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PTSD & Trauma
Our range of trauma-informed therapies led by our exceptional staff make us stand out from other mental health clinics.
Our clients are also able to transition between different treatment levels and access various trauma therapies, providing a unique approach to healing. A team of experienced physicians, nurse practitioners, doctoral-level psychologists, and master’s-level therapists specialize in trauma and PTSD recovery, providing science-backed treatments to guide you on your path to recovery.
Resuming life with a restored sense of self
Those struggling to recover from all manners of trauma – physical, emotional, spiritual – often report a loss of sense of integrity and wholeness. Mind Therapy Clinic’s treatment seeks to empower our clients to resume life with a restored sense of self.
Physical and psychological treatments aimed at calming the nervous system
Identifying and working through the psychological sources of trauma
Desensitization to painful triggers
Developing effective coping skills and strategies
Improving support through more effective interpersonal communication and more functional family systems
The goal for all of the treatments for PTSD is to restore a sense of safety and calm, trust in self, and a sense of feeling whole again. Those who have benefited from trauma therapies come to a deep knowing that the traumatic event is over — it feels like a thing of the past. This allows them to carry out their everyday activities, work, and relationships with a feeling of regained freedom and hope.
Because untreated trauma can substantially impact one’s life, all of our programming is trauma-informed and employs evidence-based approaches to recovery. We cater to adults with severe symptoms that significantly impair daily activities, including work, school, family, and social functioning. Thoughtful and meticulous programming is provided by our medical experts, who are some of the best in the field of treating trauma and PTSD. Proper diagnosis includes a psychiatric evaluation, assessment, and more.
Our Approach to Treating Trauma
We serve adults whose symptoms are severe enough to cause significant impairment in the activities of daily living; including work, school, family and social functioning. These symptoms include:
Intense emotion and reactivity
Severe fear, anxiety, or depression
Trouble functioning at home or work
Avoidance behavior
Disrupted eating and sleeping patterns
Intrusive thoughts or images
Inability to form close, satisfying relationships
Terrifying memories, nightmares or flashbacks
Emotional numbness
Addictive use of alcohol or drugs
Unrelenting guilt, shame, self-blame
Feelings of hopelessness
Confusion, difficulty concentrating
Withdrawal and disconnection from others
Obsessive thought patterns that may manifest as compulsions, addictions and codependency
Personalized Treatments
All of our trauma and PTSD treatments are evidence-based and backed by scientific research. An individualized, integrated plan created by your personal care team may include:
Individual Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy
Our trauma specialists are trained psychologists who provide individual therapy and lead group therapies targeting trauma treatment. At the core, they are deeply knowledgeable about trauma and understand the potential impact of trauma on each client. Their care is steeped in principles of trauma-informed care.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
CBT is a skill-based treatment that targets distressing thoughts that haunt individuals after a traumatic event. Methods challenge fixed thinking patterns by discussing emotions and exploring trauma's impact. CBT aims to change thoughts, improving safety, trust, control, and self-esteem, offering a new perspective on the past event.
Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy
While CBT focuses on thoughts, PE focuses on the feelings (panic, fear, anger, anxiety) that occur after a traumatic event. PE Therapy includes an educational component, breath training for relaxation, and use of exposure to reminders of the trauma. Exposure may be imagined, such as recalling and describing the traumatic event in great detail; or, real world experiences, such as visiting the intersection where a car accident occurred. When successful, the repeated exposure causes the emotional reactivity to reminders of the trauma to gradually subside.
Post Traumatic Growth Therapy
Post traumatic growth involves an intentional attempt to understand and assign meaning to traumatic events, transforming negative effects into positive meanings and change. This therapy facilitates positive change after trauma and promotes improved adjustment in a newly defined and valued life.
Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy
Mindfulness practice is facilitated by our trauma specialists in a group setting as well as individual therapy. These sessions helps in developing more compassion toward themselves and others.
Psychiatric Medication Management
PTSD changes the brain chemistry so that there is different amount of neurotransmitter. Adding the right combination of medication to the treatment is imperative in correcting the chemical imbalance.
Based on your specific needs and diagnosis, we offer comprehensive and effective programs to help you find relief now and into the future. They include a continuum of care from outpatient to intensive patient, partial hospitalization programming to supportive housing.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Personalized and multidisciplinary IOP programs are designed to address mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs. In-person, virtual, and hybrid sessions are available for those needing greater flexibility.
3 Day IOP
Includes a minimum of 10 hours of treatment per week, comprised of six or more 90-minute therapy groups.
4 Day IOP
Includes at least two additional group therapy sessions of three hours or more.
5 Day IOP
Includes a minimum of two group therapy sessions or three hours of therapeutic treatments per day.
Includes:
Individual psychotherapy sessions minimum once per week
Psychiatric medication prescription and management
Family sessions (generally bi-weekly)
Case management services of up to two (2) hours per month.
Family work, parent consultation
Psychological testing
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
The PHP program provides intensive support without 24-hour supervision. As an alternative to a hospital or residential program, PHP offers comprehensive, short-term treatment with a complete team of clinicians under one roof. The full-day program is attended 4–5 days a week.
Conditions Addressed
Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
Borderline & Other Personality Disorders
Substance Dependence & Co-occurring Disorders
Trauma & PTSD
Interpersonal Conflict
And More
Services Provided
Individual Psychotherapy
Family Therapy
Case Management
Group Therapy
Psychiatric Intervention: Medication, TMS & More
Supportive Housing*
Group Therapy
Learn about coping strategies to reduce anxiety symptoms and gain a better understanding of the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that perpetuate anxiety—all within a caring and supportive environment.
What You’ll Learn
Effective social skills
Anxiety management skills
How to develop an understanding of others
Communication skills
The steps toward positive growth
How to define and create a path to achieve your goals
What You’ll Gain
A deepened self-awareness
Improved relationships
Structure for daily, short-range, and long-range commitments
New effective and creative life skills
Emotional stabilization and symptom reduction
The ability to identify the next step
We’re dedicated to providing valuable information and support for anyone who is struggling with mental health issues. Our extensive options for group therapy are led by highly experienced medical professionals. Explore our informative articles to help you better understand and manage your anxiety. Our goal is to provide a safe and supportive community where you can learn, connect, and grow.
Group Therapies
Discover our group therapy options, specially designed to equip you with essential skills and tools to manage your well being for the long term. Our sessions are led by a team of highly-qualified and experienced professionals committed to providing you with the highest quality care.
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