Angel V.
Very helpful and attentive people who care to see you get better through your rough time in life.
Trauma and PTSD Treatment in West Palm Beach
Trauma-informed care, at a pace that keeps you safe.
Trauma and PTSD treated alongside substance use in outpatient PHP, IOP and OP, with clinicians who are all trauma-informed and never rush you into what you’re not ready to face.
The cycle
How Trauma and Substance Use Feed Each Other
What numbs the pain can keep it in place
At Sunview, trauma and PTSD are treated as part of dual diagnosis treatment, alongside substance use, within our Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient programs. Trauma-related disorders are among the conditions we see most often in people who come to us for addiction treatment.
Substances can become a way to quiet what trauma leaves behind: the memories, the tension, the feeling of never being fully safe. For a while that works. But using also keeps the pain from being processed, and it often brings its own harm, so the cycle tightens.
We think of it in layers. The substance use is what’s visible. Underneath are experiences that shaped how you see yourself, relate to others and cope. We work through those layers carefully, one at a time.
At Sunview
Treating Trauma Alongside Addiction at Sunview
Safety comes before depth
Every clinician is trauma-informed
Whoever is in the room with you understands how trauma shapes behavior, reactions and relationships, and responds with that in mind.
Stability first, depth later
We don’t rush you into painful memories. Early on the focus is safety and stability. Deeper work comes as trust and steadiness grow.
Safety in the group
Every other Thursday, women and men meet in separate groups. For many people, that extra layer of safety makes it easier to speak.
Family, at your pace
With your consent, your therapist contacts a loved one in your first week. You decide how and when family becomes part of the work.
Therapy
Therapy Approaches We Use
From “what’s wrong with me” to “what happened to me”
Our work is about understanding the why behind your reactions, then practicing new ways to respond from who you are today rather than from old wounds. EMDR-informed techniques may be used in individual sessions when clinically appropriate.
How therapy works at Sunview- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Helps you understand the protective parts of you that formed around painful experiences, and relate to them with less fear.
- Inner child work
- Recognizes the younger parts of you that still carry old experiences, and builds the compassion and safety they missed.
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Explores how past experiences may still be showing up in how you think, feel and relate today.
- DBT
- Builds skills for overwhelming emotions, so you have ways to stay grounded besides using.
- Psychodrama and CBT
- Psychodrama brings experiences into the room in a structured way; CBT works on the thoughts that keep you stuck.
Medication
Psychiatric Care and Medication
Support for stability while the deeper work happens
Psychiatric evaluation and medication management are part of every program through our partner, Telemed Clinix. Your provider reviews what you already take and adjusts only when it’s clinically indicated. Appointments happen virtually from a private office at Sunview.
Medication can support stability. Therapy is where trauma is understood and worked through. You can keep the same provider after you finish.
What psychiatric care includes
- Evaluation and review of your current medications
- Confidential appointments, scheduled for you
- The same provider after discharge, if you want
Level of care
Which Level of Care Fits
Our Clinical Director helps you decide
Many people start in the Partial Hospitalization Program, where daily structure and support help build the stability deeper work needs. The Intensive Outpatient Program, day or evening, fits when you’re steadier and need to keep working. The Outpatient Program keeps the work going over time.
Sunview is outpatient care.
If detox, residential treatment or housing needs to come first, we’ll help you get there and plan Sunview as your next step.
What People Say About Sunview Wellness
Stacey P.
If you are struggling with addiction, this is the place that will make you feel like home. The therapist are amazing in their own unique ways. Group sessions become your best friends in the circle. They are welcoming to any type of addiction, they are loving, and strong therapists.
Henry E.
It was the most rewarding experience I've had in such a long moment of time! The knowledge and expertise of the staff was immeasurable, of high quality and refreshing! A special shout out to Jillian my therapist, Carissa and Frank! This by no means is meant or intended to take from the excellent job done by each individual employee and Sunview. I'm not the type that would just throw around gratitude lightly! Last but not least, I want to give a shout out to all my peers and all participants of Sunview, for their unselfish willingness to surrender and assist the healing and recovery of others! God bless you! Love, Henry Edwards and Tiffany Cunningham!
Julie V.
Sunview Wellness was the icing on the cake in my mental health journey and recovery and it honestly changed my life for the better..This program was outstanding in the approach they implement to help all of their clients. The important thing is you have to really want the help and do the work to get where you want and need to be. I believe participation in the group therapy is essential even though it may not be easy at first. Every single person that works at Sunview Wellness is caring and really wants everyone to get well. Laura Contreras was my therapist and she is one of the most caring empathetic individuals I have ever come across. She was truly the right therapist for me. Mia stood out to me ( even though everyone was good) as an excellent group facilitator . Karissa Delaney the office manager was always a welcoming face in the morning. She was always willing to help out with any concerns or questions that I had. I was actually sad when my time came to leave Sunview even though I was ready. I made many friends and enjoyed the interaction with other people that GOT IT with NO JUDGEMENT! And Finally thank you Frank for overseeing and having such a wonderful place for people to come and heal. I’m forever greatful. 😊💕
Carmela S.
I would like to share my experience by telling everyone what a great program this is and how much my life has changed due to this wonderful program. The staff is great and there therapist are very thorough and supportive.
Jake J.
Sunview Wellness is second to none. The staff at Sunview are amazing people who truly want to make their clients lives better and healthier. The staff provides you and others with an environment conducive to healing, learning and managing your life. You are able to express yourself without judgment from the staff or other clients. You are provided guidance through group sessions, private one-on-one sessions with a therapist and written materials to use outside of the facility. Although Sunview Wellness is a business and needs revenue to survive, the staff focuses predominately on your health and not on its bottom line. I highly recommend Sunview Wellness as an option for your path to healthier and more productive life.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Trauma Treatment
Straight answers before you call
All admissions FAQsNo. Early in treatment the focus is on safety and stability. Deeper work happens when you’re steadier and have built trust with your therapist and group, at a pace that feels safe.
We don’t offer EMDR as a designated service. EMDR-informed techniques may be used in individual sessions when clinically appropriate. Our main approaches include IFS, inner child work, psychodynamic therapy and DBT.
We treat PTSD when it comes with substance use, in our PHP, IOP and OP programs, with therapy and psychiatric care in one plan. If you’re looking for PTSD care on its own, we’ll help you find the right fit.
Your team adjusts the pace. We also monitor your mental health throughout treatment, and if symptoms significantly worsen or your safety becomes a concern, we help you reach a more intensive level of care.
Our Clinical Director reviews your pre-screening and recommends a level of care using ASAM criteria and clinical judgment. Compare PHP, IOP and OP.
Your Community. Your Recovery.
A true outpatient model for real life. Call or send a message: we listen first, check your insurance for free, and help you work out the right level of care. Free door-to-door transportation is included.