Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Ingham County, MI

Mariah Martinez
Counselor, LLPC
Verified
Lansing, MI 48906
I would like to help my clients on their journey of self-discovery. I feel it is important for one to understand all that makes them who they are and how they function, so that when they make goals, they are able to achieve them. If you are struggling through anxiety, depression,
trauma
, or low self-worth, then I want to work with you, whether it means working with you and your partner, your family or on your own. When you are able to understand yourself and your needs, then the tools and skills needed to help you are easier to select and be more useful in our counseling together.
I would like to help my clients on their journey of self-discovery. I feel it is important for one to understand all that makes them who they are and how they function, so that when they make goals, they are able to achieve them. If you are struggling through anxiety, depression,
trauma
, or low self-worth, then I want to work with you, whether it means working with you and your partner, your family or on your own. When you are able to understand yourself and your needs, then the tools and skills needed to help you are easier to select and be more useful in our counseling together.

Anna Melkumyan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize a wide variety of approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) and
Trauma
-Informed interventions in order to address my client's needs.
I believe that all people have the ability to growth and adapt with the right support. I feel that my role as a therapist is to provide a safe space for my clients to process their struggles, help them understand patterns and facilitate them in their journey of change through evidence based interventions. My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative, and my goal is for clients to leave therapy with ample techniques and skills in their toolboxes that they can use throughout their lives.
I utilize a wide variety of approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) and
Trauma
-Informed interventions in order to address my client's needs.
I believe that all people have the ability to growth and adapt with the right support. I feel that my role as a therapist is to provide a safe space for my clients to process their struggles, help them understand patterns and facilitate them in their journey of change through evidence based interventions. My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative, and my goal is for clients to leave therapy with ample techniques and skills in their toolboxes that they can use throughout their lives.

Lily Lange
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
My approach is client-centered,
trauma
-focused, and strengths-based.
Welcome! I’m Lily, a dedicated and compassionate therapist with a passion for guiding individuals towards a path of growth and self discovery. My approach blends evidence-based practices with genuine empathy to create a safe and nonjudgmental space for your journey. I specialize in adolescent youths and young adults trying to find their way whether it’s managing stress, navigating through life, or overcoming obstacles. As a neurodivergent individual myself, I can help give tools, coping skills, and validate your experiences to help relieve some stress from your diagnoses so you can live a fuller life!
My approach is client-centered,
trauma
-focused, and strengths-based.
Welcome! I’m Lily, a dedicated and compassionate therapist with a passion for guiding individuals towards a path of growth and self discovery. My approach blends evidence-based practices with genuine empathy to create a safe and nonjudgmental space for your journey. I specialize in adolescent youths and young adults trying to find their way whether it’s managing stress, navigating through life, or overcoming obstacles. As a neurodivergent individual myself, I can help give tools, coping skills, and validate your experiences to help relieve some stress from your diagnoses so you can live a fuller life!

Marla Saint Gilles
Psychologist, PhD, PL
Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48824
Waitlist for new clients
I currently specialize in treatment of disorders of childhood and adolescence, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, adjustment disorders, learning disabilities, and developmental
trauma
.
Immediate openings currently for psychological/psychoeducational testing. Waitlist for new therapy clients. Are you a teen or young adult struggling with feelings of anxiety or depression? A parent of a child who is struggling academically, emotionally and/or behaviorally? My name is Dr. Marla Saint Gilles, and I want to help the child, teen or young adult in your life get the therapeutic support they deserve to heal, grow and thrive. I provide individual therapy, parent consultation sessions, and psychological/ psychoeducational evaluations for individuals ages 4- young adult.
I currently specialize in treatment of disorders of childhood and adolescence, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, adjustment disorders, learning disabilities, and developmental
trauma
.
Immediate openings currently for psychological/psychoeducational testing. Waitlist for new therapy clients. Are you a teen or young adult struggling with feelings of anxiety or depression? A parent of a child who is struggling academically, emotionally and/or behaviorally? My name is Dr. Marla Saint Gilles, and I want to help the child, teen or young adult in your life get the therapeutic support they deserve to heal, grow and thrive. I provide individual therapy, parent consultation sessions, and psychological/ psychoeducational evaluations for individuals ages 4- young adult.

Isaac Peeters
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823
I specialize in working with intense
trauma
by utilize IFS, EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and person-centered therapy.
My goal is to assist you in finding healthier coping skills, identify your own patterns, and to have a safe place to express your emotions without judgement. Whether you are looking to improve personal boundaries, process past
trauma
, manage anxiety/depression, develop communication skills, or just process all of this life bulls-t. Often this requires feeling the emotions we would rather avoid and therapy provides a secure environment to do so.
I specialize in working with intense
trauma
by utilize IFS, EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and person-centered therapy.
My goal is to assist you in finding healthier coping skills, identify your own patterns, and to have a safe place to express your emotions without judgement. Whether you are looking to improve personal boundaries, process past
trauma
, manage anxiety/depression, develop communication skills, or just process all of this life bulls-t. Often this requires feeling the emotions we would rather avoid and therapy provides a secure environment to do so.

Riley Caudill Cornelison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
1 Endorsed
Lansing, MI 48906
Not accepting new clients
If you're like me, the step of reaching out to someone when you're struggling is the hardest part. I do my best to offer a welcoming environment to all people. I have training in helping people who have experienced
trauma
or stress in their life, teaching skills to help clients feel more in control of their emotions, and guiding people to learn what coping skills they can use to get through more difficult times in their life! I know that each person is unique, so my treatment approach is different for each individual.
If you're like me, the step of reaching out to someone when you're struggling is the hardest part. I do my best to offer a welcoming environment to all people. I have training in helping people who have experienced
trauma
or stress in their life, teaching skills to help clients feel more in control of their emotions, and guiding people to learn what coping skills they can use to get through more difficult times in their life! I know that each person is unique, so my treatment approach is different for each individual.

Markieta J Boswell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
Lansing, MI 48933 (Online Only)
I specialize in supporting women who are coping with anxiety,
trauma
, depression or burnout. I will support you as we work to heal the past and manage the present. Our time together will provide you with the space to feel empowered, to feel safe, and comfortable. You'll be able to gain real clarity and express your thoughts and feelings to start feeling like yourself again.
I specialize in supporting women who are coping with anxiety,
trauma
, depression or burnout. I will support you as we work to heal the past and manage the present. Our time together will provide you with the space to feel empowered, to feel safe, and comfortable. You'll be able to gain real clarity and express your thoughts and feelings to start feeling like yourself again.

Shianne Spannagel
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Okemos, MI 48864
Hi! My name is Shi. I will introduce myself as someone who has a passion for meeting others where they are in their own remarkable journey through life. As a clinician and a human, I am dedicated to forming trusting mutual relationships that allow others to find their own ways to grow and heal. My experience is specializing in
trauma
-informed care and working with individuals experiencing a diverse range of needs including complex
trauma
, surviving domestic violence/abuse, adoption, early childhood adversities, and psychosis as a result of various factors.
Hi! My name is Shi. I will introduce myself as someone who has a passion for meeting others where they are in their own remarkable journey through life. As a clinician and a human, I am dedicated to forming trusting mutual relationships that allow others to find their own ways to grow and heal. My experience is specializing in
trauma
-informed care and working with individuals experiencing a diverse range of needs including complex
trauma
, surviving domestic violence/abuse, adoption, early childhood adversities, and psychosis as a result of various factors.

Jan Bidwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
Waitlist for new clients
Stuck? Can't unstick yourself? Sometimes we get in our own way without knowing how to get free. I have helped people thread their way through their self-made jungles for decades. Some form of unfinished business trips us up, maybe from
trauma
, daily stressors, family difficulties, self sabotage, or toxic relationships. I have trained hard to help people see the potholes in the roads, and the pathways up the mountains. There is a way to face obstacles that releases their hold.
Stuck? Can't unstick yourself? Sometimes we get in our own way without knowing how to get free. I have helped people thread their way through their self-made jungles for decades. Some form of unfinished business trips us up, maybe from
trauma
, daily stressors, family difficulties, self sabotage, or toxic relationships. I have trained hard to help people see the potholes in the roads, and the pathways up the mountains. There is a way to face obstacles that releases their hold.

Courtney Schafer
Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified
Okemos, MI 48864
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel stuck in old patterns that are no longer serving you? Are you wanting to connect more with your authentic self and create a life in which you can thrive? Building an inner awareness and understanding of what makes you who you are, is my goal as your therapist! Working together, we can help you create a life in which you are able to have meaningful relationships and feel fulfilled. As a
trauma
-informed therapist, I recognize the courage it takes to start the counseling process. I work with clients from an Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy/attachment theory, person-centered, and strength-based perspective.
Do you feel stuck in old patterns that are no longer serving you? Are you wanting to connect more with your authentic self and create a life in which you can thrive? Building an inner awareness and understanding of what makes you who you are, is my goal as your therapist! Working together, we can help you create a life in which you are able to have meaningful relationships and feel fulfilled. As a
trauma
-informed therapist, I recognize the courage it takes to start the counseling process. I work with clients from an Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy/attachment theory, person-centered, and strength-based perspective.

Lucinda Reed-Nowland
Licensed Professional Counselor, CRC, LPC
Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience in working with children, pre-teens, teens, young adults, families and veterans. Individuals dealing with suicidality,
trauma
, self-harming behaviors, mood disorders, families struggling with conflict and children with emotional disturbance.
I have experience in working with children, pre-teens, teens, young adults, families and veterans. Individuals dealing with suicidality,
trauma
, self-harming behaviors, mood disorders, families struggling with conflict and children with emotional disturbance.
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Richard P Lieske
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MDiv, LPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Okemos, MI 48864 (Online Only)
Finding help shouldn't be difficult, but it is, and I want to make that process easy for you, from the first contact. I have more than twenty years experience in behavioral medicine, and more than 30 years in helping professions. Using a wide range of expertise and training I treat diverse concerns of pre-teen through older adult clients. By varying treatment with a number of approaches, I strive to tailor therapy to the person, not just the problems identified. I work with mood and anxiety disorders, chronic pain and illness,
trauma
, addictions, eating and weight issues, and more.
Finding help shouldn't be difficult, but it is, and I want to make that process easy for you, from the first contact. I have more than twenty years experience in behavioral medicine, and more than 30 years in helping professions. Using a wide range of expertise and training I treat diverse concerns of pre-teen through older adult clients. By varying treatment with a number of approaches, I strive to tailor therapy to the person, not just the problems identified. I work with mood and anxiety disorders, chronic pain and illness,
trauma
, addictions, eating and weight issues, and more.

Haley Morrison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
1 Endorsed
Lansing, MI 48906
I have a passion working with individuals, families, and children with anxiety, depression,
trauma
, and life's day to day challenges. Sometimes life can be hard and you don't want to face those challenges alone. My approach is to meet you where you are whether your goal is to reduce your anxiety or have a safe space to talk.
I have a passion working with individuals, families, and children with anxiety, depression,
trauma
, and life's day to day challenges. Sometimes life can be hard and you don't want to face those challenges alone. My approach is to meet you where you are whether your goal is to reduce your anxiety or have a safe space to talk.

Lindsay Doyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
Not accepting new clients
I believe strongly in the power of therapy and in one's ability to grow, change, adapt and overcome. Together I believe we can uncover and develop your individual strengths the will help you achieve your unique goals. One's mindset and the way we view the world can have a large impact on how you view yourself and those around you. Therapy can help us discover a mindset that embraces growth and change. I specialize in working with individuals with anxiety and depression,
PTSD
or complex
trauma
as well as those struggling with their body image or self-confidence. I am also an EMDR trained therapist.
I believe strongly in the power of therapy and in one's ability to grow, change, adapt and overcome. Together I believe we can uncover and develop your individual strengths the will help you achieve your unique goals. One's mindset and the way we view the world can have a large impact on how you view yourself and those around you. Therapy can help us discover a mindset that embraces growth and change. I specialize in working with individuals with anxiety and depression,
PTSD
or complex
trauma
as well as those struggling with their body image or self-confidence. I am also an EMDR trained therapist.

Kaitlyn Schmitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified
Lansing, MI 48911
Not accepting new clients
I have worked with all age groups, focusing on
trauma
, depression, anxiety, sexual assault and domestic violence, behavioral issues, and many other areas.
Hello! My name is Kaitlyn Schmitz and I am a Mental Health Therapist at Child and Family Charities in Lansing, MI. It is extremely important to me to provide a safe, open, and non-judgmental environment where individuals can feel free to be themselves and talk about anything that is on their mind. I use a person-centered, empowerment, strengths-based, and
trauma
-informed approach and I am committed to working with you to achieve your goals.
I have worked with all age groups, focusing on
trauma
, depression, anxiety, sexual assault and domestic violence, behavioral issues, and many other areas.
Hello! My name is Kaitlyn Schmitz and I am a Mental Health Therapist at Child and Family Charities in Lansing, MI. It is extremely important to me to provide a safe, open, and non-judgmental environment where individuals can feel free to be themselves and talk about anything that is on their mind. I use a person-centered, empowerment, strengths-based, and
trauma
-informed approach and I am committed to working with you to achieve your goals.

Deena Agree
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, EMDR, CCTP, CCATP, CGP
Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
I work with individuals, couples, and families, dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, identity, attachment,
trauma and PTSD
, grief and loss, women’s issues, LGBTQ+ challenges, and relationships.
I am a mature, older woman with a lifetime of experience that I draw on in my practice. I am an empathic, respectful, and careful listener. I also am a very active collaborator in the therapeutic process, sharing my insights when I think they will be helpful. I work eclectically, utilizing approaches to therapy that are
trauma
-informed, integrative, and experiential. I am trained in many different modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR).
I work with individuals, couples, and families, dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, identity, attachment,
trauma and PTSD
, grief and loss, women’s issues, LGBTQ+ challenges, and relationships.
I am a mature, older woman with a lifetime of experience that I draw on in my practice. I am an empathic, respectful, and careful listener. I also am a very active collaborator in the therapeutic process, sharing my insights when I think they will be helpful. I work eclectically, utilizing approaches to therapy that are
trauma
-informed, integrative, and experiential. I am trained in many different modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR).

Jennie Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
This has provided me with opportunities to work with individuals who struggle with
PTSD
, depression, and anxiety.
“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful parts of us.” – David Richo
This has provided me with opportunities to work with individuals who struggle with
PTSD
, depression, and anxiety.
“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful parts of us.” – David Richo

Maureen Fabiano
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified
East Lansing, MI 48823
Not accepting new clients
I specialize in a few areas including anxiety, depression, relationships including adjustment to new relationships & divorce recovery, adoption, school and work problems, substance abuse, legal situations,
trauma
, chronic pain, and end of life decisions & difficulty.
I would like the opportunity to join with you while you are facing challenging times, so you can have more of the life you want with less emotional discomfort and distress. I will provide a safe, nonjudgmental professional relationship. I will carefully listen, provide knowledgeable feedback, and collaboratively work with you toward your desired goal or goals. I have many years of therapy experience. I can work with individuals, couples, families, and children.
I specialize in a few areas including anxiety, depression, relationships including adjustment to new relationships & divorce recovery, adoption, school and work problems, substance abuse, legal situations,
trauma
, chronic pain, and end of life decisions & difficulty.
I would like the opportunity to join with you while you are facing challenging times, so you can have more of the life you want with less emotional discomfort and distress. I will provide a safe, nonjudgmental professional relationship. I will carefully listen, provide knowledgeable feedback, and collaboratively work with you toward your desired goal or goals. I have many years of therapy experience. I can work with individuals, couples, families, and children.

Jennifer Watts
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC , CMHC
Verified
Webberville, MI 48892 (Online Only)
I specialize in understanding my client’s current malady as having roots in past experiences or
trauma
.
Currently Accepting New Telehealth Clients - The first step in healing is a desire to change. I am here to help and guide you along your journey of self discovery. Together we will use the creative process into self awareness; uncovering within yourself your natural ability, your own tools and skills to create a lasting change.
I specialize in understanding my client’s current malady as having roots in past experiences or
trauma
.
Currently Accepting New Telehealth Clients - The first step in healing is a desire to change. I am here to help and guide you along your journey of self discovery. Together we will use the creative process into self awareness; uncovering within yourself your natural ability, your own tools and skills to create a lasting change.

Molly Griffin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Lansing, MI 48912
Not accepting new clients
As a therapist, I aim to cultivate a brave space for you to share your story. Many of us have experienced difficult life circumstances or
trauma
that can leave us feeling stuck. Together, we can identify areas with room for growth and develop goals that will help you reach your full potential. I work with teens and adults utilizing a strengths-based perspective. I specialize in self-esteem, body image, disordered eating, depression, anxiety, stress, sexual
trauma
/assault, sexuality exploration, and gender identity exploration.
As a therapist, I aim to cultivate a brave space for you to share your story. Many of us have experienced difficult life circumstances or
trauma
that can leave us feeling stuck. Together, we can identify areas with room for growth and develop goals that will help you reach your full potential. I work with teens and adults utilizing a strengths-based perspective. I specialize in self-esteem, body image, disordered eating, depression, anxiety, stress, sexual
trauma
/assault, sexuality exploration, and gender identity exploration.
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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.