Trauma & Stress-Related Psychiatric Care in Reston, Virginia
Psychiatric Evaluation & Treatment for all types of Traumas in Reston, Virginia
What are Traumas?
Trauma can deeply affect emotional health, cognitive functioning, sleep, and daily life. Traumatic experiences- whether sudden or long-term, can change how the brain processes stress, safety, and memory, often leading to persistent psychiatric symptoms that require professional care.
At Comprehensive Psychiatry in Reston, Virginia, trauma-related conditions are evaluated and treated by Dr. Imran Akram, MD, a board-certified adult and geriatric psychiatrist. Care focuses on identifying the type of trauma, understanding its impact on mental health, and developing individualized, evidence-based treatment plans. Trauma treatment is available in Reston and throughout Virginia through secure telepsychiatry.
We provide specialized psychiatric care for a range of trauma-related conditions, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex PTSD (C-PTSD), and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with psychiatric symptoms.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) develops after exposure to a traumatic event such as violence, accidents, abuse, or life-threatening situations. It can cause intrusive memories, nightmares, emotional numbness, hypervigilance, and difficulty functioning in daily life without proper psychiatric treatment.
Complex PTSD
Complex PTSD is associated with prolonged or repeated trauma, often occurring in relationships or environments where escape was difficult. It commonly affects emotional regulation, self-identity, relationships, and stress tolerance, requiring a more comprehensive and long-term psychiatric treatment approach.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs when a head injury disrupts normal brain function. Beyond physical symptoms, TBI can lead to psychiatric challenges such as mood changes, anxiety, irritability, memory issues, and sleep disturbances that benefit from specialized psychiatric evaluation and treatment.