Trauma and PTSD therapists in Worcester, Massachusetts MA
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Trauma and PTSD
Ayana Pérez
Therapist, Counselor in Training
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 Worcester, Massachusetts (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Debbie Schwartz, LICSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Are you looking for change? Whether you are seeking help with a major transition or ways to manage the problems of every day life, choosing the right therapist is a very important decision. I provide high quality, compassionate, and confidential care.
28 Years Experience
In-Person Near Worcester, MA
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
In-Person Near Worcester, MA
Online in Worcester, Massachusetts
Trauma and PTSD
Julia Cannon
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
I specialize in trauma-informed practices to help you build resilience and heal from past experiences. My approach is centered on creating a supportive and empathetic environment where you can feel safe and understood. By focusing on expanding your window of tolerance and using trauma-informed techniques, I aim to guide you through the healing process with authenticity and care. If you’re ready to work through trauma and PTSD and move towards recovery, let’s connect and start this important journey together.
6 Years Experience
Online in Worcester, Massachusetts (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Linda Marks
Counselor/Therapist, MSM
Listen to your body, follow your heart! When our hearts are wounded through trauma, neglect and deprivation, we lose touch with the heart's power. Depression, anxiety, fear of intimacy, addiction, stuckness may follow. Working through emotional issues at a body level allows for deep, lasting healing
38 Years Experience
In-Person Near Worcester, MA
Trauma and PTSD
Back In The Saddle Ranch LLC /Creative Solutions Group Trauma Services LLC
Counselor/Therapist, MA LPC, Certified Equine Assisted Therapist, Art Therapist, CSAT/CPTT
Horses are well-suited for the therapy environment because of their natural instincts and communication methods. While humans can speak, explain, and rationalize thoughts, horses live in an entirely action-based social structure. This works well in therapy because in action-based exercises you must change your actions to change your results—horses don’t question your motives, they react to the actions you take.
Their hyper-vigilance and heavy reliance on body language is also a large part of the counseling process. Horses are significantly more aware of body language than humans and more readily recognize and react to levels of anger, anxiety, fear, or sadness that are imperceptible to humans. This provides real-time feedback for the participant and the therapist.
There is no magic or mystery as to the use of horses in therapy. They’re therapy partners that simply have the natural perception, response, and inclination to allow participants to try new communication strategies.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Worcester, MA