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The first step is a quick online form, where you’ll tell us more about your PTSD symptoms and what you’re looking for. We’ll match you with clinicians who fit your needs.
Your first appointment is a full 60-minute evaluation. Your clinician will ask about your symptoms, medical history, and personal history to determine if PTSD may be affecting your mental health and daily life.
You and your clinician will build a care plan that reflects your needs—which may include medication, therapy referrals, or both. Everything is tailored, collaborative, and designed to help you move forward at your own pace.
Effective PTSD treatment plans typically involve a combination of medication management and trauma-focused therapy like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and EMDR. Medications can help stabilize mood, reduce anxiety, and decrease intrusive symptoms like flashbacks of the traumatic experience.
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) work to increase the level of serotonin in the brain, a chemical messenger that affects mood, emotion, and sleep. These medications are typically well tolerated, with a lower risk of side effects than other types of antidepressants, and are often the first-line medications for depression.
Common medications:
Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) increase the level of both serotonin and another neurotransmitter, norepinephrine, in the brain. Like SSRIs, SNRIs are first-line depression medications that are typically well tolerated.
Common medications:
There are antidepressants that target different chemicals in the brain than SSRIs or SNRIs, referred to as atypical antidepressants. They can be a good fit if you have experienced side effects from other types of depression medication. They can be taken on their own or in combination with other medications that treat depression symptoms.
Common medications:
Depending on your symptoms, your psychiatrist may also recommend other medications, including anti-anxiety medications or insomnia medications to help address symptoms like agitation and sleep problems. Mood stabilizers are also sometimes used to treat PTSD, typically if first-line medications haven’t been effective, or if you are experiencing specific PTSD symptoms like anger or irritation.
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Your first visit is a full hour to give your clinician time to understand your experiences, symptoms, and goals.
If medication is part of your care, you’ll meet with your psychiatrist for regular follow-up visits and adjust your plan as needed.
PTSD treatment often involves a combination of medication and in person or online therapy. If therapy could help your symptoms, we’ll connect you with a trusted provider, sometimes even within Talkiatry.
Effective PTSD care requires consistency. Our telehealth model makes it easier to maintain that continuity with one psychiatrist, over time.
Our psychiatrists are trained in trauma-informed care and specialize in diagnosing and treating PTSD. You'll be matched with a mental health professional who listens, understands, and knows how to help with evidence-based treatment.
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Yes. Licensed psychiatrists can prescribe many medications for PTSD through a secure online visit. Your treatment plan is personalized, and we’ll work with you to find an option that feels right. We’ll send your prescriptions to your local pharmacy electronically.
Due to federal and state regulations, certain states require an in-person visit before controlled substances can be prescribed. If this affects your treatment, we’ll talk you through your options during your initial evaluation.
The most common type of medications prescribed for PTSD are antidepressants, including SSRIs and SNRIs. These can help control many of the primary symptoms, like sadness, worry, fear, anger, or numbness. Mood stabilizers are also sometimes prescribed to treat certain PTSD symptoms like anger, agitation, and irritability. Depending on your symptoms, your psychiatrist may also recommend anti-anxiety or insomnia medications to address agitation and sleep problems.
Effective treatment for PTSD typically involves medication and evidence-based therapies such as trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and more.
There’s no set number. Some people see improvement after a few appointments, while others benefit from ongoing support over time. Your care plan will be tailored to your needs, and your psychiatrist will check in regularly to track progress and adjust your treatment plan as needed. They may recommend other forms of support such as trauma therapy.
Side effects depend on the specific medication. Your psychiatrist will explain any potential side effects before starting treatment and help you weigh the pros and cons of each option.
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