FOY Wellness and Recovery is a licensed PHP and IOP program in Agoura Hills, California, accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by the DHCS. Our clinical program is developed and overseen by Clinical Program Director Dr. Shannon Dobbs, a licensed clinical psychologist. Evidence-based trauma treatment is a clinical priority across our PHP and IOP programming.
What Are Evidence-Based Trauma Treatments?
Evidence-based trauma treatments are therapeutic approaches that have been rigorously studied in controlled clinical research and shown to be effective for PTSD and trauma-related symptoms. At FOY, this category primarily includes EMDR, alongside trauma-informed applications of CBT, DBT, and somatic approaches, delivered by clinicians trained in trauma-specific treatment.
Why This Distinction Matters
Not every therapeutic approach is equally well-studied for trauma specifically, and using an approach that lacks a trauma-specific evidence base can be less effective, or in some cases counterproductive, for clients with significant trauma histories. FOY prioritizes clinically established, trauma-specific approaches for clients presenting with PTSD or complex trauma, integrating complementary holistic modalities such as somatic work and yoga around this clinical foundation.
How Evidence-Based Trauma Treatment Works at FOY
Clients presenting with significant trauma symptoms are assessed to determine the most clinically appropriate combination of trauma-focused modalities, which may include EMDR, trauma-focused CBT techniques, and body-based approaches, integrated into an individualized treatment plan and reviewed continuously as treatment progresses.
Conditions Addressed by Evidence-Based Trauma Treatment
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Complex trauma from prolonged or repeated experiences
- Single-incident trauma
- Trauma contributing to substance use disorders
- Trauma-related anxiety, depression, and dissociation
What to Expect
Your clinical team will assess your specific trauma history and current symptoms to determine the most clinically appropriate combination of trauma-focused approaches, paced according to your individual readiness and stability.
FAQs
What specific trauma treatments does FOY offer?
FOY’s core evidence-based trauma treatment is EMDR, delivered alongside trauma-informed CBT and somatic approaches as clinically indicated
How do you decide which trauma treatment is right for me?
Your clinical team assesses your specific trauma history, current symptoms, and stability to determine the most clinically appropriate approach or combination of approaches.
Is trauma treatment safe during early substance use recovery?
Trauma-focused work is generally introduced once a client has established some stability in early recovery, with your clinical team determining appropriate timing.
What makes a trauma treatment “evidence-based”?
It means the approach has been studied in controlled clinical research and shown to be effective specifically for trauma-related symptoms, as opposed to approaches that lack this level of research specific to trauma.
Will I need to recount my trauma in detail?
This depends on the specific approach used; some, like EMDR, do not require detailed verbal recounting, while others may involve more direct discussion, always paced according to your readiness.
Can trauma treatment be combined with holistic modalities like yoga or somatic integration?
Yes, complementary holistic modalities are often integrated alongside core evidence-based trauma treatment as part of a comprehensive approach.
How long does trauma treatment typically take?
This varies significantly by individual and type of trauma, and is reviewed as part of your ongoing treatment plan.
Is trauma treatment appropriate for dual-diagnosis clients?
Yes, trauma and substance use frequently co-occur, and treatment plans are designed to address both together rather than in isolation.
Is trauma treatment covered by insurance?
It is delivered as part of FOY’s PHP and IOP clinical programming, billed as a level of care. Contact our admissions team about your specific plan.
Take the First Step
Call (805) 659-8429 or visit foywellnessandrecovery.com/contact for a free confidential assessment. We are in-network with Blue Shield, Cigna, and TRICARE through TriWest, and accept most other major PPO plans, including Anthem, Aetna, Multiplan, HMC HealthWorks, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, on an out-of-network basis.