Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Baldwin, WI

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Rachel Christiansen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFT-IT
Verified Verified
Baldwin, WI 54002
I believe we can all benefit from therapy by gaining insight into ourselves, creating new patterns in our relationships or finding helpful ways to cope with life’s difficulties. I draw heavily on person-centered, trauma-informed and culturally sensitive therapy approaches. In my sessions, I use a blend of theories with particular focus on internal family systems and emotionally-focused therapy. I believe each person has the ability to find contentment, peace and meaning in life. I take a systemic approach to therapy and have an approach that strives to be inclusive, equitable and LGBTQ+ affirming.
I believe we can all benefit from therapy by gaining insight into ourselves, creating new patterns in our relationships or finding helpful ways to cope with life’s difficulties. I draw heavily on person-centered, trauma-informed and culturally sensitive therapy approaches. In my sessions, I use a blend of theories with particular focus on internal family systems and emotionally-focused therapy. I believe each person has the ability to find contentment, peace and meaning in life. I take a systemic approach to therapy and have an approach that strives to be inclusive, equitable and LGBTQ+ affirming.
(715) 804-1213 View (715) 804-1213
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Krista Demuth
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baldwin, WI 54002
I enjoy working with adults, adolescents and children who have been affected by trauma, anxiety or depression. I am trained to help individuals who are living with grief/loss and am passionate about helping individuals live the life they hope for. I believe that each individual is unique and as such, works as a team with my clients to integrate the best approach to help clients reach their goals. I enjoy incorporating a holistic approach with clients.
I enjoy working with adults, adolescents and children who have been affected by trauma, anxiety or depression. I am trained to help individuals who are living with grief/loss and am passionate about helping individuals live the life they hope for. I believe that each individual is unique and as such, works as a team with my clients to integrate the best approach to help clients reach their goals. I enjoy incorporating a holistic approach with clients.
(715) 883-3469 View (715) 883-3469
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Karis Johns Heartfelt Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Baldwin, WI 54002
We have all felt the rumblings and eruptions of change in our personal and collective world the last few years. It is in compassionate and dynamic response to these changes that I have evolved in my practice as well. It is my great privilege and honor to serve those who are yearning for a spiritual component to guide and illuminate their personal and relational therapeutic work. It is my clinical and personal perspective that when we embrace our own deeply personal divine gifts, the potential for living a life of meaning and purpose arises. As we embrace the change within ourselves, we become the change our world so needs now.
We have all felt the rumblings and eruptions of change in our personal and collective world the last few years. It is in compassionate and dynamic response to these changes that I have evolved in my practice as well. It is my great privilege and honor to serve those who are yearning for a spiritual component to guide and illuminate their personal and relational therapeutic work. It is my clinical and personal perspective that when we embrace our own deeply personal divine gifts, the potential for living a life of meaning and purpose arises. As we embrace the change within ourselves, we become the change our world so needs now.
(534) 400-1656 View (534) 400-1656
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Hannah Schmidt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Baldwin, WI 54002
Are you struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD, or difficult relationships? Do you want to be more assertive, develop coping skills, improve your self-esteem, and foster healthy relationships? I am honored to help adults and children work through challenging life circumstances and mental health concerns, and you can expect me to listen carefully to your concerns and ask thoughtful questions. I balance empathy and compassion with feedback and skill-building so that you feel supported while working toward your goals. My Christian faith is at the heart of my work, and I can incorporate this perspective upon request.
Are you struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD, or difficult relationships? Do you want to be more assertive, develop coping skills, improve your self-esteem, and foster healthy relationships? I am honored to help adults and children work through challenging life circumstances and mental health concerns, and you can expect me to listen carefully to your concerns and ask thoughtful questions. I balance empathy and compassion with feedback and skill-building so that you feel supported while working toward your goals. My Christian faith is at the heart of my work, and I can incorporate this perspective upon request.
(715) 227-6654 View (715) 227-6654

More Therapists Nearby

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Katie Robinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Roberts, WI 54023
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in eating disorders, neurodiversity, trauma, disconnection from your authentic self, and difficult life transitions.
When we struggle in life so many of us spend time blaming and shaming ourselves for “not doing better”. In society we've been taught to disconnect from our authentic selves and our bodies. Overtime this can cause us to feel lost, overwhelmed, and detached. As a neurodivergent-affirming therapist my focus is to help you reclaim those lost parts, integrate them, and regain self-trust through your own intuitive abilities. It may not feel like it now, but you are the wisest teacher in your life and I'm honored to assist you in believing so.
I specialize in eating disorders, neurodiversity, trauma, disconnection from your authentic self, and difficult life transitions.
When we struggle in life so many of us spend time blaming and shaming ourselves for “not doing better”. In society we've been taught to disconnect from our authentic selves and our bodies. Overtime this can cause us to feel lost, overwhelmed, and detached. As a neurodivergent-affirming therapist my focus is to help you reclaim those lost parts, integrate them, and regain self-trust through your own intuitive abilities. It may not feel like it now, but you are the wisest teacher in your life and I'm honored to assist you in believing so.
(715) 354-0438 View (715) 354-0438
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Angela Siler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Roberts, WI 54023
She implements a family systems approach and is currently on track to receive her Brainspotting certification to help clients with a history of trauma.
Angela Siler is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been practicing since 2001. She graduated from Bethel Seminary in St. Paul with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is licensed in both Wisconsin and Minnesota. Angela believes in joining with clients and meeting them where they re at, knowing that the therapeutic relationship is of utmost importance. Her therapeutic approach is mainly cognitive behavioral therapy, with an emphasis on mindfulness and awareness, encompassing mind, body and spirit.
She implements a family systems approach and is currently on track to receive her Brainspotting certification to help clients with a history of trauma.
Angela Siler is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been practicing since 2001. She graduated from Bethel Seminary in St. Paul with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is licensed in both Wisconsin and Minnesota. Angela believes in joining with clients and meeting them where they re at, knowing that the therapeutic relationship is of utmost importance. Her therapeutic approach is mainly cognitive behavioral therapy, with an emphasis on mindfulness and awareness, encompassing mind, body and spirit.
(715) 553-5442 View (715) 553-5442
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Bev Green
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roberts, WI 54023
Beverly uses a variety of treatment approaches including but not limited to cognitive behavioral, DBT, person centered, trauma centered, grief, self- compassion, mindfulness/mediation, parenting coaching, emotional and behavioral management, and attachment theory.
Beverly Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 1990. Beverly has years of experience working with persons of all ages, addressing a wide range of mental health concerns including depression/mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, Autism/Asperger's, grief, trauma, emotional/behavioral disorders of childhood and adolescents and life spectrum/life changing circumstances.
Beverly uses a variety of treatment approaches including but not limited to cognitive behavioral, DBT, person centered, trauma centered, grief, self- compassion, mindfulness/mediation, parenting coaching, emotional and behavioral management, and attachment theory.
Beverly Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 1990. Beverly has years of experience working with persons of all ages, addressing a wide range of mental health concerns including depression/mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, Autism/Asperger's, grief, trauma, emotional/behavioral disorders of childhood and adolescents and life spectrum/life changing circumstances.
(715) 519-8027 View (715) 519-8027
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Lee Folstad
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Roberts, WI 54023
His main areas of focus are trauma, anxiety, and adult lifespan development transitions.
Lee Folstad is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has been practicing since 1989. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Stout in Menomonie, Wisconsin with a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy.
His main areas of focus are trauma, anxiety, and adult lifespan development transitions.
Lee Folstad is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has been practicing since 1989. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Stout in Menomonie, Wisconsin with a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy.
(715) 230-3142 View (715) 230-3142
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Lori Dore
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Roberts, WI 54023
Lori Dore is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2017. She earned a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from University of Wisconsin-Stout with concentrations in eating disorders and alcohol and drug abuse. Lori also has a M. S in Management and Organizational Behavior from Silver Lake College. Lori has had a great amount of experience working with children and teenagers in the school settings.
Lori Dore is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2017. She earned a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from University of Wisconsin-Stout with concentrations in eating disorders and alcohol and drug abuse. Lori also has a M. S in Management and Organizational Behavior from Silver Lake College. Lori has had a great amount of experience working with children and teenagers in the school settings.
(715) 265-2709 View (715) 265-2709
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Patrick Westerham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Roberts, WI 54023
Patrick Westerham is a Psychotherapist, who has been practicing since 2007. He graduated from St. Thomas and St. Catherine s Universities with a degree in Clinical Social Work, and is licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Patrick Westerham is a Psychotherapist, who has been practicing since 2007. He graduated from St. Thomas and St. Catherine s Universities with a degree in Clinical Social Work, and is licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
(715) 260-3073 View (715) 260-3073

Online Therapists

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Jessica Morton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hudson, WI 54016
Waitlist for new clients
Trauma survivors benefit from IFS concepts to recenter their sense of self.
I lead couples and families in finding new ways to communicate because every voice within the system has a right to be heard and valued. The therapy process is an exploration of alternative strategies to find what works for you. I don't believe any individual is broken or needs fixing. We all struggle with feeling lost after negative events. It can seem like a situation is hopeless, but I have witnessed clients courageously choosing to forgive, rebuild, and reconnect. Lighted Pathways Therapy LLC guides clients to embrace their inner resilience. Every human struggle makes you braver to face the next challenge with renewed strength.
Trauma survivors benefit from IFS concepts to recenter their sense of self.
I lead couples and families in finding new ways to communicate because every voice within the system has a right to be heard and valued. The therapy process is an exploration of alternative strategies to find what works for you. I don't believe any individual is broken or needs fixing. We all struggle with feeling lost after negative events. It can seem like a situation is hopeless, but I have witnessed clients courageously choosing to forgive, rebuild, and reconnect. Lighted Pathways Therapy LLC guides clients to embrace their inner resilience. Every human struggle makes you braver to face the next challenge with renewed strength.
(844) 393-2731 View (844) 393-2731
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Stein Counseling & Consulting Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, BCC, BCPCC, NMT L 3
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Onalaska, WI 54650
Trainer of Parenting with Love and Limits, American Red Cross Disaster Relief Mental Health Volunteer, Trained in: Parenting the Out of Control Teenager; Solution Focused Marital Therapy; Gottman Marital Therapy; Certified Corrective Thinking Practitioner, Circle of Security MacArthur Preschool Attachment Classification System, Infant/Toddler Attachment, Trauma Focused CBT, NMT, AFC, BCPCC.
I help marriages on the verge of divorce, parents whose children are a mystery or having behavioral/emotional problems, and individuals who struggle with depression, trauma and anxiety. My success rate for saving marriages on the brink of divorce is approximately 80%. I believe my extensive training in Gottman marriage therapy Level 1 and 2, solution focused therapy, trauma, stress, and attachment theory and measures (AAI, Ainsworth Infant Scales, Circle of Security, Attachment Storytelling Completion Task,Mac Arthur Preschool Method) provides me unique insight into how relationships work. Dr. Bruce Perry was also my mentor.
Trainer of Parenting with Love and Limits, American Red Cross Disaster Relief Mental Health Volunteer, Trained in: Parenting the Out of Control Teenager; Solution Focused Marital Therapy; Gottman Marital Therapy; Certified Corrective Thinking Practitioner, Circle of Security MacArthur Preschool Attachment Classification System, Infant/Toddler Attachment, Trauma Focused CBT, NMT, AFC, BCPCC.
I help marriages on the verge of divorce, parents whose children are a mystery or having behavioral/emotional problems, and individuals who struggle with depression, trauma and anxiety. My success rate for saving marriages on the brink of divorce is approximately 80%. I believe my extensive training in Gottman marriage therapy Level 1 and 2, solution focused therapy, trauma, stress, and attachment theory and measures (AAI, Ainsworth Infant Scales, Circle of Security, Attachment Storytelling Completion Task,Mac Arthur Preschool Method) provides me unique insight into how relationships work. Dr. Bruce Perry was also my mentor.
(608) 509-7370 x222 View (608) 509-7370 x222
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Cindy Grajkowski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hudson, WI 54016
My 20 years as a therapist and clinic owner, combined with career coaching skills and therapeutic expertise in working with anxiety, couples, and trauma, help to make our work together quite efficient and effective.
You want to enjoy your family and your work, but you're stressed out and exhausted trying to keep up with it all. Sometimes you snap, or need your space, but then you feel guilty and get hard on yourself because you don't want to let anyone down. You're spread too thin and struggle to make time for yourself, and your health and relationships are taking the hit. You wonder "Why does everyone else seem like they can juggle so many things, and I'm so exhausted I'm ready to collapse?" But of course you don't show that, everyone thinks you're fine. Life doesn't have to be this way. You can change this, and it's ok to ask for help!
My 20 years as a therapist and clinic owner, combined with career coaching skills and therapeutic expertise in working with anxiety, couples, and trauma, help to make our work together quite efficient and effective.
You want to enjoy your family and your work, but you're stressed out and exhausted trying to keep up with it all. Sometimes you snap, or need your space, but then you feel guilty and get hard on yourself because you don't want to let anyone down. You're spread too thin and struggle to make time for yourself, and your health and relationships are taking the hit. You wonder "Why does everyone else seem like they can juggle so many things, and I'm so exhausted I'm ready to collapse?" But of course you don't show that, everyone thinks you're fine. Life doesn't have to be this way. You can change this, and it's ok to ask for help!
(715) 391-9909 View (715) 391-9909
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Erik Feia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eau Claire, WI 54701
I have been trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicide Risk (CAMS), trauma-informed care, mindfulness-informed care.
I enjoy working with adults and adolescents through individual and family counseling. I personalize my approach to meet the individual needs of each person I work with.
I have been trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicide Risk (CAMS), trauma-informed care, mindfulness-informed care.
I enjoy working with adults and adolescents through individual and family counseling. I personalize my approach to meet the individual needs of each person I work with.
(715) 309-5787 View (715) 309-5787
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Adulteen Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
River Falls, WI 54022
My other strengths include helping couples work through conflict to build stronger relationships and working with individuals suffering from anxiety, emotional trauma, and self-worth struggles.
Do you dream of having a more closely connected family? Do you desire to help your teen navigate the challenges of adolescence or to overcome the negative patterns in your marriage? Adulteen Counseling is where that journey can begin. I see therapy as a safe space for people to get thoughts and feelings out of their own heads where they can transform them into something healthier and more life-giving to themselves and their relationships.
My other strengths include helping couples work through conflict to build stronger relationships and working with individuals suffering from anxiety, emotional trauma, and self-worth struggles.
Do you dream of having a more closely connected family? Do you desire to help your teen navigate the challenges of adolescence or to overcome the negative patterns in your marriage? Adulteen Counseling is where that journey can begin. I see therapy as a safe space for people to get thoughts and feelings out of their own heads where they can transform them into something healthier and more life-giving to themselves and their relationships.
(715) 802-2427 View (715) 802-2427
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Toni Mathis
Counselor, MS, LPC, SAC-IT
Verified Verified
La Crosse, WI 54601
I provide a safe space for trauma work with the use of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy.
If life is a road, it's not always a smooth highway. There are many paths, and knowing which path to take in your life is not always obvious or simple. Maybe you are down or unhappy and it's felt like this for a long time, but you feel stuck and unable to move on. Perhaps anxiety is a frequent companion in your life. Sometimes it may feel like nothing can change. If you have concerns about substance use, therapy can be a good place to talk about it - confidentially.
I provide a safe space for trauma work with the use of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy.
If life is a road, it's not always a smooth highway. There are many paths, and knowing which path to take in your life is not always obvious or simple. Maybe you are down or unhappy and it's felt like this for a long time, but you feel stuck and unable to move on. Perhaps anxiety is a frequent companion in your life. Sometimes it may feel like nothing can change. If you have concerns about substance use, therapy can be a good place to talk about it - confidentially.
(608) 571-1244 View (608) 571-1244
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Erin McNiff
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
River Falls, WI 54022
Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist, I come with extensive knowledge regarding interpersonal trauma, youth, and relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
I work with clients to create a custom plan that addresses a variety of issues from the stresses of everyday life to managing specific incidents. I believe in a client-led approach and that you have the knowledge for your success. I like to work collaboratively with each client and family to utilize their unique strengths to foster that success. My goal during therapy is for clients to recognize their barriers through a different perspective so they feel they have the ability to make meaningful changes.
Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist, I come with extensive knowledge regarding interpersonal trauma, youth, and relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
I work with clients to create a custom plan that addresses a variety of issues from the stresses of everyday life to managing specific incidents. I believe in a client-led approach and that you have the knowledge for your success. I like to work collaboratively with each client and family to utilize their unique strengths to foster that success. My goal during therapy is for clients to recognize their barriers through a different perspective so they feel they have the ability to make meaningful changes.
(844) 821-4558 View (844) 821-4558
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Mary Bergeron
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA
Verified Verified
Hudson, WI 54016
I'm Mary and I'm taking new clients! I work with individuals aged 18 and above, with a focus on grief and loss, identity exploration, building self-esteem, managing life transitions, processing family dynamics, and trauma recovery. I also love to help those wanting to manage anxiety or depression. I am LGBTQ affirming and body positive, operating from a Health at Every Size perspective. My ultimate goal is for each of my clients to discover a deep sense of purpose and connection in their lives. I approach counseling with an attitude of warmth, humility, curiosity, and humor.
I'm Mary and I'm taking new clients! I work with individuals aged 18 and above, with a focus on grief and loss, identity exploration, building self-esteem, managing life transitions, processing family dynamics, and trauma recovery. I also love to help those wanting to manage anxiety or depression. I am LGBTQ affirming and body positive, operating from a Health at Every Size perspective. My ultimate goal is for each of my clients to discover a deep sense of purpose and connection in their lives. I approach counseling with an attitude of warmth, humility, curiosity, and humor.
(360) 469-3927 View (360) 469-3927
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Donna Glaser
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, CCATP, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rice Lake, WI 54868
Trauma, a difficult childhood, deep loss—they leave a mark. We’d all love to believe that what happened “back then” doesn’t have to affect us in the “here & now.” But they do. Painful experiences change how we feel about ourselves, our relationships, and how we view the world. We want to move on but we're stuck. No matter how hard we try to push the pain back or down or away... it leaks back in and we find ourselves living in the same old pain with the same old problems: Stuck. Exhausted. Frustrated.
Trauma, a difficult childhood, deep loss—they leave a mark. We’d all love to believe that what happened “back then” doesn’t have to affect us in the “here & now.” But they do. Painful experiences change how we feel about ourselves, our relationships, and how we view the world. We want to move on but we're stuck. No matter how hard we try to push the pain back or down or away... it leaks back in and we find ourselves living in the same old pain with the same old problems: Stuck. Exhausted. Frustrated.
(715) 227-6751 View (715) 227-6751
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Delaney Duell
Counselor, M Ed, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Onalaska, WI 54650
Delaney is a licensed professional counselor- in training and works with children, adolescents, and adults. She received her bachelor's degree from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and her Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Wisconsin-Superior. Delaney has a special interest in working with those who are struggling with grief and loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, ADHD and significant life changes.
Delaney is a licensed professional counselor- in training and works with children, adolescents, and adults. She received her bachelor's degree from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and her Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Wisconsin-Superior. Delaney has a special interest in working with those who are struggling with grief and loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, ADHD and significant life changes.
(608) 557-6628 View (608) 557-6628

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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.