PTSD & Trauma Treatment in San Antonio
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, leading to flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety. Healing from trauma is possible. Our experienced San Antonio psychiatric team offers specialized, trauma-informed care, targeted medication management, and advanced interventions to help you overcome the debilitating effects of PTSD.
PTSD Care Options at Health 210 Psychiatry
- Trauma-informed psychiatric evaluations
- Evidence-based medication management
- Ketamine therapy — rapid relief for severe PTSD
- TMS therapy for comorbid depression and anxiety
- Coordinated care with trauma-focused therapists
- Telehealth & In-Person Appointments
The Impact of Trauma on the Mind and Body
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop after experiencing or witnessing a deeply distressing, shocking, or dangerous event. It can affect veterans, active military, survivors of physical abuse, accidents, natural disasters, or other personal traumas. PTSD changes how your brain processes threats, leaving you in a chronic state of fight-or-flight.
Symptoms are broad and deeply disruptive, including intrusive flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, avoidance of reminders of the trauma, hypervigilance, and chronic emotional numbness. Over time, this biological stress can cause significant wear and tear on your mental and physical health, affecting relationships, career, and daily wellbeing.
Our approach is built on safety, trust, and validation. We understand the complex neurobiology of trauma and work collaboratively with you to design a treatment plan that addresses both the psychological and physical manifestations of stress, allowing you to regain control over your life.
Begin Your Healing Journey
Our PTSD Treatment Pathways
We integrate multiple psychiatric interventions to target the unique symptom profile of PTSD — focusing on sleep, anxiety reduction, and neural resetting.
Medication Management
Using targeted medications to address specific symptoms: SSRIs/SNRIs for core anxiety, prazosin to reduce trauma-related nightmares, and non-addictive sleep/anxiety stabilizers.
Learn MoreKetamine Treatment
Ketamine has shown groundbreaking success in rapidly reducing severe PTSD symptoms, helping to reset glutamate pathways and rebuild synapatic connections damaged by chronic stress.
Learn MoreTMS Therapy
Particularly effective for patients experiencing PTSD with co-occurring major depression. Non-invasive magnetic pulses help regulate mood networks and relieve depressive weight.
Learn MoreVeterans Trauma Care
Highly specialized trauma care and veteran-specific treatment protocols. We coordinate seamlessly with the VA system and proudly accept TRICARE insurance.
Learn MorePTSD Treatment — Common Questions
What medications are commonly prescribed for PTSD?
FDA-approved medications like sertraline (Zoloft) and paroxetine (Paxil) are commonly used as first-line treatments. We also prescribe off-label but highly effective medications, such as prazosin for severe trauma-related nightmares, and other mood or sleep stabilizers targeted to your specific symptoms.
How does ketamine help with PTSD?
Unlike traditional antidepressants that modify monoamine neurotransmitters (like serotonin), ketamine targets the glutamate system. It helps trigger synaptic plasticity—essentially rebuilding and strengthening neural pathways in areas of the brain that have shrunk due to chronic trauma and severe stress.
Will my treatment include psychotherapy?
While we specialize in the psychiatric and medical aspects of treatment (including medication, TMS, and ketamine), successful PTSD recovery almost always involves trauma-focused therapy (such as EMDR or Cognitive Processing Therapy). We coordinate closely with your existing therapist or connect you with local trauma specialists.
Is PTSD treatment covered by insurance?
Yes. Psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and TMS for comorbid depression are widely covered by major commercial insurances, Medicare, and TRICARE. Ketamine infusions are typically paid out-of-pocket, though we offer transparent pricing and options. Our team handles all insurance verification for you.
Step Out of the Shadow of Trauma
Our dedicated psychiatric team is here to support you with safety, clinical expertise, and cutting-edge treatments.
Health 210 Psychiatry is a proud member of Privia Medical Group — a high-performance physician network committed to coordinated, patient-first care across San Antonio and beyond.
