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PTSD

Have you experienced a traumatic event? Are you suffering from lingering fear and anxiety? Do you feel like you no longer have any control over how you think, feel, and behave?

Posttraumatic stress disorder - also known as PTSD - is a mental health challenge that may occur in individuals who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, a terrorist act, an act of war, a serious accident, rape, or any other violent personal assault.

It is believed that PTSD affects nearly four percent of the U.S. adult population. While it is usually linked with veterans who’ve experienced combat, PTSD occurs in all people regardless of age, race, nationality, or culture. In fact, women are twice as likely to experience PTSD than men.
What are the Symptoms of PTSD?

People with PTSD often experience intense thoughts and feelings related to their traumatic experiences. These can last for a long time after the initial event. Many people with PTSD also relive the event through flashbacks and nightmares.

People with PTSD often feel intense emotions such as fear, anger, sadness, and detachment from friends, family, and community members. They often avoid people and situations that remind them of the traumatic event. Ordinary sounds or incidents such as a door banging or accidental touch in a crowd may cause a strong and uncontrollable reaction.

How Can Treatment Help?

There are a variety of treatments that can be used to treat PTSD. However, there are three specific techniques that are consistently gaining research-based evidence of their effectiveness in successfully treating PTSD.

● Cognitive Processing Therapy – This modality focuses on how a person perceives a traumatic event and processes it. A therapist can help their client work through stuck points, which are certain thoughts related to the trauma that prevents the person from recovering.

● EMDR – EMDR stands for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. This technique uses bilateral sensory input such as side-to-side eye movements to stimulate the brain to process difficult thoughts, memories, and emotions.

● Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – CBT is a form of talk therapy that focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are related to one another. The goal of a CBT therapist is to help a client with PTSD return to a place of hope with a greater sense of being in control of their thoughts and behaviors.

If you or a loved one suffer from PTSD and would like to explore treatment options, please reach out to me. I have personally seen amazing transformation through therapy and want to offer the help you need to enjoy life again.

Other Areas I Can Help With

Anxiety & Depression

Anxiety & Depression

Is anxiety or depression taking over your life? Do you feel out of control, hopeless, isolated, or not like yourself?

You may experience constant worry, restlessness, panic, difficulty focusing, trouble sleeping, or overwhelming negative thoughts. At times, it can feel like nothing will change or that you’re stuck this way.

Therapy can help address more than just the symptoms. It works to uncover the underlying causes of your worries and fears, shift how you view situations, and build better coping and problem-solving skills.

You’re not alone, and support is available. Reach out today to schedule a free consultation.
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Grief & Bereavement

Grief & Bereavement

Bereavement is the process of coping with the loss of someone or something you care about. It’s a deeply painful experience, and no one is ever fully prepared for it.

Everyone grieves differently. It’s normal to feel sadness or depression after a loss. Over time, these feelings may become less overwhelming, and you may begin to move forward. However, if your grief doesn’t improve or worsens, it may be a sign that you need additional support.

Common symptoms of grief can include:

● Physical: crying, headaches, loss of appetite, trouble sleeping, fatigue
● Emotional: sadness, longing, worry, anger, guilt
● Social: feeling disconnected, isolating, or acting out of character

Grief looks different for everyone, but support can help you heal. Reach out to learn more or schedule a free consultation.
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