PTSD Treatment in Columbus, OH
Trauma-informed evaluation, evidence-based therapy, and personalized medication management—so you can reclaim safety, sleep, and daily life.
Provider: Joshua Ndematebem, PMHNP-BC — Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Contact & Location
Address: 3184 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43204
Phone: 614-655-4524
Email: info@arizonwellness.com
What Is PTSD?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can follow experiences such as accidents, assault, abuse, disasters, medical crises, or combat. Symptoms often cluster as: (1) intrusions (memories, nightmares, flashbacks), (2) avoidance of reminders, (3) changes in mood and beliefs (guilt, numbness, disconnection), and (4) hyperarousal (being on guard, irritability, sleep problems). With the right plan, healing and post-traumatic growth are possible.
Common Signs & Triggers
- Intrusive memories, nightmares, flashbacks
- Avoiding people/places or internal reminders (thoughts, feelings)
- Negative beliefs about self/world; shame, blame, or detachment
- Hypervigilance, startle, irritability/anger, concentration issues
- Sleep disturbance; panic or dissociation under stress
Important — If you’re in immediate danger or considering self-harm, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Risk Factors & Co-Occurring Conditions
- Prior trauma, chronic stress, or unsafe environments
- Limited social support after the event
- Co-occurring anxiety, depression, substance use, or sleep disorders
- Medical contributors (pain, TBI) that complicate recovery
We take a whole-person approach that centers safety, choice, and collaboration.
Evaluation: How We Assess
- Trauma-informed interview at your pace, with consent for what to discuss
- Screening for PTSD symptoms, depression, anxiety, substance use, and sleep
- Medication and medical review; coordination with primary care when needed
- Shared goals and safety planning; identification of triggers and supports
Assessment guides an individualized plan that emphasizes stabilization first, then deeper trauma work when ready.
PTSD Care at Arizon Wellness
Trauma-Focused Therapies
We coordinate or provide Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and EMDR-informed approaches, matched to your goals and readiness. We also teach grounding and distress-tolerance skills for stability.
Sleep & Anxiety Skills
CBT-I strategies for insomnia, nightmare management, paced breathing, and gradual re-engagement with avoided situations and cues.
Medication Management
SSRIs/SNRIs can reduce core symptoms for many. Targeted options may help nightmares and hyperarousal. We individualize dosing, review benefits/risks, and monitor closely.
Care Coordination & Telehealth
We collaborate with therapists, primary care, and community resources. In-person and secure telehealth available across Columbus.
Request an AppointmentWhen to Seek Help
- Persistent nightmares, flashbacks, or avoidance months after trauma
- Feeling on edge, irritable, or disconnected from people you care about
- Sleep problems, panic, or substance use to cope
- Work, school, or relationships are significantly affected
If there are urgent safety concerns, call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PTSD?
A trauma-related condition with intrusions, avoidance, mood/cognition changes, and hyperarousal that persists and impairs daily life.
How is PTSD treated?
With trauma-focused therapies (CPT, PE, EMDR-informed), skills for anxiety/sleep, supportive routines, and—when indicated—medication.
Do medications help?
Many benefit from SSRIs/SNRIs. Additional targeted options may help nightmares or hyperarousal. Best outcomes pair meds with therapy.
Do you offer telehealth?
Yes. Secure virtual care and in-person visits are available, with coordination across your care team.
Is care confidential?
Yes—protected by law. We only share information with your consent, except in rare safety situations.
