Trauma & PTSD In Waldorf, MD
Trauma & PTSD In Waldorf, MD
Nearly 12 million American adults have flashbacks and nightmares because of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If you can’t stop replaying traumatic events in your mind, you can find solutions at One Alkaline Life, LLC. Our team specializes in holistic therapies to help you understand negative emotions and thoughts that develop after a traumatic event. Through online telemedicine therapy sessions, you learn how to cope with the challenges of PTSD so you can live a fuller, happier life. Call us to schedule a PTSD evaluation or book an appointment online today.
Trauma & PTSD Q & A
What is PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health issue that can occur after a frightening or traumatic event. As a result of the trauma, you may have nightmares, flashbacks, or intrusive thoughts that interfere with your daily life.
You can develop PTSD if you witness the event or experience it personally. Common triggers of PTSD can include:
- Violence
- Sexual abuse
- Auto accidents
- Military combat
- Death of a loved one
You might also develop symptoms of PTSD after a natural disaster, robbery, or the diagnosis of a life-threatening medical condition.
When should I get help for PTSD?
Symptoms of PTSD can range in severity from person to person. You should schedule a diagnostic evaluation at One Alkaline Life, LLC if you have symptoms of PTSD that interfere with your ability to work or cause conflicts in your relationships, such as:
- Anger
- Nightmares
- Sleeping difficulties
- Loss of concentration
- Negative thought patterns
- Recurrent memories of the trauma
Being easily startled and avoiding people, places, or objects that remind you of the event can also be warning signs of PTSD.
Through the online telemedicine platform, our team assesses your symptoms and how they affect you. You can meet with her in the comfort of your own home or from wherever you are to discuss your options for PTSD treatments.
How is PTSD treated?
One Alkaline Life, LLC offers several therapeutic services to help you recognize negative behaviors and thoughts that occur after trauma.
Our providers also give you tools to better cope with your emotions, so you can lessen the impact PTSD symptoms have on your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
Depending on the type of symptoms you have and their severity, you might benefit from:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Holistic counseling
- Interpersonal therapy
- Dialectical behavioral therapy
- Motivational interviewing
You can schedule counseling sessions for yourself on an individual basis, couples therapy for you and your significant other, and family counseling for all members of your family.
Resources are also available to improve your long-term wellness. Our team can recommend dietary changes and herbal supplements that support your physical and mental health.
Call One Alkaline Life, LLC to schedule a diagnostic evaluation for PTSD or book an appointment online today.