Trauma's Aftermath: Navigating Challenges and Seeking Hope in PTSD Treatment

Posted: May 13, 2025

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. For those with PTSD, daily life can feel overwhelming and unsafe, and symptoms often interfere with relationships, work, and personal growth. However, PTSD therapy can help individuals heal and move forward. The therapists at Chestnut Oak Counseling in Centennial, Colorado, are here to explain PTSD and how to find hope in PTSD treatment.

Understanding PTSD

PTSD is often triggered by events that disrupt a person's sense of safety or control, such as physical or emotional abuse, car accidents, loss of a loved one, military combat, medical trauma, or natural disasters. While some can recover from trauma with time and support, others develop persistent symptoms. Risk factors may include:

The severity or duration of the traumatic event
A lack of social support
A history of previous trauma or mental health concerns

Symptoms of PTSD

With PTSD, the emotional and physiological impact of trauma lingers long after the event has passed. Some common symptoms of PTSD are:

Intrusive thoughts
Flashbacks or nightmares
Avoiding situations, people, or places that remind the person of their trauma
Feelings of guilt, shame, or numbness
Heightened arousal, difficulty sleeping, irritability, or feeling constantly on edge

These symptoms are your nervous system’s attempt to protect you and process what happened, but they can also be deeply distressing. The good news is that recovery is possible with the proper support.

Our Treatment Options

At Chestnut Oak Counseling, we specialize in trauma-informed care. Our therapists use evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s needs, including:

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to process traumatic memories and reduce emotional distress
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns
Mindfulness-based practices, which help individuals stay grounded in the present moment and manage stress

Healing means feeling safe again. If you’re ready to take the first step, we’re here to walk with you.

Guiding You on This Journey

You don’t have to navigate this alone. Compassionate support is available at Chestnut Oak Counseling in Centennial, CO. Please reach out today to learn more about PTSD treatment and schedule a consultation.