Please refer to APA's Clinical Practice Guidelines for the treatment of PTSD.
Psychological Treatments
- Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder NEW CONTENT
2015 EST Status: Treatment pending re-evaluation research support
1998 EST Status: Strong research support - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder NEW CONTENT
- Present-Centered Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder NEW CONTENT
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder NEW CONTENT
2015 EST Status: Treatment pending re-evaluation research support
1998 EST Status: Strong research support - Psychological Debriefing for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder NEW CONTENT
- Stress Inoculation Training for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder NEW CONTENT
- Seeking Safety for PTSD with Substance Use Disorder NEW CONTENT
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder NEW CONTENT
2015 EST Status: Treatment pending re-evaluation research support
1998 EST Status: Modest research support - Mom Power: Promoting Resilience in Mothers & Families NEW CONTENT
2015 EST Status: Treatment pending re-evaluation research support
1998 EST Status: Modest research support
Note: 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.