Trauma and PTSD therapists in Harwich, Massachusetts MA
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Trauma and PTSD
Sharyn Rose
Therapist, MSW, MEd, ACCH
Early trauma that has been blocked out (for reasons of survival) may now be surfacing, oftentimes in ways that you are unaware of. Let's identify and neutralize the triggers that produce your PTSD responses.
38 Years Experience
In-Person Near Harwich, MA
Trauma and PTSD
Vida Mendez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW, EMDR II
It’s like a video stuck on a loop that keeps playing over, and over, and over… You can’t get the images out of your head. Looking over your shoulder, being easily frightened; it wasn’t you before, but it is now. Things look bleaker than they did before it happened. Remembering or not remembering, you’re unsure of which is worse. Is this your new normal? To others, you look like you’re keeping it together. It couldn’t be farther from the truth. You’re hiding behind a thin veil of normalcy and you're worried about what would happen if the curtain were pulled back. It’s barely masking the complex emotions that you fear will come flooding out of you.
So is there any good news? Yes! With the right therapy, trauma-related struggles are some of the most treatable mental health conditions. I am trained in an approach called EMDR which helps you recall disturbing experiences and reprocess them. This causes your memories to feel more neutral or even peaceful when recalled- bringing harmony back to your life.
It’s time to deal with the past and that’s why you’re still reading. Give me a call today to schedule a free 20-minute phone call. It's not too late to get back to who you are and what you want your life to be.
6 Years Experience
Online in Harwich, Massachusetts (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Mel Bayles
Therapist, LCSW
Trauma and PTSD can have a profound impact on every aspect of our lives, but please know that you are not alone in this journey. Together, we'll work to understand the effects of trauma on your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and develop coping strategies to help you manage symptoms and regain a sense of safety and control.
4 Years Experience
Online in Harwich, Massachusetts (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Joy Mental Health and Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse/Therapist, board-certified APRN, PMHNP-BC
Trauma and PTSD Treatment: Medication Management and Psychiatric Evaluation
Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are often treated with a combination of psychotherapy and medication management, guided by a thorough psychiatric evaluation.
Psychiatric Evaluation:
This initial step involves a detailed discussion of the traumatic experience, current symptoms (flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, etc.), and overall mental health.
The psychiatrist assesses if the symptoms meet the criteria for PTSD and explores any potential co-occurring conditions like depression or anxiety.
Medication Management:
Medications are not a cure for PTSD but can effectively manage symptoms, allowing individuals to better engage in therapy.
Common medications used include:
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs): Can help regulate mood, reduce anxiety, and improve sleep, all of which are often disrupted by PTSD. (e.g., sertraline, paroxetine)
Alpha-adrenergic blockers (Prazosin): May help reduce nightmares, a common symptom of PTSD.
Important Considerations:
Medications are typically used alongside trauma-focused therapy, considered the first-line treatment for PTSD. Examples include Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Finding the right medication may involve some trial and error, as individual responses can vary.
Medication management is an ongoing process with regular monitoring by the psychiatrist to assess effectiveness and adjust dosages as needed.
Overall, a combined approach of medication management and psychotherapy, guided by a thorough psychiatric evaluation, offers the most effective treatment for trauma and PTSD.
9 Years Experience
Online in Harwich, Massachusetts
Trauma and PTSD
Ross W. Hackerson
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage and Family Therapist MFT
Ah, the big one! EMDR, ART, ImTT are all State of the Art, Gold Standard treatment modalities for trauma. I'm constantly amazed at two things: one, how resilient human beings are in their ability to survive trauma and then with the proper therapy to overcome the effects of that trauma; and two, how prevalent trauma is in our world. From Complex sexual trauma/molestation to missing the side of the trampoline and breaking a bone, to the trauma of being raised in an oppressive home, to loss of job, status or lover, the effects are devastatingly limiting. I'm trained and experienced in EMDR, ART, and ImTT, all great trauma treatment modalities.
49 Years Experience
Online in Harwich, Massachusetts