Guide
After a frightening or overwhelming experience, some people develop lasting symptoms such as nightmares, flashbacks, avoidance, or feeling constantly on guard. The National Institute of Mental Health describes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a disorder that can develop after a shocking, scary, or dangerous event (NIMH, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). Crimson Heights offers trauma-informed outpatient therapy across Utah and Nevada clinics.
Overview
Depending on age and assessment, outpatient care may draw from Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Prolonged Exposure (Prolonged Exposure), and—for children and adolescents—Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), typically with caregiver involvement when appropriate.
Overview
Many people begin in outpatient therapy. When more daytime structure is needed, youth day treatment and PHP are available at every Utah clinic, and IOP is available at every clinic. Family therapy is offered at all eight clinics. Programs run Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 6 PM (Henderson from 9 AM to 6 PM), with Saturday appointments available.
Overview
Families seeking trauma-related support for a young person can text a local clinic through these city pages.
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FAQ
Yes. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is one of the approaches clinicians may use for PTSD in outpatient care. Provider specialty and availability are confirmed during intake.
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) may be used for trauma-related symptoms in children and adolescents where youth outpatient services are offered, typically with caregiver involvement when clinically appropriate.
Yes. Outpatient mental health therapy for adults is available at every Utah and Nevada clinic. Adult residential support is a separate Utah pathway when that level of care is needed.
If someone is unsafe or in crisis, call 911 or 988. For non-emergency support, text a clinic to discuss the right starting level of care.
NIMH maintains a Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder topic page with symptoms and treatment overviews at nimh.nih.gov.
