PTSD Treatment in Miami

Understanding the concern

After a traumatic experience, some people develop persistent intrusive memories, avoidance, changes in mood or beliefs, and heightened alertness. Trauma responses vary, and not every distressing reaction meets criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder.

Common signs and symptoms

• Nightmares, intrusive memories, or feeling as if the event is happening again
• Avoiding reminders, conversations, places, or activities
• Emotional numbness, guilt, shame, detachment, or persistent negative beliefs
• Hypervigilance, irritability, exaggerated startle, or sleep problems
• Symptoms that interfere with relationships, school, work, or safety

What a psychiatric evaluation considers

Dr. Brian Villa, MD reviews trauma-related symptoms at a pace that respects the patient, along with mood, anxiety, sleep, substance use, medical history, medications, daily functioning, prior treatment, and current safety.

Care at Renova Health

Care may include education, psychiatric medication management, talk therapy, and coordination with another clinician. When trauma-focused psychotherapy such as CPT, prolonged exposure, or EMDR is indicated, Renova Health can discuss referral to a therapist trained in that approach.

In-office and telehealth appointments

Renova Health offers in-office psychiatric appointments in Miami and telehealth for eligible patients located in Florida. Availability and clinical appropriateness depend on the individual concern and level of care needed.

When to seek immediate help

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for an immediate safety concern, suicide attempt, severe intoxication, psychosis with unsafe behavior, inability to care for yourself, or another medical or psychiatric emergency. For emotional distress or suicidal crisis, call or text 988.