Trauma and PTSD Therapists Great Falls Montana
Eden Mental Health and Wellness treats trauma and PTSD in adults across Montana, using EMDR, somatic therapy, DBT and IFS to address flashbacks, hypervigilance, avoidance, and emotional numbing. This condition-focused page complements the clinic's broader Trauma Therapy Services, which details all ten evidence-based trauma approaches offered, alongside related support for panic attacks and anxiety, with a free consultation to begin.

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What Is PTSD?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, and it affects roughly 10% of trauma survivors. PTSD isn't only what happened to you β it's what your mind and body learned in order to survive it. Common symptoms include intrusive memories or flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, emotional numbing, avoidance of trauma reminders, and difficulty feeling safe even in objectively safe situations.
What Are the Symptoms of Trauma and PTSD?
- Intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares related to the traumatic event
- Avoidance of people, places, or situations that are reminders of the trauma
- Feeling constantly on edge, easily startled, or hypervigilant
- Emotional numbness or feeling disconnected from others
- Negative changes in beliefs about yourself, others, or the world
How Is PTSD Treated at Eden Mental Health and Wellness?
Our trauma-informed team uses EMDR, somatic therapy, and IFS to help you heal, addressing trauma at its roots rather than only managing symptoms:
- EMDR to reprocess traumatic memories through bilateral stimulation
- Somatic therapy to release trauma stored in the body and calm hypervigilance
- IFS and inner-child work to help the protective parts of you that developed during or after the trauma
- Pacing and safety-building so you are never pushed into memories before you're ready
- DBTΒ practical skills to help you regulate yourself when in a triggered state
- Polyvagal Theory of the nervous systemΒ psychoeducation that helps you understand your nervous system and what is happening autonomically when you have PTSD or trauma
Is Online PTSD Therapy as Effective as In-Person?
For single-incident trauma, approaches like EMDR often show significant progress within 6-12 sessions. Complex trauma or trauma with co-occurring conditions like depression or panic attacks may require a longer process, paced to your needs. Online therapy can be effective for treating any mental health disorder and can specifically be helpful for treating individuals who feel more regulated and safe in their own home.
βIf you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, help is available right now. Call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) for free, confidential support, 24/7.
Related Care
Trauma and PTSD often overlap with panic attacks, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and depression. See our full What We Treat overview or our detailed Trauma Therapy Services page.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between trauma and PTSD?
Trauma refers to the experience itself and the mind and body's response to it. PTSD is a specific diagnosis given when trauma symptoms, like flashbacks, avoidance, and hypervigilance, persist for more than a month and significantly interfere with daily life.
How long does trauma therapy take to show results?
Many clients begin noticing shifts within the first few sessions. For single-incident trauma, EMDR often shows significant progress within 6-12 sessions.
Is online PTSD therapy effective?
Yes, for most adults with mild to moderate PTSD, research shows guided online trauma-focused therapy is comparable to in-person treatment.
Do I have to describe my trauma in detail to start therapy?
No. We build safety and coping skills first, and you're never pushed into detailed memories before you're ready.
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