Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) develops after exposure to a traumatic event or ongoing traumatic happenings such as an accident, natural disaster, sexual assault, war, abuse, or other severe stressors.
PTSD causes a person to relive the experience through flashbacks or nightmares, avoidance behavior, having negative thoughts regarding the trauma, and having a sense of heightened awareness, such as hypervigilant behaviors or exaggerated startle response.
Available Treatment Options
Therapists use multiple counseling interventions to treat PTSD, including Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Cognitive Processing Therapy involves reframing negative thoughts about the traumatic experience. Prolonged Exposure involves gradually exposing the person to thoughts about the trauma to gain control of their thoughts. EMDR involves cross stimulation while slowly focusing on details of the trauma, aiming to reduce the power of the negative thoughts.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Hi, I’m Waju! I’m a dedicated and experienced therapist with years of experience in various settings. My extensive background helps me with valuable skills in guiding teens and young adults through various challenges. I am passionate about fostering the well-being of adolescents and families. Together, we can make a positive change in life.
I enjoy working with motivated coaching clients who are devoted to learning the skills, research, and problem-solving strategies that will help them achieve their life goals. Coaching with me tends to be rather fast paced as we actively pursue your life goals. We first look at established habits and patterns of behavior. We then discuss educational information and skills that may be helpful in ...
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Welcome and thank you for taking the time to view my page! I am a licensed clinical social worker who has experience working with a breadth of clients: ages 6-adulthood. I have a keen appreciation in using client-centered, empathic, compassionate, and creative treatment approaches in working with clients. I feel that each person is an individual and deserving of tailored and unique therapeutic…
I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #130874, Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor #13462 in California supporting clients with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, LGBTQ+, Trauma, Couples, Children and Families, and Addiction and Recovery, through psychotherapy and ketamine-assisted experiential therapy and integration under Jodie NewDelman, PsyD at Essensuate APC; h...
Throughout my life, I have searched for the kindness and understanding of others. I have lived through hardship and trauma which have shaped me into the individual I have become. I know the value of suffering and the importance of being seen, heard and understood by others, even a stranger. To be human is to long for meaning and worth. At times it seems impossible to find it within ourselves…
My approach to counseling focuses on the individual’s unique needs and goals. Every person has the capacity for growth and change. I aim to provide a supportive, safe, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings, learn new skills, and better understand yourself and your situation. My counseling services are confidential, compassionate, and empowering. She believes in treating eve...
I work with adolescents and adults suffering from mood and anxiety disorders, complex trauma, women’s issues, narcissistic abuse, attachment issues, and personality disorders. I also work with couples to improve communication, develop healthy conflict-resolution skills, and create a long-term family vision and mission that restores harmony in everyday life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I received a B.S. in Liberal Arts and and M.S. in Criminal Justice from Excelsior University and an M.A. in Social Work from the University of Chicago. I am a member of the National Association of Social Workers. For the past several years, my practice has focused at the intersection of trauma, addiction, and men...
Do you feel as if your life has a before and after? Do you feel stuck, like you can’t shake what has happened to you or your relationships? I would love the opportunity to help you make sense of your story and build your path forward. Sientes como si tu vida tuviera un antes y después? Te sientes atascado, como si no pudieras deshacerte de lo que te ha pasado a ti o a tus relaciones? Me encanta...
I’m Michelle Gorden, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I am currently training in Gottman Method for couples. I specialize in treating mood disorders, trauma, and PTSD. My background is ...
