Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Miami, FL

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Blooming Psychotherapy
Counselor, MA, LMHC, ATR-BC
1 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33138
I offer individual psychotherapy for adults coping with post-traumatic stress and anxiety, couples therapy for queer and polyamorous adults, and arts-based therapy for children.
Did your past leave scars that affect your present? Do you feel stuck, “on the run”, or just numb? Have you experienced oppression based on your gender, sexuality, or ethnicity? Here's how I can help: I provide a person-centered process that tackles current difficulties while exploring deeper experiences where issues are rooted so that you can find meaning and feel empowered. As an integrative psychotherapist, I work at the intersection of western psychology and eastern practices, bringing a variety of tools—talk, EMDR, mindfulness, art therapies, and CBT.
I offer individual psychotherapy for adults coping with post-traumatic stress and anxiety, couples therapy for queer and polyamorous adults, and arts-based therapy for children.
Did your past leave scars that affect your present? Do you feel stuck, “on the run”, or just numb? Have you experienced oppression based on your gender, sexuality, or ethnicity? Here's how I can help: I provide a person-centered process that tackles current difficulties while exploring deeper experiences where issues are rooted so that you can find meaning and feel empowered. As an integrative psychotherapist, I work at the intersection of western psychology and eastern practices, bringing a variety of tools—talk, EMDR, mindfulness, art therapies, and CBT.
(786) 244-7259 View (786) 244-7259
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Tasneem Farrow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33186
If you feel like you are struggling to stay present in your life, if you are anxious or depressed, if you have an addiction or just find yourself numbing out, if you have an unhealthy relationship with food or your body, if you feel stuck when it comes to your trauma and how it's affecting you, or if you just want to improve your quality of life and you need a compassionate and dedicated professional to help you - hi, I'm Taz and I'd love to be your new therapist.
I specialize in addiction (alcohol, drugs, sex) and trauma, but have extensive experience with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, family and couples issues, and low self-esteem. I am also a certified yoga instructor, I utilize ACT, CBT, and DBT and I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy as well as Internal Family Systems.
If you feel like you are struggling to stay present in your life, if you are anxious or depressed, if you have an addiction or just find yourself numbing out, if you have an unhealthy relationship with food or your body, if you feel stuck when it comes to your trauma and how it's affecting you, or if you just want to improve your quality of life and you need a compassionate and dedicated professional to help you - hi, I'm Taz and I'd love to be your new therapist.
I specialize in addiction (alcohol, drugs, sex) and trauma, but have extensive experience with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, family and couples issues, and low self-esteem. I am also a certified yoga instructor, I utilize ACT, CBT, and DBT and I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy as well as Internal Family Systems.
(786) 244-3162 View (786) 244-3162
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Jennifer Grau-Keyser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you feel overwhelmed by stress, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or burdened by unresolved trauma?
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I’ve had the privilege of working with teens, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds. I believe healing begins in a space rooted in trust, safety, and authentic connection. My goal is to create that space for you—an inclusive, supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and emotions openly.
Do you feel overwhelmed by stress, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or burdened by unresolved trauma?
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I’ve had the privilege of working with teens, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds. I believe healing begins in a space rooted in trust, safety, and authentic connection. My goal is to create that space for you—an inclusive, supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and emotions openly.
(786) 981-0204 View (786) 981-0204
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Dennis Keppeler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
I enjoy especially meeting with clients who are complicated, and who may have experienced trauma or who have a complicated relational history.
I began training to be a psychotherapist 15 years ago after having worked in publishing for many years. Becoming a Social Worker and helping others has always been a kind of calling for me, but it took a little while for me to arrive at my goal. I hope that that part of my story helps to prove that it is never too late to change or to pursue goals. I continue to integrate the things that I have learned through formal education and through my own experiences of life so that I am best able to help others who are experiencing distress and difficulties with navigating life.
I enjoy especially meeting with clients who are complicated, and who may have experienced trauma or who have a complicated relational history.
I began training to be a psychotherapist 15 years ago after having worked in publishing for many years. Becoming a Social Worker and helping others has always been a kind of calling for me, but it took a little while for me to arrive at my goal. I hope that that part of my story helps to prove that it is never too late to change or to pursue goals. I continue to integrate the things that I have learned through formal education and through my own experiences of life so that I am best able to help others who are experiencing distress and difficulties with navigating life.
(786) 998-5903 View (786) 998-5903
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Vivian Yvette Moore-Gaudette
Counselor, LMHC
Online Only
My ideal client faces significant challenges but is committed to working towards a happier and more fulfilling life. You may have put in great effort in the past but haven't achieved the results you desire, and you might feel alone or unheard. What you need is compassionate support—someone who will stand by you until you reach your goals, someone who will listen, understand, and assist you. I have experience working with a diverse range of individuals and families, including veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and those on the Autism Spectrum, among others.
My ideal client faces significant challenges but is committed to working towards a happier and more fulfilling life. You may have put in great effort in the past but haven't achieved the results you desire, and you might feel alone or unheard. What you need is compassionate support—someone who will stand by you until you reach your goals, someone who will listen, understand, and assist you. I have experience working with a diverse range of individuals and families, including veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and those on the Autism Spectrum, among others.
(786) 977-5922 View (786) 977-5922
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Yessica Ardila
Counselor, LMHC
Online Only
My name is Yessica Ardila and I am a trauma informed licensed therapist with over six years of experience.
I help by building a therapeutic relationship on the foundations of trust, safety, genuine compassion and collaboration. In our first few sessions, you can expect a chance to talk about your concerns, explore the challenges you are facing, and start to set goals for how we can work toward positive change.
My name is Yessica Ardila and I am a trauma informed licensed therapist with over six years of experience.
I help by building a therapeutic relationship on the foundations of trust, safety, genuine compassion and collaboration. In our first few sessions, you can expect a chance to talk about your concerns, explore the challenges you are facing, and start to set goals for how we can work toward positive change.
(786) 259-1461 View (786) 259-1461
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Dr. Darisabel Roman Laureano
Psychologist, PsyD
Online Only
Hello, I’m Dr. Roman-Laureano, a licensed psychologist based in South Florida, and I truly believe in your potential to grow, change, and live a more empowered life. I help individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, stress, health concerns, relationship issues, substance use, and family dynamics. I offer therapy in both English and Spanish to create a space where you feel understood and supported.
Hello, I’m Dr. Roman-Laureano, a licensed psychologist based in South Florida, and I truly believe in your potential to grow, change, and live a more empowered life. I help individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, stress, health concerns, relationship issues, substance use, and family dynamics. I offer therapy in both English and Spanish to create a space where you feel understood and supported.
(786) 751-4629 View (786) 751-4629
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Maria Vanessa Rivas
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI
Miami, FL 33176
As a Mental Health Counselor, EMDR therapist, & certified Yoga & Meditation Teacher, I have years of experience in blending verbal therapies such as CBT & ACT, trauma focused therapies such as EMDR with breath and movement to help my clients manage symptoms, treat root causes, and move towards their goals.
I help anyone dealing with trauma/abuse/ PTSD, anxiety, depression, neurodevelopment disorders as adults, infertility, postpartum, and altering life changes.
As a Mental Health Counselor, EMDR therapist, & certified Yoga & Meditation Teacher, I have years of experience in blending verbal therapies such as CBT & ACT, trauma focused therapies such as EMDR with breath and movement to help my clients manage symptoms, treat root causes, and move towards their goals.
I help anyone dealing with trauma/abuse/ PTSD, anxiety, depression, neurodevelopment disorders as adults, infertility, postpartum, and altering life changes.
(786) 530-6569 View (786) 530-6569
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Juan Mendoza
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Online Only
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, or not quite like yourself? Many of my clients come to therapy feeling emotionally drained, stuck in repetitive patterns, or struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or ADHD. You don’t have to manage everything on your own; support and clarity are possible.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, or not quite like yourself? Many of my clients come to therapy feeling emotionally drained, stuck in repetitive patterns, or struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or ADHD. You don’t have to manage everything on your own; support and clarity are possible.
(305) 501-3311 View (305) 501-3311
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Angelica Hernandez
Counselor, LMHC
Online Only
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, life transitions, developmental trauma, and more.
Clients can expect to gain practical tools for managing emotions, a deeper understanding of their experiences, and support in healing from trauma. My holistic approach helps clients improve self-awareness, build healthier relationships, and navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and resilience.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, life transitions, developmental trauma, and more.
Clients can expect to gain practical tools for managing emotions, a deeper understanding of their experiences, and support in healing from trauma. My holistic approach helps clients improve self-awareness, build healthier relationships, and navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and resilience.
(305) 449-9554 View (305) 449-9554
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Shantara Bussey-Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, self-care, and self-esteem issues, by helping you develop practical coping skills.
Are you the type of person who holds a lot inside and just wants a space to understand what’s really going on beneath the surface? Maybe you’re trying to make sense of your thoughts, manage emotions that feel overwhelming or numb, or change patterns that keep repeating. At TEA Time Therapeutic Services, the “TEA” we explore is your Thoughts, Emotions, and Actions. Together, we slow things down, uncover what’s driving your reactions, and build healthier ways of responding. The goal is to help you grow through what you’ve been carrying, heal what still hurts, and move toward a life that feels aligned with who you want to be
I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, self-care, and self-esteem issues, by helping you develop practical coping skills.
Are you the type of person who holds a lot inside and just wants a space to understand what’s really going on beneath the surface? Maybe you’re trying to make sense of your thoughts, manage emotions that feel overwhelming or numb, or change patterns that keep repeating. At TEA Time Therapeutic Services, the “TEA” we explore is your Thoughts, Emotions, and Actions. Together, we slow things down, uncover what’s driving your reactions, and build healthier ways of responding. The goal is to help you grow through what you’ve been carrying, heal what still hurts, and move toward a life that feels aligned with who you want to be
(786) 751-1565 View (786) 751-1565
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Yoany Lopez Hernandez
Counselor, LMHC
Online Only
” But if the pain is still there, if your heart feels heavy, if it affects your daily life, if you have to pretend everything is fine, or if it takes great effort just to get through your responsibilities, you may be experiencing trauma-related responses.
A trauma-focused approach allows us to work gently and effectively with your experiences while strengthening your emotional stability and sense of control. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), bilingual in English and Spanish, with extensive experience providing trauma-focused individual therapy.
” But if the pain is still there, if your heart feels heavy, if it affects your daily life, if you have to pretend everything is fine, or if it takes great effort just to get through your responsibilities, you may be experiencing trauma-related responses.
A trauma-focused approach allows us to work gently and effectively with your experiences while strengthening your emotional stability and sense of control. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), bilingual in English and Spanish, with extensive experience providing trauma-focused individual therapy.
(786) 791-4491 View (786) 791-4491
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Carol L Clark
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CAP, CST
5 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33161
Are you feeling disconnected? Does your life feel out of control? Do you have concerns about sex? Relationships? Gender? I am a Board Certified Sex Therapist with more than 30 years experience helping individuals and couples who are struggling with loss of intimacy, compulsive behaviors, or a history of abuse. My books, Addict America: The Lost Connection, and My Pocket Therapist: 12 Tools for Living in Connection, are an invaluable resources for everyone who wants to live a more grounded, authentic, and Connected life.
Are you feeling disconnected? Does your life feel out of control? Do you have concerns about sex? Relationships? Gender? I am a Board Certified Sex Therapist with more than 30 years experience helping individuals and couples who are struggling with loss of intimacy, compulsive behaviors, or a history of abuse. My books, Addict America: The Lost Connection, and My Pocket Therapist: 12 Tools for Living in Connection, are an invaluable resources for everyone who wants to live a more grounded, authentic, and Connected life.
(305) 741-5969 View (305) 741-5969
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Laura Klinefelter
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Online Only
I use a variety of modalities including trauma based and solution focused therapy.
My approach is collaborative, so we will both share our thoughts and ideas as we decide how we will work together. I used a variety of modalities including Trauma-Focused CBT, Family systems dynamics, narrative therapy, and motivational interviewing. Throughout our time together, I want to encourage you to be open and honest about how you are feeling.
I use a variety of modalities including trauma based and solution focused therapy.
My approach is collaborative, so we will both share our thoughts and ideas as we decide how we will work together. I used a variety of modalities including Trauma-Focused CBT, Family systems dynamics, narrative therapy, and motivational interviewing. Throughout our time together, I want to encourage you to be open and honest about how you are feeling.
(305) 916-4053 View (305) 916-4053
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Nicole Llano Neufeld
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
My clinical experience includes work with Anxiety, Depression, Marital and Familial Conflict, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Substance Use, OCD, Trauma, Life Transitions, and issues relating to the LGBTQIA+ community.
I come from the school of thought that the client is their own expert. I serve as a guide to help clients develop a sense of deeper understanding of their lived experiences. My work emphasis is on trauma and trauma related disorders. The evidence based modality I ascribe to in my work is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy; focusing on emotional regulation.
My clinical experience includes work with Anxiety, Depression, Marital and Familial Conflict, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Substance Use, OCD, Trauma, Life Transitions, and issues relating to the LGBTQIA+ community.
I come from the school of thought that the client is their own expert. I serve as a guide to help clients develop a sense of deeper understanding of their lived experiences. My work emphasis is on trauma and trauma related disorders. The evidence based modality I ascribe to in my work is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy; focusing on emotional regulation.
(786) 705-2503 View (786) 705-2503
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Kelly Z
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33186
Book a free consultation with me now by clicking on my website! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.
Book a free consultation with me now by clicking on my website! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.
(305) 563-7171 View (305) 563-7171
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Kattia Castilla
Counselor, LMHC
Miami, FL 33186
Sometimes, life gets hard. Unwanted changes, traumatic events, physical illness, mental health issues, relationship struggles, death, family crisis, adversity, stress may affect you deeply. Troubled times may leave you feeling overwhelmed, lost and confused. Finding support during adversity might not be easy. I am here to help. I am a licensed psychotherapist and founder of Therapy Helps. When you feel troubled, misunderstood, unappreciated, alone, or if you don't feel like yourself, Therapy Helps!
Sometimes, life gets hard. Unwanted changes, traumatic events, physical illness, mental health issues, relationship struggles, death, family crisis, adversity, stress may affect you deeply. Troubled times may leave you feeling overwhelmed, lost and confused. Finding support during adversity might not be easy. I am here to help. I am a licensed psychotherapist and founder of Therapy Helps. When you feel troubled, misunderstood, unappreciated, alone, or if you don't feel like yourself, Therapy Helps!
(305) 614-6377 View (305) 614-6377
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Unique Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Our therapist have training in trauma, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, child welfare, child abuse and neglect.
Our clients range between ages 10 to geriatric. We provide individual therapy, couples/marriage therapy, sex therapy, and juvenile/adult sex offender treatment. We have extensive experience working with justice involved families and provide comprehensive psychological evaluations.
Our therapist have training in trauma, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, child welfare, child abuse and neglect.
Our clients range between ages 10 to geriatric. We provide individual therapy, couples/marriage therapy, sex therapy, and juvenile/adult sex offender treatment. We have extensive experience working with justice involved families and provide comprehensive psychological evaluations.
(786) 839-5607 View (786) 839-5607
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Christian Flores
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33137
He works with individuals, couples, and families navigating things like trauma, anxiety, depression, identity, grief, and everyday stress—and he believes that healing looks different for everyone.
Life is full of decisions—some that don’t seem meaningful, and others we give too much weight to. We do things we’re afraid of, carry regrets about the things we haven’t done, and still hold hope for the things we want to do. Christian believes that showing up through it all takes courage—and he’s honored to support his clients as they take each brave step forward. Christian Flores is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker who’s passionate about creating a space where people feel safe, supported, and genuinely heard.
He works with individuals, couples, and families navigating things like trauma, anxiety, depression, identity, grief, and everyday stress—and he believes that healing looks different for everyone.
Life is full of decisions—some that don’t seem meaningful, and others we give too much weight to. We do things we’re afraid of, carry regrets about the things we haven’t done, and still hold hope for the things we want to do. Christian believes that showing up through it all takes courage—and he’s honored to support his clients as they take each brave step forward. Christian Flores is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker who’s passionate about creating a space where people feel safe, supported, and genuinely heard.
(954) 420-1941 View (954) 420-1941
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Solange Sabeta
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I currently provide individual counseling to individuals facing challenges such as grief, anxiety, depression, phobias, PTSD and more.
I recognize that everyone grows in their own way. To support you, I may use a variety of approaches tailored to your needs, such as Narrative Therapy (storytelling), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (thoughts and behaviors), Person-Centered Therapy (personal feelings), or EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
I currently provide individual counseling to individuals facing challenges such as grief, anxiety, depression, phobias, PTSD and more.
I recognize that everyone grows in their own way. To support you, I may use a variety of approaches tailored to your needs, such as Narrative Therapy (storytelling), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (thoughts and behaviors), Person-Centered Therapy (personal feelings), or EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
(786) 891-4140 View (786) 891-4140

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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.