Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (cPTSD) Treatment

I have heard cPTSD informally described as “acquired neurodivergence.”

It is the result of going through trauma that is usually long-lasting, repeated, or that happens many times—especially when a person feels trapped and unable to escape.

Oftentimes this occurs when the person is a child and their nervous system is still growing and forming.

It isn’t in the DSM-5 diagnostic manual, but it is recognized in the ICD-11, the World Health Organization’s official diagnostic manual, and awareness of this condition continues to grow rapidly.

It can present differently and may be treated a bit differently than traditional PTSD, though there is some overlap.

If you are wondering if cPTSD fits your lived experience, let’s look at it together and see if there’s a way to help you feel more supported.