Safe Journey Counseling:
Counseling Services in Scottsdale and Litchfield Park Arizona
10149 N. 92nd Street Suite 103-C, Scottsdale, AZ 85258                                          Phone: 480-250-1857
501 E. Plaza Circle Drive, Litchfield Park,  AZ 85258                                         Fax: 480-451-5433
What is PTSD
According to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs "It is a Trauma related problem that
appears to be very common" As a matter of fact fifty to ninety percent of all adults and children are
exposed to a psychologically traumatic event (such as a life-threating assault (
rape or domestic
violence)
or accident, human caused or natural disaster or war) in their lives.
                                                   including post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic, phobic, generalized anxiety
                                                   disorders; depression; or substance abuse. Symptoms of PTSD include the
                                                   persistent, involuntary re-experiencing of traumatic distress, emotional
                                                   numbing and detachment from other people, and hyper-arousal (e.g.,
                                                   irritability, insomnia, fearfulness, and nervous agitation). PTSD can
also                                                       contribute to the following behaviors:
  • Alienating yourself to prevent stressful situations
  • Hiding your feelings of anxiety and fear
  • Reliving the trauma in dreams and flashbacks
  • Panicking in social situations you cannot escape
  • Suffering in your performance and work
  • Abusing drugs and drinking to mask your problems
  • Feeling like your facing all of this alone
  • Thoughts of suicide

If you are experiencing any or all of these problems I can help. When you come to see me for counseling I will provide a very
safe, compassionate, confidential and supportive environment for you to begin to heal. I will  design a treatment plan tailored
to your specific needs. I will introduce you to
Mind/Body Medicine  which includes treatment in
the areas of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual growth.  
Mind/Body Medicine includes such
treatments as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness meditation, creative visualization, stress
management, exposure therapy and other treatments. When you are ready to leave counseling
                                                     you will:
  • Know a new freedom for yourself
  • Start planing for the future without anxiety and fear
  • Reclaim a life worth living in a world where your
                                                       feelings really do count
  • Regain your dignity
  • Live your life without being ashamed of who you are
  • Confront the dreams and flash backs
  • Begin the process of gaining intimacy with your
                                                       loved ones
You have been tortured enough by these horrible events. Take the steps necessary to
be good to your self. You can rebuild a life that you will appreciate. You will use the events
to strengthen yourself.
Call me at 480-250-1857
                             Or e-mail me at
Michaelharmon@cox.net
Take positive action.
Don't suffer another minute.
I can see you within 24 hours.
CALL 480-250-1857, or e-mail
me at:
Michaelharmon@cox.net
The Anxiety Disorders Education Program
National Institute of Mental Health
6001 Executive Blvd, Room 8184, MSC
9663
Bethesda MD 20892-9663