Prolonged Exposure Therapy

Evidence Based PTSD Treatment | Telehealth Therapy in MA, VT, and RI

What is Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy?

Prolonged Exposure therapy is a highly effective, evidence-based treatment specifically designed for PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). This proven therapeutic approach helps individuals safely confront trauma-related memories, feelings, and situations they've been avoiding since their traumatic experience.

As a doctoral-level clinical psychologist specializing in trauma therapy, I provide expert PE treatment to help you reclaim your life from the grip of PTSD symptoms.

How Does Prolonged Exposure Work?

PE therapy operates on the principle that avoidance maintains PTSD symptoms. Through carefully structured sessions, you'll:

Gradually approach trauma-related memories in a safe, controlled environment
Learn that these memories, while painful, are not dangerous
Reduce anxiety and avoidance behaviors over time
Develop healthy coping strategies for managing trauma responses

Benefits of Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy

Efficient Treatment

Evidence-Based Results & Long-Lasting Relief

PE therapy has extensive research support, with studies showing significant reduction in PTSD symptoms for 80-90% of participants.

Research shows that improvements from PE therapy are maintained long-term, providing lasting freedom from PTSD symptoms.

Typically requires 8-15 sessions, making it a time-efficient option for trauma recovery compared to other therapeutic approaches.

Safe & Structured

Conducted in a controlled, supportive environment with careful pacing to ensure your emotional safety throughout treatment.

Who Benefits from Prolonged Exposure Therapy?

PE therapy is particularly effective for individuals experiencing PTSD from various traumatic events, including:

Military service members and veterans

Military trauma, combat-related PTSD, moral injury, and TBI

First Responders and healthcare workers

Police, firefighters, EMTs, and healthcare workers

Accident survivors

Motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, car accidents, natural disasters

Violence & traumatic loss survivors

Physical or sexual assault, domestic violence, traumatic loss