Trauma & PTSD Treatment in Decatur, GA
Healing from trauma is possible. At Mind Body Soul Mental Health, our Decatur clinicians provide evidence-based care for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex trauma, and acute stress. We combine proven therapies (EMDR, CPT, CBT, and Prolonged Exposure) with warm, culturally responsive support so you can feel safer in your body, strengthen relationships, and reclaim your life. In person in Decatur and statewide via secure telehealth.
Who We Help
- Adults and teens experiencing PTSD symptoms after accidents, assault, medical events, loss, systemic trauma, or childhood abuse
- First responders, healthcare workers, and helping professionals facing occupational trauma
- Survivors of relationship, family, and community violence
- People living with complex PTSD (long-term, repeated trauma)
- Partners and family members seeking support and skills
Common PTSD and Trauma Symptoms
- Intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares
- Feeling on edge, hypervigilant, or easily startled
- Avoiding people, places, or topics that trigger distress
- Sleep problems, irritability, anger, or numbness
- Shame, guilt, or self-blame
- Physical symptoms such as headaches, stomach pain, or fatigue
- Difficulty concentrating, feeling detached from yourself or others
If you recognize yourself here, you are not alone—and you do not have to navigate recovery by yourself.
Our Approach to Trauma Care
We follow a trauma-informed, phase-based model that centers safety, choice, and collaboration.
- Stabilization and Safety: We begin with grounding skills, sleep and routine support, and tailored coping strategies. We address immediate needs and create a plan for triggers and crises.
- Trauma Processing: When you are ready, we use structured therapies to help the brain and body reprocess traumatic memories without becoming overwhelmed.
- Integration and Growth: We reinforce new beliefs, rebuild trust and connection, and support long-term wellness.
Insurances We Accept
Evidence‑Based Treatments We Offer
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): Uses bilateral stimulation to help the nervous system reprocess painful memories and reduce distress.
- CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy): A structured approach that helps you identify and shift stuck points about safety, trust, power/control, esteem, and intimacy.
- CBT for PTSD: Builds practical skills to reduce avoidance, improve mood, and change unhelpful thought patterns.
- Prolonged Exposure (PE): Gradual, supported exposure to trauma reminders to reduce fear and reclaim daily life.
- Trauma‑Focused CBT for Teens: Family-inclusive care that supports youth and caregivers with concrete tools.
- Somatic and Mind‑Body Skills: Breathwork, grounding, and body-based strategies to calm the nervous system.
- Attachment‑Informed and Culturally Responsive Care: Respecting your identities, values, and lived experience.
What to Expect
- Free consult: A brief phone call to match you with a therapist and answer questions.
- First session: We learn your story at your pace, discuss goals, and create a stabilization plan.
- Weekly therapy: 45–60 minute sessions in Decatur or via telehealth. Many people notice relief within several weeks; deeper work continues as needed.
- Coordination: With your consent, we can collaborate with primary care, psychiatry, or community supports.
In‑Person in Decatur, Telehealth Across Georgia
Visit our Decatur office, close to neighborhoods such as Oakhurst, Winnona Park, and Kirkwood, or meet from home through our HIPAA‑compliant telehealth platform anywhere in Georgia.
Is This an Emergency?
If you are in immediate danger or considering harming yourself or someone else, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. You can also contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. Our practice is not a crisis center and messages are monitored during business hours only.
Why Mind Body Soul Mental Health
- Experienced trauma therapists trained in EMDR, CPT, PE, and TF‑CBT
- Warm, inclusive environment that honors your culture, identity, and values
- Coordinated care with medical and psychiatric providers when desired
- Flexible scheduling with evening and telehealth options
Get Started
Take the next step today. Request an appointment or call our office during business hours. We will match you with a therapist trained in trauma and PTSD treatment in Decatur, GA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have PTSD?
Only a licensed clinician can diagnose PTSD. If you have persistent symptoms like intrusive memories, hypervigilance, avoidance, or changes in mood for more than a month after a traumatic event—and these symptoms disrupt daily life—an evaluation can help.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Every person heals at a different pace. Some short‑term protocols last 8–12 sessions, while complex trauma often needs longer, phase‑based care. We set goals together and review progress regularly.
Is EMDR right for me?
EMDR is effective for many people. In your intake, we review your history, current coping skills, and medical considerations to decide whether to start with EMDR or another approach like CPT or PE.
Do you offer virtual PTSD treatment in Georgia?
Yes. We provide secure telehealth across Georgia, with the same evidence‑based care you’d receive in person.
Do you prescribe medication?
Therapists at Mind Body Soul Mental Health do not prescribe. With consent, we coordinate with your primary care or psychiatry team if medication might help your recovery.