What Is PTSD?
PTSD develops after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic or deeply distressing event. These experiences can overwhelm the mind and body, leading to flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, or emotional numbness. Healing is possible, and treatment helps restore safety, balance, and emotional resilience.
Types & Symptoms
- Acute PTSD
- Chronic PTSD
- Complex PTSD
- Symptoms include intrusive memories, avoidance, negative mood changes, irritability, emotional detachment, or sleep disturbances
Causes & Risk Factors
PTSD can result from trauma such as violence, accidents, abuse, war, disasters, or sudden losses. Personality traits, previous trauma, or lack of support may increase risk.
Diagnosis & Testing
Diagnosis involves assessing trauma history, emotional and physical responses, symptom duration, and functional impairment. Understanding trauma patterns helps guide treatment.
Treatment
Treatment may include trauma-focused therapy, medication support, grounding techniques, sleep regulation, and long-term stabilization. We provide a safe, supportive environment for processing trauma at your pace.
