Trauma (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD)

Trauma can leave lasting emotional scars. Whether you’ve experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, feelings of fear, anxiety, and flashbacks can be overwhelming. If you’re living with trauma, it’s important to know that healing is possible, and you don’t have to face it on your own.

We’re Here to Help You Heal: We offer trauma-focused therapies that can help you process and move forward from painful experiences. With the right care, it’s possible to rebuild your life and find peace again. You deserve healing, and we’re here to support you through every step of the process.

PHYSICAL SIGNS

Chronic pain, fatigue, tension headaches, digestive issues, rapid heartbeat, and disturbed sleep.

PSYCHOLOGICAL SIGNS

Flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, irritability, emotional numbness, hypervigilance, and difficulty concentrating.

How we treat trauma

At Harborside Psychiatry, we provide a compassionate, evidence-based approach to trauma treatment, ensuring your journey to healing is both effective and empowering.

• Breaking Down Root Causes: Our first step is a thorough evaluation to understand the origins of your trauma and how it’s impacting your mind and body.

• Developing Coping Mechanisms: We help you build practical skills to manage triggers, regulate emotions, and navigate stressful situations.

• Relaxation Techniques: Techniques like mindfulness, deep breathing, and guided visualization are integrated to help calm the nervous system and reduce the impact of trauma.