Online Trauma Therapy: Healing from Home
26% of respondents to a Healthline survey about online therapy report seeking therapeutic help for trauma
No matter how you identify, your age, or time since trauma(s), research shows teletherapy is effective for trauma if your rapport with the therapist is strong
According to Healthline's mental health survey, BetterHelp is the top choice for trauma therapy
Most know online therapy can be helpful for couples counseling, general anxiety, even phobias, or concerning behavioral traits, but does it work for healing after living through trauma? Where do you turn when in-person isn't your best option, but you need help for post-traumatic stress?
Our expert and two individuals managing PTSD explain why online trauma therapy is not only a thing, but can often be the safest place to maintain healing. Plus, we're sharing 7 vetted and proven services to start or continue online therapy.
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