Living with post-traumatic stress disorder means carrying the weight of a past experience into every present moment. If trauma is controlling your life — your sleep, your relationships, your sense of safety — PTSD treatment in Olympia, WA at Healthy Minds Psychiatry can help. Dr. Rajwant Kler, DNP, PMHNP-BC provides evidence-based, trauma-informed psychiatric care for patients in Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm, Tenino, and throughout Washington via telehealth.
What Is PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that develops after exposure to a traumatic event — such as combat, assault, accident, natural disaster, childhood abuse, or the sudden loss of a loved one. Not everyone who experiences trauma develops PTSD, but for those who do, the impact can be profound and long-lasting.
PTSD is not a sign of weakness. It is a recognized psychiatric condition that responds well to treatment when properly diagnosed and managed.
PTSD Symptoms to Watch For
- Intrusive symptoms — Flashbacks, nightmares, unwanted distressing memories of the traumatic event
- Avoidance — Avoiding people, places, thoughts, or feelings that are reminders of the trauma
- Negative changes in mood and thinking — Persistent guilt, shame, emotional numbness, detachment from others, loss of interest in activities
- Hyperarousal — Difficulty sleeping, being easily startled, angry outbursts, difficulty concentrating, hypervigilance (always feeling “on guard”)
If these symptoms have persisted for more than a month and are affecting your daily life, a psychiatric evaluation in Olympia, WA is the right next step.
PTSD Treatment at Healthy Minds Psychiatry in Olympia, WA
Dr. Kler provides trauma-informed psychiatric care designed to help you reclaim your life. PTSD treatment at Healthy Minds Psychiatry may include:
- Psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis — A thorough assessment of your trauma history, symptoms, and how PTSD is affecting your functioning
- Medication management — SSRIs and SNRIs are first-line medications for PTSD and can significantly reduce intrusive symptoms, hyperarousal, and depression. Other medications may be added to address specific symptoms such as nightmares or sleep disturbance.
- Therapy coordination — Dr. Kler can coordinate your psychiatric care with trauma-focused therapists when appropriate, ensuring integrated treatment
- Ongoing monitoring — Regular follow-up to track symptom response and adjust treatment as you progress
Telehealth PTSD Treatment Available Throughout Washington State
We understand that for some patients with PTSD, leaving home can feel overwhelming. That is why Healthy Minds Psychiatry offers telehealth PTSD treatment via secure video visit throughout Washington State — including Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm, and Tenino.
Dr. Kler is currently accepting new patients for PTSD treatment in Olympia, WA. No referral is required.
Take the first step. Learn more about PTSD treatment at Healthy Minds Psychiatry, submit your new patient form online, or call 360-704-2362.
