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 ...
Women's Psychotherapy Group
Women to come together and continue their healing process through the use of experiential activities, movement, yoga, meditation, & psychoeducation. Tara takes a trauma-informed integrative approach incorporating mind, body, and spirit. For women who: desire to find their authentic voice, ...
Hosted by Tara Elliot
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Reading, PA 19606
Women to come together and continue their healing process through the use of experiential activities, movement, yoga, meditation, & psychoeducation. Tara takes a trauma-informed integrative approach incorporating mind, body, and spirit. For women who: desire to find their authentic voice, ...
Adult Children of EI Parents- Book Study
This group is a book study for the book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay Gibson. Designed as a 12 week group to process each chapter effectively. Focus on processing insights from the book and finding validation and ...
Hosted by Elizabeth Christine Sammons
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15211
This group is a book study for the book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay Gibson. Designed as a 12 week group to process each chapter effectively. Focus on processing insights from the book and finding validation and ...
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 Trauma through Creativity
This is a group addressing how we hurt ourselves by displacing our emotional problems on our bodies. Participants must be ready to move beyond their self-harming behaviors. We discuss how self-harming behaviors are addictive because they were 'adapted' for dealing ...
Hosted by Nancy E. Lubow PhD. LPC, MT-BC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Quakertown, PA 18951
This is a group addressing how we hurt ourselves by displacing our emotional problems on our bodies. Participants must be ready to move beyond their self-harming behaviors. We discuss how self-harming behaviors are addictive because they were 'adapted' for dealing ...
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??
Foster and Adoption Education
Hosted by Crystal Oakman (Formerly Rice)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Carlisle, PA 17013
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 ...
Tri-County Counseling Services, LLC
Tri-County Counseling Services is a mental health outpatient practice serving individuals, couples, and families of all ages. We offer both in-person as well as Telehealth therapy in the state of Pennsylvania.
Hosted by Kaitlin Nowrey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Limerick, PA 19468
Tri-County Counseling Services is a mental health outpatient practice serving individuals, couples, and families of all ages. We offer both in-person as well as Telehealth therapy in the state of Pennsylvania.
Calm Mind Therapy, LLC
Calm Mind Therapy is a supportive space for healing. We are staffed by two Licensed Clinical Social Workers — and best friends — who take a relational approach to providing mental health care to individuals, adolescents, couples, and families. Let ...
Hosted by Megan Matusky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ardmore, PA 19003
Calm Mind Therapy is a supportive space for healing. We are staffed by two Licensed Clinical Social Workers — and best friends — who take a relational approach to providing mental health care to individuals, adolescents, couples, and families. Let ...
Aliff Counseling Services, LLC
Aliff Counseling Services, LLC provides outpatient counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, and couples.
Hosted by Aliff Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP, CCJSOTS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Shippensburg, PA 17257
Aliff Counseling Services, LLC provides outpatient counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, and couples.
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 Kalle Armour
Licensed Professional Counselor, 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 ...
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 ...
Wellness & Self Care for First Responders
This in person group focuses on wellness and self-care for our First Responders and Veterans. There is no cost for First Responders & Veterans to attend. If interested in attending the next scheduled group, please call Shannon at 484.978.8913 or ...
Hosted by Shannon Fitzpatrick Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newtown Square, PA 19073
This in person group focuses on wellness and self-care for our First Responders and Veterans. There is no cost for First Responders & Veterans to attend. If interested in attending the next scheduled group, please call Shannon at 484.978.8913 or ...
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 Marcia Anderson
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 ...
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 ...
Hosted by Ashley Nitija McWilliams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR, DBT, TF-CBT
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 ...
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 ...
Adult Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
This group is for adult cisgendered males who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and/or trauma. It focuses on understanding the impact of abuse on themselves and their loved ones. The group provides a safe space for men to tell their ...
Hosted by DeMarquis Clarke
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15218
This group is for adult cisgendered males who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and/or trauma. It focuses on understanding the impact of abuse on themselves and their loved ones. The group provides a safe space for men to tell their ...
DBT Skills Group for Teens | OCT 2023 | Virtual
Seeing your teen struggle with extreme emotions and impulsive actions is incredibly difficult. You feel like you’re walking on eggshells, fearing any trigger could result in harmful behavior. That's where DBT Therapy can help. Our evidence-based program is scientifically proven ...
Hosted by Oriana Kramer Almquist
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Douglassville, PA 19518
Seeing your teen struggle with extreme emotions and impulsive actions is incredibly difficult. You feel like you’re walking on eggshells, fearing any trigger could result in harmful behavior. That's where DBT Therapy can help. Our evidence-based program is scientifically proven ...
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. ...
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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.