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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Traumatic events involve actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence. This can include direct experiences (such as assault or a serious accident) or indirect exposure (such as witnessing violence or learning a loved one experienced trauma).
Not everyone who goes through trauma develops PTSD. For some people, the nervous system remains on high alert long after danger has passed, and the event can feel “stuck” in mind and body. This may lead to intrusive memories, avoidance, emotional numbing, and a constant sense of threat that disrupts daily life.
At The Cohen Clinic, we provide therapy for adults in Toronto who are living with PTSD symptoms, including those related to childhood trauma, accidents, workplace trauma, violence, or other overwhelming events.
PTSD involves a set of symptoms that persist after trauma and interfere with daily functioning. Many people have distress after trauma and improve over time; PTSD is diagnosed when symptoms persist and continue to disrupt life.
Trauma can affect how the brain and body respond to reminders of danger. Even when you are safe, your system may react as if the threat is happening again.
Symptoms vary, but often fall into predictable categories. They may be triggered by reminders of the event or occur without warning.
If you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm or feeling unsafe, seek immediate support (911, your local emergency department, or a crisis line).
PTSD can interfere with the ability to feel safe, connect with others, and engage fully in everyday activities.
PTSD is treatable. Therapy can help reduce symptoms and support recovery by addressing both trauma memories and trauma-driven patterns in daily life.
CBT helps identify and change trauma-related thoughts that fuel fear, shame, or self-blame.
Exposure therapy involves gradual, controlled work with trauma reminders to reduce fear responses and avoidance.
Approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can help reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories for many people.
CPT is a structured treatment developed for PTSD that targets trauma-related beliefs (for example, guilt, shame, helplessness) and supports more balanced thinking patterns.
Therapy may also include:
At The Cohen Clinic, we offer a compassionate, structured approach to PTSD care. Your therapy plan is tailored to your history, symptoms, and goals—whether you want fewer flashbacks, better sleep, reduced hypervigilance, improved relationships, or more stability in daily life.
If PTSD symptoms are affecting your life, support is available. Therapy can help you process trauma safely, reduce symptoms, and regain a sense of control and safety.
At The Cohen Clinic, we’re here to support you through PTSD recovery.
Book an Appointment today to begin your therapy journey.
Ph.D. (Psychologist, Supervised Practice)
