PTSD & trauma

What happened was real. So is recovery.

Post-traumatic stress disorder can develop after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. Most people have a hard time for a while and gradually recover. When symptoms last for months or years and interfere with daily life, it may be PTSD, and treatment helps.

What it can look like

• Intrusive memories: unwanted recollections, flashbacks, nightmares, intense reactions to reminders.
• Avoidance: steering clear of places, people, or conversations connected to the event.
• Changes in thinking and mood: hopelessness, memory gaps, feeling detached or numb, difficulty with close relationships.
• Being on edge: hypervigilance, startling easily, trouble sleeping or concentrating, irritability.

PTSD often travels with depression, anxiety, or substance use, and we treat those together rather than one at a time.

How we treat it

Trauma-focused therapy is central, and we will help you find a therapist with specialized trauma experience if you do not already have one. Medication can help with sleep, mood, and anxiety symptoms alongside therapy. Early support after a traumatic event can also prevent acute stress from becoming chronic, so please don't wait to reach out.