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Healing does not mean forgetting.

The effects of trauma are real and treatable. With patient, respectful care, the grip of frightening or painful experiences can loosen over time.

Understanding ptsd & trauma

PTSD and trauma-related symptoms are the mind and body's response to overwhelming experiences, and they deserve real care.

After a frightening or painful event, some people find the effects linger: flashbacks, nightmares, being constantly on guard, or feeling numb and disconnected. This is a normal response to an abnormal experience, and it is not a sign of weakness.

Trauma often shows up alongside anxiety, depression, or sleep problems, and treating the whole picture helps.

If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, help is available right now. Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call 911. This website is not for emergencies.
Signs and symptoms

What it can look like

Flashbacks or intrusive memories
Nightmares or poor sleep
Feeling on guard or easily startled
Avoiding reminders
Numbness or detachment
Irritability or mood changes

How Michael approaches it

Michael approaches trauma gently and at your pace, never pushing you to relive more than you are ready to.

Medication management can ease the most disruptive symptoms, such as sleep problems, hypervigilance, and mood changes, which often makes other healing work possible. Michael can also coordinate with a trauma therapist.

The goal is not to erase what happened. It is to help you carry it without it running your life.

Common questions

Good to know

Do I have to talk about the trauma in detail?
No. Michael follows your pace and does not push you to relive experiences before you are ready. Care can focus on symptoms and stability first.
Can medication help with trauma symptoms?
Yes. Medication can ease sleep problems, hypervigilance, and mood changes, which often makes other work more possible. Michael prescribes thoughtfully.
Is telehealth appropriate for trauma care?
For many people, yes, and it can feel safer to start from home. Michael will discuss what fits your situation.

Get help for ptsd & trauma

Book an evaluation in Middletown or by telehealth. Care starts with a conversation.