Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists in 19019
Dr. Sima Christina Paul
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19019 (Online Only)
Please go to headway.co for NJ residents, and for NY and PA residents please go to skypiatrist.com website to book an initial psychiatric evaluation. I see patients and licensed in NJ, NY, PA, WI, and accept all insurances. I treat all psychiatric conditions and can do medication management and therapy. I can help you treat whatever symptoms you may have or recommended the best approach to improve the way you feel. I see adults and adolescents/child starting at age 5. you must first open an account at headway.co or skypiatrist.com, enter you ID and insurance information, an email will follow on how to schedule an appointment online.
Please go to headway.co for NJ residents, and for NY and PA residents please go to skypiatrist.com website to book an initial psychiatric evaluation. I see patients and licensed in NJ, NY, PA, WI, and accept all insurances. I treat all psychiatric conditions and can do medication management and therapy. I can help you treat whatever symptoms you may have or recommended the best approach to improve the way you feel. I see adults and adolescents/child starting at age 5. you must first open an account at headway.co or skypiatrist.com, enter you ID and insurance information, an email will follow on how to schedule an appointment online.
Allison Lyavdansky
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-C, AGNP-C, MSN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19019 (Online Only)
Imagine feeling more calm and balanced, ready to take on the day! Together we will help you to work toward becoming the best version of you! Our practice takes a holistic view at preserving and promoting mental health. With flexible scheduling and remote access, we are available for appointments long after traditional offices have closed for the day and from whatever location is most comfortable for you! Avoid the commute, lets meet online!
Imagine feeling more calm and balanced, ready to take on the day! Together we will help you to work toward becoming the best version of you! Our practice takes a holistic view at preserving and promoting mental health. With flexible scheduling and remote access, we are available for appointments long after traditional offices have closed for the day and from whatever location is most comfortable for you! Avoid the commute, lets meet online!
Linn Mental Health and Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19019
Welcome, my name is Courtney. I am board certified as a family nurse practitioner and a psychiatric nurse practitioner. My passion is to create better access to mental health care for all ages and with 16 years' of nursing experience in both family and mental health care, I can offer clients a comprehensive and holistic approach to identify their mental health conditions and provide treatment based on an individuals unique needs.
Welcome, my name is Courtney. I am board certified as a family nurse practitioner and a psychiatric nurse practitioner. My passion is to create better access to mental health care for all ages and with 16 years' of nursing experience in both family and mental health care, I can offer clients a comprehensive and holistic approach to identify their mental health conditions and provide treatment based on an individuals unique needs.
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Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.