PTSD Treatment
Compassionate, evidence-based care to help you feel safe and steady again.
Trauma changes the brain, and healing is possible
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a real, physical response to overwhelming experiences, not a sign of weakness or something you should be able to just move past. It can follow a car accident, an assault, a sudden loss, a medical emergency, or years of ongoing stress.
At North Jersey Health & Wellness, we treat PTSD with proven, trauma-focused care built around your pace and your history. Most people improve significantly with treatment, and reaching out early makes recovery more complete.
Signs and symptoms of PTSD
PTSD shows up differently for everyone, but these are common. If several have lasted more than a month or are disrupting your life, it is worth talking with a professional:
- Intrusive memories or flashbacks
- Nightmares or trouble sleeping
- Avoiding people, places, or reminders of the trauma
- Feeling on guard, tense, or easily startled
- Irritability or angry outbursts
- Feeling numb or detached from others
- Trouble concentrating
- Guilt, shame, or self-blame
- Negative changes in mood or outlook
- Physical reactions to reminders, like a racing heart
Trauma also raises the risk of depression and anxiety, which is why a full evaluation matters before assuming what you are dealing with.
If you are having thoughts of harming yourself, you do not have to wait for an appointment. Call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, any time, day or night.
PTSD is more common than most people think
You do not have to have served in the military to have PTSD. It can follow many kinds of experiences:
- A single traumatic event, such as an accident, assault, or disaster
- Ongoing or repeated trauma, sometimes called complex PTSD
- Medical trauma, such as a serious diagnosis or time in the ICU
- Loss of a loved one, especially sudden or violent loss
- Childhood trauma that surfaces later in life
How we treat PTSD at North Jersey Health & Wellness
Treatment starts with a real evaluation, then a plan built around your symptoms, history, and comfort. Depending on what you need, that plan may include:
- A thorough evaluation and accurate diagnosis
- Trauma-focused therapy, including approaches like EMDR
- Careful medication management when it helps with sleep, mood, or hyperarousal
- Individual and group therapy for connection and skills
- Whole-person support for sleep and daily stability
You will not be handed a plan and sent off on your own. Your therapy and medication are managed together, and we move at a pace that keeps you feeling safe.
What getting started looks like
- Book your first visit. One call or a few clicks, and we will get you on the schedule.
- Talk it through with a provider. An honest, careful evaluation, at your pace.
- Match to the right care. We shape a plan to what you actually need, then fine-tune it.
- Stay supported the whole way. Regular check-ins and adjustments until you feel like yourself.
PTSD care across North Jersey
We treat patients in person at four New Jersey locations, by secure telehealth, and with house calls when that works best:
Not sure which office is closest, or whether telehealth is right for you? Call us at (201) 588-3491 and we will help you figure it out.
Why patients trust us with their PTSD care
- Led by Dr. Derek Berberian, MD, board-certified in psychiatry and neurology
- A team that keeps your medication and therapy on the same page
- Four New Jersey offices, plus virtual visits and house calls
- Most major insurance accepted, with help checking your coverage
- Treatment built around you, adjusted as your needs change
PTSD treatment: common questions
What are the symptoms of PTSD?
Common symptoms include intrusive memories or flashbacks, nightmares, avoiding reminders of the trauma, feeling on guard or easily startled, irritability, emotional numbness, and trouble sleeping or concentrating. When these last more than a month and disrupt daily life, it is worth an evaluation.
How is PTSD treated?
PTSD is most often treated with trauma-focused therapy, sometimes combined with medication. Approaches like EMDR and cognitive processing therapy have strong results, and medication can help with sleep, mood, and hyperarousal. The right plan depends on your symptoms and comfort.
Can PTSD go away on its own?
Some people recover from a traumatic event without lasting symptoms. When symptoms persist beyond a month and interfere with daily life, that is PTSD, and it usually needs treatment. The good news is that PTSD responds very well to trauma-focused care.
Do you have to be a veteran to have PTSD?
No. While PTSD is common among veterans, most people with PTSD never served. It can follow accidents, assault, sudden loss, medical emergencies, or childhood trauma. Anyone who has been through something overwhelming can develop it.
When should I see a doctor about PTSD?
See a professional if symptoms last more than a month, or sooner if they are affecting your sleep, work, or relationships. If you are having thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 988 right away, any time.
Does insurance cover PTSD treatment?
Most major insurance plans cover PTSD treatment, including therapy and medication management. North Jersey Health & Wellness accepts most major plans. If you are unsure about your coverage, call (201) 588-3491 and we will help you check.
You can feel safe again
Healing from trauma is possible, and you do not have to do it alone. Reaching out is the first step, and we will take it from there.