Workplace & Veteran PTSD – Cognosis Health

Post-traumatic stress disorder develops after experiencing or witnessing trauma — combat, line-of-duty incidents, accidents, violence. It affects sleep, relationships, concentration, and physical health, and it is especially common among veterans and first responders. It is also highly treatable. Our PTSD program is led by clinicians with direct military and VA clinical experience, including former staff work in VA Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Clinics.

Evidence-based psychotherapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). A short-term, structured therapy — typically 12 to 16 weekly sessions — that targets the thought patterns trauma leaves behind.
Prolonged Exposure (PE). In a safe, controlled setting, you process the memories you’ve been organizing your life around avoiding. The memories lose their grip; you get the territory back.
EMDR. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing uses bilateral stimulation to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories and reduce their intensity. The protocol looks unusual; the evidence base is substantial.

Medication, used carefully

Medication can relieve the anxiety, depression, and sleep disruption that ride along with PTSD. SSRIs are first-line; prazosin specifically targets trauma nightmares. Benzodiazepines are approached with real caution in PTSD care — they can be habit-forming — and our prescribers will always explain the reasoning behind any recommendation.

The whole-person layer

Many of our patients add complementary approaches — structured exercise, yoga, acupuncture — that research supports for anxiety, depression, and insomnia symptoms. Through our Total Wellness program, sleep, fitness, and nutrition work can be folded directly into your treatment plan.

Recovery is a team effort — and the team includes people who’ve been there.

Take the first step. Appointments are available in person across Michigan, New Jersey, Florida, and New York — or by secure video from home. Most inquiries hear back within 48 hours. Book an appointment →