How do you work with clients with trauma and PTSD?

I recognize that trauma is universal. For clients with a significant trauma history, they must feel safe and secure to open up. Most often, individuals with trauma are living in constant fear. As a therapist, it is my job to provide them with emotional security. Similarly, I also want my clients to gain back control of their lives. I enjoy assisting clients in identifying their strengths and triumphs that are necessary to help lay down the foundation for a more positive story going forward.

Hi! Thank you for stopping by to learn more about me. I have recently transitioned to the work of private practice after being a school-based therapist for the last several years. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families. I have experience working with a variety of issues including emotional regulation, anxiety, anger, trauma, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, ASD, relationship issues, and many more. I utilize a client-centered approach as I believe that clients are the experts of their lives. I enjoy being a vessel in one's empowerment journey.

Healing from trauma isn’t about erasing the past—it’s about reclaiming safety in the present. I use trauma-informed and integrative methods, such as grounding, somatic awareness, and narrative work, at a pace that feels safe for you. Together, we focus on rebuilding trust in your own body and story, while easing the grip of past experiences on daily life.

I’m a therapist who believes in meeting people where they are—in all the complexity that life brings. My background is in clinical social work, but my heart is in helping people feel steady and seen again. Over the years I’ve worked with anxiety, depression, trauma, and the quiet weight of everyday stress. My style is conversational, down-to-earth, and rooted in curiosity. Therapy with me isn’t about fixing who you are—it’s about finding your way back to yourself, piece by piece.

It is important to process trauma so that trauma doesn't negatively impact your relationships and interfere in your daily life. Without intervention, trauma keeps your brain stuck in fight-or-flight mode while your brain determines if danger is imminent. This constant feeling of danger can lead to anxiety, depression, and PTSD. By processing trauma in therapy, you can learn effective coping skills to reduce these symptoms, regulate your emotions, and regain control of your life.

I have over 25 years of experience helping teens and adults through anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and loss. Most clients already have everything that they need to overcome the obstacles that they encounter; they just need a little help developing and implementing a plan. I use an eclectic and trauma informed approach to meet clients where they are and guide them on their journey to becoming happier, healthier, and more satisfied with their lives.

Processing trauma is about giving yourself the space to heal and feel safe. It helps you release old burdens, understand your patterns, and move forward with more peace and control in your life.

I’m a therapist who cares deeply about meeting you where you are. My practice is a space where you can finally slow down, feel seen, and be heard without judgment. Together, we explore what’s weighing on you and find gentle, practical ways to help you feel calmer, stronger, and more like yourself. I am in-network with Aetna, CDPHP, Cigna and Evernorth, Fidelis, and MVP Health Care.

I provide the following treatments for PTSD and CPTSD: Prolonged Exposure (PE) - a first-line treatment Research shows it is effective in reducing symptoms and improving overall functioning. Though it might sound scary, we will go at your pace, monitor your stress, and use grounding skills throughout the process. I will not be your enemy, but your guide, walking hand in hand with you as we reduce the avoidance that is keeping you stuck. Together we will practice standing in the face of the things that feel most triggering and remembering that you are here and alive in the now. Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) - a second line treatment Research shows that this is has been most effective in relationship to political and cultural trauma. By re-telling and re-authoring your story, we can see it from a new perspective and see how the traumatic events have impacted who you are today. It might feel like we are writing a book, if that book had chapters on your sensory information, your feelings, thoughts, and visual memories. At the end of treatment we can hold a tangible biography or creative artwork that speaks to the life you have lived. I will use a multi-modal or eclectic approach, blending a trauma treatment with body-awareness, DBT mindfulness skills, and ACT value identification skills so that you can feel supported as a whole person. Similarly to how I talk about gender, just because you come to me with trauma, doesn’t mean I automatically become your Trauma Only Therapist™ We can work on what comes up for you, even if you might think it’s “a lot.” My job is to hold that space for you. As a provider who has lived experience with CPTSD and PTSD, I learned first hand just how important trauma treatment is. There are many other first-line and second-line treatments for PTSD and C-PTSD. If you would like to explore other treatment options such as Cognitive Processing Therapy or EMDR, please reach out and I can connect you to colleagues who are currently trained in these modalities. Additionally if you would like to try holistic and somatic-based treatments such as Somatic Experiencing for trauma, I have colleagues who I would highly recommend.

Therapy for queer, trans, gender-expansive, disabled, neurodivergent, grieving, and caregiving folks and their loved ones.

Trauma processing is important as trauma literally re-wires our brain and leaves us experiencing life out of this survival, fight/flight lens. Constantly living life on the edge of trauma can be exhausting and leave you burnt-out,  less trusting, and experiencing surface level relationships. Processing trauma can allow us to release the tension of internalized guilt/shame both emotionally and physically leaving us more open to new and health experiences. 

Hi, I am Octavia a therapist at Your Voice Matters Therapy. I am accepting new clients so feel free to reach out for a free 15-minute consultation. I aim to create a warm, safe, confidential, and judgment-free space for clients. It is important for clients to have such a space to be able to unpack and explore all that is bothering them. I work with clients through a few different approaches such as strength-based, Humanistic, and mindfulness. Therapy is not one size fits all and thus I tailor my work to each individual client. I believe that everyone is the author of their life story. In that story, you may experience many challenges, but know that you do not have to face those challenges alone. Together we can work through those challenges so that you are ready and prepared for whatever other challenges the future may hold. Together we will build a tool kit to help you continue your life story. Do not end it here!

In therapy, we focus on creating safety, then gently processing trauma with evidence-based tools, and building resilience so you can move forward with a greater sense of control and peace.

My path to becoming a therapist is deeply personal. Over the years, I have experienced grief, loss, divorce, trauma, abuse, and major life transitions in my own journey. These experiences not only shaped my understanding of suffering but also deepened my heart for walking with others who find themselves in painful or uncertain seasons. I know firsthand how overwhelming life can feel, and I also see the hope and restoration that can come through faith, healing, and connection. In addition to my personal journey, I have spent many years as a social worker in the hospice field, supporting individuals and families through end-of-life care, loss, and the grieving process. These experiences deepened my calling to create a safe and compassionate space for people in their most vulnerable moments. They also strengthened my belief that healing is possible even in seasons of sorrow, especially when we lean on faith and community. Today, as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in supporting individuals through grief, loss, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and faith-centered—grounded in the belief that every person is created in God’s image and deeply loved by Him. At Connect & Restore Therapy, I blend evidence-based practices with Christian values, offering a safe space where you can process your story, rediscover your strength, and move forward with clarity and peace. It is my privilege to walk alongside you, not only as a therapist but also as someone who has walked through valleys and experienced God’s grace and renewal firsthand. Together, we can lean into hope and pursue the healing and restoration God desires for your life. As Scripture reminds us, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18).

Even though my main specialty is working with PTSD and trauma, I tend to focus more on providing support and coping skills to clients in order to address their distress first. We don't have to talk explicitly about the traumatic experiences right away and for some cases it's not needed. However, a lot of clients benefit from processing their traumatic experiences, in order to change their relationship with those memories and with their younger-selves.

I am a Clinical Psychologist and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional trained in multiple approaches to help you overcome negative, traumatic, stressful, and challenging experiences. I have extensive experience providing individual and group therapy to adults (18+). I offer In-Person and/or Virtual services to English and Spanish speakers. I'm also in-network with health insurances in the states of Georgia and Florida.

I use a variety of approaches to support in trauma processing. Processing helps experiences and traumas that are stuck in the nervous system move through in order to help the healing process.

Hi! Welcome! I truly believe that our work together is designed to help you breathe easier, find balance, and move forward with a sense of grounded calm. Here, you’ll feel seen, supported, and empowered to nurture your inner world in ways that create lasting change. Your story matters, and your healing deserves a gentle, safe place to unfold. Let’s grow with intention—one step, one step at a time.

I help clients safely process traumatic memories while stabilizing the nervous system and reducing reactivity. Using evidence-based methods such as EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, grounding techniques, and emotional regulation strategies, we work to lessen the intensity of triggers, rebuild a sense of safety, and restore healthier patterns of thinking and responding.

I’m Dr. Lisa Palmer, Clinical Director of The Renew Center of Florida, where I provide compassionate, specialized therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Through both in-person sessions and secure virtual care across Florida, I support clients in finding clarity, healing, and meaningful, lasting change. With advanced clinical training and decades of experience, I help adults and teens work through anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, substance use, relationship struggles, life transitions, and stress-related challenges—always with a focus on restoring balance and strengthening emotional well-being. My therapeutic approach is highly personalized. I draw from a broad range of evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, mindfulness-based techniques, trauma-focused interventions, and emotional regulation strategies. Together, we identify the patterns that no longer serve you and develop practical, effective tools to support healthier thoughts, improved coping, and a renewed sense of resilience.