Lakeside Behavioral Health provides one-on-one therapy for adults with ptsd at our St. Louis office and through telehealth in Missouri and Illinois. Our licensed therapists use evidence-based approaches tailored to your specific needs and goals.
How Individual Therapy Treats PTSD
Individual therapy for PTSD uses trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches tailored to each patient. Trust-building is foundational: your therapist will not rush you into trauma processing before you are ready.
What therapy includes:
- CBT for PTSD: restructure distorted beliefs (self-blame, generalized danger)
- DBT: manage intense emotional responses and interpersonal difficulties
- Gradual trauma processing at a pace that feels safe
- Distress tolerance skills before deeper trauma work begins
- Coordination with psychiatry for medication support if needed
- Referral to TMS or IOP available within Lakeside’s system
Signs Therapy May Be Right for Your PTSD
Consider individual therapy if:
- Flashbacks, nightmares, or hypervigilance interfere with daily life
- Previous therapy felt too overwhelming or moved too quickly
- You are a service member, veteran, or first responder seeking specialized care
- Avoidance and emotional withdrawal have become primary coping strategies
- You want to process trauma but need a therapist who will work at your pace
What to Expect at Lakeside
Your first session is an intake assessment (45 to 50 minutes) covering symptoms, history, and goals.
The ongoing therapy process:
- Weekly 45- to 50-minute sessions
- In-person at St. Louis office or via telehealth (MO and IL)
- Measurable treatment goals tracked throughout
- Between-session exercises to practice skills in daily life
- Coordination with Lakeside psychiatry, IOP, or TMS if needed
Why Choose Lakeside Behavioral Health
Lakeside offers integrated mental health care with therapy, psychiatry, IOP, and TMS under one organization.
Key advantages:
- TRICARE-accepted with military and civilian trauma expertise
- O’Fallon, IL location serves Scott Air Force Base community
- Telehealth extends access throughout Missouri and Illinois
- Integrated care: therapy + psychiatry + IOP + TMS
- Trust-building approach: no rushed trauma processing
Call 314-916-3027 to schedule your intake.
Take the Next Step
Reach out and our team will walk you through evaluation, scheduling, and insurance verification. In-person care is available in St. Louis and O'Fallon. Virtual therapy and IOP extend throughout Missouri and Illinois.
- CARF Accredited
- Most major insurance accepted
- In-person and virtual appointments
- Adult psychiatry, therapy, IOP, and TMS