Psychological Trauma
Psychological trauma care, a mental health and wellness service.
Caring Beyond Treatment
Psychological and Emotional Trauma Recovery in Northern Virginia
Psychological trauma care, a mental health and wellness service, helps you recover and return to your life following a traumatic experience. Comprehensive treatment for this condition includes a mix of physical, mental and emotional care.
Healing from psychological trauma is possible with our evidence-based trauma treatment program.
At Dominion Hospital, we understand traumatic experiences need specialized care. Our TraumaSci Program is rooted in a model of individualized care based in neuroscience, offering you hope toward healing.
Hope Through Healing
Treatments We Offer for Psychological Trauma
We offer a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient program for adults dealing with the mental health outcomes of traumatic events.
What is Psychological Trauma
Physical, sexual or emotional abuse, threatened death or a serious injury can cause physical trauma as well as psychological and emotional trauma. This trauma can be debilitating and affect your ability to lead a normal life. It may also potentially lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or dissociative disorders. However, with the right kind of treatment provided in a safe and therapeutic environment, you can process your experiences and heal.
Signs of Psychological or Emotional Trauma
The effects of traumatic events are complex and impact your mind and body. There are common symptoms that point to emotional or psychological trauma, including:
- Avoiding reminders of the trauma
- Distressing dreams and memories
- Flashbacks of traumatic events
- Hopelessness and dread of the future
- Hypervigilance
- Interpersonal conflict
- Loss of sense of self and identity
- Mood swings or depression
- Negative thinking
- Panic attacks
- Severe anxiety
- Sleep disturbances and disorders
Supporting Young Minds
Our Trauma Treatment Program
Our goal is to provide safe, interpersonal engagement to decrease fear-based reactions. We help you learn strategies and skills to increase resilience and reclaim hope for the future.
Our TraumaSci program accomplishes this by helping to:
- Buffer against the neurobiological effects of trauma
- Decrease the intrusion of traumatic experiences, self-injurious behaviors and suicidal ideations
- Inspire curiosity and insight leading to integration and understanding of your traumatic experiences
Get Help Now
For immediate assistance, questions, or referrals, call our Assessment & Referral Department 24/7
Compassion. Hope. Healing.
Levels of Treatment
Individual and group-focused treatment includes:
- 24/7 nursing care
- Daily medication management with a psychiatrist
- Individual psychotherapy three times a week
- Group psychotherapy, including expressive therapy
- Resilience group work
- Collaboration with supportive family and/or friends
- Collaboration with outpatient providers
The inpatient aspect of our program is held on the main hospital campus.
Trauma Recovery Through Partial Hospitalization
A PHP is ideal for patients who will benefit from intensive therapy five days per week while spending evenings and weekends at home. Our PHP services include:
- Group psychotherapy, including focused trauma groups
- Medication management with a psychiatrist
- Resilience skills training
- Case management and contact with outpatient providers
Read Our TraumaSci Program Guide
Learn more about our psychological trauma treatment services in our detailed TraumaSci program handbook. Our handbook contains detailed information about our programs, services and amenities, including:
- Daily schedule
- Meals and entertainment
- Rooms and facility space
- Safety procedures
- Treatment team members
- Visitor policies and conduct
- What to bring and not to bring
