Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists in 98114
Jan Gullette
Psychiatric Nurse, MN, ARNP
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98114
My approach to therapy is to acknowledge and respect that this is a collaborative process where we together explore how your beliefs, thoughts, and unique chemistry, along with your physical health, social and spiritual experiences affect who you are and how satisfied you are with your life. In a safe and comfortable environment we can learn what it is you are want to understand and what you wish to accomplish in our work together. I provide counseling, therapy, medication management and alternatives to medication when indicated. I have experience working with individuals, couples and families.
My approach to therapy is to acknowledge and respect that this is a collaborative process where we together explore how your beliefs, thoughts, and unique chemistry, along with your physical health, social and spiritual experiences affect who you are and how satisfied you are with your life. In a safe and comfortable environment we can learn what it is you are want to understand and what you wish to accomplish in our work together. I provide counseling, therapy, medication management and alternatives to medication when indicated. I have experience working with individuals, couples and families.
Laura Radocchia
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ARNP, PMHNP, PMH-C, RYT
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98114
Hi! I'm Laura Radocchia, ARNP, PMHNP-BC, PMH-C, RYT. I believe in your natural resilience and have current openings to help you along your journey. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I provide many types of treatment, from therapy to psychiatric medications and integrative treatments. Integrative can mean supplements, vitamins, and herbs, as well as exploring the whole context of your wellbeing across a range of vital dimensions (nutritional, behavioral, social, physical, emotional, spiritual, occupational, environmental, etc.).
Hi! I'm Laura Radocchia, ARNP, PMHNP-BC, PMH-C, RYT. I believe in your natural resilience and have current openings to help you along your journey. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I provide many types of treatment, from therapy to psychiatric medications and integrative treatments. Integrative can mean supplements, vitamins, and herbs, as well as exploring the whole context of your wellbeing across a range of vital dimensions (nutritional, behavioral, social, physical, emotional, spiritual, occupational, environmental, etc.).
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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.