Trauma does not have to define the rest of your life. The Ranch Pennsylvania Outpatient Services provides partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient PTSD treatment at our Outpatient Center in Lancaster, PA, using cognitive processing therapy and other trauma-focused approaches with the structure and support that healing requires.
PTSD care in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is home to a large veteran population, thousands of first responders and countless survivors of abuse, violence and accidents, yet trauma-focused therapy can be difficult to find and long waits are common. Our Lancaster programs give adults across Lancaster County, York, Harrisburg, Reading, Lebanon and central Pennsylvania access to trauma-informed psychiatric care and therapy within days of their first call, with housing available for clients in PHP.
PTSD treatment at our Lancaster Outpatient Center
Levels of care
- Inpatient or residential psychiatric care – for people who are in crisis or need 24-hour supervision to stay safe.
- Partial hospitalization program (PHP) – full-day psychiatric and therapeutic care five days a week at our Lancaster Outpatient Center, with supportive housing available. Most clients complete PHP in 8–12 weeks.
- Intensive outpatient program (IOP) – three-hour group sessions three days a week while you live at home, typically for 5–6 weeks.
- Outpatient therapy and medication management – ongoing weekly care after you complete a structured program.
Clients whose symptoms are severely disrupting daily life, or who are stepping down from inpatient care, begin in PHP with full-day programming five days a week. Those who need a calm, predictable environment during trauma work can live at our Outpatient Residence with 24/7 staff. Clients in IOP attend three-hour groups three days a week while living at home.
What PTSD treatment includes
- Trauma-informed psychiatric evaluation and medication management
- Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) to change the beliefs trauma created
- Dialectical behavior therapy skills for grounding, distress tolerance and emotion regulation
- Cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety, avoidance and sleep
- Experiential and mindfulness-based approaches
- Treatment for co-occurring depression, anxiety and substance use, including safe tapering from benzodiazepines
- Family sessions and a plan for continuing trauma-focused care after the program
Why choose The Ranch Pennsylvania Outpatient Services?
Our two Lancaster locations give people across Lancaster County and central Pennsylvania – including York, Harrisburg, Reading, Lebanon and the surrounding communities – a structured, evidence-based alternative to traveling out of state for care.
- Two levels of outpatient care. Our PHP and IOP let you step down gradually as you gain stability, instead of going straight from residential treatment back to daily life.
- A place to stay if you need one. Clients in PHP can live at our 16-bed Outpatient Residence, a supportive, substance-free home with 24/7 staff, transportation to programming and weekly recovery meetings in the community.
- Integrated mental health care. Substance use and mental health conditions are treated together by one clinical team, with psychiatric services and medication management on site.
- Evidence-based therapies. Cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive processing therapy, motivational interviewing and experiential therapy, alongside 12-step, SMART Recovery and NAMI-affiliated support.
- Part of a full continuum. As the outpatient arm of The Ranch Pennsylvania, we coordinate directly with residential treatment when a higher level of care is needed first.
Paying for treatment in Pennsylvania
Most major insurance plans cover some or all of the cost of outpatient treatment, and we work directly with your provider to confirm your benefits before you begin. Use our confidential online insurance verification or call our admissions team to learn what your plan covers for PHP or IOP. Private pay options are available if you are uninsured or underinsured, and we can refer you to other providers if we are not the right fit.
Frequently asked questions
Do you treat complex PTSD?
Yes. Our clinicians treat PTSD resulting from single events and from prolonged or repeated trauma, including childhood abuse.
I use alcohol to sleep and manage flashbacks. Can you help with both?
Yes. Our integrated programs treat PTSD and substance use together, and our medical team can address safe withdrawal management where needed.
Is the program trauma-informed for people who feel unsafe in groups?
Yes. Group participation is paced, individual therapy is central, and our staff are trained to create a safe, predictable environment.
Read more about PTSD symptoms, causes and treatment.
Get Help for PTSD and Trauma in Lancaster, PA
The Ranch Pennsylvania Outpatient Services offers partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs for ptsd and trauma at our Outpatient Center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with supportive housing available at our Outpatient Residence for clients in PHP. Our admissions team is available 24/7 to answer questions, verify your insurance and help you decide on the right level of care. All calls are free and confidential.
