Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. Not everyone who goes through trauma develops PTSD, and responses to traumatic events vary widely from person to person. For some people, symptoms such as intrusive memories, nightmares, avoidance, or feeling constantly on edge fade over time. For others, they persist for months or even years, affecting relationships, work, and daily life.
When trauma symptoms don’t ease on their own, professional support can help. For adults in Massachusetts living with persistent trauma symptoms, PTSD treatment options are available. Power of Recovery, located at 385 Broadway in Revere, Massachusetts, provides mental health treatment for individuals experiencing PTSD.
Power of Recovery is a Joint Commission-accredited and LegitScript-certified outpatient treatment center in Revere, Massachusetts. Our programs treat both mental health conditions, including PTSD, and substance use disorders, and offer multiple levels of outpatient care based on each person’s clinical needs.
Treatment at Power of Recovery is individualized. Services include individual therapy, group therapy, trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), medication management, outpatient programming, and telehealth options for Massachusetts residents.
What Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop when a person’s nervous system stays stuck in a state of threat after a traumatic experience. According to NIMH, PTSD symptoms last more than one month and cause significant distress or problems with daily functioning.
Stress reactions after trauma are common and do not always mean a person has PTSD. Many people experience short-term distress following a traumatic event and recover without formal treatment. When symptoms persist, worsen, or begin to interfere with work, relationships, sleep, or emotional health, a professional evaluation is the right next step.
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What Are the Signs and Symptoms of PTSD?
Intrusive symptoms involve the traumatic event forcing itself back into a person’s awareness. These can include:
- Unwanted, distressing memories of the event
- Flashbacks that feel as though the trauma is happening again
- Nightmares related to the experience
- Intense emotional or physical distress when reminded of the trauma
Avoidance symptoms involve efforts to stay away from anything connected to the traumatic experience. This can include:
- Avoiding people, places, conversations, or situations that serve as reminders
- Avoiding thoughts or feelings related to the event
Over time, avoidance can narrow a person’s life significantly, making it harder to maintain relationships or engage in everyday activities.
This category includes shifts in how a person thinks about themselves, others, and the world. Common experiences include:
- Emotional numbness or feeling detached from others
- Persistent negative emotions such as guilt, shame, or fear
- Difficulty feeling positive emotions
- Negative beliefs about oneself or the world
- Trouble remembering parts of the traumatic event
These symptoms reflect a nervous system that remains on high alert. They can include:
- Hypervigilance, or feeling constantly on guard
- Being easily startled
- Irritability or angry outbursts
- Sleep difficulties
- Trouble concentrating
- Risky or impulsive behavior
When Should You Seek Treatment for PTSD?
Some distress after a traumatic event is a normal human response. Feelings of fear, sadness, or difficulty sleeping in the days or weeks following trauma do not automatically indicate PTSD. However, when symptoms last longer than a month, grow more intense, or begin to interfere with daily life, a professional assessment is appropriate.
Anyone experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-harm, or who feels they are in immediate danger, should contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or go to the nearest emergency room. For symptoms that are persistent but not an immediate emergency, reaching out to a mental health provider is a meaningful first step. A clinician can assess what is happening and help determine the right level of care.
How Is PTSD Treated?
Trauma-focused psychotherapy directly addresses the traumatic experience and its effects. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense (VA/DoD) Clinical Practice Guideline strongly recommends three trauma-focused therapies as leading evidence-based treatments for PTSD: cognitive processing therapy (CPT), prolonged exposure (PE), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).
These therapies help people process traumatic memories in a structured, supported way rather than continuing to avoid them. Individuals seeking PTSD treatment should ask any provider about the specific evidence-based therapies they offer and whether those approaches are appropriate for their situation.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people identify connections between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In the context of PTSD, CBT can help a person recognize trauma-related triggers, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, build coping skills, and improve emotional regulation. Power of Recovery incorporates CBT and trauma-informed therapy into individualized treatment plans.
A trauma-informed approach means that care is delivered with an understanding of how trauma affects a person’s sense of safety, trust, and control. It emphasizes collaboration between the clinician and the client, and it shapes how every part of treatment is structured and delivered.
Medication may be part of a PTSD treatment plan when a prescribing clinician determines it is clinically appropriate. According to NIMH, medication can be used alone or alongside psychotherapy for PTSD. Decisions about medication, including type and dosage, should always be made with a qualified prescribing professional based on a full clinical evaluation.
What Does PTSD Treatment Cost and What Insurance Is Accepted?
The cost of PTSD treatment depends on the level of care, the services included, and a person’s insurance coverage. Power of Recovery accepts a range of insurance plans, including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Carelon, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Tufts, Tricare, United HealthCare, and Cigna.
Coverage can vary depending on your specific plan. Contact Power of Recovery directly to discuss your coverage and confirm insurance benefits before beginning treatment. Our admissions team can help clarify what is covered and what out-of-pocket costs, if any, may apply.
Begin PTSD Treatment at Power of Recovery
Persistent trauma symptoms do not have to be managed alone. Power of Recovery offers outpatient PTSD treatment in Massachusetts for adults at its Revere location and through telehealth. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by LegitScript, and our team includes staff with both clinical credentials and lived experience in recovery.
Power of Recovery offers flexible, outpatient treatment built around real life in Massachusetts. Call for a confidential assessment. Recovery starts with the power already inside you, and the team at Power of Recovery is here to help you find it. Reach out today to take your first step.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the VA, trauma-focused psychotherapies, specifically cognitive processing therapy (CPT), prolonged exposure (PE), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), are strongly recommended as leading evidence-based treatments for PTSD. NIMH also identifies psychotherapy and medication as the two main treatment approaches, and many people benefit from a combination of both. The most effective plan depends on the individual’s symptoms, history, and clinical needs.
Yes, outpatient therapy is an appropriate level of care for many adults with PTSD. Outpatient treatment allows a person to attend scheduled sessions while continuing to live at home and maintain daily responsibilities. Whether outpatient care is the right fit depends on the severity of symptoms, safety considerations, and a clinical assessment.
Trauma-focused therapy helps people process traumatic memories in a structured, supported setting rather than continuing to avoid them. Approaches like CPT, PE, and EMDR are designed to reduce the distress connected to traumatic memories and help people develop a more balanced understanding of what happened. Over time, this can reduce the intensity of PTSD symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Medication can be a helpful part of PTSD treatment for some people, according to NIMH. It may be used alongside psychotherapy or on its own, depending on the individual’s clinical picture. Any medication decisions should be made with a qualified prescribing professional.
Yes. PTSD and substance use disorders frequently occur together, and addressing both at the same time is generally more effective than treating each separately. Power of Recovery provides treatment for both co-occurring mental health conditions and substance use disorders within the same outpatient program.
The first step is reaching out for a clinical assessment. Power of Recovery can help determine whether outpatient mental health treatment in Massachusetts is the right fit. From there, the team works with each person to build a treatment plan based on their specific needs.
