Veterans and PTSD

We owe our freedom to the women and men who have served in our military. Unfortunately, serving on the front lines or state-side can have unwanted consequences, including difficulty readjusting to civilian life or even Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD in veterans is all too common, and many veterans feel uncomfortable or find it difficult to get services from the VA. To make matters worse, there can be a waiting list for those who seek help from the VA.

At Birmingham Anxiety and Trauma Therapy, we provide PTSD therapy to help with the shortage of services to veterans. We consider it a privilege to work with veterans and their families, and have developed an understanding of the unique struggles associated with military service. We DO NOT take a “one size fits all” approach to treatment. Instead, we have a variety of options for treatment – and we don’t believe that treatment needs to be re-traumatizing! We will work together to find the best approach for you, and continue to assess that your therapy is where you want it to be. We work for you in your therapy!

Some of the many approaches we have used in the treatment for veterans with PTSD include:

Relaxation and Guided Imagery
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Meditation
Internal Family Systems
Breathing Techniques
Self-Awareness and Grounding
Self-Expression
Feelings Identification
Stress Inoculation Therapy
Referral sources for appropriate medication stabilization

We consider it a privilege to work with veterans and their families

If you are looking for relief, contact us today to make an appointment with a PTSD specialist in Birmingham!

Resources

Anxiety Disorders Association of America
The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the prevention, treatment and cure of anxiety disorders.

Freedom from Fear
Freedom From Fear is a national not-for-profit mental health advocacy association who seek to impact the lives of people affected by anxiety, depression, and related disorders.

National Institute of Mental Health
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead Federal agency for research on mental and behavioral disorders. NIMH works to improve mental health through biomedical research on mind, brain, and behavior.