Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Snellville, GA
Tengo experiencia con diferentes enfermedades de salud mental incluyendo, Ansiedad, Depresión, y Trastorno de Estrés Postraumático ( trauma).
I am a bilingual (English - Spanish) therapist, EMDR training and Certified Anger Management Specialist. I’ve had experience with different mental health illnesses including, Anxiety, Depression, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. My passion is to help people through transitions in life. I aim to be an unbiased guide that helps my clients and advocates for them in their journey towards self-actualization. My experience is helping individuals with relationships and family issues and I had helped teens in crisis reconcile with their families. I will enjoy the opportunity to get to know you and be added to your support system.
Tengo experiencia con diferentes enfermedades de salud mental incluyendo, Ansiedad, Depresión, y Trastorno de Estrés Postraumático ( trauma).
I am a bilingual (English - Spanish) therapist, EMDR training and Certified Anger Management Specialist. I’ve had experience with different mental health illnesses including, Anxiety, Depression, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. My passion is to help people through transitions in life. I aim to be an unbiased guide that helps my clients and advocates for them in their journey towards self-actualization. My experience is helping individuals with relationships and family issues and I had helped teens in crisis reconcile with their families. I will enjoy the opportunity to get to know you and be added to your support system.
Jeneifer Threadcraft
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Snellville, GA 30078
Her multifaceted contributions, from trauma counseling to suicide prevention and domestic violence awareness, showcase her commitment to fostering positive change at both an individual and societal level.
I come to help those that are faced with everyday issues and traumatic events that causes them to become depression. Depression is real and being able to overcome depression is importance to one's everyday living. Knowing that life can be fantastic in so many ways helps everyone to live a happier and healthier life.
Her multifaceted contributions, from trauma counseling to suicide prevention and domestic violence awareness, showcase her commitment to fostering positive change at both an individual and societal level.
I come to help those that are faced with everyday issues and traumatic events that causes them to become depression. Depression is real and being able to overcome depression is importance to one's everyday living. Knowing that life can be fantastic in so many ways helps everyone to live a happier and healthier life.
M R Cornelius Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30078
Depending on your unique situation, I will utilize therapeutic approaches and techniques from psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, solution focused, narrative, mindfulness, acceptance, and trauma informed therapies to help you gain the insight needed to identify problems and triggers, examine impact, address blockages to healing, and explore resolutions.
In your lifetime, you may have had some experiences that negatively impacted your mental health and well-being. Many of these experiences may have derived from adversities and even trauma in your childhood or adulthood; causing you to struggle in some areas of your life. It may seem that you are “stuck” in time psychologically or emotionally and, find it hard to have healthy relationships with others. If this is you, you are not alone; neither are you "flawed”. Your natural survival mechanisms helped you along the way. Therapy is tool that can help you get "unstuck" and heal through awareness, acceptance, alliance, and action.
Depending on your unique situation, I will utilize therapeutic approaches and techniques from psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, solution focused, narrative, mindfulness, acceptance, and trauma informed therapies to help you gain the insight needed to identify problems and triggers, examine impact, address blockages to healing, and explore resolutions.
In your lifetime, you may have had some experiences that negatively impacted your mental health and well-being. Many of these experiences may have derived from adversities and even trauma in your childhood or adulthood; causing you to struggle in some areas of your life. It may seem that you are “stuck” in time psychologically or emotionally and, find it hard to have healthy relationships with others. If this is you, you are not alone; neither are you "flawed”. Your natural survival mechanisms helped you along the way. Therapy is tool that can help you get "unstuck" and heal through awareness, acceptance, alliance, and action.
Kendra Stewart
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30078 (Online Only)
I work with individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues and trauma.
Do you sometimes feel sad or hopeless but can't seem to 'break out of it'? Is self-doubt or low self-esteem keeping you from setting and achieving your goals? Are your relationships suffering but you can't put your finger on it? Most of us have been there.
I work with individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues and trauma.
Do you sometimes feel sad or hopeless but can't seem to 'break out of it'? Is self-doubt or low self-esteem keeping you from setting and achieving your goals? Are your relationships suffering but you can't put your finger on it? Most of us have been there.
Shane Donaldson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Snellville, GA 30078
Waitlist for new clients
I work towards radical changes in people struggling with mood, trauma, discipline, grief, and relationships.
Step one is to close your eyes and take a deep breath. Fantasize for a moment about the greatest possible version of yourself. Is that ideal person confident? Is that person content? Do you see yourself as more energized and ambitious, or more calm and reflective? Are you more available for the people you care about, less likely to feel manipulated or used by those you trust? Step two is to ask yourself one simple question. Is the person in the mirror growing more like the person you envision, or further from who you want to be? My understanding of therapy has never been limited to treating the symptoms of a diagnosis, or crisis.
I work towards radical changes in people struggling with mood, trauma, discipline, grief, and relationships.
Step one is to close your eyes and take a deep breath. Fantasize for a moment about the greatest possible version of yourself. Is that ideal person confident? Is that person content? Do you see yourself as more energized and ambitious, or more calm and reflective? Are you more available for the people you care about, less likely to feel manipulated or used by those you trust? Step two is to ask yourself one simple question. Is the person in the mirror growing more like the person you envision, or further from who you want to be? My understanding of therapy has never been limited to treating the symptoms of a diagnosis, or crisis.
A Way of Being Psychotherapy and Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Snellville, GA 30078
Trauma creates a disconnection from the self, if we are disconnected, we are not aware of unconscious drivers which show up constantly in the present in interactions, relationships, marriage, and family.
Gabor Mate says trauma is anything that changes you in a way that makes your future responses to the world more limited. I truly enjoy connecting with clients in order to engage them in discovering their truth. I work with a variety of individuals, families, and couples who are seeking to live consciously and in authenticity. Whatever arises - depression, anxiety, mania, psychosis, any type of addiction, self harm, avoidance, relationship/family challenges, anger/aggression, mood instability, distraction/impulsivity, or trauma reactions we will work to connect each person to their true self.
Trauma creates a disconnection from the self, if we are disconnected, we are not aware of unconscious drivers which show up constantly in the present in interactions, relationships, marriage, and family.
Gabor Mate says trauma is anything that changes you in a way that makes your future responses to the world more limited. I truly enjoy connecting with clients in order to engage them in discovering their truth. I work with a variety of individuals, families, and couples who are seeking to live consciously and in authenticity. Whatever arises - depression, anxiety, mania, psychosis, any type of addiction, self harm, avoidance, relationship/family challenges, anger/aggression, mood instability, distraction/impulsivity, or trauma reactions we will work to connect each person to their true self.
Lei-Ann Bridges
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30039 (Online Only)
With a compassionate and client-centered approach, I empower individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma to embark on a transformative journey toward healing.
I integrate different modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused CBT, transpersonal therapy, and expressive arts, to support clients in their healing process. I am passionate about the transformative power of therapeutic intervention; I am eager to contribute my compassion, skills, empathy, and dedication to supporting individuals on their journey toward mental and emotional well-being. My approach as a mental health therapist is shaped by a combination of personal experiences and a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others.
With a compassionate and client-centered approach, I empower individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma to embark on a transformative journey toward healing.
I integrate different modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused CBT, transpersonal therapy, and expressive arts, to support clients in their healing process. I am passionate about the transformative power of therapeutic intervention; I am eager to contribute my compassion, skills, empathy, and dedication to supporting individuals on their journey toward mental and emotional well-being. My approach as a mental health therapist is shaped by a combination of personal experiences and a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others.
Rhonda S Mcginnis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR, CAMS II, TF-CBT, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Snellville, GA 30039 (Online Only)
I am a Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMS-II), a Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist,Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and EMDR trained.
All of us have found ourselves at some point feeling stuck - wanting our story to look different, but without the toolsexperiences to make that happen. As a therapist with more than 10 years experience as an educator, I believe growth happens best with compassion, gentle challenge, creativity and humor. Understanding that what happens to us impacts our mind and our body, I individualize treatment which addresses mind, body and experiences. I provide a safe space to create healthy thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors along with the tools to sustain them. I work with adolescents and adults in individual, couples and family sessions.
I am a Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMS-II), a Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist,Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and EMDR trained.
All of us have found ourselves at some point feeling stuck - wanting our story to look different, but without the toolsexperiences to make that happen. As a therapist with more than 10 years experience as an educator, I believe growth happens best with compassion, gentle challenge, creativity and humor. Understanding that what happens to us impacts our mind and our body, I individualize treatment which addresses mind, body and experiences. I provide a safe space to create healthy thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors along with the tools to sustain them. I work with adolescents and adults in individual, couples and family sessions.
Transformations Therapy of Atlanta, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30039
In life, we can find ourselves wanting to gain a deeper understanding of ourselves- emotionally and behaviorally. At Transformations Therapy, we have many clinicians trained to help individuals struggling with a variety of issues. We work with children, adolescents and adults and have clinicians trained in Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Trauma Focused CBT, along with many other treatment modalities. We understand the difficulty in seeking help during tough times. Our goal is to make you feel comfortable and work with you in a non judgemental and compassionate way to help you to become your best self!
In life, we can find ourselves wanting to gain a deeper understanding of ourselves- emotionally and behaviorally. At Transformations Therapy, we have many clinicians trained to help individuals struggling with a variety of issues. We work with children, adolescents and adults and have clinicians trained in Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Trauma Focused CBT, along with many other treatment modalities. We understand the difficulty in seeking help during tough times. Our goal is to make you feel comfortable and work with you in a non judgemental and compassionate way to help you to become your best self!
Danny Parks Shoemake
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Snellville, GA 30278
Many of the individuals I have worked with have experienced relief from anxiety, depression, PTSD and freedom from addictions.
Ever feel like you are responsible for your kids and your parents? Responsibilities from both ends. Maybe you are stressed out over work, family, finances, or planning for the future. Are you worried about the future, maybe even the present? Never have a minute to relax. I’ve been there and I know just how you feel. Will it ever end? Is there any hope? Yes, there is. I have counseled many individuals over the years who were in your shoes. I walked with them through the valley. There is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Many of the individuals I have worked with have experienced relief from anxiety, depression, PTSD and freedom from addictions.
Ever feel like you are responsible for your kids and your parents? Responsibilities from both ends. Maybe you are stressed out over work, family, finances, or planning for the future. Are you worried about the future, maybe even the present? Never have a minute to relax. I’ve been there and I know just how you feel. Will it ever end? Is there any hope? Yes, there is. I have counseled many individuals over the years who were in your shoes. I walked with them through the valley. There is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Mindy Mayers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30078 (Online Only)
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Jeffrey Overdorff
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30078 (Online Only)
Hi. I received an MA in Psychology in 2007 from the University of West Georgia. I use a client-centered, humanistic approach focusing on aspects of Mindfulness, Existentialism, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related diagnoses as well as other life experiences.
Hi. I received an MA in Psychology in 2007 from the University of West Georgia. I use a client-centered, humanistic approach focusing on aspects of Mindfulness, Existentialism, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related diagnoses as well as other life experiences.
My expertise is in COVID-19 Pandemic Grief, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD).
Grief and loss are normal and immensely painful emotions, often obtained by life-changing events such as the loss of a loved one, the end of a significant relationship, or a drastic change in life circumstances. It can manifest in various forms - emotional, physical, cognitive, behavioral, social, and spiritual. Grief and loss are deeply personal and unique, influenced by their personality, coping style, life experiences, and cultural and religious beliefs. As an experienced Grief Coach, I provide compassionate and tailored support. I offer a nurturing environment that fosters understanding and promotes healing.
My expertise is in COVID-19 Pandemic Grief, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD).
Grief and loss are normal and immensely painful emotions, often obtained by life-changing events such as the loss of a loved one, the end of a significant relationship, or a drastic change in life circumstances. It can manifest in various forms - emotional, physical, cognitive, behavioral, social, and spiritual. Grief and loss are deeply personal and unique, influenced by their personality, coping style, life experiences, and cultural and religious beliefs. As an experienced Grief Coach, I provide compassionate and tailored support. I offer a nurturing environment that fosters understanding and promotes healing.
Atkins Mental Health, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30078 (Online Only)
Curtis specializes in trauma, anxiety, and substance use disorders with additional trainings and certifications including certification as a Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
Starting therapy is a difficult, exciting, scary, and rewarding step towards self growth and personal development. It's probably something you have been thinking about for a while and now you are here. Do you feel like there are changes that you need to make? Are you unhappy? Is your mental health getting in the way of your relationships, your goals? Have you been through something difficult or traumatic? The only thing standing between you and your next step is scheduling your first appointment. Let's get started. More info at atkinsmentalhealth.com/about
Curtis specializes in trauma, anxiety, and substance use disorders with additional trainings and certifications including certification as a Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
Starting therapy is a difficult, exciting, scary, and rewarding step towards self growth and personal development. It's probably something you have been thinking about for a while and now you are here. Do you feel like there are changes that you need to make? Are you unhappy? Is your mental health getting in the way of your relationships, your goals? Have you been through something difficult or traumatic? The only thing standing between you and your next step is scheduling your first appointment. Let's get started. More info at atkinsmentalhealth.com/about
Dr. Carman Suzanne Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30078 (Online Only)
Specialties: Employee Assistance Programs/Depression/ Anxiety/ Adjustment/ Medical & Health issues/Learning disabilities/ PTSD/ Sexual Abuse/ Trauma/ Populations: Individuals; Veterans; Focus Groups/Cognitive Assessments/Quality of Life issues; i.
My professional strength is knowing how to help people calm down and regain focus in one of three ways:(1) counseling-helping someone get through difficult life issues such as the death of a loved one; (2) psychotherapy-which involves real change and requires a long-term commitment to healing open wounds; and (3) consultation-providing advice on a single issue or event where professional consultation could be helpful. Everyone has a story to tell and I am here to listen, to help and to heal. It is my unwavering belief that no matter what the situation is, our problems are never bigger than life.
Specialties: Employee Assistance Programs/Depression/ Anxiety/ Adjustment/ Medical & Health issues/Learning disabilities/ PTSD/ Sexual Abuse/ Trauma/ Populations: Individuals; Veterans; Focus Groups/Cognitive Assessments/Quality of Life issues; i.
My professional strength is knowing how to help people calm down and regain focus in one of three ways:(1) counseling-helping someone get through difficult life issues such as the death of a loved one; (2) psychotherapy-which involves real change and requires a long-term commitment to healing open wounds; and (3) consultation-providing advice on a single issue or event where professional consultation could be helpful. Everyone has a story to tell and I am here to listen, to help and to heal. It is my unwavering belief that no matter what the situation is, our problems are never bigger than life.
Bright Path Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, RPT-S, CFMHE
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30039
We are trained in various models of treatment such as Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, EMDR, Play Therapy, Couples Counseling and Expressive Arts.
At Bright Path Counseling we have a focus on strengthening families from the child parent relationship, parenting, marital issues. We have a variety of counselors with specialties in areas such as play therapy, couples counseling, or individual or family trauma. We work with both children and their families as well as adults who have experienced the life changing events or who just want to to change the path their life has taken. We have counselors who are able to help clients move through the most difficult times in their lives. We help them to move towards healing in a safe and trusting relationship.
We are trained in various models of treatment such as Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, EMDR, Play Therapy, Couples Counseling and Expressive Arts.
At Bright Path Counseling we have a focus on strengthening families from the child parent relationship, parenting, marital issues. We have a variety of counselors with specialties in areas such as play therapy, couples counseling, or individual or family trauma. We work with both children and their families as well as adults who have experienced the life changing events or who just want to to change the path their life has taken. We have counselors who are able to help clients move through the most difficult times in their lives. We help them to move towards healing in a safe and trusting relationship.
Martha Dawson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Snellville, GA 30278 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a Level II Reiki Practitioner, trained in EMDR, and offer culturally competent counseling which addresses anxiety, depression, past trauma, and situational issues.
So you're feeling stuck? Past traumas are tying you down? Does daily anxiety keep holding you back from joy? You feel trapped when all you really want is to stretch free and bloom. I won't try to "fix" you. Instead, like a gardener, I'll foster a safe environment that encourages your growth and your healing. Together we'll tend to the soil of your life, dig up the weeds that hold you back, and give you the space you need to bloom into the light.
I'm a Level II Reiki Practitioner, trained in EMDR, and offer culturally competent counseling which addresses anxiety, depression, past trauma, and situational issues.
So you're feeling stuck? Past traumas are tying you down? Does daily anxiety keep holding you back from joy? You feel trapped when all you really want is to stretch free and bloom. I won't try to "fix" you. Instead, like a gardener, I'll foster a safe environment that encourages your growth and your healing. Together we'll tend to the soil of your life, dig up the weeds that hold you back, and give you the space you need to bloom into the light.
A.O.S. Healing Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC, CCTP-II, CPCS, CIMHP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Snellville, GA 30078
Mood disorders, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Behavioral Disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder, Psychosis, Stress Management, Family issues, and Addiction.
I am very passionate about clients and aids them through a healing process by focusing on three key areas: Body, Mind, and Soul. I provided clinical services for the past 12 years to children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples in both an individual and group format. I have experience treating various mood, behavioral, and psychotic disorders, and trauma. For more information, please visit www.aoshealingcenter.com for more details.
Mood disorders, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Behavioral Disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder, Psychosis, Stress Management, Family issues, and Addiction.
I am very passionate about clients and aids them through a healing process by focusing on three key areas: Body, Mind, and Soul. I provided clinical services for the past 12 years to children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples in both an individual and group format. I have experience treating various mood, behavioral, and psychotic disorders, and trauma. For more information, please visit www.aoshealingcenter.com for more details.
Live Balanced Counseling Services LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, NCC, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30078
I specialize in depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, parenting, ADHD, relationships, geriatric, military/veteran life, Christian, communication, self-confidence, life skills, thoughts & emotional regulation, self-awareness, mindfulness, couples/marriage therapy, family therapy, group therapy, anger management, grief, PTSD, and relaxation.
Are your relationships not what you want them to be, filled with conflicts and you feel alone? Are you anxious, depressed, and feel that no one recognizes your potential or worth? You wake up every day and go about your routine, but you have lost your zest for life? Let me help you. You are in need of a therapist like me, who will first acknowledge the way you are feeling and not tell you "just get over it." I will empower you and give you the tools you need to get and feel connected again, to find joy and fulfillment in life, to "smell the roses again." COME SEE ME! I work with children, teens, adults, couples and families.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, parenting, ADHD, relationships, geriatric, military/veteran life, Christian, communication, self-confidence, life skills, thoughts & emotional regulation, self-awareness, mindfulness, couples/marriage therapy, family therapy, group therapy, anger management, grief, PTSD, and relaxation.
Are your relationships not what you want them to be, filled with conflicts and you feel alone? Are you anxious, depressed, and feel that no one recognizes your potential or worth? You wake up every day and go about your routine, but you have lost your zest for life? Let me help you. You are in need of a therapist like me, who will first acknowledge the way you are feeling and not tell you "just get over it." I will empower you and give you the tools you need to get and feel connected again, to find joy and fulfillment in life, to "smell the roses again." COME SEE ME! I work with children, teens, adults, couples and families.
Stonecrest Integrated Wellness, LLC
MSCMHC, MBA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Snellville, GA 30039 (Online Only)
I work with adults, individuals, couples, and LGBTQ+ clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, sexual identity, parenting, shame, trauma, self-esteem, life transitions, stress, and relationship issues.
Walking into therapy is the first step to “Doing the Work”, healing and starting a new chapter isn’t easy, but it leads to a journey that is full of new choices and opportunities. My goal is to create a safe environment and allow clients to be free to express their issues and concerns without judgment. I am passionate about helping others draw from their strengths and natural pain if necessary to allow them to thrive. I want to help clients gain the skills and knowledge to create positive changes and walk in their purpose. I am devoted to helping clients find their balance by drawing from a variety of modalities.
I work with adults, individuals, couples, and LGBTQ+ clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, sexual identity, parenting, shame, trauma, self-esteem, life transitions, stress, and relationship issues.
Walking into therapy is the first step to “Doing the Work”, healing and starting a new chapter isn’t easy, but it leads to a journey that is full of new choices and opportunities. My goal is to create a safe environment and allow clients to be free to express their issues and concerns without judgment. I am passionate about helping others draw from their strengths and natural pain if necessary to allow them to thrive. I want to help clients gain the skills and knowledge to create positive changes and walk in their purpose. I am devoted to helping clients find their balance by drawing from a variety of modalities.
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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.