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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 Washington DC, Anacostia, Ballston, Bluemont, or even Brentwood, 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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Zachary Rothwell
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Learn to understand the different parts of who you are, and the reason behind your motivations in life. We will use EMDR to reduce your stress, relax your mind, heal your heart & focus your mind on the future you've always wanted.


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Learn to understand the different parts of who you are, and the reason behind your motivations in life. We will use EMDR to reduce your stress, relax your mind, heal your heart & focus your mind on the future you've always wanted.

Something to know about my approach is:

I specialize in EMDR therapy. My role will be to make observations, ask questions, and listen genuinely. I will not tell you what to do. I can't. The journey is yours, but I will walk beside you until you feel ready to walk a new path on your own.

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  • Childhood Trauma
  • Executive Coaching
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David Rothman
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get more insight into your thoughts/feelings/behavior and then take effective action in your everyday life. I firmly believe that if therapy works, you should see tangible changes for the better outside of therapy room.


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get more insight into your thoughts/feelings/behavior and then take effective action in your everyday life. I firmly believe that if therapy works, you should see tangible changes for the better outside of therapy room.

Something to know about my approach is:

I used evidenced-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Exposure Therapy (for anxiety), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), and more.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Autism-Related Challenges
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Health Anxiety
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Get to know your presenting issues, where they come from, how they serve (and don't really serve) you, and find a path forward. We will also understand your feelings and how you can cope with them in the moment.


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Get to know your presenting issues, where they come from, how they serve (and don't really serve) you, and find a path forward. We will also understand your feelings and how you can cope with them in the moment.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am actively committed to helping clients learn more about themselves. I don’t just sit and listen. I talk and ask thought-provoking questions. I offer new perspectives while also offering time to reflect together.

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  • Abuse
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  • Anger Management
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Nicole Brzozowski
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Through compassionate reflection on relationships with self, family, friends, and society, we will work together to heal patterns and self-talk that can live in our minds and bodies; patterns that can make us feel stuck and overwhelmed.


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Through compassionate reflection on relationships with self, family, friends, and society, we will work together to heal patterns and self-talk that can live in our minds and bodies; patterns that can make us feel stuck and overwhelmed.

Something to know about my approach is:

My north stars are self-compassion and mindfulness. My work is Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed and if you’ve ever felt like you can’t think your way out of something, I have experience incorporating body- and nervous-based system approaches.

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  • Anxiety
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  • Stress
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Melissa Jermann
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Start with goal setting, psychoeducation, and skill development, followed by further insight to facilitate self-exploration, understanding, and growth.


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Start with goal setting, psychoeducation, and skill development, followed by further insight to facilitate self-exploration, understanding, and growth.

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If talk therapy isn't working for you, we will be a great fit. I implement evidence-based treatments and provide my clients with skills to navigate their concerns outside of the therapy room. My approach will always be tailed to fit your exact needs.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Harm OCD
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Pedophilic Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (POCD)
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  • Social Anxiety
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Melissa Jermann remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Ca...