Skip to content At Treat Mental Health Nevada, we specialize in helping adults 18 and older heal from the lasting effects of trauma and overwhelming stress – whether from a single terrifying event, years of repeated harm, or the slow grind of chronic pressure that finally breaks the spirit. From the bright lights of Las Vegas to the wide-open quiet of rural Nevada, we understand how past experiences can still hijack the present, and we’re here to help you reclaim safety in your body, your relationships, and your future.
When memories, nightmares, or constant alertness make everyday life feel exhausting or unsafe, our flexible, evidence-based programs are built to calm the nervous system, process what happened, and rebuild a life that feels like yours again. Our trauma-trained psychiatrists, therapists, and holistic practitioners work as one team to create a plan that fits exactly where you are right now – whether you need intensive healing or steady, long-term support.
Call Treat Mental Health Nevada today at (619) 359-6927 or visit our Contact Us page for a free, private evaluation and start feeling safe again.
Trauma and stress disorders are a type of disorder that develops when the mind and body become overwhelmed by threatening or deeply distressing experiences, leaving the nervous system stuck in survival mode long after the danger has passed. These conditions include Acute Stress Disorder (ASD), Adjustment Disorders, and related reactions – all sharing the common thread of persistent fear, avoidance, hypervigilance, or emotional numbness that interferes with daily life.
In Nevada, military service, first-responder work, domestic violence, serious accidents on long highways, and even the isolation of rural living can all be sources of trauma. Research estimates that 6–8% of adults will meet criteria for trauma and stress disorders at some point, with higher rates among veterans, survivors of violence, and emergency personnel.
At Treat Mental Health Nevada, we see these disorders as natural responses to unnatural events – not weaknesses. With the right support, the brain and body can learn safety again, memories can lose their power to control the present, and life can feel manageable and meaningful once more.
Trauma and stress disorder symptoms usually fall into four main groups that affect how people feel, think, and act long after the original event.
Re-experiencing (flashbacks, nightmares)
Avoidance of reminders
Negative mood & beliefs
Concentration problems
Emotional numbness
Hyperarousal (startle, anger, sleep issues)
Diagnosing trauma and stress disorders requires a thorough clinical evaluation using DSM-5 criteria, which specify exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence, plus persistent symptoms across intrusion, avoidance, negative mood/cognition, and arousal clusters lasting more than one month with significant impairment. The process begins with a detailed trauma history interview mapping the event(s), onset, and current impact on daily life, supplemented by validated tools like the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5).
The method starts with a thorough review that includes:
A complete exam to rule out possible imitators like hormonal imbalances or neurological issues that could mimic trauma patterns.
A thorough talk examining your trauma experiences, background, habits, and environmental impacts, guided by DSM-5 guidelines.
Reliable surveys like the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) to assess the scope of your symptoms.
Including observations of regional elements, such as deployment cycles or rural isolation, that might contribute to your state.
Physical exams rule out medical contributors such as thyroid disorders or substance effects. In Nevada, our specialists at Treat Mental Health Nevada incorporate local contextual elements like military service at Nellis or long-haul driving risks – to ensure diagnostic accuracy.
Evaluations typically extend over 2-4 sessions, including collateral input from family when appropriate, to map pervasive traits and differentiate from mood or anxiety disorders. Accurate diagnosis avoids overpathologizing normal grief and guides targeted interventions. Insurance acceptance facilitates prompt access, leading to personalized plans that promote adaptive change.
Trauma and stress disorders develop when the brain’s innate survival mechanisms are overwhelmed by traumatic exposure, resulting in persistent alterations to neural circuits that govern fear processing, memory consolidation, and emotional regulation. Genetic factors play a significant role, with individuals who have a family history of anxiety or PTSD showing increased vulnerability due to variations in stress-response genes.
Primary contributors frequently include:
Events like car accidents, assault, or natural disasters that exceed the mind’s ability to cope in the moment.
Childhood abuse, domestic violence, or combat exposure that erodes the sense of safety over time.
Repeated exposure to others’ suffering, common among first responders and healthcare workers.
Serious illness or ICU stays that trigger survival-level fear.
Chronic poverty, discrimination, or relentless high-stakes work that finally overloads the nervous system.
In Nevada, military service at bases like Nellis, long-haul driving accidents, domestic violence, and the isolation of rural life are frequent contributors. Genetics, earlier life adversity, and lack of support after the event all increase risk. Understanding your unique combination of causes helps us choose the fastest, gentlest route back to feeling safe in your own skin.
Acute Stress Disorder (ASD)
This disorder occurs within the first month after a traumatic event and includes intense re-experiencing, avoidance, and hyperarousal symptoms. Early treatment can prevent progression to PTSD.
Treatment at our facility is built around one core idea – helping your mind and body learn that the danger is truly over. We start by creating safety – teaching simple grounding skills, breathing techniques, and body awareness to calm the alarm system when memories surface. As safety grows, we gently guide clients into trauma-processing work that fits their readiness.
Some useful therapies include:
This is used to help the brain reprocess stuck memories so they lose their emotional charge.
Therapies like CBT build on this by rewriting the harsh beliefs trauma often leaves behind - “I’m never safe,” “It was my fault.”
This method brings the body back into the conversation, releasing stored survival energy that talk therapy alone can’t reach.
This offers flexible sessions for ongoing reflection and skill reinforcement from home
For those needing immersion, Residential Treatment offers a calm, structured space to practice new skills 24/7. Family sessions rebuild trust and teach loved ones how to support without accidentally triggering. Our confidential support line is there whenever a memory or trigger hits hard.
Recovery timelines vary by the type and duration of trauma. Acute Stress Disorder often improves significantly within 4–12 weeks of targeted therapy. Traumatic stress from a single event frequently shows major relief in 8–20 sessions of EMDR or CBT, with full recovery possible in 6–18 months. Complex or childhood trauma may take 1–3 years of phased care for lasting change.
Our Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) delivers daily structure for 8–12 weeks when symptoms are intense, then steps down smoothly. Residential care, when needed, runs 30–90 days. Long-term maintenance – quarterly check-ins, booster sessions, or alumni groups – keeps gains solid, with most clients reporting sustained improvement at 2- and 5-year follow-ups. Progress is tracked with tools like the PCL-5 every 4–6 weeks, celebrating wins like driving past an accident site or sleeping through the night.
Reach out as soon as memories, flashbacks, or constant alertness start interfering with sleep, work, or relationships – even if the event was months or years ago. Early help prevents symptoms from becoming entrenched and dramatically shortens recovery time. You don’t need to wait for a full crisis – feeling “on edge” most days or avoiding places and people you once enjoyed is reason enough. Our team can evaluate the same-day and begin calming the nervous system immediately.
Every therapist is certified in EMDR, CBT, or somatic approaches, with years of experience healing single-event, complex, and military trauma
Our residential program is designed specifically for trauma recovery with private rooms, calming spaces, and round-the-clock clinical support
In-person care in Las Vegas and Reno, plus secure virtual sessions that bring the same quality treatment to rural counties and tribal lands
Education and therapy for loved ones, plus gradual real-world exposure (driving, shopping, social events) to rebuild confidence in daily life
Treat Mental Health Nevada delivers trauma and stress disorder treatment statewide, with primary centers in Las Vegas and Reno and virtual services reaching Henderson, Elko, Pahrump, and beyond. Serving every county from Clark to Washoe, we make expert care accessible no matter where you live. See our Virtual Tour page to take a look at our facility and everything it has to offer.
Starting treatment is straightforward and easy. Call or message us for a confidential conversation – often the same day – where we listen without judgment, complete a brief safety check, and build a plan that begins calming symptoms right away. In-person and virtual options are both available from day one.
Contact Treat Mental Health Nevada today at (619) 359-6927 or visit our Contact Us page – your nervous system can learn safety again, and we’ll walk with you every step of the way.
Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) includes the same core symptoms as PTSD but lasts from 3 days to 1 month after the trauma. Early treatment can prevent it from becoming PTSD. See our PTSD Treatment page for more details about how PTSD differs from ASD.
Virtual Mental Health Treatment brings daily therapy, EMDR sessions, and medical check-ins to your home, eliminating long drives when hypervigilance or avoidance makes travel hard. Visit our Virtual Mental Health Treatment page to learn more.
Yes – methods like EMDR and somatic therapies process trauma with minimal verbal detail, focusing on how the body holds the memory. Many clients prefer this gentler approach. Details about the type of therapies we offer can be found on our Therapy Options page.
Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) comes from prolonged, repeated trauma (often in childhood) and includes emotional regulation and relationship difficulties beyond classic PTSD. It responds well to phased therapy that builds safety first.
Family education reduces unintentional triggers and builds a supportive home environment, which research shows speeds healing and lowers relapse risk. Learn more on our Family Therapy page.
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