Trauma and PTSD Treatment Centers in Miami, FL
Imagine being in a treatment environment with people you come to see as family. People who take the time to get to know you, see your struggles and react in real time to give you the support you need. People dedicated and passionate about teaching you how to embrace your mental health symptoms as signals that inform us rather than something to be ashamed of experiencing. People who earn your trust and believe in your ability to advocate for yourself. A place far away from the fancy accommodations that only serve to distract you from your true purpose of treatment, recovery, education and wellness. Imagine what it would be like to set a foundation for the independence you deserve, gained by an awareness of when you're symptoms begin. This awareness allows you to act on your own to lessen the intensity of those symptoms before they become overwhelming. Imagine, no more. The Florida Oasis provides this and so much more.
Imagine being in a treatment environment with people you come to see as family. People who take the time to get to know you, see your struggles and react in real time to give you the support you need. People dedicated and passionate about teaching you how to embrace your mental health symptoms as signals that inform us rather than something to be ashamed of experiencing. People who earn your trust and believe in your ability to advocate for yourself. A place far away from the fancy accommodations that only serve to distract you from your true purpose of treatment, recovery, education and wellness. Imagine what it would be like to set a foundation for the independence you deserve, gained by an awareness of when you're symptoms begin. This awareness allows you to act on your own to lessen the intensity of those symptoms before they become overwhelming. Imagine, no more. The Florida Oasis provides this and so much more.
We help individuals and communities recover from the effects of opioid addiction. Peace Club was started out of necessity. Too many of our friends and neighbors have died from opioid-related deaths or find themselves stuck in a cycle of dependency. Our goal is to take the best from the addiction industry and add the pieces we believe are missing: quality over convenience, innovation over conventions, and people over profits.
We help individuals and communities recover from the effects of opioid addiction. Peace Club was started out of necessity. Too many of our friends and neighbors have died from opioid-related deaths or find themselves stuck in a cycle of dependency. Our goal is to take the best from the addiction industry and add the pieces we believe are missing: quality over convenience, innovation over conventions, and people over profits.
Moriah Behavioral Health: Eating Disorder Division
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Miami, FL 33109
At Eden, we understand the complex challenges faced by adolescent girls struggling with eating disorders and we are here to help you find the strength that exists within to effect change in your life. Our goal is that you leave our program with the tools and ability to create a meaningful life of your own. We have created a safe and secure environment for you to heal in a residential setting. We are fully staffed; 24/7; for the support you will need on your journey. Each home has a small milieu that allows for a targeted approach based on your current needs. This means there will always be multiple staff members available to support your journey.
At Eden, we understand the complex challenges faced by adolescent girls struggling with eating disorders and we are here to help you find the strength that exists within to effect change in your life. Our goal is that you leave our program with the tools and ability to create a meaningful life of your own. We have created a safe and secure environment for you to heal in a residential setting. We are fully staffed; 24/7; for the support you will need on your journey. Each home has a small milieu that allows for a targeted approach based on your current needs. This means there will always be multiple staff members available to support your journey.
All Points North Lodge is a luxury mind-body health treatment center specializing in addiction treatment, trauma therapy, and mental health. All Points North (APN) Lodge offers a cutting-edge combination of holistic and science-based approaches to propel clients beyond recovery to a life of sustainable health, purpose, and fulfillment. Nestled in the heart of the Rockies just outside Vail, CO, APN Lodge offers residential, PHP, and IOP treatment with an emphasis on group therapy, individual therapy, trauma-integration, family work, a variety of modalities, a wellness environment, and experiential groups. APN Lodge melds evidence-based guidance and custom-curation to help you reach your optimal health. We’re more than a rehab. Our Joint Commission-accredited programs have helped our clients reach the top 5% of client outcomes across the nation, as measured by the Acorn collaboration. If you're ready to find new tools, insight, and a new life, we're ready for you.
All Points North Lodge is a luxury mind-body health treatment center specializing in addiction treatment, trauma therapy, and mental health. All Points North (APN) Lodge offers a cutting-edge combination of holistic and science-based approaches to propel clients beyond recovery to a life of sustainable health, purpose, and fulfillment. Nestled in the heart of the Rockies just outside Vail, CO, APN Lodge offers residential, PHP, and IOP treatment with an emphasis on group therapy, individual therapy, trauma-integration, family work, a variety of modalities, a wellness environment, and experiential groups. APN Lodge melds evidence-based guidance and custom-curation to help you reach your optimal health. We’re more than a rehab. Our Joint Commission-accredited programs have helped our clients reach the top 5% of client outcomes across the nation, as measured by the Acorn collaboration. If you're ready to find new tools, insight, and a new life, we're ready for you.
Joint Commission accredited and AHCA certified, Celadon Recovery Campus is a residential addiction treatment facility on the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers. Our beautiful campus offers healing, rest, discovery, and recovery. Celadon Recovery’s holistic approach for wellness is innovative, unique and unlike any hospital-type program. At Celadon, our residents are able to address mental health issues including PTSD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and more. We provide a full continuum of addiction and mental health disorder care in one resort-like setting. This includes detox, residential, PHP, IOP, OP, and continuing care / medication management. Our patient's are able to address many areas of mental health such as: Depression, Anxiety, Bi-polar Disorder, PTSD, mood disorders, phobias, substance use disorder, and more.
Joint Commission accredited and AHCA certified, Celadon Recovery Campus is a residential addiction treatment facility on the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers. Our beautiful campus offers healing, rest, discovery, and recovery. Celadon Recovery’s holistic approach for wellness is innovative, unique and unlike any hospital-type program. At Celadon, our residents are able to address mental health issues including PTSD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and more. We provide a full continuum of addiction and mental health disorder care in one resort-like setting. This includes detox, residential, PHP, IOP, OP, and continuing care / medication management. Our patient's are able to address many areas of mental health such as: Depression, Anxiety, Bi-polar Disorder, PTSD, mood disorders, phobias, substance use disorder, and more.
Embark Behavioral Health is a leading network of exceptional treatment and therapy programs across the United States. We specialize in preteens, teens, and young adults, struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance abuse issues. Our programs include in-home treatment, virtual coaching and counseling, outpatient clinics, that offer intensive outpatient programs (IOPs), and therapeutic day treatment programs, also known as a partial hospitalization program (PHPs), wilderness therapy, short-term residential treatment programs, long-term residential treatment, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
Embark Behavioral Health is a leading network of exceptional treatment and therapy programs across the United States. We specialize in preteens, teens, and young adults, struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance abuse issues. Our programs include in-home treatment, virtual coaching and counseling, outpatient clinics, that offer intensive outpatient programs (IOPs), and therapeutic day treatment programs, also known as a partial hospitalization program (PHPs), wilderness therapy, short-term residential treatment programs, long-term residential treatment, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
Our mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment to create lasting change for men with gender specific treatment who are struggling with addiction or substance abuse by incorporating realistic spiritual living practices that can be carried on successfully for a lifetime of sobriety. Our treatment graduates will experience new daily living, full of renewed self-esteem, acceptance, reduced stress, less anxiety, and wonderful healing of trauma. Our individualized treatment plans use approaches proven to help clients learn to experience their emotions and develop the tools to recover from drug dependency. Following residential treatment at Augustine Recovery, clients have the option to live in our transitional sober living housing and participate in our community-based intensive outpatient treatment program.
Our mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment to create lasting change for men with gender specific treatment who are struggling with addiction or substance abuse by incorporating realistic spiritual living practices that can be carried on successfully for a lifetime of sobriety. Our treatment graduates will experience new daily living, full of renewed self-esteem, acceptance, reduced stress, less anxiety, and wonderful healing of trauma. Our individualized treatment plans use approaches proven to help clients learn to experience their emotions and develop the tools to recover from drug dependency. Following residential treatment at Augustine Recovery, clients have the option to live in our transitional sober living housing and participate in our community-based intensive outpatient treatment program.
The Refuge A Healing Place - Detox Program
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Miami, FL 33156
The Refuge, A Healing Place, located in Ocklawaha, Florida, offers a detoxification program for adults age 18 and older who are struggling with addictions to alcohol, opioids, prescription drugs, and other substances. Sometimes, people turn to drugs or alcohol as a way to cope with stress, the effects of trauma, or difficult life circumstances. Unfortunately, this can lead to addictions and increased tolerance as people require more of the substance to achieve the same outcomes. When someone suddenly stops using a substance, they may experience a range of uncomfortable, painful, or dangerous effects. It's crucial for individuals in this situation to seek support from qualified medical professionals who can help them manage their withdrawal symptoms safely. Clients typically participate in our detox program for three to seven days before transitioning to our residential treatment program. However, a client’s individual progress, needs, and goals determine their actual length of stay.
The Refuge, A Healing Place, located in Ocklawaha, Florida, offers a detoxification program for adults age 18 and older who are struggling with addictions to alcohol, opioids, prescription drugs, and other substances. Sometimes, people turn to drugs or alcohol as a way to cope with stress, the effects of trauma, or difficult life circumstances. Unfortunately, this can lead to addictions and increased tolerance as people require more of the substance to achieve the same outcomes. When someone suddenly stops using a substance, they may experience a range of uncomfortable, painful, or dangerous effects. It's crucial for individuals in this situation to seek support from qualified medical professionals who can help them manage their withdrawal symptoms safely. Clients typically participate in our detox program for three to seven days before transitioning to our residential treatment program. However, a client’s individual progress, needs, and goals determine their actual length of stay.
At Center for Discovery, we have built a legacy that has helped thousands of patients in eating disorder recovery. Since 1997, our continuum of care takes treatment out of hospitals and into real-life settings. Our evidence-based and trauma-informed treatments give our patients the coping skills and encouragement they need to navigate real-life recovery. Our team gets to the heart of why patients have a disorder—this means asking questions and providing therapies that reveal the root causes, all in a space that is filled with compassion and security. From the moment our patients step through the doors, they’ll begin developing the tools needed for everyday life after treatment.
At Center for Discovery, we have built a legacy that has helped thousands of patients in eating disorder recovery. Since 1997, our continuum of care takes treatment out of hospitals and into real-life settings. Our evidence-based and trauma-informed treatments give our patients the coping skills and encouragement they need to navigate real-life recovery. Our team gets to the heart of why patients have a disorder—this means asking questions and providing therapies that reveal the root causes, all in a space that is filled with compassion and security. From the moment our patients step through the doors, they’ll begin developing the tools needed for everyday life after treatment.
RECO Intensive | Renowned Addiction Treatment
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Miami, FL 33101
Nationally Accredited and Licensed. At RECO Intensive, our goal is to guide clients through the impactful transitions that arise within the realm of recovery. We believe that each individual is unique. Consequently, each treatment plan and metamorphosis in recovery must be unique, too. As we work to recreate joy and to instill patience, self-awareness, and responsibility in those who are suffering from addiction, we understand and address the specific intricacies of each individual's history. Each personalized care plan will include specialized therapies suited to your background and progress in recovery. As a team, we tailor your RECO experience to correlate with your past-and to embolden the person you will become within your newfound independence from addiction.
Nationally Accredited and Licensed. At RECO Intensive, our goal is to guide clients through the impactful transitions that arise within the realm of recovery. We believe that each individual is unique. Consequently, each treatment plan and metamorphosis in recovery must be unique, too. As we work to recreate joy and to instill patience, self-awareness, and responsibility in those who are suffering from addiction, we understand and address the specific intricacies of each individual's history. Each personalized care plan will include specialized therapies suited to your background and progress in recovery. As a team, we tailor your RECO experience to correlate with your past-and to embolden the person you will become within your newfound independence from addiction.
Neuro Psychiatric Addiction Clinic is a 30 bed JCAHO accredited treatment facility located in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. The facility is licensed to provide substance abuse detox, residential treatment and dual-diagnosis treatment, as well as primary mental health residential treatment. The treatment programs are designed for adult men and woman who have a sincere desire to become substance free from alcohol and drugs. It is also designed to treat individuals who have co-occurring or primary mental health problems. The facility is an extremely attractive and new facility which is located in a upscale residential neighborhood in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. It has been designed to lend itself and contribute to a persons treatment by creating a comfortable and relaxed treatment environment. Individuals who are addicted to Opiates, Benzo's, Alcohol, Methamphetamine, Methadone, Cocaine or any other prescribed medications or illegal drugs will find exceptional treatment at the Neuro Psychiatric Addiction Treatment program.
Neuro Psychiatric Addiction Clinic is a 30 bed JCAHO accredited treatment facility located in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. The facility is licensed to provide substance abuse detox, residential treatment and dual-diagnosis treatment, as well as primary mental health residential treatment. The treatment programs are designed for adult men and woman who have a sincere desire to become substance free from alcohol and drugs. It is also designed to treat individuals who have co-occurring or primary mental health problems. The facility is an extremely attractive and new facility which is located in a upscale residential neighborhood in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. It has been designed to lend itself and contribute to a persons treatment by creating a comfortable and relaxed treatment environment. Individuals who are addicted to Opiates, Benzo's, Alcohol, Methamphetamine, Methadone, Cocaine or any other prescribed medications or illegal drugs will find exceptional treatment at the Neuro Psychiatric Addiction Treatment program.
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The Beachcomber Substance Abuse Treatment Facility
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33145
We are here to help anyone who is struggling with substance abuse. We offer help for those struggling with things such as; Alcohol, Drugs, Codependency, trauma, adult children of substance abusers, occurring disorders, and "chem-sex". We also have a LGBTQ group (led by LGBTQ therapist) that offer a safe space to process. Process Addiction such as; Gambling, Shopping, Food, Gaming,Porn, and Sex.
We are here to help anyone who is struggling with substance abuse. We offer help for those struggling with things such as; Alcohol, Drugs, Codependency, trauma, adult children of substance abusers, occurring disorders, and "chem-sex". We also have a LGBTQ group (led by LGBTQ therapist) that offer a safe space to process. Process Addiction such as; Gambling, Shopping, Food, Gaming,Porn, and Sex.
Jackson House focuses on short-term, comprehensive residential treatment focusing on core issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, psychosis, and grief and loss. Our multi-disciplinary team focuses on a variety of therapeutic techniques to ensure that every client gets the care that they need. Our home-like atmosphere allows clients to easily transition from residential care to less structured outpatient treatment. At Jackson House, we know that you have other responsibilities to maintain such as work, social life, and family. It is our mission to make sure you get back to your true self and back to being able to thrive in your day-to-day responsibilities.
Jackson House focuses on short-term, comprehensive residential treatment focusing on core issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, psychosis, and grief and loss. Our multi-disciplinary team focuses on a variety of therapeutic techniques to ensure that every client gets the care that they need. Our home-like atmosphere allows clients to easily transition from residential care to less structured outpatient treatment. At Jackson House, we know that you have other responsibilities to maintain such as work, social life, and family. It is our mission to make sure you get back to your true self and back to being able to thrive in your day-to-day responsibilities.
Hanley Center, part of Hanley Foundation’s treatment programming, provides a broad range of care for those seeking healing from addiction. From detoxification and medical stabilization to individualized therapies and continuing care planning, Hanley is proud to offer innovative and effective addiction treatment programs for every demographic. We understand how addiction affects the entire family system, and we take every individual’s unique life circumstances into account when creating our personalized treatment plans. Regardless of your situation, we can help. Our team provides a broad range of programming, combining decades of experience with the most advanced research on the disease of addiction. Each plan for recovery includes proven, evidence-based therapies designed to treat the various dimensions of health — body, mind, and spirit. Hanley Center provides age and gender-specific residential primary addiction treatment for men (ages 18+), women (ages 18+), and older adults.
Hanley Center, part of Hanley Foundation’s treatment programming, provides a broad range of care for those seeking healing from addiction. From detoxification and medical stabilization to individualized therapies and continuing care planning, Hanley is proud to offer innovative and effective addiction treatment programs for every demographic. We understand how addiction affects the entire family system, and we take every individual’s unique life circumstances into account when creating our personalized treatment plans. Regardless of your situation, we can help. Our team provides a broad range of programming, combining decades of experience with the most advanced research on the disease of addiction. Each plan for recovery includes proven, evidence-based therapies designed to treat the various dimensions of health — body, mind, and spirit. Hanley Center provides age and gender-specific residential primary addiction treatment for men (ages 18+), women (ages 18+), and older adults.
Don't settle for any generic treatment center. You deserve care that actually helps you stay sober for good and recover from mental health challenges. Backed by 10-years of experience, 10K+ success stories, hundreds of verified positive online reviews and partnerships with both the NFL and university researchers, Ambrosia is the change you've been looking for. Offering dual diagnosis and trauma treatment programs. We specialize in treating substance abuse, depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, PTSD, ADHD and other cases.
Don't settle for any generic treatment center. You deserve care that actually helps you stay sober for good and recover from mental health challenges. Backed by 10-years of experience, 10K+ success stories, hundreds of verified positive online reviews and partnerships with both the NFL and university researchers, Ambrosia is the change you've been looking for. Offering dual diagnosis and trauma treatment programs. We specialize in treating substance abuse, depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, PTSD, ADHD and other cases.
Arise Hillside Treatment Center is a co-ed, social rehabilitation facility for adults (18-59) who struggle with primary mental health and dual diagnoses needs. Arise Hillside Treatment Center is guided by a set of core values that complement our commitment to providing exceptional care by supporting individuals on their mental health and dual diagnoses journeys. The trademark of AHTC is our commitment to delivering high quality, personalized behavioral health care.
Arise Hillside Treatment Center is a co-ed, social rehabilitation facility for adults (18-59) who struggle with primary mental health and dual diagnoses needs. Arise Hillside Treatment Center is guided by a set of core values that complement our commitment to providing exceptional care by supporting individuals on their mental health and dual diagnoses journeys. The trademark of AHTC is our commitment to delivering high quality, personalized behavioral health care.
Embark Behavioral Health is a leading network of exceptional treatment and therapy programs across the United States. We specialize in preteens, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance abuse issues. Our programs include in-home treatment, virtual coaching and counseling, outpatient clinics that offer intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) and therapeutic day treatment programs, also known as a partial hospitalization program (PHPs), wilderness therapy, short-term residential treatment programs, long-term residential treatment, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
Embark Behavioral Health is a leading network of exceptional treatment and therapy programs across the United States. We specialize in preteens, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance abuse issues. Our programs include in-home treatment, virtual coaching and counseling, outpatient clinics that offer intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) and therapeutic day treatment programs, also known as a partial hospitalization program (PHPs), wilderness therapy, short-term residential treatment programs, long-term residential treatment, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
1-888-827-7736 – The Scott: Your discreet concierge luxury rehab, a hybrid of a US Medical Boards model. Featured in The Hollywood Reporter & Newsweek Magazine! We are the leader in private concierge luxury rehab, offering discreet, personalized treatment at home or an exclusive destination of your choice. Do you have a unique request? Our distinguished medical and clinical team specializes in concierge luxury rehab services across the US, Europe, and exotic global locations. Tailor your experience with a curated treatment plan just for you: Medical Des Concierge, Treatment Des Concierge, Home Healthcare, Treatment Tourism, Family Des Concierge, Couples Des Concierge, and Business Des Concierge. Our multidisciplinary treatment team is composed of the top professionals in our field — board-certified, licensed, and renowned for their expertise. We address alcohol use disorder, prescription medication dependency, couples and family treatment, pain management, dual diagnosis, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more. We are Waatme Accredited and a proud Forbes Business Council Member. Our hallmark is unparalleled care, privacy, and discretion. Established in 2010.
1-888-827-7736 – The Scott: Your discreet concierge luxury rehab, a hybrid of a US Medical Boards model. Featured in The Hollywood Reporter & Newsweek Magazine! We are the leader in private concierge luxury rehab, offering discreet, personalized treatment at home or an exclusive destination of your choice. Do you have a unique request? Our distinguished medical and clinical team specializes in concierge luxury rehab services across the US, Europe, and exotic global locations. Tailor your experience with a curated treatment plan just for you: Medical Des Concierge, Treatment Des Concierge, Home Healthcare, Treatment Tourism, Family Des Concierge, Couples Des Concierge, and Business Des Concierge. Our multidisciplinary treatment team is composed of the top professionals in our field — board-certified, licensed, and renowned for their expertise. We address alcohol use disorder, prescription medication dependency, couples and family treatment, pain management, dual diagnosis, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more. We are Waatme Accredited and a proud Forbes Business Council Member. Our hallmark is unparalleled care, privacy, and discretion. Established in 2010.
The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center is a brand new, world-class behavioral health treatment center founded by widely recognized thought-leaders in mental health and substance abuse disorders. We put those who suffer on a path to thriving in all areas of life through uniquely tailored clinical, spiritual, and psychiatric support. We are primarily focused on mental health, while also specializing in addiction treatment. Our co-founders Ben Brafman and Jaime Blaustein are regarded as thought-leaders in behavioral health; they are hands-on experts who combine clinical knowledge and practical experience. Ben Brafman was the CEO and founder of Destination Hope, a premier addiction treatment center in Florida, where he met Jaime Blaustein, an addict who attended Ben's treatment center at 21 years old. Jaime went on to recover at 24 years old, sponsor many men, receive his MBA at Duke University, and enter Wall Street as an investment banker. Our approach is passionate and authentic; our treatment design and dynamic is real and genuine, not a cookie-cutter approach. Lastly, we are small and intimate - focused on family, community, and human connection.
The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center is a brand new, world-class behavioral health treatment center founded by widely recognized thought-leaders in mental health and substance abuse disorders. We put those who suffer on a path to thriving in all areas of life through uniquely tailored clinical, spiritual, and psychiatric support. We are primarily focused on mental health, while also specializing in addiction treatment. Our co-founders Ben Brafman and Jaime Blaustein are regarded as thought-leaders in behavioral health; they are hands-on experts who combine clinical knowledge and practical experience. Ben Brafman was the CEO and founder of Destination Hope, a premier addiction treatment center in Florida, where he met Jaime Blaustein, an addict who attended Ben's treatment center at 21 years old. Jaime went on to recover at 24 years old, sponsor many men, receive his MBA at Duke University, and enter Wall Street as an investment banker. Our approach is passionate and authentic; our treatment design and dynamic is real and genuine, not a cookie-cutter approach. Lastly, we are small and intimate - focused on family, community, and human connection.
At CWC, we understand that everyone has their own unique personality and character traits developed by life experiences, background and belief systems. Our program is designed to support a variety of diverse and evidence based approaches. Backed by three Ph.D. level clinicians and a highly experiences staff, we have created a customized program providing small groups and individual therapy to ensure we meet the needs of each and every client.
At CWC, we understand that everyone has their own unique personality and character traits developed by life experiences, background and belief systems. Our program is designed to support a variety of diverse and evidence based approaches. Backed by three Ph.D. level clinicians and a highly experiences staff, we have created a customized program providing small groups and individual therapy to ensure we meet the needs of each and every client.
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Trauma and PTSD Treatment Centers
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.