PTSD and trauma treatment in Maine — safely, from home.

Evidence-based PTSD care via telehealth — including medication management, trauma-informed therapy, and FDA-cleared Prism neurofeedback.

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What PTSD looks like

Post-traumatic stress disorder develops after exposure to a traumatic event — but it's more than bad memories. PTSD rewires the nervous system's threat response, leading to hypervigilance, intrusive memories, nightmares, emotional numbness, and a persistent sense that the world is unsafe. It can emerge after combat, childhood abuse, sexual assault, accidents, medical trauma, or witnessing violence.

Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) often develops after prolonged or repeated trauma — particularly in childhood. It's characterized by deep disruptions in self-perception, relationships, and emotion regulation that go beyond classical PTSD symptoms.

PTSD (Classic)

Intrusive symptoms, avoidance, negative alterations in mood and cognition, hyperarousal after a specific traumatic event.

Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)

Additional disturbances in self-organization — identity, shame, emotion dysregulation, relational difficulties.

Acute Stress Disorder

Trauma symptoms occurring within 1 month of the event that may develop into PTSD.

Combat-Related PTSD

PTSD in veterans and active-duty military — often complicated by moral injury and physical injuries.

Childhood Trauma

Early adverse experiences can shape brain development, contributing to PTSD, depression, anxiety, and personality structure.

How Nicholas Eddy, PMHNP approaches PTSD

PTSD treatment at Northwest Psychiatry is trauma-informed from the first contact. No rushing, no probing for details before you're ready, no one-size-fits-all approach. Nicholas integrates medication, therapy, and innovative interventions — including the only FDA-cleared neurofeedback protocol designed specifically for PTSD.

Medication Management

SSRIs and SNRIs are first-line for PTSD. Prazosin for nightmares. Careful, evidence-based prescribing with close follow-up. No medication changes without your understanding and buy-in.

Trauma-Informed Therapy

Evidence-based psychotherapy approaches integrated into psychiatric care — addressing trauma's impact on cognition, emotion regulation, and relationships.

Prism Neurofeedback (FDA-Cleared for PTSD)

The Prism system is the only FDA-cleared neurofeedback platform specifically indicated for PTSD. It uses fMRI-informed EEG biofeedback to teach the brain to regulate its own threat response — a non-pharmacological option with strong clinical evidence.

Mindfulness & Somatic Grounding

Body-based approaches to help restore a sense of safety in the nervous system — particularly valuable when verbal processing isn't yet accessible.

What to expect

Session 1

Trauma-informed evaluation

A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation that gathers what's needed without requiring you to relive trauma. You set the pace. Nicholas is trained to work with trauma disclosures safely.

Weeks 2–6

Stabilization

PTSD treatment prioritizes safety and stabilization before trauma processing. Medication initiation, psychoeducation, and grounding skills during this phase.

Month 2–4

Active treatment

Once stabilized, deeper trauma-focused work begins — whether through therapy, neurofeedback, or both. Progress is monitored using standardized tools (PCL-5).

Long-term

Integration and recovery

PTSD recovery is not linear, and it's not measured in weeks. Long-term support is available. The goal is a life no longer organized around avoiding the past.

Ready to get started?

New patients are welcomed through Headway — scheduling takes minutes, and most major insurance plans are accepted.

Schedule on Headway What to Expect at Your First Appointment

Frequently asked questions

Is telehealth safe for PTSD treatment?

Yes — research shows telehealth is equally effective to in-person care for PTSD, and for some patients, being in the safety of their own home makes therapy more accessible, not less.

What is Prism neurofeedback and how does it work for PTSD?

Prism is an FDA-cleared EEG biofeedback system. Electrodes measure your brainwave patterns in real time while you watch a video — the video dims when your brain enters dysregulated states, training it over 15 sessions to regulate itself. It's non-invasive, medication-free, and specifically cleared for PTSD.

Do I have to talk about what happened to me in detail?

No. Effective trauma treatment does not require detailed trauma narration — especially early in care. Nicholas works at your pace.

I've had bad experiences with mental health care before.

That's more common than it should be. Northwest Psychiatry's approach is collaborative, paced by you, and grounded in doing no harm. You're allowed to be skeptical.

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