Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Highland Heights, KY
Jamie F Wilkinson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC-S, NCC, JSOCC
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Our ideal clients are children, adolescents, adults, and families who need more than a quick opinion—they need clear answers. Many come to us when there are concerns about behavior, emotional functioning, development, attention, autism-related traits, family stress, or diagnostic uncertainty. Our team helps by providing thoughtful clinical assessment, practical recommendations, and supportive treatment options when needed, so clients and families can better understand what is happening and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Our ideal clients are children, adolescents, adults, and families who need more than a quick opinion—they need clear answers. Many come to us when there are concerns about behavior, emotional functioning, development, attention, autism-related traits, family stress, or diagnostic uncertainty. Our team helps by providing thoughtful clinical assessment, practical recommendations, and supportive treatment options when needed, so clients and families can better understand what is happening and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
I approach this work from person-centered, trauma-informed, mind-body/neuroscience perspective honoring your lived experience and the knowledge you have acquired along your life to help create a collaborative therapeutic relationship.
My hopes are to tailor a therapy experience that is impactful and beneficial to you, using a mix of talk therapy, art and music, mindfulness, and somatic movement (i.e., EMDR).
I approach this work from person-centered, trauma-informed, mind-body/neuroscience perspective honoring your lived experience and the knowledge you have acquired along your life to help create a collaborative therapeutic relationship.
My hopes are to tailor a therapy experience that is impactful and beneficial to you, using a mix of talk therapy, art and music, mindfulness, and somatic movement (i.e., EMDR).
Maybe you’ve experienced trauma that still lingers in your body or shows up in patterns you can’t quite shake.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I’m trained in EMDR therapy, which helps process trauma and experiences that feel “stuck.” I believe therapy works best when it feels like a partnership, and we’ll move at your pace to create meaningful, lasting change.
Maybe you’ve experienced trauma that still lingers in your body or shows up in patterns you can’t quite shake.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I’m trained in EMDR therapy, which helps process trauma and experiences that feel “stuck.” I believe therapy works best when it feels like a partnership, and we’ll move at your pace to create meaningful, lasting change.
I most enjoy working with adults on a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, disordered eating and body image, and perfectionist tendencies. My ideal client is someone who is ready to get to work and motivated to change. They also might describe themselves as a people pleaser or a person who cares for others before caring for themselves.
I most enjoy working with adults on a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, disordered eating and body image, and perfectionist tendencies. My ideal client is someone who is ready to get to work and motivated to change. They also might describe themselves as a people pleaser or a person who cares for others before caring for themselves.
I provide LGBTQ+ affirming and neurodivergent-affirming therapy for adults and teens navigating trauma, identity exploration, anxiety, burnout, and major life transitions.
Hi, I’m Brieh, a therapist and social worker who brings warmth, curiosity, and a deep trust in your capacity to heal and grow. I’m here to support you in reconnecting with your resilience and sense of self, moving at a pace that honors your needs.
I provide LGBTQ+ affirming and neurodivergent-affirming therapy for adults and teens navigating trauma, identity exploration, anxiety, burnout, and major life transitions.
Hi, I’m Brieh, a therapist and social worker who brings warmth, curiosity, and a deep trust in your capacity to heal and grow. I’m here to support you in reconnecting with your resilience and sense of self, moving at a pace that honors your needs.
Lifestrings Mental Health and Well-Being, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
My Clinical Interests are trauma, anxiety, depression, self-worth, life transitions, stress, women's issues, men's issues, mood disorders, relationship and marital concerns, non-traditional relationships, and personality disorders.
I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I have worked in several agency settings and private practice settings which has given me the tools to provide therapy for a diverse range of clients. I strive to always find ways to enhance the therapy tools I have to better serve clients and meeting them where they are at in their journey. I am dedicated to providing high quality, modern mental and relational health care to help individuals, couples, children & adolescents, and creative professionals work through complicated relationships and difficult experiences.
My Clinical Interests are trauma, anxiety, depression, self-worth, life transitions, stress, women's issues, men's issues, mood disorders, relationship and marital concerns, non-traditional relationships, and personality disorders.
I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I have worked in several agency settings and private practice settings which has given me the tools to provide therapy for a diverse range of clients. I strive to always find ways to enhance the therapy tools I have to better serve clients and meeting them where they are at in their journey. I am dedicated to providing high quality, modern mental and relational health care to help individuals, couples, children & adolescents, and creative professionals work through complicated relationships and difficult experiences.
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As a licensed counselor, I am dedicated to helping my clients navigate the complexities of PTSD, anxiety, depression, women’s issues, LGBTQIA+ experiences and above all else, being human.
What sets me apart as a therapist is my commitment to meeting clients exactly where they are, providing not just guidance, but genuine partnership in the healing process. My approach is designed to help clients rediscover their voice and develop tools for lasting change. I’m passionate about guiding clients in turning their pain into self empowerment.
As a licensed counselor, I am dedicated to helping my clients navigate the complexities of PTSD, anxiety, depression, women’s issues, LGBTQIA+ experiences and above all else, being human.
What sets me apart as a therapist is my commitment to meeting clients exactly where they are, providing not just guidance, but genuine partnership in the healing process. My approach is designed to help clients rediscover their voice and develop tools for lasting change. I’m passionate about guiding clients in turning their pain into self empowerment.
More specifically, I offer traditional CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy (a manualized approach for trauma recovery), skills from DBT, and ACT.
My job is to work for you; to help you to achieve your goals. I believe you have the answers to many of life's greatest questions already, but perhaps may not have the ability to access those answers. I work to create an environment in which you will feel safe to explore those questions and recognize the answers you already have. With nearly a decade of experience in the mental health and addictions fields, I have developed an appreciation for working with individuals from all walks of life.
More specifically, I offer traditional CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy (a manualized approach for trauma recovery), skills from DBT, and ACT.
My job is to work for you; to help you to achieve your goals. I believe you have the answers to many of life's greatest questions already, but perhaps may not have the ability to access those answers. I work to create an environment in which you will feel safe to explore those questions and recognize the answers you already have. With nearly a decade of experience in the mental health and addictions fields, I have developed an appreciation for working with individuals from all walks of life.
I specialize in helping adults overcome childhood and adult trauma to become their authentic, healthiest selves.
I specialize in psychodynamic therapy. This is an attachment-based lens through a mind-body approach. I help individuals understand how early life experiences and past relationships shape current behaviors and emotions. We safely explore repressed emotions and resolve inner conflicts to create a healthier relationship with oneself and the world.
I specialize in helping adults overcome childhood and adult trauma to become their authentic, healthiest selves.
I specialize in psychodynamic therapy. This is an attachment-based lens through a mind-body approach. I help individuals understand how early life experiences and past relationships shape current behaviors and emotions. We safely explore repressed emotions and resolve inner conflicts to create a healthier relationship with oneself and the world.
Often times clients will seek out EMDR specifically for trauma work.
I focus on helping clients address the root of their issues, not just the surface symptoms. In almost all cases, things like anxiety, depression, impulsive behaviors, and mood fluctuations stem from deeper wounds that have not been corrected. We need to work on the presenting problems, yes, but more importantly we need to address the underlying problem that is creating the symptoms. Imagine cutting back a rose bush you no longer want every year. You may have taken care of the problem temporarily, but it comes back year after year because you have never killed the roots. That’s the goal we have to accomplish together.
Often times clients will seek out EMDR specifically for trauma work.
I focus on helping clients address the root of their issues, not just the surface symptoms. In almost all cases, things like anxiety, depression, impulsive behaviors, and mood fluctuations stem from deeper wounds that have not been corrected. We need to work on the presenting problems, yes, but more importantly we need to address the underlying problem that is creating the symptoms. Imagine cutting back a rose bush you no longer want every year. You may have taken care of the problem temporarily, but it comes back year after year because you have never killed the roots. That’s the goal we have to accomplish together.
Kerrie received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Kentucky Wesleyan College in 1997 and her Masters in Social Work from Spaulding University in 2005. Kerrie is a licensed clinical Social Worker in the State of Kentucky and has 12 years’ experience providing therapy to children and families. She worked with children in other capacities for an additional five years. She also completed the two year Conjoint Marital and Family Counseling Program and is trained in providing Parent Child Interaction Therapy. Kerrie completed the Juvenile Sex Offender Counselor certification program through the Kent School of Social Work.
Kerrie received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Kentucky Wesleyan College in 1997 and her Masters in Social Work from Spaulding University in 2005. Kerrie is a licensed clinical Social Worker in the State of Kentucky and has 12 years’ experience providing therapy to children and families. She worked with children in other capacities for an additional five years. She also completed the two year Conjoint Marital and Family Counseling Program and is trained in providing Parent Child Interaction Therapy. Kerrie completed the Juvenile Sex Offender Counselor certification program through the Kent School of Social Work.
Chenel Marie Stewart
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC-S
1 Endorsed
Florence, KY 41042
Experience consists of trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-confidence, couples therapy & spiritual confusion.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Professional Life Coach. I am passionate about educating, equipping, and empowering people to live a life of purpose on purpose. My goal is not only to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere for one to share and not be judged but also to help one create and achieve mental wellness goals. I service adolescents, adults, and couples and I am passionate about helping others become everything they are suppose to be.
Experience consists of trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-confidence, couples therapy & spiritual confusion.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Professional Life Coach. I am passionate about educating, equipping, and empowering people to live a life of purpose on purpose. My goal is not only to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere for one to share and not be judged but also to help one create and achieve mental wellness goals. I service adolescents, adults, and couples and I am passionate about helping others become everything they are suppose to be.
My specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, communication, self-esteem, attachment, and relationship issues.
Hi there! My name is Katie Schultz and I’m an LPCC in KY. My counseling style is warm, empathetic, conversational, and person-centered. My goal is to help clients find healing and wholeness in a safe and welcoming environment. I would like to partner with you to reach your goals and achieve optimal mental and emotional health. I work best with clients who are motivated and committed to trying to enhance their wellness; however, all are welcome as sometimes we need a little support in order to take the next step. I look forward to meeting you!
My specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, communication, self-esteem, attachment, and relationship issues.
Hi there! My name is Katie Schultz and I’m an LPCC in KY. My counseling style is warm, empathetic, conversational, and person-centered. My goal is to help clients find healing and wholeness in a safe and welcoming environment. I would like to partner with you to reach your goals and achieve optimal mental and emotional health. I work best with clients who are motivated and committed to trying to enhance their wellness; however, all are welcome as sometimes we need a little support in order to take the next step. I look forward to meeting you!
I’m an EMDR-trained therapist who works with teens and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, and emotional overwhelm
I am here to help clear the fog. I help people just like you figure out where things went wrong. I will listen to you without judgment and offer perspectives to create insight. Together we will create a plan to decrease your symptoms and teach skills that will help you manage life and feel in control. While working with me you will learn to love yourself.
I’m an EMDR-trained therapist who works with teens and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, and emotional overwhelm
I am here to help clear the fog. I help people just like you figure out where things went wrong. I will listen to you without judgment and offer perspectives to create insight. Together we will create a plan to decrease your symptoms and teach skills that will help you manage life and feel in control. While working with me you will learn to love yourself.
Our mental health programs offers quality counseling and mental health therapy services to adults, children and families. Our team of experienced therapists use evidenced-based treatment modalities to help you and your family identify problem areas, set treatment goals and achieve a greater quality of life. All of our therapists are individuals who are state licensed to provide clinical services. They have a master’s level degree or higher; many with certifications in specialized area, including, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Substance Abuse and Addiction, and Marriage and Family Therapy
Our mental health programs offers quality counseling and mental health therapy services to adults, children and families. Our team of experienced therapists use evidenced-based treatment modalities to help you and your family identify problem areas, set treatment goals and achieve a greater quality of life. All of our therapists are individuals who are state licensed to provide clinical services. They have a master’s level degree or higher; many with certifications in specialized area, including, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Substance Abuse and Addiction, and Marriage and Family Therapy
Whether you are facing anxiety, relationship challenges, unresolved trauma, or major life transitions, therapy can be a powerful space to pause, reflect, and reset.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and real. We'll work together to explore the experiences and patterns that have shaped you and more importantly, identify what you want to do with them now. I blend evidence-based approaches with flexibility and warmth, creating a space in therapy to reflect your unique personality, strengths, and interests.
Whether you are facing anxiety, relationship challenges, unresolved trauma, or major life transitions, therapy can be a powerful space to pause, reflect, and reset.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and real. We'll work together to explore the experiences and patterns that have shaped you and more importantly, identify what you want to do with them now. I blend evidence-based approaches with flexibility and warmth, creating a space in therapy to reflect your unique personality, strengths, and interests.
My clients tend to be adult men who may be struggling with developmental or incident-based trauma.
I use teletherapy with a mix of Parts Work, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused, and goal-oriented Coaching and Wellness models. But I ultimately practice from the “whatever works best for you” model of therapy.
My clients tend to be adult men who may be struggling with developmental or incident-based trauma.
I use teletherapy with a mix of Parts Work, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused, and goal-oriented Coaching and Wellness models. But I ultimately practice from the “whatever works best for you” model of therapy.
Melanie R Shannon
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC-S
3 Endorsed
Florence, KY 41042
My specialties include trauma, attachment, depression, relationship issues, and anxiety.
Welcome to my page! My name is Mel Shannon and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. My counseling style is kind, empathetic, client-centered, and solution focused. My number one goal as a therapist is to help my clients feel safe talking about whatever is going on in their lives and to help them move forward and reach their goals. I believe in being genuine and open with my clients and moving at whatever pace they need to feel safe, comfortable, and understood. I believe that everyone has great potential to make improvements in their lives and with the right relationship and help, it can be achieved!
My specialties include trauma, attachment, depression, relationship issues, and anxiety.
Welcome to my page! My name is Mel Shannon and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. My counseling style is kind, empathetic, client-centered, and solution focused. My number one goal as a therapist is to help my clients feel safe talking about whatever is going on in their lives and to help them move forward and reach their goals. I believe in being genuine and open with my clients and moving at whatever pace they need to feel safe, comfortable, and understood. I believe that everyone has great potential to make improvements in their lives and with the right relationship and help, it can be achieved!
You don't wake up one day and decide to have this suffering whether it's eating issues, anxiety, body image struggles, trauma, or depression.
Every person and situation is different. We work together at your pace. The first session we prioritize what you need relief from the most. Then we make a plan of the approach that best suits you. Then we go to work! Therapy can be nerve wracking. I try my best to make you feel as comfortable as possible, so you feel your best as quick as possible.
You don't wake up one day and decide to have this suffering whether it's eating issues, anxiety, body image struggles, trauma, or depression.
Every person and situation is different. We work together at your pace. The first session we prioritize what you need relief from the most. Then we make a plan of the approach that best suits you. Then we go to work! Therapy can be nerve wracking. I try my best to make you feel as comfortable as possible, so you feel your best as quick as possible.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety keeps you up at night, depression makes everything feel heavy, or past trauma won't let you move forward.
I provide secure online therapy across multiple states (KY, CT, & MA) with evening and weekend appointments available. For children, I'm a Registered Play Therapist. For teens and adults, I offer person-centered therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. I create a safe space where you can be fully yourself.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety keeps you up at night, depression makes everything feel heavy, or past trauma won't let you move forward.
I provide secure online therapy across multiple states (KY, CT, & MA) with evening and weekend appointments available. For children, I'm a Registered Play Therapist. For teens and adults, I offer person-centered therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. I create a safe space where you can be fully yourself.
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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.