What happened to you does not define you
Trauma changes the nervous system — but with the right care, healing is real and possible. You don't have to carry this alone.
What is PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops in some people after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event — such as abuse, assault, accidents, natural disasters, combat, loss, or medical trauma. But trauma doesn't have to be a single dramatic event. Complex trauma can result from prolonged exposure to difficult circumstances, including childhood neglect, domestic violence, or chronic stress.
PTSD is not a sign of weakness. It is the nervous system's natural response to events that overwhelmed its ability to cope. The brain physically changes in response to severe trauma — and just as these changes developed, they can shift again with proper support.
At Divine Soul, Dr. Pierre-Louis approaches trauma with the sensitivity, patience, and expertise it demands. You will never be pushed further than you're ready to go.
Common symptoms of PTSD & trauma
Trauma responses vary widely. These are among the most common ways PTSD manifests in everyday life.
- Intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares
- Emotional numbness or feeling detached from others
- Hypervigilance — always feeling on guard or in danger
- Avoiding people, places, or situations that trigger memories
- Negative changes in mood, beliefs, or feelings about yourself
- Sleep disturbances and concentration difficulties
- Irritability, anger outbursts, or reckless behavior
- Physical reactions to reminders: racing heart, sweating, shaking
How Dr. Pierre-Louis approaches trauma care
Trauma treatment at Divine Soul begins with establishing safety and trust — never rushing, never forcing. Dr. Pierre-Louis conducts a careful trauma-informed evaluation that acknowledges the full complexity of what you've been through.
Treatment may include trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), medication to reduce hyperarousal and improve sleep, mindfulness practices to reconnect with the present moment, and DBT skills for emotional regulation. For complex or treatment-resistant PTSD, Dr. Pierre-Louis coordinates with other providers to ensure comprehensive care.
Our Trauma Treatment Approach
Safety-first, paced entirely by you — with every evidence-based tool available when you're ready.
Trauma affects many different people
PTSD and trauma responses don't only follow dramatic events. We support survivors of all kinds of experiences.
Sexual, physical, or emotional abuse and domestic violence — including survivors who have never received prior support.
Combat trauma, occupational trauma, and moral injury — the weight that comes from witnessing suffering as part of the job.
Adverse childhood experiences and complex developmental trauma that continue to shape adult life and relationships.
Life-threatening illness, traumatic medical procedures, sudden loss, and complicated grief that doesn't resolve on its own.
What trauma treatment looks like
A phased, safety-first approach that never moves faster than you're ready to go.
Safety first. We go at your pace — a thorough but compassionate assessment of your trauma history and current symptoms.
Before processing trauma, we build coping tools: emotion regulation, grounding techniques, and safety strategies.
Working through trauma memories at a pace that feels manageable, with full support every step of the way.
Common questions about trauma treatment
Ready when you are. No pressure.
We respond to new patient requests within 1–2 business days.
"My goal is to make sure you never feel alone in this. From your first message to your ongoing care, we're here with you every step of the way."