Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Compassionate PTSD Treatment to Help You Heal and Move Forward
What is PTSD?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. This might include events like military combat, sexual assault, serious accidents, natural disasters, abuse, or the sudden loss of a loved one.
Expert PTSD Treatment
At Perfect Balance, we offer a range of evidence-based treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to help you reclaim peace, safety, and control in your life. Every treatment plan is tailored to your unique needs and trauma history.
Medication Management:
Psychiatric medications can ease symptoms like anxiety, depression, nightmares, and irritability.
- SSRIs and SNRIs (e.g., sertraline, venlafaxine): First-line medications for PTSD.
- Prazosin: Often used to reduce trauma-related nightmares.
- Medication plans are personalized and monitored by our board-certified psychiatric providers.
TMS Therapy:
For patients with treatment-resistant PTSD, TMS therapy offers a non-invasive, drug-free option that stimulates underactive areas of the brain involved in mood and fear processing.
- FDA-cleared for depression and increasingly used for PTSD.
- Safe and well-tolerated
- No systemic side effects like medication
- Administered in a series of short outpatient sessions
Holistic Approach:
We support healing through a holistic approach that may include:
- Mindfulness and relaxation training
- Sleep and stress management
- Coordinated care with primary doctors, therapists, and families
Veteran PTSD Treatment:
Veteran-Focused PTSD Care Includes:
- Comprehensive psychiatrice valuations
- Referrals to trauma-focused therapy, including EMDR and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
- Medication management for anxiety, depression, insomnia, and hypervigilance.
- TMS Therapy (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation): For treatment-resistant PTSD.
- Compassionate support in a confidential, judgment-free environment.
We are in-network with CHAMPVA and welcome eligible veterans and their family members. Our staff can help verify your benefits and guide you through the intake process with care and respect.
Take our free PTSD screening!
If you’ve gone through a traumatic event and are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected, our online PTSD screening scale can help you take the first step toward clarity and care.
Key Components of Our PTSD Treatment
Specialized Trauma Psychiatrist Care
A trauma psychiatrist utilizes medication management to
facilitate your recovery. They create a safe, supportive
environment for you to explore your experiences and emotions,
paving the way for lasting healing.
Effective PTSD Nightmares Treatment
Our specialized program is designed to provide enduring relief.
We utilize innovative techniques and continuous support to guide
you toward a future free from the grip of nighttime torment.
Personalized Medication Management
Medication management is more than just prescribing—it’s a
collaborative, ongoing process that includes comprehensive
psychiatric evaluation, regular follow-ups for dose adjustments,
and psychoeducation.
Supportive Services
We offer ongoing supportive services designed to help you
maintain progress, build resilience, and stay connected to your
mental wellness journey.
Healing Starts Here
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