Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Southington, CT
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Kristin M Bontempi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I believe that human beings are capable and strong when they are supported and can learn how to enlist support. I believe that with insight and awareness, individuals can change their thought and behavior patterns while exploring difficult emotions. I have significant experience with families, couples, experiential therapy, as well as
trauma
.

Sarah Starbird
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hi there, Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, unresolved
trauma
, low self esteem, and/or problems in your relationships? EMDR can help! Innovative….more efficient than other types of therapy! It’s more creative too- using mind AND body techniques to heal. Just call for a free phone consult.

Creative Hypnosis LLC
GD, CH, CI
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Creative Hypnosis LLC, Southington Hypnosis is being open to suggestion and can bring positive changes to your life such as change smoking habits, manage weight, relieve stress, and
trauma
symptoms. Using hypnotherapy We will work together to achieve your greatest potential through changing perceptions, patterns and other issues. In a safe environment you experience increased self esteem, freedom from emotional distress and deep healing. For
trauma
survivors I also practice Holographic Memory Resolution®, a
trauma
treatment using energy psychology, color psychology, internal family systems and hypnotherapy.

Jessica Grzado
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We all have an innate desire to connect with others and feel deeply understood. I specialize in working with individuals on a holistic level. I have a passion for women’s issues as well as sexual and gender diversity. My approach to therapy is a blend of emotional exploration, mindfulness techniques, feminist theory, and narrative therapy that result in the reduction of mental health struggles and increased feelings of fulfillment. Additionally, I believe in approaching people from a
trauma
informed lens. I am trained in EMDR and many of my clients have found it to be a powerful tool in their healing journeys.

Turning Leaves Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My extensive experience includes working with individuals with
trauma
, ambiguous losses, relationships, addiction, mood disorders, personality disorders, chronic pain, and psychosis.
"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I will try again". Deciding to begin therapy can feel very intimidating. However, I offer a non-judgmental approach of working together to explore your strengths and build self confidence to identify the best path to move forward and achieve your goals.

Grateful Soul Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Together we will work towards improving your skills to navigate
trauma
, depression, anxiety as well as any other difficulties you are seeking therapy to address.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am dedicated to helping teens, families and adults in their path to wellness. I strive to help create a safe environment to build trust, overall peace and self awareness. Therapy and the therapeutic process is a non judgmental safe space to work on whatever you may be going through. I have extensive experience in addressing complex
trauma
, anxiety and panic, depression, OCD, behavioral and emotional reactivity, substance abuse and addiction, sexual reactivity, parenting and other life transitions.

Enchanted Therapies and Hypnosis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
One of my specialties is Holographic Memory Resolution®- a new bodymind approach for clients that have experienced
trauma
.
As individuals progress through life, challenges arise. Therapy is a vital component in addressing these challenges. My areas of expertise include, but are not limited to
trauma
, depression, anxiety, interpersonal/relationship difficulties, identity issues, behavioral problems, and adjustment difficulties. I welcome the opportunity to collaborate with you on your path to healing.
Not accepting new clients

Rebecca Toner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
If you feel like you have missed key components of your life because you were not able to be fully present, you find yourself checking out often, or you don’t have the relationships and career you crave, I would love to help. Many of my clients have symptoms of dissociation- feeling disconnected, out of body, or cannot remember significant chunks of life. These are all indicative of
trauma
and are very normal and treatable with the right interventions! I work with adults 18 and over who are suffering from symptoms of
trauma
, anxiety, depression, or want help setting better boundaries with work, family, and relationships.
Waitlist for new clients

Stanley Kisiel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
In addition to Marriage and Family therapy, I am trained in EMDR , IFS , and DBT; these approaches work well with various issues including anxiety,
trauma
/stress, impulsive behaviors, & mood disorders.
I have successfully worked with adults and children, couples and families, with both common and complex needs. My approach focuses on experiential awareness and processing, while working through present day thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is holistic in that it views symptoms as attempts at coping.We work together establishing a calm place within you, through the enhancement of personal awareness, resources, and developing coping strategies; we then progress beyond coping skills, moving through the roots of old learning so that your change is lasting, and from the inside out.

Sharon Clayman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Whether it's your 1st time seeking psychotherapy or your 15th, I'm committed to gaining a deep understanding of you and exploring with you the changes you'd like to make in your life. If you're interested in reducing or eliminating anxiety, panic, depression, the impact of past
trauma
or some other type of suffering, I will explore with you the underlying reasons for these symptoms and collaborate with you to help you on your way to becoming your best you. I work mostly with individuals who have experienced complex
trauma
and I help identify and work with dissociation.

Melinda Sullivan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in
PTSD
, mood disorders, addictions, anxiety disorders and negative core beliefs about yourself that get in the way of your success and happiness.
I am a licensed clinical social worker, a licensed drug and alcohol counselor and have a person centered approach to work with you. I work in a non-judgmental environment where you can feel safe, get vulnerable and make the changes you want to see in your life.

Cassie Nowak
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in crisis management, family and marital therapy, and individual therapy with adolescents and adults, utilizing modalities including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and many others, to treat
Post-Traumatic Stress
Disorder, Grief/ Loss, Anxiety, and Depression.
Congratulations, you have taken the first step toward change by reaching out for help. Are you interested in continuing that process while taking a deeper look at your relationships with self and others? It is my hope to create a safe, therapeutic space so that you can grow and learn internally and externally through the use of my 13 years of experience in the field.

Gina Vice-Hlavacek
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Although I treat a wide variety of problem areas including depression and anxiety, I specialize in the treatment of
trauma
.
The ideal client is one who is seeking assistance managing daily life stressors, seeks to better understand themselves, and is looking to make changes to improve their overall well being. I understand that emotional health and relationships are important to maintaining multiple aspects of our lives. I believe that every client with whom I work deserves to be treated with personalized care, compassion, and understanding. This perspective helps a client to open up and trying new ways to manage life's challenges. I work primarily from a relational and
trauma
-sensitive approach.
Not accepting new clients

Halima Butler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am clinical social worker with years of experience in a variety of settings. My vast clinical experience has allowed me to work with diverse populations. I am able to effectively assess needs of clients and join them in developing and implementing strategies with an emphasis on strengths. Clinical specialty areas include, individual work ,
trauma
informed therapy, couples counseling, group work, family therapy, art therapy, parenting skill building, and crisis intervention.

Kelly McLaughlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in anxiety, depression and
trauma
. I am open and interactive, and believe that people can change through healing relationships. In therapy we will look closely at the behaviors, ideas and thought patterns that are holding you back. I can help you make sense of your experiences and together we can come up with a plan to move you towards a life that you want.

Caitlin Rose
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My style is warm, compassionate, and relational, and my training is in both traditional talk therapy as well as in the expressive arts. I consider it a privilege to work with my clients as they overcome obstacles that stand in the way of them living their best lives. I specialize in supporting clients in overcoming eating disorders and other complex food and negative body-image related issues. I have been honored to support clients working toward or in recovery from eating disorders, as well as those who experience anxiety, depression, ADHD, negative body image,
trauma
, medical illnesses, grief and loss in my practice.

Jessica Allard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Jessica Allard is a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) who has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, groups, and families within community, school, mental health agency, and telemedicine settings. She enjoys helping people struggling with concerns such as anxiety, depression,
trauma
, grief and loss, life stressors, interpersonal conflicts, and she enjoys working with individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community. She combines aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, and Solution-focused therapy in her work with clients.

Next Steps Counseling, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
A compassionate,
trauma
-informed listener; I support you in your travels pointing out observations based on my own life and parenting experiences, and various training, and professional degrees, including Certified
Trauma
Professional level 2 and Gottman Couples Therapy level three.
In walking life’s path we can encounter crossroads, or obstacles, which block our ability to see ahead. We might get flooded with anxiety, or bogged down by choice; pausing our journey. One positive way to resume progress is to gain insight into the challenge, and find a next step. Taking that step shifts perspective, enabling the discovery of yet more steps. Successful clients begin to view challenges as a way to build understanding, transforming difficulties into opportunities for growth.

JoAnna Rudewicz Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is JoAnna Rudewicz and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 12 years experience working with adolescents, adults,
trauma
survivors and military/veterans. The last 7 years, I have worked as a clinical school therapist specializing in adolescents with
trauma
, ASD, maladaptive behaviors and a variety of mood disorders. I am certified in crisis de-escalation techniques and utilize a relational model with all my clients. My goal is to give clients a safe and trusted environment where they are comfortable to express their feelings and ready to challenge their thoughts. I am here to work with you as part of your team!

Natasa Lazarevic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with depression,
trauma
, anxiety, loss, family conflict, transitions, and behavioral challenges.
You don't have to go through your challenges alone. I am dedicated to assist you and your family face your struggles, find inner strength and create positive changes that will last for a lifetime. As a skillful clinician, with over ten years of extensive experience in mental health field, I believe in the power of taking a holistic approach to treatment. I combine evidence-based treatment methods with alternative healing therapies to address the full spectrum of my client's needs. When it comes to mental health I believe that optimum health is most attainable when your mind, body, and spirit are in alignment.
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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.