PTSD Treatment in Grand Rapids MI

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that occurs because of a traumatic event. However, people don’t have to necessarily experience the event for PTSD to occur. Sometimes, even just being a witness to it can be enough to trigger this condition.

Traumatic events, in general, can give people a difficult time with coping and readjusting to normal life. But in the case of PTSD, people often experience worsening symptoms and almost a complete overhaul of their daily lives.

Seeking PTSD counseling in Grand Rapids is vital to reduce the symptoms and give the person suffering control over their life.

The Main Symptoms of PTSD

PTSD symptoms usually become visible around a month or so after the traumatic events, though people can also not experience the signs until years after the fact.

 This mental health condition can present with a wide array of symptoms, such as:

  •       Having unwanted memories of the event
  •       Reliving the trauma, such as through flashbacks
  •       Severe emotional distress to something that reminds the person of the traumatic event
  •       Avoiding places or activities linked to the event
  •       Memory problems
  •       Depression
  •       Suicidal tendencies
  •       Becoming withdrawn
  •       Becoming increasingly paranoid, etc.

Note that both adults and children can experience similar symptoms when it comes to PTSD, especially in terms of trying to avoid the trauma or becoming increasingly scared that it could happen again.

PTSD can affect people, both adults, and children, quite differently. It’s important to pay attention to the signs and seek counseling for PTSD in Grand Rapids as soon as possible, to help the person overcome this condition.

 

PTSD Treatment Options in Grand Rapids

If you or a loved one is presenting the warning signs of PTSD, it’s incredibly important to reach out to a professional for help as soon as possible. Though the symptoms may be mild at first, it is known the PTSD often progresses if not addressed.

At Sollars & Associates, our PTSD therapists can assist you or your loved one on your journey towards healing and provide you with accessible counseling for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Grand Rapids.

The treatment plan for PTSD generally differs from individual to individual. At Sollars & Associates, begin the process by first conducting an initial assessment, to get a full scope of what you are experiencing, and how this condition is affecting you.

 Based on this assessment, our trained PTSD therapists and counselors will create a treatment plan, which can include several methods, such as:

  •       Cognitive therapy (also known as ‘talk’ therapy)
  •       Cognitive-behavioral therapy
  •       Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
  •       Group therapy
  •       Counseling, etc.

 

At Grand Rapids We Are Here To Help

Sollars & Associates is committed to helping you navigate PTSD successfully and provide a comprehensive PTSD treatment plan designed to help you or a loved one regain control over your emotions and life.

If you want to know more about Sollars & Associates, what we do, and our Grand Rapids services, we encourage you to find out more about us here.

Or, if you’re ready to talk, contact us by calling (616-264-5414).

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Grand Rapids MI Heather O’Brien, LPC
Heather O’Brien, LPC
Grand Rapids MI Psychologist, Counselor, Psychotherapist, Therapist Israel Ostrander, TLLP
Israel Ostrander, TLLP