PTSD Treatment
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Trauma can take many forms, including accidents, abuse, violence, combat, or the sudden loss of a loved one. When something threatens your safety, it is natural to feel fear and activate a “fight or flight” response.
For most people, those feelings fade with time. PTSD is different because the symptoms remain long after the event has ended. The body and mind stay stuck in a heightened state of alarm, even when no danger is present, which continues to disrupt daily life.
PTSD can affect anyone at any age and often disrupts relationships, work, school, and overall wellbeing. It may leave you feeling on edge, avoiding reminders of the trauma, or reliving the event through intrusive thoughts or nightmares. This cycle can make it even harder to engage in the very activities—connection, rest, exercise—that are most helpful for healing.
What Are the Symptoms of PTSD?
It is natural to feel fear and stress after a threatening event. These responses are part of how we protect ourselves and avoid danger.
PTSD begins to develop when those same fear and stress responses continue long after the danger has passed or are triggered by everyday situations that are not actually threatening. Being able to tell the difference between real threats and perceived threats is an important part of understanding and treating PTSD.
Common PTSD Symptoms:
- Flashbacks or intrusive memories of the trauma
- Nightmares or distressing dreams
- Avoiding places, people, or situations that remind you of the trauma
- Feeling emotionally numb or disconnected from others
- Heightened startle response or feeling constantly “on guard”
- Difficulty sleeping or concentrating
- Irritability, anger outbursts, or intense guilt and shame
- Physical symptoms such as a racing heart, sweating, or tension when reminded of the trauma
Not everyone with PTSD experiences the same symptoms. For some, the impact shows up primarily in intrusive memories; for others, it’s avoidance, emotional withdrawal, or heightened anxiety. These symptoms can lead to self-medicating with substances or other risky behaviors that can ultimately cause more harm.
How We Treat PTSD
Treating PTSD should mean more than just easing symptoms. It involves helping you process the trauma, regain a sense of safety, and build tools for living a fuller life.
Our approach combines evidence-based therapies with psychiatric support and holistic practices that strengthen both mental health and overall wellbeing. We also recognize that habits like good sleep, nutrition, exercise, and strong relationships are important supports in recovery, even if they are not cures on their own.
Our PTSD Treatment Include:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Individual therapy focused on trauma recovery
- Psychiatric care and medication support when appropriate
- Mindfulness and relaxation practices to reduce hyperarousal
- Lifestyle and nutritional coaching to strengthen resilience
You Don’t Have to Carry PTSD Alone
PTSD can make you feel trapped in the past, like your trauma is always with you. That sense of being on edge or cut off from others can make it even harder to reach out for help. We understand how trauma can take over your life, and we are committed to helping you reclaim your sense of safety and stability.
We provide personalized, comprehensive care that meets you where you are. Our team works together to give you the tools, therapies, and support you need to manage PTSD and move forward.
If you are ready to take the next step, contact us today. We are here to help you find the right treatment and begin building a healthier future.
