Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists in 20158
Belinda Walsh
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Hamilton, VA 20158
Belinda Walsh is a licensed and board-certified as a nurse practitioner in both psychiatric-mental health (PMHNP) and women's health (WHNP). She received a bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Virginia in 1997. She received a bachelor's in Nursing and a master's degree in Women's Health nurse practitioner in 2000 from Virginia Commonwealth University. In 2016, she received her post-master's degree in Psychiatric Mental Health from Virginia Commonwealth University after realizing the strong need for mental health care for obstetric patients.
Belinda Walsh is a licensed and board-certified as a nurse practitioner in both psychiatric-mental health (PMHNP) and women's health (WHNP). She received a bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Virginia in 1997. She received a bachelor's in Nursing and a master's degree in Women's Health nurse practitioner in 2000 from Virginia Commonwealth University. In 2016, she received her post-master's degree in Psychiatric Mental Health from Virginia Commonwealth University after realizing the strong need for mental health care for obstetric patients.
Carol S. Lang
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DSci, MSc, PMHNPBC, APRN-BC
Verified Verified
Hamilton, VA 20158
Carol Lang is a licensed, board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Nurse, and member of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association with more than 30 years experience in nursing. In addition to her clinical practice, she is a Professor at George Washington University, where she enjoys working with military veterans, their families and college students, particularly those experiencing transitional challenges. As a recognized expert in Global Mental Health, she has published and presented on a wide range of psychiatric topics at national, and international conferences.
Carol Lang is a licensed, board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Nurse, and member of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association with more than 30 years experience in nursing. In addition to her clinical practice, she is a Professor at George Washington University, where she enjoys working with military veterans, their families and college students, particularly those experiencing transitional challenges. As a recognized expert in Global Mental Health, she has published and presented on a wide range of psychiatric topics at national, and international conferences.
Michelle Stanley
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Hamilton, VA 20158
Michelle lives, and has lived in the Shenandoah Valley area most of her life. She received her Associate's Degree in Nursing from Shepherd College, followed by her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from Old Dominion University, and her Master of Science in Nursing degree from Walden University. Michelle is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner licensed to serve in Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia. She has been a registered nurse for greater than 25 years.
Michelle lives, and has lived in the Shenandoah Valley area most of her life. She received her Associate's Degree in Nursing from Shepherd College, followed by her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from Old Dominion University, and her Master of Science in Nursing degree from Walden University. Michelle is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner licensed to serve in Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia. She has been a registered nurse for greater than 25 years.
Zebulon Taintor
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Hamilton, VA 20158
Dr. Zebulon Taintor is a Psychiatrist in Virginia who has been practicing since 1966. Dr. Taintor helps clients by listening and synthesizing. In his spare time, Dr. Taintor enjoys repairing farm equipment.
Dr. Zebulon Taintor is a Psychiatrist in Virginia who has been practicing since 1966. Dr. Taintor helps clients by listening and synthesizing. In his spare time, Dr. Taintor enjoys repairing farm equipment.
Anita Herrera
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Hamilton, VA 20158
Anita Herrera began her career as a Psychiatric Registered Nurse and went on to attend Walden University in order to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Since 2018, she has gained experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings. She prefers working with adults and performing mental health assessments in order to provide effective care based on appropriate diagnoses of psychiatric conditions. She approaches her medication management with consistency and compassion providing education to patients and families along with supportive therapy.
Anita Herrera began her career as a Psychiatric Registered Nurse and went on to attend Walden University in order to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Since 2018, she has gained experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings. She prefers working with adults and performing mental health assessments in order to provide effective care based on appropriate diagnoses of psychiatric conditions. She approaches her medication management with consistency and compassion providing education to patients and families along with supportive therapy.
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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.