Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Meadow Vista, CA

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Nicole Williams
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
Are you in a place in your life where you need support to untangle what life has thrown at you? When we have the right tools and supports, we all have the power to heal and grow. A core belief I carry into my work is the power of connection. I believe in being vulnerable and transparent, as well as the importance of providing a safe space to do collaborative work.
Are you in a place in your life where you need support to untangle what life has thrown at you? When we have the right tools and supports, we all have the power to heal and grow. A core belief I carry into my work is the power of connection. I believe in being vulnerable and transparent, as well as the importance of providing a safe space to do collaborative work.
(530) 322-8922 View (530) 322-8922
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Jessica Del Pozo
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, author, and retreat facilitator for people seeking healing, growth, and wholeness. With more than 20 years of experience working with diverse populations in healthcare, my work focuses on helping people navigate challenging relationships, high stress jobs, and health problems to find meaning, wellness, and contentment. Although my training and background are in evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), I draw from several modern therapies and ancient practices for an integrative experience that also provides practical support.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, author, and retreat facilitator for people seeking healing, growth, and wholeness. With more than 20 years of experience working with diverse populations in healthcare, my work focuses on helping people navigate challenging relationships, high stress jobs, and health problems to find meaning, wellness, and contentment. Although my training and background are in evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), I draw from several modern therapies and ancient practices for an integrative experience that also provides practical support.
(530) 314-7118 View (530) 314-7118
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Derek C. Becker LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
Hello! I am now taking new in-person clients. If you are reading this, chances are you may be struggling with parenting, connecting with your partner or building meaningful relationships. Or perhaps you want to better understand your own individual mental health journey. We can often feel overwhelmed and unable to see our role in the problem. This tends to cause anxiety, depression, and can sometimes cause us to turn to substances to cope. Sometimes we just need a little guidance to get us to our goals.
Hello! I am now taking new in-person clients. If you are reading this, chances are you may be struggling with parenting, connecting with your partner or building meaningful relationships. Or perhaps you want to better understand your own individual mental health journey. We can often feel overwhelmed and unable to see our role in the problem. This tends to cause anxiety, depression, and can sometimes cause us to turn to substances to cope. Sometimes we just need a little guidance to get us to our goals.
(530) 296-3234 View (530) 296-3234
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Jamie Lynne
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Meadow Vista, CA 95722
Not accepting new clients
Professional trainer Trauma-Informed, Expressive Arts, Dreamwork, Somatic and Mindfulness-based approaches.
It may be difficult to believe that life can be different right now. While everyone experiences problems, sometimes it gets hard to find the way through. You don't have to do it alone. I am committed to helping you, your child, teen, or family move beyond feeling stuck and hopeless. Whether you are worried about your child, recovering from abuse, trauma, or a painful loss, or find yourself repeating unwanted behaviors, I understand & am here to help you find your way to the life you want and deserve.
Professional trainer Trauma-Informed, Expressive Arts, Dreamwork, Somatic and Mindfulness-based approaches.
It may be difficult to believe that life can be different right now. While everyone experiences problems, sometimes it gets hard to find the way through. You don't have to do it alone. I am committed to helping you, your child, teen, or family move beyond feeling stuck and hopeless. Whether you are worried about your child, recovering from abuse, trauma, or a painful loss, or find yourself repeating unwanted behaviors, I understand & am here to help you find your way to the life you want and deserve.
(530) 820-3040 View (530) 820-3040

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Diane Owen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grass Valley, CA 95949
Trauma Focused credentials include: Somatic Trauma Therapy Training for Professionals and The Tamura Method, a relational-attachment therapeutic touch working with the inner wounded child and adult self.
Becoming a therapist came to me during my own journey into self-discovery and growth. I continue to do my own work as this is more than a profession to me. It is a way of life and part of my daily practices. I foster a safe therapeutic relationship by meeting my clients in full acceptance of their beliefs, values, and cultural experiences. This builds the foundation for you to show up for yourself, explore how you came to be, who you are now, and who you wish to become. "It may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it." -Maya Angelou
Trauma Focused credentials include: Somatic Trauma Therapy Training for Professionals and The Tamura Method, a relational-attachment therapeutic touch working with the inner wounded child and adult self.
Becoming a therapist came to me during my own journey into self-discovery and growth. I continue to do my own work as this is more than a profession to me. It is a way of life and part of my daily practices. I foster a safe therapeutic relationship by meeting my clients in full acceptance of their beliefs, values, and cultural experiences. This builds the foundation for you to show up for yourself, explore how you came to be, who you are now, and who you wish to become. "It may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it." -Maya Angelou
(530) 291-1567 View (530) 291-1567
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Jennifer Chambers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95603
Do you want to be understood and receive effective support and answers? Are you an athlete needing help with your sports performance? There are solutions. I have been privileged to work with many adults and adolescents in resolving their difficulties. They have found hope, as well as, a new outlook on life. You will find that I have valuable experience working with people affected by trauma, depression, anxiety, defiance, negative self-talk, PTSD, physical and sexual abuse, school/work/sport performance and related issues.
Do you want to be understood and receive effective support and answers? Are you an athlete needing help with your sports performance? There are solutions. I have been privileged to work with many adults and adolescents in resolving their difficulties. They have found hope, as well as, a new outlook on life. You will find that I have valuable experience working with people affected by trauma, depression, anxiety, defiance, negative self-talk, PTSD, physical and sexual abuse, school/work/sport performance and related issues.
(530) 645-9659 View (530) 645-9659
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Kathleen Benson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95602  (Online Only)
In addition to my expertise in trauma recovery I have expertise helping children with learning and behavioral difficulties.
During difficult times, no matter how big or small the issue may be, I extend an invitation to provide support and guidance, while you and/or your family member(s) take steps towards healing. Everyone knows or understands what it means to suffer - whether one grew up in a volatile family system, carries the scars of traumatic life events or lives with feelings of self-doubt, inner discord or unhappiness. I can provide you with a client and trauma - centered approach to healing. I will help you acquire the balance, relief, or personal development you are seeking.
In addition to my expertise in trauma recovery I have expertise helping children with learning and behavioral difficulties.
During difficult times, no matter how big or small the issue may be, I extend an invitation to provide support and guidance, while you and/or your family member(s) take steps towards healing. Everyone knows or understands what it means to suffer - whether one grew up in a volatile family system, carries the scars of traumatic life events or lives with feelings of self-doubt, inner discord or unhappiness. I can provide you with a client and trauma - centered approach to healing. I will help you acquire the balance, relief, or personal development you are seeking.
(530) 771-6615 View (530) 771-6615
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Annie Mascorro
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MS, RN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, CA 95603
As an RN for over 11 years I have experience working with individuals and caregivers navigating medical issues including the grief, trauma, and possibilities for growth that accompany diagnoses, treatment, and post-treatment.
Hello and welcome! I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist working in a small practice in Auburn. In addition to being an Associate Therapist, I am also a Registered Nurse, a Certified Forest Therapy Guide, and a Poetry Therapy facilitator. I draw upon the energy and skills of all of these healing practices in order to offer clients a wide variety of perspectives and experiences. My approach to therapy is warm and down-to-earth. I believe that therapy is, at its core, a conversation that can open our hearts. Through this conversation we create a relationship that has the potential to inspire growth, insight, and change.
As an RN for over 11 years I have experience working with individuals and caregivers navigating medical issues including the grief, trauma, and possibilities for growth that accompany diagnoses, treatment, and post-treatment.
Hello and welcome! I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist working in a small practice in Auburn. In addition to being an Associate Therapist, I am also a Registered Nurse, a Certified Forest Therapy Guide, and a Poetry Therapy facilitator. I draw upon the energy and skills of all of these healing practices in order to offer clients a wide variety of perspectives and experiences. My approach to therapy is warm and down-to-earth. I believe that therapy is, at its core, a conversation that can open our hearts. Through this conversation we create a relationship that has the potential to inspire growth, insight, and change.
(530) 290-8039 View (530) 290-8039
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LifeSTAR Sacramento
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, CMAT
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95602
Sometimes the shame and the isolation becomes unbearable. Sometimes the devastating consequences of compulsive sexual behavior destroy family, job, and reputation. We are the region's leading outpatient treatment program helping individuals, spouses, and families heal from the affects of pornography addiction and other sexually compulsive behaviors. Our affordable program allows you to remain at home and seek recovery while continuing to work. Whether you are a man struggling with sexual behavor that is out of control, or the spouse or partner who suffering the trauma of discovery, our program gives you the sustained support and guidance you need to experience full recovery and the healing of the marital and family relationship.
Sometimes the shame and the isolation becomes unbearable. Sometimes the devastating consequences of compulsive sexual behavior destroy family, job, and reputation. We are the region's leading outpatient treatment program helping individuals, spouses, and families heal from the affects of pornography addiction and other sexually compulsive behaviors. Our affordable program allows you to remain at home and seek recovery while continuing to work. Whether you are a man struggling with sexual behavor that is out of control, or the spouse or partner who suffering the trauma of discovery, our program gives you the sustained support and guidance you need to experience full recovery and the healing of the marital and family relationship.
(916) 823-8274 View (916) 823-8274
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Jamie Mouzoon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95603
I am passionate about working with women navigating pregnancy, loss, postpartum, and motherhood. I'm also deeply drawn to working with partners and children of first responders; those healing from trauma, or managing depression or anxiety; parents seeking to increase connection with their children; and supporting children/teens as they navigate life. I bring my background as a mental health researcher and integrate that with a warm, compassionate approach to deliver tailored therapy for your needs. I work from a person-centered, family systems orientation, and pull from additional approaches as the dynamic relationship unfolds.
I am passionate about working with women navigating pregnancy, loss, postpartum, and motherhood. I'm also deeply drawn to working with partners and children of first responders; those healing from trauma, or managing depression or anxiety; parents seeking to increase connection with their children; and supporting children/teens as they navigate life. I bring my background as a mental health researcher and integrate that with a warm, compassionate approach to deliver tailored therapy for your needs. I work from a person-centered, family systems orientation, and pull from additional approaches as the dynamic relationship unfolds.
(530) 853-3322 View (530) 853-3322
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Merrill Powers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95603
Symptoms are the expression of emotional distress resulting from attachment issues, trauma, and distorted negative beliefs.
Worried? Anxious? Blue? Feelings can be the result of your situation,or they can be triggered by deeper issues such as attachment, trauma, and unprocessed memories. EMDR "turbocharges" the processing of painful memories. Adults, teens, and children with a history of abuse, trauma, and loss can heal quickly. I also specialize in resolving relationship issues and helping families become stronger. Whether you need help to navigate life transitions or to realize your full potential for emotional growth, therapy is a highly interactive process. Together we develop a plan for treatment involving care and commitment. Feel better!
Symptoms are the expression of emotional distress resulting from attachment issues, trauma, and distorted negative beliefs.
Worried? Anxious? Blue? Feelings can be the result of your situation,or they can be triggered by deeper issues such as attachment, trauma, and unprocessed memories. EMDR "turbocharges" the processing of painful memories. Adults, teens, and children with a history of abuse, trauma, and loss can heal quickly. I also specialize in resolving relationship issues and helping families become stronger. Whether you need help to navigate life transitions or to realize your full potential for emotional growth, therapy is a highly interactive process. Together we develop a plan for treatment involving care and commitment. Feel better!
(530) 616-8979 View (530) 616-8979
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Jessica Landreth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95603
I have extensive clinical training in depression, anxiety, women’s issues, emotion regulation, trauma, family-of-origin dysfunction, relationship issues, and treating children with emotional and behavioral issues.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist committed to treating children, teens, individuals, and families. My approach is integrative and client-centered, tailored to meet the specific and unique strengths and challenges of each client. Highly driven by sincerity, compassion, and humor, I strive to create a therapeutic climate that is safe, supportive, and culturally inclusive for all to pursue health and change. I bring authenticity and collaboration into my practice, working closely with each patient and their family to develop a clear, individualized treatment plan.
I have extensive clinical training in depression, anxiety, women’s issues, emotion regulation, trauma, family-of-origin dysfunction, relationship issues, and treating children with emotional and behavioral issues.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist committed to treating children, teens, individuals, and families. My approach is integrative and client-centered, tailored to meet the specific and unique strengths and challenges of each client. Highly driven by sincerity, compassion, and humor, I strive to create a therapeutic climate that is safe, supportive, and culturally inclusive for all to pursue health and change. I bring authenticity and collaboration into my practice, working closely with each patient and their family to develop a clear, individualized treatment plan.
(530) 683-3874 View (530) 683-3874
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Jennifer Knight
Psychological Associate, PA
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95604  (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with anyone who is suffering, especially those who have survived trauma, including interpersonal trauma and cultural trauma that marginalized communities have endured.
Let’s get to the root of your suffering together. Many people seek out therapy because they feel trapped in an endless loop of suffering. This is especially true of trauma survivors. I believe that we can only begin the journey toward wholeness by uncovering the roots of suffering. Then, we can heal by integrating the unconscious aspects of ourselves and our experiences into the conscious fullness of who we are as human beings.
I am passionate about working with anyone who is suffering, especially those who have survived trauma, including interpersonal trauma and cultural trauma that marginalized communities have endured.
Let’s get to the root of your suffering together. Many people seek out therapy because they feel trapped in an endless loop of suffering. This is especially true of trauma survivors. I believe that we can only begin the journey toward wholeness by uncovering the roots of suffering. Then, we can heal by integrating the unconscious aspects of ourselves and our experiences into the conscious fullness of who we are as human beings.
(530) 444-4479 View (530) 444-4479
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Insights Counseling Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, ED
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, CA 95603
Insights is uniquely qualified in trauma informed care, women's mental health throughout child bearing and child rearing age, and creative therapy for teens, and families, as well as intensive work for couples.
Insights Counseling Group, is a non profit staffed with therapists and interns who have life experience and know first hand that losses occur from transitions like divorce, adoption, childbirth, career loss, & retirement. Many times these losses are compounded over time building compounded trauma. Insights offers EMDR, creative expression, & psychotherapy to help you normalize uncomfortable feelings and cope with changes and to further integrate trauma. Together we create a plan to get you closer to living out your truth & your core values. We can help you attain your goals.
Insights is uniquely qualified in trauma informed care, women's mental health throughout child bearing and child rearing age, and creative therapy for teens, and families, as well as intensive work for couples.
Insights Counseling Group, is a non profit staffed with therapists and interns who have life experience and know first hand that losses occur from transitions like divorce, adoption, childbirth, career loss, & retirement. Many times these losses are compounded over time building compounded trauma. Insights offers EMDR, creative expression, & psychotherapy to help you normalize uncomfortable feelings and cope with changes and to further integrate trauma. Together we create a plan to get you closer to living out your truth & your core values. We can help you attain your goals.
(530) 240-7454 View (530) 240-7454
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Jennifer Hartmann
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, CA 95603  (Online Only)
You are courageously seeking help navigating your mental health journey. You want an expert to guide you with warmth, insight and intelligence. You want to get unstuck from the pain and intensity of old, challenging behaviors. You want to find new ways to care for yourself and others. You want both freedom and connection. You long for deeper self-awareness. You are ready to grow beyond the stress, conflict and trauma in your life.
You are courageously seeking help navigating your mental health journey. You want an expert to guide you with warmth, insight and intelligence. You want to get unstuck from the pain and intensity of old, challenging behaviors. You want to find new ways to care for yourself and others. You want both freedom and connection. You long for deeper self-awareness. You are ready to grow beyond the stress, conflict and trauma in your life.
(530) 444-1372 View (530) 444-1372
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James Brunet MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95603
I integrate several modalities of treatment into my practice: Somatic, EFT, psychodynamic and help persons with acute and ongoing trauma.
We are defined by our stories. Working from a Narrative Therapy perspective helps me to support clients in a way that is unique and different from most traditional therapy perspectives. YOU are not the problem, the PROBLEM is the problem, and it may be time to develop new tools and skills to develop a different story for your life, one that you authored and can live by. Lets work together on helping you to develop the new story that will empower you to live the life you want!
I integrate several modalities of treatment into my practice: Somatic, EFT, psychodynamic and help persons with acute and ongoing trauma.
We are defined by our stories. Working from a Narrative Therapy perspective helps me to support clients in a way that is unique and different from most traditional therapy perspectives. YOU are not the problem, the PROBLEM is the problem, and it may be time to develop new tools and skills to develop a different story for your life, one that you authored and can live by. Lets work together on helping you to develop the new story that will empower you to live the life you want!
(530) 402-8591 View (530) 402-8591
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Darlene Marie Rizo
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, CRC
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95603
My approach to therapy comes from a holistic and compassionate perspective, providing support as you move forward toward your goals. I enjoy working with adults from various cultures and backgrounds, including people who are challenged with disabilities, chronic illness, trauma, or adjusting to difficult transitions in life.
My approach to therapy comes from a holistic and compassionate perspective, providing support as you move forward toward your goals. I enjoy working with adults from various cultures and backgrounds, including people who are challenged with disabilities, chronic illness, trauma, or adjusting to difficult transitions in life.
(530) 783-7083 View (530) 783-7083
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Jamie K Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Auburn, CA 95603
For me, healing by definition, is the process of returning to wholeness. Yet, what that means is unique to each individual. Here in lies the journey. I hold great passion, and respect, for the potential we all have to create change in our own lives. I approach change through a trauma-informed, somatic (body-based), and Expressive Arts Therapy (EXA) foundation. In conjunction with an intuitive and empathetic approach, I strive to create a safe, supportive space for folx to explore their inner worlds and the challenges that may be holding them back from a sense of wholeness.
For me, healing by definition, is the process of returning to wholeness. Yet, what that means is unique to each individual. Here in lies the journey. I hold great passion, and respect, for the potential we all have to create change in our own lives. I approach change through a trauma-informed, somatic (body-based), and Expressive Arts Therapy (EXA) foundation. In conjunction with an intuitive and empathetic approach, I strive to create a safe, supportive space for folx to explore their inner worlds and the challenges that may be holding them back from a sense of wholeness.
(530) 628-9485 View (530) 628-9485
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Paloma Margaret Mckenna
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, CA 95603  (Online Only)
I’m trained in advanced methods like Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Somatica, Hakomi, and the Comprehensive Resource Method (for treating trauma)—all which are experiential, body-centered practices to support healing and connection in ourselves and our relationships.
Are you struggling with issues around sex, desire, or low self-esteem? Do you find yourself attracting the wrong people or feeling stuck in unfulfilling relationships? If you’re overwhelmed by feelings of stress, anxiety, or frustration, I’m here to help you break free and find a path toward empowerment, connection, and self-acceptance. Through a mind-body approach rooted in attachment theory, family systems, and neurobiology, I provide tools and experiences to help you strengthen your sense of self and improve your relationships.
I’m trained in advanced methods like Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Somatica, Hakomi, and the Comprehensive Resource Method (for treating trauma)—all which are experiential, body-centered practices to support healing and connection in ourselves and our relationships.
Are you struggling with issues around sex, desire, or low self-esteem? Do you find yourself attracting the wrong people or feeling stuck in unfulfilling relationships? If you’re overwhelmed by feelings of stress, anxiety, or frustration, I’m here to help you break free and find a path toward empowerment, connection, and self-acceptance. Through a mind-body approach rooted in attachment theory, family systems, and neurobiology, I provide tools and experiences to help you strengthen your sense of self and improve your relationships.
(559) 234-4108 View (559) 234-4108
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Daniela Di Piero
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Auburn, CA 95602
I specialize in trauma healing and use a wide range of effective approaches, including Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Brainspotting, EMDR, Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy Preparation and Integration.
I bring experience, curiosity, and creativity to our sessions and I am continually pursuing training in modalities that yield positive results. I have experienced how being in therapy with someone you trust and who authentically cares about you can be one of the best ways to grow, change, and become more fully and joyfully YOU.
I specialize in trauma healing and use a wide range of effective approaches, including Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Brainspotting, EMDR, Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy Preparation and Integration.
I bring experience, curiosity, and creativity to our sessions and I am continually pursuing training in modalities that yield positive results. I have experienced how being in therapy with someone you trust and who authentically cares about you can be one of the best ways to grow, change, and become more fully and joyfully YOU.
(530) 270-7841 View (530) 270-7841

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Trauma and PTSD Therapists

When should I seek treatment for trauma?

Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.

How long does trauma therapy take?

Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.

What happens if trauma is left untreated?

Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.

Can PTSD come back after treatment?

It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.