Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists in Brecksville, OH
Her treatment interests include depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, ( PTSD), SUD, anxiety, eating disorders, and bipolar disorders.
Esther B. Gotfryd is certified by the American Academy of Nurse practitioners in Family practice and by the American Nurse Credentialing Center in psychiatric mental health across the lifespan. She received her Master's and Post Master's degrees in nursing from Ursuline College, specializing in family practice and psychiatry. Her previous experience includes work in outpatient, inpatient, and residential settings. She is a Suboxone provider for the treatment of opiate and opioid disorders. She provides medication management and therapy for ages 15-64.
Her treatment interests include depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, ( PTSD), SUD, anxiety, eating disorders, and bipolar disorders.
Esther B. Gotfryd is certified by the American Academy of Nurse practitioners in Family practice and by the American Nurse Credentialing Center in psychiatric mental health across the lifespan. She received her Master's and Post Master's degrees in nursing from Ursuline College, specializing in family practice and psychiatry. Her previous experience includes work in outpatient, inpatient, and residential settings. She is a Suboxone provider for the treatment of opiate and opioid disorders. She provides medication management and therapy for ages 15-64.
Dawn is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specializing in both adult and pediatric psychiatry. She has experience in outpatient and inpatient settings, as well as having dedicated 10+ years to cancer research prior to her nursing career in several specialties. During her nursing career, she was a recipient of the DAISY award. Dawn brings empathy, compassion, an easygoing communication style, and a sweet sense of humor, making it easy for her to engage with her patients and their family members. She is licensed to prescribe medications all across the lifespan and has full prescriptive authority.
Dawn is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specializing in both adult and pediatric psychiatry. She has experience in outpatient and inpatient settings, as well as having dedicated 10+ years to cancer research prior to her nursing career in several specialties. During her nursing career, she was a recipient of the DAISY award. Dawn brings empathy, compassion, an easygoing communication style, and a sweet sense of humor, making it easy for her to engage with her patients and their family members. She is licensed to prescribe medications all across the lifespan and has full prescriptive authority.
Nathan is particularly passionate about supporting individuals recently discharged from psychiatric hospitals. He specializes in working with adults facing substance use concerns, severe mood disorders, and sleep disturbances, helping them stabilize and regain control through careful medication management. He serves a broad range of populations, including first responders, LGBTQ+ individuals, military members and veterans, men, women, and those on the autism spectrum, tailoring his approach to meet each patient’s unique needs.
Nathan is particularly passionate about supporting individuals recently discharged from psychiatric hospitals. He specializes in working with adults facing substance use concerns, severe mood disorders, and sleep disturbances, helping them stabilize and regain control through careful medication management. He serves a broad range of populations, including first responders, LGBTQ+ individuals, military members and veterans, men, women, and those on the autism spectrum, tailoring his approach to meet each patient’s unique needs.
Tina Steen is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Ohio who has been practicing since 2017. Tina is passionate about providing compassionate, holistic, and comprehensive mental health services to adolescents and adults throughout the lifespan. She possesses strong clinical skills enhanced by a natural ability to build rapport with patients, families, and caregivers. Following evidence-based guidelines, Tina provides care that is informed by years of clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. As a PMHNP, Tina's role is multifaceted, including educator, mental health advocate, counselor, and scientist.
Tina Steen is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Ohio who has been practicing since 2017. Tina is passionate about providing compassionate, holistic, and comprehensive mental health services to adolescents and adults throughout the lifespan. She possesses strong clinical skills enhanced by a natural ability to build rapport with patients, families, and caregivers. Following evidence-based guidelines, Tina provides care that is informed by years of clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. As a PMHNP, Tina's role is multifaceted, including educator, mental health advocate, counselor, and scientist.
With 30 years of experience, I am dedicated to providing thoughtful, individualized care to my patienrts. I take great pride in my profession and approach each patient with empathy, clinical precision, and a commitment to evidence-based treatment.
My primary focus is on making accurate, comprehensive diagnoses as the foundation for effective care. I work closely with patients to support meaningful behavioral changes that promote long-term mental health and resilience. My overarching goal is to help patients achieve and maintain stability, clarity, and a higher quality of life through balanced, personalized care.
With 30 years of experience, I am dedicated to providing thoughtful, individualized care to my patienrts. I take great pride in my profession and approach each patient with empathy, clinical precision, and a commitment to evidence-based treatment.
My primary focus is on making accurate, comprehensive diagnoses as the foundation for effective care. I work closely with patients to support meaningful behavioral changes that promote long-term mental health and resilience. My overarching goal is to help patients achieve and maintain stability, clarity, and a higher quality of life through balanced, personalized care.
Dr. Thomas Gspandl, DO, is a compassionate psychiatrist based in Ohio, dedicated to helping clients overcome life's challenges through tailored mental health treatment plans. With a strong emphasis on creating a supportive and understanding environment, Dr. Gspandl's approach prioritizes understanding each patient's unique circumstances and translating this understanding into a personalized, effective care plan. He specializes in treating complex conditions such as depression, psychosis, schizophrenia, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Dr. Thomas Gspandl, DO, is a compassionate psychiatrist based in Ohio, dedicated to helping clients overcome life's challenges through tailored mental health treatment plans. With a strong emphasis on creating a supportive and understanding environment, Dr. Gspandl's approach prioritizes understanding each patient's unique circumstances and translating this understanding into a personalized, effective care plan. He specializes in treating complex conditions such as depression, psychosis, schizophrenia, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Steve’s area of specialization includes mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD, schizophrenia, ADHD, childhood behavioral disorders, and a range of other disorders.
Steve is Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (CNP) with a focus on providing treatment for a broad-spectrum of mental health disorders. He earned his Master of Science in Nursing Degree from The University of Akron and is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He has experience in inpatient, outpatient, as well as community mental health settings as a Nurse Practitioner and over 25 years of experience as a Registered Nurse working in psychiatric / behavioral health hospitals. Steve has also earned his credential for Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) from The University of Maryland.
Steve’s area of specialization includes mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD, schizophrenia, ADHD, childhood behavioral disorders, and a range of other disorders.
Steve is Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (CNP) with a focus on providing treatment for a broad-spectrum of mental health disorders. He earned his Master of Science in Nursing Degree from The University of Akron and is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He has experience in inpatient, outpatient, as well as community mental health settings as a Nurse Practitioner and over 25 years of experience as a Registered Nurse working in psychiatric / behavioral health hospitals. Steve has also earned his credential for Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) from The University of Maryland.
From non-functional individuals suffering from schizophrenia to busy professionals and students feeling suffering from ADHD or burn out, to refugees with PTSD rebuilding their lives, I have seen it all.
That said, I believe no two clients are ever the same, and everyone comes with unique experiences and problems deserving of my full attention and thorough care.
Whether you come to me with goals already in mind or need guidance in creating goals to live a more fulfilling life, I'm here for you.
From non-functional individuals suffering from schizophrenia to busy professionals and students feeling suffering from ADHD or burn out, to refugees with PTSD rebuilding their lives, I have seen it all.
That said, I believe no two clients are ever the same, and everyone comes with unique experiences and problems deserving of my full attention and thorough care.
Whether you come to me with goals already in mind or need guidance in creating goals to live a more fulfilling life, I'm here for you.
She offers thorough evaluations to address concerns like ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and mood disorders.
With a focus in child and adolescent psychiatry, Dr. Bains is committed to providing personalized care to help young patients and their families navigate complex mental health challenges. She incorporates Parenting Skills into her practice, guiding caregivers in fostering positive development and resilience in their children.
She offers thorough evaluations to address concerns like ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and mood disorders.
With a focus in child and adolescent psychiatry, Dr. Bains is committed to providing personalized care to help young patients and their families navigate complex mental health challenges. She incorporates Parenting Skills into her practice, guiding caregivers in fostering positive development and resilience in their children.
In addition to her clinical practice, Elizabeth is committed to shaping the future of nursing through her role as an educator for undergraduate nursing students.
She provides care for individuals ages 6 to 64 and specializes in medication management for a range of mental health conditions, including, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depressive disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD), autism spectrum disorders (ASD)and schizophrenia.
Elizabeth takes a compassionate, evidence-based approach to care, aiming to support patients in achieving stability and improved quality of life.
In addition to her clinical practice, Elizabeth is committed to shaping the future of nursing through her role as an educator for undergraduate nursing students.
She provides care for individuals ages 6 to 64 and specializes in medication management for a range of mental health conditions, including, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depressive disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD), autism spectrum disorders (ASD)and schizophrenia.
Elizabeth takes a compassionate, evidence-based approach to care, aiming to support patients in achieving stability and improved quality of life.
I grew up on the west side of Cleveland and spent my early career as a systems & control engineer before returning to school to pursue medicine. I obtained my medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed a four-year psychiatry residency at the University of California, Davis before returning home to Cleveland.
I grew up on the west side of Cleveland and spent my early career as a systems & control engineer before returning to school to pursue medicine. I obtained my medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed a four-year psychiatry residency at the University of California, Davis before returning home to Cleveland.
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Her clinical interests include mood and anxiety disorders, as well as trauma-related conditions.
LaTanya Christian is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner serving adolescents and adults in Ohio. She has more than two decades of nursing experience prior to becoming a nurse practitioner.
Her clinical interests include mood and anxiety disorders, as well as trauma-related conditions.
LaTanya Christian is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner serving adolescents and adults in Ohio. She has more than two decades of nursing experience prior to becoming a nurse practitioner.
I am board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with 20 years of nursing experience. My specialities include anxiety, depression and trauma related disorders.I obtained her masters in nursing from Kent State University where I was a member of Sigma Theta Tau National honor society of nursing. My experiences include working in integrated care, community health, corrections, inpatient psychiatric units, psychiatry emergency care and private practice.
I am board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with 20 years of nursing experience. My specialities include anxiety, depression and trauma related disorders.I obtained her masters in nursing from Kent State University where I was a member of Sigma Theta Tau National honor society of nursing. My experiences include working in integrated care, community health, corrections, inpatient psychiatric units, psychiatry emergency care and private practice.
I support adults managing anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders.
I approach care with the belief that mental health deserves the same attention, empathy, and expertise as any other medical condition. With training in family medicine and deep experience treating complex behavioral health concerns, I meet people where they are and walk with them toward sustainable healing. You’ll find a judgment-free space built on trust, where goals are realistic, progress is honored, and setbacks are never viewed as failure—just part of the journey.
I support adults managing anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders.
I approach care with the belief that mental health deserves the same attention, empathy, and expertise as any other medical condition. With training in family medicine and deep experience treating complex behavioral health concerns, I meet people where they are and walk with them toward sustainable healing. You’ll find a judgment-free space built on trust, where goals are realistic, progress is honored, and setbacks are never viewed as failure—just part of the journey.
Together, we'll build practical, real-world skills to help you manage depression, anxiety, trauma, and OCD.
At Lantern in the Dark, I offer psychiatric medication management and dedicated psychotherapy tailored to your needs. Whether we use CBT-informed approaches, ERP, medication, or a combination, my goal is lasting recovery and practical skills. Please note: I do not prescribe controlled substances, including benzodiazepines or stimulant medications.
Together, we'll build practical, real-world skills to help you manage depression, anxiety, trauma, and OCD.
At Lantern in the Dark, I offer psychiatric medication management and dedicated psychotherapy tailored to your needs. Whether we use CBT-informed approaches, ERP, medication, or a combination, my goal is lasting recovery and practical skills. Please note: I do not prescribe controlled substances, including benzodiazepines or stimulant medications.
Breanna Millsap
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Breanna, Millsap, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
3 Endorsed
Uniontown, OH 44685
Breanna has extensive expertise in trauma-focused care, anxiety management, and personal growth coaching.
Breanna Millsap (MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC) has over 20 years of experience in healthcare. Same-day appointments are often available, and patients report that they're glad she prioritizes availability. Patients who have worked with her say she's relatable, easy to talk to, and sincere. She believes in treating the whole person and recognizing the interconnectedness of mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Initial visits typically last 1 hour, and follow-ups are generally 20-30 minutes. Email me at:
mywellness at zion360 dot net
Breanna has extensive expertise in trauma-focused care, anxiety management, and personal growth coaching.
Breanna Millsap (MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC) has over 20 years of experience in healthcare. Same-day appointments are often available, and patients report that they're glad she prioritizes availability. Patients who have worked with her say she's relatable, easy to talk to, and sincere. She believes in treating the whole person and recognizing the interconnectedness of mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Initial visits typically last 1 hour, and follow-ups are generally 20-30 minutes. Email me at:
mywellness at zion360 dot net
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, and substance use disorders.
Hi my name is Nne, I graduated from The Ohio State University with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. I am board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in psychiatry, and a certified Clinical Nurse Leader. I have over fifteen years of healthcare experience as a critical/acute care nurse at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, clinical instructor, and psychiatric mental health service provider.
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, and substance use disorders.
Hi my name is Nne, I graduated from The Ohio State University with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. I am board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in psychiatry, and a certified Clinical Nurse Leader. I have over fifteen years of healthcare experience as a critical/acute care nurse at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, clinical instructor, and psychiatric mental health service provider.
Going through depression, anxiety, and trauma is difficult enough and you shouldn’t have to wait to get the support that you deserve.
At MyPsychCLE, my goal is to personalize your psychiatric care. I aim to help busy professionals struggling with anxiety and depression navigate life stressors. As a sole provider, I will be able to address your psychiatric needs without the red tape. Most importantly, I value the time spent in addressing your needs.
Going through depression, anxiety, and trauma is difficult enough and you shouldn’t have to wait to get the support that you deserve.
At MyPsychCLE, my goal is to personalize your psychiatric care. I aim to help busy professionals struggling with anxiety and depression navigate life stressors. As a sole provider, I will be able to address your psychiatric needs without the red tape. Most importantly, I value the time spent in addressing your needs.
My ideal clients are people who have been carrying their struggles quietly — feeling helpless, unimportant, or like they don't deserve help. They come to me navigating depression, mood disorders, or substance use, often having tried to push through on their own for too long. Through telehealth across Ohio, I meet them where they are literally and emotionally. Together, we slow down, get honest about what's really going on, and build a path forward grounded in mental, emotional, and spiritual healing, not just symptom management.
My ideal clients are people who have been carrying their struggles quietly — feeling helpless, unimportant, or like they don't deserve help. They come to me navigating depression, mood disorders, or substance use, often having tried to push through on their own for too long. Through telehealth across Ohio, I meet them where they are literally and emotionally. Together, we slow down, get honest about what's really going on, and build a path forward grounded in mental, emotional, and spiritual healing, not just symptom management.
I’m a holistic psychiatrist specializing in a trauma-informed, integrative approach to emotional and physical well-being.
I work with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, climate distress, fatigue, chronic pain, and other stress-related conditions, especially those seeking alternatives to medication or a more holistic approach. When appropriate, I support clients in safely tapering off psychiatric medications.
I’m a holistic psychiatrist specializing in a trauma-informed, integrative approach to emotional and physical well-being.
I work with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, climate distress, fatigue, chronic pain, and other stress-related conditions, especially those seeking alternatives to medication or a more holistic approach. When appropriate, I support clients in safely tapering off psychiatric medications.
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FAQ - Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with trauma and PTSD?
Trauma and conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are characterized by distressing symptoms like flashbacks, insomnia, intrusive memories, hopelessness, and irritability in the wake of a major event. Trauma can also result from a chronic series of events, resulting in a condition known as complex trauma. Not all individuals who experience a traumatic event seek psychiatric support or gain a diagnosis for a trauma-related disorder; indeed, many individuals with strong social supports and/or coping skills, which can contribute to resilience, can manage complex feelings after a traumatic event on their own. However, many individuals do benefit from seeing a psychiatrist for medication or other therapeutic support, particularly if they are experiencing acute symptoms or are particularly vulnerable to trauma due to other emotional conditions or challenges.
How do psychiatrists treat trauma and PTSD?
Psychiatrists can help individuals struggling with trauma by prescribing medication that helps to reduce the intensity of symptoms. Medications are often most effective, however, when used in conjunction with evidence-based therapy interventions, such as Exposure Therapy or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). These forms of treatment help individuals overcome trauma-related symptoms through guided exposure to trauma-related triggers in a controlled therapeutic environment. In some cases, psychiatrists will conduct these sessions with clients, or they may work with a client's therapist or counselor who offers these services. This team-based approach to care for trauma can be particularly useful, as can ongoing maintenance sessions with a psychiatrist even following an initial period of more intensive treatment, since many individuals with trauma or PTSD may experience relapses or the return of symptoms even after initial progress. In such cases, having a psychiatrist who can adjust the treatment plan or medication in accordance with a client's needs can be an important part of maintaining long-term recovery.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in trauma and PTSD?
The Psychology Today online directory can be a helpful resource to search for psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in trauma, PTSD, and related conditions. In addition to searching for psychiatrists who specialize in these conditions, you may consider searching by psychiatrists who specialize in working with a particular population, such as veterans or children. When searching for a provider, ask about their specific experience treating symptoms of trauma and what their approach to therapy and medication is. It is also important to determine whether their office is accessible (either close-by or via telehealth) and if they accept your insurance.