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Best Therapists for PTSD Treatment
PTSD’s full form is post-traumatic stress disorder, which affects behavior, thought-process, and health. It is a mental condition tha...read more
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Thomas Theodosiou 
Clinical Neuropsychologist & Clinical Therapist
- Greek
- English
200+ Happy Clients
- Clinical Psychologist
- Neuropsychological Assessment
- Psychological Assessments
Gaston Molina 
Clinical Psychologist & Therapist
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
400+ Happy Clients
- Business Coach
- CBT Practitioner
- Clinical Psychologist
- Counselling Psychologist
- Gestalt Psychotherapy
- Life Coach
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Julieta Carrasco
Clinical & Counselling Psychologist
- Spanish
- French
- English
100+ Happy Clients
- Business Coach
- Child Psychology
- Clinical Psychologist
- Counselling Psychologist
- Gestalt Psychotherapy
- Life Coach
- Mindfulness
- Neuropsychological Assessment
- Psychoanalysis
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Psychological Assessments
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Sports Psychology
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Daniela Nemirovsky
Clinical Therapist
- Spanish
- English
300+ Happy Clients
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
José Tavela
Clinical & Counselling Psychologist
- English
- Spanish
150+ Happy Clients
- ABA Therapy
- ACT Practitioner
- Business Coach
- CBT Practitioner
- Clinical Psychologist
- Compassionate Therapy
- Counselling Psychologist
- DBT Practitioner
- Expressive Art Therapy
- Gestalt Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness
- Neuropsychological Assessment
- NLP Practitioner
- Occupational Therapist
- Psychiatry
- Psychoanalysis
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Psychological Assessments
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Sports Psychology
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Michel Alhaddad 
Clinical Psychologist & CBT therapist
- Arabic
- English
- French
50+ Happy Clients
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness-Based Approaches
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Enas Mashal
Clinical Psychologist
- Arabic
- English
50+ Happy Clients
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotion-Focused Therapy
- Psychoanalysis
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Experiencing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Chryssa Charizani
Counselling Psychologist & And Life Coach
- English
- Greek
50+ Happy Clients
- Counselling Psychologist
- Life Coach
- Occupational Therapist
- Psychoanalysis
Denisse Revés
Psychologist
- English
- Portuguese
- Spanish
100+ Happy Clients
- CBT Practitioner
- Child Psychology
- NLP Practitioner
Daiana Raluca
Psychologist
- Romanian
- English
200+ Happy Clients
- ACT Practitioner
- CBT Practitioner
- Child Psychology
- Clinical Psychologist
- EMDR Therapy
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What People say After the First Session 😍
Jana M'hanna
First time from a long time to speak to someone understand me without talking alot
Thomas Theodosiou
Always look forward to my sessions.
Daiana Jumuga
Daiana is a great listener, very empathetic towards my situation. She tries to come up with various ways to identify the problem and provide a solution.
Thomas Theodosiou
I love how deeply he goes into what I say. The questions he asks to teach how I really feel about everything is immensely helpful.
Kelsey Gibbs
kelsey is great with providing some technical solutions for the topics we discussed.
Thomas Theodosiou
Though we aware following what he said. His input validated what we were doing. We did receive help with other aspects such us sibling rivalry and how to go about our child's education. I think Mr Theo is a pleasant and very helpful person. Would definitely recommend him to others.
Thomas Theodosiou
My sessions were great, my therapist is very helpful and motivating.
Beverly Fernandez
Welcoming, calming, gentle.
Manuel Torres
I had a wonderful and constructive sessions with Manuel and Fitcy. I found Manuel to be very affable and he gave me the freedom to conduct our sessions in a pace where I am comfortable, this made it easier for me to discuss things i normally would not. My counseling was intended to focus solely on my stress triggers, but Manuel dug deep into my past and origins and helped me understand my issues and myself better. I would unquestionably advise Manuel to anyone trying to work through issues in therapy since he is very light to deal with, understanding and never judgmental."
Beverly Fernandez
I am very grateful that I made my life coaching session with Ms Beverly and to your team can say Thank you very much for helping me all the way of my session. Every session has a fruitful meaning in my life journey, a journey that I get more attached with God and positivity in life. I great attachment which I will carry on from the rest of my new journey. Its sad to say that I ended up already my 4 sessions however it was replaced of enlightenment courage what life it could be. Im wishing you(Ms Beverly) and the rest of your team to help more people experiencing difficulties straggle’s in life to enlighten and courage to love their life journey more positive way and attached to Gods purpose of life. Thank you very much and Godbless us all. ♥️
Beste Aydogan
She’s amazing. Very understanding, very attentive, very smart.
Jose Tavela
Very comfy sessions and the therapist was hyper nice and knowledgeable
Nanar Iknadiossian
My sessions have been going well so far and I’m learning so much about my feelings, etc. I feel like I can count on someone when I’m dealing with problems and to see how I can cope with them.
Elena Giappa
Honestly speaking she’s probably the best therapist I’ve ever had, if you’re looking for cbt and recovery from anxiety and ptsd she’s the one to go for. But even if you’re struggling with anger and depression, separation, commitment, family and relationship problems she’s the one to go for. I tried so many different online services and offline similarly but started to give up until I actually gave fitcy health a go who matched me up with Elena. I’ve improved a lot even my friends and family notice it. No words would describe how much I really appreciate what Elena does and has done so far. I was dreading the feedback part because I was afraid of not having much time with her but seriously I wouldn’t want those who also need the help to miss out on what she has to offer and the management told me I don’t have to worry about that 😂. Elena, you are amazing!
Suzanne Helmy
Suzzanne is a good listener… Try her best to guide me through the therapy journey but with no judgment and with great support without making me feel negative about me or about my partner.
Naina Kapoor
"Naina has been just amazing at what she does. She's always on her toes to figure out a way for all the problems I face.."
Gaston Molina
I am grateful to have a safe, non judgmental, healthy space where I can fully be myself
Emilia Chawa
I am so relieved with her, she understand where I come from, also she respect my way of expressing things, she is very easy discussing my ideas, the homework she gave helps me to open my heart and mind for different direction, am attending to continue with her for more seasons.
George Saade
"My sessions were very good. He is very caring and he listened carefully and I felt comfortable. He never saw himself someone who is better than me or look down in me. Actually, that was the most important thing to me. He showed me his interest in listening to me and that he understand what I felt which made me feel relive"
Gaston Molina
Gaston listens and gives advice in a non-judgmental and kind way. He makes me realize and understand different point of views and helps me think differently from what I’m accustomed to.
Fatima
Very well done. Fatima helped me through a lot.
Nathasha Sharma
I have been putting therapy off for about 2 years. I've always had anxiety, and occasional panic attacks due to a lot of internal and external issues with life, and basically adulthood. The catalyst was actually starting my new job. It was a whole shift and I had to make major adjustments with my life and relationships. I'm only 2 months in, and already handling more than what I'm supposed to. I found myself crying day in and day out because of this, and I would isolate myself away from family. Nathasha listened with an open mind and heart, and had compassion and empathy. She gave me tips on how to better handle myself in situations during a panic/anxiety attack, and communication tips with my boss (who is my biggest obstacle at the moment). It's only been one session, but I can't wait for the next!
Daniela
Amazing, has helped me work through lots of things, attentive and very supportive.
Gaston
honestly idk where to start, fitcy helped me find gastón and he saved my life, i have been looking for affordable therapy for soo long and for years i wasn’t able to find until i found fitcy, then found my amazing therapist gastón, i love how flexible fitcy and gastón are
Christina P
She is an excellent psychologist, really smart and insightful. She is definitely well-experienced as a psychologist as she able to understand and respond very well to my thoughts and emotions. I would definitely recommend her.
Fatima
The sessions were really helpful, it made me understand myself more and I had a noticeable improvement with my mental health.
Gaston Molina
Seeing therapists can be daunting, Gaston makes it easy. He gets it, is able to help me break things down and work through everything, he’s brilliant!
Frequently Asked Questions
Post-Traumatic Stress Order (PTSD) can be treated by CBT along with exposure therapy. Counsellor used CBT exposure therapy to help you to deal with memories and situations that increase your frightening intensity. It can also be helpful for the patient to face nightmares and events flashbacks.
Post-Traumatic Stress Order can be treated as an anxiety disorder. It can be triggered when you go through a terrifying, stressful or frightening event or instantly after a prolonged traumatic situation. Some real-world examples of traumatic events are accidents or sexual assaults.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental illness or a mental condition that can be faced by a patient after going through from terrifying event or even witnessing it. The most common symptoms of PTSD are nightmares, event flashbacks, and extremely severe anxiety.
What is PTSD?
PTSD’s full form is post-traumatic stress disorder, which affects behavior, thought-process, and health. It is a mental condition that develops after going through a traumatic event. PTSD causes the individual to have intrusive thoughts related to a particularly traumatic event. The recurrent anxiety, distress, and flashbacks affect the functioning; therefore, the person consciously avoids similar situations.
What Are PTSD Symptoms?
PTSD symptoms are divided into four categories based on experience and vary from individual to individual. The types of PTSD symptoms are:
Intrusive and Negatively Distressing Thoughts
The unwanted memories of the traumatic event cause anxiety and distress. The flashbacks and nightmares cause them to relive the traumatic event.
Avoidance
The individual avoids interacting with people and discussing past traumatic experiences.
Physiological and Emotional Changes
Without support, caregivers and family members will notice a drastic behavioral change. The person with PTSD gets easily startled, remains irritable, and cannot concentrate on a particular task. PTSD causes the individual to engage in self-destructing behaviors, such as alcohol dependence and consuming illicit drugs.
Negative Changes in Mood and Thought Process
An individual suffering from PTSD has to remain hopeless about themselves and the world. The struggle to engage in social activities.
How to Treat PTSD?
PTSD treatment includes the use of medication and therapy. The medications and therapies proven effective as a treatment for PTSD are:
Use of Antidepressants
To reduce the physical symptoms of anxiety.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBT is an effective PTSD therapy. The therapy aims to help the individual change the negativity and focus on the positive aspects of life.
Exposure Therapy with Deep Breathing
Suppressing emotions can worsen the symptoms. Exposure therapy allows the individual to speak about their feelings regarding small details of the event. Deep breathing allows the individual to reduce anxiety and remain calm.
People avoid discussing their feelings and become socially absent to avoid interactions with friends, colleagues, and family members. Close people must encourage them to seek professional help. A psychiatrist helps the person understand their feelings and function adequately in everyday life. Fitcy Health helps the individual connect with a competent and reliable therapist that will conduct a psychological assessment.
How Do You Know If You Have PTSD?
It is necessary to understand their behavior, feelings, and physical responses self-diagnose PTSD. The flashbacks, anxiety, emotional distress, and hopelessness indicate that the person is exhibiting signs of PTSD.
Who is More Likely to Develop PTSD?
According to the statistical analysis of research conducted in UAE and published on ResearchGate, 15.1% of people in the United Arab Emirates suffer from PTSD in their lifetime. People from any age group who have been through a traumatic event can develop PTSD. The individuals at a higher risk of developing PTSD are:
- Combat Veterans
- Victims of Sexual Assault
- Survivors of natural disaster.
- Women who have been through domestic violence.
- Individuals who have been through an accident.
- How to Deal with PTSD?
- The best way to deal with PTSD and related complications are:
Learn Relaxation Techniques
Mindfulness, PMR, and deep breathing allow the individual to manage the anxiety and other signs of PTSD.
Seek Help
Social support helps the individual overcome the effects that correlate with a traumatic event. A therapist in Dubai enables the person to learn coping skills to become mentally and emotionally stable.
Behavioral Activation
It allows one to become proactive by engaging in healthy activities. The reinforcement helps overcome anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The activities that can help distract themselves from the negativity are; spending time with friends, hiking, painting, reading, cooking for friends, etc.
PTSD, How Long After Trauma?
The symptoms of PTSD become visible through the behavior within the first month of the incident. However, in some cases, the symptoms may emerge after three months. According to DSM-5 for PTSD diagnosis, the person experiences the symptoms for more than one month, which causes hindrance in their daily life, work, and relationships. The PTSD test and other psychological assessments help evaluate the severity of the condition.
What is C-PTSD?
Complex PTSD is a condition in which the individual experiences additional symptoms along with PTSD. The complex PTSD symptoms are:
- Extreme difficulty in managing emotions.
- Feeling guilt and struggling to make rational decisions.
- Extreme negative outlook towards every aspect of life.
- Detachment from close family members.
- Negative Self-perception and change in consciousness.
- Difficulty maintaining social relationships.
How to Deal with Complex PTSD?
Individuals diagnosed with complex PTSD require proper treatment. Medications and therapies are proven effective in managing complex PTSD symptoms.
The therapies that have proven effective include:
Psychotherapy
CBT and DBT help individuals with PTSD to cope with their condition. Cognitive behavioral therapy aims to change negative thoughts into positive ones to enhance overall functioning. Dialectical Behavioral therapy allows the individual to manage stress and anxiety. Also, DBT helps the person learn ways to improve personal and professional relationships.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
The therapy helps the individual can desensitize the traumatic memories.
What if PTSD Goes untreated?
Caregivers, siblings, and close friends who are well aware of the mental state of an individual who has gone through a traumatic event should encourage them to seek professional help. Effects of PTSD are visible in behavior and overall health. The complications of untreated PTSD are:
- The individual may remain angry, which can lead to aggressive behavior in public settings.
- The avoidance can lead to loneliness. It increases the risk of suicidal ideation.
- Individuals with untreated PTSD are at a higher risk of suffering from clinical depression.
- The individual engages in self-destructive behaviors, which affect relationships, mental health, and the functioning of vital organs.
What to Do When Someone With PTSD Pushes You Away?
The people diagnosed with PTSD or c-PTSD remain socially absent. They struggle to regulate emotions and push away close friends and family members. Individuals aware of the mental health of their friends, family members, or a colleague must;
Use Non-Judgmental language
Make them feel comfortable and provide a safe environment. It will help them share their thought and feelings.
Let them know you’re here and support them in the healing process.
Encourage them to seek professional help.
How to Help a Friend with PTSD?
Close friends must understand the symptoms and triggers related to PTSD. The friends can:
Spend Time and Watch a Movie Together
- Educate yourself about the symptoms and the latest treatment plans.
- Show respect and support by using affirmative words.
- Encourage them to talk to a therapist. Fitcy health helps people struggling with.
- Mental health issues to connect with a specialist who can help them get better.
How Does PTSD Affect Relationships?
Individuals diagnosed with PTSD struggle to communicate their feeling. It leads to misunderstandings and conflicts. Avoidance and aggressiveness affect trust and closeness. People with PTSD struggle to maintain intimate relationships with their partners due to flashbacks of the traumatic event.
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