How do you work with clients with trauma and PTSD?

Often, retelling the story of a traumatic event is not helpful. Rather, addressing the narrative around the event and working with the ways those memories are stored in the body and mind can be helpful. I use various somatic tools, including brainspotting, to help clients heal from trauma.

Who am I really? How do I have better relationships? What’s the point of life? Is something wrong with me? Where do I belong? Can I heal? Are you asking yourself these questions? Are you ready to find some answers? Let’s co-create a space where you can find your internal compass, release your burdens (personal, intergenerational, cultural) and figure out what real change looks like. I’m here to help you embrace the intricate beauty and messiness of who you are. I bring to sessions boundless curiosity, caring challenges, and commitment to building trust at your own pace, all while keeping the focus on you. I am a trauma therapist at my core, and work a lot with folks who are navigating alternative sexualities and relationship styles (kink/BDSM, polyamory, ace, aro, you name it), living with chronic illness or disability, and exploring their gender (which is for cisgender folks too!). My approach is integrative in the sense that we will attend to your emotional, intellectual, and embodied ways of being. Are you ready to make meaning of your life in a way that integrates all of your experiences? Being witnessed in our whole truth can offer deep healing. I hope our work together will catalyze internal liberation, strengthening our shared path toward collective liberation.

Individual therapy to treat PTSD/C-PTSD, shame, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, low self-esteem and relationship issues. If you are seeking quality therapy sessions with a mental health counselor that’s genuinely sincere, then you’ve come to the right place. Committed to guiding clients through the therapeutic process every step of the way. Integrating complementary therapy approaches that help alleviate symptoms of distress resulting from trauma. Promoting self-compassion to increase resilience and enhance emotional regulation in preparation to reprocess complex issues of the past effectively. Schedule an intake assessment today.

Exceeding expectations one client at a time! Choosing a career path that would make a difference in someone’s life inspired Victoria to study psychology as an undergrad and earn a master of science degree in clinical mental health. As a mental health counselor, Victoria prioritizes the well-being of her client’s. Known to go above and beyond, genuine by nature and it’s evident. Since 2017, Victoria worked with a diverse range of client’s experiencing challenges related to alcohol and substance abuse. Demonstrating commitment to empowering clients to achieve abstinence, personal fulfillment and contentment in order to face life’s challenges confidently. Motivated by this dedication, she chose to explore the broader realm of mental health, transitioning into a private practice setting specializing in trauma.

There is so much to say about this but trauma is why hurt people hurt people. It is why we are so defensive and scared all at the same time. 

My first career was in fine art reproduction where I worked with art buyers and galleries on an international level. I had no idea that in 2015 I would change careers and become a therapist. Clients say that therapy with me feels like a simple conversation. Couples therapy is my favorite type of clients but I currently work with anyone over the age of 13 unless they are seen for family therapy. I have five kids myself and have seen the ugly side of divorce. My belief is that we are all one decision away from something better.

There are many ways to heal from trauma: we can incorporate art, mindfulness-based practices, body-oriented approaches and guided imagery in our work. The foundation of trauma work is a feeling of trust and safety within the therapeutic relationship and the building of resilience to promote growth and a renewed sense of being alive.Together we create a strong basis for recovery and deep and meaningful change in your life and in your relationships.

During this time of uncertainty, I would like to help you feel more grounded and connected. I strive to create a therapeutic relationship that is collaborative, open, warm and caring. Together we work towards creating a supportive space where you can better understand yourself and create more authentic experiences in your life. I work with a wide variety of concerns, from intimate relationships to friendships to work/career matters. One of my practice specializations is helping adults from diverse communities process complex trauma and abusive childhood experiences. For more about my background and training please visit my website: beacontherapist.com. I look forward to meeting and connecting with you. Please feel free to reach out for a phone consultation.

Throughout my experience as a therapist, I find that recognizing, acknowledging, and empathizing with my client's life experiences is necessary for providing effective care. Particularly, trauma processing proves essential in supporting my clients with developing the skills to cope with the ways trauma still manifests in their life so that panic, fear, and despair become less frequent.

Are you suffering from anxiety, anger, a loss of direction, trauma, or low self-esteem? Are your relationships with your significant other, family, friends, or co-workers strained? Are you feeling overwhelmed, and unable to manage problems that inevitably affect your health and decision-making? It sounds like you're in need of support. Together, we'll figure out how things got to this point... I will honor the uniqueness of your experiences and help you achieve your goals. Regardless of how complicated your situation is, I will support you through dissection, healing, and rebuilding. Call me today to schedule your initial session. I look forward to working with you!

I specialize in the Fawn Response to trauma. While some people fight or flee, "fawners" learned to survive by merging with the needs of their abuser or caregiver. I help clients unlearn this survival strategy. We move slowly, establishing safety first. We don't dive into the deep end until you know you can swim. I use parts work (IFS) to help heal the younger versions of you that are still scared.

Hi, I’m Jenn. I'm a Resident in Counseling and the founder of The Mind Garden, a boutique, online-only practice in Virginia. I specialize in helping millennials who are exhausted from holding it all together. If you are the person everyone else relies on, but you feel like you have no one to lean on yourself, you are in the right place. If you struggle with people-pleasing, perfectionism, or the inability to say "no" without guilt, I can help you move from surviving your life to inhabiting it. My approach is warm, evidence-based (IFS & CBT), and entirely human-first.

I do have some clinical experience in this area, I would like to become a certified trauma specialist and am working on coursework to achieve this goal.

Hello, Welcome to my page! I'm Marsinlen, I'm a counselor based out of Northeast PA. I work with adult clients who may have anxiety, depression, addiction, chronic illness. My clinical interests include traumatic brain injury, trauma focused counseling, disability advocacy. I utilize motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy when working with clients. One call or email is all it takes to get connected. I'm looking forward hearing your story and how I may of help.

Typically I start off with focusing on the coping skills from breath work, TF-CPT to grounding techniques to CBT skills in order to decrease the symptoms reported. In addition I provide validation, understanding and normalizing their reactions to the event experienced. I allow for the client to discuss the incident on their time and terms and utilize a trauma narrative when the client is ready to process. 

Lizette is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been helping individuals, children and families for 19 years. She earned a Bachelors degree in Psychology and a Masters degree of Science in Counseling. She has clinical experience with individual and family sessions, conducting groups, and working as a Clinical Director. Her philosophy is helping teach families and children ways to enrich their abilities and help them thrive. Lizette’s first step is to help de-mystify psychological terms in order for everyone to gain a better understanding of what is going on. The work begins when skills are introduced in order to increase the use of positive emotional management. Let’s face it – change is hard, when trying to stop or start something new everything takes time, but it can be done with clinical help and support. She utilizes a variety of tools that can help in decreasing problematic symptoms to include Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoeducation, Grounding Techniques and the list goes on. Everything will be openly communicated and tailored to your individual needs in order to make sure the treatment plan is a good fit.

I have experience working with adolescents  and adults with significant  trauma.  I think that the approach I take includes education about trauma, coping skills and then either writing a trauma narrative or doing some memory work with EMDR. It is important to process trauma because I have seen the changes in my clients who have  processed through their  trauma and began their healing journey.   

I specialize in OCD and anxiety disorders. I treat people with Trauma and Depression. I am EMDR trained and use ACT, DBT, and TF-CBT therapy. I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation.  I would be happy to talk with you to see if we are a right fit. 

My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, cultural sensitivity, and deep respect for individual resilience. I am dedicated to creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their unique experiences, heal from their past traumas, and cultivate the tools needed to reclaim their lives. My goal is to foster an environment of trust and collaboration, where clients can discover their strengths, enhance their coping skills, and pave the way for meaningful, lasting change. Each individual's journey is unique, and I tailor my therapeutic techniques to meet their specific needs and goals.

My journey in this field began with a deep passion for helping individuals heal from their past experiences and regain control over their lives. I have worked extensively with individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures who have faced various forms of trauma. I believe in a client-centered and strengths-based approach to therapy. Each individual's journey is unique, and I tailor my therapeutic techniques to meet their specific needs and goals.