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Bluebird Psychiatry
PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES IN AUSTIN, TX
PTSD Treatment in Austin and the Westlake Area
Trauma can reshape how safe the world feels long after the event itself is over. At Bluebird Psychiatry, our psychiatrist and psychiatric nurse practitioners diagnose and treat PTSD with a therapeutic, whole-person approach, working alongside your therapist when you have one to relieve your symptoms and help you feel like yourself again. New patients are typically seen quickly, because we know trauma symptoms rarely wait for a convenient time to show up.
PTSD Q & A
What is PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health condition that can develop after a traumatic experience, such as an assault, an accident, combat, childhood abuse, or a natural disaster. About 7 to 8% of people who live through trauma go on to develop PTSD. Unlike the distress most people feel and recover from after a hard event, PTSD symptoms often don't surface right away, and they can grow more disruptive over time rather than fading.
What are the signs of PTSD?
PTSD symptoms generally fall into four categories:
- Intrusive thoughts. Flashbacks and nightmares that can feel as vivid and real as the original event.
- Avoidance. Steering clear of people, places, or situations that bring the memory back, sometimes to the point that it limits daily life.
- Negative thoughts and feelings. Persistent shame, guilt, anger, or distrust of others.
- Heightened reactivity. Irritability, angry outbursts, trouble sleeping, or turning to substances to numb difficult memories.
How is PTSD treated?
Every treatment plan starts with a thorough evaluation to understand your history and symptoms. From there, your provider builds a plan around you, often including medication to ease symptoms like anxiety, low mood, or sleep disruption, and always in coordination with your therapist if you're working with one. As treatment progresses, we continue to adjust the plan together so you're never on autopilot in your own care.
How soon can I be seen?
We know that waiting weeks for an appointment while you're struggling isn't acceptable, so we prioritize fast access to evaluations for new patients. Call our office and our team will work to get you in quickly.
Do you accept insurance?
Bluebird Psychiatry is in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO plans, and we also welcome patients who prefer to pay directly for the flexibility, privacy, and continuity that comes with it. Call our office and we're happy to walk through your specific plan with you before your first visit.
Is telehealth available for PTSD treatment?
We see PTSD patients in person at our Austin area office, which is our preferred way to work, and we also offer telehealth for patients who need the added flexibility. Either way, you'll have the same provider and the same continuity of care.
If you're living with PTSD symptoms, call Bluebird Psychiatry at 512-521-0868 or request an appointment online. We're here to help you feel safe, understood, and supported again.
