How does Courage Recovery treat ptsd and trauma in Virginia Beach, VA?
Trauma is at the root of a large share of addiction. Our programs are trauma-informed at every level, meaning staff are trained to avoid re-traumatization, and clients receive evidence-based trauma therapy such as EMDR and Cognitive Processing Therapy alongside addiction treatment.
- Also known as
- post-traumatic stress disorder, complex PTSD, trauma-informed care
- Treated at
- All levels of care: detox, inpatient, PHP, IOP, outpatient
- Core therapies
- EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure
- Psychiatric care
- On-site psychiatrist, medication management, weekly review
Signs you may need ptsd and trauma and addiction treatment
- Intrusive memories, nightmares, or flashbacks
- Hypervigilance and being easily startled
- Emotional numbness or detachment
- Avoidance of reminders
- Using substances to sleep or to shut off memories
Our treatment approach
Safety and stabilization first, then trauma processing when the client is ready. Veterans, first responders, and survivors of abuse receive care from clinicians experienced in their specific trauma populations.
Therapies we use for ptsd and trauma
- EMDR
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Prolonged Exposure
- trauma-informed DBT
- somatic experiencing
- psychiatric medication management
Trauma-informed care at every level
Every Courage Recovery program is trauma-informed. Staff are trained to recognize how trauma shapes behavior, avoid re-traumatization, and create physical and emotional safety. This is not a specialty track. It is the baseline for everything we do in Virginia Beach, VA.
Levels of care for ptsd and trauma in Virginia Beach, VA
PTSD and Trauma treatment is available at every level of care, so you can enter at the intensity you need and step down without losing your team.
PTSD and Trauma treatment in Virginia Beach: what makes us different
Hampton Roads is home to the largest concentration of military personnel in the United States. Courage Recovery Network Virginia Beach offers trauma-informed care and veteran-experienced clinicians who understand service-connected PTSD, moral injury, and the transition back to civilian life. We work with TRICARE and VA Community Care where available.
Our Virginia Beach center is one of the few programs in Hampton Roads with on-site psychiatric care and every level of treatment under one team, which is what ptsd and trauma and addiction actually require.
Medically reviewed by the Courage Recovery Network Clinical Team. Last updated 2026-09-29. This page is for educational purposes and does not replace an individual clinical assessment. Call (888) 614-7778 for a confidential evaluation.
