Trauma therapy is a focused style of counseling that helps you face painful memories safely, lessen overwhelming emotions, and rebuild a sense of control.

At Lexington Addiction Center, we combine evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), with holistic supports like mindfulness, gentle yoga, and nutritional guidance.

You’ll meet in a warm, welcoming outpatient setting where you can try fresh coping tools on the spot, then head home to your bed each night. Throughout every session, a licensed therapist stays right beside you, adjusting the pace, techniques, and goals to ensure they always match your comfort level and needs.

Whether trauma stemmed from childhood abuse, military service, an accident, or long-term stress, our team works with you to process what happened, release stored emotional charge, and strengthen resilience.

Most clients blend individual and group sessions, allowing private breakthroughs and peer encouragement along the way.

• Age
• Gender
• Coping skills
• Personal experiences
• Existing mental health conditions
• Environment
• Support system
• Severity and duration of the traumatic event

• Fatigue
• Headaches
• Digestion problems/stomach aches
• Muscle tension
• Shakiness/weakness
• Dizzy spells
• Increased heart rate
• Elevated blood pressure
• Rapid breathing
• Changes in eating and sleeping habits
• Decreased personal hygiene

• Fear, panic, or feeling unsafe
• Guilt or shame
• Anger or irritability
• Helplessness or meaninglessness
• Moodiness
• Crying
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Distrust or paranoia
• Difficulty concentrating and making decisions
• Memory disturbances
• Flashbacks/preoccupation with the event
• A sense that things aren’t real
• Amnesia for the event
• Worrying about the event

Absolutely. Studies show up to 60 percent of people living with PTSD also battle substance use, and relapse risk doubles when trauma goes untreated. Our program weaves trauma-informed approaches in addiction treatment into every level of care, tackling root causes and coping behaviors side-by-side.

While you process memories with EMDR or CBT, addiction specialists manage cravings through Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) when appropriate. Small groups never excel in providing client support with enough space to share without feeling lost in the crowd.

Peer discussions focus on linking triggers to urges, practicing refusal skills, and celebrating progress. Because these trauma-informed approaches in addiction treatment address both mind and body, they strengthen resilience and cut the cycle of self-medication. Over time, clients discover healthier ways to soothe without the need for substances.

Stability thrives on routine, so we maintain consistency in schedules.

In a PHP, you’ll spend about 25–30 hours on-site, Monday through Friday. Mornings open with mindfulness or gentle yoga, followed by trauma-focused groups and skill labs.

After lunch, you’ll attend individual therapy twice a week, plus EMDR or exposure sessions as clinically indicated. Evening IOP trims the load to 9–15 hours spread over three to five days, making space for work or school.

Every track includes a weekly family session, three peer-support groups, and a quick brief check-in to review sleep, nutrition, and medication management.

Because this is outpatient trauma therapy, you return home each night to practice grounding tools in real-world settings, then process wins and hurdles at your next visit.

Healing timelines vary, but most clients spend four to six weeks in PHP, step down to IOP for eight to twelve weeks, and finish with light outpatient check-ins or alumni meetings.

Complex trauma may extend the plan, while single-incident trauma can resolve sooner. Your therapist updates your goals every two weeks, adjusting the frequency of EMDR, group work, or MAT as symptoms change.

Before graduation, an aftercare coordinator drafts a relapse-prevention and wellness roadmap, linking you to ongoing therapy, sober-living referrals, or community support groups, so that progress continues even after long-term sessions end.

Yes. We make paying for trauma therapy simple. Our admissions team offers a free, individual insurance verification over the phone or online.

We work with most major plans, including Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Humana. We can also create flexible self-pay or financing options for those with limited coverage.

Because all billing is handled in-house, you never chase paperwork.

Call 859-636-0779 to find out how much trauma therapy in Lexington, KY, is covered, including on weekends, and to learn how our staff can assist.

Clients who complete our trauma therapy in Lexington, KY, often describe three milestones that signal real progress. First, sleep returns: recurring nightmares fade, and most people report getting six to eight hours of uninterrupted rest within the first month of treatment.

Second, daily functioning improves; those who once avoided grocery stores, busy roads, or family gatherings begin tackling these situations with the grounding skills learned in session.

Ultimately, relationships enhance clients’ use of communication tools, from group work to establishing healthy boundaries and reconnecting with loved ones.

Alumni surveys indicate that six months post-discharge, more than 80 percent continue to practice mindfulness or journaling exercises and attend at least one peer-support meeting per month.

Ready to rewrite your story? 

Our trauma therapy team in Lexington, Kentucky, is standing by. Call 859-636-0779, start a live chat, or click the Verify My Insurance button below to see your benefits in minutes.

Healing can begin today. Take the first step and let us guide you through compassionate care, evidence-based methods, and unwavering local support.