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PTSD Treatment

Support For Your

Healing Journey

If you’re struggling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), you’re not alone. Millions of people are impacted by the long-term effects of trauma. PTSD can develop after experiencing traumatic events such as abuse, violence, accidents, or loss. It often leads to symptoms like fear, nightmares, flashbacks, and avoidance behaviors that can disrupt your daily life. To learn more about PTSD, its symptoms, and helpful coping strategies, check out our blog.

PTSD Treatment at
United Psychological Services

At United Psychological Services, we begin by providing a detailed evaluation to ensure an accurate diagnosis. Using psychological and neuropsychological testing, we assess the cognitive and emotional effects of your trauma directly, evaluating memory, attention, problem-solving, and emotional regulation. Because PTSD often affects how the brain processes information, this evaluation helps us identify what is happening beneath the surface and build a treatment plan that addresses the full picture.

Effective
PTSD Therapies

Based on your evaluation, our team will recommend a combination of the following evidence-based approaches, tailored to your history and goals.

EMDR Therapy

EMDR Therapy

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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based PTSD treatment endorsed by the American Psychological Association and the World Health Organization. Using guided bilateral stimulation (side-to-side eye movement), EMDR helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories so they no longer carry the same emotional weight. It does not require you to talk through every detail of what happened.

Social Skills Groups

Social Skills Groups

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Connect with peers who share similar experiences and learn coping strategies. Led by a trained clinician, our Social Skills Groups help individuals with PTSD build communication skills, practice healthy boundaries, and develop tools for managing trauma responses in daily life.

Behavioral Interventions for Children

Behavioral Interventions for Children

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Support for parents managing PTSD symptoms in children. Our child-focused behavioral interventions address PTSD symptoms like avoidance and emotional dysregulation in age-appropriate ways, while equipping parents and caregivers with practical strategies to support healing at home and in school.

Brain Training Programs

Brain Training Programs

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Programs like Interactive Metronome to improve focus, memory, attention, and emotional regulation to combat the negative impact on cognitive function that can result from trauma by targeting the processing systems that support attention, memory, and emotional regulation, complementing therapy for a more complete recovery.

Frequently Asked
Questions

What Is PTSD and How Do I Know If I Have It?

PTSD can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event or period in your life. Common symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, emotional numbness, and avoiding reminders of the trauma. If these symptoms have persisted for more than a month and are affecting your daily life, speaking with a mental health professional is a helpful next step.

Who Can Benefit From PTSD Treatment?

PTSD can affect anyone, and can develop after accidents, loss, childhood trauma, medical emergencies, or difficult relationships. If you have been experiencing intrusive memories, emotional numbness, anxiety, or avoidance behaviors for more than a month, PTSD treatment may help. You do not need to be in crisis to reach out.

What Can I Expect in PTSD Treatment?

Treatment begins with a thorough evaluation to understand how trauma has affected your cognitive and emotional functioning. From there, we build a personalized PTSD treatment plan that may include EMDR therapy, behavioral support, brain training, or a combination of approaches, all at a pace that works for you.

How Long Does PTSD Treatment Take?

Treatment timelines vary. Many people experience meaningful improvement through EMDR within 6 to 12 sessions. More complex trauma histories may require a longer course of care. Your plan is reviewed regularly to make sure it continues to meet your needs.

Does Insurance Cover PTSD Treatment?

Most major insurance plans are required to cover PTSD treatment on par with physical health care under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. Coverage varies by plan. View our accepted insurances or call our office and we can help you confirm your benefits before your first visit.

We’re here To help

If you or a loved one is dealing with PTSD, contact United Psychological Services today and start your journey toward healing with the right support.

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