PTSD Treatment in Hollywood, FL
Twelve Oaks Psychiatry provides PTSD and trauma treatment for adults and adolescents, serving Hollywood from our Cooper City office roughly 20 to 30 minutes west and through telehealth across Florida. Hollywood is home to Memorial Regional Hospital, one of only seven Level I trauma centers in Florida, and many residents work or heal close to the front lines of emergency care. Michael Hernandez, APRN, PMHNP-BC personally leads each evaluation.
Trauma-Informed Evaluation for Hollywood Residents
The evaluation takes a full picture: current symptoms, sleep quality, concentration, mood, physical health, and relevant history, gathered through conversation, not a rapid-fire checklist. Michael moves at the pace you set and asks nothing you are unready to answer.
Part of the work is telling post-traumatic stress apart from generalized anxiety, depression, and primary sleep problems, since each calls for a different treatment approach.
Why Choose Twelve Oaks Psychiatry
Care here is provider-led from start to finish. Michael, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, conducts every evaluation and follow-up personally, and visits are scheduled with enough time that nothing about your care feels rushed.
From Hollywood, the office is roughly 20 to 30 minutes west via Griffin Road or I-595, and secure telehealth visits skip the afternoon crosstown traffic altogether.
- Trauma-informed psychiatric evaluations
- Care for adults and adolescents
- Same-day appointments available
- In-person and telehealth visits
- Coordination with your therapist
- Most major insurance accepted
How PTSD Care Works at Twelve Oaks
Getting started is simple, and the process is built to move at your pace.
1- Schedule Your Appointment
Call (954) 947-1130 or book online. Same-day openings are often available Monday through Friday, 10am to 6pm, in person or by telehealth.
2- Complete Your Evaluation
Meet with Michael for a trauma-informed psychiatric evaluation. He listens without rushing, asks only what is needed, and never pressures you to describe events in detail.
3- Receive a Personalized Plan
Review a plan built around your symptoms and goals. Options may include medication for sleep, anxiety, or intrusive thoughts, explained clearly before any decision.
4- Ongoing Care & Support
Follow-up visits track how you are doing, adjust medication when needed, and coordinate with your therapist if you are working with one.
Who We Treat
Trauma affects people differently at every age, and psychiatric care here meets each person where they are.
Adults
Evaluation and medication management for adults living with PTSD or trauma-related symptoms.
Adolescents
Trauma-informed psychiatric care for teens, with parents involved at every step.
Children
For younger children, Michael helps families find the right specialized care.
FAQ
How far is Twelve Oaks Psychiatry from Hollywood?
The Cooper City office at 10400 Griffin Rd, Suite 201 is roughly 20 to 30 minutes from most of Hollywood by car, using Griffin Road west or I-595. Afternoon traffic can stretch the trip, so plan extra time for late-day appointments or choose telehealth.
What happens at the first PTSD appointment?
The first visit is a calm, unhurried conversation. Michael asks about your history, current symptoms, sleep, and how daily life is going, at whatever pace feels comfortable. You will not be asked to retell traumatic events in detail. Together you review possible next steps.
Can Hollywood residents do PTSD appointments by telehealth?
Yes. Evaluations, medication visits, and follow-ups are all available by secure video anywhere in Florida, which many Hollywood residents prefer over a crosstown drive in afternoon traffic. Michael helps you decide which visits are worth doing in person and which work well virtually.
Do you work with teens after a traumatic experience?
Yes. Adolescents are seen for psychiatric evaluation and medication management, with a parent or guardian involved from the first call. Michael paces visits around the teen’s comfort and coordinates with an outside therapist when that support would strengthen the plan.
What is the medication approach for PTSD?
Conservative and transparent. After the evaluation, Michael reviews options by class, such as SSRIs or non-addictive medications for sleep disruption and nightmares, covering how each works and what to watch for. Nothing is prescribed until you understand and agree with the plan.
Can PTSD look like depression?
Yes, often. Both can involve low mood, withdrawal, poor sleep, and trouble concentrating, and the two can occur together. The evaluation examines timing, triggers, and symptom patterns to determine whether trauma, depression, or both are involved, because treatment differs depending on the answer.
Can trauma symptoms appear months or years after an event?
Yes. Symptoms sometimes surface long after the experience itself, occasionally triggered by a reminder, a life change, or new stress. A delayed reaction is still worth evaluating, and treatment can begin whenever symptoms start interfering with sleep, work, relationships, or daily life.
Do you accept insurance for PTSD treatment?
Yes. Twelve Oaks Psychiatry accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, AvMed, and 200+ additional plans. Coverage varies by plan, so please confirm your benefits and in-network status with your insurer before your first PTSD appointment.
Are same-day appointments available?
Often, yes. Same-day appointments are frequently available Monday through Friday, 10am to 6pm, for in-person and telehealth visits, and can be booked up to two hours before the visit. Calling (954) 947-1130 early in the day helps.
What should I do in a mental health crisis?
If you feel you might harm yourself or someone else, or you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1 right away. For crisis support, you can reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. In many Florida communities, 2-1-1 connects you to crisis information and local referrals.
Schedule Your Appointment
Take the first step toward feeling better. Call or book online, and care can often start the same day.