Licensed ProvidersTelepsychiatry Available Serving Texas, Kansas & Minnesota
Conditions We Treat
Medication Management & Psychiatric Care for PTSD & Trauma-Related Stress
Trauma-informed psychiatric care and personalized medication management for adults living with post-traumatic stress disorder after violence, accidents, combat, assault, or birth trauma. About half of U.S. adults experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetime, but most do not develop PTSD, and for the 3.6% who do in any given year, treatment works. We focus on evidence-based medication management for intrusive memories, avoidance, negative mood, hypervigilance, and disrupted sleep, and we coordinate closely with your trauma-focused therapist.
Your Path Forward
3 Steps to Begin PTSD Care
Understand
We take time to understand what you've experienced, how trauma is showing up for you, including intrusive memories or nightmares, avoidance, negative thoughts about yourself and the world, and being on high alert, and how it affects your sleep, relationships, work, and sense of safety. We look at the whole picture, including co-occurring depression, anxiety, and substance use. There is no timeline on trauma; we meet you where you are.
Plan
We develop an individualized treatment plan based on your symptoms, preferences, and health history. Your plan may include evidence-based medication management, sleep-focused strategies, psychoeducation about why your nervous system is responding the way it is, and care coordination with your trauma-focused therapist if you have one.
Adjust
We monitor your progress through careful titration and regular follow-up, discuss your real-life experience with intrusive symptoms, sleep, and anxiety between visits, and make adjustments when needed, always pacing changes so you never feel rushed or destabilized.
Ready to feel safe in your own body again? Our providers are here to guide you through every step, from assessment to ongoing support.
Book an AppointmentWhy Choose Us
Trauma-Informed Care, Personalized to You
Trauma-Informed Providers
Our providers understand that trauma affects the whole nervous system, not just 'anxiety.' We practice trauma-informed psychiatry, prioritizing safety, choice, and pacing so that a medication visit never feels like another thing to endure.
Care Coordination with Your Therapist
The strongest outcomes come from medication and trauma-focused therapy, such as cognitive processing therapy (CPT), prolonged exposure (PE), or EMDR, working together. We coordinate directly with your therapist to align your care, and we support you in connecting with one if you haven't started yet.
Safety-First Medication Decisions
We follow current clinical guidance: evidence-based antidepressants as the foundation, targeted approaches for nightmares, and the careful avoidance of medications (like benzodiazepines) that guidelines recommend against for PTSD because they can worsen the condition long-term.
Flexible Access to Care
Attend appointments virtually from anywhere in Texas, Kansas, or Minnesota. In-person appointments are also available for patients who prefer or require an office visit.
Our Approach
How We Treat PTSD & Trauma-Related Stress
Collaborative Medication Management
We conduct a comprehensive evaluation and review how trauma is affecting your nervous system, sleep, and daily life.
When medication is appropriate, we focus on evidence-based options with the strongest support in current clinical guidelines: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as sertraline and paroxetine (the two FDA-approved medications for PTSD), and the serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) venlafaxine. We practice careful medication titration, starting low and adjusting based on your real-life response.
For distressing nightmares, we discuss targeted options with your provider, including prazosin, based on your specific presentation and the current evidence. We do not prescribe benzodiazepines for PTSD, consistent with clinical guidance that they offer no lasting benefit and can worsen outcomes over time.
Care Coordination with Trauma-Focused Therapy
Trauma-focused psychotherapy, including CPT, PE, and EMDR, is the gold-standard treatment for PTSD. We actively coordinate with your therapist to keep medication and therapy aligned, and we can help you connect with a qualified trauma-focused therapist if you don't have one. Medication is not a substitute for therapy; the two work best together.
Psychoeducation
We explain why your brain and body respond the way they do after trauma: the alarm system stuck on 'on,' the difference between normal trauma responses and PTSD, and why intrusive memories and avoidance happen. Understanding the 'why' is itself a grounding act, and we make it accessible and jargon-free.
Sleep & Nervous System Support
Trauma disrupts sleep and keeps the nervous system wired. We discuss realistic sleep strategies, grounding techniques, breathing tools, and daily rhythms that help your nervous system down-regulate, complementing your medication plan and your therapy work between sessions.
Recognizing the Signs
PTSD is not just a bad memory or 'still being bothered by it.' It involves four groups of symptoms that persist for more than a month after a traumatic event and interfere with daily life. A comprehensive 60-minute psychiatric evaluation can clarify what you're experiencing.
Intrusion & Re-experiencing Symptoms
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Unwanted memories
Distressing, intrusive recollections of the event that pop up without warning.
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Nightmares
Trauma-related dreams that disrupt sleep and leave you afraid to close your eyes.
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Flashbacks
Dissociative moments where you feel or act as if the event is happening again.
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Strong reactions to reminders
Intense emotional or physical distress, such as racing heart, shaking, and sweating, when exposed to trauma cues.
Avoidance Symptoms
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Avoiding thoughts and feelings
Trying not to think about the event or shutting down emotions related to it.
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Avoiding people, places, and situations
Steering clear of anything that reminds you of the trauma, even at real cost to your life.
Negative Thoughts & Mood Symptoms
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Negative beliefs
Persistent thoughts like 'I'm broken,' 'No one can be trusted,' or 'The world is completely dangerous.'
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Blame
Exaggerated blame of yourself or others for what happened.
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Emotional numbness
Feeling cut off, detached, or unable to experience positive emotions.
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Loss of interest
Reduced participation in activities you once cared about.
Understanding the Spectrum
Trauma Response vs. PTSD vs. Acute Stress vs. Complex Trauma
Feeling shaken after a traumatic event is normal, even good. It's your nervous system doing its job. PTSD is when that response gets stuck and starts running your life.
Normal Trauma Response
Distress, insomnia, and hypervigilance right after a traumatic event. Distressing but typically settles as the nervous system recalibrates. Does not require a diagnosis.
Acute Stress Disorder
Symptoms that closely resemble PTSD but resolve or change within one month of the event.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Intrusion, avoidance, negative thoughts and mood, and arousal symptoms persisting beyond a month and causing significant distress or functional impairment. Highly treatable with therapy and medication management.
Complex Trauma / cPTSD-Style Symptoms
Repeated or prolonged trauma (abuse, captivity, prolonged violence) can add layers like difficulty trusting, emotional dysregulation, and a fractured sense of self. We take these presentations seriously and tailor care accordingly.
Our Commitment
Treatment Goals We Work Toward Together
Reduced frequency and intensity of intrusive memories, nightmares, and flashbacks
More restful sleep and a nervous system that can down-regulate
Less avoidance and more room to re-engage with work, relationships, and life
A coordinated care plan, with medication and therapy working together, not in conflict
Find Care Near You
Local Psychiatric Care Across Our Core Regions
Our board-certified providers offer trauma-informed PTSD medication management across our three core service regions. Select your state below to view local clinic availability, state-specific telehealth regulations, and regional insurance networks. We serve veterans, first responders, survivors of violence and accidents, and parents navigating birth trauma.
Our Clinical Director
Who's Guiding Your Mental Health Journey
Dr. Ediomi Oduwole is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Perinatal Mental Health Certified clinician.
As Clinical Director of Pleasant Place Psychiatry, she provides thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and women's mental health concerns, including challenges during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
She takes time to listen, considers the whole person rather than symptoms alone, and ensures patients understand their diagnosis and treatment options.
Care may include psychiatric evaluation, medication management, psychoeducation, and practical lifestyle support tailored to each patient's needs and goals.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Take the First Step?
You don't have to keep living on guard. PTSD is not a weakness, and it is not a life sentence. With the right combination of trauma-informed care, medication support, and therapy, your nervous system can learn to feel safe again. Schedule a consultation and start that journey today.