The goal of PTSD therapy is to assist people who have gone through traumatic experiences in controlling and reducing their symptoms. A variety of therapeutic modalities are employed, including exposure therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). By gradually facing traumatic memories in a safe setting and restructuring negative thought patterns, these techniques seek to lessen anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and avoidance behaviors. In therapy, a qualified mental health professional meets with the patient one-on-one, however, group therapy has its advantages as well.
