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Amy Kelly, LCSW-R
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CCATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, NY 13021
My goal as a therapist is to create a comfortable and supportive environment in which clients can explore their emotional needs and overcome barriers that limit their full potential. I take an open-minded and non-judgmental approach to client wellness and help clients meet their individual goals. I have experience working with people of all ages as well as with a variety of issues and struggles. I provide relationship counseling, family therapy, individual therapy, group therapy, Bariatric Assessments and bariatric surgery counseling.
My goal as a therapist is to create a comfortable and supportive environment in which clients can explore their emotional needs and overcome barriers that limit their full potential. I take an open-minded and non-judgmental approach to client wellness and help clients meet their individual goals. I have experience working with people of all ages as well as with a variety of issues and struggles. I provide relationship counseling, family therapy, individual therapy, group therapy, Bariatric Assessments and bariatric surgery counseling.
(315) 406-1981 View (315) 406-1981
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Mary Collins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Auburn, NY 13021
We all experience struggles throughout our life. Are you or a family member feeling overwhelmed or struggling with depression, anxiety, relationships, career, family issues, or current circumstances? Please know that you are not alone. I am here to assist you in uncovering potential obstacles, defining your life goals, and developing strategies and confidence to achieve them. Although our past cannot be altered, it does not have to dictate our future. We always have the power to shape what lies ahead!
We all experience struggles throughout our life. Are you or a family member feeling overwhelmed or struggling with depression, anxiety, relationships, career, family issues, or current circumstances? Please know that you are not alone. I am here to assist you in uncovering potential obstacles, defining your life goals, and developing strategies and confidence to achieve them. Although our past cannot be altered, it does not have to dictate our future. We always have the power to shape what lies ahead!
(315) 961-9957 View (315) 961-9957

More Therapists Nearby

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Aqib Chowdhury
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Skaneateles, NY 13152
Finally, I work with clients struggling with PTSD and am certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy.
Anxiety is something all of us have experienced, but for some it can be very debilitating. Whether it's worrying about what others think about you, fear of having a panic attack, or engaging in OCD-related rituals, anxiety can be difficult to manage alone. Therapy offers an opportunity to learn about the nature of anxiety - how it impacts our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. By developing a deeper understanding, we can learn how to cope with anxiety while still pursuing our goals.
Finally, I work with clients struggling with PTSD and am certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy.
Anxiety is something all of us have experienced, but for some it can be very debilitating. Whether it's worrying about what others think about you, fear of having a panic attack, or engaging in OCD-related rituals, anxiety can be difficult to manage alone. Therapy offers an opportunity to learn about the nature of anxiety - how it impacts our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. By developing a deeper understanding, we can learn how to cope with anxiety while still pursuing our goals.
(315) 888-4384 View (315) 888-4384
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The Queer Wellness Center: Channyn Quinn
LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Skaneateles, NY 13152
I specialize in treating LGBTQIA persons, therapy for mental health professionals, trauma/ PTSD, relationship, shame, & self-esteem issues.
My name is Channyn (pronounced Shannon). Congratulations for starting (or restarting) your journey in taking care of yourself. My goal is to assist you with self-discovery, change, and improving your quality of life. I help my clients cope with the psychological and emotional difficulties that underlie unhealthy thoughts, patterns, and behaviors. I am anti-racist & committed to working with people regardless of gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation. My therapy style is warm, supportive, empowering, interactive, sometimes funny, and focused on assisting clients in developing mindful awareness.
I specialize in treating LGBTQIA persons, therapy for mental health professionals, trauma/ PTSD, relationship, shame, & self-esteem issues.
My name is Channyn (pronounced Shannon). Congratulations for starting (or restarting) your journey in taking care of yourself. My goal is to assist you with self-discovery, change, and improving your quality of life. I help my clients cope with the psychological and emotional difficulties that underlie unhealthy thoughts, patterns, and behaviors. I am anti-racist & committed to working with people regardless of gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation. My therapy style is warm, supportive, empowering, interactive, sometimes funny, and focused on assisting clients in developing mindful awareness.
(585) 508-3383 View (585) 508-3383

Online Therapists

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Giselle Noboa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Endicott, NY 13760  (Online Only)
I am a licensed mental health provider in the state of New York. I work with clients with many concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. I also help many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
I am a licensed mental health provider in the state of New York. I work with clients with many concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. I also help many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
(646) 461-4086 View (646) 461-4086
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Emily Good
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14612
Waitlist for new clients
I often use a systems perspective to address problems, and I have experience working with trauma related to systemic harm and oppression.
Hello, I'm a mental health counselor licensed in the state of NY. I have worked in community mental health since 2016 in both clinic and primary care medical settings. My clients have presented a wide range of concerns, including: depression, anxiety, OCD, grief, substance abuse, anger management, and adjustment to life after incarceration. Regardless of what issues bring you to therapy, I work from the assumption that YOU are never the problem. Rather, the situation is the problem, and we work together to transform it. This process often involves shifting your view, giving yourself grace, and deepening compassion for yourself.
I often use a systems perspective to address problems, and I have experience working with trauma related to systemic harm and oppression.
Hello, I'm a mental health counselor licensed in the state of NY. I have worked in community mental health since 2016 in both clinic and primary care medical settings. My clients have presented a wide range of concerns, including: depression, anxiety, OCD, grief, substance abuse, anger management, and adjustment to life after incarceration. Regardless of what issues bring you to therapy, I work from the assumption that YOU are never the problem. Rather, the situation is the problem, and we work together to transform it. This process often involves shifting your view, giving yourself grace, and deepening compassion for yourself.
(585) 595-1194 View (585) 595-1194
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Allison Ray
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marcellus, NY 13108
Using an integrative, trauma sensitive, strengths-based approach, I incorporate a wide range of evidence-based therapeutic strategies to help clients develop greater insight, identify personal goals, understand the relationship between their thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and learn skills to facilitate improvement in overall functioning and well-being.
Most people seek out counseling when their independent efforts to resolve difficulties or heal from experiences in their life have been unsuccessful, and the desire for relief outweighs the common reluctance to ask for help. Your decision to engage in the hard work of therapy takes courage and vulnerability, and is a profound act of self-care that can yield lifelong benefits. Connecting with a therapist whom you can trust to guide and walk alongside you on this path is critical to this process.
Using an integrative, trauma sensitive, strengths-based approach, I incorporate a wide range of evidence-based therapeutic strategies to help clients develop greater insight, identify personal goals, understand the relationship between their thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and learn skills to facilitate improvement in overall functioning and well-being.
Most people seek out counseling when their independent efforts to resolve difficulties or heal from experiences in their life have been unsuccessful, and the desire for relief outweighs the common reluctance to ask for help. Your decision to engage in the hard work of therapy takes courage and vulnerability, and is a profound act of self-care that can yield lifelong benefits. Connecting with a therapist whom you can trust to guide and walk alongside you on this path is critical to this process.
(315) 673-5005 View (315) 673-5005
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Dr. Garry Spink
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Liverpool, NY 13089  (Online Only)
I will help you tackle stress, trauma, insomnia, weight, life adjustments, interpersonal difficulties, and more.
Do you struggle with a chronic health condition that affects all aspects of your day-to-day life? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and worried that there is no light at the end of the tunnel? Have you had a provider gaslight you or insist that "it's all in your head?" Do you hope that your life will get better? More than ever, people with chronic illnesses are feeling frustrated by the countless treatments they have tried which have yielded little to no benefit. They have been dismissed by various providers, and have trying to find a new way in life. Getting better should not be so hard, and I am here to help you get going!
I will help you tackle stress, trauma, insomnia, weight, life adjustments, interpersonal difficulties, and more.
Do you struggle with a chronic health condition that affects all aspects of your day-to-day life? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and worried that there is no light at the end of the tunnel? Have you had a provider gaslight you or insist that "it's all in your head?" Do you hope that your life will get better? More than ever, people with chronic illnesses are feeling frustrated by the countless treatments they have tried which have yielded little to no benefit. They have been dismissed by various providers, and have trying to find a new way in life. Getting better should not be so hard, and I am here to help you get going!
(315) 961-9959 View (315) 961-9959
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Dr. Sephi Wahab
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Liverpool, NY 13088  (Online Only)
People seek help for variety of reasons including but not limited to finding effective and adaptive ways to cope with thoughts and feelings that are coming up now, but are from situations that they lived through in their past. Some of those thoughts and feelings could manifest in behaviors that can be problematic or and hold them back from living their best and enjoy their lives. Most people just want to feel content, happy, be successful, get along with their love ones, and friends and family members. I see youths, young adults and their families who struggle with depression, anxiety, thought disorder, OCD, ADHD, trauma etc
People seek help for variety of reasons including but not limited to finding effective and adaptive ways to cope with thoughts and feelings that are coming up now, but are from situations that they lived through in their past. Some of those thoughts and feelings could manifest in behaviors that can be problematic or and hold them back from living their best and enjoy their lives. Most people just want to feel content, happy, be successful, get along with their love ones, and friends and family members. I see youths, young adults and their families who struggle with depression, anxiety, thought disorder, OCD, ADHD, trauma etc
(315) 883-2768 View (315) 883-2768
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Jamie Papathomopoulos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CASAC, LMT
Verified Verified
Endicott, NY 13760
I am an LMSW and CASAC (chemically addicted substance abuse counselor) who specializes in trauma, empowerment and interpersonal relationships.
As a person who struggles with day to day stress, you feel tired everyday. It seems you have tried everything but nothing works. Do you feel the same scene playing out in your life over and over again, but you have the inability to change the script? Do you feel powerless in managing intolerable feelings and even more consumed in trying to figure out why you feel this way? My belief is that trauma is the root cause. Most trauma generates from a past or current relationship and can be healed. Even the most severe trauma can be healed.
I am an LMSW and CASAC (chemically addicted substance abuse counselor) who specializes in trauma, empowerment and interpersonal relationships.
As a person who struggles with day to day stress, you feel tired everyday. It seems you have tried everything but nothing works. Do you feel the same scene playing out in your life over and over again, but you have the inability to change the script? Do you feel powerless in managing intolerable feelings and even more consumed in trying to figure out why you feel this way? My belief is that trauma is the root cause. Most trauma generates from a past or current relationship and can be healed. Even the most severe trauma can be healed.
(607) 251-0209 View (607) 251-0209
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Claudia De Paula
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Irondequoit, NY 14617  (Online Only)
I have extensive experience counseling clients with trauma, anxiety and depression, among other issues.
Congratulations! You have taken the first step into healing! Life is a constant learning experience to adapt to different cultures, situations, social groups and roles. Sometimes we may need somebody's insight, validation and support when walking in unknown territory. Whether the reason for seeking therapy is trauma, mental health issues or life changes, I believe we are all capable of resolving our own issues as long as there is awareness, understanding and willingness to face those challenges. Send me a text today to schedule a free consultation.
I have extensive experience counseling clients with trauma, anxiety and depression, among other issues.
Congratulations! You have taken the first step into healing! Life is a constant learning experience to adapt to different cultures, situations, social groups and roles. Sometimes we may need somebody's insight, validation and support when walking in unknown territory. Whether the reason for seeking therapy is trauma, mental health issues or life changes, I believe we are all capable of resolving our own issues as long as there is awareness, understanding and willingness to face those challenges. Send me a text today to schedule a free consultation.
(239) 695-7129 View (239) 695-7129
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Graceful Grit Therapy Svcs/Julie Hofmann, LCSW-R
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14618
Waitlist for new clients
I have more than 15 years of experience in the field and work through a trauma-focused lens to address problems like anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, pain and health issues, transitions, grief, and relationship problems.
Welcome! Seeking therapy is a wise and adaptive choice that can help you build connection with self and others by enhancing your capacity to face stressful situations, the past, and relationships. Sometimes personal patterns can make it difficult to share and live life in a way that is meaningful and honors your values. In my practice, therapy is a collaborative partnership that helps identify stuck points, builds resilience in the face of adversity, and develops strategies to pursue the life you deserve. The process will guide you to better understand the deeper aspects of yourself.
I have more than 15 years of experience in the field and work through a trauma-focused lens to address problems like anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, pain and health issues, transitions, grief, and relationship problems.
Welcome! Seeking therapy is a wise and adaptive choice that can help you build connection with self and others by enhancing your capacity to face stressful situations, the past, and relationships. Sometimes personal patterns can make it difficult to share and live life in a way that is meaningful and honors your values. In my practice, therapy is a collaborative partnership that helps identify stuck points, builds resilience in the face of adversity, and develops strategies to pursue the life you deserve. The process will guide you to better understand the deeper aspects of yourself.
(585) 634-3335 View (585) 634-3335
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Patricia Cluett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Ithaca, NY 14850
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, family and personal conflicts.
Welcome to my page! I am a licensed certified social worker with 30 plus years experience and I love my job. I enjoy helping clients find their strengths and guide them to their goals. Together we can find the tools to allow you to gain your full potential. I have a calm presence which allows me to connect with my clients.
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, family and personal conflicts.
Welcome to my page! I am a licensed certified social worker with 30 plus years experience and I love my job. I enjoy helping clients find their strengths and guide them to their goals. Together we can find the tools to allow you to gain your full potential. I have a calm presence which allows me to connect with my clients.
(607) 208-7732 View (607) 208-7732
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Brittany Trimble
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Syracuse, NY 13210  (Online Only)
If you or a loved one are struggling with an eating disorder or PTSD, reach out to me for a free phone consultation.
Currently hiring therapists in PA and NY. My goal is to provide effective, comprehensive treatment to individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, PTSD, and co-occurring diagnoses. I use evidence-based treatment to help individuals recover, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), prolonged exposure therapy (PE), and exposure response prevention therapy (ERP). I strive to help my clients accept their body’s natural shape, no longer experience intense negative emotions due to weight or food, stop compromising their physical or emotional health, and cope with negative emotions in healthy ways.
If you or a loved one are struggling with an eating disorder or PTSD, reach out to me for a free phone consultation.
Currently hiring therapists in PA and NY. My goal is to provide effective, comprehensive treatment to individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, PTSD, and co-occurring diagnoses. I use evidence-based treatment to help individuals recover, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), prolonged exposure therapy (PE), and exposure response prevention therapy (ERP). I strive to help my clients accept their body’s natural shape, no longer experience intense negative emotions due to weight or food, stop compromising their physical or emotional health, and cope with negative emotions in healthy ways.
(347) 916-5412 View (347) 916-5412
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Rachael Ross
LMHC, FDC, CLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairport, NY 14450  (Online Only)
My style is trauma-informed and influenced by cognitive, existential & psychodynamic approaches.
Are you grappling with themes of meaning and purpose? Feeling defined by your past, destined to repeat the same unfulfilling cycles for the unforeseeable future? Maybe it feels like the issue is your career, your relationship, or the city you’re living in. You may also be thinking that if you just lose some weight, get more sleep, make a little more money, or find some adventure, surely then you’d be happy. The truth is that you are not doomed to this kind of unending disconnection and dissatisfaction, nor are you destined to perpetuate the cycles of generations before you.
My style is trauma-informed and influenced by cognitive, existential & psychodynamic approaches.
Are you grappling with themes of meaning and purpose? Feeling defined by your past, destined to repeat the same unfulfilling cycles for the unforeseeable future? Maybe it feels like the issue is your career, your relationship, or the city you’re living in. You may also be thinking that if you just lose some weight, get more sleep, make a little more money, or find some adventure, surely then you’d be happy. The truth is that you are not doomed to this kind of unending disconnection and dissatisfaction, nor are you destined to perpetuate the cycles of generations before you.
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Tyne McCreadie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watertown, NY 13601  (Online Only)
I am trauma-informed and enjoy pulling from different modalities to find what works best for each client.
You may be struggling to “show up” fully in your life, whether due to past or present traumas, difficult life transitions, or just navigating the whiplash of our current reality. It’s important to me to facilitate sessions that are candid and down to earth. I want to get to know you and your goals while offering tools and takeaways that leave you feeling heard, inspired, and ready to tackle the issues that have led you here. I know it can be overwhelming trying to navigate all that life can throw at you- therapy can be a space where you can face these stressors head on, with unwavering support.
I am trauma-informed and enjoy pulling from different modalities to find what works best for each client.
You may be struggling to “show up” fully in your life, whether due to past or present traumas, difficult life transitions, or just navigating the whiplash of our current reality. It’s important to me to facilitate sessions that are candid and down to earth. I want to get to know you and your goals while offering tools and takeaways that leave you feeling heard, inspired, and ready to tackle the issues that have led you here. I know it can be overwhelming trying to navigate all that life can throw at you- therapy can be a space where you can face these stressors head on, with unwavering support.
(315) 273-4753 View (315) 273-4753
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Carle Sue Boseman-Newton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14609  (Online Only)
I have a passion for working with Anxiety, OCD/Phobias, Trauma, and coping with Cancer related distress.
Are you constantly feeling worried or on edge, even when there's no clear reason to be? Maybe you find it hard to relax or have trouble sleeping because your mind is always racing with thoughts. Have you experienced something in your past that continues to haunt you? Even if the event happened a long time ago, it can still have a powerful impact on your life today. This can create difficulties in your relationships with friends and family. Managing all of life’s demands, change and life transitions can be overwhelming. Our sessions together will help you find balance, peace and calm.
I have a passion for working with Anxiety, OCD/Phobias, Trauma, and coping with Cancer related distress.
Are you constantly feeling worried or on edge, even when there's no clear reason to be? Maybe you find it hard to relax or have trouble sleeping because your mind is always racing with thoughts. Have you experienced something in your past that continues to haunt you? Even if the event happened a long time ago, it can still have a powerful impact on your life today. This can create difficulties in your relationships with friends and family. Managing all of life’s demands, change and life transitions can be overwhelming. Our sessions together will help you find balance, peace and calm.
(585) 572-7383 View (585) 572-7383
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Michael J Miller
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Syracuse, NY 13210
I have over 20 years of experience working with a wide range of problems, especially those related to sexual and non-sexual trauma and abuse.
I am a psychoanalytic and existential psychologist. I am best suited to working with people who are motivated to question themselves, highly open to exploration, and willing to tolerate ambiguity and forego ready-made advice. If you feel ready to do the "deep" work that you may have avoided in therapy before, we may be a good match. Please see my website at www.michaelmillerphd.com for more information.
I have over 20 years of experience working with a wide range of problems, especially those related to sexual and non-sexual trauma and abuse.
I am a psychoanalytic and existential psychologist. I am best suited to working with people who are motivated to question themselves, highly open to exploration, and willing to tolerate ambiguity and forego ready-made advice. If you feel ready to do the "deep" work that you may have avoided in therapy before, we may be a good match. Please see my website at www.michaelmillerphd.com for more information.
(315) 895-1799 View (315) 895-1799
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Rhiannon Hickox, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boonville, NY 13309
My level of expertise is in treating anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, grief/loss and relationship issues.
Taking care of your mental health is essential for having emotional, psychological and social well-being. Finding the right therapist to help guide you through challenges is necessary for change to occur. My name is Rhiannon Hickox, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 12 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. My practice is aimed towards helping individuals become their best self and achieve optimal wellness. My approach to therapy will enable you to feel validated, supported and empowered.
My level of expertise is in treating anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, grief/loss and relationship issues.
Taking care of your mental health is essential for having emotional, psychological and social well-being. Finding the right therapist to help guide you through challenges is necessary for change to occur. My name is Rhiannon Hickox, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 12 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. My practice is aimed towards helping individuals become their best self and achieve optimal wellness. My approach to therapy will enable you to feel validated, supported and empowered.
(315) 922-5991 View (315) 922-5991
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Cassandra Zocco
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Pittsford, NY 14534  (Online Only)
I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York State. I have worked with a wide range of diagnoses, but my passion lies in helping individuals overcome the challenges posed by anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and trauma. I work with adults ages 18+. I find immense fulfillment in guiding individuals toward a path of resilience, self-acceptance, and emotional stability.
I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York State. I have worked with a wide range of diagnoses, but my passion lies in helping individuals overcome the challenges posed by anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and trauma. I work with adults ages 18+. I find immense fulfillment in guiding individuals toward a path of resilience, self-acceptance, and emotional stability.
(929) 493-4818 View (929) 493-4818
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.