Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Monument, CO
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Sara Correll
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LAC, LPCC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You are not broken. There is hope. Substance use, depression, anxiety, neglect, grief, abuse, and
trauma
are difficult to navigate, but you do not have to do it alone! Addiction and related issues impact you, your loved ones, your career, and your entire life. I believe that you have the ability to make the positive changes in your life that can have a powerful ripple effect on those around you.
Waitlist for new clients
Connect Counseling & Psychological Services, PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have special interests in working with
trauma
/
PTSD
, eating disorders, the LGBTQIA+ population, and individuals with aging-related stressors.
In this world full of stressors, we can easily end up feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated, or disconnected from ourselves and others. Finding someone who can help you work through these struggles can make a significant difference in living a more fulfilling life. I strive to help you do that in a safe, supportive environment in which you feel valued and accepted for who you are.
An Intentional Enrichment Counseling
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
The process of healing from
trauma
can be incredibly enriching.
You have within you an amazing ability to transcend pain and fear even if you haven't yet discovered it. With effort and commitment, you can free that ability to heal wounds and increase resilience. Self-esteem can grow as you better understand why you do what you do. Learning to identify, understand, and manage emotions - including anger and anxiety - allows you to become a better friend to yourself and others. As relationship patterns become clearer, the potential to change them for the better can grow. On my website are reviews by clients and more about my experience and philosophy.
Lisa Seals Meek
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals, couples and families. My clients range in age between 8 and 80 years old. I treat personality disorders,
trauma
and mood disorders. I practice incorporating a combination of insight oriented therapy and skill building interventions based in existential, humanistic, dialectical behavior and cognitive behavior therapies. I offer psychotherapy, supervision and consultation. Please feel free to contact me if I can be of service to you! Thank you!
Barbara Murray LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, SEP
Verified
Verified
I specialize in treating adult clients suffering from sexual related
trauma
. I also see clients suffering from other types of
trauma
including car accidents, relationships, medical, etc. I offer Teletherapy through HIPAA compliant video sessions so you can be in the comfort of your own home.
Laurel Boyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EFP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is one of the most promising new mental health protocols since the mid90's. When therapy sessions are structured to include medically prescribed Ketamine (FDA approved) doses, there is evidence that people experience extended symptom relief, especially in cases of depression, anxiety and
PTSD
. It has also been linked to a reduction in grief and fear related to death and dying. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) affiliated with Journey Clinical and willing to talk to you about to help you determine if this emerging treatment in is a good fit for your mental health journey.
Trent Claypool
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with survivors of
trauma
, eating disorders, and athletes of most ages. What helps people deeply heal are brain-based interventions that understand the nature of our nervous system and how people heal, whether that be from toxic stress, attention and concentration problems, mood, or anxiety. As such, I have dedicated my practice to learning these interventions and how to apply them. I take this same lens when working with athletes, whether that's to recover from an injury, treat a mental disorder, or learn to consistently perform optimally. I have experience treating ages as young as 6 through the lifespan.
Gwen Simbeck
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
My specialties include anxiety, depression,
trauma
, healthy relationships, and grief/loss.
Are you looking to heal, grow, and overcome life’s many challenges? Have you reached the point where your old patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving are getting in the way of what you want? With 20 years of experience in serving others through private practice, school counseling, backcountry guiding, strengths-based coaching, adventure education, experiential groups, and 12-step programs, I would love to partner with you to tangibly decrease your suffering and increase your wellbeing.
Jim Cunningham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
I specialize in treating
trauma
using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) and a Cognitive Behavioral approach.
If you feel stuck in the same emotional, relational, mental and behavior patterns, my goal is to give you fresh perspectives, new insights and practical tools in a calm, relaxed environment. Together we will explore the challenges, find solutions, and discover ways to conquer the obstacles. As a result, you will find you have more choices, awareness and control of your feelings, reactions and behaviors.
Waitlist for new clients
Terri Bone
Licensed Professional Counselor, MOL, MA, LPC
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
You have a voice, and I have a heart and desire to listen to it. My number one priority is to create a safe place for clients. I join clients struggling with past sexual
trauma
,
PTSD
, codependent/emotionally abusive relationships, and attachment disorders (adults as well as children) as they journey through recovery and healing. Everyone has an amazing purpose, please allow me to help you discover the truth about yourself.
Kevin Uzri
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I believe in helping people put the pieces back together. I specialize in
trauma
issues, self esteem, depression, sex addiction and sexual
trauma
. Often
trauma
has a long lasting, but unknown effect on people. Resolving
trauma
leads to previously unknown levels of fulfillment. When a persons self-esteem is well functioning, their relationships often are also connected and intimate. Sexual addiction is treated in a stigma-free manner. I treat my clients with dignity throughout the process and facilitate a shame-free recovery.
Brittany Helm
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC, ADS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am passionate about providing the latest evidence-based and
trauma
-informed interventions, education, skills and empowerment through learning to truly value yourself and teaching others to do the same. It is so easy to become stuck wrestling with relational difficulties or even abuse. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing emotional and/or narcissistic dysfunction and abuse, addiction (or living with someone who is addicted), and those who have or are surviving interpersonal and intimate-partner violence of any kind.
Amber Wilson
Clinical Social Work Candidate, MSW, SWC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am passionate about an individual's self-determination and treating everyone with dignity using a client-centered and
trauma
-focused approach.
I enjoy serving our community as an Eating Disorder and
Trauma
therapist. I have experience and enjoy helping patients overcome body dysmorphia and gender dysphoria, supporting individuals through significant life transitions, self-esteem issues, attachment wounds, anxiety, emotional regulation, grief, and depression. I work with teens, adults, and LGBTQIA+ couples. I enjoy working with patients who are ready to invest in themselves and ready to make healthy changes. I believe in practicing empathy, warmth, safety, and trust to facilitate an environment where patients can use their strengths to become themselves securely.
Jesika Austad
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified
Verified
As a
trauma
-informed, Licensed Psychologist, I have the skills and experience to help you understand how you operate in relationships and how your cumulative life experiences have shaped how you see and interact with the world.
***I am currently offering video and phone sessions in CO and MN.*** You are experiencing feelings of worthlessness and questions about if you deserve love and genuine connection, wondering if anyone would love you if they truly “knew” you. Your experiences of
trauma
in childhood and/or adulthood are starting to catch up with you. You are struggling in relationships, noticing difficulties with expressing yourself or being understood. You find yourself drawn to partners and friendships that push the same buttons your parents and childhood relationships did.
Paul Stubbs
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you are struggling with
trauma
, military/combat
trauma
, addiction, huge life transitions, bereavement or loss of physical identity, I'm your guy.
I will not be asking you "How does that make you feel?" YOU are the expert in you and my role is to help you understand things that are in your way and how to get rid of them. I served in Army, Navy and in the Marine infantry with three combat tours. I've had to work through my own
trauma
and struggles and after I did, I went back to get my degree so I can help people struggling to move forward. Through my training and experience, I've come to specialize in
trauma
and addiction, and I understand how difficult it can be to walk into a room and pour out your pain to a stranger, but if you are ready, so am I.
Jenny Stilley
Counselor, MA , LPC, NCC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I have experience working with anxiety, depression, postpartum depression,
trauma
, crisis, personality disorders, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, intellectual disabilities, life-skills, chronic pain, LBTQIA+, and self-esteem.
Do you feel stuck in your life? Do you feel that your emotions often control you? I look forward to helping you work through these emotions to improve relationships and to live a more fulfilling enjoyable life. I approach my clients with warmth, authenticity, and understanding in a safe non-judgmental environment. I use evidence-based treatments to achieve immediate results and long-term recovery.
Perinatal At Mindful Springs Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified
Verified
Areas of additional specialty: birth
trauma
, IVF, pregnancy & infant loss, and support to partners.
There are so many more challenges to becoming a parent than what is often expected. We are passionate about serving people throughout their journeys in parenting. Perinatal work includes pre-conception, fertility, pregnancy, & after a baby comes into your family. Along the way, difficulties can arise & our goal is to provide a framework, to offer support, & to give validation for how hard becoming a parent or supporting someone who is parenting can be. Our providers use a variety of tools & knowledge to help people adjust their sense of self, grapple with a loss of control, & support transition in their relationships.
Waitlist for new clients
Monica E Meade
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Just as the body has the ability to heal physically, the mind can also heal from psychological
trauma
. I believe that every single person has a powerful story, and I take pride in providing a safe, calm environment where you are empowered to share, and heal from your story. If you are struggling with
Trauma
,
PTSD
, Grief, depression, anxiety, sex or porn addiction, or would like to speak to someone in a unbiased, nonjudgemental environment, give me a call or email me for appointment availability. I do offer weekend or evening appointments as well as phone or video conferencing appointments.
Karla Rae Ver Meer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP
Verified
Verified
After 13 years of private practice in Colorado Springs, I have opened my Alabama office & accept BCBS/New Directions/All Kids. Education & learning new skills are significant components of my approach. I'm relational & easy to talk to about even the most difficult issues of life. I specialize in
trauma
, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, spiritual & relational issues, & severe mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder. I am certified in EMDR. Pysch & personality assessments are available to identify strengths & areas for growth. I enjoy working with teens & adults, male or female. I love to renew hope when it seems lost.
Not accepting new clients
Katherine Smutka
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, EMDR, GC-C, CCTP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I hold specialty certification as a Certified Clinical
Trauma
Professional (CCTP) and Certified Grief Counselor (GC-C).
"The person who removes a mountain begins by carrying small stones." (Chinese proverb). I provide effective, professional, empathic counseling services to individuals in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas. I am available to support you through your difficult times and will work with you to direct your treatment and recovery. I have eight years of clinical experience in addition to post-graduate education and have developed techniques to assist clients in coping with a wide range of concerns, from daily stress to chronic mental illness. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) as well as a National Certified Counselor (NCC).
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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.