Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Middleville, MI
I offer trauma informed therapy rooted in mindfulness practices.
Life is like a ball of yarn. It starts wrapped up nicely in a neat fashion. As time goes on it becomes tangled, knotted, and difficult to unravel. My goal as a therapist is to help you unravel those difficult emotions and encourage you when it seems like the knot will never come undone. I use body work, mindfulness, and person-centered approaches in my practice. During sessions we may sit on the floor, move our bodies, grab a cozy blanket or have a warm cup of tea. My goal is to help you find a place of peace in life.
I offer trauma informed therapy rooted in mindfulness practices.
Life is like a ball of yarn. It starts wrapped up nicely in a neat fashion. As time goes on it becomes tangled, knotted, and difficult to unravel. My goal as a therapist is to help you unravel those difficult emotions and encourage you when it seems like the knot will never come undone. I use body work, mindfulness, and person-centered approaches in my practice. During sessions we may sit on the floor, move our bodies, grab a cozy blanket or have a warm cup of tea. My goal is to help you find a place of peace in life.
I also have an endorsement for Child Welfare and Trauma, which is a lot of words to say I’m great at sorting out trauma.
You didn’t expect things to turn out this way. You’re heart pounds and your head gets fuzzy. Things are SO challenging lately. You’re feeling Overwhelmed and underappreciated, but.. I mean, everyone’s overwhelmed or feeling self-doubt and pressure, right? Doesn’t everyone feel like they don’t fit in or awkward? You’re really good at putting on that happy face for your friends & family, but inside you feel like nothing ever goes as planned, you’re stressed, unsatisfied and overwhelmed. Going to School or work causes anxiety, staying home causes anxiety and life is just plain Hard!
I also have an endorsement for Child Welfare and Trauma, which is a lot of words to say I’m great at sorting out trauma.
You didn’t expect things to turn out this way. You’re heart pounds and your head gets fuzzy. Things are SO challenging lately. You’re feeling Overwhelmed and underappreciated, but.. I mean, everyone’s overwhelmed or feeling self-doubt and pressure, right? Doesn’t everyone feel like they don’t fit in or awkward? You’re really good at putting on that happy face for your friends & family, but inside you feel like nothing ever goes as planned, you’re stressed, unsatisfied and overwhelmed. Going to School or work causes anxiety, staying home causes anxiety and life is just plain Hard!
I aim to create a safe and empowering environment built upon a trusting therapeutic relationship so you can successfully heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief and work toward thriving in your daily life.
I specialize in trauma, including domestic violence, sexual abuse, and spiritual abuse. I utilize aspects from numerous tools and approaches, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy for adults and Play Therapy for children, to create a treatment plan that is tailored to your goals. I welcome all ages and walks of life, cultures, and beliefs systems.
I aim to create a safe and empowering environment built upon a trusting therapeutic relationship so you can successfully heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief and work toward thriving in your daily life.
I specialize in trauma, including domestic violence, sexual abuse, and spiritual abuse. I utilize aspects from numerous tools and approaches, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy for adults and Play Therapy for children, to create a treatment plan that is tailored to your goals. I welcome all ages and walks of life, cultures, and beliefs systems.
As you face day-to-day stressors, worries, or fears, or you encounter struggle, trauma, or trouble, our weekly appointments can help you process what you're going through.
Great therapists are about more than collecting letters after their names. (Angela Musselman, M.A., L.L.P., W.C.S., B.C.C.) Great therapists offer connection, experience, and street smarts. Beyond my qualifications, I have over 20 years of professional experience working with individuals to achieve their success. We can work together to find your path ahead.
As you face day-to-day stressors, worries, or fears, or you encounter struggle, trauma, or trouble, our weekly appointments can help you process what you're going through.
Great therapists are about more than collecting letters after their names. (Angela Musselman, M.A., L.L.P., W.C.S., B.C.C.) Great therapists offer connection, experience, and street smarts. Beyond my qualifications, I have over 20 years of professional experience working with individuals to achieve their success. We can work together to find your path ahead.
Hello, are you struggling with anger, anxiety, depression, past family hurt or trauma?
I have been working with people for over 14 years in various settings and have found that people are typically struggling to understand themselves and their actions. Through various techniques, including IFS, CBT, Narrative, and Client-Centered, we will work together to understand you better and what drives you actions to live a healthier life.
Hello, are you struggling with anger, anxiety, depression, past family hurt or trauma?
I have been working with people for over 14 years in various settings and have found that people are typically struggling to understand themselves and their actions. Through various techniques, including IFS, CBT, Narrative, and Client-Centered, we will work together to understand you better and what drives you actions to live a healthier life.
I help teens and adults aged 8 and up, who are struggling with anxiety, intense emotions or trauma from their past.
Caught in a never ending stress volley between feeling anxious and afraid of what others might think of “the real you”. People say you are too in touch with your feelings, and at the same time you are afraid to confide in your parents, friends or colleagues. You desperately want to feel better but aren’t sure how to get there. Deep down you know you have high potential, but often feel like a disappointment to yourself and others. Your emotions feel like a burden and the last thing you want to do is share them with the people closest to you.
I help teens and adults aged 8 and up, who are struggling with anxiety, intense emotions or trauma from their past.
Caught in a never ending stress volley between feeling anxious and afraid of what others might think of “the real you”. People say you are too in touch with your feelings, and at the same time you are afraid to confide in your parents, friends or colleagues. You desperately want to feel better but aren’t sure how to get there. Deep down you know you have high potential, but often feel like a disappointment to yourself and others. Your emotions feel like a burden and the last thing you want to do is share them with the people closest to you.
Bret Alan Hoxworth
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Middleville, MI 49333
I am a seasoned, compassionate therapist, with over 25 years of counseling experience in assisting you to navigate life and heal inside & in your various relationships. EMDR is the most powerful tool for healing that I have acquired to help you find inner strength and peace. Along with EMDR, I have been trained in an adjunct treatment called LENS to reset the brain and optimize its functioning and ability to calmly focus. These adjunct treatments turn out to be a winning combination for many seeking inner peace, healthy self-esteem, & more wholeness. I am also skilled in helping you gain and maintain your addiction recovery.
I am a seasoned, compassionate therapist, with over 25 years of counseling experience in assisting you to navigate life and heal inside & in your various relationships. EMDR is the most powerful tool for healing that I have acquired to help you find inner strength and peace. Along with EMDR, I have been trained in an adjunct treatment called LENS to reset the brain and optimize its functioning and ability to calmly focus. These adjunct treatments turn out to be a winning combination for many seeking inner peace, healthy self-esteem, & more wholeness. I am also skilled in helping you gain and maintain your addiction recovery.
I am committed to providing a comfortable and warm therapeutic experience for clients to explore their experiences and needs. In understanding how your story fits with who you are and identifying ways to manifest what you want, together we'll build self-awareness, healthier relationships, and effective coping.
I am committed to providing a comfortable and warm therapeutic experience for clients to explore their experiences and needs. In understanding how your story fits with who you are and identifying ways to manifest what you want, together we'll build self-awareness, healthier relationships, and effective coping.
Tara Blury
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC, TF-CBT
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I have extensive training to help individuals who have experienced many forms of trauma, abuse, grief and loss.
Just like our thinking patterns, muscle memory & body patterns are important to address in treatment. You don't have to relearn to ride a bike after every winter. This same principle applies to stress/ trauma/anxiety/anger responses in the body & is important to address on your journey toward healing. Sensorimotor Processing helps facilitates this process.
I have extensive training to help individuals who have experienced many forms of trauma, abuse, grief and loss.
Just like our thinking patterns, muscle memory & body patterns are important to address in treatment. You don't have to relearn to ride a bike after every winter. This same principle applies to stress/ trauma/anxiety/anger responses in the body & is important to address on your journey toward healing. Sensorimotor Processing helps facilitates this process.
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Barb Nasser-Gulch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hastings, MI 49058
To heal trauma I work with a phase-based, relationally-focused integrative treatment model that incorporates all the most up-to-date research.
I work with people who experience emotional distress that they have not been able to resolve. Do you overreact to small things? Feel overwhelmed or lost? Uneasy or resentful? Damaged or broken? Chronic emotional pain shows up in your life in so many ways. Are you ready to not live like this anymore? If you are ready to dig deep, find the root causes of your struggles, and heal them once and for all, please don't wait to contact me and get started!
To heal trauma I work with a phase-based, relationally-focused integrative treatment model that incorporates all the most up-to-date research.
I work with people who experience emotional distress that they have not been able to resolve. Do you overreact to small things? Feel overwhelmed or lost? Uneasy or resentful? Damaged or broken? Chronic emotional pain shows up in your life in so many ways. Are you ready to not live like this anymore? If you are ready to dig deep, find the root causes of your struggles, and heal them once and for all, please don't wait to contact me and get started!
Bridget Nash
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Caledonia, MI 49316
Waitlist for new clients
Issues like anxiety, depression, relationship stress, difficult life transitions, low self-esteem, unhealthy family dynamics, and trauma can keep many of us stuck, and navigating those challenges can be complicated.
I use a combination of techniques and approaches including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Internal Family Systems, Attachment Theory, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy through a trauma-informed lens, to help people reconnect with their whole selves, find the root cause of their issues, identify their strengths, and begin to heal.
Issues like anxiety, depression, relationship stress, difficult life transitions, low self-esteem, unhealthy family dynamics, and trauma can keep many of us stuck, and navigating those challenges can be complicated.
I use a combination of techniques and approaches including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Internal Family Systems, Attachment Theory, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy through a trauma-informed lens, to help people reconnect with their whole selves, find the root cause of their issues, identify their strengths, and begin to heal.
Colette Purucker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hastings, MI 49058
I have worked extensively in substance abuse treatment at several different levels of care as well as trauma work.
Welcome! Bienvenidos! We all go through stages and changes in this journey of life. Some may be expected and some are surprises. This can include many different periods of crises, fairly bad times, temporary inconveniences, good times, and confusing times. Sometimes we think we made it through something, and we yo-yo back. It can be hard to process and understand all the complexities and emotions on this roller coaster. It helps to talk through this and process these experiences. Sometimes we just need support and validation.
I have worked extensively in substance abuse treatment at several different levels of care as well as trauma work.
Welcome! Bienvenidos! We all go through stages and changes in this journey of life. Some may be expected and some are surprises. This can include many different periods of crises, fairly bad times, temporary inconveniences, good times, and confusing times. Sometimes we think we made it through something, and we yo-yo back. It can be hard to process and understand all the complexities and emotions on this roller coaster. It helps to talk through this and process these experiences. Sometimes we just need support and validation.
I also offer EMDR, a reprocessing therapy that addresses trauma and emotional challenges.
Are you a high-achieving professional who feels like no matter how much you accomplish, it’s never enough? You struggle with feelings of insecurity and disconnection despite your success. I help individuals like you build emotional security, break unhelpful patterns, and create deeper, more fulfilling connections in your life. My approach is straightforward, honest, and tailored to your goals, giving you the tools to achieve the lasting change you’re ready for.
I also offer EMDR, a reprocessing therapy that addresses trauma and emotional challenges.
Are you a high-achieving professional who feels like no matter how much you accomplish, it’s never enough? You struggle with feelings of insecurity and disconnection despite your success. I help individuals like you build emotional security, break unhelpful patterns, and create deeper, more fulfilling connections in your life. My approach is straightforward, honest, and tailored to your goals, giving you the tools to achieve the lasting change you’re ready for.
My main focus is working with individuals with anxiety, depression, and trauma; specifically, trauma that is associated with medical first responders (Fire, Police, EMS) and hospital personnel.
Before becoming a therapist, I worked in different professions and experienced a variety of life’s experiences. I’ve struggled and overcome. I’ve faced adversity and I’ve accomplished dreams. I've been there, as the saying goes, and I don't judge others for going through the same.
My main focus is working with individuals with anxiety, depression, and trauma; specifically, trauma that is associated with medical first responders (Fire, Police, EMS) and hospital personnel.
Before becoming a therapist, I worked in different professions and experienced a variety of life’s experiences. I’ve struggled and overcome. I’ve faced adversity and I’ve accomplished dreams. I've been there, as the saying goes, and I don't judge others for going through the same.
Kayleigh Peffers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ADS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grandville, MI 49418
I have dedicated several years to focusing on how struggles with trauma and mental health affect emotional and physical well-being.
“My life feels so overwhelming right now” Have you ever felt this way? If your answer is yes, let’s chat! As a therapist, I work to empower individuals and couples to overcome personal obstacles. To hold onto hope when we feel lost. To lift you up in support of your goals for yourself and your relationships. I’m prepared to step into this moment of vulnerability with you to help in finding a way to a place where you can feel more balanced, connected, and safe.
I have dedicated several years to focusing on how struggles with trauma and mental health affect emotional and physical well-being.
“My life feels so overwhelming right now” Have you ever felt this way? If your answer is yes, let’s chat! As a therapist, I work to empower individuals and couples to overcome personal obstacles. To hold onto hope when we feel lost. To lift you up in support of your goals for yourself and your relationships. I’m prepared to step into this moment of vulnerability with you to help in finding a way to a place where you can feel more balanced, connected, and safe.
I primarily treat mood disorders, including anxiety and depression, PTSD, and support folks who have been diagnosed with or suspect they are neurodivergent.
I have a knack for helping people connect with their playful, curious sides, to find what’s needed for you to process emotions and get back into the flow of your life.
I often help people who are socially anxious, chronically ill, and or highly sensitive/neurodivergent learn how to take life at the pace that's best for you so you can stop playing "catch up" and enjoy things as they come.
I primarily treat mood disorders, including anxiety and depression, PTSD, and support folks who have been diagnosed with or suspect they are neurodivergent.
I have a knack for helping people connect with their playful, curious sides, to find what’s needed for you to process emotions and get back into the flow of your life.
I often help people who are socially anxious, chronically ill, and or highly sensitive/neurodivergent learn how to take life at the pace that's best for you so you can stop playing "catch up" and enjoy things as they come.
I work with teens, adults, and couples navigating a wide range of challenges—from adjusting to life’s transitions or healing after trauma, to changing unhealthy habits, working through relationship struggles, or facing legal concerns.
You deserve to be heard, understood, and supported.
As your counselor, my goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you feel truly seen—because being listened to is one of our deepest human needs.
I believe counseling is a journey of self-discovery and growth, built on small, intentional steps. One decision at a time, we work toward healing, clarity, and a life filled with greater peace, purpose, and satisfaction.
I work with teens, adults, and couples navigating a wide range of challenges—from adjusting to life’s transitions or healing after trauma, to changing unhealthy habits, working through relationship struggles, or facing legal concerns.
You deserve to be heard, understood, and supported.
As your counselor, my goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you feel truly seen—because being listened to is one of our deepest human needs.
I believe counseling is a journey of self-discovery and growth, built on small, intentional steps. One decision at a time, we work toward healing, clarity, and a life filled with greater peace, purpose, and satisfaction.
Restore Therapy Collective
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, EMDR-C, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Specializing in providing trauma-informed care, Restore therapists can help you navigate the complexities of life.
We offer therapy appointments to clients in Michigan through telehealth or in our Grand Rapids or Midland office. We have therapists who are in-network with BCBS, BCN, ASR, HAP PPO and Priority Health. Our therapists are from different backgrounds, education, and experience and are excited about helping clients identify goals and work towards making changes.
Specializing in providing trauma-informed care, Restore therapists can help you navigate the complexities of life.
We offer therapy appointments to clients in Michigan through telehealth or in our Grand Rapids or Midland office. We have therapists who are in-network with BCBS, BCN, ASR, HAP PPO and Priority Health. Our therapists are from different backgrounds, education, and experience and are excited about helping clients identify goals and work towards making changes.
Trent Morell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grandville, MI 49418
I am particularly interested in working with couples where one member is a survivor of sexual trauma.
I work with primarily with couples, but also see families and individuals interested in systemic therapy. I work with clients interested in deepening their relationship, particularly in times of stress or entering a new period in their life. My clients are interested in growing their sense of self and their understanding of how they can function best in their romantic and familial relationships.
I am particularly interested in working with couples where one member is a survivor of sexual trauma.
I work with primarily with couples, but also see families and individuals interested in systemic therapy. I work with clients interested in deepening their relationship, particularly in times of stress or entering a new period in their life. My clients are interested in growing their sense of self and their understanding of how they can function best in their romantic and familial relationships.
I'm trained in TF-CBT (under 18) and EMDR, two different approaches that help alleviate the symptoms that trauma leaves behind.
You deserve to work with a therapist that is able to meet your needs, makes you feel comfortable and, let's be honest, is someone that you mesh with! The relationship between therapist and client is the core of the therapeutic process, when you connect with and trust in your therapist you are able to safely explore the things that brought you to therapy in the first place. I believe that you hold the answers to your questions and stressors and that it is my job to provide you with the tools to help uncover them.
I'm trained in TF-CBT (under 18) and EMDR, two different approaches that help alleviate the symptoms that trauma leaves behind.
You deserve to work with a therapist that is able to meet your needs, makes you feel comfortable and, let's be honest, is someone that you mesh with! The relationship between therapist and client is the core of the therapeutic process, when you connect with and trust in your therapist you are able to safely explore the things that brought you to therapy in the first place. I believe that you hold the answers to your questions and stressors and that it is my job to provide you with the tools to help uncover them.
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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.