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Trauma & PTSD · Madison & Starkville, MS

Trauma and PTSD treatment in Mississippi.

Vitality Counseling treats trauma and PTSD in Madison and Starkville, Mississippi, and by telehealth. 4 therapists and 3 psychiatric prescribers list trauma and PTSD as a specialty, offering therapy and medication management.

  • Madison & Starkville, MS
  • In person & telehealth
  • Adults, adolescents & children
  • Therapy & medication under one roof
  • Minimal wait times
In short

Trauma is the lasting effect of a deeply distressing or frightening experience. Our therapists use trauma-informed care and specialized approaches including trauma-focused CBT and EMDR, plus DBT skills for managing intense emotions.

What is trauma and PTSD?

Trauma is the lasting effect of a deeply distressing or frightening experience. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after trauma and cause memories, nightmares, avoidance and feeling constantly on guard long after the danger has passed.

Common signs

  • Intrusive memories, flashbacks or nightmares
  • Avoiding reminders of what happened
  • Feeling jumpy, on guard or easily startled
  • Negative changes in mood or beliefs about yourself
  • Trouble sleeping or concentrating
  • Feeling numb or disconnected

Everyone's experience is different. Only a qualified clinician can make a diagnosis.

How we treat trauma and PTSD at Vitality.

Our therapists use trauma-informed care and specialized approaches including trauma-focused CBT and EMDR, plus DBT skills for managing intense emotions. Our psychiatric prescribers can evaluate and treat PTSD symptoms with medication when appropriate.

Because therapy and medication management are under one roof, your therapist and prescriber can coordinate your care.

About therapy

If you're having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 (24/7). Emergencies: 911.
Questions

Questions about trauma and PTSD.

How does Vitality Counseling treat trauma and PTSD?

Our therapists use trauma-informed care and specialized approaches including trauma-focused CBT and EMDR, plus DBT skills for managing intense emotions. Our psychiatric prescribers can evaluate and treat PTSD symptoms with medication when appropriate.

Who treats trauma and PTSD at Vitality?
When should I seek help for trauma and PTSD?

Reach out if memories of a difficult experience are affecting your sleep, mood, relationships or daily life, whether it happened recently or long ago.

Can I get help for trauma and PTSD by telehealth?
What is EMDR?

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing is a structured therapy that helps the brain process distressing memories so they become less overwhelming. It's one of the trauma approaches our clinicians are certified in.

Do I need a referral?

No. You can book directly online or by calling either office.

Ready when you are.

Book online in a few minutes, or call and we'll find a time that works, often within days.