PTSD & trauma treatment in Bellevue, WAHealing is possible after trauma.

Trauma-focused therapies, such as cognitive processing therapy, prolonged exposure and EMDR, are among the most effective. Certain medications also help. Many people benefit from both, and we coordinate with therapists to support your care.

Yes. Symptoms sometimes appear months or years later, often triggered by a new stressor or reminder. It’s never too late to get help.

No. Your psychiatric evaluation focuses on how symptoms affect you now. You decide what to share and when. Our care is trauma-informed and moves at your pace.

Complex PTSD can develop after long-lasting or repeated trauma, such as ongoing abuse. Along with PTSD symptoms, it can affect emotional regulation, self-image and relationships. It is treatable with specialized care.

Yes. Certain medications can reduce nightmares and improve sleep for some people with PTSD. Better sleep often makes other symptoms easier to manage.

No. Strong reactions after a traumatic event, such as trouble sleeping or feeling on edge, are common and often ease over the following weeks. When symptoms last more than a month or get in the way of daily life, it may be PTSD, and an evaluation can help.

Yes. Children and teens can develop PTSD after a frightening event. In young children, signs can look different, such as replaying the event in play, new fears, clinginess, or changes in sleep or behavior. We provide psychiatric care for children and adolescents as well as adults, with parents or caregivers involved in the plan.

Yes. We’re in-network with TRICARE and TriWest, which cover many service members, veterans and military families. Before your first visit, our team verifies your coverage.

The first psychiatric evaluation takes about 60 minutes. Follow-up visits take about 30 minutes, in person in Bellevue or by telehealth.

Please bring a photo ID, your insurance card and a list of current medications. If you’ve had earlier evaluations or treatment, including therapy, those records help too. You don’t need to bring anything about the trauma itself.

Yes. Evaluations and follow-up visits are available by secure telehealth anywhere in Washington State, as well as in person at our Bellevue office.

We’re in-network with most major insurance plans, including Medicare, and self-pay is available. Before your first visit, our team verifies your coverage.