PTSD
Specialized PTSD care for children and adults at Westwood Psychiatry in Los Angeles.
Rediscover Peace: Expert PTSD Services
At Westwood Psychiatry in Westwood, CA, we understand the profound impact of trauma. Dr. Je Ko, MD, PhD from Harvard, leads our team in providing compassionate care for children and young adults with PTSD. Our approach is personalized and holistic, with each patient receiving care tailored to their unique experiences and needs. We believe healing is possible, and we are here to support you on your journey.
Our PTSD Services
Comprehensive PTSD Evaluation
Detailed assessments to understand trauma history, symptom severity, and co-occurring conditions.
Trauma-Focused Therapy
Evidence-based approaches including cognitive processing therapy and prolonged exposure therapy.
Medication Management
Careful evaluation and prescribing of medications to help manage PTSD symptoms effectively.
Family & Community Support
Involving families and support networks to build resilience and foster a healing environment.
Dr. Ko's Approach: Empathetic Care. Honest Guidance. Careful Judgment.
Trauma-related symptoms—intrusive memories, hypervigilance, numbness, or disrupted sleep—deserve care that is both trauma-informed and honest about what healing can look like. Dr. Ko listens carefully and does not rush you into disclosures you are not ready to share.
Evidence-based psychotherapy is often central to PTSD care; medications may help with mood, sleep, or anxiety while therapy proceeds. He explains options clearly—including when medication is supportive versus when therapy should lead—and avoids a one-size-fits-all timeline for "getting over it."
Safety and stabilization come first. Treatment pacing respects your nervous system; if something is not working, that feedback is welcomed and used to adjust the plan.
- Assessment sensitive to complex trauma and dissociation when relevant
- Coordination with trauma therapists (EMDR, CPT, PE, etc.) when applicable
- Medication for nightmares, anxiety, or depression when clinically indicated
- Honest discussion of triggers, avoidance, and gradual exposure principles
- Ongoing review of functioning and treatment response
Ready to take the first step?
Contact us to schedule a consultation with Dr. Je Ko and begin your journey toward a brighter future.