Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Florida

Find the right therapist in Florida for you. Each profile lists the insurances the provider takes, typical costs per session, and how to get in contact.

Dr. Tania Alaby-Varma, PsyD, HSP

Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Serving 43 States

Online TherapyAccepting New Clients

Welcome! I’m Dr. Tania, a passionate and skilled licensed clinical psychologist who provides personalized, knowledgeable, and compassionate mental health services. I weave together my strong clinical experience and my authentic presence with my patient’s desire to make a change, enabling lasting growth and healing to occur. I am an experienced clinician with a strong educational and training background. I have practiced in various settings, treating a broad spectrum of symptoms, concerns, and presentations. My experience and knowledge are well integrated with connection, relationships, and my genuine caring presence. I am an independently practicing licensed clinical psychologist in Florida (license #PY12013), New York (license # 026156-01), Maryland (license #06995), and Texas (license #40010 ). In addition, I hold a PSYPACT license (APIT #15089), which is an interstate compact designed to facilitate the practice of telepsychology & telehealth across state boundaries, allowing me to work with individuals who reside in 42+ states across the United States. I offer telehealth services for individuals in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY. I see all patients exclusively via telehealth at this time. I am dedicated to helping my patients develop a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships, and their strengths and helping them understand and discover what drives their actions and behaviors. I take pride in providing high-quality, compassionate, empirically-based care rooted in my extensive doctoral education and extensive ongoing professional development. Services Offered My experience has equipped me to provide an array of mental health services tailored to meet each individual’s unique needs. These services include individual therapy, couples therapy, psychological assessments—specializing in ADHD—vocational and career assessments, as well as sports psychology and performance enhancement for high-performers, including C-Suite executives, athletes, artists, and medical professionals. Individual Therapy: I work with adults and adolescents experiencing various challenges, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, phobias, eating disorders, body image issues, internet and social media addictions, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, obsessions, compulsions, perfectionism, burnout, insomnia, and other psychological presentations within the human experience. I also support individuals navigating life transitions, communication challenges, attachment difficulties, relational concerns, and complex family dynamics. Services are rooted in evidence-based approaches and treatment is infused with compassion and care. Couples Therapy: As a therapist trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy Levels 1 and 2, I offer couples therapy grounded in the most comprehensive, evidence-based approach available today. Psychological Assessments: I provide a wide range of psychological testing and assessments, including comprehensive ADHD/ADD evaluations, documentation for LSAT/MCAT/GRE/SAT accommodations, diagnosis clarification, ESA letters, giftedness/IQ testing, assessments for academic concerns, and career/vocational evaluations. Please note that my practice does not prescribe psychotropic medications. However, I collaborate closely with psychiatrists and can provide referrals if needed. My Theoretical Orientation I provide high-quality mental health services that are both scientifically grounded and deeply compassionate, fostering a friendly, accepting, and inclusive environment for all patients. My extensive training spans various therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy, as well as cognitive-behavioral treatments like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based CBT (MB-CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and manualized treatments for insomnia, phobias, and PTSD. I also enjoy incorporating Positive Psychology, Interpersonal/Relational Therapy, Existential-Humanistic Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to support meaningful change. I approach mental health from a holistic perspective, recognizing the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual facets. I am committed to providing a compassionate listening space where you are invited to reflect and explore yourself, understanding your deepest challenges and strengths. Through patient listening, reflecting, shared inquiry, and various evidence based interventions, I strive to help you become more aware of your patterns and thoughts, fostering greater self-understanding and clarity. My goal is to support you in making meaningful and skillful choices that align with your true self. My Therapeutic Style My approach to mental health, in general, is characterized by an accepting and caring environment that is collaborative in nature. I am authentic, down-to-earth, intentional, and spontaneous in session, which lends itself to a truly collaborative and growth-promoting experience. Therapy with me is a collaborative, action-oriented process providing you the opportunity to foster new perspectives, discover your inherent worth, tap into your inner resources, and develop your capacity for resilience and new skills. I enjoy working from a holistic yet evidence-based approach. I show up authentically for each patient, and I value transparency and provide my full presence. Patients who work with me can expect to explore feelings, beliefs, and behaviors, understand memories, process destructive relationships, and identify dysfunction, which will lead to a better understanding of themselves and others. During therapy, there is an ongoing effort to develop effective coping skills, decrease emotional distress, improve functioning, and resolve symptoms and problems. Each therapy session is a balance of meeting your present needs and long-term goals. Collaboratively, we will deepen your understanding of yourself your reactions to various emotions and, increase your psychological flexibility and create new perspectives. My Wishes for You I wish you a life full of love, happiness, fulfillment and health. I am committed to helping you build and find it! It is my greatest honor to accompany my patients on their journey toward deeper self-awareness, growth, the emergence from suffering while becoming a meaningful part of my patient’s lives. Warmly, Dr. Tania

Lili Liew

Psychotherapist

What's your experience with clients with trauma or abuse?

I will incorporate evidence-based trauma-focused treatments, including; EMDR, CBT, CPT, and TIST.

Hello and welcome to HOPE Trauma Therapy! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with more than ten years of experience counseling individuals, couples, and families. My specialty is treating individuals suffering from trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and interpersonal relationship issues due to trauma. Training received includes: Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST) Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Seeking Safety Interpersonal Therapy. These evidence-based therapies are essential for holistic healing and wellness of the body, mind, and spirit. Don’t hesitate to contact me if you think we are a good fit. I would be so honored to walk alongside you in your journey toward healing and wellness. I look forward to speaking with you. Thank you!

Patty Dumont

Why is trauma processing important?

There are a variety of approaches that are effective in healing from trauma. I think there are many factors to consider with any approach as well as what the trauma involves. Sometimes processing in the way this is asking would require one to "relive" the events as part of the processing. There are other ways in which trauma can be managed with a client have to bring up every painful detail they likely have spent years suppressing. It is so important for therapists to assess the type of trauma as well as supportive factors that clients may have. Understanding how a client can manage "processing" is the first concern. I always insure clients understand and can utilize grounding techniques. Sometimes sessions need to be more than 1x per week for a short time. I think a good analogy is trauma is a wound. A wound that over time has at least scabbed over. When you reopen that wound, you need to be able to open it and get it bandaged back up all in a 50 min session. I always insure that clients have someone who will see if the start to "bleed" through the bandage between sessions as it can be harmful and unsafe to take a client back to a trauma if the can not manage things that may reemerge like flashbacks. There are many other modalities such as EMDR which can be very effective.

I have been licensed since 2006 gaining my clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings with individuals, couples, and families 12 years and up.

Jean Moree

How do you work with clients with trauma and PTSD?

I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist and a Certified Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) therapist. I work with on helping clients with trauma learn to regulate their nervous system at the beginning of treatment as the first stage of treatment. Additionally, my clients have reported positive and lasting changes with Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is an evidenced-based, efficient therapy for PTSD and other psychiatric conditions. It is derived from Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). The NREPP (National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices), a subsidiary of SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), determined that accelerated resolution therapy is an effective form of treatment for PTSD.

I know that seeking out therapy can feel overwhelming and uncomfortable, so I’m glad you’re here! I believe counseling is a collaborative process based on honesty, respect, and empowerment in which we work together toward the change you desire. I also believe in authenticity, flexibility, and meeting you where you are. So, please come as you are – there are no expectations here! Additionally, I believe that YOU drive the bus in this therapeutic journey. I recognize that you are the expert of your own experience. My role as a guide is to help you gain long-term, life-changing tools so you can shape your life into the one you desire. I have an eclectic approach to counseling and use cognitive behavioral therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), emotionally focused therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, schema therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and written exposure therapy for trauma. I am a military-informed clinician. Specific areas of clinical experience include anxiety disorders, borderline personality disorder, trauma and PTSD, issues related to dysfunctional family systems, family of origin issues, and victims of domestic violence and abuse. Everyone's story matters. Let's explore your story so you can have the growth and healing you deserve.

Amber Creamer

Licensed Professional Counselor

How do you work with clients with trauma and PTSD?

I help women resolve negative childhood experiences and reconnect with themselves so they can build healthy relationships. I will create a safe place for you to heal so you can fully step into your power and purpose. You no longer have to go through the pain of what you have experienced alone! I will journey with you weekly or bi-weekly to help you overcome what you have experienced and teach you the necessary coping skills. I will gently challenge patterns and assumptions that have kept you stuck so you can live the life you have envisioned for yourself free from the impact of trauma. I utilize talk therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help the women I work with create meaningful shifts in their lives. I also offer EMDR intensives to hep the women I work with fast-track their healing so they can feel better faster. Visit my website to learn more about EMDR intensives.

Are you a woman that has done everything expected and more, but it never feels like enough, and your life is far from what you hoped? Everyone thinks that you have it all together, but inside you feel overwhelmed by your responsibilities. You realize that you have given everything to your relationships, but you struggle to lean into them because you don’t feel supported. You know that you want to do things differently and be different, but you are unsure of what that even looks like. It is possible for you to cultivate a life you genuinely love, with the people that matter the most, by gaining a deeper sense of who you are. Therapy should be a safe space where you can grow, flourish, and heal. Our sessions will help you learn to see the big picture so you can shift your perspective, get clear about what matters, and create lasting change in your life and relationships. We will focus on the whole of who you are so you can truly be whole and step into your power and purpose. As an experienced women’s therapist, I believe you can resist shrinking yourself to make others comfortable, have confidence managing life’s ups and downs, and prioritize your needs guilt free. Our work will help you develop the tools to create positive, lasting changes that honor your values and wellbeing. Visit my website to schedule a free consultation.

Carissa Sietsema

How do you work with clients with trauma and PTSD?

In Trauma therapy we will: Use a variety of methods, to help you manage your emotions, reduce your feelings of distress, and challenge unhelpful thoughts Practice using non judgmental mindfulness and acceptance techniques to be aware of what your feelings are telling you. This will allow you to understand that your feelings are valid and serving a purpose Use story telling, journaling, and other creative methods to tell your story, break your “monster” down to size, and regain your courage Identify your strengths, values, and ways you are your own superhero Create an action plan using tools such as narrative therapy and prolonged exposure to face the reminders you’ve been avoiding and help them feel less all consuming.

Like the name of my practice, I believe individuals are also capable of blooming throughout even the most difficult of circumstances. I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety, OCD, depression, and trauma. This can appear as feelings of guilt, feeling like you're dragging through life, future tripping, or thoughts taking up residence in your mind rent free. During our sessions together we will work towards achieving your goals. This process will allow you to decompress from life’s daily struggles while learning skills to find your peace and happiness. As a therapist it is my goal to help individuals have a better understanding of themselves, process past pain, and feel confident in moving through life. Feel free to reach out to schedule a free consultation by visiting my website or by calling me. I look forward to seeing you embrace life as you want it.

Bri Jaworski

Owner/ Licensed Mental Health Counselor/ Integrative Medicine Doctoral Student/ Qualified Supervisor

Online & In-Person

What's your experience with clients with trauma or abuse?

EMDR is an incredibly powerful way to work through your trauma. You wont forget it happened, but after the treatment, you’ll be able to talk and think about it without emotional dysregulation. Similarly to if I asked you what you had for lunch yesterday… You could tell me about your trauma with that little disturbance. It’s pretty incredible!

Brianna “Bri” Jaworski, MA, LMHC- QS is a licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. Bri graduated from the University of Central Florida with a bachelors degree in Business and Health with a minor in Psychology. After starting her own business at age 25, she pursued a new career in counseling in 2010. Bri received her Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University in 2015. Bri is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), as well as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and has spent a large portion of her career working with child victim’s of sexual abuse. Bri also worked for many years with victims of domestic violence, and their children. Bri is a certified Domestic Violence Core Competency Trainer in the state of Florida and trained all new employees and volunteers at her agency. Bri served as the Primary Prevention Advocate while teaching 7th-12th graders about healthy dating relationships and warning signs of abuse. Additionally, Bri provided group services to teens in the local shelter, taught Drug Court and Teen Court classes at the Manatee County Courthouse, Life Skills Training classes for survivors as well as parenting classes. During her clinical Internship, Bri worked for a child protection center in Sarasota, Florida which specialized in providing TF-CBT to child victims of sexual and physical abuse, neglect, and child welfare; as well as their non-offending caregivers and family members. Bri provided Individual, family and group counseling. Bri also worked with at-risk youth and adults in-home and in schools and also with sexually reactive children in the “Kid Kindness” Program. Bri continued on, working with trauma victims including: adult victims of childhood sexual abuse, depression, PTSD, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, Bi-polar disorders, trauma, grief, and ADHD amongst many others. Bri also facilitated both teen and adult support groups as well as animal supported counseling. Bri has also worked extensively with the child welfare system including DCF contracting, and intensive in-home substance abuse counseling. Bri is an EMDRIA approved EMDR therapist. EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is an empirically evidenced technique that has been shown to significantly help clients of trauma, grief, PTSD, addiction, phobias and many other issues by utilizing bi-lateral stimulation that mimics a REM sleep cycle. Disturbing events are able to be “reprocessed” thus lessening and many times diminishing negative cognitions and feelings. Bri has also worked as a Psychology professor, at a local polygraph credentialing and assessment center teaching Psychology classes as well as classes on administering polygraph assessments to convicted sex offenders. Bri has taught students from all over the globe! Opening a practice that is warm, open, comfortable and non-judgmental was imperative in the formation of Mandala Counseling Services. Bri prides herself in being able to build rapport and establish long lasting therapeutic relationships with her clients. She strives for the perfect balance of professionalism and genuine care and compassion for her clients. She loves animals, is a Reiki Master, enjoys Transcendental Meditation, traveling and of course... Batman. She cares deeply for her clients and has devoted most of her adult life to non-profit centers and helping victims of trauma.

Rotem Moshe

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Online & In-Person

Why is trauma processing important?

We carry trauma in our bodies. Whether we are cognizant of it or not our past experiences have shaped our responses to the world around us and how we respond to our relationships. Trauma that is left untreated is like a tangled web that traps unwanted barriers that reinforce reestablished negative beliefs. Processing this trauma help you untangle the web.

Hello, My name is Rotem and I'm looking forward to meeting you. I have been a practicing therapist for the past 11 years and in that time I have learned that the therapeutic relationship is a pivotal part of my clients growth. I take pride in the fact that I create a safe and supportive environment for my clients to openly discuss the challenges they are experiencing. I've treated a variety of different concerns including mood disorders, anxiety, substance abuse treatment, and perinatal mental health. If you have been struggling with changes to your mood, low energy, grief and loss, anxiety, relationship issues, or just simply don't feel like yourself please feel free to reach out. I'd be happy to help.

Jerushah Paige

Online & In-Person

Why is trauma processing important?

Trauma processing is crucial because unresolved trauma can deeply impact every aspect of a person's life, often in ways that aren’t immediately obvious. When trauma isn’t processed, it can manifest as anxiety, depression, chronic stress, or even physical symptoms, and it can keep people stuck in unhealthy patterns or relationships. Processing trauma allows individuals to face painful experiences in a safe environment, make sense of them, and begin to heal. This healing helps release the emotional and psychological burden, improving mental well-being, relationships, and the ability to fully engage in life without being held back by past pain.

As a mental health counselor, I am dedicated to supporting individuals and families through life’s most challenging moments. With a compassionate, client-centered approach, I specialize in helping those navigating complex family dynamics, significant life transitions, and personal growth. Whether you’re managing stress, anxiety, trauma, or adjusting to major changes like retirement or career shifts, my goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your emotions, gain insight, and build resilience. Together, we’ll work towards healing and achieving lasting emotional well-being.

Sarah Zimmerman

Online & In-Person

Are you ready to make some changes? I’m a therapist with 25+ years of experience. I help clients with anxiety and trauma develop new skills and insights to feel calmer, confident and in control. If you are struggling with feeling fearful, nervous, overwhelmed, irritable and physically ill, I can help. Therapy can provide you with the tools to be your authentic self, improve relationships and just feel better. I’m Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Professional and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (Level II). I would love to speak with you about any questions you have and what you’d like to accomplish in therapy. I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation to see if we’d work well together. Let’s chat today.

Nearby Areas

Fort Lauderdale

Royal Palm Beach