Comprehensive PTSD Treatment Within Long-Term Mental Health Care
We provide evidence-based, in-person mental health treatment for adults struggling with the severe effects of trauma. Our treatment programs are led by an expert team of psychiatrists and licensed clinicians who are highly trained in treating those experiencing functional decline as a result of trauma-related conditions. We specialize in extended mental health care that focuses on long-term healing through family involvement, rather than short-term symptom management.
When other treatment options have failed, Alta Loma is here to help your family. Our trauma-informed care near Austin, TX, can help you or your loved one begin the path toward healing. We provide structured and individualized behavioral health care that helps our residents process trauma safely and begin to rebuild trust in themselves and the world around them.
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If you or someone you care about is struggling to address your need for mental health, Alta Loma could mean the difference between relapse and long-term recovery
When PTSD Requires a Higher Level of Mental Health Care
There are times when PTSD requires a higher level of care, particularly when it affects an individual’s relationships and overall daily life and functioning. Someone may also need a higher level of care when symptoms cause significant safety risks, including suicidal thoughts, severe self-harm, inability to care for oneself, substance abuse concerns, or extreme dissociation.
Many clients arrive at our facility after already trying an inpatient program, intensive outpatient program (IOP), or partial hospitalization program (PHP) that focused on symptom management, but was not designed for long-term stabilization. They may have found themselves caught in a repeated cycle of trying new programs, but never experiencing the lasting results they’re looking for.
PTSD is a complex mental health disorder that often requires extended, long-term treatment. We provide post-traumatic stress disorder treatment through structured programs that help get to the root cause of PTSD and promote lasting healing.
Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Traumatic experiences are shocking, scary, or dangerous events that can affect someone emotionally and physically, and may include military service, abuse, accidents, violence, or emotional neglect.
While many people may try to minimize or suppress these memories, the effects of trauma often surface in ways that are hard to ignore, including emotional numbing, angry outbursts, flashbacks, or avoidance of anything that feels unsafe. Over time, this can have a dramatic impact on relationships, daily functioning, and the overall quality of a person’s life.
We understand how trauma can be compounded by the pressure many often feel to stay strong or move on. Our treatment approach creates a safe space where residents can explore painful experiences, learn to regulate their emotions, reconnect with others, and move toward a healthier future.
Signs and Symptoms of PTSD
The symptoms of PTSD can have a debilitating effect on a person’s life, impacting how they think, feel, and relate to others. Flashbacks, intrusive memories, nightmares, and other sleep disturbances can make even functioning throughout the day a challenge.
Additional behavioral, emotional, and mental health concerns a person with PTSD may experience include:
- Emotional numbness or detachment
- Hypervigilance or being easily startled
- Irritability, anger, or difficulty concentrating
- Avoidance of people, places, or memories tied to the trauma
- Shame, guilt, or feeling disconnected from oneself
For those with PTSD, developing effective coping strategies through extended treatment can help restore stability and promote lasting recovery.
Trauma and Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions
High-acuity trauma almost always overlaps diagnostically. In other words, those who are experiencing PTSD may also be struggling with other co-occurring disorders that may or may not have yet been diagnosed or addressed. Common co-occurring disorders may include substance use disorder or another mental health condition, such as bipolar disorder. Integrated healthcare approaches in a mental health treatment program ensure every aspect of trauma and co-occurring conditions is addressed for lasting wellness.
How Alta Loma Is Different
Our programs combine long-term, psychiatry-driven care with family support and individualized treatment plans to help men and women with severe mental health conditions achieve lasting stability.
Long-Term, Psychiatry-Driven Care
Individualized treatment led by board-certified psychiatrists ensures every resident receives expert guidance for complex mental health conditions. This approach supports lasting stability rather than short-term symptom relief.
Dual Diagnosis Support
Our programs are designed to treat co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders simultaneously, addressing the unique challenges of dual diagnosis for more effective recovery.
Family-Focused Therapy
Families are integral to the healing process, participating in weekly sessions and intensive monthly programs that strengthen support systems and improve treatment outcomes.
High Staff Involvement
Residents benefit from a high staff-to-client ratio, with continuous, personalized care from therapists, psychiatrists, and peer specialists throughout the treatment journey.
Community Reintegration Model
We focus on real-world skills and gradual reentry into the community, helping residents transition confidently while maintaining mental health stability.
Holistic, Evidence-Based Approach
Our care combines psychotherapy, medication management, psychoeducation, and complementary therapies to create a comprehensive, science-backed plan tailored to each resident’s needs.
Our Clinical Approach to Trauma Treatment
We offer trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment tailored specifically to the unique needs of each resident. Our structured and supportive setting helps residents feel safe enough to confront and process their trauma without shame or judgment. With a multidisciplinary approach, we address clinical stabilization first, as well as both the psychological and physiological effects of trauma.
Our program includes supportive housing and three levels of clinical care, all grounded in evidence-based and experiential methods that foster deep, lasting healing. We don’t just treat trauma – we help those who are struggling to reclaim their sense of safety, strength, and self.
Psychiatric Care and Medication Management
Psychiatric care and medication management simultaneously play critical roles in each treatment plan. Through treatment, medications will be monitored and managed accordingly to promote better emotional regulation and overall functioning. Residents will also receive behavioral interventions and other structured support that helps ensure they are making consistent progress as they move through the program.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Trauma
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a highly effective technique for helping residents identify their own negative thought and behavior patterns. From there, they can work toward reframing these patterns, learning healthier and more effective coping mechanisms, and becoming more emotionally stable.
Individual, Group, and Family Therapy
We offer both individual therapy and group therapy settings, where residents can learn more about themselves while also benefiting from the peer support of those going through similar experiences.
We also prioritize family therapy as part of our treatment program. Family therapy allows family members to receive the support they need while also learning more about their loved one’s experience and how they can best be there for them.
Modalities That Support the Healing Process
We focus on evidence-based treatment modalities that support the healing and recovery process. Therapy sessions include behavioral interventions aimed at addressing the root cause of trauma. Residents learn effective coping mechanisms to deal with symptoms and improve daily functioning. Modalities residents can expect through our program include CBT, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), experiential therapies, and trauma-informed therapy.
Family Involvement Throughout the Treatment Process
One of the key aspects that sets our PTSD treatment center apart is our focus on family involvement throughout the entire treatment process. We recognize the key role family members play in supporting their loved ones as they navigate their journey. Weekly group meetings, frequent therapist updates, and family intensives help ensure everyone is on the same page with treatment goals and progress.
Types of Trauma We Commonly Treat
We provide comprehensive care for adults who have gone through a wide range of traumatic experiences. These experiences may continue to have a dramatic impact on the person’s life and overall health. Some of these trauma-related experiences may include:
- Natural disasters
- Abuse
- Interpersonal violence
- Experiences of first responders
- Active-duty military experiences
- The loss of a loved one
Combat or Military Trauma
Combat or military trauma can involve exposure to life-threatening events, combat situations, high-stress environments, and extreme violence. Common consequences may involve survivor’s guilt, nightmares, and difficulty transitioning back to civilian life.
Sexual Trauma
In the case of sexual trauma, misplaced feelings of shame, self-blame, and identity confusion can be common. This can not only have a detrimental effect on a person’s self-esteem and mental health, but also their ability to form healthy relationships with those around them.
Violence or Assault
Witnessing or being a victim of physical violence or crime is a common form of trauma that can lead to anxiety, hypervigilance, and mistrust in others. Proper treatment helps people rediscover a sense of control and emotional stability.
Childhood Trauma
Childhood trauma, including emotional neglect, abuse, or abandonment, can impact an individual for years and even decades to come. It can lead to developmental disruptions in trust, attachment, and emotional regulation. When not addressed, it can make an individual fearful of developing new relationships.
Accidents and Medical Trauma
Trauma related to serious injury, surgeries, or near-death experiences can lead to long-term mental health problems. It can even cause severe distress if an individual finds themselves in an environment that reminds them of the traumatic incident, such as visiting a hospital or hearing the sound of an ambulance siren.
Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) occurs after experiencing ongoing, repeated trauma over time. This condition is often associated with deep emotional dysregulation, identity disturbance, and interpersonal struggles.
PTSD With Substance Use and Dual Diagnosis
PTSD commonly occurs with substance abuse – many people may turn to drugs or alcohol to try to cope with their unresolved trauma. Because of this, some residents complete detox or addiction treatment before transitioning into long-term psychiatric care.
Planning for Long-Term Recovery and Aftercare
The work and dedication necessary to maintain long-term recovery and well-being do not conclude when treatment is complete. Aftercare planning is an essential aspect of an effective treatment process – it helps ensure that residents have the support, skills, and resources necessary to avoid symptom relapse.
Residents are guided by clinicians in developing a long-term plan for their recovery moving forward. This includes recommendations on where they can go to receive continued mental health support and resources they can turn to as they work to re-integrate into daily life.
When to Seek Professional Trauma Treatment
If the effects of trauma and PTSD are impacting your loved one’s ability to function, maintain relationships, and truly thrive as they deserve, it is important to reach out to a treatment center you can trust for quality care. At Alta Loma, we provide long-term, in-person mental health treatment that can help your loved one heal and enjoy lasting recovery.
A Structured, Therapeutic Environment
Our primary programs at The Ranch and Casa Esperanza are meticulously crafted to offer solace, recovery, and a feeling of belonging. From a supportive environment with shared spaces that nurture relationships and companionship to behavioral health treatment approaches, each aspect of our facility has been carefully planned to enhance the journey to well-being.
CBT Treatment
Nutrition Education
Medication Management
Recreational Therapy
Truthought Curriculum
Community Integration
PTSD FAQs
Do you treat severe PTSD?
Yes, at Alta Loma, we treat those who are struggling with severe PTSD and other related disorders.
How is this different from inpatient treatment?
In many cases, inpatient treatment programs are designed to stabilize a person and manage their symptoms on a short-term basis. Our program is focused on getting to the root cause of trauma and helping residents achieve lasting results.
Is care long-term?
Yes, our program is focused on long-term care.
What therapies are used?
Some of the evidence-based therapies that we use as a part of our treatment process include CBT, DBT, trauma-informed therapy, and experiential therapy.
Are family members involved?
Yes, family members are encouraged to play an active role in the treatment process from beginning to end.
Do you treat co-occurring substance use disorders?
Yes, we treat co-occurring substance use disorders.
Is this appropriate after intensive outpatient or partial hospitalization?
Yes, our program can particularly benefit those who have participated in short-term intensive outpatient or partial hospitalization programs without achieving the long-term results they were searching for.
How individualized is the treatment plan?
Our treatment plans are highly individualized and tailored to each person’s unique needs and situation.
PTSD FAQ
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It causes intense, disturbing thoughts and feelings related to the trauma long after it has ended.
What are the common symptoms of PTSD?
Symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, emotional numbness, avoidance of reminders, and heightened reactions like irritability or being easily startled.
Can PTSD be treated?
Yes, PTSD is treatable. Common treatments include trauma-focused therapies like EMDR or CBT, medications, and support groups.
Is PTSD only experienced by veterans?
No. While PTSD is common among military veterans, it can affect anyone who has gone through trauma, such as abuse, accidents, natural disasters, or violence.
How can I support a loved one with PTSD?
Offer patience, understanding, and a listening ear. Avoid pushing them to talk before they’re ready and encourage professional treatment when appropriate.
Can PTSD go away on its own?
For some, symptoms may lessen over time, but many people need professional support to manage PTSD effectively and prevent it from disrupting their daily lives.
Our Facilities & Programs
Our facilities are meticulously crafted to offer solace, recovery, and a feeling of belonging. From expansive, elegantly furnished bedrooms that guarantee seclusion and peace, to shared spaces that nurture relationships and companionship, each aspect has been meticulously planned to enhance the journey to well-being.
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