How to find a ptsd therapist

[KwanYingirl]

@Ann Barry I have dabbled in DBT. I first learned about it when I was in an intensive out patient program. I have used the workbook. It’s hard for me to write in workbooks, afraid of being found out, shame, etc. but it’s intriguing and I do pull it out when I feel desperate and don’t want to call my therapist on his time off.

 

[Choosing]

@Ann Barry to be honest, I don’t know what kind of therapy I’m getting. Trau...

EMDR is exactly what I’m hoping to try. I think I’m ready now (of course I’m worried that I could reopen the can of ugly worms). I’m going to put the matter to prayer.
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[EveHarrington]

Sidran.org | PTSD and Dissociation Resources for Survivors, Supporters and Professionals

 

[Still Standing]

Hey, do you live close to a military base? They often have psychologists/psychiatrists etc who are trained in PTSD counseling. I have such a psychologist. He is now in private practice but has stayed close to the base so he can continue to help military personnel and their families. I would contact the military mental health department and see if they have anybody in counseling service with them and the private sector on or near their base.

 

[Deleted member 8714]

For those of you who found a PTSD therapist, how did you find one?

Actually what I looked for was a Trauma Specialist not a PTSD therapist. I've seen Ts with PTSD experience and they weren't that great. I had two before I found my current T who is a Trauma Specialist.

That said, the T who helped me the most years ago had absolutely zip experience with PTSD, DID, mind control, and ritual abuse. He became an expert by treating me and learning the ropes.

I found my T through recommendations for different therapist practices and online research for my area. I used PsychologyToday.com, FindATherapist.com, CounselingWashington.com, YellowPages.com, HelpPro.com, and HealthGrades.com. Armed with the therapists who appeared to have my type of abuse experience and those who were trauma specialist, I placed a message on their answering machine that stated I was looking for a T with experience in ritual abuse, DID, and PTSD. I wanted to be quite specific with my message because I didn't want a T who knew about PTSD only. Other survivors have told me to not be so specific because it's possible it would be a turn off for a therapy practice, yet I was determined to tell it like it was. Luckily, my directness paid off and I found a great T who has experience with Satanic Ritual Abuse, Ritual Abuse, Mind Control, and knows about Serial Killers. My father was a serial killer. Unusual to find someone who knows about serial killers. She's never worked with one yet has extensive research into them, like 30 plus years.

You don't have the resources to pay cash?

 

[Nessa7]

It seems like your insurance limits your options quite a bit. Maybe the Human Services Center in your county? Even if they don't have someone there that fits your needs, the people there are usually very knowledgable about what your options are locally.

 

[katz]

I completely understand the spot you in. I can't find one either, and like you, I have gone to all the same sources. Since I was just starting up again I figured that anyone would do to start my search. What I ended up finding out is that my insurance thinks that you can solve your problem(s) with just "2" appointments. LOL