Trauma/PTSD Therapist in Asheville

Common symptoms of PTSD include:

• Re-experiencing symptoms: This can involve flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts about the traumatic event, causing the person to relive the experience.
• Avoidance: People with PTSD may try to avoid reminders of the traumatic event, including places, people, or activities that trigger distressing memories.
• Negative changes in thoughts and mood: This can lead to feelings of detachment, guilt, anger, or a persistent negative outlook on life.
• Arousal and reactivity: This can include being easily startled, feeling tense, having difficulty sleeping, and experiencing outbursts of anger.
• Duration and impairment: For a diagnosis of PTSD, these symptoms must persist for at least a month and significantly interfere with daily functioning and quality of life.

It’s important to note that not everyone who experiences a traumatic event will develop PTSD. Factors such as the nature of the trauma, individual resilience, and the presence of a support system can influence whether PTSD develops.  Taylor Houchens is in Asheville, NC and specializes in treating PTSD with a variety of modalities.