Post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD) treatment
The condition known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is not a result of being too sensitive or unable to let go. It is a state of mind that occurs when the body‘s stress systems remain in high gear following an incident that was threatening to one’s well-being.
At One Stop Psychiatry, we focus on addressing the flashbacks, sleepless nights, and the activities you’ve gradually stopped participating in. Our psychiatric care is tailored specifically to trauma rather than following a generic mental health approach.
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What Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
PTSD is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event—such as combat, a severe accident, natural disasters, physical or sexual assault, abuse, or sudden loss. While it is completely normal to experience shock, fear, or anxiety after a traumatic event, most people begin to heal naturally over time.
However, PTSD develops when these symptoms persist for more extended periods, affecting one‘s ability to sleep, work, or maintain relationships. It is a recognized medical diagnosis and should be taken with the seriousness it deserves. Like any other health condition, PTSD can improve with appropriate clinical interventions.
The diagnostic criteria for PTSD were created with a set of symptoms that most people who have been through something traumatic tend to experience. For instance, there is often a significant alteration of sleeping patterns, avoidance of places or people associated with the incident, and an inability to talk coherently about what happened. Some of these changes are usually present for more than a month after the trauma, long enough to begin interfering with regular routines.
What can lead to PTSD?
PTSD can follow almost any experience that overwhelms your sense of safety, including:
- Serious accidents: car crashes, falls, or workplace injuries.
- Combat and military service: deployment, combat exposure, or its aftermath.
- Childhood trauma or neglect: trauma that happened early and shaped how safety feels.
- Natural disasters: hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and their aftermath.
- Sudden, traumatic loss: losing someone close to you without warning.
- Physical or sexual assault: surviving violence, robbery, or abuse.
- Medical trauma: a frightening diagnosis, an ICU stay, or a traumatic birth.
- Secondhand exposure: repeatedly hearing about or responding to others’ trauma, common among first responders and caregivers.
Types of PTSD and Symptoms
No two people experience trauma the same way, but psychiatrists generally group PTSD symptoms into four patterns:
Intrusive memories: Intrusive memories, nightmares, or flashbacks that make the past feel like it’s happening right now.
Avoidance: Actively steering clear of thoughts, conversations, people, or places connected to the traumatic event.
Negative changes in thinking and mood: Persistent guilt, shame, or numbness; feeling disconnected from loved ones; losing interest in things you used to enjoy; and sometimes gaps in memory around the event itself.
Changes in Physical and Emotional Reactions: Also known as arousal symptoms, these include being easily startled, constantly feeling on guard, and experiencing sleep difficulties. You might also notice trouble concentrating, self-destructive habits, or sudden angry outbursts.
How we treat PTSD at One Stop Psychiatry
Trauma affects the mind and the body, so treatment usually works best as a combination, not a single fix. We build a plan around what actually happened to you, not a generic protocol.
Trauma-focused therapy
We use proven therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and others. They help the brain resume normal processing of a traumatic memory.
Medication Management
Here are medications that help to alleviate some of the most disturbing symptoms of PTSD, such as constant tension, panic attacks, insomnia, and nightmares. We prescribe them if they are indicated in your case.
Ongoing, coordinated care
We coordinate your evaluation, psychotherapy, and medication management in an integrated treatment program. That means you don’t have to worry about scheduling multiple appointments with different professionals; we adjust your treatment plan as you progress.
Why patients come to us for PTSD care
Why choose One Stop Psychiatry
- Experienced, Board-Certified Clinicians: Our dedicated team brings years of specialized mental healthcare experience to ensure you receive top-tier, evidence-based treatment.
- Flexible Care Formats: Choose between comfortable in-person visits at our South Florida clinics or convenient online telepsychiatry sessions.
- Accessible & Affordable: We accept most major commercial insurance plans, Medicare, and Medicaid, alongside flexible sliding-scale cash payment options for self-pay patients.
- Fast Access to Care: Mental health crises and heavy emotional burdens shouldn’t wait weeks. We pride ourselves on offering prompt scheduling so you can get the support you need quickly.
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FAQs about PTSD
How soon after a traumatic event can PTSD be diagnosed?
PTSD is typically diagnosed after symptoms have lasted at least a month, though care and support are useful right away regardless of a formal diagnosis. If something traumatic happened recently, it’s still worth talking to someone.
What's the difference between PTSD and general anxiety?
General anxiety isn’t tied to a specific event and often centers on everyday worries. PTSD is rooted in a particular trauma and includes symptoms anxiety alone doesn’t — like flashbacks, avoidance of trauma reminders, and nightmares connected to the event itself.
Do I need medication, or is therapy enough?
It depends on the person. Many people do well with trauma-focused therapy alone. Others benefit from adding medication, especially when symptoms like severe insomnia or panic make it hard to engage in therapy at all. We evaluate this with you rather than deciding it in advance.
Is online PTSD treatment as effective as in-person care?
For most patients, yes. Research on telehealth for PTSD generally shows outcomes comparable to in-person care, and for some people, the privacy of being at home actually makes it easier to open up. We offer both options so you can choose what feels right.
You don’t have to carry this by yourself
PTSD is treatable, and getting started is usually simpler than people expect. Talk to a provider who takes trauma seriously.