PTSD Treatment in Sherman Oaks

For many years, PTSD has been the source of significant research in the medical and mental health communities. Several therapeutic approaches have been shown to be effective as part of a comprehensive, evidence-based treatment program. The most beneficial include psychotherapy, neurological therapies, and at-home coping skills education. 

At Satori Health, our compassionate therapists may use a variety of integrated techniques in your PTSD treatment. One highly successful technique is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which teaches you to change the thoughts that cause you stress.

Another PTSD therapy method is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which encourages you to focus on various distractions while remembering and talking about the traumatic event. Your PTSD treatment plan might include traditional talk therapy, and meditation, as well as recommendations for off-site yoga, acupuncture, or massage.

Outside of PTSD treatment, there are many things you can do at home to help reduce the intensity and severity of symptoms related to PTSD. Examples include journaling, listening to or playing music, or trying a new hobby. Self-care tools learned during therapy, such as meditation and yoga, are also beneficial as complementary therapies for post-traumatic stress disorder. 

Data from recent studies indicate that relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation provide a healthy physical and emotional outlet for PTSD symptoms. Yoga can help you regulate your breathing, while meditation can help your redirect your attention away from your trauma to the present. This provides greater control over the harmful and intrusive nature of memories related to a traumatic event.