PTSD & Complex PTSD Treatment in Orange County, CA

Trauma-Informed Residential Mental Health Care for Healing, Safety, and Restoration

Trauma can live in the body and mind long after the event is over — shaping how you think, feel, and relate to the world. If you’re constantly on edge, emotionally shut down, or stuck in survival mode, you may be living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Complex PTSD (C-PTSD).

At First Light Recovery, we provide residential mental health treatment for adults with PTSD and C-PTSD in a calm, compassionate environment. Our trauma-informed approach focuses on safety, emotional regulation, and helping you reclaim your life — one step at a time.

Understanding PTSD and Complex PTSD

PTSD can develop after a single traumatic event, while Complex PTSD often results from repeated or prolonged exposure to trauma — such as childhood abuse, neglect, toxic relationships, or long-term emotional invalidation.

Flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts
Emotional numbness or detachment
Avoidance of people, places, or memories
Hypervigilance, insomnia, or exaggerated startle response
Intense shame, guilt, or low self-worth
Difficulty with relationships or trust
Dissociation or memory gaps
Chronic feelings of fear, sadness, or being unsafe

People with impulse control issues often feel regret, embarrassment, or helplessness afterward — and don’t always understand why they acted the way they did.

How Residential Treatment Supports Trauma Recovery

Trauma recovery takes time, consistency, and emotional safety. Our residential program provides the structure and support needed to regulate the nervous system, build emotional resilience, and repair internal and external trust.

Why Trauma Survivors Choose First Light Recovery

What Healing Can Look Like

Reduced flashbacks, anxiety, and emotional numbing
Greater self-awareness and emotional expression
More stable relationships and trust in others
The ability to feel safe — in your body, mind, and surroundings
A renewed connection to meaning, hope, and future goals

I used to think I’d never feel normal again. But here, I didn’t have to pretend — and that changed everything. I finally felt safe enough to start healing. – Former Client

Start Your Journey Toward Healing Today

If you’re struggling with your mental health, you don’t have to face it alone. First Light Recovery offers compassionate care, expert treatment, and a real-world approach to empower you.