Trauma does not mean you are broken. It means your system adapted to survive. With the right care, those patterns can change.
Trauma Therapy in Houston
PTSD & CPTSD Treatment With Trauma-Informed Care
Evidence-based, trauma-informed outpatient care for trauma survivors, including PTSD and complex PTSD. We focus on nervous system regulation, emotional safety, and sustainable healing.
Heights Treatment Is Here to Help
The Heights Treatment provides trauma therapy in Houston through a trauma-informed outpatient model designed for PTSD, complex PTSD (CPTSD), and trauma-related anxiety, depression, and substance use.
Trauma can show up as hypervigilance, emotional numbness, panic, irritability, nightmares, dissociation, or feeling stuck in survival mode. We do not rush trauma work. We prioritize safety, stabilization, and nervous system regulation, then use evidence-based therapies to help you process experiences at a pace your body can tolerate.
If you feel unsafe or at risk of self-harm, call 911. If you need immediate emotional support in the U.S., call or text 988.
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Recovery Is Possible
Recovery Is Possible
Our Trauma Treatment Focus
We treat trauma as a whole-person, mind–body experience. That means addressing safety, nervous system regulation, trauma processing, co-occurring mental health, relationship patterns, and relapse risk together.
EMDR for Trauma Recovery
Process traumatic memories safely and reduce the intensity of triggers, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
CBT for Trauma Symptoms
Challenge trauma-driven beliefs, reduce avoidance, and build practical coping tools for daily life.
DBT for Regulation
Strengthen distress tolerance and emotion regulation so trauma responses feel less reactive and overwhelming.
Neurofeedback
Support sleep, focus, and nervous system stability, especially when hyperarousal or shutdown is present.
Mindfulness & Grounding
Build present-moment awareness and grounding skills to reduce dissociation, panic, and overwhelm.
Family Support
Strengthen communication, boundaries, and support systems so healing can last outside the therapy room.
For Partners and Loved Ones
Support is available for the whole system, not just one person.
When depression, anxiety, trauma symptoms, mood swings, or shutdown start affecting daily life, families often feel confused, worried, and exhausted. You may be trying to help while also protecting your own stability.
We help loved ones understand what is happening clinically, improve communication, and create clear next steps that support safety, accountability, and progress at home.
What Loved Ones Can Expect
Confidential admissions guidance
We can speak with you about what you are seeing, what level of care may fit, and how to approach a first conversation safely and effectively.
Family education and involvement
We provide structured education, communication support, and guidance on boundaries and accountability. Family involvement is paced based on clinical readiness and safety.
Aftercare and continuity planning
Recovery needs structure after discharge. We build a plan that supports accountability, relapse prevention, and ongoing support for both the client and the family system.
Our Trauma Treatment Programs
Choosing to reach out for help is the beginning of a journey that is defined by lasting recovery. It’s the beginning of a dedicated and supported path forward to reach a place of hope and healing.
Individualized Intensive Program (IIP)
Our Individualized Intensive Program offers a highly personalized approach to treatment for individuals who need a deeper level of clinical support. With frequent one-on-one sessions, tailored treatment planning, and ongoing clinical oversight, this program is designed to meet clients where they are and adapt as their needs evolve. IIP provides a focused, immersive environment that supports healing from substance use, trauma, and co-occurring mental health conditions while emphasizing long-term stability and growth.
Learn MorePartial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
Our Partial Hospitalization Program provides a high level of clinical support for individuals who need daily structure without residential care. Clients participate in comprehensive, full-day treatment while maintaining the ability to return home or supportive housing in the evenings. PHP offers a balanced blend of individual therapy, group work, psychiatric care, and integrative modalities. This level of care is often appropriate as a step down from more intensive treatment or as a primary option for individuals requiring consistent therapeutic engagement to stabilize symptoms and build momentum in recovery.
Learn MoreIntensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
The Intensive Outpatient Program is designed for individuals who are ready for increased independence while still benefiting from structured clinical support. Treatment is provided several days per week, allowing clients to continue therapy while gradually reintegrating into work, school, or family life. IOP emphasizes continued therapeutic progress through group therapy, individual sessions, and ongoing clinical oversight. This level of care supports accountability, skill-building, and sustained emotional regulation while maintaining flexibility within a client’s daily routine.
Learn MoreOutpatient Program (OP)
Our Outpatient Program supports individuals who are transitioning into greater autonomy or who require ongoing therapeutic care at a lower intensity. Clients attend scheduled sessions each week while fully engaging in their personal and professional lives. OP focuses on maintaining progress, reinforcing coping strategies, and addressing challenges as they arise. With continued access to clinical support, this level of care helps individuals sustain recovery, strengthen insight, and build long-term stability.
Learn MoreFAQs About Trauma Therapy
These are the most common questions families ask about trauma therapy in Houston, including PTSD and CPTSD treatment, EMDR, and trauma-informed outpatient care.
What is trauma-informed therapy?
Trauma-informed therapy recognizes how trauma impacts the brain and body. Treatment emphasizes safety, choice, pacing, and nervous system regulation. You build stabilization skills first, then process trauma in a structured way when you are ready.
What is the difference between PTSD and complex PTSD (CPTSD)?
PTSD is often linked to a single event, while CPTSD commonly develops after prolonged or repeated trauma, such as childhood trauma, chronic neglect, or ongoing interpersonal trauma. CPTSD may also involve persistent shame, relationship difficulties, and long-term emotional dysregulation. Learn more here: CPTSD vs PTSD.
What is EMDR therapy and how does it help?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy used to help people process traumatic memories safely. It can reduce the emotional intensity of triggers, intrusive thoughts, and distressing memories, while strengthening adaptive beliefs and coping. Learn more here: EMDR.
Can trauma cause anxiety, depression, or substance use?
Yes. Trauma can affect mood, sleep, threat response, and emotional regulation. Some people experience anxiety or depression after trauma, and some use substances to cope with symptoms. When trauma overlaps with addiction or another mental health condition, treatment is most effective when both are addressed together.
How do I know if I need outpatient trauma treatment in Houston?
Outpatient care can be a strong fit if you are medically stable and need structured therapy while maintaining work, school, or family responsibilities. The right level (PHP, IIP, IOP, or OP) depends on symptom severity, safety, functional impairment, and co-occurring needs. We help you decide after a brief clinical assessment.
What should I do if someone is in immediate danger?
If there is an immediate emergency, call 911. If you are concerned about suicide or self-harm, call or text 988 in the U.S. for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
