Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Sun Prairie, WI

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Jessica Mutsch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sun Prairie, WI 53590  (Online Only)
Welcome, I believe therapy is a journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance. I also believe it is a collaborative relationship that is built on trust. I have extensive training in trauma as well as Brainspotting, which helps with a variety of issues from daily overwhelm and life transitions to more consuming symptoms. My goal is to give you GOOD therapy! I want to help you heal the root of your issues, not just put on a band-aid.
Welcome, I believe therapy is a journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance. I also believe it is a collaborative relationship that is built on trust. I have extensive training in trauma as well as Brainspotting, which helps with a variety of issues from daily overwhelm and life transitions to more consuming symptoms. My goal is to give you GOOD therapy! I want to help you heal the root of your issues, not just put on a band-aid.
(414) 877-8872 View (414) 877-8872
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Abbey Scherer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Whether you or a loved one are experiencing a life transition, healing from a trauma, having relationship difficulties, finding the stress of everyday life to be overwhelming, grieving the loss of a loved one, or simply looking to feel better, I am here to listen. Individual therapy can provide you a place to talk about what you are experiencing and help you work through the difficulty and hurt. As a therapist, my primary goal is to provide a safe, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment for my clients to explore their thoughts and feelings.
Whether you or a loved one are experiencing a life transition, healing from a trauma, having relationship difficulties, finding the stress of everyday life to be overwhelming, grieving the loss of a loved one, or simply looking to feel better, I am here to listen. Individual therapy can provide you a place to talk about what you are experiencing and help you work through the difficulty and hurt. As a therapist, my primary goal is to provide a safe, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment for my clients to explore their thoughts and feelings.
(608) 588-8470 View (608) 588-8470
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Rachelle M Neckar
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, SAC, LPC, LH
Verified Verified
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
I also work with people who suffer from PTSD, depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem issues.
As a therapist, I am committed to a standard of excellence in my therapeutic, professional, and ethical responsibilities. Does AA or NA not appeal to you? My mission is to promote the physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual wellness of my client on an individual level. I strive to provide clarification, encouragement, interpretation and information to facilitate you working toward your desired goals. I believe a safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment can promote desired change, insight and personal growth.
I also work with people who suffer from PTSD, depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem issues.
As a therapist, I am committed to a standard of excellence in my therapeutic, professional, and ethical responsibilities. Does AA or NA not appeal to you? My mission is to promote the physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual wellness of my client on an individual level. I strive to provide clarification, encouragement, interpretation and information to facilitate you working toward your desired goals. I believe a safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment can promote desired change, insight and personal growth.
(608) 571-1979 View (608) 571-1979
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Christen R Brockner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
I have trained in Theraplay, EMDR, TF-CBT, and am currently working to complete a certificate program in Trauma-Informed, Child-Parent Psychotherapy.
The narratives of life can leave us feeling rough and jagged. Sometimes we need someone to come alongside us as we navigate the rapids, and discover the beauty and new form waiting in still waters. I consider being a part of this process to be a privilege and an honor. I serve children birth-adolescence, families, and adults. I am able to address a variety of needs, with a specialization in serving those who have experienced trauma. I provide an encouraging, supportive, attuned, relationship-focused environment, that is mindful of culture, and, if desired, incorporates faith into the work.
I have trained in Theraplay, EMDR, TF-CBT, and am currently working to complete a certificate program in Trauma-Informed, Child-Parent Psychotherapy.
The narratives of life can leave us feeling rough and jagged. Sometimes we need someone to come alongside us as we navigate the rapids, and discover the beauty and new form waiting in still waters. I consider being a part of this process to be a privilege and an honor. I serve children birth-adolescence, families, and adults. I am able to address a variety of needs, with a specialization in serving those who have experienced trauma. I provide an encouraging, supportive, attuned, relationship-focused environment, that is mindful of culture, and, if desired, incorporates faith into the work.
(618) 408-1309 View (618) 408-1309
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Sellers Bell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
I can help with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, problematic use of alcohol and other substances, trauma, difficulty dealing with emotions, stress related to day-to-day living, struggles with life changes, and self-harming behaviors including suicidal behavior and non-suicidal self-injury.
The number one thing that makes therapy work is the connection between client and therapist. I want to understand what's happening with you so that I can put my skills to good use and help you to meet your therapy goals. My methods are based on scientific research and on my professional experience as a therapist. Many of the techniques I use with clients are techniques that I have applied in my own life to reduce my own suffering and improve my own happiness. I practice much of what I preach, so I know firsthand that these methods work.
I can help with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, problematic use of alcohol and other substances, trauma, difficulty dealing with emotions, stress related to day-to-day living, struggles with life changes, and self-harming behaviors including suicidal behavior and non-suicidal self-injury.
The number one thing that makes therapy work is the connection between client and therapist. I want to understand what's happening with you so that I can put my skills to good use and help you to meet your therapy goals. My methods are based on scientific research and on my professional experience as a therapist. Many of the techniques I use with clients are techniques that I have applied in my own life to reduce my own suffering and improve my own happiness. I practice much of what I preach, so I know firsthand that these methods work.
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Amy Hoffmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, SAC, CCTS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Feeling stressed? Whether life or trauma, I strive to help my clients regain a positive outlook, as well as rebuilding their strength and resiliency to face life’s challenges and stressors. I offer a safe environment for individuals to work through past hurts, find freedom from ongoing struggles, grow in their true self, and thrive in their lives and relationships. I will help you to develop strategies to manage life's challenges and capture your strengths and help you be empowered through personal growth and change. I am Trauma Certified and trained in several modalities, although believe that you are the expert in you.
Feeling stressed? Whether life or trauma, I strive to help my clients regain a positive outlook, as well as rebuilding their strength and resiliency to face life’s challenges and stressors. I offer a safe environment for individuals to work through past hurts, find freedom from ongoing struggles, grow in their true self, and thrive in their lives and relationships. I will help you to develop strategies to manage life's challenges and capture your strengths and help you be empowered through personal growth and change. I am Trauma Certified and trained in several modalities, although believe that you are the expert in you.
(608) 492-0658 View (608) 492-0658
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Kristen L Vesbach
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Trained as an art therapist, professional counselor, and brainspotting therapist, I specialize in using an integrated approach to support individuals facing: difficult transitions, difficulty expressing feelings, anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, creative blocks, perfectionism, grief, women's issues, chronic pain, and high sensitivity (HSP's).
Do you feel overwhelmed by the weight of the world or stuck in a pattern that is not serving you? Have you ever been told that you are too sensitive? If you are hoping to find more meaning in your life and create more of a balance I would love to help you walk through this process. Focusing on strengths, encouraging creativity, and emphasizing the brain/body connection are important factors in finding an authentic balance. "Creativity, which is the expression of our originality, helps us stay mindful that what we bring to the world is completely original and cannot be compared." -Brene Brown
Trained as an art therapist, professional counselor, and brainspotting therapist, I specialize in using an integrated approach to support individuals facing: difficult transitions, difficulty expressing feelings, anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, creative blocks, perfectionism, grief, women's issues, chronic pain, and high sensitivity (HSP's).
Do you feel overwhelmed by the weight of the world or stuck in a pattern that is not serving you? Have you ever been told that you are too sensitive? If you are hoping to find more meaning in your life and create more of a balance I would love to help you walk through this process. Focusing on strengths, encouraging creativity, and emphasizing the brain/body connection are important factors in finding an authentic balance. "Creativity, which is the expression of our originality, helps us stay mindful that what we bring to the world is completely original and cannot be compared." -Brene Brown
(608) 420-5086 View (608) 420-5086
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Jocelyn Marks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
I want to help empower you to be your best self. Sometimes we reach a point in life where we feel stuck and we ask ourselves if healing is possible. As humans, we can struggle when we carry unresolved trauma or stress, which can cause us to hold onto negative beliefs. These beliefs impact the way we see ourselves, others, and the world. I want to help you heal and grow from your past experiences, so that you can feel empowered and able to trust yourself to reach your potential.
I want to help empower you to be your best self. Sometimes we reach a point in life where we feel stuck and we ask ourselves if healing is possible. As humans, we can struggle when we carry unresolved trauma or stress, which can cause us to hold onto negative beliefs. These beliefs impact the way we see ourselves, others, and the world. I want to help you heal and grow from your past experiences, so that you can feel empowered and able to trust yourself to reach your potential.
(608) 200-3286 View (608) 200-3286
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Sarah Kasten
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Sun Prairie, WI 53590  (Online Only)
Hello! I'm Sarah and I'm a licensed professional counselor with over 10 years of experience working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and more. If you are looking for a counselor with experience, compassion, and effective skills, then give me a call. I can help you manage difficult circumstances in your life and create a sense of stability and personal meaning. I utilize a secure video system to provide online counseling sessions to conveniently fit your schedule.
Hello! I'm Sarah and I'm a licensed professional counselor with over 10 years of experience working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and more. If you are looking for a counselor with experience, compassion, and effective skills, then give me a call. I can help you manage difficult circumstances in your life and create a sense of stability and personal meaning. I utilize a secure video system to provide online counseling sessions to conveniently fit your schedule.
(608) 200-2460 View (608) 200-2460
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Rebecca Mahan-Strupp
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Together, we'll dive deeper than coping skills, helping you work through trauma and rediscovering yourself.
You’d do anything to feel okay again—to get rid of the fog that is clouding your every day. You might feel numb or disconnected and it’s affecting your happiness, relationships, and oftentimes, your productivity. Maybe you’ve tried therapy before, but something is still missing. You’ve started thinking and feeling like you’re not good enough or strong enough to handle life. Your sleep is all over the place, and you no longer enjoy the things you used to. I want you to know what you’re feeling is valid. You’ve come to the right place to find hope, healing, and answers.
Together, we'll dive deeper than coping skills, helping you work through trauma and rediscovering yourself.
You’d do anything to feel okay again—to get rid of the fog that is clouding your every day. You might feel numb or disconnected and it’s affecting your happiness, relationships, and oftentimes, your productivity. Maybe you’ve tried therapy before, but something is still missing. You’ve started thinking and feeling like you’re not good enough or strong enough to handle life. Your sleep is all over the place, and you no longer enjoy the things you used to. I want you to know what you’re feeling is valid. You’ve come to the right place to find hope, healing, and answers.
(608) 802-7615 View (608) 802-7615
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Ashley Cook
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
I am trained in EMDR and I am especially interested in working with sexual trauma and complex trauma.
You are the expert on your life and your own experiences. Together, we will create space for you to heal. Although at times you may feel broken, you aren’t in need of fixing; you are navigating systems that are unsatisfactory, which can leave anyone feeling fragmented. Support is the driving factor for change, and I aim to support you through whatever changes present themselves on your path to feeling whole. My clients begin to feel a sense of wholeness that comes from accepting their thoughts and feelings as valid parts of a human experience. These moments of connection in therapy extend into relationships with others and yourself.
I am trained in EMDR and I am especially interested in working with sexual trauma and complex trauma.
You are the expert on your life and your own experiences. Together, we will create space for you to heal. Although at times you may feel broken, you aren’t in need of fixing; you are navigating systems that are unsatisfactory, which can leave anyone feeling fragmented. Support is the driving factor for change, and I aim to support you through whatever changes present themselves on your path to feeling whole. My clients begin to feel a sense of wholeness that comes from accepting their thoughts and feelings as valid parts of a human experience. These moments of connection in therapy extend into relationships with others and yourself.
(608) 200-3282 View (608) 200-3282
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Kelly McKinnon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
My work focuses on clients with concerns related to trauma, anxiety, depression, codependency, grief, attachment and life transitions.
Therapy can offer more than just problem solving and emotional healing. Therapy is often about personal growth and self acceptance. As a licensed professional counselor, I can help guide you in developing the life you want and deserve. People are often fearful about entering therapy. I offer a safe, supportive and collaborative space to allow you to truly look inward. I use empathy, compassion, accountability and humor to help you reach your goals.
My work focuses on clients with concerns related to trauma, anxiety, depression, codependency, grief, attachment and life transitions.
Therapy can offer more than just problem solving and emotional healing. Therapy is often about personal growth and self acceptance. As a licensed professional counselor, I can help guide you in developing the life you want and deserve. People are often fearful about entering therapy. I offer a safe, supportive and collaborative space to allow you to truly look inward. I use empathy, compassion, accountability and humor to help you reach your goals.
(608) 802-8037 View (608) 802-8037
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Kayla Easland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT-IT, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Are you an individual or first responder who struggles with unhealed trauma that has left you feeling disconnected and on edge? You're emotionally and mentally exhausted. You've found yourself here and now you want to find someone who might be able to "get it". I'm here to support YOU. Whether you're a first responder or you've experienced a traumatic event or childhood trauma... you're ready to heal from the trauma that has you re-living the past. If this sounds like you, it's time to feel more fulfilled. I'm here to tell you that nothing is wrong with you, you're not broken, and it's not your fault. Healing is possible.
Are you an individual or first responder who struggles with unhealed trauma that has left you feeling disconnected and on edge? You're emotionally and mentally exhausted. You've found yourself here and now you want to find someone who might be able to "get it". I'm here to support YOU. Whether you're a first responder or you've experienced a traumatic event or childhood trauma... you're ready to heal from the trauma that has you re-living the past. If this sounds like you, it's time to feel more fulfilled. I'm here to tell you that nothing is wrong with you, you're not broken, and it's not your fault. Healing is possible.
(608) 719-4419 View (608) 719-4419
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Anne-Marie Makongho
Counselor, MSE, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
My work with clients is strength-based, client-centered, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed care.
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, burned out, struggling with your mental health, and substance use due to life transitions, relationships, peer relationships, school, parenting/co-parenting struggles, divorce, traumatic experiences, abuse, balancing work and personal life, and other stress-triggering events? I offer online and in-office therapy sessions working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families with a holistic approach to helping clients. Taking New CLIENTS, no waitlist.
My work with clients is strength-based, client-centered, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed care.
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, burned out, struggling with your mental health, and substance use due to life transitions, relationships, peer relationships, school, parenting/co-parenting struggles, divorce, traumatic experiences, abuse, balancing work and personal life, and other stress-triggering events? I offer online and in-office therapy sessions working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families with a holistic approach to helping clients. Taking New CLIENTS, no waitlist.
(608) 596-5862 View (608) 596-5862
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Katie Geiser
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sun Prairie, WI 53590  (Online Only)
I am an anxiety and trauma specialist and I want to help you feel more confident in your life. Often life experiences have a way of impacting how we navigate our life. This might look like using a lot of energy or effort to avoid something bad happening or avoiding things altogether. We can be consumed with worry that leaves us feeling stuck, helpless, and unsure how to feel better. You may feel alone, but it doesn’t mean you need to move though it alone.
I am an anxiety and trauma specialist and I want to help you feel more confident in your life. Often life experiences have a way of impacting how we navigate our life. This might look like using a lot of energy or effort to avoid something bad happening or avoiding things altogether. We can be consumed with worry that leaves us feeling stuck, helpless, and unsure how to feel better. You may feel alone, but it doesn’t mean you need to move though it alone.
(608) 200-2444 View (608) 200-2444
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Jonathan Triggs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LPC-IT, MDiv, NCC
Verified Verified
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
I am passionate about providing assistance to those who are seeking growth, self-exploration, and healing. I am skilled in working with individuals who are experiencing a variety of mental health concerns including trauma, anxiety, and depression. Clients can expect to be treated with respect in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental atmosphere. I use a variety of treatment modalities including EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I am passionate about providing assistance to those who are seeking growth, self-exploration, and healing. I am skilled in working with individuals who are experiencing a variety of mental health concerns including trauma, anxiety, and depression. Clients can expect to be treated with respect in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental atmosphere. I use a variety of treatment modalities including EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
(608) 478-4858 View (608) 478-4858
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Rachel Grzenia-Franchi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has found their passion in treating diagnoses along the anxiety spectrum, including Social Anxiety, Specific Phobias, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety and Trauma/PTSD, I enjoy working with individuals ages 13 and older, and utilize evidenced based treatments to support them in reducing challenges presented by their diagnoses. I have worked in several different settings including residential and intensive outpatient programs. I enjoy working with clients to meet their treatment goals, and celebrate their success with them.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has found their passion in treating diagnoses along the anxiety spectrum, including Social Anxiety, Specific Phobias, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety and Trauma/PTSD, I enjoy working with individuals ages 13 and older, and utilize evidenced based treatments to support them in reducing challenges presented by their diagnoses. I have worked in several different settings including residential and intensive outpatient programs. I enjoy working with clients to meet their treatment goals, and celebrate their success with them.
(608) 975-3637 View (608) 975-3637
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Daniel J Cruger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC, CSI-T
Verified Verified
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Waitlist for new clients
I am experienced in trauma treatment, anxiety, depression, substance use, using cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, EMDR, and polyvagal therapies. I believe in a practical application of evidenced based therapies, displaying compassion for all of the struggles in life.
I am experienced in trauma treatment, anxiety, depression, substance use, using cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, EMDR, and polyvagal therapies. I believe in a practical application of evidenced based therapies, displaying compassion for all of the struggles in life.
(608) 546-9377 View (608) 546-9377
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Stacey Dulin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
This includes PTSD, relationships, situational and sexual violence.
Are you looking for help with life's challenges? Do you strive for inner peace and happiness? I can help you through these difficult times and assist you with making important decisions you may be facing. We will work together to come up with individualized solutions to help you overcome your obstacles so you can be your authentic self. I want to provide you with a safe, supportive environment, and want you to feel comfortable, so I often incorporate relaxation exercises into sessions. I am experienced in providing a wide variety of therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families.
This includes PTSD, relationships, situational and sexual violence.
Are you looking for help with life's challenges? Do you strive for inner peace and happiness? I can help you through these difficult times and assist you with making important decisions you may be facing. We will work together to come up with individualized solutions to help you overcome your obstacles so you can be your authentic self. I want to provide you with a safe, supportive environment, and want you to feel comfortable, so I often incorporate relaxation exercises into sessions. I am experienced in providing a wide variety of therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families.
(608) 807-2399 View (608) 807-2399
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Jason C Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Although I see clients from 10 yo to 100 yo, my expertise lies with connecting with disengaged youth and struggling adults who may find themselves battling a variety of concerns related to Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Anger and Grief.
Although I see clients from 10 yo to 100 yo, my expertise lies with connecting with disengaged youth and struggling adults who may find themselves battling a variety of concerns related to Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Anger and Grief.
(608) 713-8068 View (608) 713-8068
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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.