Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a deeply distressing, frightening, or life-threatening event. While many people associate PTSD with combat veterans, the truth is that anyone can develop PTSD—including children, teens, and adults of all backgrounds.
PTSD doesn’t mean you’re “broken” or “weak.” It’s your brain and body’s way of trying to protect you after trauma. Unfortunately, instead of helping, PTSD often causes lingering emotional pain, intrusive thoughts, and overwhelming anxiety that can disrupt every area of life.
At Aloha Care Therapy, we believe that healing is possible. With the right support and tools, you can learn to manage your symptoms, understand your trauma, and move forward with renewed confidence and peace.
Common Causes of PTSD
PTSD can result from a wide range of traumatic experiences, such as:
- Military combat or deployment
- Sexual assault or abuse
- Physical violence or domestic abuse
- Serious accidents or injuries
- Sudden death of a loved one
- Childhood abuse or neglect
- Natural disasters (hurricanes, fires, earthquakes)
- Witnessing violence or catastrophic events
- Medical trauma, especially ICU stays or life-threatening diagnoses
Not everyone who experiences trauma will develop PTSD. But if you’re struggling weeks, months, or even years later—it’s important to know that help is available.
Recognizing the Signs: Common PTSD Symptoms
PTSD affects people differently, but some of the most common symptoms include:
Intrusive Thoughts & Flashbacks
- Re-living the traumatic event through unwanted memories or nightmares
- Feeling like it’s happening all over again (flashbacks)
- Distress when exposed to reminders (people, places, sounds)
Avoidance
- Steering clear of conversations, people, or places associated with the trauma
- Numbing out or suppressing emotions
Negative Mood & Beliefs
- Feelings of guilt, shame, or blame—often self-directed
- Difficulty trusting others or feeling disconnected
- Hopelessness about the future or life in general
Heightened Arousal & Reactivity
- Being easily startled or on edge
- Trouble sleeping or concentrating
- Anger or irritability that feels hard to control
- Hypervigilance or constantly feeling “on guard”
Left untreated, PTSD can affect your health, relationships, work life, and overall sense of safety. It can even contribute to substance abuse, depression, and self-isolation. That’s why getting professional help is so important.
How Aloha Care Therapy Can Help
At Aloha Care Therapy, we specialize in trauma-informed care that puts your safety, comfort, and emotional well-being at the center of everything we do. Whether you’ve just started experiencing symptoms or have been struggling for years, our therapists are here to help you understand what’s happening inside and gently guide you toward healing.
We provide evidence-based, compassionate treatment tailored to each individual. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to PTSD. Instead, we listen deeply to your story and walk beside you as you take steps forward—at your own pace.
Evidence-Based PTSD Treatments We Offer
Our therapy team offers a variety of proven treatment methods to address trauma and PTSD, including:
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
This structured, goal-oriented therapy helps you identify and reframe negative thoughts and beliefs that stem from your trauma. It’s especially effective for both adults and children.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
EMDR helps reprocess traumatic memories in a way that allows the brain to heal. By using bilateral stimulation (like eye movements or tapping), EMDR helps reduce emotional reactivity and restore balance.
Individual Talk Therapy / Psychodynamic Therapy
Explore your experiences in a safe, one-on-one space. Understand how trauma has shaped your emotions, behavior, and relationships—and how to grow beyond it.
Mindfulness and Somatic-Based Practices
We integrate relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, and body awareness to help you reconnect with yourself and reduce anxiety, panic, or dissociation.
Supportive Counseling for Loved Ones
We also work with family members, partners, and caregivers to help them understand PTSD and offer healthy support.
What Makes Aloha Care Therapy Different?
At Aloha Care Therapy, we’re more than just mental health professionals—we’re your allies in healing. We offer:
- Licensed, trauma-informed therapists with specialized training
- Personalized care plans tailored to your history, symptoms, and comfort level
- Warm, welcoming environment where you’re treated with respect and dignity
- In-person and telehealth options to meet you where you are
- Collaborative care that moves at your pace—not a schedule
- A community that believes in recovery, resilience, and renewal
Whether this is your first time seeking help or you’ve tried therapy before, you’re welcome here. You don’t have to explain everything right away. You don’t have to have all the words. You just have to take one brave step—and we’ll be here for every step after that.
You Deserve Peace—and It Starts Here
PTSD is a powerful force, but so are you. You are more than your trauma, and healing is not only possible—it’s within reach.
If you’re ready to talk, we’re ready to listen. Even if you’re not sure where to begin, just starting the conversation is a huge act of courage. Let us help you rediscover your strength, rebuild your sense of safety, and reclaim your life.
Call Aloha Care Therapy today at (702) 935-0025 to schedule your confidential consultation. Or visit our website to learn more and request an appointment online.
You’re not alone. You’re not broken. You’re healing.
Let Aloha Care Therapy walk with you on the path to recovery.
