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Talk 1-on-1 with a Peer Specialist About Veteran PTSD

Veteran PTSD comes from service-related trauma that most people on the outside have not experienced. A 1-on-1 session with a veteran PTSD Peer Specialist gives you private time with someone who has served, understands the culture, and does not need the context explained.

Specialists available to book by the session.

Find a Specialist How It Works

1-on-1 support

Talk privately with a trained Peer Specialist

Want more focused support around mental health? These Specialists offer 1-on-1 conversations shaped by lived experience.

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Laurel Handfield

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I support anyone navigating burnout, stress, and anxiety

relationships

anxiety

Deirdre Millman

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Grounded, Compassionate Peer Support and Guidance.

CPTSD

Anxiety

Shawnti B.

Available tomorrow

I help you get honest with yourself and unstuck

Anxiety

Depression

Kaitlin Weigle

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Broad lived experience & passionate about helping. CPSS.

OCD

Anxiety

Izzy

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Peer support for narcissistic abuse & emotional healing

Narcissistic Abuse

CPTSD

Topic context

Understanding veteran ptsd

Living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can feel like reliving the worst moments of your life on repeat. Flashbacks, anxiety, and emotional numbing can isolate you from others and disrupt everyday life. It’s easy to feel misunderstood by those who haven’t had similar experiences. Peer support creates a safe space where people with PTSD can share without fear of judgment. Connecting with others who truly get it helps break the silence, reduce shame, and open the door to healing. Being seen and heard by peers can restore hope and reinforce that healing is possible.

Why it helps

How a Peer Specialist helps with veteran ptsd

A Peer Specialist helps veterans with PTSD because so much of the civilian world does not understand the culture, the experiences, or the specific weight of service-related trauma. A 1-on-1 session with a fellow veteran offers grounding, validation, and the relief of not having to translate your experience.

In a session

What a veteran ptsd specialist session often covers

Service-related trauma, combat exposure, and the cumulative toll of military life
Hypervigilance, nightmares, and the difficulty of feeling safe in civilian environments
Identity, purpose, and the adjustment of life after service
What recovery has looked like for your specialist as a veteran with PTSD

Good fit for

Who these specialists may help

Veterans living with PTSD from military service
Anyone navigating service-related trauma, whether recently discharged or decades out
People wanting 1-on-1 peer support from someone who understands the veteran experience

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Frequently asked questions

Are veteran PTSD Peer Specialists veterans themselves?

Yes. These specialists have served and bring lived experience with service-related trauma to the 1-on-1 session. They understand the culture and context without needing it explained from the beginning.

Are these sessions VA-affiliated?

No. ShareWell Peer Specialists are not affiliated with the VA or any government program. Sessions can complement VA care or stand on their own.

Can I book a session if I am still on active duty?

Yes. Many people book while still serving or shortly after separation. There is no requirement to be officially discharged or to have a formal PTSD diagnosis.

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