Post-traumatic stress disorder, complex trauma, acute stress disorder. Medication management plus referrals to vetted trauma-focused therapists. In-person and via TelePsychiatry.
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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.
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.
Effective treatment usually combines medication, therapy, and lifestyle factors. We work with you to find the right combination.
Sertraline and paroxetine are FDA-approved for PTSD. SNRIs like venlafaxine also have good evidence.
Helpful for trauma-related nightmares and sleep disruption — often life-changing for veterans and survivors.
EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure. We refer to vetted therapists trained in evidence-based protocols.
Many PTSD patients have severe insomnia. We treat sleep aggressively because poor sleep worsens every other symptom.
Depression, substance use, and panic are common with PTSD. We treat the whole picture, not just the trauma diagnosis.
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.
Four California clinics for in-person care, plus TelePsychiatry for patients anywhere in the state.
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.
Yes. We accept Medi-Cal, Medicare, TriCare, and most major commercial insurance.
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.
