Topic: trauma

Question: How can I get therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder without any money or insurance?

Answer (from Sonya WilsonLicensed Professional Counselor):
Check with your local non-profit agencies.  I am sure there are programs which provides services for others in the same financial position as you.  Many have sliding scale fees based on your income which can be $0.

Answer (from Cory Ian Shafer LPCPsychotherapist, Jungian, Hypnotherapy):
This can be tough to do in this money-driven crazy world where many therapists are not taking cases pro-bono anymore and quite often charge exorbitant prices for sessions, however I would ask potential therapists if they do take any cases on pro-bono, I usually reserve some hours for people who simply have no finances but need help, there are still some that do, if your ex-military you can look at "Give and Hour" which is an hour a week for ex-service members, often times you can look to your local pastor, minister or priest (there are still some good ones out there) to help with finding or providing help to you, there are free hotlines you can call that are staffed by knowledgeable people that cost nothing, lastly you may look into getting state insurance which would enable someone to take you on.Hope this Helps, C

Answer (from Candice Conroy, LMHCFind relief from anxiety, depression, and trauma.):
Depending on where you are located, you may want to consider calling 2-1-1. It is a resource hotline that can help provide you with referrals for therapists or clinics in your area who may offer pro-bono services. When going through the list of referrals they provide you with, you can call around and see what types of treatment they offer for PTSD and make a list so you can do your own research before deciding what you think will be the best fit for you. There are several different types of trauma therapy, but some of the most common include cognitive processing therapy and EMDR in case you'd like to research them and get more information.

Answer (from Eric Ström, JD, MA, LMHCAttorney & Licensed Mental Health Counselor):
You may have some options for low-cost or free counseling.1) There may be free counseling services available in you area. You could try an Internet search for "free counseling" + the name of your community. In addition, in many communities your can dial 211 for access to information about many free services.2) if you are a military veteran you maybe eligible for free counseling through the VA, the Vet Center, or the Soldiers Project.  You can get more information here:http://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/vamentalhealthgroup.asphttp://www.vetcenter.va.gov/https://www.thesoldiersproject.org

Answer (from Christopher SmithPresident and Clinical Director, Seeking Shalom):
Depending on the source of your traumatic experience, there may be ways to get free treatment to help you. For example, if your experience was related to your military service, the VA may be able to assist you. If your experience is related to 9/11 and you meet certain criteria, there are ways to get free help. In many states, if you are the victim of a crime, there is a victim's assistance fund that may cover costs of this treatment. Basically, start with the traumatic event(s) you have experienced and move forward from there.