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PTSD · Psychiatric care

PTSD & trauma treatment,
with care that doesn’t re-traumatize.

Post-traumatic stress disorder, complex trauma, acute stress disorder. Medication management plus referrals to vetted trauma-focused therapists — in person at four California clinics, or by TelePsychiatry.

Book an appointment Call (925) 825-1766

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Universal Medical GroupPsychiatry · Est. 2008
4–8
Weeks to medication benefit
12–20
Sessions of trauma-focused therapy
58
Counties via telehealth
4
California clinics
5
Languages spoken
TelePsychiatry across all 58 CA counties
Now accepting new patients
TriCare & most major insurance
Five languages spoken in-house
(925) 825-1766
About PTSD

What is PTSD?

PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) develops after exposure to a traumatic event — combat, assault, accident, medical trauma, witnessing violence, childhood abuse.

Symptoms include intrusive memories, nightmares, avoidance of reminders, hypervigilance, sleep disruption, and emotional numbing. Not everyone who experiences trauma develops PTSD, and PTSD can show up months or years after the event. Some patients have complex PTSD from prolonged or repeated trauma; others have acute stress disorder in the weeks immediately after an event.

The most effective PTSD treatment is usually trauma-focused therapy (EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure) combined with appropriate medication. We coordinate both.

Common symptoms

  • IntrusionIntrusive memories or flashbacks of the traumatic event
  • SleepNightmares or disturbed sleep
  • AvoidanceAvoidance of people, places, or topics that trigger reminders
  • HypervigilanceAlways scanning for threat
  • StartleExaggerated startle response
  • NumbingEmotional numbness or detachment from others
  • FocusDifficulty sleeping or concentrating
  • ArousalIrritability, anger, or feeling on edge

If symptoms are interfering with daily life — or if you’ve felt this way for more than two weeks — it’s worth a conversation with a psychiatrist.

Treatment options

How PTSD is treated.

Effective treatment usually combines medication, therapy, and lifestyle factors. We work with you to find the right combination.

01

SSRIs / SNRIs

Sertraline and paroxetine are FDA-approved for PTSD. SNRIs like venlafaxine also have good evidence.

First-line medication
02

Prazosin

Helpful for trauma-related nightmares and sleep disruption — often life-changing for veterans and survivors.

Nightmares & sleep
03

Trauma-focused therapy referrals

EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure. We refer to vetted therapists trained in evidence-based protocols.

Vetted referrals
04

Sleep stabilization

Many PTSD patients have severe insomnia. We treat sleep aggressively because poor sleep worsens every other symptom.

Foundational
05

Comorbid care

Depression, substance use, and panic are common with PTSD. We treat the whole picture, not just the trauma diagnosis.

Whole-picture
The UMG approach

Care that takes time.

Trauma-informed care means not making you re-tell your story repeatedly to multiple providers. We take history at the pace you can handle. You don’t have to give us every detail of what happened to receive treatment.

Medication is part of PTSD treatment, but rarely the whole answer. We coordinate closely with trauma-focused therapists in your area or via telehealth. If you don’t have a therapist yet, we’ll refer to vetted ones.

For veterans and first responders, we understand that PTSD often shows up alongside chronic pain, substance use, and family stress — and that the standard primary care experience often doesn’t work. We try to be different.

Book an appointment Call (925) 825-1766

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Where to see us

In-person or by telehealth.

Four California clinics for in-person care, plus TelePsychiatry for patients anywhere in the state.

Pleasant Hill

Spravato®, TMS, full services.

Pleasant Hill clinic

Vallejo

Full services, MAT.

Vallejo clinic

Davis

ADHD testing, psychiatry.

Davis clinic

Fremont

Full services, MAT.

Fremont clinic

TelePsychiatry

All 58 California counties.

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Frequently asked

Common questions.

No. We need enough history to make a diagnosis and pick treatment, but we don't push for graphic detail. Trauma-focused therapy is where in-depth processing happens, with a therapist trained in protocols designed to make it safe.
Medication usually shows benefit in 4–8 weeks. Trauma-focused therapy typically runs 12–20 sessions. Many patients have a meaningful recovery within 6–12 months; some need longer-term support, especially with complex trauma.
Yes, with your consent. Family education is often valuable, especially when partners are trying to support someone with PTSD.
We accept TriCare and most major commercial insurance, plus self-pay options.
Yes, including non-VA referrals. We coordinate with VA care when patients want it. We're familiar with combat-related, MST, and post-deployment trauma.
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Trauma is treatable. Recovery is real.

Universal Medical Group offers trauma-informed PTSD care across California — in person and by TelePsychiatry. Accepting new patients now.

Book an appointment Call (925) 825-1766

SMS appointment reminders are optional. You may opt in during booking — consent is not required to schedule or receive care. Msg & data rates may apply for opted-in numbers. Reply STOP to opt out anytime. See our SMS Consent & Terms.