At Mind Align Psychiatry, we understand that trauma can have lasting effects across many aspects of patients’ lives.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), including its more recent exploration as Chronic PTSD (C-PTSD), is a complex mental health condition that arises from experiencing or witnessing traumatic events. Our approach recognizes the profound impact of trauma, not just psychologically, but also physically.
Trauma can affect individuals in diverse ways. Psychologically, it may manifest as intrusive memories, nightmares, or flashbacks of the traumatic event, leading to avoidance of reminders, emotional numbness, and detachment from others. Hyperarousal symptoms like increased anxiety, hypervigilance, and difficulty concentrating are common. People with PTSD might also experience negative changes in mood, self-perception, and interpersonal relationships.
Physiologically, trauma can disrupt the nervous system, causing increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and rapid breathing. Long-term effects of this constant hyperarousal include chronic fatigue, sleep disturbances, gastrointestinal issues, headaches, and muscle tension. The continuous activation of the body's stress response can significantly impact overall health.
At Mind Align Psychiatry, we prioritize early screening and identification of trauma, creating a trauma-informed treatment plan tailored to each patient's needs. We understand the delicate nature of trauma disclosure and strive to guide our patients at their own pace through a variety of treatment options.
Our comprehensive approach at Mind Align Psychiatry includes:
1. Psychotherapy:We employ therapies like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and psychodynamic therapy. These help individuals process traumatic experiences, challenge negative beliefs, and develop coping strategies, while also addressing the mind-body connection.
2. Medication Management: We may prescribe psychotropic medications, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), to alleviate symptoms like depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances, supporting the body-brain connection.
3. Mind-body Interventions: Techniques like mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), yoga, meditation, and biofeedback are used to help regulate emotions and reduce physiological arousal, fostering relaxation and self-awareness.
4. Nutrition Therapy: Our dietitians provide guidance on balanced diets and supplements that support mental wellness, brain health, and the body's stress response.
By integrating these diverse approaches, we aim to address both the psychological and physiological aspects of PTSD/C-PTSD. Our goal is to restore the balance between the body and brain, acknowledging the interconnected nature of symptoms for holistic healing and well-being.

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Alane Degli Esposti, MSS, LSW

Alane is a clinician who excels in treating PTSD, emphasizing unconditional positive regard, curiosity, and respect in her practice. She skillfully integrates psychodynamic theories with experiential methods, EMDR, and somatic techniques, offering a range of options beyond traditional cognitive behavior therapy. Alane views her role as a guide through challenging times, such as transitions, loss, relationship conflicts, and life difficulties, with a deep sense of honor and commitment to her clients' well-being.

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Alane Degli Esposti, MSS, LSW

Licensed Therapist

As a clinician, Alane believes in leading with unconditional positive regard, curiosity, and respect. Alane is informed by psychodynamic theories and integrate experiential, EMDR, and somatic techniques as additional options beyond cognitive behavior therapy in her collaboration with clients. She considers it an honor to guide individuals confidently through times of transition, loss, relationship conflict, and life challenges they may find difficult to resolve on their own.

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At Mind Align Psychiatry, we understand that trauma can have lasting effects across many aspects of patients’ lives.

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