PTSD Treatment in Tampa FL
TMS of Tampa is a treatment center focused on offering compassionate care and treatment for patients suffering from PTSD. Our experienced team is known to provide top class and detailed care for patients struggling with the effects of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Whether you are struggling with minor or several PTSD conditions, the specialists at our practice in Tampa, FL, are always ready to help you recover.
What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a type of anxiety disorder that follows a very intense traumatic experience. This condition could make an individual lose control of their life as triggers continue to make them relieve the traumatic experience. Traumatic experiences can be caused by domestic violence, sexual assault, combat stress, and accident or crime witness. However, they are curable.
The Available Treatment for PTSD
At TMS of Tampa, we use a combination of different psychotherapies and medications to manage, treat, and improve the quality of life of people who are living with this condition.
Psychotherapy
This is the first line of treatment for patients with this condition. Psychotherapy is aimed at improving symptoms, boosting self-esteem, and equipping patients with skills to deal with this condition. Two types of therapies mostly utilized for PTSD at our practice are:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Cognitive behavior therapy is aimed at recognizing and managing the problem by changing how you see, think and act about traumatic events. Traumatic events often lead to avoidance of actions that led to it and other unhelpful habits as a result. This therapy helps our professionals guide and teach you ways of coping with the trauma. Our team of therapists and psychologists also encourages patients to carry out actions that are avoided due to fear of reliving traumatic experiences.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Representing: This therapy involves the narration of events to therapists along with actions. These actions could be narrating events while watching the movement of your therapist’s finger/hand, or a tapping sound elicited by your therapist’s hand. This type of therapy helps you change the negative way of seeing your experience.
Medication
In addition, our professional team uses medications in conjunction with therapies for the treatment of PTSD. Also, we use medications when there are emergencies or when you prefer not to undergo trauma-focused therapies. These medications are used as antidepressants and to treat anxiety disorders. By using medications, we can improve the patient’s mood and behavior.
Contact Us Today
Contact us today at TMS of Tampa to schedule an appointment for PTSD treatment. Our experienced therapists and psychologists can help you or your loved one regain control, improve well-being and restore normalcy. We serve patients throughout Tampa, Florida, and nearby communities.