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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 Durham, Campus Hill, Duke Forest, Duke Homestead, or even Duke University, 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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Allissa Marquez
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build an understanding of old patterns and collaborate on sustainable changes to experiment with. We can explore the discomfort and mindsets that keep people stuck, as well as cultivate acceptance, self-compassion, and motivating self talk.


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build an understanding of old patterns and collaborate on sustainable changes to experiment with. We can explore the discomfort and mindsets that keep people stuck, as well as cultivate acceptance, self-compassion, and motivating self talk.

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We can do formal skills, but I take a more casual approach because research shows the relationship between us and what you already have to bring to the table is the most important. Mindset is key and we can discuss how yours is working for you.

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In therapy, we'll collaborate to help you gain clarity about your current challenges. From there, we will build upon your strengths with new strategies and skills to get "unstuck" from your move forward towards lasting change & growth.


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In therapy, we'll collaborate to help you gain clarity about your current challenges. From there, we will build upon your strengths with new strategies and skills to get "unstuck" from your move forward towards lasting change & growth.

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My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, solution-focused, and grounded in psychological science. This means that the therapies we select will be highly effective and perfectly suited to empower you in reaching your personal goals.

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Examine how your past is connected to your present, identify problematic relationship patterns, and figure out how you want to apply these insights to your life so that you can be kinder to yourself, enjoy deeper relationships, and live with meaning.


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Examine how your past is connected to your present, identify problematic relationship patterns, and figure out how you want to apply these insights to your life so that you can be kinder to yourself, enjoy deeper relationships, and live with meaning.

Something to know about my approach is:

I will help you to slow down and lean INTO your emotions, especially the uncomfortable ones you’re so good at avoiding. Psychodynamic psychotherapy is an intense process, but I will support and guide you as we explore the terrain of your inner life.

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I know how it feels to lose yourself after giving birth. I know how overwhelming being a new mom can feel and how "scary thoughts" can make you feel like you are going crazy. Together we will help you find your way back to the right path.


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I know how it feels to lose yourself after giving birth. I know how overwhelming being a new mom can feel and how "scary thoughts" can make you feel like you are going crazy. Together we will help you find your way back to the right path.

Something to know about my approach is:

I provide a safe haven to discuss the thoughts you keep hidden. I use evidence-based therapies like CBT to help address any depression and anxiety that may impede bonding with your baby and EMDR to help process any reproductive trauma present.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Birth Trauma
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Sherniqwa Gilliland
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It is vital to create a safe space in therapy. I focus on building trust first and then we identify goals. Clients are the experts on themselves, so it is important for them to set their treatment goals, and we work on reaching them together.


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It is vital to create a safe space in therapy. I focus on building trust first and then we identify goals. Clients are the experts on themselves, so it is important for them to set their treatment goals, and we work on reaching them together.

Something to know about my approach is:

I help adults/adolescents challenge negative thinking and critical self-talk, find solutions to current problems, and recognize their strengths, positive attributes, and intrinsic motivation.

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