Best Ptsd Heal Apps

4.8😊(229 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app offers self-guided EMDR therapy sessions to help users process distressing memories and reduce symptoms of PTSD, trauma, anxiety, and depression. It guides you through the full EMDR protocol at home, using bilateral audio stimulation instead of physical kits.

What We Love

✨ Life-changing for trauma/PTSD
👍 Highly effective EMDR alternative
🌟 Accessible and affordable
🧘‍♀️ Calming and grounding experience
🚀 Significant improvement in mood/anxiety
💖 Helpful for CPTSD and grief
✅ Easy to use and navigate
🗣️ Professional and calming voice guidance
🤝 Excellent customer support
💯 Comparable to in-person therapy
🏠 Convenient for home use
💡 Well-structured and thoughtful content
😊 Users feel more in control and human
⏳ Allows healing at own pace
👍 Recommended by therapists

Room to Improve

💰 Subscription cost considered high by some
🤖 Unnerving AI intro videos
⚠️ Self-EMDR may not be suitable for deep trauma
🔄 AI function sometimes gets stuck
🚫 No refund policy mentioned
🔒 Account creation required to try
🔒 Concerns about data privacy and HIPAA compliance
🔊 Desire for alternative to bilateral audio
📊 Lack of progress tracking graphs

Rebound: Trauma Recovery by Rebound Health Inc.

Feel safer, calmer, in control

Strong Contender

4.7😊(119 ratings)

Free

This app offers online trauma therapy with licensed professionals, focusing on helping your brain and body exit survival mode. It provides live, face-to-face sessions, between-session messaging, and a free self-guided journey to understand trauma's effects.

What We Love

💖 Deeply helpful for trauma healing
👍 Easy to use and navigate
🌟 Addresses trauma specifically
🚀 Game-changer for recovery
🧘‍♀️ Gentle and compassionate approach
💡 Supports processing and healing
🏠 Accessible anytime, anywhere
✅ User-friendly and practical
✨ Helps build coping habits
💪 Empowers users to 'unbox' stories
🧠 Uses science-based methods
🗣️ Makes talking about trauma easier
💯 Highly recommended by users
👩‍⚕️ Validated by a clinical psychologist
🏠 Safe and supportive environment
🚶‍♀️ Allows healing at own pace
📈 Leads to faster progress
😌 Helps reduce triggers
💖 Advocates for hope

Room to Improve

💸 Billing and subscription issues
🚫 Lack of support
🤷‍♀️ Repeats information, lacks depth
⚠️ Focuses only on PTSD, not CPTSD
🤔 Language can be unclear or negative
📉 Doesn't offer new coping techniques

PTSD Family Coach by US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Worth Considering

by Veterans Affairs Canada / Anciens Combattants Canada

4.7(20 ratings)

Free

This app offers support and resources for family members of individuals with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It provides information on managing stress, caring for relationships, and accessing treatment, with specific tools for military families.

More Ptsd Heal apps to explore

PTSD Coach Canada

Education about PTSDSelf-assessment toolDistress management tools

Learn about and manage symptoms related to trauma. This app offers education, self-assessment, distress management tools, and information on crisis support and professional treatment.

Self help after trauma

End-to-end trauma recovery programSelf-help formatEvidence-based techniques

A self-help program designed to assist individuals struggling after experiencing trauma. It offers evidence-based techniques in a structured format to reduce symptoms and promote healing, accessible without a therapist or formal diagnosis.

free with in-app purchases

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PTSD Coach

by US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

PTSD educationSelf-assessment toolProfessional care information

This app offers educational resources and self-help tools for individuals experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It includes a self-assessment, information on professional care, and customizable tools for managing daily stress, such as relaxation techniques and anger management.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

PTSD symptom screening test (PCL-5)Symptom history trackingInformation on PTSD and resources

This app provides a 20-question screening test based on the PCL-5 to help evaluate symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It allows users to track their symptom history, access educational resources, and set reminders for re-testing. It is intended as a screening tool, not a diagnostic one.

Symptom and Progress Journal

Log symptoms, triggers, traumas, and moodsCustomize tracking categoriesVisualize trends with charts

Understand your PTSD journey with this tool for mental wellness. Log symptoms, triggers, and moods, and visualize your progress with charts. It helps you stay informed and empowered for personal reflection or therapy discussions.

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PTSD App: Reclaim Yourself

by Benjamin Amoah

Daily affirmation listsRejecting imposed identitiesRestoring authentic self

This daily practice tool helps trauma survivors reclaim their identity. It guides users to reject imposed emotions and behaviors and restore their authentic self through daily affirmations and journaling.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Screen for PTSD with a questionnaireUtilizes the PCL checklistStore and monitor test results

This application helps users screen for post-traumatic stress disorder using an internationally recognized checklist. It allows for self-administration, tracks results over time, and provides educational articles. Users can also share their findings with medical professionals.

Trauma Healing Academy

Healing Trauma

Gain insights for awareness and self-compassionLearn trauma regulation hacksRe-regulate your nervous system

This app offers a program designed to help individuals heal from trauma, attachment wounding, and stress. It provides insights, regulation techniques, and progress tracking to foster self-compassion and create new ways of thinking and being.

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free with in-app purchases

PTSD Coach Explorer 2

Research version of PTSD Coach

Research version accessInvitation code requiredProgram evaluation participation

This is a research version of a mental health tool designed for participants in specific program evaluations. Access requires an invitation code provided by an approved investigator.

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by Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research

PTSD Coach 3.1 Explorer

Information about PTSDIn-the-moment coping strategiesSymptom progress monitoring

This application offers information and strategies for managing PTSD symptoms. It helps users monitor their progress and connect with support resources. The app is designed for users in an authorized study and requires login credentials.

prolonged exposure therapy

Guided PE therapy exercisesProgress tracking and recordingDistress tolerance techniques

This app assists individuals undergoing Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy for PTSD. It guides users through therapist-assigned exercises, tracks progress, and offers distress-reduction techniques like controlled breathing. Users can also record and review therapy sessions.

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PTSD Toolkit for Nurses

by Wolters Kluwer Health

E-learning resource for nursesInteractive simulationsClinical information on PTSD

This free e-learning resource provides nurses with clinical information and interactive simulations for treating veterans with PTSD. Developed by leading nursing organizations, it helps nurses test their skills and stay updated on the latest evidence-based interventions.

with audio and vibrations

Simulates EMDR therapy techniquesBilateral stimulation (visual, auditory, vibration)Guided processing of distressing memories

This app simulates EMDR therapy using advanced digital techniques. It guides users through bilateral stimulation with visual, auditory, and vibration cues to help process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact. Recommended by mental health professionals, it aims to aid recovery from trauma, depression, PTSD, and anxiety.

Break the trauma bond for good

No-contact timerGamified progress badgesTherapist-developed guidance

This app helps users break free from unhealthy relationship patterns, particularly trauma bonds. It offers guided exercises and tools developed by licensed therapists to support recovery from abuse and codependency.

by CCEI Psychotherapy And Research Inc.

$9.99

This app offers a cost-effective and time-efficient way to reduce PTSD symptoms without requiring personal information or scheduled appointments. It aims to help individuals, particularly veterans, manage symptoms of PTSD, depression, panic attacks, and anxiety by addressing underlying causes and reprogramming neurological activity.

Reduces PTSD symptomsNo personal information requiredNo appointment scheduling needed

3 Keys to Manage PTSD

One-touch instant reliefPredictive stress reaction remindersMeditation practice management

This app offers a three-tier solution for managing PTSD symptoms, providing instant relief, predictive reminders, and tools to process traumatic memories. It utilizes brainwave entrainment to promote relaxation and includes a complimentary membership for ongoing support and coaching.

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