Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy
Prolonged Exposure (PE) is an evidence-based therapy designed to help individuals process and reduce distress related to trauma. Commonly used to treat PTSD, PE focuses on gradually confronting traumatic memories, emotions, and situations that have been avoided due to fear or distress. Through structured sessions, clients work with a therapist to safely engage with these experiences, helping to decrease their emotional intensity over time. By confronting rather than avoiding trauma-related triggers, individuals can regain a sense of control and reduce the ongoing impact of past trauma on their daily lives.
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Kelly Sestero (she/her)
Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC, LMHC, NCC
Prolonged Exposure is the gold-standard, first-line treatment for PTSD. PTSD can make life feel smaller and smaller as you avoid people, places and activities that may trigger distress related to your trauma history. PE addresses both the traumatic events of your past and gives you an opportunity to feel more like yourself. I also offer Cognitive Processing Therapy for trauma that addresses underlying beliefs that may have developed to make sense of your traumatic experiences.
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Rebecca X Casanova (she/her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
MPH, MSW, LCSW
Prolonged Exposure is an evidence-based therapy for PTSD in which I have specialized training. It supports you in gradually processing painful memories in a safe environment, and re-engaging with activities or situations you may have been avoiding since your trauma. Over time, this can dramatically improve your quality of life. As with all my work, I adapt this approach to meet you where you are in your healing journey.
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Chalaina Connors (she/her/hers)
Licensed Professional Counselor
MA, LPC, LMHC
I've been doing PE for over 19 years and it's my favorite method of helping people heal from their past trauma.
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