Substance use might not be the root of your addiction. There's a good chance it’s a symptom of deeper, unhealed pain. If you or someone you love is caught in a cycle of substance use, unresolved trauma might be making it hard to stop. We offer trauma therapy as part of our addiction treatment programs at Spring Grove Recovery in Colorado Springs, CO.
Trauma therapy is specialized counseling to help you process and heal from the emotional, psychological, and physical impact of distressing life events. It’s a guided process that helps your mind and body find safety and resolution instead of being stuck thinking about—or avoiding—what you've survived. In trauma therapy sessions, a trained therapist will navigate painful memories and feelings with you. They'll help you move forward in a way that feels manageable so you can reclaim your future.
When you experience trauma, it can change how your brain and body function. Your brain’s "alarm system," or fight-or-flight response, can get stuck in the "on" position. You might feel constantly on edge. This chronic stress can lead to physical symptoms like tension, fatigue, and pain. Trauma also impacts how you connect with others, making it difficult to trust people and form the healthy, supportive relationships you deserve. These responses are normal.
You might hear two terms: trauma therapy and trauma-informed care. While related, they are different. Trauma-informed care is our facility-wide philosophy. It means every aspect of our addiction treatment program—from the staff we hire to the physical environment we create—puts your safety first and respects your experiences. Trauma therapy is the specific, evidence-based clinical treatment we provide in sessions to help you directly process and heal the trauma itself.
Trauma is not defined by an event or series of experiences. It's what you deal with day in and day out after you experience something awful. Our trauma therapy programs address the wide-ranging effects you struggle with so you can find relief and build resilience. Trauma therapy can help people living with:
Long-lasting trauma, including symptoms like flashbacks and nightmares, that can follow a single, overwhelming event like an accident, assault, or combat experience.
For those who have experienced prolonged or repeated trauma—often in childhood—trauma therapy is a tool that aids in healing deep wounds related to emotional abuse, neglect, or domestic violence.
If you often feel numb, disconnected from your body, or as if you’re watching your life from the outside, it might be related to trauma. Specialized therapy can help you feel more present, grounded, and engaged with the world around you.
Early life experiences with caregivers shape your ability to form healthy relationships, but they can also be traumatic. We help you understand and repair negative attachment patterns so you can build trust and connection.
Trauma therapy creates a supportive space to process the profound pain of a sudden, unexpected, or traumatic loss, helping you navigate your grief without turning to substances.
The effects of trauma can show up in ways you might not expect. They're not character flaws but survival responses. Do any of these feel familiar?
Our philosophy is simple: we treat people, not just their substance use. For so many, drugs or alcohol are ways to cope with the unbearable pain of trauma. Our integrated approach addresses both issues at the same time, because we know that you cannot achieve lasting recovery without healing what's hurting you. By providing specialized care for co-occurring mental health conditions like PTSD, we help you find healthier ways to cope and break the cycle for good.
Spring Grove Recovery's licensed clinicians use specific, evidence-based therapies designed to treat the symptoms of trauma safely and effectively. We create an environment where you can process your experiences without feeling re-traumatized, allowing for genuine healing to begin.
The thought of therapy can be intimidating. Our process is built on safety, collaboration, and your consent. You are always in control of your healing journey.
Your first session likely won't have you diving into painful memories. Instead, you'll get to know your therapist and build a relationship based on trust and safety. Nothing is ever discussed without your full consent and readiness.
Your therapist will work with you to understand your unique history, strengths, and goals. This allows us to create a personalized treatment plan that respects your individual needs and pace.
The frequency of your individual and group therapy sessions is part of your structured treatment plan. The overall duration is tailored to your progress and needs, ensuring you have the support you need for as long as you need it.
You'll do more than process trauma during sessions. Your therapist will also teach you how to build resilience for a better future. You can learn practical, lifelong skills to manage your emotions and navigate stress in a healthy way.
Trauma therapy is evidence-based. Studies have shown that it effectively reduces the symptoms of PTSD—even in addiction treatment settings. Most importantly for your journey, it significantly lowers the risk of relapse and gives you the tools for a sustainable, long-term recovery.
Anyone who struggles with the long-term effects of trauma can benefit from therapy. It is especially powerful for those who have tried addiction treatment before but found that it wasn't enough to create lasting change.
We're committed to your safety and well-being, and you can see it in everything we do.
The connection you feel with your therapist is one of the most important factors in your healing. You need to feel safe, seen, and respected. By starting at a treatment center like Spring Grove Recovery, you have the benefit of a full clinical team collaborating on your care. We work to ensure you have a strong therapeutic match and a network of support.
Cost should not be a barrier to healing. As an essential part of our licensed addiction treatment program, trauma therapy at Spring Grove Recovery is covered for clients with eligible Colorado Medicaid plans. Our team can help you confidentially verify your insurance.
No. You are always in control. A good trauma therapist will never force you to discuss anything you are not ready to share; they'll gently guide you forward. Healing happens at your pace.
Healing is a personal journey, not a race. There is no set timeline. The length of therapy is unique to each person and their experiences, and we will support you for as long as it takes.
Processing trauma can be challenging, but with a skilled therapist, the process is managed safely to prevent re-traumatization. The goal is long-term relief, and we walk with you every step of the way.
No. Trauma is highly personal and can result from any event or series of events that overwhelms a person's ability to cope. This includes childhood neglect, emotional abuse, loss of a loved one, and many other experiences.
You deserve to feel safe in your own body and at peace in your own mind. Healing the hidden wounds of trauma can help you move toward a fulfilling and sober future. We encourage you to take this brave next step. Our admissions team is available 24/7 to listen to your story and help you find the right path to recovery.
Lindsay Dean currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Spring Grove Recovery. With more than 10 years of experience in behavioral health, Lindsay is deeply committed to expanding access to ethical, high-quality treatment and building systems of care that support long-term, sustainable recovery through compassionate, trauma-informed practices.
Lindsay began her career in direct patient care, where early experience as a mental health technician, crisis intervention specialist, and group/ individual counselor shaped her understanding of how trauma impacts engagement, trust, and openness to treatment. This clinical foundation continues to inform her leadership philosophy, reinforcing the belief that effective treatment systems must be grounded in safety, dignity, and respect.
As Lindsay progressed into senior leadership, her focus shifted toward building and strengthening treatment programs that balance clinical excellence with operational and regulatory integrity. She served as Program Director at one of the largest Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP) in Colorado Springs, where she led multidisciplinary teams, expanded access to evidence-based services for priority populations via increased grant funding, and ensured adherence to state and federal regulations.
Most recently, Lindsay served as Assistant Executive Director of Spring Grove Recovery, where she aligned clinical, operational, and administrative teams to strengthen continuity between inpatient and outpatient levels of care. Her leadership emphasized collaboration, sustainability, and the reduction of barriers to treatment access.
Lindsay’s leadership is grounded in operational excellence, regulatory integrity, and trauma-informed systems of care that prioritize patient safety and engagement. She has successfully guided organizations through extensive state and federal oversight, managed and expanded state grant funding, and strengthened services for underserved and vulnerable populations.
Lindsay holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Personal Health and is a Certified Addiction Specialist. As CEO, she leads Spring Grove Recovery with a clear mission: to cultivate a trauma-informed, collaborative, and compassionate treatment environment where individuals are empowered to heal, engage meaningfully in their own care, and sustain recovery long after residential treatment ends.
