Find PTSD Therapists & Counselors in Lynchburg, VA.

 

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 Lynchburg, the suburbs of Lynchburg, other nearby places such as Blacksburg, Roanoke, or anywhere else in Virginia, 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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We will work together to heal past or current traumas, griefs and losses, and addictions, if that's a concern. All the while, we will be identifying and building on your strengths, moving towards a life that feels meaningful and engaged for you.


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We will work together to heal past or current traumas, griefs and losses, and addictions, if that's a concern. All the while, we will be identifying and building on your strengths, moving towards a life that feels meaningful and engaged for you.

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I take a trauma-informed approach to therapy, so our work together will be collaborative. I use a range of approaches including EMDR, FLASH, Adaptive Disclosure, talk therapy, and more to help you heal and build the life you want.

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As a LPC, I aim to create a supportive environment where I can guide clients using their strengths. Together, we will work towards their healing and growth in an honest, encouraging manner.

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I use a blend of therapies to cater to your unique needs and goals, focusing on your overall mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health. I'm eager to join you on your personal journey.

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Together we will learn more about your relationship with yourself and others, and find ways to deepen those connections. We will identify your treatment goals and actively help you move towards them in and outside of therapy.

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I am flexible and use a variety of approaches tailored to each individual; we are all different and that's what makes us unique. I value collaboration, authenticity, and being human with you in the therapeutic space.

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Work through the process of understanding and recovering from the past, to be fully present to life now, and to build your life worth living. We will focus on building the skills needed to understand, manage and interact with your feelings

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I approach the time we have in therapy as an opportunity to work as a team to help you to begin to feel more in control of your inner and outer life. Helping you to step back from the battle-not by retreating, but by learning new skills to recover.

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We'll work together to understand how and why painful thoughts and emotions show up for you, and if there are ways you can respond differently when they do.

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My approach is science-based, compassionate, and collaborative. I want to understand you as a whole person, including what you're struggling with, what you enjoy, and what matters most to you.

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