Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
What is PTSD?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. These events might involve physical harm, emotional abuse, intense fear, or helplessness—and the effects can linger long after the danger has passed. PTSD isn’t about weakness or failing to “move on.” It’s a valid response to experiences that overwhelmed your ability to cope.
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PTSD can result from many types of experiences, including:
- Natural disasters
- Violent crime/mugging
- Combat or military trauma
- Physical or sexual assault
- Serious accidents or injuries
- Childhood abuse or neglect
- Sudden loss of a loved one
Symptoms may vary from person to person, but common signs include:
- Irritability or anger
- Difficulty concentrating
- Avoidance of reminders
- Intrusive memories or flashbacks
- Nightmares or sleep disturbances
- Emotional numbness or disconnection
- Hypervigilance or feeling constantly on edge
- Physical symptoms like headaches, fatigue, or nausea
These symptoms can seriously disrupt your daily life—but with the right support, healing is possible.
Getting Help for PTSD
At Blue Star Mental Health, our trauma-informed care is designed to help you feel safe, seen, and supported throughout your recovery. We offer an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) that provides structured, focused therapy three times per week—more frequently than traditional therapy visits—allowing clients to experience relief more quickly without disrupting daily life.
PTSD Treatment and Trauma-Informed Care
IOP treatment includes evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which help clients manage distress, improve emotional regulation, and challenge negative thought patterns.
For trauma specifically, we also offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)—a therapy designed to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories in a way that reduces their emotional charge and allows healing to take place.
Moving Forward with Confidence
After completing IOP, clients can continue working with us through regular outpatient therapy and medication management to maintain progress and receive ongoing support. Our team is here to walk alongside you for every phase of recovery. PTSD can make the world feel unsafe and unpredictable—but it doesn’t have to stay that way.
You’re not defined by what happened to you. With help, peace and clarity are within reach.
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