PTSD
Have you experienced a traumatic event that continues to affect your thoughts, emotions, or sense of safety? Do you find yourself reliving distressing memories, feeling constantly on edge, or avoiding reminders of what happened? If so, you may be struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—a natural response to experiences that overwhelmed your ability to cope.
PTSD can develop after witnessing or surviving events such as violence, abuse, accidents, natural disasters, medical trauma, or combat. It can impact anyone, regardless of background, and affects millions of adults across the U.S. each year. Though often associated with veterans, PTSD is common among individuals from all walks of life—and women are statistically twice as likely to experience it as men.
Understanding PTSD
PTSD can emerge weeks, months, or even years after a traumatic event. Individuals may experience:
Intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares
Avoidance of places, people, or situations that trigger reminders
Feelings of detachment or emotional numbness
Irritability, anger, or difficulty concentrating
Hypervigilance or exaggerated startle responses
Guilt, shame, or persistent fear
Difficulty sleeping or relaxing
Even ordinary noises or sensations—like a car backfiring or someone brushing past in a crowd—can trigger intense reactions that feel uncontrollable or overwhelming. Over time, PTSD can affect not only mental health, but also relationships, work, and physical well-being.
Effective, Evidence-Based Treatment
The good news is that PTSD is treatable—and healing is absolutely possible. At Anchor Wellness Psychiatry, I use an integrative, evidence-based approach that may include medication management and CBT-informed techniques to help regulate anxiety, process trauma, and restore a sense of stability.
Treatment options may include:
Medication management to reduce hyperarousal, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts, helping you feel calmer and more in control.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with more balanced, empowering perspectives.
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to address “stuck points” in how trauma is interpreted and integrated.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) techniques, when appropriate, to help the brain safely reprocess traumatic memories and reduce their emotional charge.
Each treatment plan is tailored to your unique needs, symptoms, and goals—focused on helping you rebuild safety, connection, and self-trust.
Take the First Step Toward Healing
Trauma may shape your story, but it doesn’t have to define your future. With compassionate, evidence-based care, you can reclaim a sense of calm, confidence, and control.
Reach out today to schedule a confidential consultation, and begin your journey toward lasting healing and resilience.