Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, & TMS Therapy for PTSD
At Neuro Wellness Spa, our dedicated team of experienced psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, TMS technicians, and therapists is committed to developing a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to address your PTSD symptoms. Our goal is to support you in living a life free from the debilitating effects of PTSD.
How we can help treat your PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects approximately 7.8 million people in the U.S. at some point in their lives. It is a response to trauma and is more prevalent among individuals with existing mental health diagnoses.
Our goal in working with you to treat PTSD is to reduce your emotional and physical symptoms, improve daily functioning, and effectively manage triggers. Our mental health experts work with you to determine the best resources to help. We provide:
Medications for PTSD
Certain antidepressants are commonly prescribed to treat PTSD and its associated symptoms of anxiety. These medications include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), tricyclic antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and atypical antipsychotics. Additionally, some blood pressure medications, like Prazosin for nightmares, Clonidine for sleep issues, and Propranolol to mitigate the formation of traumatic memories, are used off-label for PTSD treatment.
At Neuro Wellness Spa, our psychiatrists collaborate with you to assess whether psychiatric medication is suitable for your individual needs and symptoms. We tailor treatment plans to provide personalized care aimed at alleviating PTSD symptoms effectively.
Talk therapy for PTSD
Our master’s level clinicians are skilled in a variety of therapeutic modalities to treat PTSD. We work with you to develop a treatment plan that is unique to you.
- Eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) is a complex therapy that stimulates both hemispheres of your brain to assist you in reprocessing your traumatic memories. EMDR allows you to process your traumatic memories without talking through the trauma and instead helps you access the memories in a very specific way. Combined with eye movements and guided instructions, accessing those memories enables you to reprocess and begin healing from the traumatic memories.
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help change the negative associations to PTSD triggers, which in turn can improve emotional regulation. Through CBT, you will learn how to address negative thinking patterns that PTSD can cause and develop coping skills to combat those negative thoughts through evidence finding, positive coping skills, and behavior modification.
- Prolonged exposure therapy involves reliving the traumatic event in a safe and controlled environment. Your therapist will work with you to ensure that you develop positive coping skills and protective factors before starting and will work at your pace to ensure your safety and comfort. Prolonged Exposure Therapy helps you face your fears and gradually become more comfortable with frightening or anxiety-inducing situations.
- Psychodynamic therapy helps you examine your values and how your values were affected by your trauma.
TMS therapy for PTSD
Research shows that PTSD impacts three key brain networks: the default mode network, the executive control network, and the salience network. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) specifically targets the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, stimulating the production of neurotransmitters that may be deficient in PTSD. While TMS is not FDA-approved specifically for PTSD, it has demonstrated significant success off-label in alleviating the depressive and anxious symptoms associated with the disorder.
At Neuro Wellness Spa, we can collaborate with you to assess whether TMS therapy is a suitable option for managing your PTSD symptoms effectively.
Residential & outpatient programs for PTSD
When medication and weekly therapy are not enough to effectively treat and manage your PTSD, a higher level of care might be the more appropriate course of treatment. We can work with you to determine if the residential or outpatient programs at our partner Clear Behavioral Health are a good fit.
Clear Behavioral Health offers PTSD treatment in a structured environment designed to facilitate focused healing. Clear Behavioral Health is managed by the same experienced mental health clinicians as Neuro Wellness Spa. It provides residential as well as in-person and virtual outpatient programs (PHP and IOP) for PTSD.
We are in-network with nearly every insurance provider.
What is PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Symptoms can manifest anywhere from a month to several years after the trauma and significantly impact quality of life. Individuals with pre-existing mental health conditions or those lacking immediate support following the trauma are at higher risk of developing PTSD.
Symptoms of PTSD
PTSD symptoms can be grouped into four categories:
Intrusive memories
- Recurrent and unwanted distressing memories of the traumatic event.
- Flashbacks or reliving the traumatic event as if it were happening again.
- Upsetting dreams or nightmares.
Avoidance
- Trying to avoid thinking or talking about the trauma.
- Avoiding people, places, or activities that remind you of the trauma.
Adverse changes in thinking and mood
- Negative thoughts about yourself or others.
- Hopelessness.
- Memory issues.
- Difficulty maintaining relationships.
- Feeling detached from friends and family, or isolating.
- Lack of interest in activities you previously enjoyed.
- Feeling emotionally numb.
Changes in physical and emotional reactions
- Being easily startled or frightened.
- Being on edge or on guard.
- Self-destructive behaviors, including substance use and risky sexual encounters.
- Trouble sleeping.
- Trouble concentrating.
- Irritability, anger, and outbursts.
- Overwhelming guilt or shame.
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Frequently asked questions
Read through our FAQ for any questions you may have about PTSD treatment, or give us a call today. We are here to answer your questions and support you or your loved one through their healing journey.
Will I continue to experience PTSD after treatment?
PTSD triggers can surface years after the event. While your symptoms will decrease and stop interfering with your life, there is always a chance that a new trigger can occur. However, our team of psychiatrists and therapists will work with you to identify coping skills and warning signs for the future.
What to expect during TMS therapy for PTSD?
TMS is a neuromodulatory technique — in other words, it changes how the neurons fire and function rather than just allowing them to be bathed in more chemicals. Each session lasts about 20 minutes. Patients drive themselves to and from TMS without interruption in daily activities. During treatment, patients may talk, read, or watch TV. Most patients experience clinical improvement by the tenth session (two weeks) — not complete remission but improvements in sleep, energy, motivation, or lessened irritability and tearfulness.
Will therapy help my PTSD?
Talk therapy is the most effective treatment modality for treating PTSD. With a combination of CBT, exposure therapy, and EMDR, you will learn to identify triggers, develop coping skills, and process your trauma in a safe and controlled environment. Our therapists are trauma-informed and understand the delicate nature of your diagnosis. They will work with you to develop a realistic and appropriate treatment plan to help you heal at your own pace.
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