Peer Enhanced Prolonged Exposure

Peer Enhanced Exposure Therapy (PEET)

The investigators plan to develop and test an intervention using peer specialists (Veterans who have managed PTSD and completed PE) to provide support services for Veterans using prolonged exposure therapy.

The investigators will use qualitative data from Veterans and PE providers to revise the investigators' manualized intervention for peer support services, then complete a feasibility trial to assess the feasibility and acceptability of Peer Enhanced Prolonged Exposure

Inclusion Criteria:

• Veteran participants will be individuals appropriate for PE, i.e., :

  • Veterans who are currently seeking PE
  • meet DSM-5 criteria for PTSD or subthreshold PTSD
  • are competent to consent to research

Exclusion Criteria:

• Veteran participants do not have levels of other types of psychopathology that would prevent successful participation in the intervention