Behavioral Health
PTSD & Trauma
The lasting impact of a threatening or overwhelming experience — and real treatment for it.
Understanding This Condition
PTSD develops after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event — one that involved a real or perceived threat to your safety or the safety of others. Trauma responses can also develop from prolonged or repeated difficult experiences, not just a single dramatic event. Left unaddressed, trauma symptoms can persist for years, affecting relationships, work, and overall wellbeing.
What Contributes to It
- Car accidents or other serious injuries
- Physical or emotional abuse, past or ongoing
- Combat or first-responder exposure to trauma
- Sudden loss of a loved one
- Any event involving a genuine threat to safety
Signs & Symptoms
- Intrusive memories or flashbacks
- Nightmares related to the trauma
- Avoidance of reminders of the traumatic event
- Hypervigilance or an exaggerated startle response
- Emotional numbness or detachment
- Difficulty sleeping or concentrating
How We Evaluate It
We conduct a thorough, trauma-informed evaluation, taking care not to require you to relive details before you're ready, while gathering the information needed to build an effective treatment plan.
Our Treatment Approach
PTSD and trauma respond well to evidence-based therapy, paired with medication when appropriate.
- Trauma-informed individual therapy
- Psychiatric evaluation and medication management when clinically appropriate
- Group therapy with others who understand trauma's impact
- A pace of treatment that respects where you are, rather than forcing exposure before you're ready
What to Expect
Trauma treatment timelines vary significantly based on the nature and duration of the trauma, but most patients see real, meaningful improvement with consistent treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to talk about the traumatic event in detail right away?
No — treatment is paced to what you're ready for, and building trust and stability often comes before deeper trauma processing work.
Can trauma from years ago still be treated effectively?
Yes — trauma symptoms can be treated effectively regardless of how long ago the event occurred.
Is this the same as the PTSD care you offer for accident patients?
The approach is similar, though accident-related PTSD is coordinated directly with your personal injury or workers' compensation care when applicable — reach out and we'll make sure you're connected to the right team.
Trauma changes how the nervous system responds to the world, but that response can be retrained. Real treatment exists, and it works.
Confidential · No Pressure · Coordinated Care
Start today. Walk-ins welcome.
Call us, send a message, or just come by the clinic. Same-day appointments are available, and our team will meet you without judgment.
1010 E McDowell Rd, Suite 410, Phoenix, AZ 85006 · Open until 7 PM Wednesdays