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PTSD Treatment in Colorado Springs
Trauma leaves a mark—not only emotionally but physically and neurologically. Whether you’ve experienced combat, an accident, violence, medical trauma, or a sudden loss, trauma can affect how you feel, think, and move through the world. At Rain Tree Mental Health, we offer evaluation and medication management for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adults in Colorado Springs and through telehealth across Colorado. Our goal is to help you feel safer, regain stability, and build a treatment plan that supports healing and resilience.
What is PTSD?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event such as actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence. This may include direct exposure, witnessing harm to others, learning that trauma happened to someone close to you, or repeated exposure to traumatic material (for example, first responders). Not everyone who experiences trauma develops PTSD, but for those who do, the impact can be profound.
Common signs of PTSD in adults
Symptoms of PTSD typically fall into these categories:
Trauma origins:
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Combat exposure or military trauma
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Serious accidents or medical trauma
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Physical or sexual assault
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Childhood abuse or neglect
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Domestic violence
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Sudden or unexpected loss
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Repeated exposure to traumatic events (such as first responder roles)
Intrusion / re-experiencing symptoms:
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Flashbacks or distressing memories that feel intrusive
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Nightmares related to the trauma
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Intense distress when reminded of the trauma
Avoidance and negative mood changes:
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Avoiding places, situations, or people connected to the trauma
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Emotional numbness or feeling detached from others
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Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed
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Persistent negative beliefs, guilt, shame, or fear
Hyper-arousal and reactivity:
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Feeling on guard, hypervigilant, or easily startled
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Difficulty sleeping or nightmares
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Irritability, anger, or sudden outbursts
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Trouble concentrating or staying focused
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Reckless or self-destructive behaviors
You do not need to experience every symptom listed here for PTSD to be present. If some of these experiences are interfering with your daily life, support is available.
How we evaluate PTSD at Rain Tree Mental Health
A thorough PTSD evaluation involves understanding how trauma has affected your life across emotional, physical, and functional domains. An evaluation may include:
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Discussion of your trauma history and current symptoms
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Review of how trauma has affected sleep, mood, concentration, and relationships
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Assessment of medical history, substance use, and co-occurring mental health conditions
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Use of validated screening tools when needed
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Safety assessment for self-harm or suicidal thoughts if present
We review our findings in clear, supportive language and work with you to determine next steps that match your goals.
Treatment and medication management
Treatment for PTSD often includes multiple components. Our role focuses on medication and coordinated care. Your plan may include:
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Medications to help with sleep problems, intrusive symptoms, hyperarousal, or mood changes
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Education about trauma’s effects on the brain and body
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Collaboration with trauma-informed therapists (such as EMDR or CBT providers) when helpful
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Regular follow-up visits focused on symptom improvement, challenges, and adjustment of treatment
You stay in control of your treatment. Our goal is to support you in ways that feel safe, collaborative, and empowering.
Is it PTSD or something else?
Trauma-related symptoms can overlap with anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, substance use issues, or medical conditions. We help you explore all possibilities rather than assume one explanation. Even if PTSD is not the primary diagnosis, we can still help you move forward with clarity and support.