PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops after exposure to traumatic events and can cause lasting emotional and physical symptoms. Anywhere Wellness, based in Everett and Chelan, Washington; Boise, Idaho; Denver, Colorado; and Jacksonville, Florida, offers trauma-informed care through online counseling and medication management. Treatment focuses on safety, symptom reduction, and the development of coping skills to support long-term recovery. If you’ve been affected by trauma and are struggling to cope, reach out for professional support. Call Anywhere Wellness or book an appointment online today.

What is PTSD?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. Trauma occurs in many forms, but examples include:

• Serious injuries
• Violence
• Abuse
• Natural disasters
• Military combat
• Fires and building collapses

PTSD causes ongoing emotional and physical responses that continue long after the event has passed. It develops when the brain has difficulty processing traumatic experiences.

Not everyone exposed to trauma develops PTSD. Risk factors include the severity of the event, repeated trauma, lack of support, and a personal or family history of mental health conditions. PTSD is not a sign of weakness and can affect anyone.

What are common symptoms of PTSD?

PTSD symptoms generally fall into four categories:

• Intrusive memories
• Avoidance
• Negative changes in mood
• Heightened alertness

You’ll likely experience flashbacks (the vivid reliving of your trauma), nightmares, and unwanted memories of the event. These often occur when something like a smell or sound reminds you of what happened, which often leads to avoiding reminders of the trauma.

Other problems include feeling detached from others, struggling with guilt or fear, and feeling constantly on edge. Symptoms can vary in intensity over time and sometimes don’t surface until many months or years after the event.

How is PTSD diagnosed?

Anywhere Wellness diagnoses PTSD by completing a psychiatric evaluation. Your provider will ask about your current symptoms, their duration, and how they affect daily life. They approach the details of your trauma carefully, giving you time to tell your story.

A PTSD diagnosis typically requires symptoms to last longer than one month and cause significant distress or impairment.

How is PTSD treated?

PTSD requires therapy, medication, or often both. Counseling helps you process trauma, reduce distress, and develop coping strategies. Medications help manage symptoms such as anxiety, sleep problems, depression, and mood changes.

Anywhere Wellness uses telehealth to deliver evidence-based PTSD care from home. Online counseling provides a private, comfortable setting for therapy, and your provider can manage medication through secure virtual visits. Telehealth increases access to care and supports consistent treatment.

The practice provides online counseling and medication management tailored to trauma-related conditions. Their patient-centered approach emphasizes safety, education, and individualized care.

Anyone experiencing the lasting effects of trauma can reach out to Anywhere Wellness by phone. You can also request an appointment online at any time.