Insurance-Based Psychiatric Care in Massachusetts
PTSD Treatment
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner & Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Trauma-informed psychotherapy paired with pharmacological support for post-traumatic stress disorder, provided through a secure telehealth platform serving all of Massachusetts.
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What Is PTSD?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) develops in response to exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or violence. The condition manifests through four symptom clusters: intrusive re-experiencing of the traumatic event, persistent avoidance of reminders, negative alterations in cognition and mood, and marked changes in arousal and reactivity. These symptoms must persist for more than one month and cause significant distress or functional impairment to meet diagnostic criteria. PTSD frequently co-occurs with depression, anxiety, and substance use, complicating the clinical picture and underscoring the value of a comprehensive evaluation before treatment begins.
How We Treat PTSD
Treatment Approach
The initial 80-minute evaluation establishes the nature, severity, and chronology of trauma exposure alongside any co-occurring conditions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) forms the therapeutic foundation, helping patients identify and reframe the distorted beliefs that sustain traumatic responses. Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) provides structured, graduated confrontation with avoided stimuli, reducing the power of trauma-related triggers over time. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) equips patients with distress tolerance and emotional regulation skills essential for stabilization before deeper processing. Psychodynamic exploration examines how trauma has shaped relational patterns and self-concept, while Gestalt and humanistic approaches foster present-moment awareness and reconnection with personal agency. Medication management addresses persistent hyperarousal, sleep disruption, or mood symptoms when pharmacological support can accelerate therapeutic gains.
Insurance and Access
Accepted Insurance Networks
| Hours | Monday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Format | Telehealth (all of Massachusetts) |
| Ages Served | Adults and Seniors |
| Payment | Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Debit Card, HSA |
Other Conditions We Treat
Anxiety Treatment in Massachusetts
Evidence-based therapy and medication management for anxiety disorders delivered via secure telehealth.
Depression Treatment in Massachusetts
Comprehensive care for depressive disorders combining integrated therapy and pharmacological support.
All Services
View the full range of psychiatric and therapeutic services available at Beantown Foundation.