Evidence-based PTSD treatment through our PHP and IOP programs. Trauma-focused therapies including CPT and Prolonged Exposure, delivered by licensed clinicians in a supportive, safe environment.
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Recognizing the symptoms is the first step toward getting help.
Re-Experiencing One of the hallmark symptoms of PTSD is reliving the trauma. This can include vivid flashbacks that feel like the event is happening again, recurring nightmares about the trauma, or intense emotional or physical reactions to reminders of the event. You might experience sudden, intrusive memories that disrupt your daily life without warning.
Avoidance & Numbing To cope with the distress, many people with PTSD begin avoiding anything connected to the trauma. Avoiding places, people, activities, or conversations that trigger memories is common. Emotional numbing sets in. You may feel detached from loved ones, unable to experience positive emotions, or lose interest in activities you once enjoyed. This withdrawal can damage relationships and daily functioning.
Hyperarousal PTSD keeps the nervous system in a constant state of high alert. Hypervigilance — always scanning for danger, even in safe environments. Sleep becomes difficult due to insomnia or nightmares. Irritability, angry outbursts, difficulty concentrating, and an exaggerated startle response become part of daily life. This chronic state of arousal is exhausting and can lead to physical health problems.
If you or a loved one is experiencing any of these symptoms, effective treatment is available. Healing from trauma begins with reaching out for support.
Most clients begin treatment within 24–48 hours. Call now for a free, confidential consultation.
Scroll to explore each level of care designed for trauma recovery. Click to learn more about any program.
Our most intensive level of care. Full-day structured programming with trauma-focused group therapy, individual CPT and PE sessions, medication management, and daily lunch.
PHP Details →Step-down from PHP. 3.5-hour sessions with flexible scheduling — morning, afternoon, or evening tracks to fit your life and responsibilities.
IOP Details →IOP-level intensity during evening hours. Designed for working professionals managing PTSD symptoms who need treatment without disrupting their career.
Evening Track →Ongoing support after completing PHP or IOP. Individual trauma-focused therapy and one group session weekly with your assigned clinician.
OP Details →All program levels available virtually. Participate from home in a safe, familiar environment or mix in-person and virtual sessions to fit your needs.
Telehealth →On-site Nurse Practitioner manages psychiatric medications for PTSD symptoms including SSRIs, SNRIs, and prazosin for nightmares, combined with trauma-focused therapy.
Med Management →Every healing journey is unique. Here’s a general framework for what to expect as each phase builds on the last — like stones stacking toward strength.
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Our staff combines professional credentials with lived recovery experience. Click to learn more.
Oversees all clinical operations and treatment planning. Specializes in evidence-based trauma therapies including CPT, PE, and EMDR.
10+ years treating PTSD and trauma disorders. Leads trauma-focused group therapy and individual CPT/PE sessions with compassion and expertise.
Manages psychiatric medications for PTSD including SSRIs, SNRIs, and prazosin. Evaluates all PHP clients within 24 hours.
Coordinates life skills training, employment support, housing referrals, and aftercare planning.
A comfortable, home-like environment designed to support your recovery.
Multiple dedicated spaces for different therapeutic modalities.
Quiet space for breathwork, yoga, and mindfulness.
Calm decompression space when you need a moment.
Ping pong, foosball, and Xbox for fellowship.
Fresh air, walks, and social space between sessions.
Lunch for PHP clients, snacks and coffee for all.
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Supporting someone through PTSD is one of the hardest things a family can do. These evidence-based steps can help you take care of both yourself and your loved one.
PTSD is a medical condition that changes how the brain processes fear and memory — not a sign of weakness. Understanding trauma responses helps you respond with patience rather than frustration.
Communicate limits with compassion: “I love you, and I understand this is difficult. I also need to take care of my own wellbeing.” Follow through consistently.
PTSD recovery is not linear. There will be good days and setbacks. Avoid pressuring your loved one to "just get over it" or rushing their healing timeline. Consistent, patient support makes a difference.
Trailhead offers individual family therapy sessions and monthly Zoom education groups covering trauma responses, secondary traumatic stress, and building a supportive home environment. Open to family members 18+.
Your wellbeing matters. Consider therapy for yourself, connect with support resources for families of trauma survivors, and maintain your own routines and social connections.
Use “I” statements: “I’ve noticed you seem to be struggling, and I want to help.” Choose a calm moment, acknowledge their pain, and offer to help them explore treatment options together.
Our family support program is open to all family members 18+, for current and past clients.
Call for Family SupportIt’s common for people struggling with PTSD to resist treatment. Here’s how to respond effectively.
If there’s immediate danger — suicidal thoughts, self-harm, or risk of harm — call 911 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Call (857) 312-1697Our family support program provides education and community for anyone affected by a loved one’s PTSD or trauma-related condition.
Topics include understanding trauma responses, secondary traumatic stress, family systems, and building a healing-supportive home environment.
Trailhead Treatment Center is located in the medical and behavioral health corridor of Salem, New Hampshire. We provide PTSD and trauma-focused treatment for adults throughout greater New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts.
Conveniently accessible via I-93 and Route 28. Dually licensed in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Your healing journey begins with a single phone call. We’ll handle the rest.
