Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Hudson, WI

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Kayla Johnson
MS, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Hudson, WI 54016
I am trained in various therapeutic approaches, including internal family systems-informed care (IFS), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), trauma-informed yoga/movement, and person-centered approaches.
I enjoy my work with clients who are navigating post-traumatic stress, family of origin pain, codependent attachment patterns, body image/disordered eating difficulties, religious trauma, anxiety, and depression. I affirm and value inclusivity in the therapy space for neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ individuals. I prioritize compassion, humor, and warmth in my work with clients. I believe each of us has an important story to tell and I work to create an empathic space for clients to begin the journey inward. My favorite part about being a therapist is accompanying clients as they realize their inherent value.
I am trained in various therapeutic approaches, including internal family systems-informed care (IFS), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), trauma-informed yoga/movement, and person-centered approaches.
I enjoy my work with clients who are navigating post-traumatic stress, family of origin pain, codependent attachment patterns, body image/disordered eating difficulties, religious trauma, anxiety, and depression. I affirm and value inclusivity in the therapy space for neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ individuals. I prioritize compassion, humor, and warmth in my work with clients. I believe each of us has an important story to tell and I work to create an empathic space for clients to begin the journey inward. My favorite part about being a therapist is accompanying clients as they realize their inherent value.
(715) 800-8266 View (715) 800-8266
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Lindsay K. Sather
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hudson, WI 54016
My philosophy of care focuses on achieving genuine, real, and tangible goals for my clients. I strive to do this through a collaborative working relationship with my clients--using their values and ideas as our guide. I obtained my Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Mental Health Counseling with concentrations in Eating Disorders and Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA). I have also completed all education to obtain my Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Certificate.
My philosophy of care focuses on achieving genuine, real, and tangible goals for my clients. I strive to do this through a collaborative working relationship with my clients--using their values and ideas as our guide. I obtained my Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Mental Health Counseling with concentrations in Eating Disorders and Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA). I have also completed all education to obtain my Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Certificate.
(715) 802-2810 View (715) 802-2810
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Stephanie J Larson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hudson, WI 54016  (Online Only)
I use Brainspotting or EMDR to process trauma and have special interests in grief, life changes, caregiver fatigue, and working with other mental health/medical providers.
Telehealth openings for adult clients throughout MN & WI. Need help processing trauma? Dealing with unresolved grief? Caregiving? Difficult relationships? Giving more to others than you give to yourself? Curious about making lasting changes? Life can be chaotic or difficult at times. I believe we are not meant to weather life’s storms alone and that our life experiences shape and interconnect us all. That's where I come in. I offer highly skilled therapy paired with your curiosity for self-exploration creates lasting change so you can live a balanced and satisfying life! I am eager to guide your self-growth and transformation.
I use Brainspotting or EMDR to process trauma and have special interests in grief, life changes, caregiver fatigue, and working with other mental health/medical providers.
Telehealth openings for adult clients throughout MN & WI. Need help processing trauma? Dealing with unresolved grief? Caregiving? Difficult relationships? Giving more to others than you give to yourself? Curious about making lasting changes? Life can be chaotic or difficult at times. I believe we are not meant to weather life’s storms alone and that our life experiences shape and interconnect us all. That's where I come in. I offer highly skilled therapy paired with your curiosity for self-exploration creates lasting change so you can live a balanced and satisfying life! I am eager to guide your self-growth and transformation.
(715) 322-3771 View (715) 322-3771
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Amanda Wulke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hudson, WI 54016
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and family therapy.
I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, as well as families. I strive to create a therapeutic space that is open, affirming, and without judgement. Together we will work as a team to explore areas for reflection, healing, and growth. I work with individuals to assist in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, self-image, relationships, life transitions, and stress. I utilize the tools of trauma-informed care, self-compassion, Dialectical Informed Behavioral Therapy, and ART to assist clients with these challenges. Additional approaches are integrated into sessions to best meet each client’s individual needs.
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and family therapy.
I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, as well as families. I strive to create a therapeutic space that is open, affirming, and without judgement. Together we will work as a team to explore areas for reflection, healing, and growth. I work with individuals to assist in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, self-image, relationships, life transitions, and stress. I utilize the tools of trauma-informed care, self-compassion, Dialectical Informed Behavioral Therapy, and ART to assist clients with these challenges. Additional approaches are integrated into sessions to best meet each client’s individual needs.
(715) 240-4836 View (715) 240-4836
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Leah Hoffman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Hudson, WI 54016
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker here to help you feel more connected, confident, and excited about who you are and the relationships around you. I enjoy working with adults and couples and am passionate about helping clients reach their goals. Special areas of interest include trauma, life transitions, relationship conflict, premarital counseling, and couples contemplating separation or divorce. I have found that a genuine and compassionate therapeutic style can assist clients in finding courage within themselves to navigate their life journey with confidence.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker here to help you feel more connected, confident, and excited about who you are and the relationships around you. I enjoy working with adults and couples and am passionate about helping clients reach their goals. Special areas of interest include trauma, life transitions, relationship conflict, premarital counseling, and couples contemplating separation or divorce. I have found that a genuine and compassionate therapeutic style can assist clients in finding courage within themselves to navigate their life journey with confidence.
(612) 441-4760 View (612) 441-4760
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Stephanie Becker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Hudson, WI 54016
My areas of clinical interest include anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, body image/eating disorders, trauma, life transitions, and relationship concerns.
Hi there! I'm Steph, thanks for taking the time to view my profile! You’re likely here because you’re considering starting, or continuing, therapy—kudos to you! I know from being a client myself that making this choice isn’t always an easy one. Here’s a little bit about my experience, background, and approach to therapy to help you figure out if working together is something you're interested in. I work primarily with adolescents, young adults, and adults.
My areas of clinical interest include anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, body image/eating disorders, trauma, life transitions, and relationship concerns.
Hi there! I'm Steph, thanks for taking the time to view my profile! You’re likely here because you’re considering starting, or continuing, therapy—kudos to you! I know from being a client myself that making this choice isn’t always an easy one. Here’s a little bit about my experience, background, and approach to therapy to help you figure out if working together is something you're interested in. I work primarily with adolescents, young adults, and adults.
(715) 954-5300 View (715) 954-5300
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Jonna Phillips
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hudson, WI 54016  (Online Only)
For clients with who have experienced a traumatic event or have a trauma history, I find EMDR to be an effective tool to gain resolution.
Hello, I am so glad you are here. I work with both individuals who are interested in being proactive in their own healthy journey. If you are feeling overwhelmed, have ongoing anxiety or depression, struggling with life transitions, grief, or trauma and are interested in using EMDR Therapy I would consider it a privilege to work with you. I believe in creating a safe and comfortable place for you to process your story to create healthy change in your life.
For clients with who have experienced a traumatic event or have a trauma history, I find EMDR to be an effective tool to gain resolution.
Hello, I am so glad you are here. I work with both individuals who are interested in being proactive in their own healthy journey. If you are feeling overwhelmed, have ongoing anxiety or depression, struggling with life transitions, grief, or trauma and are interested in using EMDR Therapy I would consider it a privilege to work with you. I believe in creating a safe and comfortable place for you to process your story to create healthy change in your life.
(715) 200-3446 View (715) 200-3446
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Kristin J Eitland
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, PC
Verified Verified
Hudson, WI 54016
I have a passion for helping individuals to process and improve their mental health. Whether you are adjusting to challenging life changes or feeling weighed down by your mental well being, I am here to listen and partner with you to develop a strategic and realistic treatment plan that best suits you and your needs. Your feelings are valid. I came into this field firmly believing that mental health is of the utmost importance. I utilize a strength-based, collaborative and client centered approach. I have experience in depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, substance use, BPD, marriage, divorce, and faith/spirituality.
I have a passion for helping individuals to process and improve their mental health. Whether you are adjusting to challenging life changes or feeling weighed down by your mental well being, I am here to listen and partner with you to develop a strategic and realistic treatment plan that best suits you and your needs. Your feelings are valid. I came into this field firmly believing that mental health is of the utmost importance. I utilize a strength-based, collaborative and client centered approach. I have experience in depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, substance use, BPD, marriage, divorce, and faith/spirituality.
(715) 260-3162 View (715) 260-3162
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Tara Perttula
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Hudson, WI 54016
Waitlist for new clients
It is a big step to start therapy, and I understand what a challenging experience it can be. Having a sense of connection and safety with your therapist is a big part of being able to do the life-changing work that can happen in therapy. I am committed to create a safe space for you through showing up with compassion, authenticity, and a dose of humor. I collaborate with clients to help them grow in their awareness and make changes to improve their overall quality of life. I specialize in working with clients experiencing symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, identity struggles, and relationship challenges.
It is a big step to start therapy, and I understand what a challenging experience it can be. Having a sense of connection and safety with your therapist is a big part of being able to do the life-changing work that can happen in therapy. I am committed to create a safe space for you through showing up with compassion, authenticity, and a dose of humor. I collaborate with clients to help them grow in their awareness and make changes to improve their overall quality of life. I specialize in working with clients experiencing symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, identity struggles, and relationship challenges.
(952) 900-3396 View (952) 900-3396
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Erin McNiff
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hudson, WI 54016
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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Jeffrey Raich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hudson, WI 54016
I specialize in helping those who are autistic, carry trauma, or in the LGBTQI+ community with issues around shame, guilt, feelings of inadequacy, poor self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.
Life is hard. That’s pretty clear. But it’s made all the more difficult for those who are autistic, carry trauma, or are within the LGBTQIA+ community. The difficulty is unique. Whether it’s having an invisible disability, not being able to trust others, or fighting for acceptance, the ability to navigate life can be challenging. There’s hope. And I can help. Together we will work through the stories you’ve been taught, the expectations you’ve had to meet, and the experiences that brought you further and further from yourself.
I specialize in helping those who are autistic, carry trauma, or in the LGBTQI+ community with issues around shame, guilt, feelings of inadequacy, poor self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.
Life is hard. That’s pretty clear. But it’s made all the more difficult for those who are autistic, carry trauma, or are within the LGBTQIA+ community. The difficulty is unique. Whether it’s having an invisible disability, not being able to trust others, or fighting for acceptance, the ability to navigate life can be challenging. There’s hope. And I can help. Together we will work through the stories you’ve been taught, the expectations you’ve had to meet, and the experiences that brought you further and further from yourself.
(651) 615-4686 View (651) 615-4686
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Kay Manahan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CFRC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hudson, WI 54016
Do you struggle with the ripple effects caused by trauma and grief? Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and frustrated by the cards you've been dealt? Do you question if your relationships and well-being could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about how to manage their lives, careers, and relationships. Ignoring or avoiding your needs can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I don't believe life should be that hard.
Do you struggle with the ripple effects caused by trauma and grief? Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and frustrated by the cards you've been dealt? Do you question if your relationships and well-being could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about how to manage their lives, careers, and relationships. Ignoring or avoiding your needs can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I don't believe life should be that hard.
(651) 615-3106 View (651) 615-3106
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Kelli Howard
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hudson, WI 54016
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Stillwater-based psychologist who provides individual therapy and psychological testing to teens and adults ages 16 and up. Using a relaxed and non-judgmental style, I help people struggling with mood concerns, relationships, work/school stress, life transitions, and trauma. I provide both traditional talk therapy and more specific trauma therapies, such as Brainspotting and EMDR. I also offer supervision and consultation for pre-licensed counselors and psychologists, as well as psychological testing for ADHD and related concerns.
I am a Stillwater-based psychologist who provides individual therapy and psychological testing to teens and adults ages 16 and up. Using a relaxed and non-judgmental style, I help people struggling with mood concerns, relationships, work/school stress, life transitions, and trauma. I provide both traditional talk therapy and more specific trauma therapies, such as Brainspotting and EMDR. I also offer supervision and consultation for pre-licensed counselors and psychologists, as well as psychological testing for ADHD and related concerns.
(651) 321-5815 View (651) 321-5815
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Ashley Tokuda
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Hudson, WI 54016
I specialize in working with the LGBT+ community, people who identify as neurodivergent, those with trauma and relationship issues (queer, ENM, Kink etc. I don't work with CIS, straight couples). I have a passion for supporting trans identifying clients as they advocate for their needs within the medical system, supporting clients navigating open relationships, and supporting parents who are navigating the needs of their neurodivergent children. I practice from a sex positive, health at every size, harm reduction lens. I ask my clients to show up as their authentic self and my clients can expect the same from me.
I specialize in working with the LGBT+ community, people who identify as neurodivergent, those with trauma and relationship issues (queer, ENM, Kink etc. I don't work with CIS, straight couples). I have a passion for supporting trans identifying clients as they advocate for their needs within the medical system, supporting clients navigating open relationships, and supporting parents who are navigating the needs of their neurodivergent children. I practice from a sex positive, health at every size, harm reduction lens. I ask my clients to show up as their authentic self and my clients can expect the same from me.
(651) 565-6138 View (651) 565-6138
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Jeff Walter
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hudson, WI 54016
I have a record of success helping adults and couples heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflict and more.
I provide therapy personalized to address your unique goals and needs. My therapeutic approach is integrative and relationship-focused, influenced by liberation psychology, feminist/multicultural, and humanistic/existential lenses. I trained as a generalist and also have extensive experience working with overlapping healthcare needs, trauma survivors, people coping with experiences of domestic violence and abuse, and students addressing topics such as academic success, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, identity development, and healthy relationships. I continue to refine a culturally humble approach to psychotherapy work.
I have a record of success helping adults and couples heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflict and more.
I provide therapy personalized to address your unique goals and needs. My therapeutic approach is integrative and relationship-focused, influenced by liberation psychology, feminist/multicultural, and humanistic/existential lenses. I trained as a generalist and also have extensive experience working with overlapping healthcare needs, trauma survivors, people coping with experiences of domestic violence and abuse, and students addressing topics such as academic success, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, identity development, and healthy relationships. I continue to refine a culturally humble approach to psychotherapy work.
(612) 439-2189 View (612) 439-2189
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Amber Priestley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hudson, WI 54016
I specialize in providing couples therapy, treatment for trauma related disorders, anxiety, depression, and issues related to major life transitions.
If you're browsing Psychology Today and stumbled upon my profile, I hope this text box leaves a good first impression and you feel empowered to contact me! Reaching out for help can feel super vulnerable, but the results can be life changing and transformational. I am passionate about helping my clients achieve their mental health goals. My current clients would describe me as open, direct, non-judgmental, and REAL.
I specialize in providing couples therapy, treatment for trauma related disorders, anxiety, depression, and issues related to major life transitions.
If you're browsing Psychology Today and stumbled upon my profile, I hope this text box leaves a good first impression and you feel empowered to contact me! Reaching out for help can feel super vulnerable, but the results can be life changing and transformational. I am passionate about helping my clients achieve their mental health goals. My current clients would describe me as open, direct, non-judgmental, and REAL.
(651) 412-7947 View (651) 412-7947
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Paul L Paladie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LADC, CCTP, Veteran
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hudson, WI 54016
I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Trauma based work in various forms with clients to help better understand thoughts and behaviors.
I am committed to providing strength-focused, client-centered therapy to individuals who are looking for strategies or ways to work with the challenges they have been carrying. My mission is to meet each person, wherever they are in life, and to provide effective mental health intervention that builds on the strengths of the individual and the environment in which that person lives. I believe the most successful outcomes, often start with challenging beginnings. (Challenges are defined by negative influences, thoughts, behaviors, or actions- including MH concerns,
I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Trauma based work in various forms with clients to help better understand thoughts and behaviors.
I am committed to providing strength-focused, client-centered therapy to individuals who are looking for strategies or ways to work with the challenges they have been carrying. My mission is to meet each person, wherever they are in life, and to provide effective mental health intervention that builds on the strengths of the individual and the environment in which that person lives. I believe the most successful outcomes, often start with challenging beginnings. (Challenges are defined by negative influences, thoughts, behaviors, or actions- including MH concerns,
(651) 877-8343 View (651) 877-8343
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Neko J Vanevenhoven
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, Supervi
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Hudson, WI 54016
I am trained to view life difficulties through a systemic- trauma lens and I use that lens to work alongside those struggling with difficulties in life.
Hello and welcome to the beginning of your healing journey! In addition, I am dually licensed in MN and WI and an approved supervisor for LMFT and LPCC. My name is Neko and I joined this field because I believe that life is a journey where invitations to heal, grow and prosper are constantly received! I am passionate about walking with others while they learn to seek their truest self. I have a particular interest in supporting those who are deconstructing high control or rigid belief systems, as well as those looking reconstruct a belief system that allows them to hold spirituality and personal identity simultaneously.
I am trained to view life difficulties through a systemic- trauma lens and I use that lens to work alongside those struggling with difficulties in life.
Hello and welcome to the beginning of your healing journey! In addition, I am dually licensed in MN and WI and an approved supervisor for LMFT and LPCC. My name is Neko and I joined this field because I believe that life is a journey where invitations to heal, grow and prosper are constantly received! I am passionate about walking with others while they learn to seek their truest self. I have a particular interest in supporting those who are deconstructing high control or rigid belief systems, as well as those looking reconstruct a belief system that allows them to hold spirituality and personal identity simultaneously.
(763) 247-2736 View (763) 247-2736
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LifeStance Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Hudson, WI 54016
Our team of psychiatrists, therapists, psychologists, and advanced practice nurses specializes in treating in a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, PTSD, and more.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Our team of psychiatrists, therapists, psychologists, and advanced practice nurses specializes in treating in a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, PTSD, and more.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
(877) 646-0798 View (877) 646-0798
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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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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.