PTSD treatment
Feel grounded, supported, and more like you
You don’t have to keep reliving it. We offer psychiatric care that quiets the symptoms and restores your sense of control.
MEDICATION FOR PTSD
PTSD treatment in Denver and Phoenix
Trauma may be part of your lived experience, but post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) doesn’t have to define your daily life.
Whether it’s flashbacks, irritability, avoidance, or just feeling on edge all the time, symptoms can linger for months — or even years — without support.
At Peak Mental Healthcare, we offer thoughtful, trauma-informed psychiatric care in Arizona and Colorado. Through personalized evaluation and medication management, our providers help you stabilize symptoms and regain your sense of safety and stability.
Appointments are available online and in-person, and most major insurance plans are accepted.
Book now to take the first step toward recovery.
WHAT WE OFFER
Personalized psychiatry for PTSD treatment
Our providers understand the complexity of trauma and take a compassionate, collaborative approach. From your very first appointment, you’ll feel supported and heard.
With same- or next-day appointment availability, responsive communication, and a team that sees the full you, we’ll work together to find a plan that fits your needs.
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT for ptsd
PTSD medications we may prescribe
At Peak Mental Healthcare, your provider will work closely with you to find a medication for PTSD that helps calm the nervous system, improves daily functioning, and supports your long-term recovery.
COMMONLY PRESCRIBED MEDICATIONS FOR PTSD |
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SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) like
Zoloft (sertraline) and Paxil (paroxetine) – FDA-approved for PTSD and often first-line treatments. |
SNRIs (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) like
Effexor XR (venlafaxine) – Often recommended when depression is also present. |
Adrenergic antagonists like prazosin and clonidine – Prescribed to help reduce nightmares and improve sleep. |
Other medications may be considered based on individual needs, such as mood stabilizers or anti-anxiety meds in certain cases. We’ll walk you through your options, monitor their effects, and make adjustments as needed.
FAQs
Common questions about PTSD
It’s completely normal to have questions about PTSD, especially when trauma responses can vary so widely and aren’t always what people expect. We’re here to help you understand what you’re experiencing.
PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event.
While some people recover after a period of feeling shaken up or distressed, others can continue to experience intense symptoms long after the event has passed.
At Peak Mental Healthcare, we see PTSD as a valid response to abnormal circumstances, and we treat it with the compassion and expertise it deserves.
PTSD symptoms fall into four main categories:
- Intrusion: Flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive memories
- Avoidance: Steering clear of people, places, or thoughts tied to the trauma
- Negative mood or cognition: Feeling numb, detached, hopeless, or self-critical
- Arousal and reactivity: Trouble sleeping, being easily startled, angry outbursts, or feeling constantly on edge
Children may have different symptoms, which can include the inability to talk, wetting the bed, or being clingy with an adult or a parent.
Symptoms that have persisted for at least a month and are interfering with your daily life meet diagnostic criteria.
However, PTSD doesn’t always show up immediately after a traumatic event, so whether it’s recent or something you’ve carried for a while, we’re here to help you.
Any intensely stressful or threatening experience can lead to PTSD. Risk factors include past trauma, lack of social support, ongoing stress, or family history of mental health conditions, but there’s no single type of person who develops PTSD.
It’s common for people with PTSD to also experience:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Substance use
- Sleep issues
- Panic attacks
That’s why our evaluations are comprehensive and detailed, so we can ensure we’re addressing every aspect of your mental health, not just one piece.
Our approach to PTSD is centered on a psychiatric evaluation and ongoing medication management. We’ll work with you to:
- Understand your symptoms, history, and triggers
- Recommend medications that can alleviate symptoms
- Adjust your prescription as your needs evolve
- Refer to trusted therapists for additional trauma-focused therapy, if appropriate
Our goal is to help you feel safe again — at your pace and with your preferences guiding the way.
All Conditions
Providing relief to those experiencing these mental health conditions
No matter the diagnosis, we’re here to help you feel better with care that’s rooted in collaboration and built around you.
Anxiety
ADHD
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Eating Disorders
Insomnia
OCD
PTSD
Substance Abuse
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