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San Diego Psychologist
for Trauma, Stress, and Burnout

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
& Evidence-Based Therapies

If you’re dealing with trauma or PTSD, it can feel like your mind won’t slow down—replaying memories, staying on edge, or feeling disconnected from your life.

You don’t have to keep living that way. Effective, evidence-based therapy can help you regain a sense of control and feel more like yourself again.

What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?

It’s normal to be affected after a traumatic event

Early on, everyday tasks—like working, going to school, or spending time with others—can feel harder than usual

For most people, these reactions gradually improve over the course of a few weeks to a few months

If you don’t start feeling better after time has passed, you may have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

There isn’t one way that people experience trauma. Everyone is impacted by traumatic events in their own unique way.

What are Common Symptoms of Trauma or PTSD?

Blaming yourself for what happened

Beliefs that you will never be able trust or feel safe again

Having a hard time falling or staying asleep

Trouble concentrating on work or school

Exaggerated startle response to loud noises or sudden movements

Nightmares or unexpected painful reminders

Depression, panic attacks, substance abuse and addictions, & issues with intimacy

If you have any of these symptoms, PTSD therapies can help you recover

In-Person Trauma & PTSD Therapies in San Diego

Online PTSD Therapy in
California, Washington, Texas, & Florida

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What kinds of therapies are available for PTSD?

Prolonged Exposure Therapy

Build confidence to approach trauma-related memories and situations

Face your fears, step-by-step, so you can live your life once again

Cognitive Processing Therapy

Change your understanding and perspectives about yourself and others since your trauma

Learn how to get “unstuck” from negative thought patterns after traumatic events

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

Use bilateral movements or sounds to process your emotions and memories after a trauma

EMDR helps your brain process stuck memories so they feel less intense and less disruptive to your life

Written Exposure Therapy

A powerful, brief therapy that uses writing to help your brain process and reduce the impact of painful memories

For additional information about available treatments for PTSD, visit the National Center for PTSD, the NIMH PTSD Information Page or the APA Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Personalizing Your Care

The best treatment for you depends on your goals, preferences, and unique strengths or struggles

Treatment works best when the treatment rationale makes sense to you and aligns with your values

Its always okay to ask questions so you can feel more confident and comfortable about your options with care

Therapy helps support your mind and body’s natural capacity to heal from trauma

In-Person Trauma & PTSD Therapies in San Diego

Online PTSD Therapy in
California, Washington, Texas, & Florida

Ready to Take the First Step?

Schedule A Consultation with Dr. Sage

Sage Psychological Services, PC

Sage Schuitevoerder, PhD
San Diego Psychologist
for Trauma, Stress, and Burnout

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