Trauma/PTSD Treatment in San Diego, California
Trauma can have lasting effects that extend far beyond an initial experience or event. The aftermath of trauma can worsen over time, negatively affecting your mental health and other areas of life.
West Coast Recovery Centers is passionate about helping those who have suffered a trauma, teaching them ways to work through the past and thrive in the present. We prioritize treatment that is specific to your unique needs and experiences, with an approach that combines evidence-based and holistic practices to promote long-term wellness.
Available Treatment
At West Coast Recovery Centers, our treatment approach to PTSD combines evidence-based practices with holistic treatment options in order to help clients combat mental health symptoms and find long-term relief.
Traditional treatment
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Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT): ACT treatment teaches mindfulness and helps you to take action toward things that are important to you.
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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): This form of therapy helps you to identify and alter unhelpful thoughts and behaviors in order to improve well-being.
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Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT): DBT helps you learn how to manage emotional conflicts and build important skills through methods such as emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
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Process groups: Process groups allow you to explore your thoughts, experiences, and emotions while surrounded by others who are experiencing similar situations.
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Seeking Safety (SS): PTSD can co-occur with a substance use disorder, and Seeking Safety is a model of therapy designed to treat both conditions.
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Trauma-informed therapy: Our compassionate team can help you work through the effects of trauma in a safe setting.
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Transition and discharge planning: As you move from treatment back into your regular routine, we will make sure you have the tools you need to smoothly transition.
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Aftercare and alumni program: Support should not end when treatment does, and our aftercare services help you stay connected as you maintain lasting wellness.
Holistic treatment
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Adventure therapy: Adventure therapy refers to a form of psychotherapy that combines community, nature, and exercises in order to improve overall functioning.
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Breathwork: This form of breathing exercise allows you to change your breathing pattern and improve your mental and physical state.
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Communication styles education: In this gender-responsive group, you can learn about effective styles of communication and how to differentiate between empowering and disempowering forms of communicating.
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Expressive art therapy: Expressive art therapy can help you dive into your emotions in artistic and therapeutic ways, using creative means such as drawing or painting.
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Meditation: Meditation allows you to reach a calmer state and develop a positive outlook, such as mindfulness.
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Mindfulness: Mindfulness teaches you how to stay present and better understand your feelings and thoughts.
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Sound healing: This is a form of meditation accompanied by various sounds and tones.
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Stress-reduction techniques: You can learn ways to manage and reduce stress levels.
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Trauma-informed yoga: This therapeutic intervention allows trauma survivors to work through their experiences through yoga, focusing on both the mind and the body.
Local PTSD Support
PTSD can take a heavy toll, but it can be managed with the right tools and guidance. Our team will be here to provide personalized treatment and support that is suited to your needs.
Contact us at (760) 492-6385 for more information on our treatment and programs.
We work with most major insurance companies on an in-network basis.