For those of us who have sought treatment for the symptoms of complex post-traumatic stress disorder, here at CPTSD Foundation, know how difficult it is to find a therapist trained to treat us. In fact, in the United States, finding a therapist specifically for CPTSD is exceedingly arduous.
This set of articles will explore the mental health disparities displayed in finding help for one of the nation’s most significant and fastest-growing mental health disorders.
Attempting to Find Treatment
We have already discussed the futility of searching Google to find a specialist in CPSD, what about the other resources out there to find a therapist.
There are dozens of websites, including the site for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA). However, most, if not all, of these sites do not search for complex post-traumatic stress disorder. Instead, they may search for therapists who are trauma-informed or treat post-traumatic stress disorder instead.
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For more information on CPTSD, including resources and materials to help in healing and living with Complex PTSD symptoms, head over to CPTSDfoundation.org.
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