How do I find the right Teletherapist?

Use an online directory Teladoc, Amwell, Better Help, MDLive, and Doctor on Demand are all reputable websites that connect you with mental health professionals. Additionally, Psychology Today has a therapist directory that allows you to filter therapists who offer teletherapy, as well as filter by region and specialty.

How do I talk to my therapist about trauma?

Sit down with a pen and paper, or a note app on your phone, a blank doc on your computer, etc. and make a few notes about what you want to talk about. Then, in session, let your therapist know that speaking off the cuff in regards to your trauma is too difficult, but that you have written down a few notes.

Can therapy make you a better person?

An awesome benefit of therapy is that it not only helps you understand yourself better but it helps you understand other people. When we hold negative thoughts in without processing them, they become ingrained so that we see the world through that lens – and we make lots of assumptions that may or may not be true.

Does talking about trauma help PTSD?

For some, talking about their trauma is an initial step toward healing. But for others, sharing an experience and then having the response be negative can harm recovery. It can shut them down and lock the psychological vault, if not for forever, then at least for a long time.

Does talking about PTSD help?

A person with PTSD may need to talk about the traumatic event over and over again. This is part of the healing process, so avoid the temptation to tell your loved one to stop rehashing the past and move on. Instead, offer to talk as many times as they need.

How is therapy helpful?

Psychotherapy helps people understand that they can do something to improve their situation. That leads to changes that enhance healthy behavior, whether it’s improving relationships, expressing emotions better, doing better at work or school, or thinking more positively.