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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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Amanda Morgan
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Discuss and work through anything that is relevant and important to you! My goal is to support you and help you navigate current stressors or challenges. The ultimate goal of therapy is to bring you to a happier and healthier life!


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Discuss and work through anything that is relevant and important to you! My goal is to support you and help you navigate current stressors or challenges. The ultimate goal of therapy is to bring you to a happier and healthier life!

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I am very accepting, open, non-judgmental, and understanding. I want to provide you with a safe and supportive space to talk about your concerns. It is important to me that you feel welcomed and that you feel heard. No cookie cutter therapy here!

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  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Dr. Alexis Zornitta
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work together to help you increase insight, increase coping tools, and decrease unhelpful trauma reactions. By working through past trauma/adversity in a safe space, you will make more movement toward your values and authentic self.


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work together to help you increase insight, increase coping tools, and decrease unhelpful trauma reactions. By working through past trauma/adversity in a safe space, you will make more movement toward your values and authentic self.

Something to know about my approach is:

My therapeutic style is client-centered and collaborative, providing a safe space for clients to share. I tailor treatment to fit an individual's unique needs and provide trauma informed, culturally competent, and affirmative care.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • LGBTQ+
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Trauma
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
  • Women
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My aim is to help you better understand and live through the unique experience of your suffering en route to a more vital and satisfying existence.

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In our work, I am interested in helping you look closely and reflect on your emotional world, attending to both what is said and what is avoided. I consider myself a compassionate fellow traveler, invested in helping you regain a sense of purpose.

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Dr. Karen Tringle, Psy.D, HSP
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identify the "stuck" places in your life, exploring what helped create this bottleneck so that we can create a better infrastructure that sets you up for success in the future. We'll use humor and creativity to find new solutions to old problems


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identify the "stuck" places in your life, exploring what helped create this bottleneck so that we can create a better infrastructure that sets you up for success in the future. We'll use humor and creativity to find new solutions to old problems

Something to know about my approach is:

authentic, no-nonsense, and straightforward, with equal measures of compassion and humor, to focus on your presenting concerns. We'll highlight your current assets and strengths, while building new skills, tools, and resources to tackle any situation

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  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Boundaries
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  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
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  • Feeling Stuck
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  • Perfectionism
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Scott Levson
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Therapy is a space to feel grounded in which we will work to gain a non-judgmental perspective on your struggles and put our minds together to strategize ways forward.


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Therapy is a space to feel grounded in which we will work to gain a non-judgmental perspective on your struggles and put our minds together to strategize ways forward.

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I take a pragmatic and eclectic approach by integrating psychodynamic theories with evidence-based tools. I draw on treatments ranging from CBT, ACT, and CPT, tailoring treatment to your unique needs and experiences.

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  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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