Are You Struggling With Complex Post Traumatic Stress (C-PTSD)?

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Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) is a form of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder that indicates someone experienced a repeated, prolonged trauma or multiple traumas that compounded upon one another. Children who experienced sexual or physical abuse during their formative years may develop C-PTSD. C-PTSD involves all of the criteria for PTSD (flashbacks, avoidant behavior, reactive behavior), but it also includes difficulty regulating emotions, maintaining a good self-image, and maintaining relationships.

Available Treatment Options

Therapeutic interventions that may help people with PTSD can also help those with C-PTSD. These therapies include Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which uses lights, sounds, and cross-lateral brain stimulation to process traumatic memories; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps address unhelpful thought patterns and corresponding behaviors, and overall goals to regain a sense of self.

Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Complex Post Traumatic Stress (C-PTSD)

Dahyana Paul, PMHNP-BC

Boston

Massachusetts

I provide personalized, holistic mental health care for children, families, and individuals—whether at home, work, or online. I specialize in therapy and medication management for conditions like anxiety, ADHD, depression, and PTSD. Using evidence-based techniques such as CBT and DBT, my goal is to ensure you feel heard, valued, and supported as we work together toward healing and wellness.
Hi, I'm Meg! I'm a psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP) here to help with your mental health needs. I offer psychiatric evaluations and prescribe medications as part of your treatment. I like to mix active listening with a holistic approach, creating a cozy, open space for you to feel comfortable. I'm also a certified yoga and meditation instructor and warmly welcome the LGBTQ+ and youth/adol...

Zoe Weinstein, LSW

Chicago

Illinois

Therapy is an experience that is unique, and it is my goal to assist you in navigating your own journey. As a collaborative team, we can explore different challenges in your life and work towards becoming the best version of yourself, whatever that looks and feels like for you.

Rebecca Adeyoola, PMHNP-BC

Baltimore

Maryland

Hello! I'm Rebecca O. Adeyoola, a dedicated Registered Nurse based in Baltimore, MD. With years of experience in various healthcare settings, I specialize in psychiatric care, restorative care, and acute care. Currently, I work at Sheppard Pratt in Towson, offering compassionate support to individuals in need of psychiatric care. From conducting intake evaluations to managing treatment plans, m...

Brian Granneman

Naples

Florida

Various forms of self-medication and their surrounding issues create challenges not only for those directly affected but also for their loved ones. People struggling with addiction often sense the disconnect between their current reality and the potential they know they have if they can find a way to overcome their obstacles. I look forward to helping you achieve deep transformative change by s...