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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that some people develop after witnessing or experiencing a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. While people may experience a spectrum of emotions in response to trauma, those with PTSD experience symptoms may discover that they interfere with work, school, and daily life for months or even years following the event.
Symptoms are often both cognitive and somatic in nature, and are typically categorized into four types: re-experiencing, avoidance, arousal and reactivity, and cognition and mood.
Common PTSD Symptoms
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True Life’s Approach to Specialty Treatment
PTSD can affect far more than how a person responds to reminders of trauma. Symptoms can influence sleep, relationships, emotional regulation, physical wellbeing, and day-to-day functioning. Effective treatment therefore requires an individualized approach that addresses both the psychological and physiological effects of trauma.
True Life Center offers San Diego Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment guided by an interdisciplinary team of experts here to support you in restoring your function, connection, and capacity for joy.
Why Choose TLC for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
PTSD can affect much more than a person’s response to traumatic memories. Persistent hyperarousal, avoidance, intrusive thoughts, sleep disruption, and changes in mood can influence relationships, work, physical health, and a person’s ability to feel safe and connected in everyday life. For this reason, meaningful PTSD treatment should address not only trauma-related symptoms, but also the broader patterns that affect wellbeing. At True Life Center, care integrates trauma-focused psychotherapy and psychiatric treatment with individualized support for sleep, nervous system regulation, physical wellbeing, relationships, and daily functioning. The goal is to help patients reduce the impact of trauma while rebuilding the capacity to feel grounded, connected, and engaged in their lives.
Evidence-Based Modalities We Use to Heal PTSDLearn more
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought patterns to support lasting change.
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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Cultivating present-moment awareness to reduce stress and emotional reactivity.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Building skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier relationships...
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Lifestyle Medicine
Manage and optimize foundational health factors, habits, and behaviors...
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Helping patients build psychological flexibility around difficult thoughts and feelings.
Learn MoreFrequently Asked Questions About PTSD
For more FAQ’s visit our Admissions Page or Contact Us if you don’t see your question here.
PTSD treatment may include trauma-focused psychotherapy, EMDR, psychiatric care, and other evidence-based approaches. Treatment is individualized based on each patient’s symptoms, needs, and goals.
EMDR can be an effective treatment for many people with PTSD, but it is not appropriate for every patient or every clinical presentation. A thorough assessment helps determine whether and when EMDR should be incorporated into treatment.
Yes. IOP and PHP can provide the structure, frequency, and interdisciplinary support needed when PTSD symptoms significantly affect daily functioning or require more support than traditional outpatient care.
PTSD can present differently from person to person. Treatment is tailored to each patient’s symptoms, history, goals, and readiness, with the clinical team adjusting the approach as treatment progresses.
We’re here.And grateful to help on your healing journey.
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