Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress in Mexico
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event such as violence, accidents, natural disasters, or abuse. It is characterized by intrusive memories of the event, nightmares, hypervigilance, avoidance of situations related to the trauma, and persistent emotional disturbances. In the Mexican context, factors such as insecurity and natural disasters contribute to a significant prevalence of this condition.
Specialists who treat post-traumatic stress
At El Doctor there are 3,825 professionals registered who treat this condition. The main specialties are: Psychologist (2,861), Psychiatrist (657), Complementary Therapist (137), Psychoanalyst (127), and Educational Psychologist (19). The average consultation cost is approximately $561 MXN.
Cities with greater coverage
The cities with the most available specialists are Mexico City (600), Chihuahua (395), Aguascalientes (359), Cancun (297), and Mexicali (145).
PTSD is a treatable condition. Specialized therapeutic interventions, such as exposure therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), have shown significant efficacy. Seeking professional care is the first step toward recovery.
Source: El Doctor database (eldoctor.com.mx), March 2026. This information is for guidance purposes and does not replace professional medical consultation.
Data on 3,825 doctors who treat post-traumatic stress disorder
Specialties that treat post-traumatic stress disorder
Related symptoms
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in post-traumatic stress disorder
Dr. Iraís Díaz Báez
Dr. Iraís Díaz Báez
Dr. Shelly Márquez
Dr. Shelly Márquez
Dra. Claudia Ileana Saenz Corral
Dra. Blanca Margarita Moreno Ramírez
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dra. Brenda Magdalena Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. Irving Granados Velázquez
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Lesbros Pablo Huelsz
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dra. Gabriela Osio Morales
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dra. Alejandrina Inés Nogales Imaca
Dra. Alejandrina Inés Nogales Imaca
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dr. Bernardo Rivas De Leon
Dra. Nilda Eliana Gómez Bernal
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Frequently asked questions
What is post-traumatic stress disorder?
Post-Traumatic Stress in Mexico
Which doctor treats post-traumatic stress disorder?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is usually treated by specialists in plastic surgeon, dermatologist, homeopath, clinical analyst, complementary therapist, general practitioner, naturopath, ophthalmologist, pediatrician, podiatrist, psychoanalyst, psychologist, educational psychologist, psychiatrist, child psychiatrist, chiropractor, sexologist, neuropsychologist, clinical psychologist, child psychologist.