Counseling Works LLC
Creating an inviting space for self exploration is the backbone of our approach. Our therapists lean into the idea that “two things can be true at once”, believing that when we embody this attitude, our lives become more expansive, rather ...
Hosted by Wesley Waldrup
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Creating an inviting space for self exploration is the backbone of our approach. Our therapists lean into the idea that “two things can be true at once”, believing that when we embody this attitude, our lives become more expansive, rather ...
Men, Masculinity & Trauma
Join international speaker/facilitator Chris Brown and his passion for helping men learn to connect with themselves and others!
Hosted by West Shore Wellness, LLC
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Camp Hill, PA 17011
Join international speaker/facilitator Chris Brown and his passion for helping men learn to connect with themselves and others!
Moment of Clarity Psychotherapy and Consultation
Culturally aware ?? Trauma Informed? Normalizing mental health??Breaking generational trauma??
Hosted by Damaris Vanderhall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Allentown, PA 18106
Culturally aware ?? Trauma Informed? Normalizing mental health??Breaking generational trauma??
On Solid Ground
A group for adults seeking Post-Traumatic Growth and Safety in Connection. This group may be for you if you experience anxiety, depression, or PTSD; you have some coping skills and want to connect more deeply with yourself; you seek connection ...
Hosted by Anna D. Kilmer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lansdale, PA 19446
A group for adults seeking Post-Traumatic Growth and Safety in Connection. This group may be for you if you experience anxiety, depression, or PTSD; you have some coping skills and want to connect more deeply with yourself; you seek connection ...
Social anxiety and school phobia groups for teens
Teens suffering from anxiety, phobias, low self-esteem, bullying, low motivation will have the opportunity to participate in group therapy in a safe environment where they can express themselves without fear of retaliation. Parents will have less issues getting their teens ...
Teens suffering from anxiety, phobias, low self-esteem, bullying, low motivation will have the opportunity to participate in group therapy in a safe environment where they can express themselves without fear of retaliation. Parents will have less issues getting their teens ...
Healing Techniques
Hosted by Cady Monasmith
Licensed Professional Counselor, BFA, LPC, CDBT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lancaster, PA 17603
A Soft Place to Land
We are a multidisciplinary outpatient private practice that specializes in eating disorders. We are fat positive, HAES-aligned, trauma-informed, and counsel from a social justice lens. We are committed to a social justice framework and while we acknowledge that we hold ...
Hosted by A Soft Place to Land
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Emmaus, PA 18049
We are a multidisciplinary outpatient private practice that specializes in eating disorders. We are fat positive, HAES-aligned, trauma-informed, and counsel from a social justice lens. We are committed to a social justice framework and while we acknowledge that we hold ...
Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program
Intensive outpatient programs are 4 days/week for 2.25 hours/day. IOP is for individuals who are struggling with mental health issues and need a higher level of care rather than individual therapy alone. Group includes mindfulness meditation, daily check-in, processing, and ...
Hosted by Kathryn M. Enoch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kennett Square, PA 19348
Intensive outpatient programs are 4 days/week for 2.25 hours/day. IOP is for individuals who are struggling with mental health issues and need a higher level of care rather than individual therapy alone. Group includes mindfulness meditation, daily check-in, processing, and ...
Military veterans PTSD - Lemoyne
Started in July 2018, this is an OPEN group for any Military Veteran dealing with trauma whether or not that trauma is associated with military service. Spend time with a small group of former and current soldiers, Marines, sailors, and ...
Hosted by Sheldon Kauffman LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lemoyne, PA 17043
Started in July 2018, this is an OPEN group for any Military Veteran dealing with trauma whether or not that trauma is associated with military service. Spend time with a small group of former and current soldiers, Marines, sailors, and ...
Post-Traumatic Growth Group
This is not a group where we will sit in a circle telling war-stories about trauma or loss. Here, we will cultivate the healing experiences necessary to grow from trauma. Sessions will be facilitated with an emphasis on safety, building ...
Hosted by Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy
DSW, LCSW, BCD, FAAETS, TEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Media, PA 19063
This is not a group where we will sit in a circle telling war-stories about trauma or loss. Here, we will cultivate the healing experiences necessary to grow from trauma. Sessions will be facilitated with an emphasis on safety, building ...
Evolve Professional Counseling Services
We believe connection is key to feeling supported and the pathway to healing. That's why we have taken steps to ensure our connection with you is our top priority. We have joined together our unique and diverse strengths to help ...
Hosted by Lindsay Carter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edinboro, PA 16412
We believe connection is key to feeling supported and the pathway to healing. That's why we have taken steps to ensure our connection with you is our top priority. We have joined together our unique and diverse strengths to help ...
Virtual Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) Therapy Group
This 4-person group uses the tabletop roleplaying game (ttrpg) Dungeons & Dragons to work on therapeutic goals. Therapeutic D&D uses a mix of evidence-based Adlerian play therapy and the concept of roleplay in therapy to help clients process some of ...
Hosted by Personal Odyssey Counseling Services, LLC
Counselor, MS, NCC, CTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Erie, PA 16502
This 4-person group uses the tabletop roleplaying game (ttrpg) Dungeons & Dragons to work on therapeutic goals. Therapeutic D&D uses a mix of evidence-based Adlerian play therapy and the concept of roleplay in therapy to help clients process some of ...
Counseling Works LLC
Creating an inviting space for self exploration is the backbone of our approach. Our therapists lean into the idea that “two things can be true at once”, believing that when we embody this attitude, our lives become more expansive, rather ...
Hosted by Rachel Rudel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Creating an inviting space for self exploration is the backbone of our approach. Our therapists lean into the idea that “two things can be true at once”, believing that when we embody this attitude, our lives become more expansive, rather ...
Tarot Reflections
Explore your inner world & the mythic stories playing out within you through the reflective tool of the Tarot. Meetings will involve experiential and expressive tarot activities for self-reflection and connection, processing, and occasional reading exchanges with other group members. ...
Hosted by Kyra Paules
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boiling Springs, PA 17007
Explore your inner world & the mythic stories playing out within you through the reflective tool of the Tarot. Meetings will involve experiential and expressive tarot activities for self-reflection and connection, processing, and occasional reading exchanges with other group members. ...
College Student Survivor Support Group
This is an open support group for any college student over the age of 18 who has experienced sexual violence, including sexual assault or harassment. In this space, participants will share thoughts, feelings, and build community with those who have ...
Hosted by Susie J. Balcom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15211
This is an open support group for any college student over the age of 18 who has experienced sexual violence, including sexual assault or harassment. In this space, participants will share thoughts, feelings, and build community with those who have ...
Nidra Meditation: 4 week relaxation workshop
Learn the healing process of Yoga Nidra - a transformative practice of deep relaxation. Learn the steps to deeply relax your mind and body through mindful awareness. IRest Yoga Nidra programs are taught as a guided meditation. Students sit comfortably ...
Hosted by Julia Gatti
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Learn the healing process of Yoga Nidra - a transformative practice of deep relaxation. Learn the steps to deeply relax your mind and body through mindful awareness. IRest Yoga Nidra programs are taught as a guided meditation. Students sit comfortably ...
Counseling Works LLC
Creating an inviting space for self exploration is the backbone of our approach. Our therapists lean into the idea that “two things can be true at once”, believing that when we embody this attitude, our lives become more expansive, rather ...
Hosted by Jessica Everly
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Creating an inviting space for self exploration is the backbone of our approach. Our therapists lean into the idea that “two things can be true at once”, believing that when we embody this attitude, our lives become more expansive, rather ...
Foster and Adoption Education
Hosted by Crystal Oakman (Formerly Rice)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Carlisle, PA 17013
Women's Support Group
Women in this group have experienced some type of trauma/abuse in their lives, are currently in therapy, and are searching for support as they heal.
Women in this group have experienced some type of trauma/abuse in their lives, are currently in therapy, and are searching for support as they heal.
Evolve Professional Counseling Services, LLC
We believe connection is key to feeling supported and the pathway to healing. That's why we have taken steps to ensure our connection with you is our top priority. We have joined together our unique and diverse strengths to help ...
We believe connection is key to feeling supported and the pathway to healing. That's why we have taken steps to ensure our connection with you is our top priority. We have joined together our unique and diverse strengths to help ...
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Trauma and PTSD Support Groups
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.