The UConn Health Psychological Trauma Clinic offers evidence-based trauma-specific psychotherapeutic services to children, youth, and their families. The clinic is operated by UConn Department of Psychiatry faculty who are licensed clinical psychologists with expertise in trauma-specific assessments and behavioral treatments. The clinic also hosts a number of clinical psychology and psychiatry trainees who conduct assessments and psychotherapy under the direct supervision of faculty. In addition, we enjoy a close working relationship with the child psychiatrists at the UConn Child and Adolescent Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic.
Services Provided
Trauma-Informed Diagnostic Assessment
We offer gold-standard, comprehensive, evidence-based diagnostic assessments focused on determining the impact of psychological trauma exposure on daily functioning and psychological disorders, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and other forms of co-occurring impairment. Assessments result in a diagnostic report, which includes specific recommendations for psychological treatment and intervention strategies at home and/or school. There is an option to include psychological testing to assess for possible cognitive impairment and/or learning difficulties.
Individual, Group & Family Psychotherapy
Evidence-based psychotherapy to treat trauma-related symptoms/impairment will be provided if clinically indicated based on an initial clinical assessment. Recommendations may involve a program of individual, group, or family therapy to assist children, youth, and families in recovering from and managing trauma-related symptoms and impairment. Treatment plans will be individualized to minimize the risk of adverse reactions while maximizing the likelihood of treatment success.