The other night, as I was falling asleep, my mind shifted to an embarrassing memory. Suddenly, I was sitting in 2011, reliving my embarrassment during a graduate school phone interview. I wasn’t just remembering my embarrassment, I was actually feeling embarrassed. I felt my cheeks flush, my heart racing, and I cringed.

Our minds are kind of amazing.

You’ve probably heard people refer to trauma and PTSD, whether in popular culture or in your daily life. You might hear someone say, “Oh my gosh, getting in trouble at work was so traumatic!” or “I have PTSD from being embarrassed in gym.”

As a psychologist specializing in the treatment of PTSD (short for posttraumatic stress disorder), there are a few things I would love for more people to know about PTSD:

You’ve found a few therapists in Spokane that seem like good options. Some of them offer a free consultation. Great! But, what questions should you ask?

As awareness about the importance of taking care of your mental health has spread, therapists in Spokane, WA have become increasingly sought after. Finding the right therapist for you can be a challenge.