PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is a mental health condition that can arise when an individual experiences a traumatic event or bears witness to a psychologically traumatizing experience. Traumatic events are those that threaten an individual's sense of safety and can include experiences of verbal, physical, or sexual abuse, bullying, serious injury or illness, the death of a loved one, military combat, or natural disasters. Individuals struggling with PTSD can benefit greatly from online therapy, including trauma therapy in a safe and inclusive environment. If you or a loved one are experiencing PTSD symptoms in the greater New York City area or New York State, Spataro Counseling and Coaching Services offers online, holistic, compassionate PTSD therapy. Cristina Spataro is an online therapist who has vast experience in the field of trauma therapy and the resultant symptoms that can occur from PTSD.
Symptoms of PTSD
PTSD can present with a range of symptoms that are specific to the person experiencing them. Some PTSD symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, irritability and anger, avoidance, depression, anxiety, negative thinking, fear, guilt, shame, memory loss, detachment, hypervigilance, difficulty concentrating, sleeping issues, and, in severe cases, self-destructive behavior. People with PTSD may experience difficulties with their relationships, troubles at work, and disruptive patterns of behavior that negatively impact their mental health and well-being.
PTSD Treatment With Online Therapy
The main treatment for PTSD is psychotherapy and can include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT allows individuals to learn skills that help them process negative experiences and beliefs and helps them learn productive coping mechanisms. CBT conducted by a qualified online therapist is an effective form of PTSD therapy that can help individuals restructure their core beliefs and identify problematic modes of thinking so they better respond to painful memories and stress.
The Benefits of Online Therapy
Working with an online therapist who specializes in trauma therapy is particularly effective for individuals who have busy schedules or face emotional issues when leaving the house. Spataro Counseling and Coaching Services offers both individual PTSD therapy and group coaching, and each can be effective for people learning better coping skills. Group coaching can bring together survivors who have had similar traumatic experiences so they can share their emotions in an accepting and nonjudgmental environment. Individual therapy sessions can also allow individuals to fully express their life experiences in a safe, private setting.
If you or your loved one is experiencing PTSD, you don’t have to suffer alone. Cristina Spataro is a licensed mental health professional who offers a holistic path toward healing for her patients in New York City and the surrounding areas. Please call her to make an appointment and take charge of your life.