Trauma & PTSD Treatment in Albuquerque, NM

Ascend Recovery Center's Trauma & PTSD Treatment in Albuquerque, NM, helps clients recover from post-traumatic stress disorder, a mental health condition that can develop after a frightening or life-threatening experience. Care is grounded in trauma-informed practice that prioritizes safety, choice, and trust, with EMDR delivered by EMDR-trained therapists alongside CBT and DBT. Treatment begins with a full biopsychosocial assessment, and the effects of trauma are treated together with any co-occurring substance use through integrated dual diagnosis care.

Ascend Recovery Center is a Joint Commission accredited and licensed addiction and mental health treatment center in New Mexico and offers every level of care under one roof in Albuquerque, with 24/7 nursing.

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Mildred Hughes

a month ago

Walking through those doors the first day, my hands wouldn't stop shaking. Alcohol destroyed my relationships and left me completely isolated. Thankfully, the counselors here actually listened instead of lecturing. Sitting in these exact group circles changed everything for me. Hearing other people share their raw, real struggles made the loneliness disappear. Celebrating six months sober today. This place gives you your life back.

Terry Davis

a month ago

Coming here felt like a massive leap into the unknown, especially dealing with all that shame I carried around. The team at Ascend Recovery Center didn't treat me like a problem to be solved, but a person worth helping. There were days I wanted to pack my bags and bolt, but the support here kept me grounded. Now, I actually wake up without that weight on my chest. It's hard to put into words, but this place truly changed my trajectory.

Adrian Segura

7 months ago

Had an amazing experience here, one of the most personable groups of people to come to for recovery and truly helped me with developing the tools necessary to start my recovery. Did the 10 day detox and got exactly what I wanted out of the experience: healthy nutrition, great groups, and even your own personal TV in the rooms to help pass the time. If you're serious about your recovery and want a wholesome, worthwhile and safe place to do it, I recommend coming here.

PTSD Treatment Programs

Ascend Recovery Center treats trauma and PTSD across a full continuum of care on one Albuquerque campus, so clients can start at the level that fits and step down as they stabilize without switching providers or restarting therapy.

The Ascend Recovery Centers metal sign and a Buddha statue on a blue accent wall in the Albuquerque lobby

01Mental Health Residential

Mental health residential care can treat PTSD as the primary condition in a structured, live-in setting when the effects of trauma are severe. Around-the-clock support gives clients the stability to begin trauma-informed work such as EMDR and CBT at a pace that respects their sense of safety.

02Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

A partial hospitalization program delivers full clinical days of trauma-focused therapy while clients return home each evening. It keeps the structure of residential care in place as clients step down and continue processing distressing memories with their team.

03Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

An intensive outpatient program offers several clinical hours a few days a week, so clients can keep processing trauma while returning to work, school, and family. Group and individual sessions keep CBT and DBT skills sharp during the transition back to daily life.

04Outpatient

Outpatient care provides lighter, ongoing therapy and relapse-prevention support, with telehealth options, as symptoms ease and clients stabilize. It keeps clients connected to the same clinical team that already knows their story.

05Medication Management

Medication management is coordinated by our medical directors to support sleep, mood, and anxiety alongside therapy. Psychiatric care is integrated with trauma treatment so the whole picture is handled by one connected team.

Why choose Ascend

Why Choose Ascend for PTSD Treatment?

Joint Commission accredited and licensed in New Mexico, Ascend offers every level of care under one roof in Albuquerque, with 24/7 nursing in detox and residential care and admissions handled in one confidential call.

Ascend Recovery Center facility exterior in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Trauma-informed care across the facility

Trauma-informed care shapes every part of a client's stay, from the first phone call through daily programming, so treatment moves at a pace that respects a client's sense of safety rather than pushing them to revisit painful material before they are ready.

EMDR available with EMDR-trained therapists

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is available through EMDR-trained therapists on staff, offered when it is clinically appropriate to help the brain reprocess distressing memories so they lose their intensity.

Evidence-based therapy matched to trauma

CBT helps clients recognize and reshape unhelpful thought patterns while DBT builds skills for managing intense emotions, and wellness activities such as mindfulness and breathwork support grounding without being billed as clinical hours.

Integrated care for co-occurring substance use

Because trauma and substance use often feed each other, Ascend treats both together through integrated dual diagnosis care coordinated by one clinical team rather than in two separate places.

Mental health residential when trauma is the primary focus

When the effects of trauma are severe, the mental health residential program can treat a mental health condition as the main condition in a structured, supportive setting, with step-down care that keeps the client with the same team.

Confidential, insurance-verified admissions

One confidential call covers assessment, insurance verification, and scheduling, and clients are not asked to relive their trauma on that first call. Ascend is in network with most major plans, including Medicaid, Blue Cross, United Healthcare, and Molina.

Treatment timeline

What to Expect During PTSD Treatment at Ascend?

AssessmentFirst days

1. A thorough, unhurried intake

Care begins with a full biopsychosocial history and the Columbia Suicide Screening, PHQ-9, and GAD-7, so the clinical team understands the whole person and builds an individualized plan. Clients are not pushed to relive their trauma before they are ready.

StabilizationEarly weeks

2. Building safety and coping skills

Care focuses on establishing safety and daily structure while CBT and DBT help clients manage intense emotions and distress. When co-occurring substance use requires it, care can begin with medical detox and 24/7 LPN nursing.

ProcessingAs readiness allows

3. Trauma processing with EMDR and therapy

When a client is ready and it is clinically appropriate, EMDR delivered by EMDR-trained therapists helps reprocess distressing memories, supported by individual, group, and family therapy.

IntegrationOngoing

4. Step-down care and relapse prevention

As a client gains stability, they step down through day treatment and outpatient care within Ascend, keeping the same team and building relapse-prevention and coping plans that support the long term.

A place built for recovery

Take a Tour of Our Albuquerque Facility

A calm, private setting designed for healing, from medical detox through outpatient care.

The Ascend Recovery Center building exterior at 881 Lead Ave SE in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a Southwestern adobe facility under a clear blue sky

Reception lounge with soft grey seating and the Ascend Recovery Centers sign at the Albuquerque facility

Community dining and common room with a coffee station and lounge seating at Ascend Recovery Center Albuquerque

Group lounge with blue sofas and a television used for group programming at the Albuquerque facility

Bright residential bedroom with natural window light, a black bed frame, and a navy accent pillow at Ascend Recovery Center Albuquerque

How admissions works

Our PTSD Treatment Admission Process

Call our confidential line

One conversation covers a first screening, insurance verification, and scheduling. Support begins with the first call, and nothing shared is used against the person who reaches out.

Clinical assessment

Evidence-based screenings, including PHQ-9, GAD-7, the Columbia Suicide Screening, and an ASAM level-of-care assessment, match each client to the right program.

The right level of care

If medically supervised detox is needed, the team coordinates a safe arrival with 24/7 nursing. If an outpatient level fits, care starts there instead.

Start treatment

Once a plan and coverage are confirmed, treatment begins, with therapy and medication where appropriate carrying through each level of care.

The team behind every client's care

PTSD Treatment Led by Licensed Clinicians at Ascend

Ascend is led by an experienced behavioral health team focused on quality care and strong outcomes.

Ian Treacy

Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner

CEOManaging Partner16+ Yrs Behavioral Health

Ian Treacy brings more than 16 years of experience in behavioral healthcare leadership and program development, guiding Ascend's vision, growth, and standard of care.

Samantha Hewett

Chief Operating Officer & Managing Partner

COOManaging Partner18+ Yrs Healthcare Ops

Samantha Hewett brings more than 18 years of experience leading high-performing healthcare organizations, driving operational strategy and scalable growth across Ascend's facilities.

Lindsay Seslar

National Director of Admissions & Communications

National Director8+ Yrs Behavioral HealthAdmissions Strategy

Lindsay Seslar brings more than 8 years of experience in behavioral health outreach, admissions strategy, and client engagement, leading admissions and communications across Ascend's network.

Brett Stewart

Director of Business Development

Business DevelopmentReferral PartnershipsCommunity Engagement

Brett Stewart leads business development at Ascend, building the strategic partnerships and referral relationships that connect people to care.

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Know the signs

What are the common signs of PTSD?

No single sign confirms a substance use disorder, but a cluster over time is worth a professional conversation.

01INTRUSION

Intrusive memories and flashbacks

Unwanted memories or flashbacks that make a past event feel like it is happening again, often triggered by a reminder.

02INTRUSION

Nightmares and distressing dreams

Recurring nightmares or distressing dreams connected to the experience that disrupt sleep and rest.

03AVOIDANCE

Avoiding reminders

Steering clear of people, places, conversations, or activities that bring the event to mind.

04MOOD

Negative changes in mood and thinking

Persistent guilt, shame, or hopelessness, feeling numb, or feeling detached from others.

05AROUSAL

Hyperarousal and being on edge

Being easily startled, feeling constantly on guard, irritability, or difficulty concentrating.

06BEHAVIORAL

Using substances to quiet distress

Turning to alcohol or other substances to ease flashbacks, anxiety, or sleeplessness, a pattern often called self-medication.

By the numbers

PTSD Statistics in New Mexico

6.8%

of U.S. adults experience PTSD at some point in their lives

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

3.6%

of U.S. adults had PTSD in the past year, with a higher rate among women

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

~7%

of veterans will have PTSD in their lifetime, relevant to New Mexico's large veteran population

U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, National Center for PTSD

For families

How to help a loved one struggling with PTSD

Recognize the signs

Tolerance, withdrawal, failed attempts to cut back, and use that continues despite harm are all worth paying attention to. A cluster of signs over time matters more than any one.

Start the conversation

Choose a calm, private moment. Lead with care and specific observations rather than blame, listen more than lecture, and offer a concrete next step.

Avoid harmful approaches

Skip shaming and ultimatums delivered in anger, and never encourage a person to stop a substance abruptly on their own, since some withdrawals are dangerous.

Connect them with care

One confidential call to Ascend covers education, options, and insurance. In a crisis, call 911, or call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Insurance

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Benefits are verified before a client commits, at no cost and no obligation.

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Where we serve

Trauma and PTSD Treatment Services Across Albuquerque & New Mexico

Ascend Recovery Center treats trauma and PTSD at its Albuquerque campus, serving clients from across New Mexico and the surrounding region. Care runs on site through residential and mental health residential treatment and steps down to outpatient and telehealth support, coordinated in one confidential call.

PTSD Treatment FAQs

Does Ascend offer EMDR for trauma and PTSD?

Yes. EMDR is available at Ascend and is delivered by EMDR-trained therapists on staff. It is one part of our trauma-informed approach, used alongside therapies such as CBT and DBT when it is clinically appropriate.

What does trauma-informed care mean?

Trauma-informed care means we deliver treatment in ways that prioritize safety, choice, collaboration, and trust, and that recognize how trauma affects the whole person. It is an approach we apply across the facility, and we move at a pace that respects the client's comfort rather than rushing them.

Will clients have to talk about their trauma right away?

No. We begin with a thorough assessment and build trust first. Trauma-informed care means we work at a pace that respects the client's sense of safety and readiness, so clients are not pushed to revisit painful material before they are ready.

Can Ascend treat PTSD and addiction at the same time?

Yes. When the effects of trauma occur alongside a substance use disorder, we treat both together through integrated dual diagnosis care, coordinated with psychiatric services and medication management by our medical directors.

What assessments are used at intake?

Care begins with a full biopsychosocial history along with the Columbia Suicide Screening, the PHQ-9 for depression, and the GAD-7 for anxiety. These help our clinical team understand the whole person and build an individualized plan.

What are the main symptoms of PTSD?

PTSD symptoms fall into four groups: intrusive memories or flashbacks, avoidance of reminders, negative changes in mood and thinking, and hyperarousal such as being easily startled or on edge. Sleep problems, irritability, and difficulty concentrating are also common.

Can clients get care if trauma is their primary concern, not addiction?

Yes. Our mental health residential program can treat a mental health condition as the primary condition, not only when it co-occurs with substance use, and we offer outpatient levels of care as the client stabilizes.

Does insurance cover treatment for trauma and PTSD?

Mental health treatment is often covered, and coverage depends on the client's plan and clinical need. We are approved for Medicaid, Blue Cross, United Healthcare, and Molina, and in network with VACCN, TriWest, and CompPsych. We verify benefits before the client commits.

Healing from trauma is possible

Our admissions team can talk through what the client is experiencing and, when appropriate, arrange a confidential assessment. We will move at a pace that feels safe for the client.

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