Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists in 01106
Valerie Sharpe
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Longmeadow, MA 01106 (Online Only)
This practice is devoted to providing psychiatric treatment for women during pregnancy, postpartum and preconception. I am passionate about supporting women during the challenges that can arise during the perinatal period, such as infertility, relationship stressors, trauma, attachment issues, breastfeeding, sleep problems, and adjusting to life with a new baby, just to name a few. Psychiatric conditions that are best suited for me to treat at this solo private practice include depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma related disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity diosrder and bipolar disorder.
This practice is devoted to providing psychiatric treatment for women during pregnancy, postpartum and preconception. I am passionate about supporting women during the challenges that can arise during the perinatal period, such as infertility, relationship stressors, trauma, attachment issues, breastfeeding, sleep problems, and adjusting to life with a new baby, just to name a few. Psychiatric conditions that are best suited for me to treat at this solo private practice include depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma related disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity diosrder and bipolar disorder.
Christine L Doucette
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Longmeadow, MA 01106 (Online Only)
As a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide psychiatric evaluations diagnosis & medication management. I work with children adolescents & adults. My experience includes clinic-based settings, collaborating with therapists, DCF, Guardian Ad Litem, nursing services, & PCPs. My specialties include Depression Anxiety Bipolar & Thought Disorders. I have experience with complicated Trauma/PTSD. I practice in CT & MA. At an initial visit, patients can expect a comprehensive evaluation discussing reasons for their visit, psychiatric & medical history, medication review, family/social history review.
As a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide psychiatric evaluations diagnosis & medication management. I work with children adolescents & adults. My experience includes clinic-based settings, collaborating with therapists, DCF, Guardian Ad Litem, nursing services, & PCPs. My specialties include Depression Anxiety Bipolar & Thought Disorders. I have experience with complicated Trauma/PTSD. I practice in CT & MA. At an initial visit, patients can expect a comprehensive evaluation discussing reasons for their visit, psychiatric & medical history, medication review, family/social history review.
Jain Lattes
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CNM
Verified Verified
Longmeadow, MA 01106 (Online Only)
I practice from a trauma informed lens and I am committed to ensuring that my clients have access to the support and resources they need to thrive during these times.
I work with adolescents and adults who are dealing with mental health issues such as anxiety disorders, depression and bipolar mood disorders, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). My career has been focused primarily around reproductive mental health and wellbeing and providing psychiatric treatment to individuals during preconception planning, pregnancy and postpartum periods.
I practice from a trauma informed lens and I am committed to ensuring that my clients have access to the support and resources they need to thrive during these times.
I work with adolescents and adults who are dealing with mental health issues such as anxiety disorders, depression and bipolar mood disorders, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). My career has been focused primarily around reproductive mental health and wellbeing and providing psychiatric treatment to individuals during preconception planning, pregnancy and postpartum periods.
Donald A Smith Adult Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longmeadow, MA 01106 (Online Only)
Yes, I am accepting new patients at the present time. I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist, empathic listener, and I have 21 years of experience as a physician and 12 years in private practice. I look forward to helping you to feel better. I practice holistic and evidence supported psychiatry. I provide comprehensive psychiatric diagnostic assessment, education, and prescribe medication to treat your symptoms. Maintaining your privacy is very important to me. Because my practice is out of network, which means I do not accept insurance, I can spend more time with you.
Yes, I am accepting new patients at the present time. I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist, empathic listener, and I have 21 years of experience as a physician and 12 years in private practice. I look forward to helping you to feel better. I practice holistic and evidence supported psychiatry. I provide comprehensive psychiatric diagnostic assessment, education, and prescribe medication to treat your symptoms. Maintaining your privacy is very important to me. Because my practice is out of network, which means I do not accept insurance, I can spend more time with you.
Dr. Michael Boggs
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Longmeadow, MA 01106
June / July 2024 Update - Accepting new clients. Providing expert medication management and brief supportive psychotherapy for mental health for individuals aged 12+ living throughout Massachusetts with Clearview Health & Wellness Group.
June / July 2024 Update - Accepting new clients. Providing expert medication management and brief supportive psychotherapy for mental health for individuals aged 12+ living throughout Massachusetts with Clearview Health & Wellness Group.
Natalie Bass
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Longmeadow, MA 01106
***Accepting New Patients*** Start on your mental wellness journey today. Let’s work together to provide you with the necessary tools to get you through the toughest times in life. I am a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 8 years of mental health experience who utilizes evidence-based treatment approaches that are individually tailored to meet your needs and expectations while carefully considering your values and beliefs.
***Accepting New Patients*** Start on your mental wellness journey today. Let’s work together to provide you with the necessary tools to get you through the toughest times in life. I am a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 8 years of mental health experience who utilizes evidence-based treatment approaches that are individually tailored to meet your needs and expectations while carefully considering your values and beliefs.
Shalina Wray
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PHMNP, -BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longmeadow, MA 01106
***Currently accepting new patients*** Hello, My name is Shalina and I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed to see individuals across the life span and have experience working with adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Look forward to helping you with your psychiatric/mental health needs, supportive therapies, diagnoses, and medication management.
***Currently accepting new patients*** Hello, My name is Shalina and I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed to see individuals across the life span and have experience working with adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Look forward to helping you with your psychiatric/mental health needs, supportive therapies, diagnoses, and medication management.
Kathleen Hawk
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Kathleen “Kate” Hawk is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development & Family Studies from the University of Connecticut and a Master’s Degree in Psychiatric Nursing from Yale University. She has provided psychiatric services in Western Massachusetts since 2013 and feels privileged to reside in our diverse community. She has worked with individuals of all ages and backgrounds in both acute and community outpatient care for Behavioral Health Network Inc. and The Carson Center For Human Services.
Kathleen “Kate” Hawk is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development & Family Studies from the University of Connecticut and a Master’s Degree in Psychiatric Nursing from Yale University. She has provided psychiatric services in Western Massachusetts since 2013 and feels privileged to reside in our diverse community. She has worked with individuals of all ages and backgrounds in both acute and community outpatient care for Behavioral Health Network Inc. and The Carson Center For Human Services.
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Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.