Photo of Elizabeth Lemons, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in North Carolina
Elizabeth Lemons
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28209  (Online Only)
Elizabeth "Liz" Lemons is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who manages and treats a wide range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, ADHD, sleep/insomnia, OCD, Bipolar II, PTSD, substance use, and other areas. She has over 10 years of experience working with teens, adults, and seniors.
Elizabeth "Liz" Lemons is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who manages and treats a wide range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, ADHD, sleep/insomnia, OCD, Bipolar II, PTSD, substance use, and other areas. She has over 10 years of experience working with teens, adults, and seniors.
(704) 610-5313 View (704) 610-5313
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Alchemy Healthy Minds and Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, MSN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jacksonville, NC 28546
We specialize in the treatment of ADHD, Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Trauma, Personality Disorders and Sleep disturbances but have significant training with a variety of psychiatric disorders.
Welcome to Alchemy Healthy Minds and Wellness! We are a nurse practitioner, women, veteran, and mom owned private practice serving the mental health medication management needs of Jacksonville, NC and surrounding areas. With close to 30 years of nursing experience between our two psychiatric nurse practitioners we have a rich background of experience to guide you in meeting your individualized treatment goals. We currently offer services for patients ages 6-65 for medication management, genetic testing, and order appropriate laboratory monitoring.
We specialize in the treatment of ADHD, Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Trauma, Personality Disorders and Sleep disturbances but have significant training with a variety of psychiatric disorders.
Welcome to Alchemy Healthy Minds and Wellness! We are a nurse practitioner, women, veteran, and mom owned private practice serving the mental health medication management needs of Jacksonville, NC and surrounding areas. With close to 30 years of nursing experience between our two psychiatric nurse practitioners we have a rich background of experience to guide you in meeting your individualized treatment goals. We currently offer services for patients ages 6-65 for medication management, genetic testing, and order appropriate laboratory monitoring.
(910) 773-5908 View (910) 773-5908
Photo of Aris Azar, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in North Carolina
Aris Azar
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, AGNP
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28210
I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner offering a blend of psychotherapy and medication management to help you achieve your goals. My aim is to deliver expert care that aligns with your values and addresses your concerns by offering flexible scheduling, 7 days a week that includes weekends and evenings for your convenience. I have expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of psychiatric conditions including ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, panic disorder and many others. I also provide a holistic approach that integrates therapy seamlessly into your sessions.
I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner offering a blend of psychotherapy and medication management to help you achieve your goals. My aim is to deliver expert care that aligns with your values and addresses your concerns by offering flexible scheduling, 7 days a week that includes weekends and evenings for your convenience. I have expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of psychiatric conditions including ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, panic disorder and many others. I also provide a holistic approach that integrates therapy seamlessly into your sessions.
(704) 610-5876 View (704) 610-5876
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Joseph Vincent Jordan
Physician Assistant, MS, PA-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27513  (Online Only)
I am a board-certified PA with a certificate of additional qualifications in psychiatry (CAQ-Psychiatry). I have experience working with adults with a myriad of psychiatric illnesses, but I have a vested interest in LGBTQ+ mental healthcare, treatment-resistant depression, personality disorders, and trauma-based disorders.
I am a board-certified PA with a certificate of additional qualifications in psychiatry (CAQ-Psychiatry). I have experience working with adults with a myriad of psychiatric illnesses, but I have a vested interest in LGBTQ+ mental healthcare, treatment-resistant depression, personality disorders, and trauma-based disorders.
(919) 355-0667 View (919) 355-0667
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Michelle Maust
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27603
Dr. Michelle Maust was a doctor in the United States Army and has the knowledge and tools to help those working through crises. Dr. Maust specializes in adults suffering from anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia.
Dr. Michelle Maust was a doctor in the United States Army and has the knowledge and tools to help those working through crises. Dr. Maust specializes in adults suffering from anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia.
(855) 698-1551 View (855) 698-1551
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Stephanie Price
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27601  (Online Only)
She has additional post-residency experience working in the outpatient setting treating multiple conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, insomnia, OCD and psychotic disorders.
Dr. Stephanie Price is a board-certified psychiatrist. Her practice focuses on medication management and supportive therapy. She believes in a collaborative approach to treatment planning because shared decision-making helps provide the best outcome for patients. She went to college at the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY and received her degree in Microbiology. She completed her medical education at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Spartanburg, SC, and completed her residency training at Creighton University School of Medicine-Valleywise Health in Phoenix, AZ.
She has additional post-residency experience working in the outpatient setting treating multiple conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, insomnia, OCD and psychotic disorders.
Dr. Stephanie Price is a board-certified psychiatrist. Her practice focuses on medication management and supportive therapy. She believes in a collaborative approach to treatment planning because shared decision-making helps provide the best outcome for patients. She went to college at the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY and received her degree in Microbiology. She completed her medical education at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Spartanburg, SC, and completed her residency training at Creighton University School of Medicine-Valleywise Health in Phoenix, AZ.
(919) 752-3578 View (919) 752-3578
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Erica Palmiero
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
My primary focus includes perinatal care encompassing mood struggles, grief, and trauma.
Are you struggling with ups and downs in your mood? Or feeling tense, anxious, or irritable for no apparent reason? I am a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and have completed advanced perinatal mental health training through Postpartum Support International. I have worked in numerous inpatient settings including New York Presbyterian’s Division of Psychiatry and have over fifteen years of experience providing psychiatric care across the lifespan. Specializing in therapy and medication management, I use a holistic and integrative approach to diagnose and treat anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions.
My primary focus includes perinatal care encompassing mood struggles, grief, and trauma.
Are you struggling with ups and downs in your mood? Or feeling tense, anxious, or irritable for no apparent reason? I am a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and have completed advanced perinatal mental health training through Postpartum Support International. I have worked in numerous inpatient settings including New York Presbyterian’s Division of Psychiatry and have over fifteen years of experience providing psychiatric care across the lifespan. Specializing in therapy and medication management, I use a holistic and integrative approach to diagnose and treat anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions.
(919) 635-4056 View (919) 635-4056
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Mariah Mitchell
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP , APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
Now accepting new patients- often with same week or next week appointments. I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice. I have 9 years of experience in mental health in a variety of settings. I have extensive experience working with patients across the lifespan and a variety of gender identities and backgrounds. I have treated a range of mental health disorders including but not limited to: schizophrenia, PTSD, bipolar, depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, personality disorders, and behavioral developmental disorders.
Now accepting new patients- often with same week or next week appointments. I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice. I have 9 years of experience in mental health in a variety of settings. I have extensive experience working with patients across the lifespan and a variety of gender identities and backgrounds. I have treated a range of mental health disorders including but not limited to: schizophrenia, PTSD, bipolar, depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, personality disorders, and behavioral developmental disorders.
(919) 367-1705 View (919) 367-1705
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Vinesprings Behavioral Health, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-C
Verified Verified
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526  (Online Only)
I provide patient-centered and comprehensive services that include assessing, diagnosing, treating, and ongoing management of a wide range of mental illnesses and behavioral problems. I provide exceptional care to patients with conditions including depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I am specialized in psychiatric medication management for the adult population and brief individual psychotherapy.
I provide patient-centered and comprehensive services that include assessing, diagnosing, treating, and ongoing management of a wide range of mental illnesses and behavioral problems. I provide exceptional care to patients with conditions including depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I am specialized in psychiatric medication management for the adult population and brief individual psychotherapy.
(984) 237-8189 View (984) 237-8189
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Bret Guidry
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28210
Dr. Guidry graduated from LSU Medical School in New Orleans. He completed his psychiatry residency training in Augusta Georgia. He is uniquely qualified a psychiatrist and a surgeon. Dr. Guidry is board certified in Psychiatry and OBGYN. His specialties include the treatment of depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, sexual disorders, anger management, sexual assault, and trauma. Dr. Guidry is a combat veteran, who retired from the United States Army after 25 years of service. He enjoys spending time with his family, writing novels, playing his guitar, and riding his motorcycle on mountain backroads.
Dr. Guidry graduated from LSU Medical School in New Orleans. He completed his psychiatry residency training in Augusta Georgia. He is uniquely qualified a psychiatrist and a surgeon. Dr. Guidry is board certified in Psychiatry and OBGYN. His specialties include the treatment of depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, sexual disorders, anger management, sexual assault, and trauma. Dr. Guidry is a combat veteran, who retired from the United States Army after 25 years of service. He enjoys spending time with his family, writing novels, playing his guitar, and riding his motorcycle on mountain backroads.
(980) 575-0518 View (980) 575-0518
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Patricia Carter
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Matthews, NC 28105
Patricia Carter is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner. She is a mastered prepared advanced nurse with ten plus years of nursing experience. Knowledgeable in caring and treating patients in inpatient, outpatient, crisis, and skilled long-term settings. She is actively involved in promoting recovery for those with mental illness, addiction, and trauma through the integration of innovative and evidence based clinical practice and psychosocial needs.
Patricia Carter is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner. She is a mastered prepared advanced nurse with ten plus years of nursing experience. Knowledgeable in caring and treating patients in inpatient, outpatient, crisis, and skilled long-term settings. She is actively involved in promoting recovery for those with mental illness, addiction, and trauma through the integration of innovative and evidence based clinical practice and psychosocial needs.
(704) 459-1057 View (704) 459-1057
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Casey Mental Health Collaborative
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27615
We also offer Individualized therapy in a supportive and comfortable environment to help individuals change unhealthy thinking patterns and behavior, address trauma and gain wellbeing.
At Casey Mental Health Collaborative, we are committed to offering the best mental health care. Our psychiatrist, physician's assistants, nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists offer well-rounded, researched-based treatment approaches to target most mental health symptoms. Our goal is for you to feel better about yourself and your life. We offer telepsychiatry and in person appointments in our North Raleigh and Chapel Hill offices. Please visit our website to view our providers and their specialties.
We also offer Individualized therapy in a supportive and comfortable environment to help individuals change unhealthy thinking patterns and behavior, address trauma and gain wellbeing.
At Casey Mental Health Collaborative, we are committed to offering the best mental health care. Our psychiatrist, physician's assistants, nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists offer well-rounded, researched-based treatment approaches to target most mental health symptoms. Our goal is for you to feel better about yourself and your life. We offer telepsychiatry and in person appointments in our North Raleigh and Chapel Hill offices. Please visit our website to view our providers and their specialties.
(984) 600-6993 x1 View (984) 600-6993 x1
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Brea Washington
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, AGPCNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28262  (Online Only)
I specialize in providing holistic telepsychiatry care to improve the management of symptoms associated with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, grief, and daily life stressors. I offer psychotherapy, remote ADHD testing, medication management, as well as guidance with self-care practices, healthy nutrition, and staying physically active for overall wellness.
I specialize in providing holistic telepsychiatry care to improve the management of symptoms associated with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, grief, and daily life stressors. I offer psychotherapy, remote ADHD testing, medication management, as well as guidance with self-care practices, healthy nutrition, and staying physically active for overall wellness.
(704) 459-3930 View (704) 459-3930
Photo of Karen Shugart, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in North Carolina
Karen Shugart
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Clemmons, NC 27012
I enjoy working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, thought disorders, PTSD, substance abuse, and OCD.
With a focus primarily on medication evaluation and management, I offer a warm, open, and non-judgmental approach that empowers clients to share freely and fully participate as they move toward their goals. My goal is to offer evidence-based, inclusive treatment that helps clients function at their highest level.
I enjoy working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, thought disorders, PTSD, substance abuse, and OCD.
With a focus primarily on medication evaluation and management, I offer a warm, open, and non-judgmental approach that empowers clients to share freely and fully participate as they move toward their goals. My goal is to offer evidence-based, inclusive treatment that helps clients function at their highest level.
(336) 360-5711 View (336) 360-5711
Photo of Tamiqua Jackson Luckey, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in North Carolina
Tamiqua Jackson Luckey
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27615  (Online Only)
Tamiqua is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and a certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) who diagnoses, treats, and manages various mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, trauma/PTSD, and many others. Her practice foundation is built upon compassion and empathy, focusing on the care of young and older adults.
Tamiqua is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and a certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) who diagnoses, treats, and manages various mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, trauma/PTSD, and many others. Her practice foundation is built upon compassion and empathy, focusing on the care of young and older adults.
(984) 538-9819 View (984) 538-9819
Photo of Anne S. Richardson, Psychiatrist in North Carolina
Anne S. Richardson
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Cornelius, NC 28031
I have been practicing psychiatry since 2010 treating conditions such as depression, post trauma experiences, inattention and concentration issues, psychosis, bipolarity, anxiety and panic disorders.
Most things in life are multifactorial and hence we must target our wellbeing in a variety of ways. To truly target symptoms and suffering one should explore not only medication but psychological, behavioral, and holistic approaches as well. In this small, private psychiatric practice I offer the space for intense assessment, treatment and growth. The treatment isn't hindered by modern healthcare's limitations. With easier access to your provider and extended appointment times allows for a different psychiatric experience. To be heard.
I have been practicing psychiatry since 2010 treating conditions such as depression, post trauma experiences, inattention and concentration issues, psychosis, bipolarity, anxiety and panic disorders.
Most things in life are multifactorial and hence we must target our wellbeing in a variety of ways. To truly target symptoms and suffering one should explore not only medication but psychological, behavioral, and holistic approaches as well. In this small, private psychiatric practice I offer the space for intense assessment, treatment and growth. The treatment isn't hindered by modern healthcare's limitations. With easier access to your provider and extended appointment times allows for a different psychiatric experience. To be heard.
(980) 324-2178 View (980) 324-2178
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Mood Treatment Center Winston-Salem
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27106
Our therapists work closely with our medication providers and specialize in evidence-based approaches including CBT, mindfulness, DBT, and therapies for addictions, trauma (EMDR, Brainspotting), sexual health, and autism.
A nationally recognized center with offices in Winston-Salem, Clemmmons, Boone, and Greensboro, NC. We offer counseling, medication, natural treatments, DBT, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and esketamine. When people take medications, we help them build a lifestyle to further their recovery (see http://www.moodtreatmentcenter.com/lifestyle).
Our therapists work closely with our medication providers and specialize in evidence-based approaches including CBT, mindfulness, DBT, and therapies for addictions, trauma (EMDR, Brainspotting), sexual health, and autism.
A nationally recognized center with offices in Winston-Salem, Clemmmons, Boone, and Greensboro, NC. We offer counseling, medication, natural treatments, DBT, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and esketamine. When people take medications, we help them build a lifestyle to further their recovery (see http://www.moodtreatmentcenter.com/lifestyle).
(336) 863-9210 View (336) 863-9210
Photo of Tara Nate, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in North Carolina
Tara Nate
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Garner, NC 27529
Tara offers medication management for many common mental health conditions including ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD.
Tara Nate is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to her patients across their lifespan. She prioritizes using a holistic or whole person approach when addressing her patient’s wellness goals. This includes not only focusing on their mental and emotional needs but also on their physical, spiritual, and social needs. She uses a trauma informed approach and aims to empower her patients to lead fulfilling lives.
Tara offers medication management for many common mental health conditions including ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD.
Tara Nate is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to her patients across their lifespan. She prioritizes using a holistic or whole person approach when addressing her patient’s wellness goals. This includes not only focusing on their mental and emotional needs but also on their physical, spiritual, and social needs. She uses a trauma informed approach and aims to empower her patients to lead fulfilling lives.
(919) 646-3872 View (919) 646-3872
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Mood Treatment Center Winston-Salem & Greensboro
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27407
Our therapists work closely with our medication providers and specialize in evidence-based approaches including CBT, mindfulness, DBT, and therapies for addictions, trauma (EMDR, Brainspotting), sexual health, and autism.
A nationally recognized center with offices in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Clemmons, and Boone NC. We offer counseling, medication, natural treatments, DBT, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and esketamine. When people take medications, we help them build a lifestyle to further their recovery (see https://www.moodtreatmentcenter.com/lifestyle/).
Our therapists work closely with our medication providers and specialize in evidence-based approaches including CBT, mindfulness, DBT, and therapies for addictions, trauma (EMDR, Brainspotting), sexual health, and autism.
A nationally recognized center with offices in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Clemmons, and Boone NC. We offer counseling, medication, natural treatments, DBT, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and esketamine. When people take medications, we help them build a lifestyle to further their recovery (see https://www.moodtreatmentcenter.com/lifestyle/).
(336) 439-3504 View (336) 439-3504
Photo of Dr. Lindsey Renee Goldberg, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in North Carolina
Dr. Lindsey Renee Goldberg
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, MSN-Ed, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526  (Online Only)
I focus on mindfulness, lifestyle, nutrition, spiritual and natural methods, as well as medication management. The foundation matters I take my time, and with that, I get to know my clients and our safe space emerges. I have training in working with all ages, predominantly 14-95, any gender, sexuality, polyamorous or open relationships, sex work/er. pregnancy, birth, postpartum, abuse (sexual, physical, emotional), trauma, body image, PTSD, grief & loss, anxiety, depressive disorders, bipolarity/mood, neurodivergent disorders, personality, and anyone in recovery (or guests to listen).
I focus on mindfulness, lifestyle, nutrition, spiritual and natural methods, as well as medication management. The foundation matters I take my time, and with that, I get to know my clients and our safe space emerges. I have training in working with all ages, predominantly 14-95, any gender, sexuality, polyamorous or open relationships, sex work/er. pregnancy, birth, postpartum, abuse (sexual, physical, emotional), trauma, body image, PTSD, grief & loss, anxiety, depressive disorders, bipolarity/mood, neurodivergent disorders, personality, and anyone in recovery (or guests to listen).
(919) 736-6328 View (919) 736-6328

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Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists

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.