Trauma can quietly take over every part of your life—from work and parenting to sleep, relationships, and how you feel day to day. But you don’t have to live like this long‑term.
Idaho Neuropsychology’s Trauma Treatment Program is proven to help reduce the impact of trauma so you can start living fully again. If you are ready for a structured, time‑limited path toward recovery, this program is designed for you.
PTSD can follow many different experiences, and it does not always look obvious from the outside. We see patients who come from every trauma background.
One‑time trauma such as assault, tragic accidents, natural disaster, or the death of a loved one.
Repeated trauma including childhood abuse and intimate partner violence.
Work‑related trauma, especially those in high‑risk or high-stress jobs where they are routinely exposed to traumatic events.
PTSD is a treatable mental health condition, and research suggests that up to 80% of adults with PTSD can recover when they receive appropriate care.
INP offers prompt intake appointments directly with Dr. Melissa Kremer, who conducts an interview including a brief assessment sent out prior to your appointment. In cases of complexity in terms of trauma experiences or diagnostic questions, a second intake with more in-depth assessment may be required. Dr. Kremer discusses this in the free 15-minute consultation call.
How Long: 60 Mins
Where: In-person or virtual
Cost: $475
Ongoing appointments are 1-hour sessions, held in-person or virtually. The average number of sessions for a full course of treatment ranges between 12-20 appointments.
How Long: 60 Mins
Where: In-person or virtual
Cost: $350 each session
The Idaho Neuropsychology Trauma Treatment Program is built around therapies with strong research support for PTSD, for people who want change and are ready to work within a focused, time‑limited model.
Dr. Melissa Kremer directs the Trauma Treatment Program, and has extensive training in the assessment and diagnosis of PTSD.
Most people see meaningful improvement in 12-20 sessions, and many experience continued recovery long after treatment ends.
For some, symptoms resolve entirely; for others, they become less intense and less disruptive.
The initial 60-minute evaluation costs $475, and in more complex cases two intake evaluation appointments may be required. Follow-up 60-minute appointments cost $350.
Services are private-pay, but depending on your insurance benefits you might be able to use out-of-network coverage; a SuperBill can be provided on request, though Medicare does not allow out-of-network reimbursement.
See our Logistics Page for specifics on scheduling and payment.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people after experiencing a traumatic event. It’s normal to feel fear during or after a traumatic event—that is part of our body’s nervous system response that helps us respond to danger. Most people recover from the fear and immediate symptoms without treatment within a few weeks to months. People who continue to have distressing, interfering symptoms over time might be experiencing PTSD.
Anyone can develop PTSD at any age. According to the National Center for PTSD (www.ptsd.va.gov), about six out of every 100 people will experience PTSD at some point in their lives (approximately 6% of the population).
Research shows that women are more likely to develop PTSD than men. Not only are there biological and personal factors that can impact if a person gets PTSD, but what happens after the trauma experience is important as well.
Research shows that severe stress during/after an event can make PTSD more likely, whereas having positive social support can help buffer against traumatic stress.
Usually, PTSD symptoms start right after experiencing a traumatic event. They may come and go throughout life and may re-occur in response to new stressors if not appropriately treated.
If the symptoms cause you great distress and interfere with your work and home life for more than four weeks, you might have PTSD. There are four types of PTSD symptoms [Adapted from The National Center for PTSD]:
Idaho Neuropsychology’s Trauma Treatment Program Director Melissa Kremer, PsyD has extensive training in assessment and diagnosis of PTSD. Your journey in the Trauma Treatment Program (TTP) begins with an in-depth intake evaluation to confirm diagnosis, help your clinician better understand how PTSD is affecting your life, and to begin crafting an individual treatment plan just for you. Your first appointment is 60-minutes and includes an interview and assessment measures sent out prior to the appointment.
Depending on the complexity of your case, Dr. Kremer may require a second intake evaluation appointment for more in-depth assessment before presenting a treatment plan. Learn about the distinction between complex PTSD and PTSD.
We also track your progress throughout treatment through periodic assessment of symptoms. We do this to ensure that we are on the right track to help you recover. This helps you see the positive changes and play a more active role in your treatment planning and direction!
YES! One of the biggest myths surrounding PTSD is that you will be permanently “broken” or “damaged.”
Research studies indicate that up to 80% of adults with PTSD can recover if they receive appropriate treatment. Even better, most people experience continued recovery from PTSD long-term after treatment.
People often ask what “getting better” looks like. For many people, these treatments can get rid of symptoms altogether. Others find they have fewer symptoms or feel that their symptoms are less intense. Our goal is getting you to a point where symptoms don’t have to interfere with your everyday activities and relationships. Recovery also typically results in greater resilience for dealing with future stressors.
PTSD is a treatable mental health condition. There are three main gold standard evidence-based treatments for PTSD that are shown by research to be effective for treating PTSD.
Dr. Melissa Kremer is trained in these evidence-based treatments:
In cases with a lot of questions about diagnosis and/or complexity, a more in-depth assessment might be indicated (priced differently than the intake evaluations). These evaluations are rare and cannot be used in a legal or disability setting. If you have questions about medical/legal/disability evaluations, please see our forensics page.
Our TTP program provides time-limited, evidence-based treatments that are focused on obtaining lasting symptom relief as quickly as possible. Most people see success in 12-20 sessions. PTSD treatment is appropriate for people who want change and recovery in their lives.
No. Our TTP program provides time-limited, evidence-based treatments that are focused on obtaining lasting symptom relief as quickly as possible. Most people see success in 12-20 sessions.
If you require long-term psychotherapy lasting more than 6-12 months, we are likely going to recommend another clinic.
Yes! Due to licensing laws, you must be physically located in the state of Idaho at the time of your appointments to participate.
When you schedule your intake appointment with Dr. Kremer you will given the choice whether to schedule an in-person evaluation or video evaluation. Our telehealth service uses Zoom, which is HIPAA compliant and secure.
