Find PTSD Therapists & Counselors in Merced, CA.

 

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 Merced, the suburbs of Merced, other nearby places such as Modesto, Ceres, or anywhere else in California, 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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Lourdes Loyola
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I strongly believe that we need to better ourselves, understand others, and learn to communicate in all types of relationships.

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My approach in therapy is to utilize healthy coping skills and mindfulness to increase personal growth and self-awareness in a safe and healing space.

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Laura Gardner
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For individual therapy, we will get to understand your perfectionism and how you got to be that way, what's holding you back, and how to move forward to live the life you want. For couples, explore and ID beliefs to communicate more effectively.


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For individual therapy, we will get to understand your perfectionism and how you got to be that way, what's holding you back, and how to move forward to live the life you want. For couples, explore and ID beliefs to communicate more effectively.

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Our sessions may include: body awareness, I'll ask you questions, EMDR, exploring your personal history, in-the-moment observations, challenge negative beliefs, focus on our interpersonal dynamics, I'll share relatable stories, or we'll just talk!

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Kathy Jaffe
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We will explore what matters most in your life and discover what blocks are keeping you from this. We will create goals for how to get more of what matters and practice skills that will help you find the connections you desire.


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We will explore what matters most in your life and discover what blocks are keeping you from this. We will create goals for how to get more of what matters and practice skills that will help you find the connections you desire.

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My approach is client-centered and focused on facilitating the connection between mind and body allowing clients to access their own inner wisdom. Using the latest findings in neuroscience I provide practical skills that assist in emotion regulation.

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Dr. Londyn Miller
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Together we will build a safe and consistent relationship and get to the root of your pain. In my work, clients find solutions, transformation, and balance with my understanding of generational patterns, the mind-body connection, and well-being.


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Together we will build a safe and consistent relationship and get to the root of your pain. In my work, clients find solutions, transformation, and balance with my understanding of generational patterns, the mind-body connection, and well-being.

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My ability to successfully get to the root of an issue is something my clients often comment on in addition to helping them discover their truth and unique strengths in the process.

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pair your expertise on your child with mine in child development and behavior to find the right skills and course of action that meet your family's unique needs.


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pair your expertise on your child with mine in child development and behavior to find the right skills and course of action that meet your family's unique needs.

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I pride myself on adapting and pairing techniques from evidence-based therapies to custom fit your family's values and needs. Specializing in PCIT, PC-CARE, and chronic illness/pediatric medical stress.

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