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Midtown Recovery Center

Treatment

Trauma & PTSD Treatment

Published: September 23, 2026

Trauma & PTSD Treatment

Trauma reshapes how the brain and body respond to the world. Our trauma-informed clinicians use proven approaches, including EMDR, to help you process the past without being controlled by it.

Trauma doesn’t have to involve a single catastrophic event — it can also come from prolonged stress, neglect, or relationships that left lasting marks. Whatever form it takes, unresolved trauma can quietly shape anxiety, relationships, self-worth, and even physical health for years.

Our clinicians are trained in trauma-informed care and evidence-based approaches including EMDR, one of the most well-researched treatments for PTSD. Treatment is always paced to your readiness — we never push you to revisit trauma before you have the tools to process it safely.

Healing from trauma is possible, and it doesn’t require reliving every detail of what happened. Our goal is to help you build a different relationship with your past, so it stops dictating your present.

Signs You May Need Treatment

  • Intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares
  • Avoiding people, places, or situations that are reminders of trauma
  • Feeling constantly on edge or easily startled
  • Emotional numbness or detachment from others
  • Negative beliefs about yourself or the world since the trauma

Our Approach to Treatment

EMDR Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories so they lose their intensity and grip.

Trauma-Focused CBT

This approach addresses the thoughts and beliefs trauma leaves behind, alongside the emotional and physical symptoms.

Somatic & Grounding Techniques

Trauma lives in the body as much as the mind. We incorporate grounding and nervous-system regulation tools into treatment.

Dual Diagnosis Care

Trauma and substance use are deeply intertwined for many clients. We treat both together, not separately.

We Accept Most Major Insurance Plans

Don't let cost be a barrier to recovery. Most treatment is covered by insurance.

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