounded by a peaceful & rustic 75-acre ranch in central Texas, where your dog is welcome! We've pioneered a our dual-diagnosis model for healing powered by data-driven clinical excellence, multi-disciplinary clinical team review, and advanced technology for brain healing. Our treatment has been recognized for achieving some of the top outcome results in the nation.
Our full program has led to high remission rates for depression (73.5%) and PTSD (75.6%), for example.
At Windmill Wellness, we believe everyone struggling with addiction and mental health deserves to realize their full self, their joy, and their renewed wellness in recovery. That’s why we’re reimagining the recovery journey. From the start, you'll notice a difference - surrounded by a peaceful & rustic 75-acre ranch in central Texas, where your dog is welcome! We've pioneered a our dual-diagnosis model for healing powered by data-driven clinical excellence, multi-disciplinary clinical team review, and advanced technology for brain healing. Our treatment has been recognized for achieving some of the top outcome results in the nation.
Addiction often stems from underlying trauma.
We're dedicated to tackling addiction through secure, empathetic management of withdrawal symptoms, alongside a comprehensive suite of support services designed to be as unrestrictive as possible. Many of our clients are navigating multiple roles—be it as professionals, parents, workers, or students. Addiction's hold can throw their lives into chaos, breeding fear and weariness, underscoring the need for adaptable solutions. They seek understanding and support that honors their everyday commitments, promising hope without casting judgment. Let us guide you on the path to recovery with our detox services, set in a tranquil environment, personalized to meet your distinct needs. We accept most insurance plans and offer affordable options for those without insurance.
Addiction often stems from underlying trauma.
We're dedicated to tackling addiction through secure, empathetic management of withdrawal symptoms, alongside a comprehensive suite of support services designed to be as unrestrictive as possible. Many of our clients are navigating multiple roles—be it as professionals, parents, workers, or students. Addiction's hold can throw their lives into chaos, breeding fear and weariness, underscoring the need for adaptable solutions. They seek understanding and support that honors their everyday commitments, promising hope without casting judgment. Let us guide you on the path to recovery with our detox services, set in a tranquil environment, personalized to meet your distinct needs. We accept most insurance plans and offer affordable options for those without insurance.
Removing toxic substances from the body sounds like an intimidating process, but at Starlite Recovery Center, we help individuals safely and effectively work through withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs. Our facility in Center Point, Texas, provides medically supervised detoxification services for adults who are struggling with a substance use disorder. Clients who participate in the detoxification, or detox, program receive 24/7 support and daily physician visits from an experienced team that specializes in addiction medicine. These professionals tailor each person’s treatment plan to ensure that they are set up for the best possible outcomes. Most clients spend an average of five to 10 days in detox, and many step down to our residential program at the conclusion of treatment.
Removing toxic substances from the body sounds like an intimidating process, but at Starlite Recovery Center, we help individuals safely and effectively work through withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs. Our facility in Center Point, Texas, provides medically supervised detoxification services for adults who are struggling with a substance use disorder. Clients who participate in the detoxification, or detox, program receive 24/7 support and daily physician visits from an experienced team that specializes in addiction medicine. These professionals tailor each person’s treatment plan to ensure that they are set up for the best possible outcomes. Most clients spend an average of five to 10 days in detox, and many step down to our residential program at the conclusion of treatment.
Starlite Recovery Center provides residential treatment for adults who are suffering from substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns. Our live-in treatment center in Center Point, Texas, is an ideal venue for clients to focus on their health and manage their symptoms while developing the strategies that can lead to long-term recovery. An average stay in residential treatment with us lasts 30 days. During that time, clients can participate in individual, group, and family therapies, as well as experiential therapies such as yoga, Pilates, ropes courses, equine therapy, and art therapy. Clients have access to basic medical care, medication management services, and, if necessary, detoxification services. Located on 55 acres of beautiful Texas hill country, our facility offers an unmatched natural environment for clients to begin the journey toward sobriety. With a patio overlooking our serene, peaceful location, a fitness center with a full weight room, a chapel for religious reflection, and a spacious dining hall, Starlite helps clients feel at home while also making the necessary changes for a life free of addiction.
Starlite Recovery Center provides residential treatment for adults who are suffering from substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns. Our live-in treatment center in Center Point, Texas, is an ideal venue for clients to focus on their health and manage their symptoms while developing the strategies that can lead to long-term recovery. An average stay in residential treatment with us lasts 30 days. During that time, clients can participate in individual, group, and family therapies, as well as experiential therapies such as yoga, Pilates, ropes courses, equine therapy, and art therapy. Clients have access to basic medical care, medication management services, and, if necessary, detoxification services. Located on 55 acres of beautiful Texas hill country, our facility offers an unmatched natural environment for clients to begin the journey toward sobriety. With a patio overlooking our serene, peaceful location, a fitness center with a full weight room, a chapel for religious reflection, and a spacious dining hall, Starlite helps clients feel at home while also making the necessary changes for a life free of addiction.
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Orama specializes in trauma-informed care, addressing both the emotional pain beneath behaviors and the behaviors themselves.
At Orama, we provide long-term residential treatment for teen girls ages 13–17 in the heart of DFW. As a family-owned program rooted in Denton, we understand something deeply personal: healing doesn’t happen in isolation — it happens in relationship. Our program was built on the belief that family is part of the solution. We work not only with each adolescent, but alongside parents and caregivers, helping restore connection, strengthen attachment, and rebuild trust within the family system and the broader community.
Orama specializes in trauma-informed care, addressing both the emotional pain beneath behaviors and the behaviors themselves.
At Orama, we provide long-term residential treatment for teen girls ages 13–17 in the heart of DFW. As a family-owned program rooted in Denton, we understand something deeply personal: healing doesn’t happen in isolation — it happens in relationship. Our program was built on the belief that family is part of the solution. We work not only with each adolescent, but alongside parents and caregivers, helping restore connection, strengthen attachment, and rebuild trust within the family system and the broader community.
We help with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma, and relationship challenges.
We believe therapy should feel human, collaborative, and grounded. We are people too! Your therapist will work with you to build coping skills, reduce overwhelm, and help foster insight. We meet you where you are - whether that's anxiety, burnout, depression, ADHD, or navigating life transitions. The care we offer is built to fit you individually.
We help with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma, and relationship challenges.
We believe therapy should feel human, collaborative, and grounded. We are people too! Your therapist will work with you to build coping skills, reduce overwhelm, and help foster insight. We meet you where you are - whether that's anxiety, burnout, depression, ADHD, or navigating life transitions. The care we offer is built to fit you individually.
We emphasize the importance of addressing underlying trauma in our clients history by utilizing Cognitive Process Therapy (CPT) and EMDR Therapy.
Continuum Outpatient Center is a tranquil setting where clients are welcomed and accepted. Here, clients learn to love themselves and create healthy, balanced lives and relationships. Built around healing, respect, empowerment and choice; clients receive individualized care. We utilize evidence-based treatment modalities with an underlying holistic, strength-based approach. Programming offers a flexible foundation for each clients recovery journey built around community, strengthening the family, and positive connections. We pride ourselves on truly providing an individualized approach to address mental health, substance abuse, and other co-occurring disorders.
We emphasize the importance of addressing underlying trauma in our clients history by utilizing Cognitive Process Therapy (CPT) and EMDR Therapy.
Continuum Outpatient Center is a tranquil setting where clients are welcomed and accepted. Here, clients learn to love themselves and create healthy, balanced lives and relationships. Built around healing, respect, empowerment and choice; clients receive individualized care. We utilize evidence-based treatment modalities with an underlying holistic, strength-based approach. Programming offers a flexible foundation for each clients recovery journey built around community, strengthening the family, and positive connections. We pride ourselves on truly providing an individualized approach to address mental health, substance abuse, and other co-occurring disorders.
As residential treatment center specializing in co-occurring disorders, we stabilize the and treat the primary diagnosis of substance use disorders, co-occurring psychological disorders, and mild TBI, with special attention to post traumatic stress, unresolved grief/loss, and moral injury.
Warriors Heart is located on a 543 acre ranch in Bandera, Texas and on 516 acres in Milford, Virginia. Our focus is on serving the men and women who are our veterans, military, law enforcement, firefighters, medical first responders and other warriors. Our model at Warriors Heart is simply to allow our warriors to heal in a home-like environment. We are not a facility with a hospital look or feel. We personally do not like going into hospital environments and recognize this could be triggering to the Warrior's trauma. We designed Warriors Heart with that in mind.
As residential treatment center specializing in co-occurring disorders, we stabilize the and treat the primary diagnosis of substance use disorders, co-occurring psychological disorders, and mild TBI, with special attention to post traumatic stress, unresolved grief/loss, and moral injury.
Warriors Heart is located on a 543 acre ranch in Bandera, Texas and on 516 acres in Milford, Virginia. Our focus is on serving the men and women who are our veterans, military, law enforcement, firefighters, medical first responders and other warriors. Our model at Warriors Heart is simply to allow our warriors to heal in a home-like environment. We are not a facility with a hospital look or feel. We personally do not like going into hospital environments and recognize this could be triggering to the Warrior's trauma. We designed Warriors Heart with that in mind.
Care is trauma‑informed and faith‑rooted, integrating emotional support, biblical guidance (when desired), and practical coping strategies.
We also offer Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) support, along with Mental Health and Substance Abuse Screenings, ensuring each guest receives a complete, holistic understanding of their needs during their stay.
Care is trauma‑informed and faith‑rooted, integrating emotional support, biblical guidance (when desired), and practical coping strategies.
We also offer Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) support, along with Mental Health and Substance Abuse Screenings, ensuring each guest receives a complete, holistic understanding of their needs during their stay.
Our treatment programs include depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, OCD, and most other conditions.
Elevation Behavioral Health is a premier private inpatient mental health facilities that focuses on assessing and effectively treating primary mental health. We make a positive, measurable difference in the physical, emotional and spiritual health of the people we serve while building up their confidence and respecting their dignity.
Our treatment programs include depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, OCD, and most other conditions.
Elevation Behavioral Health is a premier private inpatient mental health facilities that focuses on assessing and effectively treating primary mental health. We make a positive, measurable difference in the physical, emotional and spiritual health of the people we serve while building up their confidence and respecting their dignity.
We help clients reconnect with their bodies and reduce the impact of stress and trauma on their relationship with food.
Do you struggle with overeating, weight regain, or chronic dieting? Whether you’ve had weight loss surgery, take weight loss medications, or are trying to make changes on your own, we can help. You are not alone, and this is not about willpower.
At the Bariatric Counseling Center, we help adults heal their relationship with food, body, and self. Our team includes licensed therapists and registered dietitians who understand the emotional and behavioral side of eating.
We welcome clients of all backgrounds and body sizes. Most insurance plans are accepted.
We help clients reconnect with their bodies and reduce the impact of stress and trauma on their relationship with food.
Do you struggle with overeating, weight regain, or chronic dieting? Whether you’ve had weight loss surgery, take weight loss medications, or are trying to make changes on your own, we can help. You are not alone, and this is not about willpower.
At the Bariatric Counseling Center, we help adults heal their relationship with food, body, and self. Our team includes licensed therapists and registered dietitians who understand the emotional and behavioral side of eating.
We welcome clients of all backgrounds and body sizes. Most insurance plans are accepted.
At the core of substance abuse often lies untreated trauma, undiagnosed mental health disorders, or unresolved emotional pain.
We believe in the power and effectiveness of women-only treatment. Providing a gender-specific environment allows for deeper understanding, shared experiences, and a sense of camaraderie that fuels recovery. It facilitates open, genuine discussions about unique female experiences, and helps women form profound connections that act as anchors of support in their recovery journey.
At the core of substance abuse often lies untreated trauma, undiagnosed mental health disorders, or unresolved emotional pain.
We believe in the power and effectiveness of women-only treatment. Providing a gender-specific environment allows for deeper understanding, shared experiences, and a sense of camaraderie that fuels recovery. It facilitates open, genuine discussions about unique female experiences, and helps women form profound connections that act as anchors of support in their recovery journey.
STAR Guides is an outdoor therapeutic program designed for youth and young adults who are struggling with problematic sexual behavior. STAR Guides provides families with navigation through these challenges. Regardless of past behaviors, we believe that all youth can learn to achieve healthy sexuality. Research suggests that for many, sexual problematic behavior first begins during the adolescent years. STAR Guides helps youth to deal with these problems while they are still young. Many youth in today's modern world find themselves lost and in need of direction as they attempt to navigate the thick darkness that accompanies sexual behavior problems. Just as the ancient peoples of the world, they are in need of STAR Guides. Based in beautiful St. George, Utah the program provides teens and young adults with a high impact, life-changing therapeutic wilderness experience in the heart of the majestic red rock of the high desert of Southern Utah. STAR Guides is the ideal intervention for individuals needing to learn to manage problematic sexual behaviors that they have been unable to manage previously.
STAR Guides is an outdoor therapeutic program designed for youth and young adults who are struggling with problematic sexual behavior. STAR Guides provides families with navigation through these challenges. Regardless of past behaviors, we believe that all youth can learn to achieve healthy sexuality. Research suggests that for many, sexual problematic behavior first begins during the adolescent years. STAR Guides helps youth to deal with these problems while they are still young. Many youth in today's modern world find themselves lost and in need of direction as they attempt to navigate the thick darkness that accompanies sexual behavior problems. Just as the ancient peoples of the world, they are in need of STAR Guides. Based in beautiful St. George, Utah the program provides teens and young adults with a high impact, life-changing therapeutic wilderness experience in the heart of the majestic red rock of the high desert of Southern Utah. STAR Guides is the ideal intervention for individuals needing to learn to manage problematic sexual behaviors that they have been unable to manage previously.
WellMind is a trauma-informed group practice in El Paso, Texas, offering in-person therapy at two locations and virtual services across Texas.
WellMind providers use an assessment-based, trauma-informed approach; looking beneath symptoms to understand what’s driving them. When helpful, QEEG brain mapping and neurotherapy guide care so treatment is tailored to your nervous system. Our focus is deep, lasting change, not quick fixes.
WellMind is a trauma-informed group practice in El Paso, Texas, offering in-person therapy at two locations and virtual services across Texas.
WellMind providers use an assessment-based, trauma-informed approach; looking beneath symptoms to understand what’s driving them. When helpful, QEEG brain mapping and neurotherapy guide care so treatment is tailored to your nervous system. Our focus is deep, lasting change, not quick fixes.
Treating general mental health concerns to more complex trauma and substance use disorders.
Mind Body Optimization is a mental health practice that takes both your mind and body into the equation of optimizing your patient experience. We have created a unique experience for you by offering traditional therapy services, psychiatric evaluations & medication management, and thyroid & hormone testing all under one roof! Sometimes our struggle is in the mind, sometimes it is related to our brain/gut chemicals, and sometimes there are biological factors. If you are reading this, you have probably suffered in silence for too long. Our team is here to help correctly identify the core of your struggle, and walk with you through it.
Treating general mental health concerns to more complex trauma and substance use disorders.
Mind Body Optimization is a mental health practice that takes both your mind and body into the equation of optimizing your patient experience. We have created a unique experience for you by offering traditional therapy services, psychiatric evaluations & medication management, and thyroid & hormone testing all under one roof! Sometimes our struggle is in the mind, sometimes it is related to our brain/gut chemicals, and sometimes there are biological factors. If you are reading this, you have probably suffered in silence for too long. Our team is here to help correctly identify the core of your struggle, and walk with you through it.
Driftwood Recovery is a 30-90 day adult treatment program for substance abuse, chronic pain and co-occurring disorders. Driftwood offers multi-disciplinary programming, provides a comprehensive treatment curriculum focusing on healing of the mind, body and spirit with 18 beds for adults, age 18 and up. Evidence-based therapeutic approaches effective for both individual and group counseling settings include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and EMDR. Experiential outdoor activities enhance therapeutic protocols with an extensive ropes course, canoeing, cross-terrain biking, and hiking. Fitness includes an onsite fitness gym, TRX Suspension Training, certified personal trainer, yoga, and pilates. Nutritional counseling, farm-to-table in-house chef, infrared sauna, massage therapy, and acupuncture faciliate the recovery process for health and wellness. The 30-90+ day extended-care program includes PHP, intensive outpatient program and sober living. Driftwood's extended-care is open to qualifying individuals seeking a recovery home.
Driftwood Recovery is a 30-90 day adult treatment program for substance abuse, chronic pain and co-occurring disorders. Driftwood offers multi-disciplinary programming, provides a comprehensive treatment curriculum focusing on healing of the mind, body and spirit with 18 beds for adults, age 18 and up. Evidence-based therapeutic approaches effective for both individual and group counseling settings include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and EMDR. Experiential outdoor activities enhance therapeutic protocols with an extensive ropes course, canoeing, cross-terrain biking, and hiking. Fitness includes an onsite fitness gym, TRX Suspension Training, certified personal trainer, yoga, and pilates. Nutritional counseling, farm-to-table in-house chef, infrared sauna, massage therapy, and acupuncture faciliate the recovery process for health and wellness. The 30-90+ day extended-care program includes PHP, intensive outpatient program and sober living. Driftwood's extended-care is open to qualifying individuals seeking a recovery home.
Our therapeutic practices help patients know when/ how to use effective coping skills for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), binge eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, orthorexia nervosa, other specified eating disorders and co-occurring disorders like anxiety, depression, PTSD and OCD.
Healing, growth and a positive relationship with food is possible with the Center for Discovery Dietary Program. We use the CARE Model, which stands for “consistent attuned relational eating.” This means patients have the steadiness of a dietary plan that is adaptable to what’s happening in their life. We believe in Health at Every Size because everyone can be healthy regardless of size, shape, weight or BMI. We encourage Intuitive Eating — nourishing ourselves when we’re hungry and recognizing when we feel full. We utilize the All Foods Fit model, which celebrates that all foods are nourishment, and no foods are off-limits in moderation. These core elements help our patients walk out of treatment feeling engaged, empowered and transformed so that they can manage long-term recovery. In fact, 86.5% of clients who completed treatment didn’t need to return to Center for Discovery or any other program for a higher level of care for eating disorder treatment.
Our therapeutic practices help patients know when/ how to use effective coping skills for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), binge eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, orthorexia nervosa, other specified eating disorders and co-occurring disorders like anxiety, depression, PTSD and OCD.
Healing, growth and a positive relationship with food is possible with the Center for Discovery Dietary Program. We use the CARE Model, which stands for “consistent attuned relational eating.” This means patients have the steadiness of a dietary plan that is adaptable to what’s happening in their life. We believe in Health at Every Size because everyone can be healthy regardless of size, shape, weight or BMI. We encourage Intuitive Eating — nourishing ourselves when we’re hungry and recognizing when we feel full. We utilize the All Foods Fit model, which celebrates that all foods are nourishment, and no foods are off-limits in moderation. These core elements help our patients walk out of treatment feeling engaged, empowered and transformed so that they can manage long-term recovery. In fact, 86.5% of clients who completed treatment didn’t need to return to Center for Discovery or any other program for a higher level of care for eating disorder treatment.
New Hope Ranch is a residential recovery center focusing on prevention, assessment, treatment and reintegration for people struggling with substance use disorder. Individuals are provided exceptional services on our beautiful 49-acre ranch just 15 minutes from downtown Austin. When patients arrive, we want to equip them with the tools they need to live a life that’s free from substance use. At New Hope Ranch, we provide structure in a caring, trusted and professional environment—our strong foundation helps elevate people to reach their potential and thrive.
New Hope Ranch is a residential recovery center focusing on prevention, assessment, treatment and reintegration for people struggling with substance use disorder. Individuals are provided exceptional services on our beautiful 49-acre ranch just 15 minutes from downtown Austin. When patients arrive, we want to equip them with the tools they need to live a life that’s free from substance use. At New Hope Ranch, we provide structure in a caring, trusted and professional environment—our strong foundation helps elevate people to reach their potential and thrive.
Starlite Recovery Center provides an intensive outpatient program (IOP) for adults age 18 and older who are struggling with addictions to alcohol, opioids, and other substances at two locations in Texas: Kerrville and New Braunfels. This level of care is designed to serve people who can benefit from structured clinical services but do not need full days of treatment or round-the-clock support. Our IOP may be an ideal option for people who need step-down support after completing a residential or inpatient program. Depending on their unique needs, adults may also enter treatment with us directly at the IOP level. Participants attend IOP sessions three hours per day, three days per week. For the convenience of our clients, we offer both morning and evening sessions. Most people remain in the program for about eight weeks. In addition to providing flexibility, our IOP schedule also allows clients to learn new skills and then practice them in real-world situations. When they are not participating in treatment, IOP clients may go to work, attend school, and otherwise engage in a healthy independent lifestyle.
Starlite Recovery Center provides an intensive outpatient program (IOP) for adults age 18 and older who are struggling with addictions to alcohol, opioids, and other substances at two locations in Texas: Kerrville and New Braunfels. This level of care is designed to serve people who can benefit from structured clinical services but do not need full days of treatment or round-the-clock support. Our IOP may be an ideal option for people who need step-down support after completing a residential or inpatient program. Depending on their unique needs, adults may also enter treatment with us directly at the IOP level. Participants attend IOP sessions three hours per day, three days per week. For the convenience of our clients, we offer both morning and evening sessions. Most people remain in the program for about eight weeks. In addition to providing flexibility, our IOP schedule also allows clients to learn new skills and then practice them in real-world situations. When they are not participating in treatment, IOP clients may go to work, attend school, and otherwise engage in a healthy independent lifestyle.
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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.