PTSD Treatment in Utah (Ages 12+)
Structured, trauma-focused treatment for adolescents and adults experiencing post-traumatic stress and complex trauma symptoms.
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Dynamic Psychiatry and Wellness provides therapy, medication management, and advanced treatment options for individuals struggling with trauma-related conditions.
Call or text 801-349-2480 to schedule an evaluation.
What Is PTSD?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop after exposure to a traumatic event such as abuse, assault, accidents, combat, medical trauma, or chronic relational instability.
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Common symptoms include:
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Intrusive memories or flashbacks
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Nightmares
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Hypervigilance
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Emotional numbing
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Irritability
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Avoidance of reminders
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Sleep disturbance
Trauma can also present as chronic anxiety, depression, dissociation, or relational instability.
Acute Trauma and Complex Trauma
We treat both:
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Acute trauma following a specific event
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Complex trauma resulting from prolonged or repeated adversity
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Complex trauma often impacts identity, attachment patterns, and long-term emotional regulation.
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Treatment planning is individualized based on symptom severity and functional impairment.
Get to Know Us
Trauma treatment begins with stabilization.
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Therapy may focus on:
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Emotional regulation
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Reducing hyperarousal
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Building safety and containment
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Identifying trauma-related patterns
Once appropriate stabilization is achieved, deeper trauma processing can begin.
Our approach prioritizes structured progression rather than premature exposure work.
EMDR and Structured Trauma Processing
All therapists within our clinic receive training in EMDR as part of the Master Therapy Training Program.
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EMDR may be used when clinically appropriate to assist with trauma processing.
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Treatment may also include:
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Cognitive processing approaches
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Attachment-focused therapy
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Family systems interventions
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Regulation-based therapies
The method is selected based on the individual, not a rigid protocol.
Clinical Leadership in Trauma Treatment
Hans Watson D.O.
Dr. Watson’s work in trauma treatment, including themes explored in Conquering PTSD, informs the structured framework used in our clinic.
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Trauma recovery is approached through:
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Careful stabilization
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Pattern identification
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Structured processing
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Integration and long-term change
Our model prioritizes depth, safety, and coordinated care rather than rapid symptom suppression alone.
Medication for PTSD
Medication may be used to address:
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Hyperarousal
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Sleep disturbance
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Intrusive symptoms
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Co-occurring depression or anxiety
Medication is considered part of a broader treatment plan, not a standalone solution.
When therapy and medication have not produced sufficient improvement, advanced interventions may be considered.
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These may include:
Advanced treatments are delivered within a structured psychiatric care system and require careful evaluation.
Advanced Options for Persistent Trauma Symptoms
Adolescents and Adults
We treat PTSD in individuals age 12 and older.
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Adolescent trauma may present differently than adult trauma and often requires family involvement and coordinated care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you treat complex PTSD?
Yes. We treat both acute trauma and complex trauma presentations.
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Do you use EMDR?
Yes. EMDR is available when clinically appropriate.
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Is ketamine used for trauma?
In some cases, particularly when trauma symptoms coexist with depression, ketamine may be considered following evaluation.
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Is telehealth available?
Most therapy and medication management services are available statewide via secure telehealth when clinically appropriate.
Call or text 801-349-2480 to schedule an evaluation.
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Can PTSD improve without medication?
Yes. Many patients improve significantly through structured trauma-focused therapy. Medication is used when clinically appropriate.
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123-456-7890