PTSD Treatment
Work Closely With Your Psychiatrist
Careful Monitoring & Safety Checks
60–90 Minute Initial Evaluation
Appointments Within 1 Week
Here's How We Treat PTSD
PTSD has to be treated at your pace. Dr. Knightly conducts a trauma-informed evaluation, builds a structured plan, therapy (PE, CPT, or EMDR), medication when appropriate, and close follow-up, with stabilization always coming before processing.
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Trauma Assessment
History, safety needs, and readiness reviewed before anything begins.
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Stabilization First
Grounding skills and a safety plan in place before any trauma processing starts.
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Trauma Focused Therapy
PE, CPT, or EMDR, paced to you and coordinated with your therapist.
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Medication When Appropriate
SSRIs/SNRIs and sleep-targeted medications, carefully monitored.
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Consistent Follow-Up
Regular check-ins and safety monitoring throughout treatment.
How We Treat PTSD
Your plan is built around your history, symptoms, and readiness - nothing is rushed.
- Trauma-Focused Assessment - History, safety needs, and stabilization requirements reviewed before anything begins.
- Safety & Stabilization - Grounding techniques and a safety plan established before trauma processing starts. This phase is as long as it needs to be.
- Trauma Focused Therapy - PE, CPT, or EMDR, paced to your readiness and coordinated with your therapist.
- Medication & Adjuncts - SSRIs/SNRIs, sleep and nightmare medications, and TMS when appropriate.
- Coordination & Follow Up - Telehealth check-ins and coordinated care with your therapists throughout treatment.
Us vs Them
Why Patients Choose Evolve
Evolve
Trauma-informed evaluation before anything begins
Stabilization before trauma processing
PE, CPT, or EMDR paced to your readiness
Medication tailored for PTSD, including sleep and nightmares
Safety monitoring throughout the entire treatment
Other Clinics
Treatment started without assessing trauma history
Patients pushed into processing too soon
Generic therapy with no trauma-specific structure
Standard prescribing with no PTSD focus
Infrequent check-ins with no progress tracking
Cost & Insurance
We accept most major insurers and handle verification and prior authorizations for you. Here's what to expect:
- In-network: Evaluations, therapy, and medication visits typically covered. We verify benefits and estimate copays.
- Out-of-network: Superbill provided for reimbursement. We'll walk you through out-of-pocket expectations.
- Therapy & trauma care: Trauma-focused therapy and telehealth follow-ups commonly covered.
- Medications & clinic treatments: SSRIs/SNRIs usually covered. TMS may require prior authorization, we handle that.
- Self-pay: Transparent pricing for all visits and clinic treatments upfront.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
What Patients Want to Know
What am I going to get?
A trauma-informed 60–90 minute evaluation, a written treatment plan covering therapy, medication, and stabilization, and scheduled follow-ups. You'll leave knowing exactly what we're doing and why.
How much will it cost?
We accept most major insurers and verify benefits before your first visit. We'll give you exact costs upfront - no surprises.
How little of my time will it take?
Your first visit is 60–90 minutes. Follow-ups are shorter and available via telemedicine so there's minimal disruption to your life.
How little hassle will it be?
We handle insurance verification, prior authorizations, and coordination with your therapist or other providers. You focus on getting better.
How little risk is involved?
We never rush the process. Stabilization comes before any trauma processing, and we monitor safety closely throughout. If something feels difficult between visits, we're reachable.
What if I have other questions?
Bring them to your evaluation; we set time aside specifically for questions. You'll also leave with written next steps.
Who is this clinic?
Evolve Brain Health is a psychiatry practice in Stamford, CT led by Dr. Thomas Knightly, MD. We treat PTSD using trauma-informed evaluations, evidence-based therapy, careful medication management, and coordinated care.
Can I trust this clinic?
Dr. Knightly's credentials and patient reviews are publicly available. We have 40+ five-star Google reviews, a LegitScript-certified website, and a team that responds promptly when patients need support.
Patient Reviews
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