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, domestic violence, 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 an accidental touch in a crowd may cause a strong and uncontrollable reaction. Whether your symptoms are strong or mild, if they interfere with your peace of mind or functioning, they should be addressed.

How Can Treatment Help?

There are a variety of treatments that can be used to treat PTSD. If you need a treatment that I do not provide, I can refer you to another professional who does.

If you or a loved one suffers from PTSD and would like to explore treatment options, please reach out to me. I have personally seen significant transformation through therapy and want to offer the help you need to reduce or eliminate your symptoms.