

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. That said, not everyone with PTSD has been through a dangerous event—some experiences, like the sudden, unexpected death of a loved one, can also cause PTSD. About 7 or 8 out of every 100 people will experience PTSD at some point in their lives.
An adult must have all of the following for at least 1 month to meet the DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for PTSD:
War veterans, policeman, fireman, detectives, children, and people who have been through a physical or sexual assault, abuse, accident, disaster, or other serious events. Additionally, the Black Community has experienced and continues to experience PTSD.
It is important for anyone with PTSD to be treated by a trauma-informed mental health therapist who is experienced with Trauma. Some people with PTSD may need to try different treatments or a combination of treatments to find what works best for their symptoms. Two of the newer PTSD Treatment options are EMDR and CPT.
PTSD can also be treated with CBT, TF-CBT, somatic therapies, mindfulness, and psychodynamic modalities.
To get started with PTSD treatment, contact us at 412-322-2129 or fill out the form below.