Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Waterford, MI
I have over 9 years of experience helping individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and PTSD through various evidence-based practices.
You hear the voice in your head with the negative thought cycle? The voice is not you, you are the one listening to it. The voice wants to help you but sometimes it can sound a little frantic or hopeless because of the experiences you’ve been through. Which experiences in particular? It helped you to remain in fear or in defeat during those experiences but those experiences are now over and the learned behaviors remain. We can create new neural pathways for current triggering experiences to not automatically lead to fearful and hopeless thoughts but to a more regulated nervous system with an adaptive perspective.
I have over 9 years of experience helping individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and PTSD through various evidence-based practices.
You hear the voice in your head with the negative thought cycle? The voice is not you, you are the one listening to it. The voice wants to help you but sometimes it can sound a little frantic or hopeless because of the experiences you’ve been through. Which experiences in particular? It helped you to remain in fear or in defeat during those experiences but those experiences are now over and the learned behaviors remain. We can create new neural pathways for current triggering experiences to not automatically lead to fearful and hopeless thoughts but to a more regulated nervous system with an adaptive perspective.
Over the last 10 years, some of my areas of focus include: anxiety, depression, stress related issues, domestic violence and sexual trauma.
Low libido, sexual dysfunction, lack of desire and incompatibility are just a few of the challenges that impact the ability to have a healthy sexual experience. As a professional and a LGBTQ ally, I focus on human sexuality and all the many variables.
Over the last 10 years, some of my areas of focus include: anxiety, depression, stress related issues, domestic violence and sexual trauma.
Low libido, sexual dysfunction, lack of desire and incompatibility are just a few of the challenges that impact the ability to have a healthy sexual experience. As a professional and a LGBTQ ally, I focus on human sexuality and all the many variables.
I am a trauma, EMDR, Somatic and sound therapist.
Therapy with me is a space to lay it all down—no pressure, no judgment, no need to perform. I use body-based approaches and tools to regulate your nervous system, build resilience, and reconnect you with your sense of safety, worth, and voice. We’ll work at your pace, honoring your story and building lasting self-trust.
I am a trauma, EMDR, Somatic and sound therapist.
Therapy with me is a space to lay it all down—no pressure, no judgment, no need to perform. I use body-based approaches and tools to regulate your nervous system, build resilience, and reconnect you with your sense of safety, worth, and voice. We’ll work at your pace, honoring your story and building lasting self-trust.
If you are a teen or young adult carrying the effects of trauma, family conflict, attachment disruptions or overwhelming emotions, therapy can help you make sense of what you are feeling and respond in healthier ways.
I specialize in trauma-informed therapy for teens, adolescents, and young adults, including those affected by foster care, child welfare involvement, attachment disruptions, and difficult family relationships. My approach is strengths-based and individualized, with a focus on resilience, coping skills, emotional regulation, and self-understanding.
If you are a teen or young adult carrying the effects of trauma, family conflict, attachment disruptions or overwhelming emotions, therapy can help you make sense of what you are feeling and respond in healthier ways.
I specialize in trauma-informed therapy for teens, adolescents, and young adults, including those affected by foster care, child welfare involvement, attachment disruptions, and difficult family relationships. My approach is strengths-based and individualized, with a focus on resilience, coping skills, emotional regulation, and self-understanding.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, or past trauma?
I take a collaborative, holistic approach to therapy, emphasizing your strengths and focusing on building a healthy life balance. In our work together, we’ll explore ways to manage stress, promote self-care, and tap into your full potential. My goal is to empower you to feel heard, valued, and capable of creating meaningful change in your life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, or past trauma?
I take a collaborative, holistic approach to therapy, emphasizing your strengths and focusing on building a healthy life balance. In our work together, we’ll explore ways to manage stress, promote self-care, and tap into your full potential. My goal is to empower you to feel heard, valued, and capable of creating meaningful change in your life.
Inspired Life Counseling & Coaching, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Waterford, MI 48327
***Currently--Not Able to Accept New Clients*** Finding the right counselor/therapist is a challenge. Making a decision to call when there are so many choices can be overwhelming. It is an important decision because the relationship you have with your counselor is one of the most important factors in achieving a positive outcome in therapy. The right counselor will be someone you feel you can trust. The right counselor will help you identify the roadblocks that keep you from moving forward. The right counselor will be with you as you take those steps forward from where you are, to where you want to be.
***Currently--Not Able to Accept New Clients*** Finding the right counselor/therapist is a challenge. Making a decision to call when there are so many choices can be overwhelming. It is an important decision because the relationship you have with your counselor is one of the most important factors in achieving a positive outcome in therapy. The right counselor will be someone you feel you can trust. The right counselor will help you identify the roadblocks that keep you from moving forward. The right counselor will be with you as you take those steps forward from where you are, to where you want to be.
The Restoration Village:Therapuetic&Holistic Serv
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, TFCBT
Online Only
With 10 years experience as a Trauma Focused Therapist, I honor the steps you are taking to making your healing a priority.
Experiencing scary life changing events can leave you feeling, afraid, angry and depressed, with a reeling desire to feel safe and a sense of normalcy again. Your everyday encounters can leave you feeling frustrated because of frequent triggers and reactions that make you feel as if you are reliving the event all over again. One thing is for sure, you are ready to do some thing intentional about this, so that you can cope with this experience in a healthy way. Maybe you are the parent of a child or teen, who experienced a scary event and you are looking for answers to help your child. You are at the right place.
With 10 years experience as a Trauma Focused Therapist, I honor the steps you are taking to making your healing a priority.
Experiencing scary life changing events can leave you feeling, afraid, angry and depressed, with a reeling desire to feel safe and a sense of normalcy again. Your everyday encounters can leave you feeling frustrated because of frequent triggers and reactions that make you feel as if you are reliving the event all over again. One thing is for sure, you are ready to do some thing intentional about this, so that you can cope with this experience in a healthy way. Maybe you are the parent of a child or teen, who experienced a scary event and you are looking for answers to help your child. You are at the right place.
Eva Talia Elkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LLC, MA, MPA, RYT-500, C-IAYT
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with both children and adults, focusing on ADHD and trauma recovery.
I utilize therapies including DBT to manage emotions and develop coping skills, MBCT to reduce anxiety with mindfulness, and Adlerian Therapy to foster self-growth and social connectedness. Yoga and breathing therapies reduce stress. I also incorporate EMDR techniques, highly effective for processing trauma and reducing emotional distress.
I specialize in working with both children and adults, focusing on ADHD and trauma recovery.
I utilize therapies including DBT to manage emotions and develop coping skills, MBCT to reduce anxiety with mindfulness, and Adlerian Therapy to foster self-growth and social connectedness. Yoga and breathing therapies reduce stress. I also incorporate EMDR techniques, highly effective for processing trauma and reducing emotional distress.
As a dedicated therapist with over fifteen years of experience specializing in trauma and certified in EMDR, I want to help you overcome the challenges of PTSD and chronic trauma.
I tend to lean towards solution-focused as an individual and I bring that trait into therapy. I work with you to define what you want from this process and help you create a plan to get there. I blend different techniques, including EMDR, an intensive therapy for significant traumatic events. Therapy should feel relevant, real, and useful to you.
As a dedicated therapist with over fifteen years of experience specializing in trauma and certified in EMDR, I want to help you overcome the challenges of PTSD and chronic trauma.
I tend to lean towards solution-focused as an individual and I bring that trait into therapy. I work with you to define what you want from this process and help you create a plan to get there. I blend different techniques, including EMDR, an intensive therapy for significant traumatic events. Therapy should feel relevant, real, and useful to you.
Queer & Trans-Affirming Therapist for Dissociation, DID, BPD, Complex Trauma, Eating Disorders and Identity Exploration.
As a queer, genderqueer, and trans therapist, I provide affirming care for LGBTQ+, trans, nonbinary, queer, and questioning clients. I understand that trauma, dissociation, relationships, gender, sexuality, body image, and identity can overlap in complicated ways. Therapy with me is a space to slow down, build safety and help to understand your patterns.
Queer & Trans-Affirming Therapist for Dissociation, DID, BPD, Complex Trauma, Eating Disorders and Identity Exploration.
As a queer, genderqueer, and trans therapist, I provide affirming care for LGBTQ+, trans, nonbinary, queer, and questioning clients. I understand that trauma, dissociation, relationships, gender, sexuality, body image, and identity can overlap in complicated ways. Therapy with me is a space to slow down, build safety and help to understand your patterns.
I work with children, adolescents, and families facing trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, behavior concerns or difficult life transitions.
My specialty is supporting children, teens, and families coping with trauma, anxiety, grief, depression, and behavior concerns. I draw from Trauma-Focused CBT, CBT, mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, grief counseling, trauma-informed care, and supportive therapy to build coping skills and healthier ways of managing difficult emotions.
I work with children, adolescents, and families facing trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, behavior concerns or difficult life transitions.
My specialty is supporting children, teens, and families coping with trauma, anxiety, grief, depression, and behavior concerns. I draw from Trauma-Focused CBT, CBT, mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, grief counseling, trauma-informed care, and supportive therapy to build coping skills and healthier ways of managing difficult emotions.
Are overwhelming emotions, anxiety, grief, or intrusive thoughts holding you back? I work with teens and adults across Metro Detroit and virtually throughout Michigan, supporting clients navigating anxiety, OCD, emotional burnout, relationship challenges, and difficult life experiences. I provide a supportive, culturally responsive space for BIPOC clients and use evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD. Together, we can build healthier coping skills, regulate emotions, process past experiences, and move toward greater clarity and confidence.
Are overwhelming emotions, anxiety, grief, or intrusive thoughts holding you back? I work with teens and adults across Metro Detroit and virtually throughout Michigan, supporting clients navigating anxiety, OCD, emotional burnout, relationship challenges, and difficult life experiences. I provide a supportive, culturally responsive space for BIPOC clients and use evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD. Together, we can build healthier coping skills, regulate emotions, process past experiences, and move toward greater clarity and confidence.
You may be feeling stuck in patterns shaped by trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties or major life changes.
I use CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and supportive talk therapy to help clients understand patterns, process painful experiences, and build practical coping skills. For clients who want it, I also offer faith-based, Christ-centered counseling that integrates emotional and spiritual growth.
You may be feeling stuck in patterns shaped by trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties or major life changes.
I use CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and supportive talk therapy to help clients understand patterns, process painful experiences, and build practical coping skills. For clients who want it, I also offer faith-based, Christ-centered counseling that integrates emotional and spiritual growth.
I am also a Limited Licensed Psychologist as well as a Trauma and Loss Consultant.
Feeling Stuck? Scared? Confused? You are not alone! Many people feel they have to manage life’s struggles or a mental illness alone. Working with a licensed therapist has proven to bring results for many including; depression, anxiety, abuse ( recent or childhood), people going through a transitional time in their life, alcohol or drug abuse, relationship issues, and so many other of life’s challenges.
I am also a Limited Licensed Psychologist as well as a Trauma and Loss Consultant.
Feeling Stuck? Scared? Confused? You are not alone! Many people feel they have to manage life’s struggles or a mental illness alone. Working with a licensed therapist has proven to bring results for many including; depression, anxiety, abuse ( recent or childhood), people going through a transitional time in their life, alcohol or drug abuse, relationship issues, and so many other of life’s challenges.
I'm passionate about helping people uncover the 'why' behind their emotions and behaviors, which often traces back to unresolved trauma.
Being human is hard and confusing. You're not broken; you’re growing. Therapy shouldn’t make things harder, and I’m here to walk alongside you through the messiness of it all. Whether you’re brand new to therapy or years into your healing, I’ll meet you where you are. If you’re feeling anxious, stuck, wrestling with low self-esteem, or navigating a life transition, I’m here to help you sort through the mental chaos and move forward at your own pace. My approach is warm, affirming, and just the right amount of direct in order to challenge your thoughts. I also may throw in some humor when appropriate.
I'm passionate about helping people uncover the 'why' behind their emotions and behaviors, which often traces back to unresolved trauma.
Being human is hard and confusing. You're not broken; you’re growing. Therapy shouldn’t make things harder, and I’m here to walk alongside you through the messiness of it all. Whether you’re brand new to therapy or years into your healing, I’ll meet you where you are. If you’re feeling anxious, stuck, wrestling with low self-esteem, or navigating a life transition, I’m here to help you sort through the mental chaos and move forward at your own pace. My approach is warm, affirming, and just the right amount of direct in order to challenge your thoughts. I also may throw in some humor when appropriate.
Additionally, I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy .
I am a trained marriage and family therapist, and have obtained doctoral degree in Marriage and Family therapy.
Additionally, I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy .
I am a trained marriage and family therapist, and have obtained doctoral degree in Marriage and Family therapy.
I have training and experience working with children/adolescents, individuals, and families struggling with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma and/or stressor-related disorders, parent-child conflict, behavioral disturbances, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, post-partum challenges, and self-harm/NSSIB.
I utilize a trauma-informed, solution-focused, person-centered approach to treatment with an emphasis on providing empathy, unconditional positive regard, genuineness, and maintaining a non-judgmental stance. I utilize CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing techniques/strategies to assist with achieving goals/objectives.
I have training and experience working with children/adolescents, individuals, and families struggling with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma and/or stressor-related disorders, parent-child conflict, behavioral disturbances, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, post-partum challenges, and self-harm/NSSIB.
I utilize a trauma-informed, solution-focused, person-centered approach to treatment with an emphasis on providing empathy, unconditional positive regard, genuineness, and maintaining a non-judgmental stance. I utilize CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing techniques/strategies to assist with achieving goals/objectives.
Look... I can't compete with all of the psycho-babble that my colleagues are using to get your business. Truthfully, when I try to use those words, I feel like someone out of a cheesy Lifetime movie. So, this is what I can offer you: I will listen to you, I will never judge you, I will laugh with you, I will cry with you, and most importantly, I will use every therapeutic tool at my disposal to help you get through the hard stuff... Because, in the end, it's not about me... it's all about you!
Look... I can't compete with all of the psycho-babble that my colleagues are using to get your business. Truthfully, when I try to use those words, I feel like someone out of a cheesy Lifetime movie. So, this is what I can offer you: I will listen to you, I will never judge you, I will laugh with you, I will cry with you, and most importantly, I will use every therapeutic tool at my disposal to help you get through the hard stuff... Because, in the end, it's not about me... it's all about you!
My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, recovery from trauma, substance abuse, body image and eating problems, grief and loss, relationship concerns, life adjustments, family issues, identity and sexual orientation issues, self-esteem development, immigration, and acculturation issues.
I specialize in existential/humanistic and psychodynamic psychotherapy, integrating elements of mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral techniques. I have extensive experience with college students, artists, healthcare workers, lawyers, and tech workers. I have international experience and would be ideal for clients who travel, but want a consistent therapist.
My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, recovery from trauma, substance abuse, body image and eating problems, grief and loss, relationship concerns, life adjustments, family issues, identity and sexual orientation issues, self-esteem development, immigration, and acculturation issues.
I specialize in existential/humanistic and psychodynamic psychotherapy, integrating elements of mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral techniques. I have extensive experience with college students, artists, healthcare workers, lawyers, and tech workers. I have international experience and would be ideal for clients who travel, but want a consistent therapist.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, mental disorders, relationship issues, stress management, behavioral issues, and life transitions.
I received my Master’s degree in Social Work from Spring Arbor University and use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). I can provide the support and guidance you need to process, cope, gain new insight, or work through whatever stage of life you are currently in and seeking help with.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, mental disorders, relationship issues, stress management, behavioral issues, and life transitions.
I received my Master’s degree in Social Work from Spring Arbor University and use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). I can provide the support and guidance you need to process, cope, gain new insight, or work through whatever stage of life you are currently in and seeking help with.
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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.