Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Boston, MA
I have extensive experience with anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues and parenting, among other issues.
Maybe you are experiencing loss, loneliness, or anxiety, or you don't feel like 'yourself' anymore. I believe that empowerment and healing can come through self-connection, use of more adaptive tools and learning how to approach this sometimes overwhelming world in a way that feels more manageable. I show up for you authentically and drawing from my over twenty years of working with individuals of all ages. During our time together, I hope to provide a space for you to revive your joy, feel whole versus disjointed, and seek to create a balance between challenge and kindness for yourself.
I have extensive experience with anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues and parenting, among other issues.
Maybe you are experiencing loss, loneliness, or anxiety, or you don't feel like 'yourself' anymore. I believe that empowerment and healing can come through self-connection, use of more adaptive tools and learning how to approach this sometimes overwhelming world in a way that feels more manageable. I show up for you authentically and drawing from my over twenty years of working with individuals of all ages. During our time together, I hope to provide a space for you to revive your joy, feel whole versus disjointed, and seek to create a balance between challenge and kindness for yourself.
I have 5 years of experience supporting parents, caregivers, and prenatal/postpartum individuals coping with trauma, stress, anxiety, and burnout.
Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed and struggling to get through each day. You might be trying to move forward after painful experiences. Maybe you’re worried you will always feel this way. Whatever you’re going through, I will meet you with honesty, warmth, and some humor, and we will work together toward your goals as a team. I believe we are impacted by our circumstances and the world around us, and I approach every client with an open mind - recognizing that your background, identity, and lived experience are central to who you are and how we’ll work together.
This is a safe space and everyone is welcome.
I have 5 years of experience supporting parents, caregivers, and prenatal/postpartum individuals coping with trauma, stress, anxiety, and burnout.
Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed and struggling to get through each day. You might be trying to move forward after painful experiences. Maybe you’re worried you will always feel this way. Whatever you’re going through, I will meet you with honesty, warmth, and some humor, and we will work together toward your goals as a team. I believe we are impacted by our circumstances and the world around us, and I approach every client with an open mind - recognizing that your background, identity, and lived experience are central to who you are and how we’ll work together.
This is a safe space and everyone is welcome.
I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD tendencies, trauma, grief, relationship stress, identity questions, and life transitions.
My approach to therapy blends insight-oriented therapy with practical, individualized support. Together, we may explore patterns, build coping strategies, strengthen emotional awareness, and clarify what keeps you feeling stuck. I integrate psychodynamic, attachment-based, and developmental perspectives with IFS, CBT, ACT, and ERP as clinically appropriate.
I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD tendencies, trauma, grief, relationship stress, identity questions, and life transitions.
My approach to therapy blends insight-oriented therapy with practical, individualized support. Together, we may explore patterns, build coping strategies, strengthen emotional awareness, and clarify what keeps you feeling stuck. I integrate psychodynamic, attachment-based, and developmental perspectives with IFS, CBT, ACT, and ERP as clinically appropriate.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, panic attacks, or the aftermath of trauma like PTSD, or you're simply seeking to enhance self-acceptance and understand yourself better, I'm here to support you.
I provide culturally-conscious, LGBTQIA+ and neurodiversity-affirming psychotherapy. I honor individual's cultural, spiritual, and ancestral knowledge of healing. I tailor treatment to fit individual's needs and utilize CBT, CPT, EMDR, mindfulness, and empowerment techniques.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, panic attacks, or the aftermath of trauma like PTSD, or you're simply seeking to enhance self-acceptance and understand yourself better, I'm here to support you.
I provide culturally-conscious, LGBTQIA+ and neurodiversity-affirming psychotherapy. I honor individual's cultural, spiritual, and ancestral knowledge of healing. I tailor treatment to fit individual's needs and utilize CBT, CPT, EMDR, mindfulness, and empowerment techniques.
As a seasoned integrative psychotherapist, I support adults who experience chronic stress, anxiety, depression, challenging life transitions, creativity blocks, existential questioning, interpersonal problems, grief/loss, self-esteem and body image issues, chronic illness and chronic pain, trauma and PTSD.
My practice is rooted in neuroscience, and I specialize in self-regulation skills to cultivate resilience, calmness & vitality. I offer EMDR, Somatic Experiencing and Integral Somatic Psychology, as well as interpersonal skills such as NVC, contemplative & creative approaches - as I am also a yoga/meditation teacher and board certified somatic therapist.
As a seasoned integrative psychotherapist, I support adults who experience chronic stress, anxiety, depression, challenging life transitions, creativity blocks, existential questioning, interpersonal problems, grief/loss, self-esteem and body image issues, chronic illness and chronic pain, trauma and PTSD.
My practice is rooted in neuroscience, and I specialize in self-regulation skills to cultivate resilience, calmness & vitality. I offer EMDR, Somatic Experiencing and Integral Somatic Psychology, as well as interpersonal skills such as NVC, contemplative & creative approaches - as I am also a yoga/meditation teacher and board certified somatic therapist.
There are times in our life where we reach a point when we realize something may not be manageable anymore or has gotten bigger than we expected but you are here and you are taking the steps to implement change. Coming into a therapy session provides a safe space to explore this and challenge yourself to identify what is going on and how we can work together to accomplish that. We serve clients 16 years old and up.
There are times in our life where we reach a point when we realize something may not be manageable anymore or has gotten bigger than we expected but you are here and you are taking the steps to implement change. Coming into a therapy session provides a safe space to explore this and challenge yourself to identify what is going on and how we can work together to accomplish that. We serve clients 16 years old and up.
When we experience trauma our ability to understand ourselves and honor our needs becomes disrupted.
My approach to therapy is relational, strengths-based, and trauma-informed. To meet your individualized goals I integrate cognitive and behavioral approaches with whole-person practices such as breathwork and mindfulness to support your mind-body connection.
If you're ready to explore your strengths and create lasting change, I’d be honored to work with you.
When we experience trauma our ability to understand ourselves and honor our needs becomes disrupted.
My approach to therapy is relational, strengths-based, and trauma-informed. To meet your individualized goals I integrate cognitive and behavioral approaches with whole-person practices such as breathwork and mindfulness to support your mind-body connection.
If you're ready to explore your strengths and create lasting change, I’d be honored to work with you.
Harold works with adults seeking support for trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and identity concerns.
Harold supports clients healing from trauma, easing anxiety, and strengthening self‑connection. He specializes in EMDR and mind‑body work, offering a calm, compassionate space for growth and meaningful change.
Harold works with adults seeking support for trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and identity concerns.
Harold supports clients healing from trauma, easing anxiety, and strengthening self‑connection. He specializes in EMDR and mind‑body work, offering a calm, compassionate space for growth and meaningful change.
I am a licensed independent psychotherapist and Certified Trauma Specialist providing Substance Use Evaluations for the RMV, Courts, DCF, Employment Security Clearance, and other legal or administrative entities.
All evaluations provide clear diagnostic impressions and risk‑of‑recidivism analysis, meeting all required standards with fast, accurate turnaround. The reports are fully compliant with all legal requirements, ensuring current assessment methods with accuracy, clarity, and acceptance across all applicable reciprocal‑agreement states.
I am a licensed independent psychotherapist and Certified Trauma Specialist providing Substance Use Evaluations for the RMV, Courts, DCF, Employment Security Clearance, and other legal or administrative entities.
All evaluations provide clear diagnostic impressions and risk‑of‑recidivism analysis, meeting all required standards with fast, accurate turnaround. The reports are fully compliant with all legal requirements, ensuring current assessment methods with accuracy, clarity, and acceptance across all applicable reciprocal‑agreement states.
I work with teenagers, young adults, and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma related to their relationships or family.
Hi there! You did it - you took the first step towards your journey to become a better version of you. I'm Sandy, a licensed therapist with 18+ years of experience helping people navigate life's challenges, including anxiety & depression. I hold dual master's degrees from Boston University; one in Financial Economics (yeah, numbers are my thing) and the other in Social Work (because people matter most!) During the therapy session, I use a person-centered, and collaborative approach to guide our work together. I prioritize creating a warm and empathetic environment where you feel truly heard and understood.
I work with teenagers, young adults, and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma related to their relationships or family.
Hi there! You did it - you took the first step towards your journey to become a better version of you. I'm Sandy, a licensed therapist with 18+ years of experience helping people navigate life's challenges, including anxiety & depression. I hold dual master's degrees from Boston University; one in Financial Economics (yeah, numbers are my thing) and the other in Social Work (because people matter most!) During the therapy session, I use a person-centered, and collaborative approach to guide our work together. I prioritize creating a warm and empathetic environment where you feel truly heard and understood.
My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and grounded in emotion-focused, relational work.
Life can be overwhelming! There are times when you may feel hopeless, isolated, or like you have no choice but to struggle alone. As a queer person, I know the importance of connection and community. My goal is to offer a space where you can feel safe in vulnerability and supported in the challenges you face.
My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and grounded in emotion-focused, relational work.
Life can be overwhelming! There are times when you may feel hopeless, isolated, or like you have no choice but to struggle alone. As a queer person, I know the importance of connection and community. My goal is to offer a space where you can feel safe in vulnerability and supported in the challenges you face.
ACCEPTing New Clients. Elizabeth Willems leads the Intercultural Psychological Services (IPS) practice. She focuses on traumatic memories, depression, stress management, relationship problems, and acculturation. Dr. Willems sees residents of CA, NY, MD, MA, FL, USA and select countries via phone/video. She holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University. She completed clinical training at the Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology, Harvard Longwood Psychiatry Massachusetts Mental Health Center, BMC Department of Behavioral Medicine, and Casa del Sol as well as other community clinics.
ACCEPTing New Clients. Elizabeth Willems leads the Intercultural Psychological Services (IPS) practice. She focuses on traumatic memories, depression, stress management, relationship problems, and acculturation. Dr. Willems sees residents of CA, NY, MD, MA, FL, USA and select countries via phone/video. She holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University. She completed clinical training at the Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology, Harvard Longwood Psychiatry Massachusetts Mental Health Center, BMC Department of Behavioral Medicine, and Casa del Sol as well as other community clinics.
Some are working to heal from traumas of the past.
My approach is rooted in humanistic principles that emphasize the deep logic of emotion, the central roles of love and connection, and the indomitable potential of the human spirit. I am trained in multiple modalities including sex therapy, relationship therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and emotionally focused couple's therapy.
Some are working to heal from traumas of the past.
My approach is rooted in humanistic principles that emphasize the deep logic of emotion, the central roles of love and connection, and the indomitable potential of the human spirit. I am trained in multiple modalities including sex therapy, relationship therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and emotionally focused couple's therapy.
In addition to this work, I specialize in working with couples and individuals who have experienced sexual trauma, infidelity, anxiety and depression.
I offer my clients a relationship in which everything can (and should) be talked about. With a warm and trauma-informed approach, my goal is to collaborate with my clients to develop an honest and compassionate understanding of themselves. With this deeper understanding of self, we can move together towards making meaningful change.
In addition to this work, I specialize in working with couples and individuals who have experienced sexual trauma, infidelity, anxiety and depression.
I offer my clients a relationship in which everything can (and should) be talked about. With a warm and trauma-informed approach, my goal is to collaborate with my clients to develop an honest and compassionate understanding of themselves. With this deeper understanding of self, we can move together towards making meaningful change.
My clinic prioritizes medical professionals and people of color (to work on healing racial trauma) Working with a diverse population for many years widens my appreciation toward everyone I encounter.
Despite what we have been led to believe, which is that destiny rests firmly in our own hands, we have little control over the external circumstance of our lives. However, we have a great deal of choices about how we relate to and learn from the card life deals us.
My clinic prioritizes medical professionals and people of color (to work on healing racial trauma) Working with a diverse population for many years widens my appreciation toward everyone I encounter.
Despite what we have been led to believe, which is that destiny rests firmly in our own hands, we have little control over the external circumstance of our lives. However, we have a great deal of choices about how we relate to and learn from the card life deals us.
She holds a master's in counseling from Gordon-Conwell Seminary and has specialized training in trauma-informed care, CBT, and DBT-informed therapy.
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes, and you don’t have to figure it all out alone. I offer a compassionate space where you can explore what’s really going on beneath the surface. Using DBT-informed skills, parts work, and insight-oriented reflection, we’ll work together to help you better understand yourself, manage emotions with more ease, and build the tools you need to create a life that feels more balanced, authentic, and fulfilling.
She holds a master's in counseling from Gordon-Conwell Seminary and has specialized training in trauma-informed care, CBT, and DBT-informed therapy.
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes, and you don’t have to figure it all out alone. I offer a compassionate space where you can explore what’s really going on beneath the surface. Using DBT-informed skills, parts work, and insight-oriented reflection, we’ll work together to help you better understand yourself, manage emotions with more ease, and build the tools you need to create a life that feels more balanced, authentic, and fulfilling.
The mind and body stores all experiences—good and bad; the bad causes pain, unhealthy habits, and keeps us from our potential—our True Nature. GREAT NEWS—we are also extremely resilient and self-healing when we learn to activate these qualities. At True Nature, I take pride in helping people like you, improve their quality of life through Brainspotting, a natural and revolutionary modality to activate self-healing and release traumatic pain.
The mind and body stores all experiences—good and bad; the bad causes pain, unhealthy habits, and keeps us from our potential—our True Nature. GREAT NEWS—we are also extremely resilient and self-healing when we learn to activate these qualities. At True Nature, I take pride in helping people like you, improve their quality of life through Brainspotting, a natural and revolutionary modality to activate self-healing and release traumatic pain.
Navigating the journeys of trauma, anxiety, and depression can be challenging, but you don't have to face them alone.
I'm passionate about helping adults overcome trauma, anxiety, and life's challenges to reclaim their inner strength. I use a blend of compassionate and evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, ACT, and parts work to help you work through complex experiences and emotions. Through our work, we can rediscover your capacity for growth.
Navigating the journeys of trauma, anxiety, and depression can be challenging, but you don't have to face them alone.
I'm passionate about helping adults overcome trauma, anxiety, and life's challenges to reclaim their inner strength. I use a blend of compassionate and evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, ACT, and parts work to help you work through complex experiences and emotions. Through our work, we can rediscover your capacity for growth.
We all need quality counseling at times, and if you are thinking about counseling, well done! Every step requires courage, and I respect yours. Whether your needs seem small or overwhelming I would be honored to walk with you on your healing journey. My goals are to help you identify what human flourishing means for you, gain insight into what keeps you from living that fully, and develop the tools you need to move into that flourishing. I provide a safe, supportive space for the vital therapeutic relationship. And I offer teletherapy with a generous sliding scale fee structure to make your flourishing as accessible as possible!
We all need quality counseling at times, and if you are thinking about counseling, well done! Every step requires courage, and I respect yours. Whether your needs seem small or overwhelming I would be honored to walk with you on your healing journey. My goals are to help you identify what human flourishing means for you, gain insight into what keeps you from living that fully, and develop the tools you need to move into that flourishing. I provide a safe, supportive space for the vital therapeutic relationship. And I offer teletherapy with a generous sliding scale fee structure to make your flourishing as accessible as possible!
Burnout, trauma, compassion fatigue, anxiety, depression, insomnia, emotional exhaustion, and loss of self.
With every heartbreak, you find yourself asking, What is wrong with me? When will you finally find the one? You watch your friends and family create their happy endings, and you quietly wonder when it will be your turn. You hope that next time will be different, yet with each passing day, a painful question begins to take root: Maybe there really is something wrong with me. So you try to figure it out. You read books, learn about red flags, love languages, nervous systems, and how to stop choosing emotionally unavailable partners yet somehow, you still find yourself back in the same place wondering why love is so difficult.
Burnout, trauma, compassion fatigue, anxiety, depression, insomnia, emotional exhaustion, and loss of self.
With every heartbreak, you find yourself asking, What is wrong with me? When will you finally find the one? You watch your friends and family create their happy endings, and you quietly wonder when it will be your turn. You hope that next time will be different, yet with each passing day, a painful question begins to take root: Maybe there really is something wrong with me. So you try to figure it out. You read books, learn about red flags, love languages, nervous systems, and how to stop choosing emotionally unavailable partners yet somehow, you still find yourself back in the same place wondering why love is so difficult.
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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.