PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
Healing from trauma involves more than symptom relief. While medications can help reduce distressing symptoms like insomnia, hypervigilance, or anxiety, they do not process or resolve the trauma itself.
Evidence-based therapies such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) are considered the gold standard for PTSD treatment. These approaches help individuals safely revisit and reprocess traumatic experiences, build emotional regulation skills, and reclaim a sense of safety and control. Medication may play a supportive role, but therapy is the primary path to healing.
BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder)
BPD is a complex condition characterized by emotional dysregulation, unstable relationships, and intense mood shifts. While medications may help manage co-occurring symptoms such as anxiety, depression, or impulsivity, they do not treat the core features of BPD.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is the gold standard for BPD and has been shown to significantly reduce self-harm, improve emotional stability, and enhance interpersonal functioning. At ThriveLine, we view medication as a potential adjunct—not a replacement—for the structured, skills-based therapy that BPD requires.
OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
For OCD, the most effective and research-supported treatment is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy. ERP helps individuals gradually confront intrusive thoughts and reduce compulsive behaviors in a safe, controlled way.
While medications such as SSRIs or clomipramine can reduce symptom intensity and make ERP more tolerable, they are not curative on their own. Sustainable progress in OCD treatment depends on active participation in ERP, often over an extended period.
When Medication Alone Isn’t Enough
If you are seeking only medication — without actively participating in therapy (or having previously completed structured therapy and now needing ongoing support for other conditions) — ThriveLine is not the appropriate setting for evaluation or treatment.
A Hopeful Note
Therapy can be a powerful part of the healing process, especially when paired with thoughtful medication management. My role is to walk beside you on that journey — helping you manage symptoms, stay engaged in therapy, and build a pathway toward thriving.
