Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Care at Treat Mental Health

Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental condition that occurs after a person goes through a traumatic experience or witnesses something distressing or scary. The symptoms of this disorder may follow the individual forever if the condition remains untreated – your mental and physical state will struggle if you cannot sleep well, your mood shifts without reason, your loved ones do not know how to approach you without causing a scene, and your professional plans are put on pause because you are preoccupied with your worries. Treat Mental Health is a facility that focuses on treating PTSD in adults – we can apply therapeutic methods that already helped numerous patients to get rid of their symptoms or at the very least, lessen the negative impact of PTSD on your life. Contact us today and take the first step towards stronger mental health – do not allow PTSD to maintain control over your psychological state.

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What Causes PTSD?

There is not a single reason why every person with PTSD developed this condition. Nevertheless, the most frequent PTSD causes are as follows:

Traumatic events such as car accidents and assaults that may last for a short period of time will have unfortunate consequences for the individual’s psyche. They keep replaying the incident in their head and trying to figure out if there was a way to prevent what happened - often to the detriment of their mental state.
Exposure to abuse whether the person was a victim of physical or emotional violence will cause PTSD. This includes domestic violence, parental abuse, and bullying in school or at work - for months and years even after the abuse is no longer a real threat, the individual may have recurring nightmares, intrusive thoughts, and flashbacks that continue to remind them of the hardships they went through.
Military conflicts will harm both servicemembers and civilians - whether you had to be in combat and witnessed death and destruction with your own eyes or you had to leave your home because the area turned into a war zone, the repercussions of combat exposure may last for a long time.

Recognizing the Signs of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

While every case is unique, certain PTSD symptoms can be experienced by almost every person who is diagnosed with this mental disorder:

Lack of Energy

While some people react with anger and agitation, others may shut down completely – you might

feel exhausted and tired both physically and emotionally even after getting eight hours of sleep or taking a vacation to restore your strength. Additionally, PTSD will prevent you from enjoying activities you used to love before the traumatic event – lack of enthusiasm and interest is another common sign of this disorder.

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Distressing Thoughts and Flashbacks

If you feel like you are reliving the accident or abuse again or your mind keeps returning to the

unfortunate event no matter how hard you try to move on, it means you are experiencing PTSD flashbacks. This is one of the most complicated symptoms – it will make the person depressed, irritated, and confused.

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Nightmares

Sleep disturbances are common among people who have lived through a traumatic event,

and PTSD nightmares can bother a person with untreated trauma for a long time. These nightmares may feature the cause of PTSD or something scary and intense that makes the individual wake up late at night or scared of going to bed in the first place.

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Lack of Energy

While some people react with anger and agitation, others may shut down completely

you might feel exhausted and tired both physically and emotionally even after getting eight hours of sleep or taking a vacation to restore your strength. Additionally, PTSD will prevent you from enjoying activities you used to love before the traumatic event – lack of enthusiasm and interest is another common sign of this disorder.

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Distressing Thoughts and Flashbacks

If you feel like you are reliving the accident or abuse again or your mind keeps returning to

the unfortunate event no matter how hard you try to move on, it means you are experiencing PTSD flashbacks. This is one of the most complicated symptoms – it will make the person depressed, irritated, and confused.

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Nightmares

Sleep disturbances are common among people who have lived through a traumatic

event, and PTSD nightmares can bother a person with untreated trauma for a long time. These nightmares may feature the cause of PTSD or something scary and intense that makes the individual wake up late at night or scared of going to bed in the first place.

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Random Changes of Mood

Mood swings are almost inevitable when you are trying to cope with the aftermath of a

life-changing or scary event – one day you are happy, active, and grateful to interact with others while the next day you feel frustrated, distraught, and mad for no apparent reason for your mood to change.

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Self-Inflicted Isolation

While sometimes it can be beneficial to spend time on your own and reflect on your past,

many people with PTSD diagnosis can feel extremely lonely, cut contact with their inner circle, and refuse attempts of others to reach out to them. Withdrawal from society and feeling like you no longer belong with other people cannot be healthy in the long run – try to socialize as much as you can and do not pass on the opportunity to talk to someone who cares about your mental well-being.

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Poor Concentration

Another negative consequence of PTSD is the lack of focus – a person cannot concentrate

on the easiest task, they may not hear someone addressing them due to being lost in their thoughts, and their memory will not let them retain information for long. Issues with concentration are particularly dangerous if the individual needs to drive a car or engage in activities that involve other people’s safety.

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Random Changes of Mood

Mood swings are almost inevitable when you are trying to cope with the aftermath of a

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Self-Inflicted Isolation

While sometimes it can be beneficial to spend time on your own and reflect on your

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Poor Concentration

past, Another negative consequence of PTSD is the lack of focus – a person cannot

concentrate on the easiest task, they may not hear someone addressing them due to being lost in their thoughts, and their memory will not let them retain information for long. Issues with concentration are particularly dangerous if the individual needs to drive a car or engage in activities that involve other people’s safety.

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Treatment Approaches for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder at Treat Mental Health

Once a patient comes to us for help, we will carry out an assessment to learn more about their medical history, the event that triggered the development of PTSD, and current manifestations of this problem before we proceed with a specific treatment plan. Here is a brief outline of what you can expect during treatment at our facility:

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Individual Counseling

The most effective way to resolve your problems is to communicate in private with a qualified therapist about your fears, hardships, and aspirations. Whether your symptoms prevented you from participating in events you were looking forward to or you noticed you had grown apart from other people due to your experiences, a counselor will help you find a way to feel better.

PTSD Support Groups

One of the best methods to deal with loneliness and social isolation is to connect with people who know first-hand how difficult it is for you to move on from your trauma. Join a support group – under the guidance of the counselor you can share your story, listen to your peers, and even make new friends with a friendship lasting much longer than your treatment.

Cognitive Restructuring

PTSD brings a lot of negativity into a person’s mind – they start believing things that are not true, their self-esteem takes a hit, and they base their behavior on misconceptions and false assumptions about themselves and others around them. This type of talking therapy will challenge your thought patterns and replace them with positivity, confidence, and courage.

Medication-Based Treatment

PTSD medication is prescribed by a therapist who sees their patient cannot handle the disorder without it – only a professional counselor can tell you what kind of antidepressant or anti-anxiety medicine you need to eliminate or lessen the burden of the symptoms such as constant stress, flashbacks, or mood fluctuations.

Why Choose Treat Mental Health?

Team Expertise

Our counselors can be trusted when it comes to PTSD treatment – they have been successfully working with patients for a long time helping them to manage their symptoms and return to normal life without past trauma bothering them. We are on your side and we are dedicated to providing therapy at your pace – whatever adjustments or alterations you require, our specialists will know what to do to guide you to recovery.

Safe Environment

Numerous individuals do not even attempt to get PTSD therapy despite desperately needing psychological support because they are worried about possible judgment and violation of privacy. Our therapists, however, are committed to keeping your personal issues strictly confidential as well as treating you with the respect and compassion you deserve.

Patient-Centered Care

The interests of our clients, their needs, preferences, and therapy goals are of paramount importance to us – we will select the treatment that suits you personally instead of implementing the same techniques over and over again to no avail. Moreover, we can accommodate you if you cannot commute to receive therapy in person – virtual outpatient treatment is just as effective as meeting with a therapist in their office.

Holistic Therapy

It is essential to consider all the needs of the patient – sometimes, an individual may not suspect they exhibit certain symptoms of a different mental health condition which is why our evaluation seeks to reveal all underlying issues that prevent the person from becoming the best version of themselves. Securing and constantly improving the relationship between the patient’s body, mind, and spirit will be one of our main priorities.

Struggling With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder? Treat Mental Health Offers Compassionate, Expert Care to Support You Every Step of the Way

Make sure you talk to a mental health professional if your PTSD symptoms start interfering with your personal affairs and professional obligations or if you have dealt with the manifestations of this disorder for several weeks with no improvement. At Treat Mental Health we can help you to enhance your quality of life even if you have been living with PTSD for many years – it is never too late to seek help, see the benefits of psychotherapy for yourself, and put your mental wellness first. Reach out to us – we can discuss the treatment programs that will tackle PTSD effectively and make you a healthy and resilient member of society again.

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Stacia Ponce-Rodriguez, LMFT

With 28 years in mental health and addiction care, Stacia specializes in supporting adults through complex challenges. She also teaches at the University of San Francisco, mentoring future therapists. A strong advocate for Telehealth, she blends clinical expertise with a passion for accessible, innovative care.