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PTSD stands for Post-traumatic stress disorder and is a mental health condition that's triggered by a traumatic event — either experiencing something terrifying or witnessing it. Symptoms may include disturbing and uncontrollable thoughts, flashbacks, severe anxiety, and nightmares related to the event.
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Julia Litvinova
Julia Litvinova
Psychological CounselorAnxiety • Art therapy • Burnout • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Grief & Loss • PTSD • Therapists for Ukraine
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
Anxiety • Art therapy • Burnout • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Grief & Loss • PTSD • Therapists for Ukraine
USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
Mariam George
Mariam George
Psychologist (M.A. in Clinical Psychology), Psychodynamic Psychotherapist (in Training), Psychoanalysist (in Training)ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Anxiety • Depression • Personality disorders • PTSD • Sexuality • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Anxiety • Depression • Personality disorders • PTSD • Sexuality • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
Olha Mazurkevych
Olha Mazurkevych
Psychologist & PsychotherapistCouples therapy • Depression • EFT: Emotionally focused therapy • Family therapy • Panic attacks • PTSD • Therapy for Expats
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
Couples therapy • Depression • EFT: Emotionally focused therapy • Family therapy • Panic attacks • PTSD • Therapy for Expats
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
Katharina Buchholz
Katharina Buchholz
Clinical Psychologist (M.Sc.)Anxiety • Attachment • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Depression • Grief & Loss • PTSD
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
Anxiety • Attachment • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Depression • Grief & Loss • PTSD
USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
France Boyer
France Boyer
EMDR PsychotherapistAnorexia • Eating disorders • EMDR • Mindfulness • PTSD • Therapy for Expats • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
Anorexia • Eating disorders • EMDR • Mindfulness • PTSD • Therapy for Expats • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
Ekaterina Lukoshkina
Ekaterina Lukoshkina
Clinical PsychologistCBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • DBT: Dialectical Behavior Therapy • EMDR • PTSD • Self-confidence • Therapy for Expats • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • DBT: Dialectical Behavior Therapy • EMDR • PTSD • Self-confidence • Therapy for Expats • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
Jole Berlage-Buccellati
Jole Berlage-Buccellati
Integrative PsychotherapistBurnout • Depression • Panic attacks • PTSD • Self-confidence • Social anxiety • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
Burnout • Depression • Panic attacks • PTSD • Self-confidence • Social anxiety • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
Alexandra Frousklia
Alexandra Frousklia
Licensed Psychologist - Psychotherapist for Adults and Adolescents in AthensAnxiety • Bulimia • Burnout • Depression • PTSD • Relationships • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
Anxiety • Bulimia • Burnout • Depression • PTSD • Relationships • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
Damla Yildirim
Damla Yildirim
Doctor in Clinical PsychologyAnxiety • Depression • Online therapy • Psychotherapy • PTSD • Relationships • Therapy for Expats
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
Anxiety • Depression • Online therapy • Psychotherapy • PTSD • Relationships • Therapy for Expats
USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
Maxim Morozkin
Maxim Morozkin
CounsellorAnger • Anxiety • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Depression • Positive psychotherapy • Psychotherapy • PTSD
USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
Anger • Anxiety • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Depression • Positive psychotherapy • Psychotherapy • PTSD
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
Mortatha Al Khafage
Mortatha Al Khafage
Accredited Clinical PsycholgistAcute Stress Disorder • Borderline personality disorder • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Clinical psychology • Depression • PTSD • Schema therapy
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
Acute Stress Disorder • Borderline personality disorder • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Clinical psychology • Depression • PTSD • Schema therapy
USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
Stefania
Stefania
Counseling and Clinical Psychologist, Yoga TherapistAddictions • Anxiety • Attachment • Depression • Mediation • PTSD • Trauma Informed Care
USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
Addictions • Anxiety • Attachment • Depression • Mediation • PTSD • Trauma Informed Care
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
Julia de Souza Queiroz
Julia de Souza Queiroz
Licensed Clinical PsychologistAnxiety • Burnout • Depression • Gender identity • Panic attacks • PTSD • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
Anxiety • Burnout • Depression • Gender identity • Panic attacks • PTSD • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
Rebekka Leitlein
Rebekka Leitlein
Trauma Psychotherapist (HPG)Addictions • Anger • Anxiety • LGBTQI • PTSD • Sexual abuse • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
Addictions • Anger • Anxiety • LGBTQI • PTSD • Sexual abuse • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
Rita
Rita
Integrative PsychotherapistAnxiety • Depression • Grief & Loss • Insomnia • Integrative therapy • Online therapy • PTSD
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
Anxiety • Depression • Grief & Loss • Insomnia • Integrative therapy • Online therapy • PTSD
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
Erik Weick
Erik Weick
Clinical PsychologistAddictions • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Coaching • Online therapy • Psychodynamic therapy • PTSD • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
Addictions • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Coaching • Online therapy • Psychodynamic therapy • PTSD • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
Alizé A. Rogge
Alizé A. Rogge
Accredited Psychotherapist (CBT)Anxiety • Burnout • Crisis intervention • Depression • Personal development • PTSD • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
Anxiety • Burnout • Crisis intervention • Depression • Personal development • PTSD • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
Chloé
Chloé
EMDR PsychotherapistAnxiety • Burnout • EMDR • Psychodynamic therapy • PTSD • Therapy for Expats • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
Anxiety • Burnout • EMDR • Psychodynamic therapy • PTSD • Therapy for Expats • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
Olesya Naminach
Olesya Naminach
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) PsychotherapistACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • Addictions • Anxiety • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Depression • PTSD • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • Addictions • Anxiety • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Depression • PTSD • Trauma
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USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
Myriell Kohrs
Myriell Kohrs
Psychologist, Psychotherapist (HPG), Couples therapistBurnout • Couples therapy • EMDR • Psychotherapy • PTSD • Sexuality • Systemic therapy
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
Burnout • Couples therapy • EMDR • Psychotherapy • PTSD • Sexuality • Systemic therapy
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
María Gracia Abad
María Gracia Abad
Psychologist & PsychotherapistAnxiety • Attachment • Depression • Psychological abuse • PTSD • Self-confidence • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
Anxiety • Attachment • Depression • Psychological abuse • PTSD • Self-confidence • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
Dino Antunovic
Dino Antunovic
Psychologist (M.Sc) and EMDR TherapistEMDR • Gender dysphoria • LGBTQI • Panic attacks • PTSD • Relationships • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
EMDR • Gender dysphoria • LGBTQI • Panic attacks • PTSD • Relationships • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
Sofia Ferreira
Sofia Ferreira
Clinical PsychologistAddictions • Autism spectrum • Burnout • PTSD • Stress • Transitions • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
Addictions • Autism spectrum • Burnout • PTSD • Stress • Transitions • Trauma
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Marlene
Marlene
Gestalt PsychotherapistAnxiety • Attachment • Co-Dependency • Depression • Psychological abuse • PTSD • Trauma
RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
Anxiety • Attachment • Co-Dependency • Depression • Psychological abuse • PTSD • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
Angeliki O. Lazaraki
Angeliki O. Lazaraki
Psychologist (MSc, GMBPsS)Anxiety • Autism spectrum • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Crisis Response • PTSD • Therapy for Expats • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
Anxiety • Autism spectrum • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Crisis Response • PTSD • Therapy for Expats • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
Gökmen Karagöz
Gökmen Karagöz
Psychologist (MSc) | Trauma & Somatic Informed (EMDR) | Attachment, childhood trauma, anxiety, stress, existential crisis. Schema Therapy and CBT.EMDR • Holistic approach • LGBTQI • Online therapy • Panic attacks • PTSD • Trauma Informed Care
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
EMDR • Holistic approach • LGBTQI • Online therapy • Panic attacks • PTSD • Trauma Informed Care
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Learn more about therapists specialising in PTSD
Therapy for PTSD
Many people worldwide are affected by PTSD, so by no means should you feel alone or that the diagnosis is unmanageable: many have sought treatment successfully through finding a qualified and compassionate psychotherapist. Although it requires some daily effort to manage PTSD, seeking professional help is a key step in understanding what you need to gain more stability in everyday life and how to integrate healthy coping mechanisms into your daily routine. To learn how to go about selecting the perfect therapist, read our guide here.
How to choose a therapist specialising in PTSD
It’s not unusual to feel slightly overwhelmed when choosing a type of therapy. These feelings are completely normal and can be part of the initial stages of seeking therapy. It's important to remember that finding the right fit for you is crucial, and it may take some exploration and open communication with potential therapists to discover the approach and therapist that aligns best with your needs and preferences. Trusting your instincts and being patient with yourself throughout this process can help alleviate some of the overwhelm and lead to a smoother therapeutic journey. If you need additional help in finding a qualified practitioner, It’s Complicated offers a free matching service, where our in-house therapists will try to find the best match for you based on your individual needs and preferences.
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Search for practitioners who specialise in PTSD and many other approaches in the search tool here in our directory of licensed professionals. For many of us, there's never a more important time than now to nurture our mental health. If you are interested in therapy to assist you in improving your life quality, our platform features over 1,500 mental health professionals from 80+ countries. Counselling is also available in almost 100 languages, both online and in-person, making the search for an accredited psychologist who is knowledgeable about PTSD much less complicated.
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