Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists in Hilo, HI
Ann Cox Orchid Isle Wellness Center
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hilo, HI 96720 (Online Only)
We treat clients from age 6 to 99+ who need medication to treat mental health needs including ADHD, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Substance Use Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and Schizophrenia.
Practicing in Colorado and Hawaii via Telehealth. Dr. Cox has over 40 years experience in healthcare and is dual board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has a vision to build a healthy community of individuals and families in Colorado and the Big Island of Hawaii. By providing compassionate patient-centered care to clients across the life span, her focus is a holistic approach to your treatment plan. Psychotherapy is also provided as part of our services with the primary focus on Medication Management.
We treat clients from age 6 to 99+ who need medication to treat mental health needs including ADHD, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Substance Use Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and Schizophrenia.
Practicing in Colorado and Hawaii via Telehealth. Dr. Cox has over 40 years experience in healthcare and is dual board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has a vision to build a healthy community of individuals and families in Colorado and the Big Island of Hawaii. By providing compassionate patient-centered care to clients across the life span, her focus is a holistic approach to your treatment plan. Psychotherapy is also provided as part of our services with the primary focus on Medication Management.
Tara Knight - Ohanapsych
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC, APRN-RX
Verified Verified
Hilo, HI 96720
Her flexible and whole-person approach is evidence-based, trauma-informed.
Tara has completed a child and adolescent psychiatric fellowship at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and became nationally board certified as a PMHNP in 2019. Prior to that, she has 12 years of nursing experience including trauma, progressive care nursing, and psychiatric emergencies before graduating with a Master of Science (MSN) advanced training at the University of San Diego. She also served in the United States Air Force as a flight nurse and nursing services instructor and manager.
Her flexible and whole-person approach is evidence-based, trauma-informed.
Tara has completed a child and adolescent psychiatric fellowship at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and became nationally board certified as a PMHNP in 2019. Prior to that, she has 12 years of nursing experience including trauma, progressive care nursing, and psychiatric emergencies before graduating with a Master of Science (MSN) advanced training at the University of San Diego. She also served in the United States Air Force as a flight nurse and nursing services instructor and manager.
AtYourServicePsychiatry.com
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN, DNP
Verified Verified
Hilo, HI 96720
To see available times and schedule an appointment, go online to AtYourServicePsychiatry.com; there's no need to call an office. 100% online visits, with medications sent right to your local pharmacy. This telepsychiatry practice focuses on caring for you from your home or office, with visits from a smartphone, tablet, or computer via Zoom. With decades of healthcare experience, we care for people with ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar 1 and 2, PTSD, OCD, insomnia, and more.
To see available times and schedule an appointment, go online to AtYourServicePsychiatry.com; there's no need to call an office. 100% online visits, with medications sent right to your local pharmacy. This telepsychiatry practice focuses on caring for you from your home or office, with visits from a smartphone, tablet, or computer via Zoom. With decades of healthcare experience, we care for people with ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar 1 and 2, PTSD, OCD, insomnia, and more.
My ideal client is someone who's motivated to improve their mental health. They're tired of being tormented by depression, suicidality, anxiety, insomnia, mania, psychosis, addictions, trauma, or a combination of these. Their goal is to experience less suffering in the form of symptom reduction and improved functioning and coping. They're in need of medication management and counseling, or they may be seeking ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) because other treatments failed, they're disillusioned with psychiatry, and/or they feel inadequately supported by ketamine providers that neglect the importance of psychedelic integration.
My ideal client is someone who's motivated to improve their mental health. They're tired of being tormented by depression, suicidality, anxiety, insomnia, mania, psychosis, addictions, trauma, or a combination of these. Their goal is to experience less suffering in the form of symptom reduction and improved functioning and coping. They're in need of medication management and counseling, or they may be seeking ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) because other treatments failed, they're disillusioned with psychiatry, and/or they feel inadequately supported by ketamine providers that neglect the importance of psychedelic integration.
Shameca Hudson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Hilo, HI 96720 (Online Only)
Dr. Shameca Hudson is a Board Certified - Family and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 8 years of experience treating adults, children, and families with mental illness. She takes an integrative and individualized approach to care. She is interested in culture and its impact on mental health..
Dr. Shameca Hudson is a Board Certified - Family and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 8 years of experience treating adults, children, and families with mental illness. She takes an integrative and individualized approach to care. She is interested in culture and its impact on mental health..
I’m a board-certified psychiatrist with additional certification in addiction medicine. I also have strong interests in behavioral science and therapies based on it, and I enjoy using knowledge of human behavior and biology to help people understand their experiences and make positive changes in their lives. I approach psychiatric care as a partnership based on mutual respect and collaboration, and my practice style emphasizes open communication, careful diagnosis, evidence-based prescribing, and psychotherapies grounded in modern behavioral science.
I’m a board-certified psychiatrist with additional certification in addiction medicine. I also have strong interests in behavioral science and therapies based on it, and I enjoy using knowledge of human behavior and biology to help people understand their experiences and make positive changes in their lives. I approach psychiatric care as a partnership based on mutual respect and collaboration, and my practice style emphasizes open communication, careful diagnosis, evidence-based prescribing, and psychotherapies grounded in modern behavioral science.
Online Psychiatrists
Soonja Tyrrell
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN-Rx, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
Waimea, HI 96743
Experienced in special needs clients, infant + postpartum care, pediatrics, acute inpatient psychiatry (severe mental illness), PTSD, survivors of sex trafficking / sex industry work, domestic abuse, blended families, diverse cultural and ethnic groups, addiction and recovery, LGBTQIA communities, active duty, veterans, first responders and their families.
Now accepting new clients. Medication management appts available in as soon as one week. Let's work together to see how we can best meet your mental wellness needs.
Experienced in special needs clients, infant + postpartum care, pediatrics, acute inpatient psychiatry (severe mental illness), PTSD, survivors of sex trafficking / sex industry work, domestic abuse, blended families, diverse cultural and ethnic groups, addiction and recovery, LGBTQIA communities, active duty, veterans, first responders and their families.
Now accepting new clients. Medication management appts available in as soon as one week. Let's work together to see how we can best meet your mental wellness needs.
I am trained in EMDR which is a powerful method of processing trauma without reliving the trauma.
The role of the PMHNP is to assess, diagnose and treat the mental health needs of clients. PMHNPs provide therapy and prescribe medications for patients who have mental health disorders or substance abuse problems.
I am trained in EMDR which is a powerful method of processing trauma without reliving the trauma.
The role of the PMHNP is to assess, diagnose and treat the mental health needs of clients. PMHNPs provide therapy and prescribe medications for patients who have mental health disorders or substance abuse problems.
Pacific Academy of the Healing Arts
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, CARN-AP
Verified Verified
Kamuela, HI 96743 (Online Only)
Elizabeth (Liz) Bush has practiced mental health nursing on the Big Island since 1999 and trains substance abuse counselors in her spare time. She has also served as a mental health provider in the immediate vicinity of the September 11th tragedy and has worked with Combat Veterans, Native American tribes and Pacific Islanders, as well as in East coast inner cities.
Elizabeth (Liz) Bush has practiced mental health nursing on the Big Island since 1999 and trains substance abuse counselors in her spare time. She has also served as a mental health provider in the immediate vicinity of the September 11th tragedy and has worked with Combat Veterans, Native American tribes and Pacific Islanders, as well as in East coast inner cities.
Marquita Granda
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Volcano, HI 96785 (Online Only)
Aloha kākou. I am dually certified as a psychiatric mental health and family nurse practitioner. I see emotional, physical, mental and spiritual health as interdependent and while I emphasize the importance of a healthy lifestyle and social connection, I understand that psychotropic medications can serve an important role in facilitating mental wellness and in treating chemical dependency.
Aloha kākou. I am dually certified as a psychiatric mental health and family nurse practitioner. I see emotional, physical, mental and spiritual health as interdependent and while I emphasize the importance of a healthy lifestyle and social connection, I understand that psychotropic medications can serve an important role in facilitating mental wellness and in treating chemical dependency.
Angie Stanley
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Kamuela, HI 96743 (Online Only)
I am passionate about behavioral health- both personally and professionally. My superpower is building relationships and using empathy to meet with clients where they are. I believe medication management is part of a three-legged stool. When paired with therapy and self-care the most optimal outcomes can be achieved and the stool will be balanced.
I am passionate about behavioral health- both personally and professionally. My superpower is building relationships and using empathy to meet with clients where they are. I believe medication management is part of a three-legged stool. When paired with therapy and self-care the most optimal outcomes can be achieved and the stool will be balanced.
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Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.