PTSD
Northstar Recovery Center
PTSD Treatment in Boston, MA
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can change how you see the world and yourself. You may feel constantly on edge, disconnected, or overwhelmed by flashbacks and triggers. But you are not broken.
If you’re looking for PTSD treatment in Boston, Northstar Recovery Center can help. With multiple locations, our top-rated programs provide evidence-based and trauma-informed care in Massachusetts through our Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Contact us today to learn more about PTSD Treatment in Massachusetts.
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Do I Have PTSD?
PTSD can stem from a wide range of experiences including military combat, assault, childhood abuse, medical trauma, accidents, or witnessing violence. It doesn’t matter how long ago it happened or how you compare it to others’ experiences. If it affects the way you live, it matters.
If you’ve been struggling with any of these, you deserve support that’s rooted in empathy, safety, and science.
Common Symptoms of PTSD Include:
- Nightmares or intrusive thoughts about the traumatic event
- Flashbacks or dissociation (feeling detached from reality)
- Avoidance of reminders, people, or places connected to the trauma
- Heightened startle response or constant hypervigilance
- Emotional numbness, shame, or a sense of disconnection
- Difficulty sleeping, concentrating, or regulating emotions
- Persistent fear, guilt, anger, or sadness
- Abusing substances to escape
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Most Major Insurances Accepted
We are in-network with major insurance providers and accept most plans. Fill out the form on the right for a no obligation benefit verification. We’ll help you understand exactly what (if any) out of pocket costs will be. If we don’t accept your insurance, we work closely with facilities who do and will recommend the best treatment option for your insurance coverage.
Our Holistic Treatment
Our Trauma-Informed IOP for PTSD
Northstar Recovery Center is proud to provide flexible mental health treatment in Massachusetts for individuals with PTSD and other disorders. Our treatment programs operate exclusively on an outpatient basis, with day, partial-day, virtual intensive outpatient treatment, and hybrid scheduling options available.
Trauma Therapy
Northstar Recovery Center utilizes an impressive range of trauma therapy types. Trauma therapy for addiction and PTSD at Northstar Recovery may involve modalities such as on-site eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT).
Group Therapy
Group therapy is an important part of our programs. We offer specialized groups, like grief groups, sound healing, and yoga, that can support your healing journey in unique ways. Additionally, groups like our dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) groups teach essential skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and communication, which can be beneficial for trauma survivors.
Individual Therapy
Clients at Northstar Recovery participate in individual therapy at least once per week. In individual therapy sessions, you will have the chance to work with a therapist one-on-one, which will allow you to share details, process trauma, and work toward your personal goals in ways you might not be comfortable with in group settings.
Family Therapy
Some trauma survivors benefit from family therapy sessions, which involve meeting with a therapist and members of your immediate or extended family. We offer family therapy in Massachusetts for clients who wish to incorporate it into their treatment plans.
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Inclusive, Respectful Care from Experienced Clinicians
PTSD doesn’t discriminate and neither do we. Our staff is trained in culturally responsive, gender-affirming, and trauma-informed care.
At Northstar, we welcome people from all backgrounds and identities, including:
- Veterans, first responders, and frontline workers
- Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or childhood abuse
- LGBTQIA+ individuals seeking affirming trauma support
- Adults navigating trauma of any sort
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You Deserve to Feel Safe Again
Your past does not define your future. With the right support, you can start to trust again, sleep again, and breathe again. Let’s build a life not around survival, but around healing and hope.
With locations in West Springfield and Southborough, Northstar Recovery Center is a leader in Massachusetts addiction and mental health treatment. Our team members have over 100 years of combined experience, and we are proud to have the opportunity to be a guiding light in your or your loved one’s recovery journey. Call Northstar Recovery Center for PTSD treatment in the greater Boston area today at (833) 853-8153.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It is estimated that about 3.9% of the world’s population has PTSD. Factors such as having experienced a previous traumatic event, a family history of mental health conditions, and your age can influence your chances of developing PTSD after a traumatic event.
Yes. Both trauma and PTSD are risk factors for substance use disorders, meaning that trauma survivors and individuals living with PTSD are more likely to develop drug and alcohol addiction. Northstar Recovery treats addiction and co-occurring disorders (like PTSD) comprehensively to support the best treatment outcomes for our clients.
Yes. Your insurance plan should help you cover PTSD treatment in Boston and the surrounding areas. Northstar Recovery Center accepts most major health insurance plans and other payment methods to make PTSD and addiction treatment accessible.
Qualified medical and mental health professionals, like psychiatrists, can diagnose PTSD. The diagnostic process will involve a verbal questionnaire, where a licensed provider will ask you questions, such as when your symptoms began.
Any type of traumatic event can lead to the development of PTSD. Examples of traumatic events with the potential to cause PTSD include but aren't limited to abuse, neglect, loss of a close loved one, sexual assault, war, serious illness affecting yourself or a close loved one, car accidents, and natural disasters.
Yes. Complex PTSD, which is simply diagnosed as PTSD at this time, is caused by repeated or prolonged trauma. While it is not a differentiated diagnosis yet, complex PTSD is well-recognized in the mental health field. Northstar Recovery Center treats complex trauma and complex PTSD.
Individuals who experience childhood trauma, referring to trauma occurring earlier in life, are considered particularly susceptible to drug and alcohol addiction. However, it is possible for childhood trauma survivors to heal from both trauma and addiction.
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If you or a loved one is ready to explore treatment options, Northstar Recovery Center is here to walk with you every step of the way. Our dedicated team is available 24/7 and understands the complex emotional and physical challenges of addiction and mental health disorders. You don’t have to do this alone.
Call us today or fill out our simple online form to connect with a member of our admissions team.