Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Evidence-based treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Personalized care for children, teens, and adults using proven therapies to help individuals heal from trauma and regain control of their lives.
About
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) may result when a child has personally experienced or witnessed a life threatening situation. While everyone can be expected to be upset after a very disturbing experience—such as witnessing or being a victim of violence, physical or sexual abuse, a natural disaster, an accident, or extreme neglect—children who suffer from PTSD find that they are unable to return to normal functioning after an initial adjustment period of 2 months.
Children experience intrusive thoughts, memories or nightmares, an exaggerated startle response, irritability, insomnia, and anxiety attacks when reminded of the trauma. A child may engage in play reenactment of the trauma. Others may avoid any reminders of the trauma, such as refusing to go in a car after an auto accident or being unable to be around dogs after being bitten by a dog. The child may also find that they feel numb and unable to experience affection or happiness.
Treatment
Evidence-based PTSD therapy sessions aim to first create a safe and supportive environment for a child where they are able to speak, draw, play, or write about their trauma. This is followed by prolonged exposure in which the child learns to face their memories and real life reminders of the trauma until they no longer feel anxious. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps to restore a healthy rewarding life by improving sleep, overcoming nightmares, and rebuilding trust in self and others. The Anxiety Center staff will help you re-establish a secure and comfortable life.
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Same-week assessments often available · In-network with most major insurance · Medicaid accepted