Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Dayton, OH
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Melissa K Payne
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LICDC
Verified
Verified
I am a
trauma
therapist with over 10 years of experience with dual disorders, substance use disorders,
PTSD
and specialize in complex
trauma
.
The counseling relationship is an agreement we enter into together; it is a collaborative relationship where, as a team, we work toward your goal. My aim is to be a source of support and guidance to help you reach wellness, inner peace, healing, and in becoming your best self as you see it. I will support you in defining what wellness looks like and means to you and together we can work to achieve that vision.
Waitlist for new clients

Ri Molnar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified
Verified
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, childhood
trauma
, or mood swings? Do you have trouble speaking up for yourself, asking for what you need, or setting healthy boundaries? Is the "new normal" not supporting your needs? I'd love to unpack that with you, and support you in building a life that fulfills you! This is your journey, and as your therapist, I can be a helpful guide along the way. Sometimes folks are afraid of "starting over with a new therapist" or "having to rehash the past". It's totally valid to be nervous about opening up to a new person, practically a stranger, but we can start on this new path together!
Not accepting new clients

Denetta Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, CATP
Verified
Verified
I am an African American Independently Licensed Social Worker, who has much experience working with African American Women, Children, and Families. I am here to assist children, adolescents, and families with adoption and attachment issues. I am also a Certified Child Adolescent
Trauma
Professional. I also assist Adult Clients, especially African American Women with issues of
trauma
and decision making.

Sarah Collinsworth
Counselor, LPCC-S, LICDCCS, MBA
Verified
Verified
Whether it’s mental health,
trauma
, substance use disorder or women’s issues, I have an extensive history working with people in all of these areas.
*** Accepting new patients. I am only offering telehealth services.*** Hi, I’m Sarah and I have had the pleasure of helping individuals grow and heal for more than 12 years. Life can be hard and it can feel even harder when you are navigating it by yourself. I would love to walk alongside you through whatever challenges you are currently facing. This is a safe space. I offer a judgement free environment, where you will be heard. Together we will develop a blueprint just for you. A personalized plan that allows you to move forward in life in a healthy manner.

Glenna Darnell-Baughman
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified
Verified
My years of experience are with children and adults experiencing a variety of issues including anxiety, addiction, depression and
trauma
/
ptsd
.
I would like to have the opportunity to help you gain a better sense of balance in your relationships and personal growth. I offer supportive and compassionate counseling to help empower you in meeting life's struggles in the fast-paced society in which we live.

Frances M Duncan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LISW
Verified
Verified
I have extensive training and expertise in the treatment of
trauma
, including sexual abuse.
I feel it is important to offer expert quality care that is compassionate, and tailored to each person's uniqueness as an individual. I have 33 years of clinical experience working with children, teens, families, and adults facing various life challenges. Time passes quickly. We often spend our days unhappy, and stressed. Sometimes it can be difficult to see beyond the hardships, and realize what matters most to us. If you can't change a situation, change your perspective.

Bradford Meyers
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Meyers has specialized experience in working with undergraduate and graduate students, healthcare professionals, and
trauma
.
Building a trusting, collaborative relationship is at the forefront of my work, though I’m aware this looks differently with each of my clients. I see the process of change as occurring in the context of relationships and through exploration of patterns that may be preventing one from living a fulfilling life. Through the discovery of these patterns, we can begin to understand how to live life more genuinely. I am a relational and psychodynamic therapist who incorporates various therapeutic approaches and interventions, including cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques.

Kristy S Dillon
Counselor, MS, LPCC-S
Verified
Verified
I have significant experience working with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse (both men and women),
PTSD
, depression, anxiety, gay and lesbian issues, or those questioning their sexual orientation, relationship issues, parenting, and HIV/AIDS.
If you are looking for a safe, compassionate, nonjudgemental person to talk to about the problems you are having, I can help. I have 20+ years of experience in the counseling field. I have worked in a variety of settings including a community mental health center, a private psychiatric office, a school setting, and an alcohol and drug treatment center. My goal is to help you achieve your goals, which might include helping you identify your strengths, improve your relationships, reduce negative symptoms, teach coping skills, enhance your self esteem, help you express your emotions, and provide support and guidance.
Waitlist for new clients

Susanne Marie Mackenzie
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
As of 03/13/2023 I am full. I will have availability in late April My hours are 9 to 5, Monday through Friday. If you have
trauma
in your past, then I can help! I love EMDR and how effective it is. Therapy is more than "just talking". It can help you to learn new ways of thinking, and new coping skills. Let's take the journey towards healing together. I have over 25 years of experience in outpatient mental health , and I have seen numerous people grow and change in order to live their best life. As an experienced LPCC Mental Health counselor who is EMDR certified, I love seeing people heal from their
trauma
experience.

Charles A Roberts
Counselor, LPCC-S, CSAT, DARTT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Anxiety, shame, depression, and relationship stress are some of the most common impacts of
trauma
. Whether you have experienced
trauma
from childhood abuse or neglect, interpersonal violence, combat, infidelity or from your calling as a first responder or mental health professional, you deserve liberation. If you are stuck, overwhelmed or hopeless, I would be honored to sit with you, hear your story and help you find or restore joy and peace in your life.

Shawnmari Kaiser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified
Verified
I have been providing therapeutic services for over twenty five years working with clients in both inpatient and outpatient settings where I have provided crisis intervention, counseling and support in areas of acute, chronic, terminal medical illnesses or
trauma
circumstances, as well as, people experiencing depression, anxiety, addictions and other mental health concerns.

Jessica White
Counselor, LPCC-S, CTS
Verified
Verified
"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the end." C.S. Lewis. Allow me to help you work through the beginning to get to a new ending. I am a Certified
Trauma
Specialist. I have over 10 years of experience working with at risk youth and families through all types of difficulties including mental health issues and life issues. This includes working with those who have a history of
Trauma
/
PTSD
, Anxiety, ADHD and Depression.

Karissa DeLorme-Shives
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with youth and families who have experienced
trauma
, have difficulty regulating their emotions, or are having difficulties in school. I understand it can be difficult for a child or adolescent to seek mental health services; I use various techniques including play and art to help engage my clients in the counseling process. I make sure to involve clients in every step of the way to ensure that the treatment plan and interventions meet the client’s unique needs. I also offer tele-counseling if transportation is an issue or you simply want to stay home!

Rebecca Lynn Tuck
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC-s, LICDC
Verified
Verified
Issues and concerns Rebecca can address include couples with
trauma
and affairs, addictions, and relational conflict and distress. Rebecca can assist couples with discernment counseling in which one or both partners are unsure if they want to stay in the relationship. Rebecca treats individuals with a history of developmental
trauma
, individuals struggling with depression, anxiety and
PTSD
.

Darryl Collier-Freed
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, IMFT
Verified
Verified
I most often work with an individual adult or teen who wants healing and growth: healing from
trauma
and pain, growth in relationships with others and within self. Most clients have a desire for more connection, truthfulness about themselves and their world, peace, and spiritual life. I also enjoy working with couples and families toward better communication and relational health.

Emily Riggs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about women feeling invited to the table of their own lives and empowered to make changes to help them hope, heal, and live wholeheartedly. I specialize in providing mental health therapy with an emphasis on grief, loss,
trauma
, anxiety, depression, and women's issues. I work with a variety of therapeutic models and skills to best come alongside my clients on their unique journeys.
Not accepting new clients

Robin C Bashaw-Cordell
Counselor, MS, LPCC-S, CTS
Verified
Verified
One of the areas has been
trauma
specific.
"There are far better things ahead than those we leave behind." C.S Lewis. If you are ready for your life to be different and you would like some help getting it there I would welcome the opportunity to go through that process with you. In the 14 years I have been in my profession I have worked in a variety of settings with adults, adolescents and children and have enjoyed every part of it equally. Each therapeutic relationship is different. I appreciate and value each dynamic with recognition of the unique opportunities they bring.

Jessica R Beadel Phd Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a highly trained psychologist and researcher specializing in anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders,
trauma and PTSD
, depression, and stress and adjustment.
Reaching out for help with mental health issues can be extremely difficult, and your bravery has led you to take this first step. Now that you have made it this far, I can assure you that there is a well-traveled path to wellness that is waiting for you. My goal is to help guide you on this path to meaningful change so that you can realize your full potential.
Not accepting new clients

Allison Rice Custar
Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S
Verified
Verified
Areas of expertise include: anxiety, depression, stress management, self-esteem, abuse and
trauma
, grief/loss, relational issues, substance abuse, and LGBTQIA+.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory Designation and I have 13+ years of experience providing mental health and substance use treatment to children, adolescents, teenagers, adults, couples, and families. I utilize many different models of therapy to help clients reach their specific goals including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and EMDR. Areas of expertise include: anxiety, depression, stress management, self-esteem, abuse and
trauma
, grief/loss, relational issues, substance abuse, and LGBTQIA+

Bonita Ashe, Five Stones Therapy, LLC.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
You are most likely overwhelmed by which therapist to choose; your symptoms don’t seem to “match” anyone. However, you do know anxiety and/or depression has you feeling off-balance, or unresolved
trauma
is causing you to feel sad and isolated. Instead of seeing life in color, everything is “black and white”. Where you once were the life of the party, now sleep sounds so much better. You have a desperate need to “feel” again, because right now you just feel numb. I will provide a compassionate and supportive environment for you that is conducive to healing and self-discovery.
Dayton, OH 45432
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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.