Trauma Program in Tucson, Arizona

At Cottonwood Tucson, our trauma program provides comprehensive care for individuals struggling with PTSD, complex trauma, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Located in the serene Sonoran Desert of Tucson, Arizona, our residential trauma treatment center offers a safe, therapeutic environment rooted in neuroscience, holistic healing, and clinical excellence.

Trauma can result from a single devastating event or repeated exposure to emotional, physical, or psychological harm. If left untreated, trauma can alter brain function, disrupt relationships, and significantly reduce quality of life. Our trauma program is designed to help individuals reclaim their lives through compassionate, individualized care.

Our trauma program in Tucson, AZ incorporates a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, therapists, nutritionists, and body-based practitioners. We address both the psychological and physiological effects of trauma to support long-term recovery.

Core Evidence-Based Therapies

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Restructure trauma-related thoughts and beliefs
  
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – Improve emotion regulation and interpersonal skills
  
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – Reprocess traumatic memories and reduce their emotional charge
  
• Narrative Therapy – Reframe personal stories with compassion and resilience
  
• Trauma Recovery Groups – Connect with peers in a safe, supportive setting
  

Somatic and Experiential Therapies

• Somatic Experiencing – Release trauma stored in the body
  
• Trauma-Focused Equine Therapy – Use horse-assisted therapy to promote emotional safety and healing
  
• Chi Nei Tsang (Abdominal Massage) – Aid in releasing tension and stored trauma
  
• HeartMath Biofeedback – Regulate stress and improve heart-brain coherence
  
• Expressive Art Therapy – Explore emotion through creative expression

As a licensed, CARF-accredited residential facility in Southern Arizona, Cottonwood Tucson provides 24/7 care in a peaceful desert setting. Our trauma residential treatment program is ideal for individuals needing intensive support while disengaging from harmful environments and developing new life skills.

What Makes Our Tucson Trauma Center Unique:

• 35-acre healing campus near Tucson
  
• Onsite medical detox and psychiatric services
  
• Nutrition and exercise therapy that support neurogenesis (the growth of new brain cells)
  
• Veteran-informed care and family support programs
• Collaboration with the University of Arizona School of Medicine

Trauma impacts the amygdala, the brain’s fear center, and may disrupt healthy neural connectivity. Our trauma program not only addresses psychological symptoms but also aims to restore brain health by promoting emotional safety, brain plasticity, and stress regulation.

Our integrated care model promotes neurogenesis through:

• Trauma-informed movement and bodywork
  
• Mindfulness practices
  
• Nutrient-dense meal planning
  
• Daily exercise tailored to emotional recovery

Cottonwood’s trauma treatment services are ideal for individuals who:

• Have unresolved PTSD or complex trauma
  
• Are experiencing co-occurring disorders like anxiety, depression, substance use, or eating disorders
  
• Need trauma therapy in a secure, structured setting
  

Live in or are seeking care in Arizona, especially Tucson or surrounding areas