PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing a traumatic event that caused shock, fear, or a sense of danger. Individuals with PTSD may react strongly to everyday triggers, such as loud noises or unexpected physical contact. They might also go to great lengths to avoid people, places, or situations that remind them of the trauma.
If disturbing thoughts or intense emotions persist for more than a month, or if they interfere with daily life, it is important to consult a mental health professional. Early treatment can help manage and reduce PTSD symptoms effectively.
At Peak Wellness Psychiatry, we offer a holistic approach to online psychiatry. We can include medications when appropriate, lifestyle modifications, nutrition guidance, and support for overall wellness. Our goal is to help each patient move beyond everyday symptom management toward optimal mental wellness, enabling them to thrive at their best.
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are commonly prescribed medications for conditions like PTSD, anxiety, and depression. They work by balancing serotonin, a key neurotransmitter that affects mood, sleep, and emotional regulation. By modulating serotonin activity in both the central and peripheral nervous systems, SSRIs help reduce symptoms of PTSD, including intrusive thoughts, hyperarousal, and mood instability.
Below is a list of commonly prescribed SSRIs for PTSD treatment:
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) are a class of antidepressants that can also be effective in treating PTSD. Sometimes called dual-acting antidepressants, SNRIs work by balancing two key brain chemicals: serotonin and norepinephrine. By regulating these neurotransmitters, SNRIs help reduce PTSD symptoms such as anxiety, hyperarousal, and mood swings.
Below is a list of commonly prescribed SNRIs for PTSD:
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Here is the list of insurance that we take:
Aetna • Aetna Student Health • Anthem • Blue Cross • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) • Cigna and Evernorth • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA) • Humana • Meritain Health • Optum • Oxford • United Medical Resources (UMR) • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH • RegalMed
Here is the list of insurance that we take:
Aetna • Aetna Student Health • Blue Shield • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) • First Choice Health | FCH • Cigna and Evernorth • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA) • Meritain Health • Optum • Oxford • United Medical Resources (UMR) • Regence • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH • TriCare – TriWest
Here is the list of insurance that we take:
Aetna • Aetna Student Health • Anthem • Blue Cross • Blue Shield • BlueCross and BlueShield • Carelon Behavioral Health • Cigna and Evernorth • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA) • Meritain Health • Optum • Oxford • United Medical Resources (UMR) • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
When using your insurance, you may sometimes have costs such as copay, coinsurance, or deductible.
We’ll call your insurance before your appointment. Based on what your insurance tells us, you will be charged according to your insurance benefits.
For self pay option, you can use your credit card or HSA/FSA.
Self pay rates are $289 for first visit and $169 for follow-up visits.
We apply a holistic approach tailored to your unique needs to help you get at the root cause of your problems. This helps the medications to work more effectively to help you to get the best possible outcome
Our expert psychiatric providers are carefully selected for their ability to deliver exceptional, evidence-based mental health care. Each clinician brings years of experience helping individuals manage anxiety,ADHD, depression, bipolar, and other mental health conditions.
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Our expert providers have each helped thousands of patients successfully overcome conditions such as anxiety, ADHD, depression, bipolar, and many other common mental health challenges.
In most casts, we can see patients online without in person appointments. However, there are certain cases such as the ones below where in person would be a better option.
Online care may not be a good fit for people with certain disorders or situations such as these:
In these four cases, it’s better that you be seen in person for your visits.
Existing patients can contact their provider by clicking here through our Spruce App. For your convenience, we offer 24/7 messaging through our secure phone app.
You can also send us an email message at info@peakwellnesspsych.com
