Trauma doesn’t always fade with time. For some, its impact lingers, showing up in flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, or avoidance of everyday situations. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It’s not a sign of weakness—it’s your mind and body responding to something overwhelming, and it deserves real care and support.
At Elysium Mental Health in Bradenton, Florida, Dr. Marco Rabines provides evidence-informed psychiatric care for individuals living with PTSD. His approach is thoughtful, respectful, and centered on your comfort, helping you build a path forward at a pace that feels manageable.
What Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
PTSD can arise after a traumatic experience such as military combat, physical assault, natural disasters, serious accidents, or the sudden loss of a loved one. It’s marked by a persistent stress response that continues well beyond the initial threat, affecting emotional, mental, and physical well-being.
Symptoms of PTSD often fall into four categories:
- Intrusion: Flashbacks, distressing memories, or nightmares that bring the trauma back vividly.
- Avoidance: Steering clear of reminders, places, or people associated with the trauma.
- Changes in thinking or mood: Emotional numbness, guilt, anger, or difficulty feeling joy.
- Arousal symptoms: Hypervigilance, sleep disturbance, irritability, or being easily startled.
Symptoms may begin soon after a traumatic event or appear months later. They can vary in severity and may come and go, often triggered by stress, anniversaries, or environmental cues.
How It’s Diagnosed
PTSD is diagnosed through a structured psychiatric evaluation that reviews your symptom history, trauma exposure, emotional responses, and coping patterns. Dr. Rabines approaches this process with care and patience, allowing you to share only what you’re comfortable disclosing. Diagnosis also includes ruling out other conditions that may overlap, such as anxiety, depression, or acute stress disorder.
Treatment Options
For Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, care addresses trauma-related symptoms such as hyperarousal, intrusive memories, and emotional numbing. Telehealth treatment is trauma-informed and may include pharmacologic support alongside therapeutic interventions aimed at improving safety and emotional regulation. The objective is recovery, resilience, and improved day-to-day functioning.
Why Choose Elysium Mental Health for PTSD Treatment?
Dr. Marco Rabines is a board-certified psychiatrist with years of experience helping individuals navigate trauma-related mental health challenges. He offers a respectful, non-rushed environment where your needs come first and your input is part of every decision. Treatment is never one-size-fits-all—it’s tailored to reflect your history, current symptoms, and goals for the future.
Elysium Mental Health also provides telepsychiatry services, allowing you to receive care from wherever you feel safest. Whether you’re starting treatment for the first time or returning after a break, you’ll receive consistent, high-quality care from a provider who values your story and believes in your resilience.
Support That Meets You Where You Are
PTSD can make daily life feel unpredictable or overwhelming, but healing is possible with compassionate care. Elysium Mental Health in Bradenton, FL, is here to help you take the next step with personalized psychiatric support. Request an appointment by calling (941) 900-4310.
