Are These PTSD Symptoms Making Life More Difficult?
Behavioral Concerns
- Experiencing flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts about the traumatic event
- Avoiding places, activities, or people that remind you of the trauma
- Being easily startled or feeling constantly on edge
Emotional Concerns
- Persistent feelings of fear, horror, anger, guilt, or shame
- Difficulty feeling positive emotions or feeling detached from others
- Sudden mood changes and irritability, affecting relationships and daily functioning
At ResWell, our collaborative team of mental health specialists offers comprehensive post-traumatic stress disorder treatments personalized to your unique situation, helping to foster healing, recovery, and ongoing support.
Find Support to Recover From PTSD and Its Symptoms
With an Experienced Team of Doctors, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Nurse Practitioners, Physical Wellness Experts, and a Clinical Dietitian
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| Persistent fear and reliving the trauma |
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Increased feelings of safety and present moment awareness |
| Avoidance of trauma reminders |
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Gradual re-engagement with life’s activities |
| Hyperarousal and sleep disturbances |
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Improved sleep patterns and reduced hypervigilance |
| Emotional numbness and relationship struggles |
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Renewed connections and emotional availability |
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Difficulty functioning at work, home, and in social settings |
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Improved ability to function in these settings |
Get the Facts from PTSD Specialists
Around 6% of Americans will experience PTSD at some point in their lives.
PTSD can develop after any traumatic event, affecting not just veterans but also survivors of abuse, accidents, disasters, and other traumatic experiences.
Around half of all American adults will experience at least one trauma in their lifetime.
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PTSD Treatment Looks Different at ResWell
You May Benefit From Our Integrative, Evidence-Based Therapies:
Psychotherapy
- Psychotherapy, or “talk therapy,” is an evidence-based treatment that can help people with PTSD identify negative emotions, thought patterns, and behaviors stemming from the condition.
- Different types of therapy, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, can help you process trauma, learn effective coping skills for difficult situations or triggers, and develop new ways of thinking. Therapy also helps support you through recurring PTSD symptoms or other challenges that may arise in the future.
- Psychotherapy can work well with other PTSD treatments, including medication management and evidence-based wellness programs.
Medication Management
- Medication management for PTSD helps ensure medications are used appropriately and effectively to minimize potential risks or side effects.
- If medication could be beneficial, you will receive a personalized plan using medications and dosages tailored to your unique needs and how you respond to treatment.
- Our goal is to use the necessary amount of medication to effectively manage PTSD symptoms, as well as re-evaluate your need for medication regularly.
Personalized Fitness, Nutrition, & Mindfulness Programs
- Physical wellness helps support optimal mental health and can increase the benefits you receive from PTSD treatment. You will receive expert guidance on improving your overall wellness as part of your PTSD treatment plan.
- Our clinical dietitian will develop an effective nutritional plan to help nourish your mind and body.
- Our resiliency coaches will provide you with personalized physical activity/yoga routines, mindfulness exercises, and meditation techniques to support whole-person healing.
Meet Our Team
Restoring Compassion. Building Resilience. Creating Community.
Francisco Navarro, MD
Founder & CEO of ResWell
Clinical Director
Triple Board-Certified Psychiatrist
Ken Cervera, BA, NASM
Director of Wellness for ResWell
Certified Trainer
Katie Adler, BFA, ACSM
Fitness Clinician
Certified Trainer
Alexandra C. Vite, PMHNP-BC
Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Joe Garcia, PMHNP-BC
Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Michelle Banzet, MA, CYT
Director of Community Wellness & Communications
Yoga & Meditation Clinician
Elizabeth J. Ledbetter, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Director of EquusLed
Deborah Edgar, PhD, LMFT
Psychotherapist
Jennifer Hichar, PMHNP-BC
Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Karina Anaya, MD
Board-Certified Adult, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Iris Navarro, MD
Board-Certified Physician in Family Medicine
Director of Neurovert
Adam K. Herdina, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Lusine Aleksanian
Vice President of Operations
Golie Khayef, DrPH
Clinical Dietitian
Michael Enenbach, MD
Senior Child, Adolescent, & Adult Psychiatrist
How Our ResWell Team Approach Supports Your PTSD Recovery Journey
Our providers understand that processing and recovering from trauma is challenging for people with PTSD to navigate alone. It’s why we use our ResWell Team Approach to guide you throughout each step of your recovery — we stabilize your mental health, support you in maintaining your progress, and strengthen your resiliency to prepare you for future obstacles.
Our mental health experts will develop an integrative treatment plan to address the root cause of your PTSD, treat its symptoms, and provide you with ongoing support as you heal.
We can coordinate with your family members, doctors, therapists, employers, and other professionals to ensure you are supported in all aspects of daily life.
To support mind-body healing, our clinical dietitian will help develop an effective nutritional plan. Additionally, our resiliency coaches will provide personalized mindfulness exercises, meditation techniques, and physical activity/yoga routines.
We will guide you in building Mental Health Equity. Developed by Dr. Navarro, Mental Health Equity is the philosophy that promoting nutrition, fitness, sleep, and mindfulness can help optimize mental well-being and foster resiliency against difficult situations, symptoms, or future setbacks.
You can enter into our Cycle of ResWell Health in any of the phases of care. You can also visit to receive guidance on mindfulness, meditation, and movement/fitness, whether you are an active patient or not.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex and serious mental health condition that can develop after a person has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, such as combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, sexual assault, or any situation where severe physical harm was threatened, witnessed, or experienced. This condition can significantly impair a person’s daily functioning, relationships, and quality of life.
What are the symptoms of PTSD?
Symptoms of PTSD can vary widely but generally include experiencing intense, disturbing thoughts and feelings related to traumatic experiences that persist long after the traumatic event has ended. People with PTSD may relive the event through flashbacks or nightmares. They may feel sadness, fear, or anger and may feel detached or estranged from other people.
People with PTSD may also avoid situations or people that remind them of the traumatic event. They may have strong negative reactions to something as ordinary as a loud noise or an accidental touch.
What is the most effective PTSD treatment in Los Angeles?
Most patients benefit from a combination of PTSD treatments personalized to their specific situation and needs, including psychotherapy, medication management, and integrative approaches. We believe integrative treatment that includes nutrition, sleep hygiene, mindfulness, and daily physical activity can help improve outcomes for patients with PTSD or other mental health concerns.
How do I know if I have PTSD?
If you display some of the symptoms listed above and those symptoms interfere with daily life, PTSD could be the cause. However, a comprehensive evaluation by a PTSD treatment center like ResWell is necessary for an accurate diagnosis.
Do you offer telehealth appointments for patients with PTSD?
The first meeting is usually in person. We provide telehealth follow-up appointments to make treatment as easy and convenient as possible for you. Specific scheduling depends on the treatment plan developed with your provider.
Do you accept insurance for PTSD treatments?
While we do not accept insurance, we provide patients with the documentation necessary to file a claim with their insurance carriers.
