Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists in 10024

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Martin A Kron
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10024
Some of the conditions I treat include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorders, coping with trauma, alcohol and drug use concerns.
Hi, my name is Dr. Martin Kron. I am a double board certified psychiatrist. I trained at Mt. Sinai Beth Israel in NYC and have worked with people in all walks of life. Ever since I was young I have been told that I am an easy person to talk to, and I truly enjoy practicing psychiatry and helping people improve their mental health. I have a calming, nonjudgmental demeanor and I have always been told by my patients that they feel like they are in good hands.
Some of the conditions I treat include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorders, coping with trauma, alcohol and drug use concerns.
Hi, my name is Dr. Martin Kron. I am a double board certified psychiatrist. I trained at Mt. Sinai Beth Israel in NYC and have worked with people in all walks of life. Ever since I was young I have been told that I am an easy person to talk to, and I truly enjoy practicing psychiatry and helping people improve their mental health. I have a calming, nonjudgmental demeanor and I have always been told by my patients that they feel like they are in good hands.
(845) 660-6997 View (845) 660-6997
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Jonathan Zilberstein
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10024
Zilberstein is skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of behavior and attention disorders (including ADHD in both children and adults), anxiety disorders (including social anxiety, panic, and PTSD), depression, bipolar disorder, and autism.
Dr. Jonathan Zilberstein is a board certified psychiatrist who treats children, adolescents, and adults. In addition to seeing patients in his private office, Dr. Zilberstein works as an attending psychiatrist at a pediatric clinic of Montefiore Medical Center/ Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he sees patients and supervises residents and medical students.
Zilberstein is skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of behavior and attention disorders (including ADHD in both children and adults), anxiety disorders (including social anxiety, panic, and PTSD), depression, bipolar disorder, and autism.
Dr. Jonathan Zilberstein is a board certified psychiatrist who treats children, adolescents, and adults. In addition to seeing patients in his private office, Dr. Zilberstein works as an attending psychiatrist at a pediatric clinic of Montefiore Medical Center/ Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he sees patients and supervises residents and medical students.
(347) 657-5095 View (347) 657-5095
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Bradley Ress Miller
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10024
I am a Columbia trained and affiliated board-certified psychiatrist and neuroscientist who provides psychotherapy and medications for a range of emotional difficulties including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, and adult ADHD. Working in a comfortable setting in the Upper West Side, I maintain a small private practice that allows me to devote a high level of attention to each individual person. As an expert in both medications and talk therapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic therapy, I can tailor the treatment to your individual needs. I also provide consultations for people who would like a second opinion on their current treatment.
I am a Columbia trained and affiliated board-certified psychiatrist and neuroscientist who provides psychotherapy and medications for a range of emotional difficulties including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, and adult ADHD. Working in a comfortable setting in the Upper West Side, I maintain a small private practice that allows me to devote a high level of attention to each individual person. As an expert in both medications and talk therapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic therapy, I can tailor the treatment to your individual needs. I also provide consultations for people who would like a second opinion on their current treatment.
(347) 410-8814 View (347) 410-8814
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Jeremy Kidd
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10024
I am a Columbia University-trained, Board-Certified psychiatrist and researcher. I help people with a wide variety of psychological problems including addiction, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and PTSD. I believe that treatment should be personalized and tailored in each individual's needs and goals, and I offer both medications and psychotherapy. In addition, I offer treatment with buprenorphine (Suboxone) and extended-release naltrexone (Vivitrol) to help people with heroin or prescription opioid problems.
I am a Columbia University-trained, Board-Certified psychiatrist and researcher. I help people with a wide variety of psychological problems including addiction, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and PTSD. I believe that treatment should be personalized and tailored in each individual's needs and goals, and I offer both medications and psychotherapy. In addition, I offer treatment with buprenorphine (Suboxone) and extended-release naltrexone (Vivitrol) to help people with heroin or prescription opioid problems.
(347) 851-8120 View (347) 851-8120
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Mohsin S Ahmed
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10024
Ahmed completed residency and fellowship at Columbia, where he is currently Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and a National Institute of Health funded physician-scientist researching brain mechanisms of anxiety, trauma/fear, and memory.
Are you seeking a caring and compassionate provider who is attentive to your various dimensions: emotional, biological, cultural, and spiritual? Mohsin Ahmed, MD, PhD is a Columbia, Cambridge, and Cornell University educated and trained psychiatrist and neuroscientist who uniquely tailors an integrative approach for each individual. He is an expert in supportive, psychodynamic, and medication therapies and draws on the latest medical, neuroscientific, and holistic advances. He specializes in treatments for ADHD, mood/anxiety, memory and concentration issues, and difficulties with work, relationship, and cultural identity stressors.
Ahmed completed residency and fellowship at Columbia, where he is currently Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and a National Institute of Health funded physician-scientist researching brain mechanisms of anxiety, trauma/fear, and memory.
Are you seeking a caring and compassionate provider who is attentive to your various dimensions: emotional, biological, cultural, and spiritual? Mohsin Ahmed, MD, PhD is a Columbia, Cambridge, and Cornell University educated and trained psychiatrist and neuroscientist who uniquely tailors an integrative approach for each individual. He is an expert in supportive, psychodynamic, and medication therapies and draws on the latest medical, neuroscientific, and holistic advances. He specializes in treatments for ADHD, mood/anxiety, memory and concentration issues, and difficulties with work, relationship, and cultural identity stressors.
(646) 679-2836 View (646) 679-2836
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Yehuda Lerea
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10024
I have expertise working with people of all ages experiencing anxiety and mood symptoms, trauma, school or work difficulties, problems in relationships, family conflict and attentional difficulties.
I am a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist practicing in Manhattan and Westchester, New York. I approach working with my patients with warmth and empathic curiosity and utilize an integrated and holistic approach to help my patients develop insight and greater awareness into their lived experience. I’m trained in various modalities of psychotherapy as well as medication management and often combine both. If working together, we will develop a treatment approach collaboratively that is consistent with your goals.
I have expertise working with people of all ages experiencing anxiety and mood symptoms, trauma, school or work difficulties, problems in relationships, family conflict and attentional difficulties.
I am a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist practicing in Manhattan and Westchester, New York. I approach working with my patients with warmth and empathic curiosity and utilize an integrated and holistic approach to help my patients develop insight and greater awareness into their lived experience. I’m trained in various modalities of psychotherapy as well as medication management and often combine both. If working together, we will develop a treatment approach collaboratively that is consistent with your goals.
(914) 221-7587 View (914) 221-7587
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Adam Kaufman
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10024
I would work with you by first developing a thorough understanding of what you're struggling with, whether it's depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, or a major life change.
Welcome! I am a board certified psychiatrist trained at Weill Cornell Medical College and NYU. I bring a compassionate and practical approach to helping you get where you want to go.
I would work with you by first developing a thorough understanding of what you're struggling with, whether it's depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, or a major life change.
Welcome! I am a board certified psychiatrist trained at Weill Cornell Medical College and NYU. I bring a compassionate and practical approach to helping you get where you want to go.
(914) 425-5808 View (914) 425-5808
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Dr. Stephanie Monaco, MD, PLLC
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10024
I work with patients who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder and psychosis.
Hello, I'm Dr. Monaco. I have a true interest in helping others and an incredible understanding of people. I am a Mount Sinai Beth Israel trained psychiatrist with years of experience in medication treatment and psychotherapy. I also have additional specialization in mood disorders like bipolar disorder and depression. I use an integrative approach to therapy including supportive, cognitive and psychodynamic techniques. I provide medication management, psychotherapy or a combination of the two. I have practices in Manhattan & Goshen (New York) and Denver (Colorado).
I work with patients who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder and psychosis.
Hello, I'm Dr. Monaco. I have a true interest in helping others and an incredible understanding of people. I am a Mount Sinai Beth Israel trained psychiatrist with years of experience in medication treatment and psychotherapy. I also have additional specialization in mood disorders like bipolar disorder and depression. I use an integrative approach to therapy including supportive, cognitive and psychodynamic techniques. I provide medication management, psychotherapy or a combination of the two. I have practices in Manhattan & Goshen (New York) and Denver (Colorado).
(646) 681-5657 View (646) 681-5657
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Pearl Psychiatry & Therapy Center: Child & Adult
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10024
Evidence-based care, holistic approach, and personal plans! I have extensive experience helping individuals, children, and families navigate the complexities of anxiety, depression, trauma, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), mood disorders, and other mental health issues.
Hi! I'm Dr. Zeynep Ozinci, a double-board certified psychiatrist with over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Beyond my credentials, I'm a dedicated professional, genuinely passionate about helping individuals of all ages achieve lasting well-being. I understand that every mental health journey is unique, and I'm committed to providing expert, personalized care tailored to your specific needs. My path to expertise has been extensive, from prestigious research at NYU to comprehensive medical training at Rutgers and Hofstra/Northwell, culminating in specialized fellowship training with clinical excellence recognition.
Evidence-based care, holistic approach, and personal plans! I have extensive experience helping individuals, children, and families navigate the complexities of anxiety, depression, trauma, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), mood disorders, and other mental health issues.
Hi! I'm Dr. Zeynep Ozinci, a double-board certified psychiatrist with over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Beyond my credentials, I'm a dedicated professional, genuinely passionate about helping individuals of all ages achieve lasting well-being. I understand that every mental health journey is unique, and I'm committed to providing expert, personalized care tailored to your specific needs. My path to expertise has been extensive, from prestigious research at NYU to comprehensive medical training at Rutgers and Hofstra/Northwell, culminating in specialized fellowship training with clinical excellence recognition.
(973) 381-3937 View (973) 381-3937
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Sarah Oreck
Psychiatrist, MD, MS
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10024  (Online Only)
I'm a Columbia University-trained psychiatrist focusing on women's mental wellness. In addition to my expertise in general and addiction psychiatry, I'm one of a few doctors with specialized training in women's mental health and reproductive psychiatry. I provide highly personalized and empathic treatment to women throughout the reproductive life cycle. I believe in treating both body and mind through mindful breathing and meditation in addition to talk therapy and the most up-to-date medication treatments. I treat patients with mood and anxiety symptoms, chronic pelvic pain, trauma, ADHD, addiction and eating disorders.
I'm a Columbia University-trained psychiatrist focusing on women's mental wellness. In addition to my expertise in general and addiction psychiatry, I'm one of a few doctors with specialized training in women's mental health and reproductive psychiatry. I provide highly personalized and empathic treatment to women throughout the reproductive life cycle. I believe in treating both body and mind through mindful breathing and meditation in addition to talk therapy and the most up-to-date medication treatments. I treat patients with mood and anxiety symptoms, chronic pelvic pain, trauma, ADHD, addiction and eating disorders.
(424) 347-8259 View (424) 347-8259
Ruth Anne Richter
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10024
With over three decades in private practice, Dr. Ruth Anne Richter has extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, attention deficit, and eating disorders. Dr. Richter also has expertise with substance abuse and addiction, as well as dual diagnoses. During your initial appointment, Dr. Richter will meet with you to discuss your history of symptoms and current challenges, and will work with you to create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your precise needs.
With over three decades in private practice, Dr. Ruth Anne Richter has extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, attention deficit, and eating disorders. Dr. Richter also has expertise with substance abuse and addiction, as well as dual diagnoses. During your initial appointment, Dr. Richter will meet with you to discuss your history of symptoms and current challenges, and will work with you to create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your precise needs.
(443) 231-4709 View (443) 231-4709
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Rachel Wiedermann
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10024
I am a Manhattan-based psychiatrist trained in both medication management and psychotherapy who provides personalized, trauma-informed treatment for a variety of conditions. Areas of focus include depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, personality, stress and trauma-related disorders, psychosis, focus and compulsive disorders, relationship strain, life transitions, career stresses, gender dysphoria, gender transitions and myriad other challenges. During your initial consultation, we will begin with a comprehensive psychiatric assessment, and will discuss your current concerns, past experiences and long-term goals.
I am a Manhattan-based psychiatrist trained in both medication management and psychotherapy who provides personalized, trauma-informed treatment for a variety of conditions. Areas of focus include depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, personality, stress and trauma-related disorders, psychosis, focus and compulsive disorders, relationship strain, life transitions, career stresses, gender dysphoria, gender transitions and myriad other challenges. During your initial consultation, we will begin with a comprehensive psychiatric assessment, and will discuss your current concerns, past experiences and long-term goals.
(347) 712-3917 View (347) 712-3917
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Dr. Javier Aget-Torres
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10024
In our work together, growth is facilitated by a person-centered and trauma-informed approach that promotes feelings of worth in an environment where uniqueness and differences are accepted.
Seeking treatment is a difficult decision to make and for that I am here to congratulate you on the courage and strength it took to embark on your journey of healing and wellness. Regardless of the difficulties you are experiencing, together we will engage in a mutual collaboration to explore your treatment goals and build insight and awareness into your inner self. At times, the mind can become our greatest enemy with thoughts that can be hard to share with others. However, do not fear, as my role is to create a safe and trusting therapeutic space, where thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are non-judgmentally explored.
In our work together, growth is facilitated by a person-centered and trauma-informed approach that promotes feelings of worth in an environment where uniqueness and differences are accepted.
Seeking treatment is a difficult decision to make and for that I am here to congratulate you on the courage and strength it took to embark on your journey of healing and wellness. Regardless of the difficulties you are experiencing, together we will engage in a mutual collaboration to explore your treatment goals and build insight and awareness into your inner self. At times, the mind can become our greatest enemy with thoughts that can be hard to share with others. However, do not fear, as my role is to create a safe and trusting therapeutic space, where thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are non-judgmentally explored.
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Wilmarie Cidre
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10024
I have specialized training in psychotherapy, trauma and women's mental health.
People often reach out to me when they're feeling anxious, stuck, or just overwhelmed. I make it a point to really tune in and understand what my patients are going through. I enjoy getting to know my patients deeply and forming a collaborative relationship so that we can work together to figure out a plan that works. My main aim is to help you start feeling more like yourself (or even better!) as quickly as possible.
I have specialized training in psychotherapy, trauma and women's mental health.
People often reach out to me when they're feeling anxious, stuck, or just overwhelmed. I make it a point to really tune in and understand what my patients are going through. I enjoy getting to know my patients deeply and forming a collaborative relationship so that we can work together to figure out a plan that works. My main aim is to help you start feeling more like yourself (or even better!) as quickly as possible.
(646) 933-0864 View (646) 933-0864
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Stephanie Owusu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10024
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who strives to meet clients where they are, combining psychiatric models with real world experience. As a mental health specialist, I prioritize patient care and needs with a person first/trauma centered approach to provide holistic and individualized care plans for my patients. I prioritize the care of underserved communities such as BIPOC and LGBTQ+ with emphasis on individualized patient care. My ultimate goal in working collaboratively, is to give individuals more control and power over their mental health and by way of that, their overall well being.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who strives to meet clients where they are, combining psychiatric models with real world experience. As a mental health specialist, I prioritize patient care and needs with a person first/trauma centered approach to provide holistic and individualized care plans for my patients. I prioritize the care of underserved communities such as BIPOC and LGBTQ+ with emphasis on individualized patient care. My ultimate goal in working collaboratively, is to give individuals more control and power over their mental health and by way of that, their overall well being.
(646) 961-4570 View (646) 961-4570
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Menekse Alpay
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10024
I work with individuals who have anxiety, depression, mood disorders, insomnia, relationship problems, trauma history, medical illness, neurological illness, and/or individuals who are helping family members with these problems. My experience over the last 25 years in psychiatry has shown that medications are helpful but do not take care of all problems in life. I offer combined psychiatric treatment. I received my psychiatric residency training from Georgetown University Hospital and fellowship in Psychosomatic Medicine from Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School.
I work with individuals who have anxiety, depression, mood disorders, insomnia, relationship problems, trauma history, medical illness, neurological illness, and/or individuals who are helping family members with these problems. My experience over the last 25 years in psychiatry has shown that medications are helpful but do not take care of all problems in life. I offer combined psychiatric treatment. I received my psychiatric residency training from Georgetown University Hospital and fellowship in Psychosomatic Medicine from Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School.
(617) 231-9618 View (617) 231-9618
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ShorePeak Psychiatry and Wellness
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10024
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. Welcome to ShorePeak Psychiatry and Wellness, where we aim to be your resource for all of your mental health needs. Being telehealth based, we can see you at your convenience from a private location of your choice. We specialize in a wide variety of psychiatric care including depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, as well as perinatal and postpartum psychiatric conditions. Whether you are feeling not like yourself or have a long term mental health concern, we are here to help you on your journey to wellness. We will work with you to create a treatment plan that takes into account your unique concerns and needs.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. Welcome to ShorePeak Psychiatry and Wellness, where we aim to be your resource for all of your mental health needs. Being telehealth based, we can see you at your convenience from a private location of your choice. We specialize in a wide variety of psychiatric care including depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, as well as perinatal and postpartum psychiatric conditions. Whether you are feeling not like yourself or have a long term mental health concern, we are here to help you on your journey to wellness. We will work with you to create a treatment plan that takes into account your unique concerns and needs.
(303) 529-6984 View (303) 529-6984
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Edwin H Rodriguez
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10024  (Online Only)
Dr. Rodriguez is a board-certified Columbia-trained psychiatrist who graduated from Stanford with honors and distinction and from UCSF with MD and PhD degrees. He completed adult psychiatry residency training at Columbia University, and he is currently a research fellow. He has completed trainings in couples therapy, psychedelic psychotherapy, and integrative psychiatry. He specializes in treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction.
Dr. Rodriguez is a board-certified Columbia-trained psychiatrist who graduated from Stanford with honors and distinction and from UCSF with MD and PhD degrees. He completed adult psychiatry residency training at Columbia University, and he is currently a research fellow. He has completed trainings in couples therapy, psychedelic psychotherapy, and integrative psychiatry. He specializes in treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction.
(914) 228-7852 View (914) 228-7852
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Diana Bartlett
Psychiatrist, MD, MA
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10024
I provide medicine, therapy, as well as guidance on lifestyle modification. In my practice, my goal is to provide a warm, supportive space where you feel safe enough to address issues concerning mood, anxiety, difficulties with motivation and focus, loneliness, work frustrations, relationship difficulties, and struggles around identity.
I provide medicine, therapy, as well as guidance on lifestyle modification. In my practice, my goal is to provide a warm, supportive space where you feel safe enough to address issues concerning mood, anxiety, difficulties with motivation and focus, loneliness, work frustrations, relationship difficulties, and struggles around identity.
(646) 904-4879 View (646) 904-4879
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Daphne Simeon
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10024
People often come to treatment when they are overwhelmed by symptoms, be it mood, anxiety, dissociation, obsessional thinking, or other disturbing experiences. Accompanying these symptoms there can be intense confusion, or a sense of loss, of the self - especially pronounced in young adults, and all those in the grip of major life/role transitions. Psychiatrists who are well-trained in both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology are uniquely equipped to tackle these problems from more than one perspective, flexibly and comprehensively, and in collaboration with each individual patient's needs and preferences.
People often come to treatment when they are overwhelmed by symptoms, be it mood, anxiety, dissociation, obsessional thinking, or other disturbing experiences. Accompanying these symptoms there can be intense confusion, or a sense of loss, of the self - especially pronounced in young adults, and all those in the grip of major life/role transitions. Psychiatrists who are well-trained in both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology are uniquely equipped to tackle these problems from more than one perspective, flexibly and comprehensively, and in collaboration with each individual patient's needs and preferences.
(917) 923-5197 View (917) 923-5197
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.