New Data Shows Compass Health Center Trauma & PTSD Treatment Program Reduces Symptoms by Over Half, On Average 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Chicago, IL — October 8, 2025 — Compass Health Center today announced the clinically validated outcomes of its Trauma & PTSD Treatment Program. Individual symptoms go from severe to mild range, on average, experiencing a 50% reduction in overall symptoms, regaining the ability to engage in everyday life. 

The program provides comprehensive, specialized care for individuals struggling with trauma and co-occurring disorders. Designed to deliver immediate access to evidence-based treatment, it emphasizes acceptance, empowerment, and values-driven care. 

“Trauma affects everything: relationships, work, self-esteem. It can feel overwhelming and isolating,” said Kaitlin Thompson, MBA, LCSW, CADC, Director, Center of Excellence, Compass Health Center. “At Compass Health Center, care begins with acknowledgment, not judgment. Our Trauma & PTSD Treatment Program supports patients with the tools needed to realign their narrative, build resilience, and move toward a life that reflects what matters most to them.” 

A Specialized Approach to Trauma Care 

Compass Health Center’s Trauma & PTSD Treatment Program integrates leading, research-backed therapies, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). These approaches help patients: 

• Understand and acknowledge their trauma without judgment. 

• Strengthen emotional regulation and coping skills. 

• Align treatment with personal values to build a meaningful path forward. 

Unlike outpatient therapy, which often takes place once per week, Compass provides Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) levels of care, structured environments that offer multiple hours of daily therapy and psychiatrist support. This intermediate level of care creates stability and provides patients with consistent, coordinated support. 

Integrated Care for Co-occurring Disorders 

In addition to addressing trauma and PTSD, the program is designed to treat the full complexity of patients’ mental health needs. Many individuals living with trauma also experience co-occurring conditions such as depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or substance use. Compass Health Center’s integrated model ensures these challenges are addressed together, rather than in isolation. 

Healing in Community 

Trauma can feel isolating, but healing is strengthened in community. Patients at Compass connect with peers who share similar experiences, creating a sense of belonging and validation. 

Representation is central to the program’s design. Patients have consistently voiced the importance of seeing themselves reflected in both staff and peers. Compass’s diverse, inclusive team helps ensure that individuals feel seen, understood, and supported throughout their healing journey. 

A Values-Driven Path Forward 

Compass’s Trauma & PTSD Treatment Program is centered in the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Rather than focusing on erasing the past, Compass guides patients to acknowledge what they’ve endured, build psychological flexibility, and define what follows based on their own values. 

Compass’s new outreach campaign messaging for the program is grounded in the taglines: “Understand What You Carry, Define What Follows,” and “From What’s Heavy to What’s Next.” 

“These messages reflect the heart of our program,” said Compass Chief Medical Officer & Co-Founder, Claudia Welke, MD. “Trauma doesn’t have to define someone’s future. With the right, evidence-based tools, support, and community, individuals can claim agency and live a life that feels true to them.” 

Immediate Access to Care 

Compass Health Center offers same- and next-day assessments to ensure individuals and families can access care when it is most needed. By combining immediate access with comprehensive, psychiatrist-led treatment, Compass provides a safe and effective path forward for those carrying the weight of trauma. 

Visit compasshealthcenter.net or call 877-552-6672 to schedule an assessment or refer a patient. 

Media Contact:  
Kelly Jones  
SVP, Marketing & Partnerships, Compass Health Center  
kjones@compasshealthcenter.net  

About Compass Health Center  

Compass Health Center is a leading provider of specialized, intermediate-level mental health care, offering Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs for children, teens, young adults, and adults. With a focus on accessibility, outcomes, and coordinated care, Compass provides evidence-based treatment across the continuum of need. 

Compass Health Center’s multidisciplinary treatment team includes more than 55 psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners, along with over 550 master-level clinicians—totaling more than 800 staff. Compass treats a wide range of conditions, including mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, OCD, co-occurring mental health and substance use, school refusal, chronic pain and illness, and more. 

For more information, visit compasshealthcenter.net. For immediate support, call 877-552-6672.