Mental health support built for the realities of journalism

Connecting media professionals with therapists who actually understand the work.

Unrecognizable female JTSN therapist takes notes while meeting with her journalist patient.

The JTSN difference

Why choose a JTSN-trained therapist?

Standard therapy often misses the mark for media professionals. Our network is different:

  • JTSN-trained therapists know journalism culture: They are vetted professionals specifically trained to understand the unique demands, deadlines, and pressures of journalism.

  • Trauma expertise: JTSN-trained therapists use evidence-based clinical approaches to treat secondary trauma, burnout, and PTSD.

  • Secure & confidential: JTSN-trained therapists are equipped with advanced digital security protocols to protect your privacy and your sources.

Bridging the gap between journalism & mental health

Journalists serve society on the frontlines, routinely absorbing the trauma of the stories they cover. Too often, this occupational stress goes unnoticed and untreated, leaving reporters to feel that standard therapists “just don't get my job."

JTSN, a program of the Global Center for Journalism and Trauma, is here to change that. By equipping mental health professionals in the community with the clinical tools and industry context to treat media-specific trauma, we aim to ensure journalists finally have access to secure, reliable support.

JTSN has been building a critical community of trauma-trained therapists since 2021. Read more about our mission and impact here, or uncover the full findings, data, and the evolution of this field in our 2025 White Paper.

Therapists in the JTSN Training Program discuss bridging the gap between journalism and mental health.

For journalists:

Support & resources

Access our directory of trauma-trained, culturally competent therapists and explore our curated support resources.

For therapists:

Training & community

Join a growing network of compassionate clinicians creating a new standard of specialized care.

Have a question?

See Journalist FAQs, Therapist FAQs, or contact us by completing the form below.

Contact JTSN

For journalists seeking support or for any other inquiries, please fill out the form below, and our team will be in touch shortly. Or, simply email us at info@jtsn.org.