PTSD: It’s Never too Late to Get Help
February 22, 2026
June is PTSD Awareness Month. Miyoshi Tunstall, MA, LPA is a Lead Counselor in Adult Outpatient Services at SouthLight and shares how trauma can manifest and shares some treatment options.
Treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
After speaking to a mental health provider, treatment may include:
- Trauma-Focused Therapy (therapy that focuses on the memory of the traumatic event or its meaning)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (processing upsetting memories, thoughts, and feelings while focusing on specific sounds or movements to change how you react to memories of your trauma)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (Challenging negative thoughts and thinking about your trauma in a way that’s less upsetting)
- Support Groups
- Service animals (Pets for PTSD)
- Mindfulness/relaxation
- Art therapy
- Aromatherapy
- Healthy physical activities
- Medication
At least half of Americans have experienced a traumatic event in their lives.
What we know about PTSD is that you’re not alone. We also know that it’s never too late to get help.
Learning about PTSD, reaching out for assessment and consultation, and accessing resources on PTSD symptoms play a key role in PTSD treatment and efficacy.
If you or someone you know is struggling with PTSD, reach out to SouthLight to learn more at 919-787-6131.
