Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Lebanon, OR

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Jane Irby Allen, psychological assmt & therapy
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, MS
Verified Verified
Lebanon, OR 97355
My ideal client is someone who has realized they keep tripping over the same life problem or unpleasant situation. This individual wants to find out how to do something different to create a positive change in their life.This discovery process might involve some testing, or might be stand alone therapy, but will require effort from both of us. I enjoy a challenge and expect the therapy process to be collaborative whether struggling with a life change, starting over, or dealing with a loss. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, and sexual abuse are areas of experience, utilizing individual or group format.
My ideal client is someone who has realized they keep tripping over the same life problem or unpleasant situation. This individual wants to find out how to do something different to create a positive change in their life.This discovery process might involve some testing, or might be stand alone therapy, but will require effort from both of us. I enjoy a challenge and expect the therapy process to be collaborative whether struggling with a life change, starting over, or dealing with a loss. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, and sexual abuse are areas of experience, utilizing individual or group format.
(541) 716-0349 View (541) 716-0349
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Fiona Standen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EAGALA
Verified Verified
Lebanon, OR 97355
Waitlist for new clients
In addition to Autism Spectrum Conditions, my specialties include the effects of chronic/acute physical and mental illness on the individual/family, intergenerational issues, carers/parenting issues, depression, grief and loss [including divorce], anxiety, PTSD, managing challenging behaviors including anger and communication techniques.
I have had over 20years experience working as a clinical social worker in hospital, hospice, public mental health and private practice settings. I treat children, adolescents, adults and the very elderly. I also have considerable experience helping clients manage Asperger's and Autism Spectrum Conditions as well as those with developmental/physical disabilities or cognitive impairments. I offer supportive counseling in a relaxed safe environment, meeting clients where they are and nurturing individual skills and strengths. I see the relationship between client and counselor as being key in all my therapeutic interventions and work to create trust and confidenc
In addition to Autism Spectrum Conditions, my specialties include the effects of chronic/acute physical and mental illness on the individual/family, intergenerational issues, carers/parenting issues, depression, grief and loss [including divorce], anxiety, PTSD, managing challenging behaviors including anger and communication techniques.
I have had over 20years experience working as a clinical social worker in hospital, hospice, public mental health and private practice settings. I treat children, adolescents, adults and the very elderly. I also have considerable experience helping clients manage Asperger's and Autism Spectrum Conditions as well as those with developmental/physical disabilities or cognitive impairments. I offer supportive counseling in a relaxed safe environment, meeting clients where they are and nurturing individual skills and strengths. I see the relationship between client and counselor as being key in all my therapeutic interventions and work to create trust and confidenc
(971) 312-8692 View (971) 312-8692
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Ariana Kyte
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Lebanon, OR 97355
I have specialized training in relationships and attachment, family systems, parenting and healing of trauma and PTSD.
You have probably read some books, listened to podcasts but are tired of not seeing results or feel that nothing is changing. Perhaps you're dealing with anxiety or depression, maybe it’s your family, or thoughts and habits. Maybe it’s a disappointing relationship or the lack of relationship. Maybe you have no idea what it is and that’s why you’re here! I help individuals and couples grow in personal insight and skills that translate into a more enriching life and more enriching relationships with those around us.
I have specialized training in relationships and attachment, family systems, parenting and healing of trauma and PTSD.
You have probably read some books, listened to podcasts but are tired of not seeing results or feel that nothing is changing. Perhaps you're dealing with anxiety or depression, maybe it’s your family, or thoughts and habits. Maybe it’s a disappointing relationship or the lack of relationship. Maybe you have no idea what it is and that’s why you’re here! I help individuals and couples grow in personal insight and skills that translate into a more enriching life and more enriching relationships with those around us.
(541) 348-7817 View (541) 348-7817
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Laura R Flynn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Lebanon, OR 97355  (Online Only)
I am trained in EMDR and Internal Family Systems, both of which are extremely helpful in treating a variety of trauma related problems.
I am NOT taking new clients right now. I am licensed in both Oregon and Washington at this time. Based on your needs and preferences, I offer short-term/solution-focused therapy, as well as longer-term "depth therapy." I focus on clinical assessment and move toward providing strategies and skills for symptom reduction for anxiety or other mood issues, assist you in building on current strengths, and help you find new ways of coping with the changes and challenges life throws at us. I can also provide assistance in managing trauma issues and moving past it with EMDR and IFS.
I am trained in EMDR and Internal Family Systems, both of which are extremely helpful in treating a variety of trauma related problems.
I am NOT taking new clients right now. I am licensed in both Oregon and Washington at this time. Based on your needs and preferences, I offer short-term/solution-focused therapy, as well as longer-term "depth therapy." I focus on clinical assessment and move toward providing strategies and skills for symptom reduction for anxiety or other mood issues, assist you in building on current strengths, and help you find new ways of coping with the changes and challenges life throws at us. I can also provide assistance in managing trauma issues and moving past it with EMDR and IFS.
(541) 368-2933 View (541) 368-2933
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Melissa Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lebanon, OR 97355
Welcome to my practice! Many women find they grapple with anxiety, feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of daily life, relationships and self-expectations. As a dedicated therapist specializing in anxiety treatment for women, I understand the unique challenges you face. My approach is rooted in empathy, evidence-based techniques, and a deep commitment to fostering resilience and self-discovery. Together, we will explore the underlying causes of your anxiety, develop coping strategies, and cultivate a sense of empowerment that allows you to reclaim your life.
Welcome to my practice! Many women find they grapple with anxiety, feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of daily life, relationships and self-expectations. As a dedicated therapist specializing in anxiety treatment for women, I understand the unique challenges you face. My approach is rooted in empathy, evidence-based techniques, and a deep commitment to fostering resilience and self-discovery. Together, we will explore the underlying causes of your anxiety, develop coping strategies, and cultivate a sense of empowerment that allows you to reclaim your life.
(458) 209-2340 View (458) 209-2340
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Ben Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lebanon, OR 97355
Psychology Today's call forwarding does not always reach me. Please EMAIL in addition to calling! I believe in helping every person toward their potential and strength to achieve a state of holistic wellness. I believe that the most important aspect of a counseling relationship is the human connection. After establishing a mutual, trusting connection with my clients, I utilize an integrative approach, with a Narrative Therapy emphasis. Together, my clients and I work to achieve a unique blend of meaning-making, helping clients to make sense of their story, process what it means in their life today, and choose how to look forward.
Psychology Today's call forwarding does not always reach me. Please EMAIL in addition to calling! I believe in helping every person toward their potential and strength to achieve a state of holistic wellness. I believe that the most important aspect of a counseling relationship is the human connection. After establishing a mutual, trusting connection with my clients, I utilize an integrative approach, with a Narrative Therapy emphasis. Together, my clients and I work to achieve a unique blend of meaning-making, helping clients to make sense of their story, process what it means in their life today, and choose how to look forward.
(541) 214-2089 View (541) 214-2089
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Nancy A. Olsen, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lebanon, OR 97355  (Online Only)
Creating a "Life Worth Living" is what we will do together. My approach is active and practical. You'll be welcomed into a supportive, collaborative conversation where we will work together to create genuine solutions to the challenges of relationships, life changes and lingering emotions such as anxiety, fear and depression. We will focus on multiple components of behavior: actions, thinking and feeling. I use a wide range of approaches: CBT, DBT, Mind/Body engagement and more . These therapies will give you useful skills, new insights about the people and world around you and, thus, form a basis for lifelong success.
Creating a "Life Worth Living" is what we will do together. My approach is active and practical. You'll be welcomed into a supportive, collaborative conversation where we will work together to create genuine solutions to the challenges of relationships, life changes and lingering emotions such as anxiety, fear and depression. We will focus on multiple components of behavior: actions, thinking and feeling. I use a wide range of approaches: CBT, DBT, Mind/Body engagement and more . These therapies will give you useful skills, new insights about the people and world around you and, thus, form a basis for lifelong success.
(541) 392-0640 View (541) 392-0640
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Sam H.W. Sappington, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Lebanon, OR 97355
Waitlist for new clients
Over the years I see that I am very well-suited to work with clients who are experiencing a major life transition. These include changes in relationship status, employment, health, sexual/ gender identity, as well as retirement/aging concerns. While transitions can bring new opportunities, such changes also come with an array of losses, endings and goodbyes. Transitions can generate challenging symptoms, including a sense of grieving, starting over and/or confronting the unknown. Life can lead one to a place where it pushes you to explore your personality and life choices, and make new sense of your life experiences.
Over the years I see that I am very well-suited to work with clients who are experiencing a major life transition. These include changes in relationship status, employment, health, sexual/ gender identity, as well as retirement/aging concerns. While transitions can bring new opportunities, such changes also come with an array of losses, endings and goodbyes. Transitions can generate challenging symptoms, including a sense of grieving, starting over and/or confronting the unknown. Life can lead one to a place where it pushes you to explore your personality and life choices, and make new sense of your life experiences.
(541) 507-0203 View (541) 507-0203
Corvallis Neurofeedback and Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Lebanon, OR 97355
Waitlist for new clients
I have been a licensed counselor since 1998. Areas of experience include working with children, adolescents and adults focusing on rebuilding and/or developing the ability to navigate life's challenges. I believe that all human beings are spiritual, biological and emotional and that healing comes from balancing these aspects of self. I use traditional talk therapies such as Contextual Family Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I also have pursued certification programs in Hypnotherapy, Neurolinguistic Programing, Professional Life Coaching and Neurobiofeedback as well as other continuing education courses required by NBCC and Oregon.
I have been a licensed counselor since 1998. Areas of experience include working with children, adolescents and adults focusing on rebuilding and/or developing the ability to navigate life's challenges. I believe that all human beings are spiritual, biological and emotional and that healing comes from balancing these aspects of self. I use traditional talk therapies such as Contextual Family Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I also have pursued certification programs in Hypnotherapy, Neurolinguistic Programing, Professional Life Coaching and Neurobiofeedback as well as other continuing education courses required by NBCC and Oregon.
(541) 249-2515 View (541) 249-2515
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Friends of the Family
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lebanon, OR 97355
Friends of the Family (FOFM) is a nonprofit organization that offers top-quality counseling services for children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Thanks to the generous support of donors, we can offer affordable out-of-pocket rates on a Sliding Fee Scale. We also bill certain insurance companies directly. Our Counseling Team includes Sherry Doggett (LMFT), Holly Berry (LCSW), and Professional Counselor Associates Alicia Deal (M.A.) and Kara Oyer (M.A.). See pictures below and read more about each counselor on our website (fofm.org).
Friends of the Family (FOFM) is a nonprofit organization that offers top-quality counseling services for children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Thanks to the generous support of donors, we can offer affordable out-of-pocket rates on a Sliding Fee Scale. We also bill certain insurance companies directly. Our Counseling Team includes Sherry Doggett (LMFT), Holly Berry (LCSW), and Professional Counselor Associates Alicia Deal (M.A.) and Kara Oyer (M.A.). See pictures below and read more about each counselor on our website (fofm.org).
(458) 214-2406 View (458) 214-2406
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Thrive Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lebanon, OR 97355
We are only accepting clients for individual therapy at this time. Have you ever looked in the mirror and asked, "Who am I?" or "How did I get here?" Maybe you've thought, "I’m not okay," even though others say you're fine. Do you question your spiritual or religious beliefs, or even doubt them? Do you often feel sad, anxious, or frustrated with yourself and your relationships? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you’re not alone. Together, we can explore your feelings and find the answers you need to bring more peace, clarity, and balance into your life and relationships.
We are only accepting clients for individual therapy at this time. Have you ever looked in the mirror and asked, "Who am I?" or "How did I get here?" Maybe you've thought, "I’m not okay," even though others say you're fine. Do you question your spiritual or religious beliefs, or even doubt them? Do you often feel sad, anxious, or frustrated with yourself and your relationships? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you’re not alone. Together, we can explore your feelings and find the answers you need to bring more peace, clarity, and balance into your life and relationships.
(541) 237-1489 View (541) 237-1489
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Marcy Elliott
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lebanon, OR 97355
Are you struggling with a relationship? Feeling anxious, stuck or depressed about life challenges? Want to feel better? There are many different aspects of a person's life that play a role in who they are and how they function. Whatever the issue, I will provide a safe, non-judgmental, collaborative therapy environment where you can feel supported, experience hope, healing and growth.
Are you struggling with a relationship? Feeling anxious, stuck or depressed about life challenges? Want to feel better? There are many different aspects of a person's life that play a role in who they are and how they function. Whatever the issue, I will provide a safe, non-judgmental, collaborative therapy environment where you can feel supported, experience hope, healing and growth.
(541) 293-1259 View (541) 293-1259
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Tyler Neal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lebanon, OR 97355
My practice is focused on providing a space for individuals, couples, and families to address relationship problems and reconnect with what is most important to them. I draw heavily from third wave therapies that emphasize mindfulness, acceptance, spirituality, and personal values.
My practice is focused on providing a space for individuals, couples, and families to address relationship problems and reconnect with what is most important to them. I draw heavily from third wave therapies that emphasize mindfulness, acceptance, spirituality, and personal values.
(458) 224-1637 View (458) 224-1637
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Heather Webster-Henry
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lebanon, OR 97355  (Online Only)
Hello. Many people seek a therapist when they’re feeling stuck, are in the middle of a change, want to challenge their growth edge, or feeling alone or disconnected. Internal and external dynamics contribute to a sense of discomfort and innumerable signs and symptoms, which are meant to catch our attention. My approach to therapy is to support and guide you to listen deeply to the meaning of those experiences, increase your sense of connection to yourself and others, and build practices that strengthen your willingness and ability to access ease, connection, and compassion.
Hello. Many people seek a therapist when they’re feeling stuck, are in the middle of a change, want to challenge their growth edge, or feeling alone or disconnected. Internal and external dynamics contribute to a sense of discomfort and innumerable signs and symptoms, which are meant to catch our attention. My approach to therapy is to support and guide you to listen deeply to the meaning of those experiences, increase your sense of connection to yourself and others, and build practices that strengthen your willingness and ability to access ease, connection, and compassion.
(541) 230-3750 View (541) 230-3750
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Margaret Hansen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lebanon, OR 97355
Not accepting new clients
As of January 1, 2022, my private practice is closed to new patients. I do not anticipate a change in this status as my work has largely shifted to local employee assistance. For over 20 years, it has been my privilege and pleasure to help adults and adolescents with mood, anxiety, and trauma issues. If you have seen me in the past, you are welcome to contact me about returning to therapy. My services include individual, family, and experiential group therapy. Office convenient to Albany, Lebanon and Corvallis, Oregon. Please call or email, for more detailed information.
As of January 1, 2022, my private practice is closed to new patients. I do not anticipate a change in this status as my work has largely shifted to local employee assistance. For over 20 years, it has been my privilege and pleasure to help adults and adolescents with mood, anxiety, and trauma issues. If you have seen me in the past, you are welcome to contact me about returning to therapy. My services include individual, family, and experiential group therapy. Office convenient to Albany, Lebanon and Corvallis, Oregon. Please call or email, for more detailed information.
(541) 238-2139 View (541) 238-2139
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Conifer Wellness, Inc.
Verified Verified
Lebanon, OR 97355
Not accepting new clients
Conifer Wellness offers a wide variety of services. We provide therapy for individuals, couples, adolescents, and children. We understand how mental and physical health play on each other, so therapy can include discussing your medical conditions, providing education, and working to manage chronic conditions, if you like. You can request counseling that is brief and targeted, or it can be long term. Just let us know. We treat anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, relationship issues, phobias, anger management, and more. Other services we provide include a variety of diagnostic assessments/evaluations and skill-based group therapies.
Conifer Wellness offers a wide variety of services. We provide therapy for individuals, couples, adolescents, and children. We understand how mental and physical health play on each other, so therapy can include discussing your medical conditions, providing education, and working to manage chronic conditions, if you like. You can request counseling that is brief and targeted, or it can be long term. Just let us know. We treat anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, relationship issues, phobias, anger management, and more. Other services we provide include a variety of diagnostic assessments/evaluations and skill-based group therapies.
(541) 208-5263 View (541) 208-5263
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Melanie Loree
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lebanon, OR 97355  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My ideal client is someone who is willing to work, at whatever level that may be for them. It is important to celebrate and build on small successes. Change can be scary. The idea of therapy can be terrifying for some, and a relief for others. If you are reading through this, it means you are likely searching for something. I believe that in therapy a space is created to help you to work on your goals in an environment that is supportive and safe. While therapy is not an end all, it helps you to discover more about yourself and the interactions you have in your daily life. Therapy is what you make it.
My ideal client is someone who is willing to work, at whatever level that may be for them. It is important to celebrate and build on small successes. Change can be scary. The idea of therapy can be terrifying for some, and a relief for others. If you are reading through this, it means you are likely searching for something. I believe that in therapy a space is created to help you to work on your goals in an environment that is supportive and safe. While therapy is not an end all, it helps you to discover more about yourself and the interactions you have in your daily life. Therapy is what you make it.
(541) 702-0831 View (541) 702-0831
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Stefanie Mathers, Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lebanon, OR 97355  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
The goal of my work is to empower you with the tools needed to set appropriate boundaries and fully process the burdens of traumatic experiences.
I believe that as individuals, we all hold an innate wisdom that brings us to healing, but sometimes we need a guide, as painful experiences or relationships are exposed and processed. It has been my privilege to support clients in their individual journeys to healing since 2014, and my work is largely based in CBT and Psychodynamic modalities. I have extensive continuing education to support Survivors of Narcissistic/Antagonistic Abuse, and I am passionate about helping people find healing from toxic relationships.
The goal of my work is to empower you with the tools needed to set appropriate boundaries and fully process the burdens of traumatic experiences.
I believe that as individuals, we all hold an innate wisdom that brings us to healing, but sometimes we need a guide, as painful experiences or relationships are exposed and processed. It has been my privilege to support clients in their individual journeys to healing since 2014, and my work is largely based in CBT and Psychodynamic modalities. I have extensive continuing education to support Survivors of Narcissistic/Antagonistic Abuse, and I am passionate about helping people find healing from toxic relationships.
(541) 228-9773 View (541) 228-9773
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Rousseau Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lebanon, OR 97355
Not accepting new clients
I view my role to be as a guide in the journey of recovering access to our inherent capacity for health and psychological wholeness. My approach to counseling is humanistic and depth-oriented; our past informs, but need not limit our present lives. I specialize in IFS (Internal Family Systems) to help clients get acquainted with parts of themselves and reconcile inner tensions. At times I may utilize art-based techniques to provide clients with other languages with which to communicate, as well as resourcing techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused approaches to mobilize individual and family strengths.
I view my role to be as a guide in the journey of recovering access to our inherent capacity for health and psychological wholeness. My approach to counseling is humanistic and depth-oriented; our past informs, but need not limit our present lives. I specialize in IFS (Internal Family Systems) to help clients get acquainted with parts of themselves and reconcile inner tensions. At times I may utilize art-based techniques to provide clients with other languages with which to communicate, as well as resourcing techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused approaches to mobilize individual and family strengths.
(541) 612-3107 View (541) 612-3107
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Rob Koning
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MCoun
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lebanon, OR 97355
Not accepting new clients
From time to time, the complexity of life demands something that overwhelms our usual coping strategies. These challenges can sometimes be brought on by relationships, careers, family, or health. Or perhaps it’s something more connected to our core understanding of the world around us. The meaning we've made from life's past events serves as a template for how we will process each new experience in the future. My goal is to help facilitate an insight-oriented process of understanding why we feel the way we do and provide a source of strength and a healthy curiosity to lead to a better tomorrow.
From time to time, the complexity of life demands something that overwhelms our usual coping strategies. These challenges can sometimes be brought on by relationships, careers, family, or health. Or perhaps it’s something more connected to our core understanding of the world around us. The meaning we've made from life's past events serves as a template for how we will process each new experience in the future. My goal is to help facilitate an insight-oriented process of understanding why we feel the way we do and provide a source of strength and a healthy curiosity to lead to a better tomorrow.
(541) 243-7705 View (541) 243-7705

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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.