Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after someone experiences or witnesses a terrifying, dangerous, or deeply distressing event. While it’s normal to feel shaken after trauma, PTSD occurs when those feelings don’t fade over time and begin to interfere with everyday life.  At the Lighthouse Emotional Wellness we have exerienced educated and compassioniate world reknown PTSD therapists.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF PTSD:

• Intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares

• Avoidance of reminders or places

• Hypervigilance, anxiety, or emotional numbness

• Difficulty sleeping or concentrating

• Feeling detached, hopeless, or irritable

Trauma doesn’t have to define you. With the right support, recovery is possible.

Causes of PTSD:

PTSD can be triggered by any event that causes intense fear, helplessness, or horror, such as:

• Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse

• Military combat or war

• Serious accidents or injuries

• Natural disasters

• Sudden loss or grief

• Medical trauma or life-threatening illness

• Witnessing violence or death

Who Can Get PTSD?

Anyone can develop PTSD, regardless of age, gender, or background. Some risk factors include:

• A history of trauma (especially in childhood)

• Lack of support after the event

• Existing mental health conditions

• Ongoing stress or danger

PTSD Services

PTSD Therapy for Adults

Evidence-based, compassionate therapy for survivors of abuse, violence, combat, medical trauma, accidents, and more.

Complex Trauma Therapy

For individuals who have experienced long-term or repeated trauma—often beginning in childhood. We offer deep, integrative healing beyond surface-level symptom relief.

Trauma Therapy for First Responders & Veterans

Specialized care for police, firefighters, EMTs, military veterans, and others in high-stress or high-trauma professions.

Online Trauma Therapy

Confidential, secure telehealth sessions from the comfort of your home—available for clients across [state/region].

Is PTSD Trauma Therapy Right for Me?

You might benefit from trauma therapy if:

• You feel “stuck” in the past or can’t move on

• You struggle with emotional triggers or overwhelming responses

• You’re avoiding parts of life you once enjoyed

• You’ve tried other types of therapy that didn’t go deep enough

We provide a nonjudgmental space where you’re not expected to “get over it”—you’re invited to gently heal at your pace.

PTSD FAQs

How long does PTSD therapy take?
Every journey is different. Some clients find relief in a few months, while others engage in longer-term care for deeper healing.

Is PTSD safe and effective?
Yes. PTSD is a highly researched, evidence-based trauma treatment approved by the APA and WHO for PTSD.

Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network with [plans] and provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. We also offer private-pay options.