CPTSD: You are a survivor

​​You might even have heard, from less experienced therapists and psychologists, that you have a “personality defect”. If this happens, switch to a mental health professional.

CPTSD is not a character flaw, it's a survival strategy. Your nervous system has been doing exactly what it is supposed to do; it has been trying to keep you safe. The trouble is, it has got a little stuck in past experiences, preventing you from seeing where there might be safety in the present. This is where the help of a compassionate therapist is essential. When you are supported by someone who recognizes your strengths and resources, you can finally learn that (under the right conditions) relationships can be safe, calming, and even healing.

Please contact me for more information about psychotherapy for CPTSD.

Chris Warren-Dickins
​Psychotherapist in Ridgewood, New Jersey