PTSD

PTSD greatly impacts one’s sense of safety, trust, self-esteem, and intimacy. There are numerous ways PTSD can affect your life well after trauma has been experienced. These include intrusive thoughts, re-experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, fear, and avoidance. PTSD can also manifest in physical aspects including shortness of breath, increased heart rate, and chest discomfort or those resembling panic.

We utilize a trauma-informed care approach in the treatment of PTSD. This means, we will work with you to recognize symptoms without re-traumatizing you. We assess only the frequency and severity of symptoms to make recommendations about medications and therapy. Our therapeutic plan involves addressing the obstacles currently in your path. When and if you are ready in the future, we can discuss the benefits of unpacking your trauma and how to do so.