Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists in 23504
Inspiration Health Addiction Treatment Center
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Norfolk, VA 23504
Psychiatric disorders that are treated include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, insomnia, ADHD, PTSD, and bipolar.
We are here to help anyone with a psychiatric mental health condition and/or substance use disorder.
Psychiatric disorders that are treated include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, insomnia, ADHD, PTSD, and bipolar.
We are here to help anyone with a psychiatric mental health condition and/or substance use disorder.
Rachel F Firman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Norfolk, VA 23504
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. My experience includes Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and OCD. I believe that together we can work to establish a medication regimen designed to increase your quality of life and minimize symptom presentation. I treat adult patients 18-64 years old. I am an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with a Master's Degree in Nursing that includes a focused concentration on Psychiatric Mental Health. I am a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. My experience includes Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and OCD. I believe that together we can work to establish a medication regimen designed to increase your quality of life and minimize symptom presentation. I treat adult patients 18-64 years old. I am an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with a Master's Degree in Nursing that includes a focused concentration on Psychiatric Mental Health. I am a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
Nakeshia Lynn Mouzon
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-B, FNP-c
Verified Verified
Norfolk, VA 23504
I am currently accepting clients aged five and up with the following needs: ADHD, Relationship issues, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Career Counseling, Coping Skills, Dual Diagnosis, Depression, Anxiety, Family Conflict, Marital Problems, Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Peer Relationships, School Issues, Self Esteem, Trauma, and PTSD.
I believe helping others become the best version of themselves is a lifelong journey, as we navigate our lives through the everchanging stages that drive us to evolve into our individual diverse roles. I understand life's multitude of challenges may lead an individual to experience infinite feelings resulting in a lack of purpose. Together we can work on this.
I am currently accepting clients aged five and up with the following needs: ADHD, Relationship issues, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Career Counseling, Coping Skills, Dual Diagnosis, Depression, Anxiety, Family Conflict, Marital Problems, Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Peer Relationships, School Issues, Self Esteem, Trauma, and PTSD.
I believe helping others become the best version of themselves is a lifelong journey, as we navigate our lives through the everchanging stages that drive us to evolve into our individual diverse roles. I understand life's multitude of challenges may lead an individual to experience infinite feelings resulting in a lack of purpose. Together we can work on this.
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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.