PTSD Treatment Chicago

What is PTSD?

Post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD, is a mental health condition that is triggered after you have witnessed or experienced a traumatic event. The trauma symptoms of PTSD can include severe anxiety, flashbacks, nightmares, and recurring thoughts about the event. If not treated, these traumatic stress symptoms can often last for months or years, can lead to self-destructive behaviors, and can drastically interrupt your daily routine.

For those who experience PTSD, receiving proper treatment, trauma therapy, and gaining skills for self-care are critical for improving the quality of daily life and reducing symptoms.

Causes of PTSD

The causes of PTSD can vary, but any individual who has experienced a traumatic event can develop traumatic stress. PTSD symptoms may sometimes not appear until years after the traumatic experiences. These unwanted memories can surface at any time, causing feelings of trauma that can interfere with everyday life. Some specific causes of PTSD can include:

- Experiencing or witnessing stressful events
- The recurrence of intrusive memories
- A family history of anxiety or depression
- One’s response to trauma and stress
- Brain chemistry

PTSD and Substance Abuse

Individuals with PTSD are oftentimes at higher risk for experiencing substance abuse and co-occurring illnesses such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, and depression. At Chicago Rehab Center, our expert team takes a whole-person approach to enable you to start healing. The supportive environment at CRC will look at more than the traumatic experience: Trauma counselors will put together a complete recovery plan, rather than simply addressing one symptom of your current condition. Our mental health therapy program meets you where you are at and carefully develops a plan that is right for you. A combination of talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, traditional programs, and modern therapies will all be considered as part of your individualized plan.

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Our Evidence-Based Approach to Treatment and Therapy for PTSD at CRC in Chicago

At CRC, we believe in creating lasting changes rather than “fixing” you, because we do not believe that you are broken in the first place. We work with you and your family to support a long-term continuum of care that lasts well after you move on from our structured services.

Recovery Therapies for PTSD Treatment

The unique combinations of recovery treatments and therapies provided at CRC in Chicago do not exist at other facilities. We focus on whole-person healing, meeting each of you where you are at. Our treatment offerings for PTSD include both traditional treatment methods as well as modern therapies. Evidence shows us that PTSD treatment is most effective over the long-term when a combination of these recovery treatments are utilized:

Mindfulness

This practice teaches individuals to be completely present and fully aware of their emotions and of what they are doing.

Holistic Treatment

Holistic treatment techniques help patients take responsibility for their own well-being and achieve optimal health through education on lifestyle changes and self-care that promotes overall wellness. This can include exercise, diet, psychotherapy, and many other alternative therapies offered through our treatment program.

NAD+

NAD+ is a therapy helping individuals stay on the path to recovery. Also known as Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, it’s a naturally occurring enzyme that promotes the production of energy within our body’s cells. With NAD+ therapy, individuals can improve brain function.

Acupuncture

As a treatment that has been used for centuries across Asia, acupuncture is known to be an effective treatment for anxiety that can soothe the nervous system.

Group Therapy

Group therapy sessions at the CRC Treatment Center in Chicago are available on a weekly, bi-weekly, or daily basis with a licensed therapist.

Vitamin IV Therapy

By providing the body with the proper nutrients it needs, our vitamin treatments restore balance within, helping individuals reach their desired place of health and wellness. An IV is used to place the necessary nutrients directly into the bloodstream, which is a much more effective method than taking over-the-counter supplements.

Meditation

Meditation is a well-established, effective way to help manage common mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression.

Family Therapy

The CRC Institute clinical model of treating the whole family is the foundation of our patients’ success.

Yoga

Yoga helps to improve general wellness by relieving stress, supporting good health habits, and improving mental/emotional health, sleep, and balance. Yoga is an effective treatment method for promoting relaxation and a helpful tool for managing anxiety or depressive symptoms.

Experiential Treatment

This treatment helps individuals recover from substance abuse through the use of physical activities. These can include martial arts, yoga, hiking, and many other activities that enable individuals to explore their emotions while performing a healthy activity.

Individual Therapy

Individual therapy at the CRC Treatment Center in Chicago is available on a weekly, bi-weekly, or daily sessions with a licensed therapist.

Mental Health Therapy

Our recovery and wellness teams specialize in the combination of substance abuse disorders and mental health diagnoses.

Cupping

This ancient treatment uses specialized suction cups on the skin to help with inflammation, circulation, pain, and promotes relaxation.

Virtual Therapy

Video sessions are available for remote treatment. Don’t let location stop you from getting the therapy you need.

Help you heal your mind, body, and soul through a variety of effective treatments and therapies
Provide state-of-the-art outpatient care to help you during your healing process
Teach you tools to cope with life’s challenges in a healthy way
Help you to feel empowered and confident in your life
Help you gain awareness and insight into your specific triggers
Address any co-occurring mental health conditions
Treat not just yourself as an individual but also address your relationships with family members and loved ones
Offer you collaborative therapy during your PTSD and/or substance abuse treatment

Our medical and wellness team has extensive experience in everything from anxiety disorders to PTSD to substance misuse. The team at CRC is here to provide patients with a truly singular recovery journey through respect, kindness, and compassion.

Begin Your Recovery

Speak with our team to see how we can help you with our evidence-based treatments and integrated medicine approach.

Why Choose CRC Outpatient Center for PTSD Treatment: Evidence-Based Counseling and Care

In order to heal from a chronic condition, one thing has to change — everything. This journey towards health and wellness is different for every individual, but the two elements that are always involved include connection and magic. In order to achieve these two components, our treatment options at CRC in Chicago include:

Gender Specific

Treating you in groups by gender allows for safer healing environments and more comprehensive care. Offering gender-specific treatments is something very unique to our program at CRC Treatment Center in Chicago, and we take extra steps to create a supportive and empathetic culture. As a result, you receive a truly safe, respectful, and distraction-free environment.

Holistic Therapies

Our holistic practitioners work with our doctors and psychiatrists to configure the most effective, evidence-based activities that support your individual needs. Our holistic programming adds an extra layer of treatment that is exclusive to CRC Treatment Center.

Fully-Integrated

Our person-centered treatment, counseling, and therapies address you as a whole person enabling you to be treated in a specific, personalized way. By delving into all aspects of you, we provide you with a comprehensive understanding of what you need to be your best, healthiest self.

Medical Evaluations

This is no ordinary medical evaluation because we believe in treating the entire patient to help them achieve their goals. When you begin treatment at CRC, we include a 360 palm print analysis, a fully comprehensive blood panel to determine any deficiencies, and a complete physical, nutritional, and wellness examination.

Our Board-certified and licensed medical team goes to extraordinary lengths to fully and comprehensively evaluate all of our patient’s concerns, needs, medical history, and specific goals. Our unique combination of therapy, clinical modalities, and outpatient programs have consistently proven to help individuals address their trauma, heal their symptoms, and overcome substance abuse for long-term recovery.

About CRC Treatment Center in Chicago

CRC Treatment Center in Chicago is home to the industry’s most stimulating and successful programming for an evidence-based personalized approach to substance abuse programming and health optimization. Our wellness team consists of the best doctors, clinicians, and holistic practitioners in their fields.

PTSD Treatment at CRC in Chicago, IL: Frequently Asked Questions

What triggers PTSD attacks?

PTSD attacks can be triggered after you have experienced a traumatic or stressful event. This can also include a family history of anxiety or depression, your specific response to stress, and your brain chemistry. Sometimes, PTSD may not even appear for years after a certain event has occurred.

Can PTSD Be Cured?

Yes, PTSD can be effectively treated when addressed by an experienced, knowledgeable team such as our experts at CRC -- therapists who are familiar with the symptoms and intricacies of PTSD.

What is the Best Way to Treat PTSD?

The best treatment method for reducing and/or eliminating the symptoms associated with PTSD is a combination of therapies and treatments. At CRC Treatment Center in Chicago, we incorporate both traditional and modern evidence-based therapies into your treatment plan. This individualized plan is designed specifically for you so that our team meets you exactly where you are at.

How Long Does it Take To Recover From PTSD?

The recovery time for PTSD will vary from person to person. For many individuals with PTSD, the condition can be chronic, meaning that symptoms can last several months or longer. However, treatment for PTSD can be very effective, with many people recovering within six months of diagnosis.

Treatment Programs

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