What Is PTSD? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Trauma can change your life. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for PTSD and Complex PTSD, and find a path toward healing.

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Wes Knepper, LCMHC, MHA, is a therapist and VP of Clinical Excellence at SonderMind.
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Wes Knepper, LCMHC, MHA, is a therapist and VP of Clinical Excellence at SonderMind whose mission is to redesign behavioral health through increased access, expanded utilization, and improved mental health outcomes. He is dedicated to developing clinical tools and systems that support high quality outcomes on a national scale.
Prior to joining SonderMind, Wes served as the Vice President of Quality Management at Alliance Healthcare, providing quality oversight to the behavioral health network and supporting the integration of behavioral health services within primary care settings. For more than 15 years, he has focused on client satisfaction within behavioral healthcare.
University of North Carolina
Masters of Healthcare Administration
2013 – 2015
Western Carolina University
Masters of Clinical Psychology
2006 – 2008
Furman University
BA, Psychology
2002 – 2006
Licensure, certifications, and professional credentials.
15+ years focused on clinical quality, healthcare administration, and behavioral health program design.
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As a Medical Reviewer for SonderMind, Wes Knepper reviews mental health content for medical accuracy and clinical integrity, making sure that our educational resources reflect current evidence-based practices.
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