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Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Approximately 223.4 million people (70% of adults) in the U.S. have experienced some type of traumatic event at least once in their lives. With an estimated 8% of Americans − 24.4 million people − having PTSD at any given time.

When in danger, it’s natural to feel afraid. This fear triggers many split-second changes in the body to prepare to defend against the danger or to avoid it. This “fight-or-flight” response is a healthy reaction meant to protect a person from harm. But in post-traumatic stress disorder this reaction is changed or damaged. People who have PTSD may feel stressed or frightened even when they’re no longer in danger.

Posttraumatic stress disorder may develop after a person is exposed to one or more traumatic events, such as major stress, sexual assault, terrorism, or other threats to a person’s life. The diagnosis may be given when a group of symptoms, such as disturbing recurring flashbacks, avoidance or numbing of memories of the event, and hyper-arousal, continue for more than a month after the occurrence of a traumatic event.

Most people having experienced a traumatizing event will not develop PTSD. People who experience assault-based trauma are more likely to develop PTSD, as opposed to people who experience non-assault based trauma such as witnessing trauma, accidents, and fire events.

Children are less likely to experience PTSD after trauma than adults, especially if they are less than ten years of age. War veterans are commonly at risk for PTSD.

Dr. Christiansen has experience in treating PTSD, call today if you or someone you know is struggling with PTSD, (561) 688-8787(561) 688-8787.

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Susan is an incredibly compassionate person that also happens to be a fantastic therapist. Perhaps that’s the “secret sauce.” Talking to Susan is always non-threatening and you’re sure to feel safe talking about those not-so-pleasant things that brings you to a therapist’s office in the first place. Susan listens to you as a real person and the dialogue is never sterile or cold. Her therapy style is traditional, yet genuinely warm and caring. I can personally say that my life has dramatically changed since I started working with her. Thanks to Dr. Christiansen, my goals and dreams are now becoming realities, I am so much happier!! I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Christiansen.

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Susan J. Christiansen, Ph.D. is a person of good character and whose personal convictions are strong.

Dr. Christiansen is an effective and trusted professional in her field. She found great joy in helping me cope with current life challenges and adversities.

I am fortunate to have shared conversation which was built on a wonderful trusting relationship with Susan.

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I have seen Susan Christiansen on and off for the past few years. Of course, the more regularly we meet, the better things go. What particularly impresses me about Susan is she is a knowledgeable therapist who is deeply concerned for her clients and at the same time is strongly dedicated to her own self-growth and development. She frequently attends workshops and conferences to enhance her knowledge and expertise. Whenever I see her, she makes me feel at home and at ease, which is what I really value in a good therapist and which is why I keep meeting with her. I can say without hesitation that Susan is someone I would wholeheartedly recommend to others. She’s a good person and she really cares.

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I have never gone to counseling before, therefore I was quite nervous when I walked into Dr Christiansen’s office for the first time! After only a few minutes, though, I felt so much more comfortable and hopeful once we started talking. I now genuinely look forward to our sessions together, it is a comforting place and I feel like I will come out of each session with something new that I have learned in order to help me. dr Christiansen is very thorough with each session and her responses to my questions. In only a few sessions she has really helped me to be a more positive person each and every day.

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