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  Many trauma survivors benefit from talking to professional helper, such as a mental health professional (psychologist, social worker, or psychiatrist), a priest, rabbi, or other member of the clergy, or a doctor or nurse. In this section of the website, we'll talk about:
  • Why talk to a professional helper?
  • What happents in professional counseling?
  • When should I consider face-to-face counseling?
  • Why don't people who might benefit seek counseling?
  • Who provides counseling?
  • How to find a counselor.

You can also consider the benefits and downside of talking to a trauma counselor, and we'll tell you when we strongly recommend immediate face-to-face counseling.