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How to Find Trauma Therapy for Teens: What Parents and Caregivers Should Look For

When your teenager has experienced trauma, one of the most important things you can do is get them the right kind of help, quickly. But finding the right trauma therapy for teens can feel overwhelming. Not all therapists are trained in trauma. Not all approaches work for adolescents. And your teen may be resistant, withdrawn, or unable to articulate what they need.

What Is Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)? A Clinician's Guide to How It Works

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is one of the most recommended treatments for PTSD, appearing in VA programs and trauma care discussions. But what is it, how does it work, and how does it compare to other therapies? This guide explains CPT’s origins, session structure, research on effectiveness, and how it’s practiced at Nema Health.

Is It Burnout or PTSD? Recognizing the Signs of Workplace Trauma

Is it burnout or PTSD? Learn to recognize the signs of workplace trauma and discover evidence-based treatment options that can help you heal.

Navigating Workers Compensation for Trauma Recovery: A Guide for Injured Workers

Can you get workers' comp for PTSD? Learn how psychological injury claims work, what qualifies, and how to access effective trauma treatment.

Out-of-Network Benefits & Superbills for Trauma Therapy

Learn how to use out-of-network insurance benefits and superbills to get reimbursed for intensive trauma therapy. Step-by-step checklist.

How to Tell If a PTSD Treatment Actually Works: Questions to Ask Before You Start

Not sure if trauma treatment actually works? Learn the key questions to ask before starting therapy and what real progress looks like.

CPT vs. EMDR: Understanding the Science and Results of Your PTSD Treatment Options

Compare CPT vs EMDR for PTSD treatment. Understand the science, effectiveness, and how to choose what's right for you.

CPTSD vs. PTSD vs. Dissociation: What's the Difference and Why It Matters for Your Treatment

Understand CPTSD vs PTSD vs dissociation. Key differences, symptoms, overlap, and evidence-based treatments.

What the Research Says About Intensive Trauma Treatment: A Plain-English Summary

We'll translate what scientists have discovered about intensive PTSD treatment into language anyone can understand, backed by links to the actual studies so you can verify everything yourself.

Why Intensive CPT Works Faster: 12 Sessions vs. Years of Weekly Therapy

Learn why intensive CPT therapy works faster than weekly sessions. Discover how 12 sessions in weeks outperform years. Evidence-based results.

What Chronic Trauma Does to the Brain and Body

Chronic trauma—the kind that happens repeatedly over months or years—leaves deep marks on both your brain and body, fundamentally changing how your nervous system works and how safe you feel in the world. If you're trying to understand what's happening in your own life or someone else's, knowing about these changes can be the first step toward healing.

Stranger Things Accidentally Teaches Trauma Therapy

At first glance, Stranger Things Season 5 looks like a story about monsters, survival, and saving the world. But underneath the supernatural plot, the show keeps returning to something much more human.

The Connection Between Grief and PTSD: Three Celebrity Stories of Traumatic Loss

While PTSD is commonly associated with combat veterans or survivors of violent crimes, mental health professionals increasingly recognize that the sudden or traumatic loss of someone close can trigger the same constellation of symptoms, intrusive memories, emotional numbness, hypervigilance, and a profound sense that the world is no longer safe.

The Trauma Survivor Gift Guide

Read on for our favorite gift ideas for trauma survivors – and how you can give back to the PTSD this holiday season.

Gabrielle Union Joins Nema Health as Investor & Strategic Advisor

Today, we’re deeply honored to share a new step toward achieving our mission: actress, producer, and best-selling author Gabrielle Union has joined Nema as both an investor and advisor.

Breaking the Cycle: What You Need to Know About Intergenerational Trauma

Trauma doesn’t end with the person who experienced it. Whether it stems from war, natural disaster, personal tragedy, or life circumstances, trauma can ripple through generations of families, shaping the way they feel, behave, and relate to one another long after the original events have passed. 

Understanding LGBTQ+ Trauma and the Path to Healing

LGBTQ+ individuals navigate a complex landscape of social rejection, political hostility, and personal trauma that creates lasting impact on their mental health and wellbeing. Recognizing and dismantling these sources of harm is the first step toward healing for LGBTQ+ individuals.

War Veterans and PTSD: What to Know

We’ll help you recognize PTSD in military veterans, the impacts on daily life from job challenges to relationship strains, and how you can provide essential support.

Is PTSD A Disability?

Find out if PTSD qualifies as a disability and explore treatments that support healing from trauma.

Is PTSD A Permanent Condition?

Is PTSD a permanent condition? Delve into the complexities of PTSD's long-term effects, factors affecting its duration, and approaches for coping and recovery.

How Is PTSD Diagnosed?

Discover the complexities of PTSD, a condition rooted in trauma, through a detailed diagnosis process using DSM-5 criteria and targeted questionnaires. Early detection is key to unlocking effective treatments that can offer hope and pathways toward managing symptoms and fostering recovery.

Can You Get PTSD From A Car Accident?

Can a car accident lead to PTSD? Find out and gain insights & guidance on managing the situation if it arises.

Does PTSD Get Worse As You Age?

Explore the complexities of PTSD progression over time including insights on aging and coping mechanisms for a fulfilling life.

Can You Get PTSD From A Breakup?

Discover if breakups can cause PTSD and explore relationship-related PTSD symptoms & coping strategies for emotional recovery.

Is CPT Therapy Hard?

Unveil the truth behind Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), debunk misconceptions, and discover strategies for your therapeutic journey.

What To Say (and Not To Say) To Someone Who Has PTSD

Learn how to support individuals with PTSD and Complex PTSD sensitively. Discover what to say, what not to say, and how cognitive processing therapy aids in treatment.

How Does PTSD Affect The Brain?

Understand PTSD's brain impact, differences from normal, and cognitive therapy's effectiveness.

Why Is EMDR So Expensive?

Several factors can influence the cost of EMDR therapy. We'll discuss those factors and if EMDR is right for you.

The Three Biggest PTSD Myths, Debunked

Despite its pervasiveness in our society, PTSD is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. We separate fact from fiction and debunk the narratives around PTSD that can prevent people from getting the help they need.

Can You Get PTSD From A Toxic Job?

Learn about the signs of workplace trauma and how the impacts of a toxic work environment could lead to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Is Forgiveness Required to Heal from Trauma?

The act of forgiveness has been glorified in many stories and anecdotal accounts, as though it may be the golden ticket out of pain, as the storytellers explain how forgiveness somehow purified their soul and, like the gift of atonement, settled the raging waters into a gentle stream. But is forgiveness really necessary for healing and moving past trauma?

Acute vs. Chronic PTSD: Differences, Symptoms, and Treatment

Understand acute vs. chronic PTSD including their distinct symptoms and treatments tailored to address the duration and intensity of symptoms.

What happens when PTSD is untreated?

Delve into the consequences of untreated PTSD on mental health and well-being — and the power of cognitive processing therapy for healing.

Can PTSD Cause Personality Changes?

Uncover the connection between PTSD and personality changes — exploring how trauma impacts behavior, emotions, and relationships.

Pregnancy Loss Can Lead to PTSD — Here's What You Need to Know

With 10-20% of pregnancies ending in miscarriage, millions of women experience what clinicians classify as a traumatic event every year—one that, if left unaddressed, can develop into PTSD.

How to Support a Romantic Partner with PTSD

Loving Someone with PTSD can be emotionally taxing but also provides ample opportunity for a rich, healing relationship. We discuss ways to foster healthy communication, boundaries, and support strategies for those whose loved ones have endured trauma.

Supporting Kids In the Wake of the Los Angeles Wildfires

How to Help A Loved One Who May Have PTSD

Understanding how to support a loved one with PTSD is crucial to fostering a safe and supportive environment where healing becomes possible. While you cannot resolve PTSD for someone else, your support can create a foundation of safety and positive social connection that will help a loved one navigate their healing journey.

What To Do After You've Experienced Trauma

After experiencing trauma, it can feel overwhelming to know what to do next. Whether the trauma is the result of a sudden event or long-term exposure to life-threatening harm, the aftermath can leave you feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain of how to move forward. While healing isn’t linear, there are concrete steps to regain a sense of safety, process your emotions, and rebuild your life. Understanding what to do after a traumatic experience is crucial to not only surviving but thriving no matter how trauma manifests again in your life.

Combat PTSD: Challenges, Symptoms, and Healing Approaches

Understand the symptoms, the journey from trauma to healing, and the challenges veterans with PTSD face. Learn how therapies like CPT and EMDR and self-care can aid recovery, alongside a strong support system for those experiencing recurring memories, emotional distress, and relationship strains due to combat exposure.

What Are the Goals of CPT Therapy?

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a proven therapeutic approach for PTSD treatment with the core goal to empower individuals to overcome trauma and regain control of their lives.

How Do I Stop Dissociating From PTSD?

Discover effective ways to overcome dissociation with PTSD and to reclaim control of your life. Explore expert tips and practical strategies to ground yourself and reconnect with the present moment.

Martin Rosenzweig Joins Nema As Advisor

Dr. Martin Rosenzweig, a psychiatrist and the former Behavioral Chief Medical Officer of Optum, has joined Nema as an advisor.

Why We Don't Believe in "Big T" Vs. "Little T" Trauma

The word “trauma” has become so mainstream, some have even taken to categorizing traumas by severity — something Noori says is not only inaccurate, but potentially harmful.

Why do some develop PTSD after trauma and others don't?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a highly complex psychological condition that is influenced by a variety of factors. Not every person who develops a traumatic event will go on to develop PTSD.

Can PTSD show up years later? Understanding PTSD With Delayed Expression

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a well-known mental health condition that can develop after experiencing a traumatic event. However, some individuals may experience PTSD with delayed expression where the full diagnosis is not met till many months or even years after an event.

There’s No Magic Pill for PTSD – but Here’s What Actually Works.

The FDA recently rejected MDMA as a treatment for PTSD which many felt was a loss for the field as the FDA hasn’t approved a new medication for PTSD in 24 years. But what’s often lost in this debate is the fact that medication, MDMA or otherwise, is not recommended as a first-line treatment. And in any case, we already know what treatments work best. Read on to learn more.

What is The Relationship Between PTSD & Insomnia

We’ll discuss the link between PTSD and insomnia, a common pairing that impacts well-being. PTSD, a condition ignited by traumatic experiences, and insomnia, a disorder characterized by sleep challenges, often coexist and worsen each other.

Do I Have Trauma or PTSD?

Learn about the relationship between PTSD & trauma and their profound impact on mental health. We’ll define trauma, explore PTSD’s signs & symptoms, and share the evidence-based treatments like Cognitive Processing Therapy that lead to healing.

Why Medications Aren't First-Line for PTSD

Although medications may provide symptom relief to some survivors, drugs of any kind are not considered first-line treatments for PTSD. Although medications such as sertraline and venlafaxine can improve symptoms when taken, trauma symptoms can return after stopping the medication.

What Is The Relationship Between PTSD & Substance Use?

One of the most common conditions to co-occur with PTSD is substance use disorders (SUD), and the complicated combination can result in more complex issues, including increased health problems, poorer social functioning, higher rates of suicide attempts, and more.

How Does CPT Work for Trauma and PTSD?

CPT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, is an evidence-backed intervention that is highly effective for trauma and PTSD. Learn more about how this targeted approach can lead to long-term healing and empowerment for trauma survivors.

What Are the Different Treatments for PTSD?

Discover proven treatments for PTSD, explore evidence-based therapies to reclaim your well-being, and start your journey to healing today.

Why CPT Is The Leading Therapy For Trauma & PTSD

Explore the rationale behind choosing CPT therapy for PTSD: and uncover its effectiveness, tailored strategies, and transformative potential for people who’ve endured trauma.

What is Complex PTSD?

Delve into the nuances of PTSD and complex trauma, addressing myths about their differences and how treatment interventions can help survivors manage their symptoms of either effectively.

What Are The Symptoms of PTSD? Here's What You Need to Know

PTSD manifests through intrusive thoughts, avoidance behaviors, mood changes, and heightened alertness. Recognizing these signs is crucial for timely intervention and effective management of the condition.

What's The Best Therapy For PTSD?

Discover the best therapies for treating PTSD including CPT, the front-line treatment, EMDR, medications and PE. Plus, explore how CPT offers distinct advantages.

How Long Does Therapy Take for PTSD?

Recovery timelines from PTSD varies, with evidence-based treatments lasting from a few weeks to four months, depending on if a patient chooses traditional weekly sessions or intensive daily therapies to expedite healing.

What Are The Types of PTSD?

We'll uncover the various responses to trauma and related diagnostic terms, including uncomplicated PTSD, complex PTSD, comorbid PTSD, atypical PTSD, and secondary PTSD.

EMDR: What Is it?

EMDR therapy is an innovative PTSD treatment combining cognitive-behavioral, exposure methods, and bilateral stimulation. Developed by Francine Shapiro in the 1980s, it offers trauma healing by reprocessing traumatic memories at a neurological level.

What Causes PTSD?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) arises from a combination of biological, social, and psychological factors, and not everyone exposed to traumatic events develops the condition. The recovery process is personalized, involving therapy and community support, to help individuals find lasting relief.

Do You Need Medications To Recover From PTSD?

Navigating the complexities of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) recovery can involve a careful balance of psychotherapeutic interventions and pharmacotherapy. While psychotherapy forms the bedrock of PTSD treatment, the role of medications in enhancing outcomes and managing symptoms remains a topic of significant discussion.

Is Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Effective for PTSD?

In seeking healing from the complexities of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a source of hope for many — especially those who haven’t found treatment that works. At Nema, we focus on delivering CPT, an approach that uses cognitive restructuring to help trauma survivors think differently about what they went through, and about themselves and the world.

PTSD and Anger Outbursts: Your Brief Guide To Understanding The Relationship

Trauma often leads to sudden, intense episodes of anger, affecting relationships deeply. Explore the psychology behind PTSD's heightened stress response and its manifestation as overwhelming anger.

The Relationship Between PTSD and Anxiety

PTSD, a result of traumatic experiences, manifests through intrusive memories, flashbacks, and hyperarousal, whereas anxiety embodies excessive worry and fear. We explore the symptoms of PTSD & anxiety to understand their mutual reinforcement and how PTSD's diagnostic evolution from an anxiety classification affects its common co-occurrencewith anxiety disorders.

Why is PTSD So Exhausting?

PTSD can cause fatigue, a debilitating symptom that transcends ordinary tiredness, and affect millions worldwide. We delve into the physical and emotional aspects of PTSD-induced exhaustion, and how trauma impacts energy levels and sleep, contributing to a sense of depletion.

Nema is now live for Horizon members in New Jersey!

Nema is so excited to announce that we are now in-network for all members of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ) insurance – the largest insurer in the state! We are honored to be able to reach trauma survivors in New Jersey on their way to healing from PTSD.

Meet Debra Kaysen: Nema’s Newest Clinical Advisor

Meet Dr. Debra Kaysen, Nema Health's new clinical advisor: A leader in PTSD care, shaping the future of treatment for diverse populations.

A Military Family’s Guide to Supporting Veterans During the Holidays

Learn how to support veterans during the holidays with practical tips that can make a significant difference in their well-being.

Is It PTSD?: A Symptom Guide

PTSD emerges in the aftermath of experiencing or witnessing a deeply distressing or traumatic event. But what exactly qualifies as a "trauma," and how does it manifest in terms of symptoms?

8 Celebrities with PTSD who have spoken out

Hear from 8 celebrities with PTSD as they share their stories, raising awareness and offering hope to others.

5 Myths About Trauma That Keep You From Recovery

Busting myths about trauma recovery can open the door to effective healing. Learn the truth to empower your journey.

The Alphabet Soup of Cognitive Therapies for Trauma

Explore the Nuances of CBT, TF-CBT, and CPT: Understanding their unique approaches and target demographics in PTSD treatment.

Why Talk Therapy May Not Help with PTSD

Discover why talk therapy alone may not suffice for PTSD recovery and explore alternative treatments available.

CPT vs. EMDR: A Guide to PTSD Treatments

Compare CPT and EMDR therapies to understand which PTSD treatment might be the best fit for your recovery journey.

How Long Does it Take to Recover from PTSD?

Evidence-based treatment often leads to recovery from PTSD — but how long it takes to achieve this milestone varies based on a few key factors. One size does not fit all when it comes to treatment, but the journey to recovery may be shorter than you think.

Let's talk about intergenerational trauma

Intergenerational trauma affects families across generations. Learn about its impact and approaches to healing.

What is PTSD and how does it happen?

Comprehensive guide to understanding PTSD: Symptoms, causes, and treatment options available at Nema Health.

Q&A with Dr. Sofia Noori, MD, MPH

Dr. Sofia Noori shares her expertise on PTSD treatment advancements and the future of mental health care in our latest Q&A.

Introduction to Nema's PTSD treatment

An introduction to Nema's innovative PTSD treatment: Understand our approach and how it benefits those we serve.