Veterans Therapy In Waldorf, MD

Veterans therapy offers supportive, compassionate healing to former armed service members suffering from mental health problems.

Serving your country in any capacity is honorable and rewarding but immensely demanding. Unsurprisingly, given the enormous stress military personnel endure, mental health problems are common in veterans.

One Alkaline Life, LLC’s team of experienced professionals can help if you’re a veteran struggling with your mental health.

Veterans can develop similar mental health problems that affect civilians, but some conditions are prevalent. These include:

PTSD

PTSD develops after severe trauma and is the most well-known mental health problem affecting veterans. While anyone can get PTSD, armed forces personnel are statistically more vulnerable because of the increased risk of experiencing trauma during military service.

Depression and anxiety

Depression and anxiety may develop for many reasons. Common problems for veterans that increase their risk of depression and anxiety include:

• Poor health
• Injuries
• Unemployment
• Financial difficulties
• Losing friends in combat
• Survivor’s guilt
• Feeling disconnected from family and friends

It can be challenging for veterans to return to civilian life, and they often feel that no one around them can relate to their experiences. This belief causes veterans to suppress their emotions and avoid talking about their feelings, triggering or worsening depression and anxiety.

Military sexual trauma (MST)

MST includes any sexually based harassment or assault occurring when serving in the armed forces.

Substance use disorder

Veterans may develop substance misuse problems after turning to drugs or alcohol because of their difficulties in dealing with their experiences and adjusting to civilian life. Another risk factor for substance use disorder is trying to cope with PTSD, depression, and anxiety and feeling unable to get the help you need.

Several therapies are particularly helpful for veterans. These include:

• Interpersonal therapy
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
• Cognitive processing therapy (CPT)  
• Prolonged exposure therapy
• Dialectical behavioral therapy
• Motivational interviewing
• Holistic counseling

One Alkaline Life, LLC’s team of mental health professionals includes specialists who understand military life, including the stress and trauma it can involve. They offer therapy tailored to your specific needs to help you overcome the underlying causes of your condition and manage your feelings.

To discover how veterans therapy could improve your mental health and quality of life, call One Alkaline Life, LLC, or book a telemedicine appointment online today.