PTSD & Trauma · Telehealth · New York
PTSD and Trauma Care, Online in New York
After something overwhelming happens, your mind and body can stay on high alert long after the danger has passed. Psychiatric care can help quiet that alarm so you can sleep, focus, and feel safe in your own life again.
Ugoeze Onyekelu-Eze, MA, MSN, PMHNP-BC · Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner · Adults in New York State, including NYC
Does this sound familiar?
- Memories, nightmares, or flashbacks of a difficult experience keep coming back.
- You avoid people, places, or conversations that remind you of what happened.
- You feel on edge, easily startled, or always scanning for danger.
- Sleep is broken by nightmares or a mind that will not switch off.
- You feel numb, detached, or unlike yourself since the event.
- Irritability, guilt, or shame are affecting your relationships or work.
What your evaluation includes
A paced, respectful conversation
You do not need to share every detail of what happened. We focus on how symptoms affect your life now, at a pace that feels manageable.
Validated screening
Standardized measures help clarify whether symptoms fit PTSD or another trauma-related condition, and let us track progress over time.
Related concerns
Trauma often travels with depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and substance use. We screen for these so your plan addresses the whole picture.
Treatment options
Trauma-focused therapy is one of the most effective treatments for PTSD, and psychiatric care works alongside it. Medication options can include antidepressants with evidence for PTSD, as well as targeted support for sleep and nightmares. We start carefully, check in regularly, and adjust based on how you are doing.
Common questions
Can PTSD be treated through telehealth?
Yes. Evaluation and medication management are done by secure video for adults located in New York State, and many people find it easier to talk from a space that feels safe.
Do I have to talk about my trauma in detail?
No. The evaluation focuses on your current symptoms and needs. You decide how much to share.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, through Zocdoc. When you book, Zocdoc shows whether your plan is accepted. Private-pay options are also available.
How long is the first visit?
The Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation is 60 minutes. Follow-up visits are 30 minutes.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or call 911. Telehealth visits are not for emergencies.
Ready to get started?
Pick a time that works for you on Zocdoc, or start with a free 15-minute consultation call.