PTSD

PTSD services offered in Las Vegas, NV

Accidents (motor vehicle, motor cycle, falls/injuries) violence, rape/sexual abuse, combat, torture, physical/emotianla abuse and other traumatic experiences can leave a lasting impression on your mental health and increase your risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). At Recovery Psychiatric Services, we offer evaluation and treatment of PTSD for adults and adolescents ages 4 and over. Dr Fidelis Moseri, PMHNP-BC, DNP, the experienced treatment team and you will design a treatment plan to ease flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, nightmares and other symptoms of PTSD, so you can regain control of your life. Call the Las Vegas, Nevada office to book a PTSD consultation/evaluation appointment or schedule an appointment online today.

What is PTSD?

PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that can develop after a traumatic event. Symptoms of PTSD can show up soon after you’re involved in or witness the event, but they may not occur until months or years later.

Examples of trauma that can trigger PTSD includes:

Abuse (physical, sexual or emotinal)
Violence
Neglect
Military combat
Auto accident
Natural disaster
Death of a loved one

Recovery Psychiatric Services provides compassionate, individualized PTSD care for adults and adolescents aged 12 and over. The experienced psychiatric team provides in-office evaluations and creates treatment plans to ease persistent PTSD symptoms.

What are the symptoms of PTSD?

Symptoms of PTSD can vary from person to person and range from mild to life-altering. Common PTSD symptoms include:

Guilt
Shame
Flashbacks
Nightmares
Memory problems
Feelings of detachment
Changes in sleep patterns
Negative and intrusive thoughts
Loss of interest in hobbies and other activities
Avoidance of certain people, places, and events

If you have thoughts about harming others, self-harm, or suicide, call 911 or seek immediate medical attention at the nearest emergency room.

Schedule a diagnostic evaluation at Recovery Psychiatric Services if PTSD symptoms are persistent and interfere with your daily routine. The team offers in-office evaluations to assess the severity and frequency of your symptoms. They also review how PTSD affects your ability to care for yourself and your quality of life.

How is PTSD treated?

Recovery Psychiatric Services offers personalized treatment plans to help you manage symptoms of PTSD and to protect your long-term mental wellness. The medical team may recommend a combination of psychotherapy and medications.

Psychotherapy

Several Psychotherapeutic models such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and other therapeutic techniques help you recognize negative emotions and intrusive thoughts. Therapy also provides tools you can incorporate into your daily life to reduce stress, improve your mindset, and cope with PTSD symptoms in a healthy way.

Medications

Medications can relieve intrusive thoughts, stabilize your mood, and enhance your quality of sleep.

The team can also suggest lifestyle changes, diet improvements, and mindfulness techniques that you can use to support your mental and emotional health.

Call Recovery Psychiatric Services to schedule a diagnostic evaluation for PTSD or book an appointment online today.