PTSD

Psychiatry and medication management located in Sioux Falls and Yankton, South Dakota. Telehealth available in Washington, Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa, and Wisconsin

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. This can happen at any age and may be triggered by events such as:

  • Violence
  • Sexual or physical abuse
  • Natural disasters
  • Car accidents
  • Serious medical emergencies
  • Military combat
  • The unexpected loss of a loved one

PTSD affects about 7-8% of people in the U.S. at some point in their lives. At Elevate Minds Psychiatry, we offer thorough diagnostic evaluations both in-office and through our convenient telemedicine platform to help identify PTSD symptoms.

Our caring and experienced team works closely with you to develop a personalized treatment plan. Using a combination of medication and psychotherapy, we aim to ease anxiety, reduce flashbacks, and support your journey toward lasting relief and emotional balance.

You don’t have to face PTSD alone. Call our office today to schedule an evaluation and take the first step toward healing.
For some, symptoms of PTSD appear soon after a traumatic event, while for others, they may emerge months or even years later. If you’re experiencing symptoms that impact your daily life, relationships, or ability to fulfill responsibilities, scheduling a diagnostic evaluation at Elevate Minds Psychiatry can be an important first step.

  • Common symptoms include:
  • Flashbacks
  • Nightmares
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Distressing or intrusive thoughts
  • Avoiding people, places, or events

You might also notice physical symptoms like a racing heart, excessive sweating, or nausea linked to your PTSD.

Our compassionate psychiatry team offers thorough screenings both in-person and through our secure telemedicine platform. We’ll work with you to confirm your diagnosis and create a personalized care plan designed to ease your symptoms and nurture your mental well-being over the long term.

Your treatment for PTSD often includes a personalized combination of therapies designed to support your healing journey. This may involve medications to help manage anxiety, depression, or sleep difficulties, alongside evidence-based psychotherapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), prolonged exposure therapy, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Your provider will work closely with you to identify your unique triggers and equip you with practical tools to cope with symptoms in healthy, empowering ways. Together, you’ll build strategies to reduce distress, improve emotional resilience, and regain control over your life.

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