Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) develops after exposure to a traumatic event or ongoing traumatic happenings such as an accident, natural disaster, sexual assault, war, abuse, or other severe stressors.
PTSD causes a person to relive the experience through flashbacks or nightmares, avoidance behavior, having negative thoughts regarding the trauma, and having a sense of heightened awareness, such as hypervigilant behaviors or exaggerated startle response.
Available Treatment Options
Therapists use multiple counseling interventions to treat PTSD, including Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Cognitive Processing Therapy involves reframing negative thoughts about the traumatic experience. Prolonged Exposure involves gradually exposing the person to thoughts about the trauma to gain control of their thoughts. EMDR involves cross stimulation while slowly focusing on details of the trauma, aiming to reduce the power of the negative thoughts.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
My practice is rooted in a patient-centered philosophy, where I prioritize building trusting and collaborative relationships with those under my care. I recognize the unique qualities of each individual and work closely with them to develop tailored treatment strategies that align with their goals, values, and preferences.
I provide personalized, holistic mental health care for children, families, and individuals—whether at home, work, or online. I specialize in therapy and medication management for conditions like anxiety, ADHD, depression, and PTSD. Using evidence-based techniques such as CBT and DBT, my goal is to ensure you feel heard, valued, and supported as we work together toward healing and wellness.
I’ve faced my own challenges in life, which have been essential to my growth both personally and professionally, shaping my approach to helping others. My passion for supporting individuals through their struggles inspired me to pursue a career in mental health. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I offer both therapy services and medication management to address a wide range of issues.
My treatment strategies often involve medication management and brief psychotherapeutic interventions, all aimed at helping patients achieve their mental health goals.
My comprehensive care includes support for medication therapy and psychotherapy, along with standardized testing - screening to evaluate conditions like Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, ADHD, PTSD, self-esteem issues, Social Anxiety, and Body Image concerns. These tools help create personalized treatment plans, ensuring patients receive tailored care for ...
Psychiatric mental Health Nurse Practitioner compassionate, reliable partner in your mental health journey and providing care that is personalized, respectful and inclusive.