Evidence-based PTSD treatment including EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, and integrated care for trauma co-occurring with addiction. You do not have to live trapped by the past.
Specialized trauma therapists. Vital Health accepts Ohio Medicaid, Medicare, and most commercial plans. Coverage depends on the specific plan and service. Verify insurance before services begin.
PTSD develops when the brain is unable to fully process a traumatic experience. Instead of becoming a normal memory that fades over time, the trauma gets "stuck" — replaying itself through flashbacks, nightmares, and intense emotional reactions triggered by reminders of the event. Your nervous system remains in a state of high alert, as if the danger is still present.
PTSD is not a sign of weakness. It is a normal brain response to abnormal circumstances. Combat veterans, survivors of abuse, accident victims, first responders, and anyone who has experienced or witnessed life-threatening events can develop PTSD. It affects people of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of resilience.
At Vital Health, we specialize in treating PTSD that co-occurs with substance use disorders. Research shows that up to 50% of people seeking addiction treatment also meet criteria for PTSD. Many people use alcohol, opioids, or other substances to manage the unbearable symptoms of PTSD — the hypervigilance, the nightmares, the emotional numbness. Our integrated approach addresses both conditions simultaneously because treating one without the other rarely leads to lasting recovery.
Our primary trauma treatment. EMDR helps your brain reprocess traumatic memories using bilateral stimulation so they no longer trigger intense emotional and physical reactions. Does not require you to describe trauma in detail.
Typical course: 8-12 sessions for single-event trauma
A structured approach that helps you understand how trauma affects your thoughts and behaviors, develop coping skills, and gradually process traumatic memories in a safe, controlled way.
Typical course: 12-16 sessions
Addresses PTSD and substance use simultaneously. Combines trauma processing with addiction treatment, recognizing that both conditions fuel each other and must be treated together for lasting recovery.
Available in PHP, IOP, and outpatient settings
SSRIs and other medications that reduce PTSD symptoms including nightmares, hyperarousal, and intrusive thoughts. Careful prescribing for patients with substance use history — no benzodiazepines.
Prescribed by experienced psychiatric providers
PTSD is treatable. With evidence-based care, you can process traumatic memories and reclaim your life. Call today for a confidential assessment.