PTSD Treatment How to Find PTSD Therapists Online By Matthew Tull, PhD twitter Matthew Tull, PhD is a professor of psychology at the University of Toledo, specializing in post-traumatic stress disorder. Learn about our editorial process Matthew Tull, PhD Reviewed by Reviewed by David Susman, PhD on January 17, 2021 David Susman, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist with experience providing treatment to individuals with mental illness and substance use concerns. Learn about our Review Board David Susman, PhD Updated on February 23, 2021 Print If you're like many people with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), you may feel unsure about where to find PTSD therapists to choose from for treating your symptoms. Depending on the severity of their PTSD, some people may find this an overwhelming and stressful task. Internet to the rescue! Now there are a number of websites with free search engines to help you find mental health providers in your area who treat PTSD. Of course, you'll also need to consider the cost of therapy, insurance, location, treatment orientation, and whether the therapist a good match. Some popular websites to help you get started are described below. American Psychological Association—Psychologist Locator The American Psychological Association's Psychologist Locator search engine can help you easily find mental health providers in your area. All you have to do is enter your zip code or your city and state. You will then be provided with contact information for psychologists who provide mental health services near where you live. A patient and his therapist. Peter Dazeley / Getty Images This search engine does not list therapists' specialties. It does, however, provide a telephone service where you can obtain a referral to a psychologist in your area. When you call, the operator will use your location to help you connect with the referral service of the psychological association for your state. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America—Find a Therapist Website The Anxiety and Depression Association of America's Find a Therapist website can help you find mental health providers in your area that specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders, including PTSD therapists. To find a therapist, all you have to do is enter your city and state. You will then be provided with a list of providers in your area as well as their professional credentials. The Find a Therapist website also offers additional suggestions on how to find a therapist in your area. International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation provides a search engine that can help you locate mental health providers in your area who specialize in the treatment of trauma and dissociation. All you have to do is enter your city and state or zip code. You will then be given a list of all treatment providers in your area as well as their contact information. Association for Contextual Behavioral Science—ACT Providers The Association for Contextual Behavioral Science provides a search engine that can help you find a mental health professional in your area who specializes in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for PTSD. Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies—Find A Therapist Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been extremely successful in the treatment of PTSD. The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies' Find a CBT Therapist service can connect you with PTSD therapists in your area who specialize in providing CBT. A benefit of this search engine is that you can identify exactly the type of therapist you're looking for. For example, you can identify their specialty, and you can narrow your search to therapists who provide specific treatments (for example, group therapy or individual therapy). Find a Therapist Through Your State Psychological Association Looking a mental health provider for your PTSD may be as easy as going to your state psychological association's website. Most state psychological associations have ways of searching for local PTSD therapists as well as information on treatment programs in your area. The American Psychological Association provides links to all of the state psychological associations. The 9 Best Online Therapy Programs We've tried, tested and written unbiased reviews of the best online therapy programs including Talkspace, Betterhelp, and Regain. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Learn the best ways to manage stress and negativity in your life. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Article Sources Verywell Mind uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. National Institute of Mental Health. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Updated May 2019.