Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Cincinnati, OH
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Eileen Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified
Verified
I view myself as a catalyst for the change my clients need to make. Be it the effects of
trauma
, loss, addiction or depression or anxiety that are interfering with achieving her/his goals, my clients gain new insights, behavior, thinking accomplish goals and lead happier lives through the understanding, empathy, compassionate confrontation and education that I provide. I have been practicing for 30+ years and am trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities and techniques including insight oriented therapy, CBT, EMDR, systems theory, dynamic psychotherapy.
Aaron Brewer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CSAT, CTP, DARTT
Verified
Verified
Certified
Trauma
Professional (CTP) and Developmental/Relational
Trauma
Therapist (DARTT) provides treatment focused on the impact and resolution of traumatic experiences and wounds.
Counseling is a collaborative relationship and empowering process of finding peace in life, fostering peace in our minds, hearts, souls, relationships, and bodies. He seeks to collaborate with clients to identify, understand, and resolve the problems which led them to enter counseling. His approach focuses on creating safety in the therapy relationship, stabilizing an emotional crisis, processing
trauma
in the body and our personal story, and finally integrating these experiences into life. Aaron works from a psychodynamic and attachment-focused therapy perspective.
Not accepting new clients
Ed Gutfreund
Counselor, PCC, LMT, MEd, MDiv
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If aspects of life, especially unresolved
trauma
, are distracting or disturbing you; and if your anxiety, depression or grief are making it difficult or impossible to do well in relationships or work, I can help you cultivate your abilities, and be more present to your life's goodness and possibilities.
Does anxiety vibrate in your heart and limbs? Do critical thoughts chatter inside you? Is it hard to sense safety inside your skin? Are you frustrated about your efforts? I can help you experience calm that begins to relieve the impact of
trauma
or self-defeating beliefs. Your nervous system will ease, your mind can slow down, your body feel safer. I'll help you make effective boundaries, express feelings authentically, and to expand your tolerance for difficult situations by staying present to yourself. My clients feel deeply understood in complicated situations and complex
trauma
. They increasingly accept their humanity.
Barbara J Davis
Counselor, LPCC-S, RPT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
As a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in strengthening relationships in children, teens and adults with anxiety, depression and behavioral difficulties, I have been providing clients with the means to express their concerns through
Trauma
Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person Centered Therapy. As a trained therapist, the theoretical models implemented help children, teens and adults resolve psycho-social difficulties, contributing to their overall wellness and mental health of the child.
Carol Fischer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified
Verified
Are you looking for answers and cannot seem to move past problems that come up? I want to help you get past what needs to be left behind and move forward with confidence. I can help! Often anxiety, depression and
PTSD
symptoms can get in the way of your daily life and affect your happiness. I have strategies that I can offer to help you through these issues to achieve happiness and functioning at your highest level on a daily basis.
Mary Kay Giovanetti
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT),
Trauma
Focused Care, Solution Focused, Mindfulness and Narrative Interventions are also implemented.
Are you experiencing low mood, lack of energy or motivation, and having trouble concentrating? Do you get overwhelmed, feel nervous and scare to do something or avoid situations? Do you have panic attacks or past traumas that are getting in your way to the life you want? Need help with life challenges such as divorce, changing jobs or grieving a death of a loved one? If so, I can help by listening compassionately, develop healthy perspectives and work together to find effective coping skills to improve your life.
Not accepting new clients
Susan Munn
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and help people heal their
trauma
, let go of past baggage and develop compassion towards self and others.
Do you struggle with any of the following....keeping it all together for the outside world, yet inside you feel different – tired, stressed, overwhelmed? COVID-19 fatigue has become a reality and you've had enough? Thinking other people have it worse and you need to suck it up? Wanting to experience deep relationships with others, yet something holds you back? Rationally you believe positive aspects about yourself, but sometimes an inner voice tells you different and makes you feel defeated? You desire more, yet fear keeps you from making changes? If any of this strikes a chord, let me help you on your journey towards healing.
Not accepting new clients
Virginia Reid
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My specialty areas include depression, identity issues, women's issues, LGBTQ issues, relationship problems, anxiety, stress management and life transitions,
trauma and PTSD
.
As a licensed clinical psychologist I see my role as providing you with a safe, nonjudgmental and caring environment - a place where you can explore your struggles and better understand the obstacles that may be getting in the way of you achieving your goals. My approach is supportive, collaborative and validating. I see you as an active participant in your therapy - I come with experience and expertise but believe that you are the expert on your life. My role is to help empower you to build on your strengths so that you can better cope with the challenges you may be facing in your life.
Gwynn C Lamm
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in treating adults with depression, anxiety, grief,
trauma
, and adjustment disorders.
I believe in working with my clients to determine what is best for each person's life. Through a collaborative approach we will explore how your past and present relationships influence your life, and customize a treatment plan that gets you where you want to be. I walk alongside each of my clients, supporting them in their journey, and utilizing appropriate therapeutic techniques to help them reach their personal goals. I also believe in holistic care, which means that I treat the entire person, body, soul, and mind.
Keight Neoma Dijkstra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified
Verified
I offer
trauma
-informed, collaborative care that is both identity-affirming, and results-based.
Have you been struggling emotionally just to get through each day? Are you feeling unhappy, dissatisfied, or lost? Do you feel unheard by those around you? Are you struggling to move past a traumatic experience that is weighing you down? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, a mood disorder, or personality disorder?
Waitlist for new clients
Rebecca Joy Barhorst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW
Verified
Verified
The past is present for all of us in so many ways. For those with
trauma
, this is especially true. It becomes the lens through which you see yourself and the world around you. Any experience of
trauma
can fundamentally change how your brain functions. Most adult mental illness can be traced back to traumatic life events and can be significantly improved with
trauma
focused therapy. While I have a wait list for weekly clients, I have availability for intensive EMDR sessions. This is a good option for people who are motivated to treat their
trauma
and and want to make progress quickly.
Paula Alberto Emdr Marriage Trauma
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAT, EMDR, Trauma
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I have advanced training in therapies for relationship problems, addictions,
trauma
, abuse, anxiety, depression, sex addiction, and help for partners of sex addicts.
Are you tired of struggling? Do you need a JUMPSTART TO HEALING (tm)? I am now offering full-day, intensive therapy sessions to help you begin to heal more quickly. Jump Start sessions can really help with unresolved relational pain, anger, anxiety or
trauma
that is affecting your self esteem, your relationships, and your work. I can work with couples or individuals for an entire day so that you can do about two months worth of therapy sessions in a single day. This is appropriate for couples or individuals and is not a workshop, inpatient therapy, or group therapy.
Sheri McCullah Casbeer
Counselor, LPCC-S, LICDC-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have worked extensively with people who are experiencing alcohol/drug problems,
trauma
& related concerns, anxiety/mood disorders and personality disorders.
I am committed to assisting you to discover pathways to healing and wholeness - while learning to live lives that are fulfilling, meaningful, purposeful, abundant and balanced. I believe in the ability of people to heal and recover from distressful life situations including alcohol and drug issues and to learn to make healthier life choices in the process. I see my job as a therapist to help empower you to understand the unhealthy patterns in your life, so you can face life with a sense of curiosity rather than fear.
Not accepting new clients
Kate Reichman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CDCA-P
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have a special interest in individuals who have experienced
trauma
, addictions, anxiety, and mood dysregulation disorders.
CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS DUE TO EXTENDED LEAVE Hello! My name is Kate, and I am a licensed professional therapist (LPC) and Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA-P). In therapy, I aim to create a collaborative partnership to achieve common goals. I work with older adolescents (16 and older) and adults. I am passionate about wellness care using mindfulness-based practices, self-reflection, and individual strengths.
Kristin Emerling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified
Verified
Kristin Emerling is a therapist who has been practicing since 2011. She holds an master's degree in Social Work from the University of Kentucky and is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in the state of Ohio, as well as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Indiana. Kristin has experience helping individuals who have difficulty dealing with anxiety, depression,
trauma
, grief and loss. She has completed training in both
Trauma
Focused CBT (TF-CBT) and
Trauma
Informed Care.
Crystal A Hubbell
Counselor, MS, LPCC-S
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My passion has always been families and children of all ages, providing both individual and family therapies. I have worked in home and community based settings as well as school based settings. This work has given me extensive experience working with
trauma
, abuse, grief work,
PTSD
, mood disorders. I have a special place in my heart for young girls and women and feel that my therapeutic modality is especially beneficial to them. I am a listener, I hear my client's, and my sessions are client led and person centered.
Wendy Saunders
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
Verified
We all want to be happy. However, past
trauma
, relationship problems and emotional ups and downs can get in the way. Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, anger outbursts or other unwanted emotions? Have you tried therapy in the past that “didn't work”? Do you feel that no one really understands you? Are you frustrated, helpless or stuck? I want to know your heart’s desire and inspire and support you on your journey. I share a gentle mind-body approach to
trauma
, emotionally focused therapy for couples wanting to deepen or heal their relationships and DBT to explore ineffective thoughts, behaviors and emotions.
Casey Frazee Katz
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe in the power of our inherent strengths to heal past
trauma
.
The values that form the foundation of my person-centered therapeutic approach are trust, empathy, honesty, non-judgmental environment, inherent strengths, and humor. I value your experiences and approach the therapeutic relationship with the belief that you are an expert in your life's experiences. In sessions, we collaborate to enhance strengths and identify a way forward toward what you are seeking. I enjoy helping people achieve what they are striving for - relief, security, change, freedom, progress. Session time is YOUR time and I want to make sure you get out of each session what you need!
Hollistically Tailored
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified
Verified
As a therapist, I have experience with
PTSD
and specifically enjoy using cognitive processing theory with my patients to help in the healing process.
Ashley Pennington, MSW, LSW, is a graduate of Louisiana State University, where she obtained a Master's Degree in Social Work. Ashley has worked in many different practice areas, including mental health, child welfare, homelessness, corrections, and veteran services. As a veteran herself, she has had the opportunity to experience different cultures and values cultural differences in therapy. Ashley continues her commitment to veterans through volunteer work where she is a board member of Combat Outpost Robinson in Middletown, OH.
Steven Andry
Counselor, LPCC-S, CSAT, DARTT
Verified
Verified
Jane specializes in working with the partner's
trauma
from discovery of addictive behaviors.
Through difficult times it is about engaging, equipping and supporting each individual throughout their journey of healing and growth. Steve's therapeutic work has focused primarily on establishing healthier roles, relationships and habits in men who struggle with sexually addictive and/or compulsive behaviors. In addition, Steve works with restoring individuals from the pain of past hurts often brought into their relationship(s). Steve's Attachment-Based, Psycho-dynamic approach to those desiring to work through personal struggles,
trauma
, and abuse, moves people toward healing through a foundation of respect, trust, and emotional safety without judgement.
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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.