Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

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Cara Capasso-Murray
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604  (Online Only)
It's my role to support you through self-discovery and growth as we process life's challenges. My approach is to help clients move through emotional discomfort, challenge unhealthy beliefs, and explore who they are while providing compassion and acceptance. Together, we can work in a solution-focused manner to help you recognize the patterns in your life or relationships that may be holding you back. I’m a trauma informed therapist that works with adolescents and adults with optimism and understanding about the challenges they face.
It's my role to support you through self-discovery and growth as we process life's challenges. My approach is to help clients move through emotional discomfort, challenge unhealthy beliefs, and explore who they are while providing compassion and acceptance. Together, we can work in a solution-focused manner to help you recognize the patterns in your life or relationships that may be holding you back. I’m a trauma informed therapist that works with adolescents and adults with optimism and understanding about the challenges they face.
(551) 296-5399 View (551) 296-5399
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May De La Cruz
Counselor, MA-MHC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
Allow me to meet you where you are in the process of “figuring it all out”. I am passionate about helping clients find themselves and see things from a better and different perspective. I want clients to understand their emotions and where they are coming from. I work with clients to apply healthy ways of coping with their stress, thoughts and feelings. I love to help clients decode the root of what causes the emotions, learn to take better care of themselves and get a better grip of life and make choices that suits their needs and soul. The ultimate goal is to live your best life despite the circumstances.
Allow me to meet you where you are in the process of “figuring it all out”. I am passionate about helping clients find themselves and see things from a better and different perspective. I want clients to understand their emotions and where they are coming from. I work with clients to apply healthy ways of coping with their stress, thoughts and feelings. I love to help clients decode the root of what causes the emotions, learn to take better care of themselves and get a better grip of life and make choices that suits their needs and soul. The ultimate goal is to live your best life despite the circumstances.
(201) 771-8851 View (201) 771-8851
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Sydney Burney
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604  (Online Only)
Embark on a transformative journey with a therapist who truly understands. Facing life's challenges can be daunting, but you don't have to do it alone. I offer a safe and supportive space for you to be heard and understood. Together, we'll explore your unique needs and goals, empowering you to build resilience, find balance, and achieve personal growth. Embrace the opportunity to turn your struggles into strengths and live the life you've always envisioned.
Embark on a transformative journey with a therapist who truly understands. Facing life's challenges can be daunting, but you don't have to do it alone. I offer a safe and supportive space for you to be heard and understood. Together, we'll explore your unique needs and goals, empowering you to build resilience, find balance, and achieve personal growth. Embrace the opportunity to turn your struggles into strengths and live the life you've always envisioned.
(201) 500-2809 View (201) 500-2809
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Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals at Lifebulb! We’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals at Lifebulb! We’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
(201) 831-9569 View (201) 831-9569
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Danielle Leoncini
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC, NCC, ACS, CASAC-T
Verified Verified
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
They say 'Knowledge is power.' I believe that the knowledge of self is the ultimate power of living an optimal, successful, and happy life. The bravest thing you can do is begin to understand your own story. My approach is to work collaboratively with you to help you develop personal insights & skills to better navigate the challenges in your life. Our work together will be interactive, practical, never judgmental & most of all seeking to effect change in your life where you need it most! What do you need help to feel empowered to get through?
They say 'Knowledge is power.' I believe that the knowledge of self is the ultimate power of living an optimal, successful, and happy life. The bravest thing you can do is begin to understand your own story. My approach is to work collaboratively with you to help you develop personal insights & skills to better navigate the challenges in your life. Our work together will be interactive, practical, never judgmental & most of all seeking to effect change in your life where you need it most! What do you need help to feel empowered to get through?
(551) 209-2611 View (551) 209-2611

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Saadia Parvez, MPS, LPAT
Art Therapist, MPS, LPAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wood Ridge, NJ 07075
Saadia Parvez is a licensed, Masters Level Art Therapist and specialized in Trauma Studies from Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy, NY.
Welcome to the beginning of therapy. You have made an important choice for yourself—starting the process of exploring what brings you distress and wanting relief. Together, with your therapist, you will have a private space to wonder out loud and make connections between your past, present and important relationships. If this is your first time in therapy, then this beginning may bring up a lot of questions. If you are coming back to therapy remind yourself what worked for you. Each person is unique with their presenting problem and their story. You are the expert on your situation and you can find the right help for you.
Saadia Parvez is a licensed, Masters Level Art Therapist and specialized in Trauma Studies from Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy, NY.
Welcome to the beginning of therapy. You have made an important choice for yourself—starting the process of exploring what brings you distress and wanting relief. Together, with your therapist, you will have a private space to wonder out loud and make connections between your past, present and important relationships. If this is your first time in therapy, then this beginning may bring up a lot of questions. If you are coming back to therapy remind yourself what worked for you. Each person is unique with their presenting problem and their story. You are the expert on your situation and you can find the right help for you.
(973) 821-3909 View (973) 821-3909
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Jennifer Brea
Counselor, LPC, NCC, EdS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Rutherford, NJ 07070
Waitlist for new clients
I use Cognitive Behavioral, Trauma Focused, EMDR, and Polyvagal therapeutic approaches.
Seeking counseling therapy takes courage, willingness to invite change, exploring difficulties, and learning new strategies. We will work together to learn healthy coping skills, to assist you in navigating challenges faced throughout life's journey. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use, thoughts of self-doubt, negative beliefs, or a sense of hopelessness, counseling therapy will provide a safe space to talk. My goal is to ensure you feel safe, supported, and empowered to manage whatever comes your way.
I use Cognitive Behavioral, Trauma Focused, EMDR, and Polyvagal therapeutic approaches.
Seeking counseling therapy takes courage, willingness to invite change, exploring difficulties, and learning new strategies. We will work together to learn healthy coping skills, to assist you in navigating challenges faced throughout life's journey. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use, thoughts of self-doubt, negative beliefs, or a sense of hopelessness, counseling therapy will provide a safe space to talk. My goal is to ensure you feel safe, supported, and empowered to manage whatever comes your way.
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Diante Jordan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MEd, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Hackensack, NJ 07601
In his practice Diante employs various modalities to help facilitate growth with clients, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma focused cognitive-behavioral therapy, and cognitive processing therapy.
Diante Jordan, is a licensed associate marriage and family therapist (LAMFT) in New Jersey. He has experience working with children, adolescents and adults from a variety of populations and settings. Diante operates from the point of view that the client is the expert on themselves and through collaboration can overcome their personal challenges and become empowered to continue growing.
In his practice Diante employs various modalities to help facilitate growth with clients, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma focused cognitive-behavioral therapy, and cognitive processing therapy.
Diante Jordan, is a licensed associate marriage and family therapist (LAMFT) in New Jersey. He has experience working with children, adolescents and adults from a variety of populations and settings. Diante operates from the point of view that the client is the expert on themselves and through collaboration can overcome their personal challenges and become empowered to continue growing.
(973) 620-7073 View (973) 620-7073
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Elizabeth Geraldes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, ACS, C-DBT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hackensack, NJ 07601  (Online Only)
Elizabeth, is certified in CBT, TEAM-CBT, Trauma Focus CBT, CBT-I, and DBT, with knowledge in Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), EMDR, and the Nurture Heart Approach.
Relevare Behavioral Health is a privately owned practice that provides mental health treatment to all age groups, sexuality, and neurodiversity. Relevare is defined by the Latin origins as " finding relief and to relieve", which is the motto of our practice. At Relevare Behavioral Health, our goal is to empower our clients and assist them in becoming their own source of relief. Our Therapist, Elizabeth Geraldes, specializes in various therapeutic approaches and has been in the mental health world for over ten years. Elizabeth provides a nonjudgemental and person-centered approach to all her clients.
Elizabeth, is certified in CBT, TEAM-CBT, Trauma Focus CBT, CBT-I, and DBT, with knowledge in Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), EMDR, and the Nurture Heart Approach.
Relevare Behavioral Health is a privately owned practice that provides mental health treatment to all age groups, sexuality, and neurodiversity. Relevare is defined by the Latin origins as " finding relief and to relieve", which is the motto of our practice. At Relevare Behavioral Health, our goal is to empower our clients and assist them in becoming their own source of relief. Our Therapist, Elizabeth Geraldes, specializes in various therapeutic approaches and has been in the mental health world for over ten years. Elizabeth provides a nonjudgemental and person-centered approach to all her clients.
(201) 374-3908 View (201) 374-3908
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Barbara Samaan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Rutherford, NJ 07070
Are you feeling tired, emotionally drained,or struggle to get out of bed? Do you experience painful emotions including anger, resentment, or shame? Are you repeating the cycle of unhealthy or self-destructive behavior? Does your child or teenager seem sad, anxious, or irritable? My name is Barbara Samaan. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have over 12 years of experience counseling children, adolescents and adults and working with individuals, couples, and families. Areas of expertise include: working with individuals with chronic illnesses, disability, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, faith based counseling, and trauma, abuse, and neglect.
Are you feeling tired, emotionally drained,or struggle to get out of bed? Do you experience painful emotions including anger, resentment, or shame? Are you repeating the cycle of unhealthy or self-destructive behavior? Does your child or teenager seem sad, anxious, or irritable? My name is Barbara Samaan. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have over 12 years of experience counseling children, adolescents and adults and working with individuals, couples, and families. Areas of expertise include: working with individuals with chronic illnesses, disability, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, faith based counseling, and trauma, abuse, and neglect.
(201) 470-6355 View (201) 470-6355
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Copeland Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Today you are one step closer to making changes in your life that will lead to new ways of thinking, feeling and behaving. If you are seeking therapy for your child or yourself, we can help. We strive to provide an atmosphere of acceptance and hope in a safe, inclusive environment so that our clients can speak freely about any issue or concern. Our providers are ready to collaborate with you to process whatever is causing your distress. We use a strength based, integrative approach and draw from a range of methods to address issues related to trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, shame, work stress, relationships and family conflict.
Today you are one step closer to making changes in your life that will lead to new ways of thinking, feeling and behaving. If you are seeking therapy for your child or yourself, we can help. We strive to provide an atmosphere of acceptance and hope in a safe, inclusive environment so that our clients can speak freely about any issue or concern. Our providers are ready to collaborate with you to process whatever is causing your distress. We use a strength based, integrative approach and draw from a range of methods to address issues related to trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, shame, work stress, relationships and family conflict.
(201) 431-5505 View (201) 431-5505
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Tova Brody
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Passaic, NJ 07055
Are you searching for clarity, purpose, or peace of mind? Feeling anxious or struggling to find a new direction? Are you tired of trying to figure it out on your own? I help clients access their inner strength and resources, the keys to ultimate healing. I work with young adults and women through their struggles with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, challenging relationships, trauma, or any other concern they want to discuss in the context of a warm and supportive environment.
Are you searching for clarity, purpose, or peace of mind? Feeling anxious or struggling to find a new direction? Are you tired of trying to figure it out on your own? I help clients access their inner strength and resources, the keys to ultimate healing. I work with young adults and women through their struggles with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, challenging relationships, trauma, or any other concern they want to discuss in the context of a warm and supportive environment.
(973) 221-9620 View (973) 221-9620
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Donna Philibosian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hackensack, NJ 07601
I have been trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and the neurobiology of trauma.
I bring over 25 years of experience as a clinical social worker and decades of life experience to my practice as a psychotherapist. The most important factor in successful therapy is the relationship between client and therapist. I provide a safe and welcoming environment in which to explore the issues that are challenging you today. I invite you to make an appointment in order to determine whether you would like to work together. Your level of safety and comfort is key to your ability to make deep and lasting changes. There is no charge for an initial phone consultation.
I have been trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and the neurobiology of trauma.
I bring over 25 years of experience as a clinical social worker and decades of life experience to my practice as a psychotherapist. The most important factor in successful therapy is the relationship between client and therapist. I provide a safe and welcoming environment in which to explore the issues that are challenging you today. I invite you to make an appointment in order to determine whether you would like to work together. Your level of safety and comfort is key to your ability to make deep and lasting changes. There is no charge for an initial phone consultation.
(201) 596-8995 View (201) 596-8995
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Natasha Lee Blair
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
I will work with you hand in hand to assist you with learning effective techniques to manage your emotions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and daily life stressors.
Hello, I'm Natasha Lee and I am looking forward to getting to know you. You've already taken the first step in seeking therapy and should be proud of yourself. It takes bravery to seek help and express vulnerability. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds. I offer in-person sessions as well as tele-therapy.
I will work with you hand in hand to assist you with learning effective techniques to manage your emotions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and daily life stressors.
Hello, I'm Natasha Lee and I am looking forward to getting to know you. You've already taken the first step in seeking therapy and should be proud of yourself. It takes bravery to seek help and express vulnerability. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds. I offer in-person sessions as well as tele-therapy.
(856) 391-0751 View (856) 391-0751
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Lori A Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rutherford, NJ 07070
I have advanced training in PTSD, grief, disaster mental health, addiction, family counseling/mediation.
People seek therapy for many reasons. Perhaps you are in a crisis, confronting a life transition (divorce, retirement, death, illness, empty nest, new relationship), having difficulty coping with work stress, using/abusing substances, or "feeling stuck" and unable to make positive life changes. I believe that most of us have blind spots - emotional patterns or behaviors that can get in the way of our healing or fully exploring life’s challenges and opportunities. My role is to provide clinical insight and guidance that is collaborative and respectful, supporting your unique journey toward recovery and growth.
I have advanced training in PTSD, grief, disaster mental health, addiction, family counseling/mediation.
People seek therapy for many reasons. Perhaps you are in a crisis, confronting a life transition (divorce, retirement, death, illness, empty nest, new relationship), having difficulty coping with work stress, using/abusing substances, or "feeling stuck" and unable to make positive life changes. I believe that most of us have blind spots - emotional patterns or behaviors that can get in the way of our healing or fully exploring life’s challenges and opportunities. My role is to provide clinical insight and guidance that is collaborative and respectful, supporting your unique journey toward recovery and growth.
(973) 528-1852 View (973) 528-1852
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Lorna Myers
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hackensack, NJ 07601
I specialize in a condition called psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) or dissociative seizures. This is a psychological condition in which emotional stress is "converted" into physical symptoms that look a lot like epileptic seizures. Most patients come to our program when they have seizures that are not responding. Once a patient is diagnosed with PNES and is referred to see me, I offer therapies designed to target the main symptoms (seizures, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and stress coping). Many adult patients diagnosed with PNES have traumatic histories and need trauma-based therapies. I am certified in prolonged exposure and use this to treat those patients.
I specialize in a condition called psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) or dissociative seizures. This is a psychological condition in which emotional stress is "converted" into physical symptoms that look a lot like epileptic seizures. Most patients come to our program when they have seizures that are not responding. Once a patient is diagnosed with PNES and is referred to see me, I offer therapies designed to target the main symptoms (seizures, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and stress coping). Many adult patients diagnosed with PNES have traumatic histories and need trauma-based therapies. I am certified in prolonged exposure and use this to treat those patients.
(646) 679-7591 View (646) 679-7591
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Lhia P. Rivero De-Oleo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Rutherford, NJ 07070  (Online Only)
Hola! My name is Lhia Rivero. My first language is Spanish. Have you been feeling lost or overwhelmed and don't know how to move forward? I'm here to listen and help! I have been in the mental health field for several years, which has helped me obtain experience in crisis response and stabilization, partial care, in-home and outpatient therapy. I have worked with children from 4years old up to 21, as well as adults over 21. My experience is based mainly in assistance with managing Depression, Anxiety and history of Trauma. I enjoy expressing positivity and looking at the Bigger Picture.
Hola! My name is Lhia Rivero. My first language is Spanish. Have you been feeling lost or overwhelmed and don't know how to move forward? I'm here to listen and help! I have been in the mental health field for several years, which has helped me obtain experience in crisis response and stabilization, partial care, in-home and outpatient therapy. I have worked with children from 4years old up to 21, as well as adults over 21. My experience is based mainly in assistance with managing Depression, Anxiety and history of Trauma. I enjoy expressing positivity and looking at the Bigger Picture.
(201) 244-4409 View (201) 244-4409
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Kristin Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hackensack, NJ 07601
I provide a safe place to examine all aspects of yourself, your history, and your present including trauma, loss, relationships, race, gender, spirituality, and family of origin in order to understand how these various layers shape your experiences.
I commend you for taking the brave step to consider starting therapy. It is my sincere hope that our work together will encourage you and help you to heal and grow. We all experience challenges in life; sometimes those challenges turn our lives upside down and shatter our lives into broken pieces. Engaging in therapy can help you put the pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic of a life that is filled with peace, hope, joy, meaning, and fulfillment. Growth and change are possible when you make the commitment to prioritize yourself and do your healing work. I consider it a privilege to join you on this journey.
I provide a safe place to examine all aspects of yourself, your history, and your present including trauma, loss, relationships, race, gender, spirituality, and family of origin in order to understand how these various layers shape your experiences.
I commend you for taking the brave step to consider starting therapy. It is my sincere hope that our work together will encourage you and help you to heal and grow. We all experience challenges in life; sometimes those challenges turn our lives upside down and shatter our lives into broken pieces. Engaging in therapy can help you put the pieces together to create a beautiful mosaic of a life that is filled with peace, hope, joy, meaning, and fulfillment. Growth and change are possible when you make the commitment to prioritize yourself and do your healing work. I consider it a privilege to join you on this journey.
(862) 307-9035 View (862) 307-9035
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Ruth E. Viera, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
Working with a therapist that you trust can be a life changing experience. Are you having problems with a relationship or work, financial stress, substance abuse or another addiction? Or are you anxious, sad, or overwhelmed? Things can get better. One of my clients told me that my office was a sacred space. In this environment you may feel free to truly express yourself and face the problems that are bothering you. Some of my work has been with people who were in unhealthy relationships or exposed to trauma in their early years.
Working with a therapist that you trust can be a life changing experience. Are you having problems with a relationship or work, financial stress, substance abuse or another addiction? Or are you anxious, sad, or overwhelmed? Things can get better. One of my clients told me that my office was a sacred space. In this environment you may feel free to truly express yourself and face the problems that are bothering you. Some of my work has been with people who were in unhealthy relationships or exposed to trauma in their early years.
(201) 778-5120 View (201) 778-5120
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Nicole Mendicino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wood Ridge, NJ 07075  (Online Only)
As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional trained in EMDR, I understand the gravity of painful past experiences.
It's nice to meet you! Does your mind ever get the better of you? Are your thoughts so consuming that you can't seem to slow them down? Are you feeling unsettled, tense, or like you've lost yourself? You may be experiencing the unwanted effects of anxiety, chronic pain, or ongoing distress. These can feel debilitating when we do not know what to do with it all. Collaboratively, let's work towards reclaiming the life you truly deserve! To learn more about my practice, please view my website at wholeheartedcnslng.com
As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional trained in EMDR, I understand the gravity of painful past experiences.
It's nice to meet you! Does your mind ever get the better of you? Are your thoughts so consuming that you can't seem to slow them down? Are you feeling unsettled, tense, or like you've lost yourself? You may be experiencing the unwanted effects of anxiety, chronic pain, or ongoing distress. These can feel debilitating when we do not know what to do with it all. Collaboratively, let's work towards reclaiming the life you truly deserve! To learn more about my practice, please view my website at wholeheartedcnslng.com
(973) 671-3048 View (973) 671-3048

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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.