Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists in Hatboro, PA
I have over 10 years of clinical experience in treating psychiatric disorders and specialize in treating major depression, anxiety disorder, mood disorders, PTSD & ADHD.
I will work with you one-on-one to provide expert medical treatment, guidance and care tailored specifically to your health concern. These treatments include psychiatric medications and various forms of psychotherapy.
I have over 10 years of clinical experience in treating psychiatric disorders and specialize in treating major depression, anxiety disorder, mood disorders, PTSD & ADHD.
I will work with you one-on-one to provide expert medical treatment, guidance and care tailored specifically to your health concern. These treatments include psychiatric medications and various forms of psychotherapy.
My ideal client would understand that the journey to wellness and recovery requires time, effort, and patience. They would be receptive to treatment suggestions, including psychotherapy, behavioral interventions, and medication options. My patients would take an active role in their care and engage in open and honest communication with their providers.
My ideal client would understand that the journey to wellness and recovery requires time, effort, and patience. They would be receptive to treatment suggestions, including psychotherapy, behavioral interventions, and medication options. My patients would take an active role in their care and engage in open and honest communication with their providers.
I am a Doctorate prepared Board Certified Nurse Practitioner. I saw a need for better mental health services. I attended University of Cincinnati and became a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. My goal is to strengthen and improve the lives of our clients by delivering exceptional mental health care tailored to meet their needs, and to educate our community about mental health and mental illness while working to eliminate stigma, labels and prejudice. I am dedicated to helping individuals lead mentally healthy lives. I believe that to achieve optimal health we must make a commitment to care for mind, body, and spirit.
I am a Doctorate prepared Board Certified Nurse Practitioner. I saw a need for better mental health services. I attended University of Cincinnati and became a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. My goal is to strengthen and improve the lives of our clients by delivering exceptional mental health care tailored to meet their needs, and to educate our community about mental health and mental illness while working to eliminate stigma, labels and prejudice. I am dedicated to helping individuals lead mentally healthy lives. I believe that to achieve optimal health we must make a commitment to care for mind, body, and spirit.
I am double board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. I believe in using both medication when indicated as well as therapy. I was trained in CBT and received the Excellence in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy award during my residency program. I use supportive therapy with each client I see. During my residency I served as Chief Resident and was awarded the Overall Excellence in Psychiatry Award as well as the Clinical Excellence Award.
I am double board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. I believe in using both medication when indicated as well as therapy. I was trained in CBT and received the Excellence in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy award during my residency program. I use supportive therapy with each client I see. During my residency I served as Chief Resident and was awarded the Overall Excellence in Psychiatry Award as well as the Clinical Excellence Award.
The ideal client is quite simply someone who truly wants help. Someone who is willing to work where the goal is to live the best life, reach the goals one seeks, and to enjoy the journey. The details of how that is done, of course, depend on the individual's station at the time one seeks help.
The ideal client is quite simply someone who truly wants help. Someone who is willing to work where the goal is to live the best life, reach the goals one seeks, and to enjoy the journey. The details of how that is done, of course, depend on the individual's station at the time one seeks help.
Ideally my patient is as invested in their care as I am. They may have a variety of diagnoses, but what they share in common is that they are willing to give the process time, are open to new ideas, and recognize that there is no magic pill to fix all their problems. My patients want to get to the best version of themselves and are willing to try therapy as well as medications to help them reach that goal. My patient wants an empathetic, listening provider who can guide their care based on the evidence, but tailored to their individual needs.
Ideally my patient is as invested in their care as I am. They may have a variety of diagnoses, but what they share in common is that they are willing to give the process time, are open to new ideas, and recognize that there is no magic pill to fix all their problems. My patients want to get to the best version of themselves and are willing to try therapy as well as medications to help them reach that goal. My patient wants an empathetic, listening provider who can guide their care based on the evidence, but tailored to their individual needs.
I am Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry and have been practicing since 2005. I completed my residency at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts, and my Fellowship in Addictions from the Robert Johnson Wood Foundation. In 2014, I was featured in SJ Magazine as one of New Jersey’s top psychiatrists. I have experience working with adults as well as adolescents suffering from both psychiatric diagnoses and substance use disorders and have extensive experience working in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
I am Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry and have been practicing since 2005. I completed my residency at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts, and my Fellowship in Addictions from the Robert Johnson Wood Foundation. In 2014, I was featured in SJ Magazine as one of New Jersey’s top psychiatrists. I have experience working with adults as well as adolescents suffering from both psychiatric diagnoses and substance use disorders and have extensive experience working in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
Michelle is passionate about delivering care to individuals suffering from anxiety, substance use, and depression. Client motivation and dedication are crucial for effectively utilizing the tools provided during our sessions, including medication management, lifestyle interventions, and therapy, to help develop and implement a successful treatment plan. Relief of the client's suffering in dealing with their mental health issues and striving for an improvement in their quality of life is key to treatment.
Michelle is passionate about delivering care to individuals suffering from anxiety, substance use, and depression. Client motivation and dedication are crucial for effectively utilizing the tools provided during our sessions, including medication management, lifestyle interventions, and therapy, to help develop and implement a successful treatment plan. Relief of the client's suffering in dealing with their mental health issues and striving for an improvement in their quality of life is key to treatment.
I have a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Temple University where I graduated with honors. I've worked as a family nurse practitioner caring for at-risk, underserved patient populations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. When I recognized that there was a great need for psychiatric services in my area, I decided to attend Wilkes University and became a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner to expand upon the clinical care I could provide. My goal is to provide a personalized psychiatric medication management experience for every patient in my practice.
I have a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Temple University where I graduated with honors. I've worked as a family nurse practitioner caring for at-risk, underserved patient populations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. When I recognized that there was a great need for psychiatric services in my area, I decided to attend Wilkes University and became a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner to expand upon the clinical care I could provide. My goal is to provide a personalized psychiatric medication management experience for every patient in my practice.
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Therapy: Use evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT to address anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
In envisioning my ideal client, I see someone who is grappling with various challenges that affect their overall functioning and
well-being. They may be experiencing symptoms of ADHD, leading to difficulties in maintaining focus and organization in their daily
lives. Anxiety often clouds their thoughts, manifesting in overwhelming worries and a sense of restlessness, while depression may have seeped into their outlook on life, sapping their motivation and joy. This client likely struggles with self-esteem issues, feeling inadequate or unworthy, which can be compounded by stress from various sources.
Therapy: Use evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT to address anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
In envisioning my ideal client, I see someone who is grappling with various challenges that affect their overall functioning and
well-being. They may be experiencing symptoms of ADHD, leading to difficulties in maintaining focus and organization in their daily
lives. Anxiety often clouds their thoughts, manifesting in overwhelming worries and a sense of restlessness, while depression may have seeped into their outlook on life, sapping their motivation and joy. This client likely struggles with self-esteem issues, feeling inadequate or unworthy, which can be compounded by stress from various sources.
Therapy: Use evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT to address anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
In envisioning my ideal client, I see someone who is grappling with various challenges that affect their overall functioning and
well-being. They may be experiencing symptoms of ADHD, leading to difficulties in maintaining focus and organization in their daily
lives. Anxiety often clouds their thoughts, manifesting in overwhelming worries and a sense of restlessness, while depression may have seeped into their outlook on life, sapping their motivation and joy. This client likely struggles with self-esteem issues, feeling inadequate or unworthy, which can be compounded by stress from various sources.
Therapy: Use evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT to address anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
In envisioning my ideal client, I see someone who is grappling with various challenges that affect their overall functioning and
well-being. They may be experiencing symptoms of ADHD, leading to difficulties in maintaining focus and organization in their daily
lives. Anxiety often clouds their thoughts, manifesting in overwhelming worries and a sense of restlessness, while depression may have seeped into their outlook on life, sapping their motivation and joy. This client likely struggles with self-esteem issues, feeling inadequate or unworthy, which can be compounded by stress from various sources.
I specialize in treatment resistant depression, mindfulness based treatments for anxiety/ PTSD, and addiction.
I began working in Mental Health in 1991. I received my BS from the University of California where I studied Biology, Cognitive Science, and Psychology. I received my medical degree from Temple University in 2002, completed my residency at Cooper Medical School Department of Psychiatry, and received my PhD from Drexel University in 2013.
I specialize in treatment resistant depression, mindfulness based treatments for anxiety/ PTSD, and addiction.
I began working in Mental Health in 1991. I received my BS from the University of California where I studied Biology, Cognitive Science, and Psychology. I received my medical degree from Temple University in 2002, completed my residency at Cooper Medical School Department of Psychiatry, and received my PhD from Drexel University in 2013.
Although I work with folks with all sorts of concerns, I am best known for work with trauma, dissociative disorders, and people who have not done well in previous psychotherapies.
I am an experienced and well-trained therapist able to use many treatment modalities. If you are highly motivated, you are my ideal patient.
Although I work with folks with all sorts of concerns, I am best known for work with trauma, dissociative disorders, and people who have not done well in previous psychotherapies.
I am an experienced and well-trained therapist able to use many treatment modalities. If you are highly motivated, you are my ideal patient.
I have a particular interest and spent many years specializing in the evaluation and treatment of complex trauma.
I provide both individualized psychotherapy of various modalities as well as evidence-based psychopharmacology services in order to alleviate an individual's struggle. I have extensive knowledge in the pharmacological management and psychotherapeutic treatment of trauma and significant experience in DBT skills training in both individual and group settings.
I have a particular interest and spent many years specializing in the evaluation and treatment of complex trauma.
I provide both individualized psychotherapy of various modalities as well as evidence-based psychopharmacology services in order to alleviate an individual's struggle. I have extensive knowledge in the pharmacological management and psychotherapeutic treatment of trauma and significant experience in DBT skills training in both individual and group settings.
Dr. Dustin R. Todaro is a board-certified psychiatrist who provides thoughtful, individualized medication management and psychotherapy for adults. He earned his MD and PhD at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, LA, and completed his Psychiatry Residency at the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine. He specializes in the treatment of a broad range of psychiatric conditions, including depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD/ trauma-associated disorders, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and psychotic spectrum disorders.
Dr. Dustin R. Todaro is a board-certified psychiatrist who provides thoughtful, individualized medication management and psychotherapy for adults. He earned his MD and PhD at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, LA, and completed his Psychiatry Residency at the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine. He specializes in the treatment of a broad range of psychiatric conditions, including depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD/ trauma-associated disorders, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and psychotic spectrum disorders.
Therapy: Use evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT to address anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
In envisioning my ideal client, I see someone who is grappling with various challenges that affect their overall functioning and
well-being. They may be experiencing symptoms of ADHD, leading to difficulties in maintaining focus and organization in their daily
lives. Anxiety often clouds their thoughts, manifesting in overwhelming worries and a sense of restlessness, while depression may have seeped into their outlook on life, sapping their motivation and joy. This client likely struggles with self-esteem issues, feeling inadequate or unworthy, which can be compounded by stress from various sources.
Therapy: Use evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT to address anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
In envisioning my ideal client, I see someone who is grappling with various challenges that affect their overall functioning and
well-being. They may be experiencing symptoms of ADHD, leading to difficulties in maintaining focus and organization in their daily
lives. Anxiety often clouds their thoughts, manifesting in overwhelming worries and a sense of restlessness, while depression may have seeped into their outlook on life, sapping their motivation and joy. This client likely struggles with self-esteem issues, feeling inadequate or unworthy, which can be compounded by stress from various sources.
My areas of expertise in Adult Psychiatry include: anxiety disorders (obsessive-compulsive, PTSD, dissociative disorders); depression (including atypical and treatment resistant subtypes); bipolar disorders; pain management and other medico-psychiatric conditions; addictions and substance abuse; problems of aging.
I am a private practice psychiatrist, Associate Professor at Jefferson University. Graduate from the University of Milan, I moved to the USA in 1970, after spending several years in Africa. I completed my psychiatric training at Yale and was member of its faculty until I relocated to Philadelphia in 1989.
My areas of expertise in Adult Psychiatry include: anxiety disorders (obsessive-compulsive, PTSD, dissociative disorders); depression (including atypical and treatment resistant subtypes); bipolar disorders; pain management and other medico-psychiatric conditions; addictions and substance abuse; problems of aging.
I am a private practice psychiatrist, Associate Professor at Jefferson University. Graduate from the University of Milan, I moved to the USA in 1970, after spending several years in Africa. I completed my psychiatric training at Yale and was member of its faculty until I relocated to Philadelphia in 1989.
I'm particularly interested in mood disorders (depression and bipolar disorder), sleep, trauma, burnout and chronic stress, and self-growth.
I'm an integrative psychiatrist who believes that mental health is not achieved with medication or talk therapy alone, and that lasting wellness requires deep exploration of the whole person. I seek to provide a truly integrated experience, one that blends the science of medicine with the art of healing, while honoring the power of intuition, spirit and human connection. I spend time exploring things that many psychiatrists don't have time for, like getting to know your life story, values, goals, and challenges to create a plan for healing. I also help you develop skills and resilience to meet life with confidence and balance.
I'm particularly interested in mood disorders (depression and bipolar disorder), sleep, trauma, burnout and chronic stress, and self-growth.
I'm an integrative psychiatrist who believes that mental health is not achieved with medication or talk therapy alone, and that lasting wellness requires deep exploration of the whole person. I seek to provide a truly integrated experience, one that blends the science of medicine with the art of healing, while honoring the power of intuition, spirit and human connection. I spend time exploring things that many psychiatrists don't have time for, like getting to know your life story, values, goals, and challenges to create a plan for healing. I also help you develop skills and resilience to meet life with confidence and balance.
Having undergone advanced training in both psychodynamic psychotherapy as well as psychopharmacology, I use the two to assess and treat a wide range of mental health conditions from major depression to generalized anxiety to post-traumatic stress.
Adjustments can often be challenging. Whether it may be a shift in career, end to a relationship, or change in phase of life, these transitions can frequently disrupt our usual patterns of thinking and behavior. My professional experience has found that having an interested, empathetic, and active listener as a psychotherapist can be extremely beneficial in assisting not only with these difficult times, but also with unforeseen situations bound to occur in the future.
Having undergone advanced training in both psychodynamic psychotherapy as well as psychopharmacology, I use the two to assess and treat a wide range of mental health conditions from major depression to generalized anxiety to post-traumatic stress.
Adjustments can often be challenging. Whether it may be a shift in career, end to a relationship, or change in phase of life, these transitions can frequently disrupt our usual patterns of thinking and behavior. My professional experience has found that having an interested, empathetic, and active listener as a psychotherapist can be extremely beneficial in assisting not only with these difficult times, but also with unforeseen situations bound to occur in the future.
Therapy: Use evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT to address anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
In envisioning my ideal client, I see someone who is grappling with various challenges that affect their overall functioning and
well-being. They may be experiencing symptoms of ADHD, leading to difficulties in maintaining focus and organization in their daily
lives. Anxiety often clouds their thoughts, manifesting in overwhelming worries and a sense of restlessness, while depression may have seeped into their outlook on life, sapping their motivation and joy. This client likely struggles with self-esteem issues, feeling inadequate or unworthy, which can be compounded by stress from various sources.
Therapy: Use evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT to address anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
In envisioning my ideal client, I see someone who is grappling with various challenges that affect their overall functioning and
well-being. They may be experiencing symptoms of ADHD, leading to difficulties in maintaining focus and organization in their daily
lives. Anxiety often clouds their thoughts, manifesting in overwhelming worries and a sense of restlessness, while depression may have seeped into their outlook on life, sapping their motivation and joy. This client likely struggles with self-esteem issues, feeling inadequate or unworthy, which can be compounded by stress from various sources.
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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.