Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Clearwater, FL
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Cathi Long 360 Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Struggling with Anxiety or Depression? Cathi at 360 Counseling, LLC can help you through your difficult journey. Entering therapy can be a helpful way to work through grief, anxiety, worry, and other emotions that may be experienced as a result of
trauma
. I offer a safe environment to work with all members of your family or individuals depending on your need. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life please contact me.

Tracey Bourne Lmhc
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Feeling anxious about your relationship? Does it feel like the two of you are living parallel lives? Are you asking "What has happened to us?" We get so busy building our dreams, making sacrifices to advance our careers, balancing work & family commitments; that we grow apart, instead of closer together. Sometimes resentment, feelings of neglect or relational
trauma
seem to sneak back in, just when you thought it was resolved. But if you can't talk about it, without it blowing up, how do you make it better? You're committed, but lifetime of just "existing" without physical & emotional intimacy is NOT what you want.

Laurie Elbow
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I feel honored to be able to assist those who have experienced
trauma
heal.
I treat a wide range concerns and am confident in referring to other providers if I am not a good fit. I value and acknowledge the unique background and experience of each person and enjoy helping find your voice. I take a collaborative approach to all facets of the process of therapy. I use a range of modalities based on client preference and fit: Strength-based, Solution-focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to name a few. I ask for frequent feedback on the process and its outcomes.

Tiffany Castellanos, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Tiffany specializes in
trauma
and providing
Trauma
Focused Cognitive Behavioral Treatment.
Tiffany Castellanos is a bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed clinical social worker. She has over 17 years of experience providing couples counseling, family therapy and individual therapy to individuals and families treating a range of issues including marital conflict, grief,
trauma
, depression, anxiety,
PTSD
, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and life transitions. In addition to being in private practice she recently worked at the University of Florida Law School as both a therapist and a clinical instructor. She taught law students and clinical social work students on topics related to mental health and disabilities.

Leanne Seguin
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified
Verified
My specialties include
trauma
, relationships, supervision, and medical issues.
"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." - Maya Angelou. A strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for empowering healthy change. When you tell your story, I will do what I can to help you feel heard and understood. Clients often tell me that they feel supported as well as challenged in a nonjudgmental way. Together, we will be looking at patterns that may be keeping you stuck. I will encourage you to take risks and change those patterns. Profound changes can happen in a short period of time.

EMDR and The Happy Couple Expert
Counselor, MS, LMHC, Uk Clin, Psych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I help people whose unresolved
trauma
has turned into anxiety, depression, fear of living, and avoidance, just to name a few. These symptoms take over at the worst possible moments, therefore, finding it debilitating and are in need of help to decrease these symptoms, and find fulfillment in their lives. I treat couples in marriage counseling who might have grown apart, have infidelity/online love romances, or communication problems. I ask you to question, "What if life with your partner could be as exciting as it was when you first got together?” If you want to find out, give me a call.

Jennifer M. Mazur
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have extensive knowledge of mental health,
trauma
and as a School Social Worker.
Are you feeling alone or overwhelmed, not sure what to do with your feelings or your life? Do you have sadness, worry or anxiety that has you feeling stuck or lost? Maybe life is challenging for you, you are dealing with a loss, family conflict, or a traumatic event. It can be difficult to think about these things and know where to start. Are you in search of someone to listen and to help you navigate this stress? Talking to someone may be the first step in your journey to help you uncover your own strengths, find your natural coping skills to meet life's challenges and feel healthy and at peace.

Healing Stone Therapy Services, LLC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Treatments provided:
Trauma
Focused CBT, Behavior Management, Stress Management , Communication Skills and Sexual Assault Therapy.
Are you experiencing traumatic experiences from the past or present which continue to cause you distress? Are you having relationship issues regarding communication, trust or unhealthy boundaries, behavior issues with your child or grieving from a loss? I am a Licensed Therapist and I will work with you to resolve your issues by developing healthy coping skills. I can assist you on your journey to change painful patterns and search for solutions to your issues. With hard work and motivation you can identify solutions and move forward in your life. Your past does not define you as a person.

Alyssa Schwegman
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA
Verified
Verified
My experience and passion for providing
trauma
informed care empowers my clients to gain awareness of their strengths and cultivate a sense of resilience.
Have you experienced something frightening and overwhelming that you just can’t seem to shake? I’m here to help. I believe that our experiences impact our physical bodies just as much as our cognitive minds. Understanding the connection between mind and body helps us create balance and work toward healing in a holistic way.
Not accepting new clients

Mandy Hines
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, QS, MCAP
Verified
Verified
While my expertise is in
trauma
and complicated grief, I have much experience working with behavioral health crisis, family reunification, severe and persistent mental illness, and addictions.
Each person is unique. Therefore, my approach is holistic, person centered, and strength based. I am trained in an array of evidence based practices including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR),
Trauma
Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I often utilize Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Therapy so you will see results QUICKLY. It is my passion to embark on a journey of wellness with each of my clients, by hearing their story and finding meaning and purpose of their life circumstances while providing a safe and non-judgmental environment.

Jessica Gagliardo.
Counselor, MA, LMHC, EMDR
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Welcome! I am so glad that you are considering therapy. My name is Jessica and I have over 14 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in treating adults with
trauma
and
trauma
related disorders, I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and I am an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist. I regularly work with clients who have
PTSD
resulting from sexual abuse or assault, being in combat, or being the victim of a violent crime.
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Charlene Richardson
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I have extensive training in
trauma
, abuse, mood issues, personality assessments and more.
Are you a Christian woman who feels beaten down, misunderstood, overwhelmed, anxious, sad, or lonely? Do you have trouble saying no, even when you are already stretched thin? Do you often feel unheard or overlooked? Are you weighed down by a painful past, believing things about yourself that don't line up with what God in His compassion says about you? Are you struggling with difficult relationships? If so, I can help.

Linda J Yancey
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Trauma
/Abuse; Addictions; Mood disorders; LGBTQ+ issues; Co-dependency; ADHD; ODD; HIV/AIDS; Anger Mgt; Blended Families.
Looking for an emotionally safe place to explore your emotional/psychological need? Proving a safe place is one of my major goals . My years of experience/training in agencies, work with children, adolescents, adults, & seniors has uniquely prepared me for private practice. I counsel individuals, groups, adolescents, children, seniors, couples & families. My therapeutic approach is eclectic; emphasizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered & Family Systems approaches. I work with all ages/diverse populations (including LGBTQ+). I specialize in
trauma
, mood, addiction disorders & issues related to HIV+/AIDS.

Theresa A Ritz
Counselor, LMHC, MCAP
Verified
Verified
Trauma
work is deep work! I am highly qualified to do this work with you.
Now offering telehealth and in-office sessions. Do events from the past make it difficult to enjoy your life? I specialize in helping people resolve the pain from the past that fuels unhealthy behaviors such as using alcohol or other drugs, food, or dissatisfying relationships to numb the feelings. Do you feel like nothing will ever change? Maybe you feel that nothing can help. Not true! I have primarily evening and weekend appointments. Call me and we can work together to help you uncover the joy you have been seeking.

Lauren Hunt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Some treatment options I offer: Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics; Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing;
Trauma
-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Dialectical Behavior Therapy; Play Therapy and more.
Working with toddlers to adults, has empowered me to gain insight of what happened to you on your life journey. Between the endless amounts of stressful experiences in our lives and negative relationships we have encountered, it is crucial to develop self-awareness. Whether you are looking for services for yourself or your child, we will work together to create the best treatment plan that encompasses wants/needs to be fulfilled. Therapy is more than just "talking to someone." It is about creating a better future for yourself. A future that is possible with the right tools and supports.

Renee Michaels Ph.d Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Renee Michaels, PhD, LCSW, CAP, CST
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling anxious, totally disconnected, or checked out? Are you tired of not knowing how to manage it? I have 25+ years of experience. Educated and certified up the wazoo....blah blah- all you need to ask is "can I help you?" You need a therapist who is confident they can. How about someone with experience? I use cutting-edge brain science and
trauma
-informed theory in all that I do at MindWorks. The body and nervous system keep score of all
trauma
. The highest score does not win in this thing called life.

Loredana Repetto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Following a highly specialized internship at Bay Pines VA hospital, I dedicated years working with children and adults victims of sexual
trauma
.
Maintaining an integrative approach, I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT, EMDR and Self Regulation techniques modalities in my therapeutic practice. My specialties Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Sexual
Trauma
, Depression and Anxiety. I believe that while it is crucial to have the knowledge and skills to implement the most effective evidence base protocols, the primary focus of my work is to create a safe therapeutic relationship with my clients, with whom I adopt a collaborative approach in order to tailor a treatment plan based on their needs and their cultural background.
Not accepting new clients

Caleb Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MCAP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My expertise is helping people (teens and adults) who have lived through a
trauma
to live a more fulfilling life in alignment with their abilities, values, and beliefs. If you feel stuck, find yourself repeating past negative patterns, self-medicating, or self-sabotaging and want positive change, schedule an appointment today.

Brooke Beloso
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified
Verified
As an openly gay/queer woman survivor of childhood
trauma
, I'm experientially informed in my counseling work.
Many present-day struggles have their origin in responses to traumatic experiences in the past. While these responses deserve great respect for having kept us alive (physically and/or emotionally), moving from surviving to thriving asks us to recognize that the past is not present. Working together, we can strengthen your ability to stay and feel with what is, rather than continue to respond to the
trauma
that was. We can gently lay those old
trauma
responses to rest and find new, healing ways of responding to the here and now.
Not accepting new clients

Better Care Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
*** NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS *** Reaching out for help is often the first and most difficult step to initiating change in our lives but I'm so glad that you are here! My name is Michelle and I have over 13 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I work with clients with a wide range of struggles including depression, anxiety, infertility, relationship or adjustment issues, grief and those who have experienced
trauma
. I also help many first responders who witnessed multiple traumatic events as part of their work and helped them to improve their ability to cope with such exposure and remaining memories.
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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.