Find PTSD Therapists & Counselors in Braidwood, IL.

 

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 Braidwood, the suburbs of Braidwood, other nearby places such as Braceville, Coal City, or anywhere else in Illinois, 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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My style is practical and reality-based meaning that there are plenty of advantageous routes to interact with systems of power, privilege, and oppression. I reflect on these truths in delivering my clinical talks, choosing readings, & assignments.

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Take back your life from PTSD, BPD, anxiety, and depression, and work towards healing emotionally, coping effectively, and creating a life you love living using proven strategies and techniques.

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Develop the skills to stay grounded, ease the burdens of past pain, and create new ways of asserting boundaries and voicing relational needs. We will honor the hard times and celebrate the successes of building and living a life you love.

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We will develop new ways of coping with anxiety and heal past wounds to mend undesired patterns in your behavior and relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is an evidence-based treatment that encourages us to move towards the life we want.

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