Trauma Treatment in San Antonio, Texas
At Stone River Recovery Center, we understand that trauma can shape lives in profound ways, but healing is always possible.
Our compassionate, evidence-based approach supports individuals facing PTSD, childhood trauma, sexual trauma, C-PTSD, and dissociative disorders.
Recovery is a personal journey, but you don’t have to walk it alone—we’re here to help.
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Reclaiming Life After Trauma
Prevalence:
Approximately 6% of U.S. adults will experience PTSD at some point in their lives. Women are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed, and certain groups, such as military veterans and first responders, have significantly higher rates.
Understanding PTSD:
PTSD develops after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, such as combat, abuse, violence, or accidents. Trauma overwhelms the brain’s ability to process what happened, keeping individuals stuck in a state of heightened fear or emotional turmoil. PTSD isn’t about weakness—it’s the body’s natural response to extraordinary stress.
What PTSD Looks Like:
- Intrusion Symptoms: Flashbacks, nightmares, and intrusive memories make it feel like the trauma is happening again.
- Avoidance: Efforts to avoid reminders of the trauma, such as people, places, or conversations, can shrink someone’s world.
- Hyperarousal: Constantly feeling “on edge,” easily startled, or irritable.
- Emotional Numbing: Feeling disconnected from loved ones or struggling to experience positive emotions.
How PTSD Affects Life:
PTSD often disrupts relationships, careers, and overall well-being. For example:
- A teacher might struggle with concentration because intrusive memories distract them during lessons.
- A veteran may avoid crowded places, missing family outings or social events.
- A parent might become irritable or withdrawn, creating tension at home.
How Treatment Helps:
Effective PTSD treatments include:
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): This approach helps reprocess traumatic memories, reducing their emotional intensity.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Clients learn to challenge unhelpful thoughts, such as self-blame.
- Somatic Therapies: These address the physical effects of trauma, helping clients regulate their nervous system.
A Note of Comfort:
PTSD is a natural response to trauma, but it doesn’t have to define your life. With the right support, healing is not only possible—it’s attainable.
Childhood Trauma: Healing the Wounds That Shape Us
Prevalence:
Childhood trauma is alarmingly common, with studies suggesting that 61% of adults in the U.S. have experienced at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE), such as abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction. Approximately 20% report experiencing three or more ACEs, significantly increasing the risk of long-term mental health challenges.
Understanding Childhood Trauma:
Childhood trauma occurs during critical developmental stages when the brain is still forming. Stressful or traumatic experiences—such as abuse, neglect, or the loss of a caregiver—can disrupt emotional, cognitive, and social development, often leaving long-lasting effects.
What Childhood Trauma Looks Like in Adulthood:
- Emotional Dysregulation: Intense emotions, such as anger or sadness, that feel difficult to control.
- Trust Issues: Difficulty forming or maintaining healthy relationships.
- Negative Self-Image: Internalized beliefs of being “not enough” or unworthy.
- Somatic Symptoms: Chronic pain, headaches, or stomach issues tied to unresolved stress.
How Childhood Trauma Affects Life:
Childhood trauma shapes how individuals see themselves and the world. For example:
- Someone who grew up in an abusive household might struggle with self-esteem, leading to perfectionism or fear of failure.
- A person who experienced neglect might avoid vulnerability, fearing rejection or abandonment.
- Somatic Experiencing: Helps release trauma stored in the body.
- EMDR: Reframes early memories to reduce their emotional intensity.
- Inner Child Work: Allows clients to nurture the parts of themselves affected by early experiences.
Sexual Trauma: Restoring Safety and Empowerment
Prevalence:
Although specific statistics for C-PTSD are less well-known, it is estimated that approximately 3-4% of the population may experience this condition. It is particularly common among individuals who have endured prolonged or repeated trauma, such as survivors of childhood abuse or domestic violence.
Understanding C-PTSD:
C-PTSD is a subtype of PTSD that results from ongoing or repeated trauma, often in situations where escape wasn’t possible. Unlike PTSD, which often stems from a single event, C-PTSD reflects the cumulative impact of chronic stress and harm.
What C-PTSD Looks Like:
- Emotional Dysregulation: Intense emotions, such as anger or despair, that feel difficult to manage.
- Negative Self-Perception: Deep feelings of guilt, shame, or worthlessness.
- Interpersonal Difficulties: Struggles with trust, boundaries, or feeling overly dependent on others.
- Chronic Dissociation: Feeling disconnected from reality or your own emotions.
How C-PTSD Affects Life:
C-PTSD often leads to cycles of unhealthy relationships, difficulty maintaining work, or chronic health conditions. For instance, survivors may gravitate toward unsafe dynamics because they feel familiar, perpetuating harm.
How Treatment Helps:
Healing C-PTSD involves therapies that address both the psychological and physical effects of trauma:
- Somatic Experiencing: Calms the body’s stress response.
- EMDR: Helps process and integrate traumatic memories.
- DBT: Teaches emotional regulation and interpersonal skills.
A Note of Comfort:
C-PTSD recovery is a journey, but with time and support, it’s possible to rebuild trust in yourself and others.
Complex PTSD (C-PTSD): Healing from Prolonged Trauma
Prevalence:
Although specific statistics for C-PTSD are less well-known, it is estimated that approximately 3-4% of the population may experience this condition. It is particularly common among individuals who have endured prolonged or repeated trauma, such as survivors of childhood abuse or domestic violence.
Understanding C-PTSD:
C-PTSD is a subtype of PTSD that results from ongoing or repeated trauma, often in situations where escape wasn’t possible. Unlike PTSD, which often stems from a single event, C-PTSD reflects the cumulative impact of chronic stress and harm.
What C-PTSD Looks Like:
- Emotional Dysregulation: Intense emotions, such as anger or despair, that feel difficult to manage.
- Negative Self-Perception: Deep feelings of guilt, shame, or worthlessness.
- Interpersonal Difficulties: Struggles with trust, boundaries, or feeling overly dependent on others.
- Chronic Dissociation: Feeling disconnected from reality or your own emotions.
How C-PTSD Affects Life:
C-PTSD often leads to cycles of unhealthy relationships, difficulty maintaining work, or chronic health conditions. For instance, survivors may gravitate toward unsafe dynamics because they feel familiar, perpetuating harm.
How Treatment Helps:
Healing C-PTSD involves therapies that address both the psychological and physical effects of trauma:
- Somatic Experiencing: Calms the body’s stress response.
- EMDR: Helps process and integrate traumatic memories.
- DBT: Teaches emotional regulation and interpersonal skills.
A Note of Comfort:
C-PTSD recovery is a journey, but with time and support, it’s possible to rebuild trust in yourself and others.
Dissociative Disorders: Finding Wholeness After Fragmentation
Prevalence:
Dissociative disorders affect approximately 2% of the population. These conditions often develop in response to severe, prolonged trauma, particularly during childhood.
Understanding Dissociative Disorders:
Dissociation is the brain’s way of escaping unbearable stress. While helpful in the moment, chronic dissociation can disrupt memory, identity, and perception of reality. Dissociative disorders include Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder, and Dissociative Amnesia.
What Dissociative Disorders Look Like:
- DID: Alternating identities or personality states, often with memory gaps.
- Depersonalization: Feeling disconnected from your body or as though you’re watching yourself from the outside.
- Derealization: Experiencing the world as unreal or dreamlike.
- Dissociative Amnesia: Forgetting specific events, often tied to trauma.
How Dissociative Disorders Affect Life:
Dissociation can interfere with daily functioning, making it hard to trust yourself or feel present in relationships. Survivors may feel confused, isolated, or overwhelmed by their experiences.
How Treatment Helps:
Treatment focuses on grounding, trauma processing, and integration. Approaches like EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and stabilization work help clients reconnect with their sense of self and reduce dissociation.
A Note of Comfort:
Dissociation is a survival mechanism—it shows how resilient you are. With care and patience, you can rebuild a sense of wholeness and stability.
We're Here to Help
At Stone River Recovery Center, we provide trauma-informed, evidence-based care for individuals facing PTSD, childhood trauma, sexual trauma, C-PTSD, and dissociative disorders.
Recovery is a deeply personal journey, but you don’t have to walk it alone.
Healing is possible, and we’re here to help.
