Trauma Disorders and PTSD

Early life trauma or maltreatment has a significant negative impact on a child’s mental health now and far into the future. Your child may struggle with intrusive distressing memories or dreams of the traumatic event or experience flashbacks and dissociation. They may also exhibit symptoms of depression, including a depressed mood, sleeping issues, and difficulty concentrating. 

Childhood trauma symptoms can be resistant to treatment. However, I can help through trauma-focused psychotherapy and, potentially, medication. Along with diagnosing trauma disorders, I can also prescribe and monitor medication if needed and coordinate with any current therapist they have.