Healing Starts Here
DBT Therapy for Trauma & PTSD
If trauma still controls your emotions, reactions, and relationships — there is a proven path forward.
Practical skills. Trauma-informed care. Real relief.
Advanced Counseling and Research Services
Office Location & Hours (Lancaster)
313 W Liberty St STE 224, Lancaster, PA 17603
Mon–Thu 9am–7pm |
Fri 9am–5pm
Mon–Thu 9am–7pm |
Fri 9am–5pm
DBT Therapy for Trauma & PTSD in Pennsylvania
Trauma often leaves the nervous system stuck in survival mode — constant hypervigilance, emotional flooding, shutdown, or overwhelming shame. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is one of the most effective, evidence-based treatments for helping trauma survivors regain emotional regulation, safety, and connection.
How DBT Helps Trauma Survivors
- Reduces emotional reactivity and trauma triggers
- Builds distress tolerance so crises don’t escalate
- Teaches Radical Acceptance to reduce suffering
- Improves interpersonal effectiveness and boundaries
- Creates a stable foundation for deeper trauma processing (Brainspotting, EMDR, etc.)
Our 7-Week Online DBT Skills Group for Trauma
Starting May 13, 2026
Led by Certified DBT Therapist Cady Monasmith. 1-hour sessions every other Thursday 10:00–11:00 AM EST. Open to adults 18+.
Our Trauma-Informed DBT Therapists
Cheryl Wilson-Smith
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Certified Traumatologist (CT)
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
- 20+ years of clinical experience
Cady R. Monasmith
Chief Clinical Officer
Chief Clinical Officer
- Certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapist (C-DBT)
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Take the First Step Towards Healing
Secure Your Spot in DBT for Trauma Recovery
Free 10-minute consultation • Confidential