Complex Trauma (C-PTSD)

Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) Treatment

Overview

Complex PTSD, often called C-PTSD, develops from prolonged, repeated, or entrenched trauma such as childhood abuse, neglect, domestic violence, long-term emotional unsafe environments, or chronic trauma exposure (military, first-responder work, incarceration). Over time this type of trauma affects how you think, feel, connect with others, and view your future. Ultimately leaving you feeling trapped, numb, fractured inside, or constantly “on edge.”

Why It Matters

If you’ve tried traditional therapy and still feel stuck, you might be dealing with C-PTSD. The reason is this: while PTSD often arises from a single traumatic event, C-PTSD involves deeper wounds including identity loss, relational damage, and nervous-system dysregulation. Standard talk therapy may help with manage symptoms, but it rarely addresses all the layers of C-PTSD. That’s why you need a specialized, root-cause approach.

Diagram titled 'Impact of Childhood Trauma' showing various effects categorized into six areas: Cognition, Brain Development, Physical Health, Emotions, Behavior, and Relationships, outlining specific issues related to each category.
Diagram comparing PTSD and complex PTSD, showing that PTSD results from a single trauma causing issues like re-living nightmares, avoidance, and arousal, while complex PTSD, caused by repeated trauma, includes additional problems like intimacy issues, guilt, anger, relationship problems, feeling worthless, and emotion regulation.

Our Approach

At the Utah Center for Trauma Recovery, our treatment for C-PTSD includes:

  • EMDR therapy: to reprocess the trauma and integrate memories so they no longer control your emotional reactions.

  • Somatic awareness & nervous-system regulation: helping your body heal from long-term trauma responses, not just your mind.

  • Identity repair and relational healing: helping you rebuild a sense of self, restore trust with others, and reclaim hope for your future.

We design a personalized plan that goes beyond symptom relief and guides you toward full, lasting transformation, not just survival.

Why Choose Us

  • We specialize in deep-level trauma recovery for adults who want real results, not just ongoing therapy.

  • Every clinician here is trauma-trained and experienced in C-PTSD…no generalists.

  • We deliver a high-touch, efficient model for clients who are ready to invest in themselves and create lasting change.

  • If you’re ready to stop reliving your past and start living with purpose, clarity, and freedom, we’re the team for you.

Begin Your Healing Today

Ready to move beyond survival and reclaim your life? Contact the Utah Center for Trauma Recovery to schedule your consultation and begin your C-PTSD healing journey.