Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment in Denver
Recognizing the Symptoms of PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event such as violence, abuse, accidents, natural disasters, or life-threatening situations. Individuals with PTSD often experience intrusive symptoms like distressing memories, nightmares, or flashbacks in which the trauma feels as though it is happening again. These experiences can trigger intense emotional and physical reactions, including fear, panic, and overwhelming distress, even long after the traumatic event has ended.
PTSD can also involve avoidance of reminders of the trauma, such as certain places, people, conversations, or emotions. Many individuals experience ongoing anxiety, hypervigilance, irritability, difficulty sleeping, emotional numbness, or negative changes in mood and beliefs about themselves or the world. These symptoms can significantly interfere with daily functioning, relationships, and overall quality of life. PTSD affects each person differently, but without treatment, symptoms may persist or worsen over time.
Treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Dialectical Behavior Therapy with Prolonged Exposure (DBT-PE) is an evidence-based treatment shown to be effective in reducing PTSD symptoms, particularly for individuals who also struggle with intense emotions or self-destructive behaviors. DBT-PE combines the emotion regulation and coping skills of DBT with prolonged exposure techniques that directly address trauma-related fear and avoidance. This integrated approach helps individuals feel safer and more stable before and during trauma-focused work.
Prolonged Exposure within DBT-PE involves gradually and repeatedly confronting trauma-related memories and avoided situations in a structured and supportive way. Over time, this process helps reduce fear, emotional distress, and avoidance while increasing a sense of control and resilience. DBT-PE allows individuals to process traumatic experiences without becoming overwhelmed, leading to meaningful reductions in PTSD symptoms and improvements in daily functioning and quality of life.
Fees
Individual Sessions
(45-minutes)
/session
Parent Training Sessions
(45-minutes)
/session
Couples
(45-minutes)
/session
Adults DBT Groups Sessions
(2-hours)
/session for six months to 1-year
Multi-Family Skills Group
(2-hours)
/session for 24-weeks
Insurance
We do not accept insurance (most specialists do not), but many of our clients are able to get partial reimbursement from their insurance companies through their out-of-network benefits. We are happy to provide you with the necessary paperwork to submit an out-of-network claim to your insurance company.
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At Mountainside Behavioral Health, we are committed to fostering a supportive and professional environment where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered on their path to healing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of trauma can lead to PTSD?
PTSD can result from many types of trauma, including abuse, assault, combat exposure, accidents, medical trauma, or witnessing violence.
How is PTSD different from normal stress after trauma?
While stress reactions after trauma are common, PTSD involves persistent symptoms that last longer than a month and significantly interfere with daily life.
Why is DBT-PE effective for PTSD?
DBT-PE combines emotion regulation skills with direct trauma exposure, making it especially helpful for individuals who need support managing intense emotions while processing trauma.
Can PTSD symptoms improve with treatment?
Yes. Evidence-based treatments like DBT-PE can significantly reduce PTSD symptoms and help individuals regain a sense of safety, stability, and control.
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At Mountainside Behavioral Health, we are committed to fostering a supportive and professional environment where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered on their path to healing.