# Veterans Room — Full Content Reference ## Individual Online Therapy Private, secure, one-on-one therapy sessions with a veteran-affiliated provider, from anywhere with an internet connection. Individual online therapy at Veterans Room is a private, real-time video session between you and your provider. No waiting rooms, no commute, no barriers. Just you, your provider, and the work that matters. Our providers use the same evidence-based treatments delivered in VA medical centers, including CPT, PE, EMDR, CBT, and DBT, adapted for secure video delivery. Research consistently shows that online therapy is equally effective as in-person treatment for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other conditions. All sessions are delivered via HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video. TriWest and TRICARE accepted. URL: /for-veterans/individual-therapy ## PTSD Treatment Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is treatable. Our veteran-affiliated providers use the gold-standard trauma therapies proven most effective for combat and military-related PTSD. PTSD develops after exposure to traumatic events such as combat, military sexual trauma, accidents, or witnessing death and injury. Symptoms include intrusive memories, avoidance, negative changes in mood and thinking, and heightened reactivity. The VA estimates that 11-20% of veterans who served in OIF/OEF have PTSD in a given year. With evidence-based treatment, most veterans experience significant symptom reduction. Our providers are trained in CPT, PE, and EMDR, the three VA/DoD recommended first-line treatments for PTSD. Research shows that 53-80% of veterans who complete evidence-based treatment no longer meet diagnostic criteria for PTSD. URL: /for-veterans/specialties/ptsd ## Anxiety & Depression Evidence-based therapy designed specifically for veterans struggling with anxiety, depression, or both. Our providers understand the military experience and tailor treatment to your needs. Anxiety and depression are among the most common mental health conditions affecting veterans. The transition from military to civilian life, combat exposure, and the stress of reintegration can all contribute to these conditions. At Veterans Room, our providers are trained in the most effective treatments for anxiety and depression, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and other evidence-based approaches. Veterans Room providers are veteran-affiliated and mission-screened for cultural competence. Many veterans see meaningful improvement within 8-16 sessions. URL: /for-veterans/specialties/anxiety-depression ## Military Sexual Trauma Military Sexual Trauma (MST) affects veterans of all genders and backgrounds. Our providers provide trauma-informed, confidential care in a safe online environment. MST refers to sexual assault or repeated sexual harassment experienced during military service. It can have lasting effects on mental health, relationships, trust, and daily functioning. Veterans Room offers specialized treatment from providers who understand both the military context and the unique dynamics of MST. You deserve care that honors your experience and prioritizes your safety. You do not need to have reported the incident or have documentation to receive treatment. Our platform is HIPAA-compliant, encrypted, and designed for privacy. Providers use CPT, EMDR, or Prolonged Exposure — all proven effective for MST-related trauma. URL: /for-veterans/specialties/mst ## Moral Injury Moral injury is the distress that comes from actions, or inactions, that violate your moral code. Our veteran providers understand this unique wound and provide compassionate, judgment-free care. Moral injury occurs when someone participates in, witnesses, or fails to prevent events that contradict their deeply held moral beliefs. Unlike PTSD, which is rooted in fear, moral injury is rooted in shame, guilt, and a sense of betrayal. Veterans may carry moral injuries from combat decisions, leadership failures, institutional betrayals, or the gap between military values and the reality of war. These wounds often go unrecognized and untreated. Treatments like Cognitive Processing Therapy and Adaptive Disclosure have shown strong results. Our providers are veteran-affiliated and trained to hold space for the full range of military experiences without judgment. URL: /for-veterans/specialties/moral-injury ## Substance Use Treatment Recovery is possible. Our providers provide compassionate, evidence-based treatment for veterans struggling with alcohol, drugs, or other substance use disorders. Veterans face elevated rates of substance use disorders, often driven by combat exposure, chronic pain, PTSD, and the challenges of reintegration. Self-medication with alcohol or drugs is a common but harmful coping strategy. At Veterans Room, we treat substance use as a health condition, not a moral failing. Our providers use evidence-based approaches to address both the substance use and the underlying conditions driving it. Treatment is confidential and follows HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations that provide additional protections for substance use treatment records. You do not need to be sober or in detox to begin therapy. URL: /for-veterans/specialties/substance-use ## Suicide Prevention If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line. Our providers provide ongoing support to build resilience and sustain hope. Veteran suicide is a national crisis. On average, 17 veterans die by suicide every day. At Veterans Room, we believe that with the right care, connection, and support, every veteran can find a path forward. Our providers are trained in suicide risk assessment, safety planning, and evidence-based interventions that address the underlying conditions like PTSD, depression, moral injury, and substance use that elevate risk. Having suicidal thoughts does not automatically mean hospitalization. Our providers work collaboratively with you on a safety plan. Evidence-based treatments significantly reduce suicidal ideation. URL: /for-veterans/specialties/suicide-prevention ## Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) CPT is one of the most effective treatments for PTSD. It helps veterans understand and change the stuck points — the unhelpful beliefs about trauma — that keep symptoms alive. After a traumatic event, it is natural to try to make sense of what happened. Sometimes, the conclusions we draw — such as "It was my fault," "The world is completely dangerous," or "I can never trust anyone" — become stuck points that perpetuate PTSD symptoms. CPT is a 12-session structured therapy that helps you examine these stuck points and develop more balanced, accurate beliefs. It does not require you to describe the trauma in extensive detail, making it a good option for veterans who are hesitant about exposure-based therapies. CPT is a VA/DoD recommended first-line treatment for PTSD. URL: /for-veterans/approaches/cpt ## Prolonged Exposure (PE) Prolonged Exposure (PE) is one of the most effective treatments for PTSD. It works by helping you gradually approach trauma-related memories, feelings, and situations you have been avoiding. Avoidance is a hallmark of PTSD. After a traumatic event, it is natural to avoid reminders, but this avoidance keeps the fear alive and prevents your brain from learning that the memories and triggers are no longer dangerous. PE uses two types of exposure: imaginal (revisiting the traumatic memory in a safe therapeutic setting) and in vivo (gradually approaching real-world situations you have been avoiding). Over time, the distress associated with these memories and situations naturally decreases. A standard course of PE is 8-15 sessions. Virtual PE has been extensively studied and is equally effective as in-person delivery. URL: /for-veterans/approaches/prolonged-exposure ## EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps your brain process traumatic memories so they no longer trigger the same intense emotional and physical reactions. EMDR is based on the idea that traumatic memories get "stuck" in the brain in their original, distressing form. When triggered, these memories replay with the same fear, helplessness, and physical sensations as the original event. During EMDR, your provider guides you through sets of bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements) while you briefly focus on the traumatic memory. This process allows your brain to reprocess the memory, reducing its emotional charge and integrating it into your broader life experience. Many veterans see significant improvement in 6-12 sessions. Virtual EMDR has been extensively researched and is equally effective. URL: /for-veterans/approaches/emdr ## Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) DBT teaches veterans the skills to manage intense emotions, tolerate distress, and improve relationships — all while building a life worth living. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy was originally developed for individuals with intense emotional responses and difficulty regulating emotions. It has since been adapted for veterans dealing with PTSD, suicidal ideation, substance use, and emotional dysregulation. DBT balances acceptance and change. You learn to accept your experiences while simultaneously building skills to change harmful patterns. The four core skill modules — mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness — give you a practical toolkit for daily life. At Veterans Room, we offer individual DBT that incorporates all four skill modules. A full course typically runs 6-12 months. URL: /for-veterans/approaches/dbt ## CBT for Depression (CBT-D) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression (CBT-D) is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps veterans identify and change the thought patterns and behaviors that maintain depression. CBT-D is based on the principle that thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected. Depression often involves negative thought patterns about yourself, the world, and the future that create a cycle of low mood and withdrawal. In CBT-D, your provider helps you identify these patterns and replace them with more balanced, realistic thinking. You also build behavioral activation skills, gradually re-engaging with the activities and people that bring meaning and pleasure. A typical course of CBT-D is 12-16 sessions. Many veterans notice improvement within the first few weeks as behavioral activation takes effect. URL: /for-veterans/approaches/cbt-d ## About Veterans Room Veterans Room is a telehealth therapy practice built exclusively for U.S. veterans. It was founded on the conviction that every veteran deserves mental health care delivered by someone who understands their experience. The founder's father served with distinction, and his journey after service revealed gaps that too many veterans face: long wait times, mismatched providers, and a system that treats military service as a footnote rather than a defining chapter. Veterans Room was built to close those gaps. Our mission is to steward veterans' healing through shared military experience and trusted, accountable care, grounded in dignity, privacy, and purpose. What makes Veterans Room different: every provider is veteran-affiliated (veterans themselves, veteran spouses, or close veteran family), every provider completes veteran-informed training in military culture and combat stress, and every therapy modality we offer is evidence-based and aligned with VA/DoD first-line guidance. Our values are Dignified Belonging, Identity in Motion, and Trust As a Culture. These guide who we hire and how we deliver care. URL: /about ## Meet Our Team Veterans Room's clinical team is made up of approximately twelve veteran-affiliated providers. The roster includes Navy and Army veterans, a former military medic, spouses of Air Force and Army service members, parents of Navy veterans, and close veteran family members. Credentials on the team include LPC-Associate, LCSW-Associate, LMSW, LMFT, LCMHC-A, LCDC-I, and a doctoral-level Clinical Psychologist who serves as clinical supervisor. The team is led by a Clinical and Training Lead who oversees provider development. Collectively, providers are trained in EMDR, CPT, Prolonged Exposure, DBT, CBT, TF-CBT, ACT, IFS, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness-based approaches. Specialties across the team include PTSD, military sexual trauma, moral injury, TBI, anxiety, depression, grief, substance use, ADHD, identity and transition work, and family-of-service concerns. Every provider completes veteran-informed clinical training regardless of personal military history, so cultural fluency is a baseline, not a bonus. URL: /meet-our-team ## Insurance & Coverage Veterans Room is in-network with TRICARE and TriWest Healthcare Alliance, and is a VA-authorized provider. TRICARE beneficiaries can begin intake directly without a VA referral. TriWest Community Care Network (CCN) coverage requires a VA referral — veterans should contact their VA and ask for Veterans Room by name. Self-pay options are available for veterans who prefer not to route care through insurance. Billing is handled in-house, so veterans do not navigate claims or authorizations on their own. Veterans Room also holds VA Authorized Retail Clinic and VA Authorized Urgent Care Provider designations and is recognized under the Proudly Caring for Veterans and Proudly Caring for Military Families programs. URL: /faq ## Telehealth Availability Veterans Room delivers care nationwide through secure telehealth. Every session is a real-time video session on a HIPAA-compliant, encrypted platform — no waiting rooms, no commute. All Veterans Room providers are licensed in the states where they practice, and the roster of licensed providers expands regularly across the country. Veterans can receive care from anywhere within a state where their provider is licensed, whether at home, on base, or traveling. Most veterans are matched with a provider and scheduled within one week, with no waitlists. Research consistently shows telehealth therapy is equally effective as in-person treatment for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other conditions, and virtual delivery of modalities like PE and EMDR has been extensively studied with equivalent outcomes to in-person care. URL: /for-veterans ## Contact Phone: (832) 470-0017, available Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 8 PM ET. General inquiries: info@veteransroom.com. Partnerships and special projects: specialprojects@veteransroom.com. For crisis support available 24/7, call or text the Veterans Crisis Line at 988 and press 1, or chat online at veteranscrisisline.net. Veterans Room's office hours are for scheduling, insurance, and general questions; therapy sessions are scheduled directly with your matched provider after intake. URL: /contact ## Reviews from Veterans Veterans who have received care through Veterans Room consistently describe three themes in their reviews: clinical effectiveness, ease of access, and cultural fluency. One veteran credits EMDR-inclusive therapy with helping him reprocess service-related trauma from more than two decades prior, noting the people around him noticed the change. Another describes his provider helping him examine facts rather than spiraling thoughts as he worked through anxiety. A third veteran describes his first meeting with his provider as "reconnecting with an old friend" and credits the work with making him more grounded, aware, and intentional. A fourth veteran describes her provider helping her through dark spaces, rebuild self-confidence, and discover personal boundaries she didn't know she was capable of. Common threads: providers met veterans where they were, used evidence-based tools (EMDR, CPT, CBT) that produced observable change, and created a safe space where veterans felt understood without having to translate their experience. URL: / ## Referring Providers Veterans Room partners with healthcare providers, VA staff, and community organizations who want to connect veterans to timely, evidence-based mental health care. Referring providers can send veterans directly to Veterans Room intake, and our team coordinates insurance verification, provider matching, and scheduling in-house. TRICARE beneficiaries can begin without a VA referral; TriWest CCN referrals should specify Veterans Room by name. Most referred veterans are matched and scheduled within one week. Partnership and referral inquiries can be directed to specialprojects@veteransroom.com. URL: /referring-providers ## Crisis Resources If you or a veteran you know is in crisis, the Veterans Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call or text 988 and press 1, or chat online at veteranscrisisline.net. The Veterans Crisis Line is the appropriate resource when there is immediate risk of harm to self or others, acute suicidal ideation, or a mental health emergency that cannot wait. Veterans Room provides the ongoing support that sits alongside crisis services: weekly evidence-based therapy, safety planning, and treatment of the underlying conditions — PTSD, depression, moral injury, substance use — that elevate crisis risk over time. Having suicidal thoughts does not automatically mean hospitalization; Veterans Room providers are trained in suicide risk assessment and work collaboratively with veterans on safety plans that fit their lives. URL: /for-veterans/specialties/suicide-prevention