Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Phoenix, AZ

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Carolyn Lenz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDRC, NCC
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am an EMDR certified therapist that is passionate about working with trauma survivors, anxiety prone individuals and those seeking to lead a more fulfilling life.
In our sessions you'll experience an atmosphere that is relaxed and non-judgmental, but also goal oriented. It's a place to explore your concerns, goals, and concrete steps to move forward. Through evidence based interventions, like EMDR and solution-focused therapy, you can quickly resolve concerns and start to feel empowered.
I am an EMDR certified therapist that is passionate about working with trauma survivors, anxiety prone individuals and those seeking to lead a more fulfilling life.
In our sessions you'll experience an atmosphere that is relaxed and non-judgmental, but also goal oriented. It's a place to explore your concerns, goals, and concrete steps to move forward. Through evidence based interventions, like EMDR and solution-focused therapy, you can quickly resolve concerns and start to feel empowered.
(928) 232-4218 View (928) 232-4218
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Tally Iskovitz
Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I then became independently licensed in Arizona in 2009 while specializing in both trauma and LGBTQ care.
Welcome to Sunnyside Therapy! If you have come across this page, you are probably seeking help at this turning point in your life. Come experience the unconditional support and honest feedback that professional counseling can offer you. At Sunnyside, you will be treated with respect and positive, life-affirming attitude no matter where your journey starts. I truly believe that growth and change can happen at any pace with the right encouragement and validation. I welcome clients of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and religious preferences.
I then became independently licensed in Arizona in 2009 while specializing in both trauma and LGBTQ care.
Welcome to Sunnyside Therapy! If you have come across this page, you are probably seeking help at this turning point in your life. Come experience the unconditional support and honest feedback that professional counseling can offer you. At Sunnyside, you will be treated with respect and positive, life-affirming attitude no matter where your journey starts. I truly believe that growth and change can happen at any pace with the right encouragement and validation. I welcome clients of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and religious preferences.
(928) 877-8251 View (928) 877-8251
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Marissa Sandoval
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BC-THM
Phoenix, AZ 85014
You might be someone who is currently living or has lived through trauma, anxiety, not being able to leave the house or even suffering from depression.
Marissa is currently getting a certificate for Somatic Experiencing, which is a body-based modality. This will help you understand and engage with your nervous system to make those hard things less hard. Marissa also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help understand your thoughts, feelings, and actions are all interconnected.
You might be someone who is currently living or has lived through trauma, anxiety, not being able to leave the house or even suffering from depression.
Marissa is currently getting a certificate for Somatic Experiencing, which is a body-based modality. This will help you understand and engage with your nervous system to make those hard things less hard. Marissa also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help understand your thoughts, feelings, and actions are all interconnected.
(623) 294-7501 View (623) 294-7501
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Mackenzie Higgins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
3 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85027
I have experience in treating a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-harm.
It takes great courage to take the next step toward personal growth and healing, and I am here to walk alongside you as you venture forth on your journey. My priority is to create a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship, which will serve as the springboard for your own self-exploration.
I have experience in treating a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-harm.
It takes great courage to take the next step toward personal growth and healing, and I am here to walk alongside you as you venture forth on your journey. My priority is to create a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship, which will serve as the springboard for your own self-exploration.
(520) 523-3249 View (520) 523-3249
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Kevin Dalton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85048
I can help you learn the skills you need to manage trauma, social anxiety, substance use, depression, poor self-esteem, and behavioral issues such as poor productivity.
In therapy we learn to address problems we've been avoiding because they cause us pain or discomfort. For many, avoiding problems has become a problem in itself. You may experience issues with personal productivity, mood, traumatic memories, substance use, or social anxiety. These concerns can be distressing, but they are all manageable with the right skills. A great therapist, Carl Rogers, said “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself, just as I am, then I can change.” Therapy can help you learn skills to get this process of self-acceptance and positive change started.
I can help you learn the skills you need to manage trauma, social anxiety, substance use, depression, poor self-esteem, and behavioral issues such as poor productivity.
In therapy we learn to address problems we've been avoiding because they cause us pain or discomfort. For many, avoiding problems has become a problem in itself. You may experience issues with personal productivity, mood, traumatic memories, substance use, or social anxiety. These concerns can be distressing, but they are all manageable with the right skills. A great therapist, Carl Rogers, said “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself, just as I am, then I can change.” Therapy can help you learn skills to get this process of self-acceptance and positive change started.
(480) 841-9101 View (480) 841-9101
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Liza Loofbourrow
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
2 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Specializations include Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, PTSD, addiction and recovery, and treating children and adolescents with anxiety.
I believe my job is to be a change agent. I utilize specific techniques which can help you get well, and which you can practice on your own outside of the office. I use evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and ERP because these work, and they empower you to find your own strength in your healing journey.
Specializations include Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, PTSD, addiction and recovery, and treating children and adolescents with anxiety.
I believe my job is to be a change agent. I utilize specific techniques which can help you get well, and which you can practice on your own outside of the office. I use evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and ERP because these work, and they empower you to find your own strength in your healing journey.
(520) 502-6324 View (520) 502-6324
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Carol Whitescarver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
I currently work with adults who seek supportive and in-depth therapy for trauma, PTSD, life transitions, anger/behavioral issues, grief, relationship challenges, depression, and anxiety.
I am a Clinical Social Worker, independently licensed in Massachusetts, Indiana, and Arizona. I have 24 years of social work and psychotherapy practice with individuals and groups. I graduated from Marymount College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Psychology and from Fordham University with a Master’s in Social Work. I have worked in outpatient treatment programs in my community, with veterans and active-duty army members and their families, and in residential programs for TBI, substance abuse, and mental illness within the Veterans Health Administration.
I currently work with adults who seek supportive and in-depth therapy for trauma, PTSD, life transitions, anger/behavioral issues, grief, relationship challenges, depression, and anxiety.
I am a Clinical Social Worker, independently licensed in Massachusetts, Indiana, and Arizona. I have 24 years of social work and psychotherapy practice with individuals and groups. I graduated from Marymount College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Psychology and from Fordham University with a Master’s in Social Work. I have worked in outpatient treatment programs in my community, with veterans and active-duty army members and their families, and in residential programs for TBI, substance abuse, and mental illness within the Veterans Health Administration.
(602) 461-7699 View (602) 461-7699
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Melanie Dowler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
I work with individuals, families and children birth to any age who are struggling to overcome trauma or other adverse situations.
I use play and art therapy techniques and parenting education in my work with children. With adults and children I approach therapy from a person centered framework and utilize other methodologies such as CBT to help you become a more fulfilled version of yourself.
I work with individuals, families and children birth to any age who are struggling to overcome trauma or other adverse situations.
I use play and art therapy techniques and parenting education in my work with children. With adults and children I approach therapy from a person centered framework and utilize other methodologies such as CBT to help you become a more fulfilled version of yourself.
(623) 264-5596 View (623) 264-5596
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Erika L Thrower
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Loss of jobs, relationships, chemical addiction, life transitions, trauma, abuse and the stress of day to day living come with an array of thoughts and emotions, which at some points in our lives can become overwhelming.
Using solution focused, cognitive and dialectal behavioral strategies, my goal is to blend traditional clinical practices with natural holistic and healing practices, as I believe both play an integral role to living healthy balanced lives.
Loss of jobs, relationships, chemical addiction, life transitions, trauma, abuse and the stress of day to day living come with an array of thoughts and emotions, which at some points in our lives can become overwhelming.
Using solution focused, cognitive and dialectal behavioral strategies, my goal is to blend traditional clinical practices with natural holistic and healing practices, as I believe both play an integral role to living healthy balanced lives.
(480) 566-9225 View (480) 566-9225
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Jeff Skeens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MMFT , CCTP, MDiv
6 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Maybe you and your partner keep having the same arguments, or past trauma lingers, shaping your reactions in ways you don’t fully understand.
As a trauma therapist, I help individuals and couples seeking deep healing. With over 25 years of marriage and four teenagers, I understand relationships, family stress, and life’s challenges. My approach is relational and experiential, blending EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Breathwork and Meditation.
Maybe you and your partner keep having the same arguments, or past trauma lingers, shaping your reactions in ways you don’t fully understand.
As a trauma therapist, I help individuals and couples seeking deep healing. With over 25 years of marriage and four teenagers, I understand relationships, family stress, and life’s challenges. My approach is relational and experiential, blending EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Breathwork and Meditation.
(602) 584-7670 View (602) 584-7670
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Kayleigh Lambert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
I work primarily with clients who are struggling with gender identity, self-esteem, emotional dysregulation, or trauma related to relationships and/or discrimination.
I am a queer, non-binary clinician with ADHD, and I am passionate about helping people to live their most authentic and meaningful lives. I take a radical feminist and anti-capitalist approach to therapy, exploring the impact that oppression and discrimination has on one's mental health and well-being. I believe each client is the expert of their own lives, and I work in collaboration with my clients to find the treatment approach that works best for them.
I work primarily with clients who are struggling with gender identity, self-esteem, emotional dysregulation, or trauma related to relationships and/or discrimination.
I am a queer, non-binary clinician with ADHD, and I am passionate about helping people to live their most authentic and meaningful lives. I take a radical feminist and anti-capitalist approach to therapy, exploring the impact that oppression and discrimination has on one's mental health and well-being. I believe each client is the expert of their own lives, and I work in collaboration with my clients to find the treatment approach that works best for them.
(480) 588-2857 View (480) 588-2857
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Cindy A Hill
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LIAC
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85029
Cindy is a Licensed Independent Addictions Counselor and Certified Trauma Professional with training in EMDR and Forward Facing Trauma Therapies.
I started off as a Special Education Teacher in the late 90's based on a calling to assist children with diverse challenges and needs in realizing and growing their strengths to thrive in life and realize their goals. Helping others to see, embrace, grow and utilize their amazing attributes and strengths has always been my passion in life.
Cindy is a Licensed Independent Addictions Counselor and Certified Trauma Professional with training in EMDR and Forward Facing Trauma Therapies.
I started off as a Special Education Teacher in the late 90's based on a calling to assist children with diverse challenges and needs in realizing and growing their strengths to thrive in life and realize their goals. Helping others to see, embrace, grow and utilize their amazing attributes and strengths has always been my passion in life.
(623) 624-5838 View (623) 624-5838
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Sanora Morlan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
2 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Treatment areas include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addiction, grief, PTSD, and communication.
Life is full of moments. At times, moments are difficult or negative. Those moments can be full of life scenarios including mental health difficulties that are overwhelming and hard to maneuver alone. My desire is to work with you and empower you to understand your obstacles, provide a safe place to work through them, and become who you have always been destined to be.
Treatment areas include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addiction, grief, PTSD, and communication.
Life is full of moments. At times, moments are difficult or negative. Those moments can be full of life scenarios including mental health difficulties that are overwhelming and hard to maneuver alone. My desire is to work with you and empower you to understand your obstacles, provide a safe place to work through them, and become who you have always been destined to be.
(520) 210-5832 View (520) 210-5832
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Michelle McDaniel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety and panic disorders, depressive and mood disorders, in addition to PTSD, parenting issues, adolescent behavioral issues, life transition issues, grief, couples / marital issues and end of life issues.
Choosing a therapist can be a challenging process. Your therapist should provide you with confidence that she can help you navigate whatever troubled waters you may encounter with compassion and competence. Whatever your current challenges, I am confident that together, we can find and work toward a solution. No matter your choice of therapist, I wish you the best of luck in this process and in resolving the challenges that you are facing.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety and panic disorders, depressive and mood disorders, in addition to PTSD, parenting issues, adolescent behavioral issues, life transition issues, grief, couples / marital issues and end of life issues.
Choosing a therapist can be a challenging process. Your therapist should provide you with confidence that she can help you navigate whatever troubled waters you may encounter with compassion and competence. Whatever your current challenges, I am confident that together, we can find and work toward a solution. No matter your choice of therapist, I wish you the best of luck in this process and in resolving the challenges that you are facing.
(480) 690-2109 View (480) 690-2109
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John Parker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, SATP, CSAT
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85027
If you are haunted by past trauma that doesn’t seem to get better with time, I am able to help you find relief.
I am an experienced couples counselor, trauma treatment specialist and a certified sexual addiction therapist (CSAT). I treat a wide variety of problems related to addictive behaviors, emotional problems and relational conflict.
If you are haunted by past trauma that doesn’t seem to get better with time, I am able to help you find relief.
I am an experienced couples counselor, trauma treatment specialist and a certified sexual addiction therapist (CSAT). I treat a wide variety of problems related to addictive behaviors, emotional problems and relational conflict.
(623) 244-7349 View (623) 244-7349
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India Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
4 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in supporting adults & couples navigating ADHD, complex trauma/ PTSD, religious trauma/deconstruction, adult-family conflict, and challenging relationship dynamics (communication, boundaries, attachment, intimacy, poly and LGBTQIA2S+ affirming).
I incorporate an eclectic blend of therapeutic techniques, customizing each session to fit your unique therapeutic needs. Each modality helps us process trauma, cultivate self-awareness, strengthen emotional connections, and bring balance to your nervous system. Together, we’ll create a path toward resilience and authentic living.
I specialize in supporting adults & couples navigating ADHD, complex trauma/ PTSD, religious trauma/deconstruction, adult-family conflict, and challenging relationship dynamics (communication, boundaries, attachment, intimacy, poly and LGBTQIA2S+ affirming).
I incorporate an eclectic blend of therapeutic techniques, customizing each session to fit your unique therapeutic needs. Each modality helps us process trauma, cultivate self-awareness, strengthen emotional connections, and bring balance to your nervous system. Together, we’ll create a path toward resilience and authentic living.
(520) 341-6396 View (520) 341-6396
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Kyle Giblin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Trauma and addiction can leave you feeling broken, unworthy, and trapped in cycles of pain, numbing, and survival.
Painful experiences can shape how we see ourselves, trust others, and cope with emotions, leaving us stuck in patterns that no longer serve us. At Noble Path Counseling & Consulting, we use proven therapy methods to help you heal from trauma, manage stress/anxiety, overcome struggles in relationships, and develop an empowered sense of self!
Trauma and addiction can leave you feeling broken, unworthy, and trapped in cycles of pain, numbing, and survival.
Painful experiences can shape how we see ourselves, trust others, and cope with emotions, leaving us stuck in patterns that no longer serve us. At Noble Path Counseling & Consulting, we use proven therapy methods to help you heal from trauma, manage stress/anxiety, overcome struggles in relationships, and develop an empowered sense of self!
(928) 693-4094 View (928) 693-4094
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Afroza Ahmed
Psychologist, PsyD
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Additionally, I recieved EMDR training and help individuals with simple and complex trauma.
I believe individuals have enormous potential to improve their lives, manage their difficulties, and heal themselves. My goal is to help them become aware of their inner strength through a process of examining their thoughts and feelings.
Additionally, I recieved EMDR training and help individuals with simple and complex trauma.
I believe individuals have enormous potential to improve their lives, manage their difficulties, and heal themselves. My goal is to help them become aware of their inner strength through a process of examining their thoughts and feelings.
(480) 418-6044 View (480) 418-6044
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Dr. Monica Reilly
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85013
If you have experienced trauma, abuse, navigated complex relationships, or feel overwhelmed by life's challenges, I am proof that healing is possible.
My personal experience as a survivor of domestic violence and trauma enriches my practice with a deep sense of empathy and understanding. I have a unique ability to establish safe and secure connections with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC individuals through culturally affirming, responsive, and trauma-informed care approaches.
If you have experienced trauma, abuse, navigated complex relationships, or feel overwhelmed by life's challenges, I am proof that healing is possible.
My personal experience as a survivor of domestic violence and trauma enriches my practice with a deep sense of empathy and understanding. I have a unique ability to establish safe and secure connections with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC individuals through culturally affirming, responsive, and trauma-informed care approaches.
(602) 780-1655 View (602) 780-1655
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Alexandra Coker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You may not call it trauma, but it lives in your body like it is.
I help adults heal from anxiety, shame, and patterns shaped by emotionally unsafe or chaotic relationships. I use trauma-informed and somatic approaches, including EMDR and Brainspotting, to support clients in reconnecting with themselves and shifting long-held relational wounds.
You may not call it trauma, but it lives in your body like it is.
I help adults heal from anxiety, shame, and patterns shaped by emotionally unsafe or chaotic relationships. I use trauma-informed and somatic approaches, including EMDR and Brainspotting, to support clients in reconnecting with themselves and shifting long-held relational wounds.
(602) 456-2846 View (602) 456-2846

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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.