What is PTSD/trauma therapy?
At Thriveworks, Trauma/PTSD therapy involves dedicated efforts to address and navigate through past and/or recent traumatic events. Therapists specializing in trauma create a secure environment to process and heal from these experiences, aiming to reduce trauma-related symptoms and enhance overall quality of life.
How does PTSD/trauma therapy work?
Our Thriveworks providers use Trauma/PTSD therapy treatments like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing EMDR, CBT, and exposure therapy with the goal of helping clients process the traumatic events they have experienced so that they can to start feeling safe and secure again.
Symptoms of PTSD
The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can vary but often include:
- Flashbacks and distressing memories of the traumatic event
- Nightmares and sleep disturbances
- Intense anxiety and irritability
- Avoidance of reminders of the trauma
- Negative changes in mood and thought patterns
- Increased arousal, like difficulty concentrating or exaggerated startle response
How do you overcome PTSD triggers?
The best way to overcome PTSD triggers is to seek the assistance of a professional therapist, such as those at Thriveworks, who can help you to understand and treat your PTSD triggers.
What type of therapist is best for PTSD?
In most cases, a therapist who specializes in Trauma/PTSD therapy is the best type of mental health professional to address the symptoms of PTSD.
Is PTSD/trauma therapy conducted in person or online?
PTSD/trauma therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
How long should you go to therapy for PTSD?
If a client is working through a single traumatic event that occurred as an adult, trauma or PTSD therapy may only take a few months, but in general, it can take a year or more to effectively treat trauma symptoms and PTSD. The duration of treatment is highly dependent on the client and the severity of their symptoms.
How successful is therapy for PTSD?
The success rate of therapy for PTSD depends entirely on the individual’s symptoms, commitment to attending sessions, and personal abilities.
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Therapy in Peachtree City, GA
Thriveworks Peachtree City offers PTSD counseling because we know that it is a difficult disease, but we also know that people can heal. We have helped many people with PTSD find safety.
Work with a PTSD counselor at Thriveworks Peachtree City, GA—give us a call at (678) 679-9796 to get started.
Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of PTSD
PTSD manifests in various ways, categorized into four main types of symptoms:
- Avoidance: People may rearrange their lives to avoid anything that reminds them of the trauma.
- Refusing to ride in vehicles
- Avoiding social gatherings
- Avoiding media that could trigger memories
- Re-experiencing the Trauma: Intrusive memories and flashbacks can occur unexpectedly.
- Flashbacks and vivid memories
- Triggers from certain sights, sounds, or smells
- Nightmares and night terrors
- Hyperarousal: Constant alertness to danger, even when it’s not present.
- Difficulty concentrating
- Quick startle response
- Trouble sleeping
- Negative Thoughts and Feelings: Trauma can change one’s worldview and self-perception.
- Belief that the world is unsafe
- Distrust in relationships
- Feeling the need to forget the trauma to move forward
How Thriveworks Peachtree City Can Help
Thriveworks Peachtree City has therapists and psychologists who understand PTSD and are equipped with the knowledge and tools to treat it. Our professionals can help you process your trauma and develop strategies to manage symptoms effectively.
Treatment Options at Thriveworks Peachtree City:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Identifying and changing negative thought patterns.
- Exposure Therapy: Gradually confronting trauma-related memories and situations.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): A therapy designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories.
- Medication Management: Under the guidance of a psychiatrist for symptom relief.
Schedule Your PTSD Therapy Session
If you recognize the signs of PTSD in yourself or a loved one, know that help is available. Thriveworks Peachtree City is committed to providing compassionate and effective therapy for PTSD. Our therapists are ready to help you take the first steps toward healing.
Let us help you find peace and safety. Reach out to Thriveworks Peachtree City today at (678) 679-9796.
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