KETAMINE THERAPY, PSYCHOTHERAPY & MEDICATION MANAGEMENT FOR TEENS AND ADULTS IN RALEIGH / DURHAM / CHAPEL HILL, NC
EXPERIENCE HEALING from POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
When your nervous system stays on high alert
PTSD: More than just “getting over it”
Have you been suffering with any of the following PTSD symptoms?
Vivid flashbacks or nightmares that make the trauma feel like it's happening again
Feeling constantly on edge, scanning for threats even in safe spaces
Avoiding places, people, or activities that remind you of what happened
Emotional numbness alternating with overwhelming feelings
Difficulty sleeping, concentrating, or feeling present in your daily life
PTSD shows up differently for different people:
Feeling jumpy or startled by unexpected sounds
Needing to sit with your back to the wall or facing the door
Having trouble relaxing even in familiar, safe environments
Feeling emotionally distant from people you care about
Experiencing sudden waves of anger, panic, or sadness
YOU’RE NOT ALONE.
You’re struggling.
You deserve to feel like yourself again - there’s another path forward.
Understanding PTSD
PTSD develops when your nervous system gets stuck in survival mode after experiencing or witnessing something traumatic. It's not about being weak or unable to "move on"—it's about your brain continuing to protect you from a danger that's no longer present.
PTSD isn't a sign of weakness. It's evidence that something significant happened to you, and your nervous system is working overtime to keep you safe.
When Your Body Remembers What Your Mind Wants to Forget
Trauma gets stored not just in memory, but in your body. Your nervous system might react to certain sounds, smells, or situations as if the traumatic event is happening right now, even when you logically know you're safe.
This can feel confusing and frustrating. You might wonder why you can't just "think your way through" reactions that feel so intense and automatic. But trauma affects the parts of your brain responsible for safety and survival—areas that operate much faster than rational thought.
Your body's reactions make complete sense given what you've been through. Healing happens when we help your nervous system understand that the danger has passed.
When Avoidance Becomes a Prison
To manage overwhelming feelings, you might find yourself avoiding reminders of the trauma. This can start small—avoiding a particular street, certain movies, or specific conversations—but sometimes grows until it significantly limits your life.
Avoidance can also be internal: pushing away thoughts, feelings, or memories related to the trauma. While this might provide temporary relief, it often keeps you stuck, unable to process and integrate what happened.
Avoidance makes perfect sense as a survival strategy, but healing happens when we can gradually face what we've been avoiding in a safe, supported way.
You're Not Broken.
Perhaps the most important thing to understand about PTSD is that you're not broken or permanently damaged. Your nervous system is responding normally to an abnormal experience. The symptoms you're experiencing are evidence of your brain's incredible capacity to adapt and survive.
Having PTSD doesn't mean you're weak or that you should have "handled things better." It means something significant happened to you, and your body and mind are still processing that experience.
PTSD is something you're working through, not something that defines who you are. With the right support, you can help your nervous system learn to feel safe again.
Healing is possible, and you deserve to feel peaceful in your own body and mind.
How We Help
Ketamine-Assisted Therapy
Ketamine therapy for PTSD offers rapid relief by helping your brain form new neural connections. Many clients describe feeling like they can "breathe again" or access parts of themselves that depression and PTSD had made unreachable—often within days rather than months. This isn't about eliminating difficult emotions; it's about reclaiming your capacity to feel, connect, and engage with life.
Traditional Therapy
Sometimes the gentle, steady work of talk therapy is exactly what you need to get relief from PTSD. We offer evidence-based approaches in a warm, supportive environment where you can explore patterns, build coping skills, and create lasting change at your own pace.
Medication Management
When thoughtfully chosen and carefully monitored, medication for PTSD can be one of the most powerful tools for healing. We take time to understand your unique experience and work collaboratively to find what supports your wellness goals.
Your nervous system can learn to feel calm and settled again, and you can reclaim the sense of safety and connection that trauma temporarily took away.
You Might Benefit From Our Approach If:
You feel constantly on guard, even in situations you know are safe
Memories or flashbacks intrude into your daily life unexpectedly
You avoid certain places, people, or activities because they trigger difficult reactions
You feel disconnected from yourself or the people you care about
Sleep feels elusive, and your mind has trouble settling down
Traditional treatments haven't provided the deeper healing you're seeking
You're ready for care that understands trauma's impact on both mind and body
What Healing Can Look Like
PTSD doesn't have to control your story. With the right support, you can:
Feel genuinely safe in your own body again
Experience memories without being overwhelmed by them
Sleep peacefully and wake up feeling rested
Reconnect with activities and relationships that trauma made feel difficult
Trust your own perceptions and feel present in your life
Develop resilience that helps you navigate life's natural challenges
Find ways to honor your experience while moving forward
About Canto Integrative Psychiatry’s Owner & your Provider
Welcome, I’m Sarah.
Welcome to Canto Integrative Psychiatry. If you've found your way here, you're likely looking for something different—mental health care that feels genuine, accessible, and deeply supportive. I’ve created this practice because I believe healing happens best in spaces that feel safe, warm, and authentically human.
Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, or simply feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, we're here to walk alongside you. Our approach combines evidence-based treatments like ketamine-assisted psychotherapy with the kind of compassionate, individualized care that honors your unique story and goals. You won't get lost in phone trees or feel rushed through appointments—instead, you'll find providers who respond promptly, take time to truly understand your experience, and surround you with the area's most trusted professionals when additional support is needed..