Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Crawford County, AR
Dr. Vaughn DeCoster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, CQSW
Verified Verified
Van Buren, AR 72956
I am comfortable helping you navigate most life challenges, especially stress, trauma, relationship hurdles, first responder and military service issues.
We all lead busy, complex lives, and often overly critical of ourselves. In reality, we're just doing the best we can with what life throws at us. Anxiety, sadness, depression, burnout, feeling lost, overwhelmed, or loneliness can take a toll on us. We just want things to settle, make some sense, and feel better. That's what I'm here to help you do.
It takes courage to seek help and actively move towards a more satisfying, meaningful, and happier life. It’s wonderful that you're considering this first step!
I am comfortable helping you navigate most life challenges, especially stress, trauma, relationship hurdles, first responder and military service issues.
We all lead busy, complex lives, and often overly critical of ourselves. In reality, we're just doing the best we can with what life throws at us. Anxiety, sadness, depression, burnout, feeling lost, overwhelmed, or loneliness can take a toll on us. We just want things to settle, make some sense, and feel better. That's what I'm here to help you do.
It takes courage to seek help and actively move towards a more satisfying, meaningful, and happier life. It’s wonderful that you're considering this first step!
Danielle Patterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Primarily I work with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, shame, and addictive behaviors.
So many of us have been through traumatic experiences that have left us feeling hopeless, overwhelmed, and falling into unhealthy patterns. We experience an inner critical voice that tells us we are not good enough, ugly, or worthless. I love to provide a safe and comforting space for clients to process their difficult life experiences, break through cycles of shame, and begin recovery from addictive behaviors, including with eating and embodiment issues. Together, we focus on healing, reclaiming health, practicing intuitive self-care, celebrating your authentic self and beauty, and cultivating self-love and self-compassion.
Primarily I work with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, shame, and addictive behaviors.
So many of us have been through traumatic experiences that have left us feeling hopeless, overwhelmed, and falling into unhealthy patterns. We experience an inner critical voice that tells us we are not good enough, ugly, or worthless. I love to provide a safe and comforting space for clients to process their difficult life experiences, break through cycles of shame, and begin recovery from addictive behaviors, including with eating and embodiment issues. Together, we focus on healing, reclaiming health, practicing intuitive self-care, celebrating your authentic self and beauty, and cultivating self-love and self-compassion.
Trauma doesn’t have to be the end of your story.
While equipped to serve a diversity of clients' needs, I have specialized training and experience in treating trauma. I am trained in EMDR for all ages, and also practice Child Parent Psychotherapy to help repair healthy relationships between children ages zero to six and their caregivers.
Trauma doesn’t have to be the end of your story.
While equipped to serve a diversity of clients' needs, I have specialized training and experience in treating trauma. I am trained in EMDR for all ages, and also practice Child Parent Psychotherapy to help repair healthy relationships between children ages zero to six and their caregivers.
My job is to help individuals and couples manage life stressors including depression, anxiety, chronic pain, PTSD, and mood disorders.
Tired of feeling like you have to be a "super parent" and manage everything at once? Are there days you just don't want to get up and you can't figure out why? What about fears that control your life? All of these are life struggles and real problems. My job is to help individuals and couples with life stressors and take control of their lives.
My job is to help individuals and couples manage life stressors including depression, anxiety, chronic pain, PTSD, and mood disorders.
Tired of feeling like you have to be a "super parent" and manage everything at once? Are there days you just don't want to get up and you can't figure out why? What about fears that control your life? All of these are life struggles and real problems. My job is to help individuals and couples with life stressors and take control of their lives.
New Leaf Counseling of the River Valley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how they are supposed to move beyond the loss, beyond the trauma that continues to impact their careers, their relationships, their lives.
We believe that there is hope for a better tomorrow. At New Leaf Counseling we offer a custom approach for each of our clients! We start with understanding where you are and the challenges you're facing. We help you put a plan in place to move forward, and we celebrate your successes along the way. We offer safe space with in-person or virtual appointments.
Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how they are supposed to move beyond the loss, beyond the trauma that continues to impact their careers, their relationships, their lives.
We believe that there is hope for a better tomorrow. At New Leaf Counseling we offer a custom approach for each of our clients! We start with understanding where you are and the challenges you're facing. We help you put a plan in place to move forward, and we celebrate your successes along the way. We offer safe space with in-person or virtual appointments.
Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, identity, LGBTQ+, relationship struggles, trauma, or simply seeking personal growth, my goal is to empower you to find clarity, healing, and lasting transformation.
I approach therapy from a client-centered, holistic perspective, tailoring my approach to meet each person's unique needs. I utilize evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and other trauma-informed care to help clients build coping skills, gain insight, and develop healthier patterns of thinking and behavior.
Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, identity, LGBTQ+, relationship struggles, trauma, or simply seeking personal growth, my goal is to empower you to find clarity, healing, and lasting transformation.
I approach therapy from a client-centered, holistic perspective, tailoring my approach to meet each person's unique needs. I utilize evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and other trauma-informed care to help clients build coping skills, gain insight, and develop healthier patterns of thinking and behavior.
Along with anxiety and depression, I am passionate about working with those who have dealt with trauma.
I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to explore what is contributing to your distress, whether that is something from your past or something you are experiencing today. I have done trainings in this model of therapy specifically regarding trauma and how to work with individuals to give people the tools to foster healthy connection.
Along with anxiety and depression, I am passionate about working with those who have dealt with trauma.
I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to explore what is contributing to your distress, whether that is something from your past or something you are experiencing today. I have done trainings in this model of therapy specifically regarding trauma and how to work with individuals to give people the tools to foster healthy connection.
Donna Morgan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, TA-S, RPT-S, AAT-I
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
As an experienced trauma therapist, I believe I can help you reduce the emotional tie to your hurts that affect your body.
Hurts and pain leave us feeling shattered, injured, and disconnected from our true selves. You may be fed up with the constant pain from your past, feeling that you will never be happy or normal. You might not even remember a time when life didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to be happy and move forward without the past haunting or hurting you. You’re ready to have and feel peace in your heart, brain, and body. Most of all, you’re ready to know you are enough and that your future can be full of happiness and joy
As an experienced trauma therapist, I believe I can help you reduce the emotional tie to your hurts that affect your body.
Hurts and pain leave us feeling shattered, injured, and disconnected from our true selves. You may be fed up with the constant pain from your past, feeling that you will never be happy or normal. You might not even remember a time when life didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to be happy and move forward without the past haunting or hurting you. You’re ready to have and feel peace in your heart, brain, and body. Most of all, you’re ready to know you are enough and that your future can be full of happiness and joy
Natasha M. Poindexter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, TA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Specialized trainings: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (DC:0-5), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Certified TeleMental Health (TA)
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I especially enjoy working with individuals, families, and relationships facing a variety of challenges. Life can be difficult and we face many obstacles along the way. As your therapist, I will walk along side you and honor the journey you are on, while providing insight into ways to improve your overall functioning and well-being.
Specialized trainings: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (DC:0-5), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Certified TeleMental Health (TA)
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I especially enjoy working with individuals, families, and relationships facing a variety of challenges. Life can be difficult and we face many obstacles along the way. As your therapist, I will walk along side you and honor the journey you are on, while providing insight into ways to improve your overall functioning and well-being.
To do this I practice an evidenced based trauma therapy called EMDR that uses the body's built-in processes for digesting maladaptive information.
For individuals and couples, we will investigate patterns from the past and present that keep you stuck. Let me help you clarify what it is that you want, how to get there, and add some tools to reach your goals. For those struggling with trauma or panic attacks I practice an evidenced based therapy called EMDR.
To do this I practice an evidenced based trauma therapy called EMDR that uses the body's built-in processes for digesting maladaptive information.
For individuals and couples, we will investigate patterns from the past and present that keep you stuck. Let me help you clarify what it is that you want, how to get there, and add some tools to reach your goals. For those struggling with trauma or panic attacks I practice an evidenced based therapy called EMDR.
I am also happy to help with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, and many more.
As a psychiatrist I have been able to help multiple individuals with various psychiatric diagnoses. I am happy to provide medication management along with basic therapy and support.
I am also happy to help with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, and many more.
As a psychiatrist I have been able to help multiple individuals with various psychiatric diagnoses. I am happy to provide medication management along with basic therapy and support.
Specialize in trauma, depression/anxiety, and couples counseling.
I enjoy helping clients reach their fullest potential, working to shift both individual and relational patterns in order to provide comprehensive, lasting growth. I am committed to working through traumatic events and promote healing.
Specialize in trauma, depression/anxiety, and couples counseling.
I enjoy helping clients reach their fullest potential, working to shift both individual and relational patterns in order to provide comprehensive, lasting growth. I am committed to working through traumatic events and promote healing.
You may find yourself struggling with trauma, acceptance, anxiety, depression, worry, fear, grief, and/or shame.
I am here for you and want to help. I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and training in EMDR. I will welcome you into a safe space where you are heard, understood, and validated. Sessions are focused on your needs and goals. Together, we will work through your problems and improve your quality of life.
You may find yourself struggling with trauma, acceptance, anxiety, depression, worry, fear, grief, and/or shame.
I am here for you and want to help. I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and training in EMDR. I will welcome you into a safe space where you are heard, understood, and validated. Sessions are focused on your needs and goals. Together, we will work through your problems and improve your quality of life.
Trauma is not a theirs is worse than mine experience, we each experience and react like the amazingly unique beings we are.
Of course while a more traditional talk therapy is always available it is just one of several treatment modalities with a CBT based foundation that I utilize that can assist in healing and growth. My goal is to provide a safe judgement free environment where you can learn to like and love yourself again.
Trauma is not a theirs is worse than mine experience, we each experience and react like the amazingly unique beings we are.
Of course while a more traditional talk therapy is always available it is just one of several treatment modalities with a CBT based foundation that I utilize that can assist in healing and growth. My goal is to provide a safe judgement free environment where you can learn to like and love yourself again.
Dr. Lisa Albuja
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, CCTP, CYTP, CFTP, TF-CBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I hold a PhD with a specialization in trauma and disaster and 4 trauma certifications.
Where do I go from here you might ask? You've endured a traumatic experience, maybe even more than once. You just had another blowout with your troublesome child or your family is in a spiraling crisis. You're in a volatile custody battle. Perhaps you don't recognize who you are anymore. You are paralyzed with fear or you don't know why you are so sad. Did that last explosive outburst of anger cross a penalizing line? I can help. I can work to help you function, to overcome a baffling obstacle or see a new vista.
I hold a PhD with a specialization in trauma and disaster and 4 trauma certifications.
Where do I go from here you might ask? You've endured a traumatic experience, maybe even more than once. You just had another blowout with your troublesome child or your family is in a spiraling crisis. You're in a volatile custody battle. Perhaps you don't recognize who you are anymore. You are paralyzed with fear or you don't know why you are so sad. Did that last explosive outburst of anger cross a penalizing line? I can help. I can work to help you function, to overcome a baffling obstacle or see a new vista.
Pablo Albuja
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP, EMDR, TF-CBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Specialty: Trauma.
Science has shown that mental health issues might not be only genetic, but also the result of current of past adverse experiences, causing unwanted symptoms to appear. As human beings we need connection with others and psychotherapy might be a powerful tool to help heal emotional wounds. ESPAÑOL: Ciencia ha demostrado que trastornos de salud mental no solo pueden ser genéticos pero también el resultado de experiencias adversas presentes o del pasado, causando sintomas no deseados. Como seres humanos necesitamos conexión emocional con otros . Psicoterapia puede una herramienta poderosa para ayudar a sanar de lesiones emocionales.
Specialty: Trauma.
Science has shown that mental health issues might not be only genetic, but also the result of current of past adverse experiences, causing unwanted symptoms to appear. As human beings we need connection with others and psychotherapy might be a powerful tool to help heal emotional wounds. ESPAÑOL: Ciencia ha demostrado que trastornos de salud mental no solo pueden ser genéticos pero también el resultado de experiencias adversas presentes o del pasado, causando sintomas no deseados. Como seres humanos necesitamos conexión emocional con otros . Psicoterapia puede una herramienta poderosa para ayudar a sanar de lesiones emocionales.
I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD; however, my primary areas of focus are working within the LGBTQIA+ community and with trauma.
I believe in treating everyone with respect, as an equal, and without any labels or judgement. I tailor the dialog and treatment plan to meet each clients’ specific needs. Each individual is unique and there is no "one size fits all" in therapy. I am relatively informal in my approach, but flexible for the needs of each client.
I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD; however, my primary areas of focus are working within the LGBTQIA+ community and with trauma.
I believe in treating everyone with respect, as an equal, and without any labels or judgement. I tailor the dialog and treatment plan to meet each clients’ specific needs. Each individual is unique and there is no "one size fits all" in therapy. I am relatively informal in my approach, but flexible for the needs of each client.
Judith J Mathewson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LPC, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Van Buren, AR 72956
I provide individual and family counseling, with children, teens, Veterans, and those who struggle with PTSD, depression, anxiety, poor self-esteem, trauma, or domestic violence.
Do you have relationship challenges? Have you tried to stop negative habits without success? Has depression affected your life? Are you struggling with anxiety? Do you want to develop positive communication and conflict resolution skills? It is my goal to help you get to the core of the issues you want to address in a safe, professional, and non-judgmental atmosphere.
I provide individual and family counseling, with children, teens, Veterans, and those who struggle with PTSD, depression, anxiety, poor self-esteem, trauma, or domestic violence.
Do you have relationship challenges? Have you tried to stop negative habits without success? Has depression affected your life? Are you struggling with anxiety? Do you want to develop positive communication and conflict resolution skills? It is my goal to help you get to the core of the issues you want to address in a safe, professional, and non-judgmental atmosphere.
Stacy Adams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-TA, EMDR-T, CSAM, CAIMHP, C-ADHD
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I am also a Specialist to treat:grief/ trauma, Autism & Anxiety, Personality, ADHD, Sex.
I want to start by saying that I truly hold a solid belief that each and every human deserves to feel happiness, love, excitement, contentment, and ultimately to achieve their dreams, desires, goals, and best-selves! I implement an integrative approach, with a craving to help. Whether that assistance be with an individual navigating ADHD, a person learning to cope with anxiety/depression, a couple for growth & change, entire family in need, I am devoted to seeking out and destroying the obstacles, strongholds, cognitive distortions, or whatever the “problem” is that is impeding their ability to live happy, healthy, fulfilled lives.
I am also a Specialist to treat:grief/ trauma, Autism & Anxiety, Personality, ADHD, Sex.
I want to start by saying that I truly hold a solid belief that each and every human deserves to feel happiness, love, excitement, contentment, and ultimately to achieve their dreams, desires, goals, and best-selves! I implement an integrative approach, with a craving to help. Whether that assistance be with an individual navigating ADHD, a person learning to cope with anxiety/depression, a couple for growth & change, entire family in need, I am devoted to seeking out and destroying the obstacles, strongholds, cognitive distortions, or whatever the “problem” is that is impeding their ability to live happy, healthy, fulfilled lives.
Dr. Deborah Braboy
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Serves Area
I enjoy working with those who are dealing with grief & loss issues, trauma, relationship struggles, anyone who just need someone who cares.
I am a Certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist and have watched clients become released from traumatic pasts using EMDR. I also employ Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) because it eliminates shame! EFT is present-focused, non-blaming & client-centered. EMDR allows for true healing from trauma. Dare to give them a try?!
I enjoy working with those who are dealing with grief & loss issues, trauma, relationship struggles, anyone who just need someone who cares.
I am a Certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist and have watched clients become released from traumatic pasts using EMDR. I also employ Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) because it eliminates shame! EFT is present-focused, non-blaming & client-centered. EMDR allows for true healing from trauma. Dare to give them a try?!
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.