Finding Healing and Hope
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can feel overwhelming, isolating, and exhausting. If you’ve experienced a traumatic event and find yourself struggling with intrusive thoughts, heightened anxiety, or emotional numbness, know that you are not alone—and that healing is possible. At Cohen & Associates, we offer compassionate, evidence-based treatments designed to help you regain a sense of safety, control, and well-being.
What Is PTSD?
PTSD is a response to trauma that can occur after experiencing or witnessing distressing events such as accidents, abuse, violence, or natural disasters. In the immediate aftermath of a traumatic event, it is common to feel shaken, anxious, or emotionally unsettled—this is the body’s natural response to stress. However, for some people, these feelings gradually fade as they process the experience. PTSD, on the other hand, develops when these reactions persist for an extended period and begin to interfere with daily life, making it difficult to function, maintain relationships, or feel a sense of safety. It is characterized by intense and ongoing symptoms such as:
- Re-experiencing the trauma through flashbacks or nightmares
- Avoiding places, people, or situations that trigger distressing memories
- Negative changes in mood, self-esteem, or relationships
- Heightened reactions such as irritability, difficulty sleeping, or hypervigilance
- Sensory triggers such as certain sounds, scents, or smells that bring back distressing memories
If these symptoms resonate with you, reaching out for support can be a crucial step toward healing.
Innovative, Personalized Treatment Options
At Cohen & Associates, we understand that everyone’s struggle with PTSD is unique, shaped by the person’s history, the nature of the trauma, and the individual’s natural coping mechanisms. That’s why we believe in creating treatment plans that are as individual as you are. Our experienced team is dedicated to getting to know you and your story, so we can offer the most effective, cutting-edge therapies to help you heal, build resilience, and reclaim your life.
Some of the treatments we offer include:
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to reframe distressing thoughts and emotions
- Somatic Therapy to address trauma stored in the body through movement and mindfulness techniques
- Medication Management when appropriate, to support emotional regulation and symptom relief
- Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP): alleviates symptoms of PTSD and when combined with psychotherapy, ketamine can promote neuroplasticity, allowing the brain to rewire and heal from traumatic experiences. This approach has shown promise in providing rapid relief from PTSD symptoms, especially for those who have not responded to traditional treatments.
We understand that taking the first step can be difficult. That’s why we offer both in-person and telehealth appointments—so you can access care in a way that feels most comfortable for you.
You Deserve Support
PTSD can make it feel like the past is controlling your present, but with the right help, you can regain your sense of self and move forward. Whether you’ve been struggling for months or years, compassionate and effective treatment is possible.
You don’t have to go through this alone. Reach out to Cohen & Associates today to learn more about how we can support your journey to healing. Help is just a conversation away.
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