The answers to these questions may help you decide if the health professional you're considering is a good fit for the PTSD treatment you seek. Download "Questions to Ask a Health Professionalopens in new window" (PDF, 264KB)
Experience
What is your experience helping people with symptoms or problems like mine, specifically PTSD and/or anxiety?
Treatment
What is your approach to treatment for PTSD? Have the treatments you used been proven effective for dealing with my problem?
Finances
Do you accept my insurance? Are you affiliated with any managed care organizations? Do you accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Getting Ready
How should I prepare for my appointment?
Medication
Will I need medication to treat my PTSD?
Progress
How will I know when I've completed treatment?
Post-treatment
What happens when my treatment ends?
Privacy
Should I worry about confidentiality during my treatment?
