How Do I Find a Therapist Who Actually Treats PTSD? Quick answer: You can find a real PTSD therapist in three steps. First, search for PTSD in directories like Psychology Today. Second, check that they are trained in one of the research-backed methods below. Third, ask them direct questions on the phone before you book. Most people find a good fit in one or two tries. Key facts at a glance (you are not alone) About 6 in 100 U.S. adults will have PTSD at some point (National C

It is 10 a.m. Your heart is already pounding. You can't focus. and you are wondering how you will make it to 5pm. You're not alone. Many poeple with anxiety or PTSD/trauma feel the same way. What you may not know is there are real tools that help and you can calm your nervous system with 2-minute tools. You can do most of them at your desk, in the bathroom, or in your car. In order to calm your nervous system let's practice focusing on the body instead of the thoughts. (Im su

Most people think PTSD only happens to soldiers. It doesn't. PTSD can happen after car accidents, difficult birth, bad relationships, rape, or childhood abuse or neglect. If something happened negative happened in your past and parts of you relive it over and over talking about it can help you heal and move on. Here's a list of things PTSD does to you in real life: You can't stop thinking about what happened to you even when you want to You avoid anything that reminds you of

If you have looked into trauma or PTSD treatment you've probably heard of EMDR. It gets a lot of attention online and a lot of therapists offer it. You may have already tried it and wonder why it didnt work for you. Prolonged Exposure is another treatment for PTSD which is less famous but the research behind it is stronger. Here is what you need to know about both. How EMDR works You focus on a painful memory while your therapist guides your eyes back and forth, or taps alter

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can knock the wind out of anyone. You might be a high-functioning professional, a parent, an entrepreneur, or someone who 'has it all together' on the outside - while struggling with with flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, or trying desparely to avoid reminders of trauma. I specialize in Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy, one of the most effective PTSD treatments available. PE helps you safely process traumatic memories so they stop controlli

High-functioning anxiety is the hardest kind to get help for — because from the outside, high functioning anxiety looks like success. You're organized, reliable, and driven. Inside, your nervous system never stops running and you are exhausted and overwhelmed all the time. Using Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and evidence-based counseling, I help you learn how to quiet your anxiety down so you run the show and enjoy the life you have built for yourself.

Not all trauma is PTSD, but that doesn't mean it's not affecting your life. Trauma therapy helps you process difficult experiences, heal old wounds, and build resilience. Types of trauma addressed: • Childhood and developmental trauma • Workplace trauma and burnout • Relational and interpersonal trauma • Grief and loss • Acute trauma (accidents, assault, medical events)