PTSD & Trauma Treatment

A traumatic experience can leave a lasting impact long after it’s over. If memories, fear, or changes in how you think or feel are affecting your sleep, work, or relationships, treatment can help. THS provides mental health counseling and psychiatric services for people experiencing PTSD and the effects of trauma.

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Understanding PTSD & Trauma

What Is PTSD?

It’s normal to feel shaken, upset, or not yourself after a scary or upsetting event, and for many people these reactions will ease over time. When they last for more than a month or keep getting in the way of daily life, it may be a sign of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

PTSD can develop after many experiences, including:

Violence or assault Serious accidents or injuries Combat or military service Natural disasters  Childhood abuse or neglect

Common symptoms can include:

  • Unwanted memories, flashbacks, or nightmares

  • Avoiding people, places, or reminders of the event

  • Feeling on edge, easily startled, or always on guard

  • Trouble sleeping

  • Feeling irritable or having angry outbursts

  • Feeling numb or cut off from others

  • Negative thoughts about yourself or the world

  • Trouble focusing

What Is Trauma?

Trauma is how a person reacts to something that felt overwhelming, scary, or dangerous. It doesn’t have to happen to you directly. Seeing something happen, learning that it happened to someone close to you, or seeing hard things again and again through your job can also be traumatic.

Not everyone who experiences trauma develops PTSD, but trauma can still affect how you feel, think, and connect with others, sometimes months or years later. It can be treated.

Single-Event Trauma

A one-time experience, such as an accident, an assault, or a sudden loss.

Ongoing or Repeated Trauma

Experiences that happen over time, such as abuse, neglect, or living with violence.

When Should You Seek Treatment?

You don’t have to wait until symptoms feel unmanageable to seek help, and you don’t need to share the details of what happened to get started. A mental health professional can help you understand what you’re experiencing and figure out what kind of care might help.

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Consider talking with a professional if memories, fear, or stress related to a past experience are:

  • Lasting more than a month
  • Interfering with work, school, or relationships
  • Affecting your sleep or ability to focus
  • Leading you to avoid places, people, or activities
  • Changing how you think or feel
  • Making you feel very upset or worried

Thoughts of suicide or self-harm are a reason to reach out, too. If you need support right away, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.

What Treatment Looks Like at THS

Not sure whether you need counseling, psychiatric care, or both? You don’t have to figure it out on your own. Our patient care team can help you decide where to start.

Mental Health Counseling

Our counselors understand how trauma affects people. Counseling can help you understand your reactions and learn ways to manage symptoms, at your own pace.

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Psychiatric Services

THS psychiatric providers can help with medication to treat PTSD and other mental health conditions.

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Starting Treatment for PTSD & Trauma

Taking the first step can feel difficult – especially after having a very upsetting or traumatic experience. You don’t need to know exactly what type of care you need before contacting THS.

1

Reach Out

Fill out our Get Help form or give us a call to tell us what you’re experiencing.

2

Plan Your Next Steps

We’ll walk you through options, costs, and scheduling. No referral needed.

3

Start Treatment

Begin your personalized treatment plan, including counseling, psychiatric care, or both.

Getting Help Is Easier Than You Think

Apple Health &  Medicaid

And many more commercial plans accepted.

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Sliding-Fee Options

Self-pay and income-based for those who qualify.

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In-Person or Telehealth

For patients who live in Washington state.

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No Referral Needed To Start

You can request your care directly from THS.

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Unsure whether your insurance is accepted? Contact us and we’ll help you understand your options.