Specialized Mental Health Services and PTSD Care Tailored for Veterans

Serving in the military is a noble profession — but not one that comes without a price. Read on to learn more about veteran mental health problems and what we offer to decrease depression and PTSD.

Military veterans are heroes who have seen the worst of the worst. They’ve served on the front lines and seen things most people will never understand – which is why they often come home with issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

Dealing with these issues is difficult for veterans, which is why we offer specialized veterans’ services at Pacific Phoenix Psychiatry & TMS. Dr. Elia R. Gonzalez-Rodriguez and her team provide TMS therapy, medication management, and other treatments for veterans and others living with mental health problems.

Prevalent veteran mental health issues

Serving in the military is a noble profession, but it doesn’t come without some struggles. One of the scariest obstacles veterans and active military members face is life afterward and the mental health issues that may follow.

The traumatic experiences many military members have can lead to mental health issues that may include:

Traumatic brain injury
Anxiety disorders
Depression disorders
Substance abuse
Post-traumatic stress disorder

PTSD, substance abuse, and depression are problems that can lead to suicidal thoughts or self-harm. Our team provides quick, efficient treatment for those who are dealing with these problems.

Services we offer for veterans

Our team is comprised of specialists in mental health treatments, especially the cutting-edge transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS. Our TMS therapy is a noninvasive brain treatment that utilizes strong magnets to influence the brain’s nerve cells.

TMS is an effective therapy for treatment-resistant depression and PTSD, but we also offer other veterans’ services, including:

Spravato™

Spravato is an FDA-approved medication that comes as a nasal spray. It begins working immediately in the brain to increase essential neurotransmitters that aid in decreasing suicidal thoughts and depression.

IM ketamine

IM ketamine is a great option for treatment-resistant depression. Ketamine works on the brain to reduce depression symptoms by creating new neural pathways for neurotransmitters.

Medication Management

Oral medications are a primary treatment for mental health disorders. To find out which mental health medication works best for you, we offer GeneSight testing to narrow down those that are best for your body and needs.

Why choose our team?

Veterans often require specialized care because of the trauma they’ve experienced. Dr. Elia R. Gonzalez-Rodriguez and our team have been working with active military members, veterans, and their families for several years. They are experts in issues that veterans deal with, including PTSD and major depressive disorder.

We are also happy to work with Tricare insurance, the main provider for military members and their families. This is huge for veterans looking for offices that accept Tricare and also specialize in prevalent mental health issues.

Our team has the compassion, knowledge, and tools to provide veterans the help they need to overcome mental health struggles.

Contact our team at Pacific Phoenix Psychiatry & TMS to schedule your appointment to discuss our veteran services or send us a message through our website.