Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Please refer to APA's Clinical Practice Guidelines for the treatment of PTSD.
Psychological Treatments
- Prolonged Exposure NEW
- Present-Centered TherapyÂ
- Cognitive Processing Therapy NEWÂ
- Seeking Safety (for PTSD with co-morbid Substance Use Disorder)
- Stress Inoculation Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
- Psychological Debriefing
Note:Â Other psychological treatments may also be effective in treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, but they have not been evaluated with the same scientific rigor as the treatments above. Many medications may also be helpful for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, but we do not cover medications in this website. Of course, we recommend a consultation with a mental health professional for an accurate diagnosis and discussion of various treatment options. When you meet with a professional, be sure to work together to establish clear treatment goals and to monitor progress toward those goals. Feel free to print this information and take it with you to discuss your treatment plan with your therapist.