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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating mental condition that can completely derail your life. It manifests with disturbing thoughts related to a traumatic event that happened a while ago. Sometimes the wounds of the trauma are so deep that you find it hard to function, and this is where therapy can help.

A licensed PTSD therapist can help you heal from traumatic events and regain a sense of calm and ease. Whether you are located in downtown Akron, the suburbs of Akron, other nearby places such as Cleveland, Cuyahoga Falls, or anywhere else in Ohio, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Symptoms of PTSD

PTSD presents in different ways depending on the individual. If you’re suffering from PTSD, you may experience symptoms such as:

  • Intrusive memories that manifest as nightmares, realistic flashbacks, or reactions to anything that reminds you of the traumatic event.
  • Increased reactiveness to external situations.
  • Mood changes including emotional numbness, hopelessness, and pessimism.

If you are wondering if you have PTSD, read this article for more information about PTSD symptoms.

It’s Never Too Late: Get Help for PTSD Today

A therapist who specializes in PTSD therapy can help you discover the source of your psychological stress and create a treatment plan to help you feel better. Use our free therapist matching tool to find a therapist today!

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Identify your greatest challenges and top priorities. We will collaboratively set goals and a timeline for achieving them. I will teach you skills to improve your symptoms, accomplish your objectives, and enhance your quality of life.

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I help clients who want to explore the connections between present experiences and the past. Understanding patterns empowers us to change the present. I believe self-love/compassion and forgiveness are foundational to transformative change.

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I am an insight & intuition oriented therapist who is trained/experienced in science, holistic and energy based approaches. I believe in building strong foundations of skills and habits, deeply knowing yourself, and full acceptance of self.

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streamline healing! We can set aside 12 hours of therapy to get right into the healing as opposed to doing 1 hour a week. With intensives, you get right into the work instead of "starting over" with a new therapist.

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as a recovered People Pleaser, I won't bullshit you. I'll let you in on my thought process so you never have to leave guessing! Parts work & EMDR are "like therapy magic". Clients share relief for finally finding something that resonates.

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I am trained in and utilize state-of-the-art approaches to address impacts of stress, self-image, and overwhelming emotions. However, each therapeutic relationship and approach is different and collaboratively based on your unique needs and pace.

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In our first session, I'll focus on understanding your background, interests in theory, and your goals. We'll discuss your expectations and track your progress. Based on your individual needs, we'll create a plan to structure future sessions.

Something to know about my approach is:

I utilize a variety of treatment modalities and interventions including but not limited to CBT, DBT, CPT, person centered, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution focused

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