After a traumatic experience, memories, sleep problems, or feeling constantly on guard can affect daily life. We offer in-person trauma-focused therapy for adults in West Hartford, with time to discuss your concerns and choose an approach together.
Treatment starts with understanding your experience and choosing a plan together.
Cognitive processing therapy, or CPT, helps you examine how trauma has affected beliefs about safety, trust, responsibility and yourself. The work supports more balanced ways of understanding the experience and its impact.
Prolonged exposure is a structured therapy that helps reduce avoidance of trauma memories and safe situations connected with fear. The clinician explains the approach and plans the work with you. It can be emotionally demanding, and concerns about readiness or pacing are part of the discussion.
Sleep problems, depression and anxiety may also need attention. Medication can be considered when appropriate. Your clinicians can coordinate therapy and prescribing, and discuss a referral if a different level of care would better meet your needs.
A conversation about what has been happening and what you would like to change.
We ask about current symptoms, safety, health history and how daily life has been affected. You do not need to describe every detail of a traumatic event at the first appointment. We discuss the available approaches, your questions and what treatment would involve before agreeing on a plan.
We explain the options, answer your questions and discuss follow-up based on your needs. You can ask about benefits, possible risks and other approaches before making a decision.
All visits are in person at 10 Princeton St, Ste N, West Hartford, CT 06110. We do not offer telehealth.
An evaluation considers the full picture, including other concerns that may overlap.
After a traumatic experience, some people have unwanted memories, nightmares, avoidance or a continuing sense of danger. When symptoms persist and interfere with life, an evaluation can help determine whether PTSD or another condition is involved. These reactions are not a personal failure.
People respond to trauma in different ways, and symptoms may appear or become more noticeable later. You can ask for support even if you are unsure whether PTSD describes your experience. An initial visit can focus on current difficulties and what helps you feel able to participate in care.
These examples can help you describe what you are experiencing. They are not a self-diagnosis.
If symptoms are affecting daily life, relationships or your ability to look after yourself, it is reasonable to ask for support. You do not need to be certain about a diagnosis before contacting us.
Notes about when symptoms happen, what makes them better or worse, and what you have already tried can help start the conversation.
Request an appointmentPractical answers to help you decide on your next step.
Yes. Some people notice symptoms later or find that reminders and life changes bring them into focus. A clinician considers both your current experience and your history.
No. The first visit is for understanding your current needs and discussing care. You can tell the clinician when a question feels difficult or when you need a pause.
No. CPT and prolonged exposure are specific approaches. We discuss what each involves and whether it is appropriate for your symptoms and goals.
Sleep concerns can be included in your assessment and treatment plan. Depending on the cause, recommendations may involve therapy, medication or another assessment.
All appointments are in person at our West Hartford office for adults 18 and over. We do not offer telehealth.
You can request an appointment directly. Insurance requirements vary, so the office can help check whether your plan requires a referral or authorization and discuss expected costs. Contact us about coverage or self-pay before scheduling.
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Sources: NIMH: PTSD, VA: Cognitive processing therapy, VA: Prolonged exposure. This page provides general information. Your clinician can help determine what applies to you.
Contact our West Hartford office to request an in-person visit. You can tell us what has been difficult and ask about the next step.
