Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Erdenheim, PA
Allison Schlegel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I love supporting these populations with life stressors, past (and/or current) trauma, and navigating relationship challenges.
As a therapist, my priority is establishing a safe, secure, and trusted relationship with my clients so that they have the space to be their authentic self to create the change they are seeking. I strongly believe that a relational connection is the foundation to creating long-term, therapeutic change. My approach includes utilizing validation and empathy, curiosity, and therapeutic challenging in a way that feels manageable, and helps me meet the client where they’re at. I want my clients to leave the office feeling empowered, hopeful, and having a new perspective of their perception of the world.
I love supporting these populations with life stressors, past (and/or current) trauma, and navigating relationship challenges.
As a therapist, my priority is establishing a safe, secure, and trusted relationship with my clients so that they have the space to be their authentic self to create the change they are seeking. I strongly believe that a relational connection is the foundation to creating long-term, therapeutic change. My approach includes utilizing validation and empathy, curiosity, and therapeutic challenging in a way that feels manageable, and helps me meet the client where they’re at. I want my clients to leave the office feeling empowered, hopeful, and having a new perspective of their perception of the world.
Through my training in trauma-informed, systemic, attachment-focused therapies I can support you with navigating all these symptoms, and whatever else you walk through the physical or virtual door holding that day.
Whatever your reason for seeking therapy for yourself or your teen, I am so happy you're here! Maybe you've suffered traumatic experiences or relationships that have left you feeling lost, and are hoping to feel like yourself again. Perhaps you've been facing anxiety that interrupts your life with worry, intrusive thoughts, and panic attacks; or depression that keeps you stuck within sadness, hopelessness, or feeling numb and disconnected. Or maybe challenges within your relationships - romantic, family, friends - make it feel scary to connect with people and trust others.
Through my training in trauma-informed, systemic, attachment-focused therapies I can support you with navigating all these symptoms, and whatever else you walk through the physical or virtual door holding that day.
Whatever your reason for seeking therapy for yourself or your teen, I am so happy you're here! Maybe you've suffered traumatic experiences or relationships that have left you feeling lost, and are hoping to feel like yourself again. Perhaps you've been facing anxiety that interrupts your life with worry, intrusive thoughts, and panic attacks; or depression that keeps you stuck within sadness, hopelessness, or feeling numb and disconnected. Or maybe challenges within your relationships - romantic, family, friends - make it feel scary to connect with people and trust others.
I specialize in treating participants suffering from severe trauma, PTSD, depression, grief, IPV, sexual abuse/physical abuse/emotional abuse and transgender/nonbinary and LGBQT communities.
In many communities and cultures therapy is frowned upon, perceived as a weakness labeling the individual as an outcast. This is very much not the case. Many people believe they are alone, and they suffer in silence because of the stigma that comes with therapy. You do not have to suffer any longer. You deserve peace.
I specialize in treating participants suffering from severe trauma, PTSD, depression, grief, IPV, sexual abuse/physical abuse/emotional abuse and transgender/nonbinary and LGBQT communities.
In many communities and cultures therapy is frowned upon, perceived as a weakness labeling the individual as an outcast. This is very much not the case. Many people believe they are alone, and they suffer in silence because of the stigma that comes with therapy. You do not have to suffer any longer. You deserve peace.
People seek therapy for many different reasons. It’s not unusual for the main theme to be having discontent with daily life struggles. Our work together will center on your reasons for inquiring about therapy and I will tailor sessions in response to your therapeutic thoughts and goals. We will work collaboratively to uncover what may be getting in the way of your experiencing life with more enjoyment.
People seek therapy for many different reasons. It’s not unusual for the main theme to be having discontent with daily life struggles. Our work together will center on your reasons for inquiring about therapy and I will tailor sessions in response to your therapeutic thoughts and goals. We will work collaboratively to uncover what may be getting in the way of your experiencing life with more enjoyment.
I help high-achieving professionals and successful executives who appear confident but privately struggle with relational trauma, PTSD, high-functioning anxiety, and low self-esteem.
Using a trauma-informed approach, I integrate EMDR, IFS, and mindfulness to help you heal unresolved wounds, shift long-standing patterns, and build lasting resilience. My style is warm, direct and collaborative. Together, we’ll focus on practical, results-driven change to support trauma healing, reduce stress & restore your confidence, clarity & connection.
I help high-achieving professionals and successful executives who appear confident but privately struggle with relational trauma, PTSD, high-functioning anxiety, and low self-esteem.
Using a trauma-informed approach, I integrate EMDR, IFS, and mindfulness to help you heal unresolved wounds, shift long-standing patterns, and build lasting resilience. My style is warm, direct and collaborative. Together, we’ll focus on practical, results-driven change to support trauma healing, reduce stress & restore your confidence, clarity & connection.
Grief, trauma, anxiety, sex, gender, sexuality, kink, polyamory, relationships - I'm here for all of it.
I work with queer folks who carry anxiety, exhaustion, and self-doubt from setting their needs and identities aside in the name of belonging. Maybe you’ve been the one who bends, explains, and smooths things over so others can “get it.” You deserve to be fully seen and embraced as you. You want relationships where you don’t have to dull your spark or earn love and acceptance. Maybe you’re worried that losing a relationship means losing a whole community. You don’t need anyone’s permission to be yourself, but sometimes unmasking just feels too vulnerable. You’re ready for queer JOY and to embrace it without apology.
Grief, trauma, anxiety, sex, gender, sexuality, kink, polyamory, relationships - I'm here for all of it.
I work with queer folks who carry anxiety, exhaustion, and self-doubt from setting their needs and identities aside in the name of belonging. Maybe you’ve been the one who bends, explains, and smooths things over so others can “get it.” You deserve to be fully seen and embraced as you. You want relationships where you don’t have to dull your spark or earn love and acceptance. Maybe you’re worried that losing a relationship means losing a whole community. You don’t need anyone’s permission to be yourself, but sometimes unmasking just feels too vulnerable. You’re ready for queer JOY and to embrace it without apology.
I am a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor specializing in play therapy with children, family therapy, creative counseling for adolescents, and trauma-informed treatment.
I provide therapy based on developmental level and needs of the individual, within the framework of the whole person and founded in a safe therapeutic relationship. I also support parents in creating a healthy family structure while repairing and improving familial relationships and individuals healing from trauma throughout the lifespan.
I am a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor specializing in play therapy with children, family therapy, creative counseling for adolescents, and trauma-informed treatment.
I provide therapy based on developmental level and needs of the individual, within the framework of the whole person and founded in a safe therapeutic relationship. I also support parents in creating a healthy family structure while repairing and improving familial relationships and individuals healing from trauma throughout the lifespan.
I typically assist clients who struggle with destructive patterns related to trauma.
Hi, I am Sara, A Marriage and Family Therapist located in the Northwest region of Philadelphia. I am here to help guide individuals in building firm boundaries, developing confidence, seeking emotional healing, and restoring relationships. I have learned the power of navigating obstacles to find meaning and awareness of the true self. While individuals continue to ponder and remain in unhealthy patterns, I help break those patterns to foster healthier interactions with the people we encounter every day.
I typically assist clients who struggle with destructive patterns related to trauma.
Hi, I am Sara, A Marriage and Family Therapist located in the Northwest region of Philadelphia. I am here to help guide individuals in building firm boundaries, developing confidence, seeking emotional healing, and restoring relationships. I have learned the power of navigating obstacles to find meaning and awareness of the true self. While individuals continue to ponder and remain in unhealthy patterns, I help break those patterns to foster healthier interactions with the people we encounter every day.
You have spent years now wishing that things would be different. Your hope that things would get better once you were done school, the kids were older, you/they got the job, but nothing feels different. You are stuck in cycle, that during it's peak shakes you to your core and makes you question everything. When things feel calmer, you are holding your breath waiting for it to start again. You want to break free of this cycle. You want joy, laughter, love and connection! You already have the answers to make this a reality, maybe you just need a guide.
You have spent years now wishing that things would be different. Your hope that things would get better once you were done school, the kids were older, you/they got the job, but nothing feels different. You are stuck in cycle, that during it's peak shakes you to your core and makes you question everything. When things feel calmer, you are holding your breath waiting for it to start again. You want to break free of this cycle. You want joy, laughter, love and connection! You already have the answers to make this a reality, maybe you just need a guide.
She specializes in treating clients suffering with significant trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, marital issues, parenting struggles, relationship/peer issues and many more causes of suffering.
Arika Moody, LMFT is a Philadelphia Native who strives to service the community she grew up in, and to provide them with affordable therapeutic supports and resources. She has spent her college years in Syracuse University and LaSalle University, where she obtained a B.S. in Child and Family Studies and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has been dedicated to continuing to learn new ways to be effective in treating her clients and providing holistic treatment that includes processing, validation, and skill building.
She specializes in treating clients suffering with significant trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, marital issues, parenting struggles, relationship/peer issues and many more causes of suffering.
Arika Moody, LMFT is a Philadelphia Native who strives to service the community she grew up in, and to provide them with affordable therapeutic supports and resources. She has spent her college years in Syracuse University and LaSalle University, where she obtained a B.S. in Child and Family Studies and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has been dedicated to continuing to learn new ways to be effective in treating her clients and providing holistic treatment that includes processing, validation, and skill building.
In her experience thus far she has helped people grappling with issues of anxiety, relationship conflict, self-esteem, trauma, familial abuse, and depression.
When supporting people, she incorporates her values of anti-capitalism and anti-oppression into her practice and utilizes aspects of psychodynamic, relational, CBT and DBT theories to support individuals’ goals towards change. When useful, she will implement art therapy interventions to bolster the counseling process.
In her experience thus far she has helped people grappling with issues of anxiety, relationship conflict, self-esteem, trauma, familial abuse, and depression.
When supporting people, she incorporates her values of anti-capitalism and anti-oppression into her practice and utilizes aspects of psychodynamic, relational, CBT and DBT theories to support individuals’ goals towards change. When useful, she will implement art therapy interventions to bolster the counseling process.
Welcome fellow warriors! As a therapist, a unique factor of supporting individuals, couples, and families is their lived experience. Each story is different from the next though all share the same characteristic, resilience. Through each journey, the hardships brought unbearable pain, though underneath, the foundation of resilience is building, preparing each for managing the next difficulty in life. Resilient. Your journey through life gives you this gift, and with my commitment to upholding an authentic, honest relationship, I will travel the road with you to find your resiliency.
Welcome fellow warriors! As a therapist, a unique factor of supporting individuals, couples, and families is their lived experience. Each story is different from the next though all share the same characteristic, resilience. Through each journey, the hardships brought unbearable pain, though underneath, the foundation of resilience is building, preparing each for managing the next difficulty in life. Resilient. Your journey through life gives you this gift, and with my commitment to upholding an authentic, honest relationship, I will travel the road with you to find your resiliency.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor, trauma-informed yoga teacher, and certified doula with over 16 years of experience supporting individuals through trauma, anxiety, and life transitions.
I meet you with presence, compassion, and a steady belief in your ability to heal. You don’t have to do it all alone. I’m here to walk beside you as you reconnect with your strength and truth. I offer a grounded space for healing, where all parts of you are welcome and your pace is honored.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor, trauma-informed yoga teacher, and certified doula with over 16 years of experience supporting individuals through trauma, anxiety, and life transitions.
I meet you with presence, compassion, and a steady belief in your ability to heal. You don’t have to do it all alone. I’m here to walk beside you as you reconnect with your strength and truth. I offer a grounded space for healing, where all parts of you are welcome and your pace is honored.
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I have training and experience in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, mood disorders & eating disorders.
My therapeutic philosophy is firmly rooted in the belief that you know yourself best, and it is my passion as a therapist to provide you with the space to collaboratively explore as well as make meaning out of your own unique life experiences. I am dedicated to fostering an authentic and supportive relationship with my clients in order to promote awareness, empowerment and growth.
I have training and experience in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, mood disorders & eating disorders.
My therapeutic philosophy is firmly rooted in the belief that you know yourself best, and it is my passion as a therapist to provide you with the space to collaboratively explore as well as make meaning out of your own unique life experiences. I am dedicated to fostering an authentic and supportive relationship with my clients in order to promote awareness, empowerment and growth.
Hi there, I'm Elaine. Are you experiencing anxiety or a depressed mood? Are you struggling with a loss of confidence or finding that you dread social events that you used to enjoy? I help ordinary people to learn how to manage anxiety and symptoms of depression. I have 18 years of Master level experience in providing effective care to those seeking relief from these common problems.
Hi there, I'm Elaine. Are you experiencing anxiety or a depressed mood? Are you struggling with a loss of confidence or finding that you dread social events that you used to enjoy? I help ordinary people to learn how to manage anxiety and symptoms of depression. I have 18 years of Master level experience in providing effective care to those seeking relief from these common problems.
Melinda Stupar Fedoris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, NCC, LPC, EMDRIA
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in trauma-focused therapies.
Hello, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor from Pennsylvania. I have been licensed for over 20 years. I have an extensive trauma therapy background and have been certified as a trauma professional and EMDR clinician. I work from an inclusive platform for therapeutic relationships with clients. I work from a Health at Every Size platform and specialize in working with those in larger bodies and on breaking the diet mentality.
I specialize in trauma-focused therapies.
Hello, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor from Pennsylvania. I have been licensed for over 20 years. I have an extensive trauma therapy background and have been certified as a trauma professional and EMDR clinician. I work from an inclusive platform for therapeutic relationships with clients. I work from a Health at Every Size platform and specialize in working with those in larger bodies and on breaking the diet mentality.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who has spent over a decade working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, treating issues of trauma, depression, anxiety and relationship conflict.
In our work together, I will draw upon your innate strengths, psychodynamic therapy and cognitive behavioral therapies including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Exposure Therapy. I am a Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD certified provider. Together we will tailor your treatment to work best for you.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who has spent over a decade working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, treating issues of trauma, depression, anxiety and relationship conflict.
In our work together, I will draw upon your innate strengths, psychodynamic therapy and cognitive behavioral therapies including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Exposure Therapy. I am a Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD certified provider. Together we will tailor your treatment to work best for you.
My objective is to create a safe space for you to assist you with processing your traumas, challenges, and areas in which you feel stuck.
I provide individual, marriage and family therapy and child/adolescent therapy. I specialise in EMDR.
My objective is to create a safe space for you to assist you with processing your traumas, challenges, and areas in which you feel stuck.
I provide individual, marriage and family therapy and child/adolescent therapy. I specialise in EMDR.
I am skilled in helping people with trauma issues, depression, addiction and dealing with major life changes.
Suffering from trauma, addiction or depression can be very painful and lonely. I have had years of success in helping people heal by feeling better about themselves and how they relate to others. I have found that as you express painful feelings, you also create space in your heart to feel hope, love and joy.
I am skilled in helping people with trauma issues, depression, addiction and dealing with major life changes.
Suffering from trauma, addiction or depression can be very painful and lonely. I have had years of success in helping people heal by feeling better about themselves and how they relate to others. I have found that as you express painful feelings, you also create space in your heart to feel hope, love and joy.
Pamela Schade, LPC, Board Certified
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102
With me you will learn how to better manage any marital/couples or individual issues; marital conflict, addictions, mood disorders, grief, anxiety, lack of motivation, procrastination, transitions, or past trauma.
I use tools like bioenergetics, mindfulness, CBT/DBT which can help you reframe your story and challenge those negative beliefs and patterns, and those stuck patterns. In the beginning we will explore what brought you to therapy, then establish a therapeutic rapport to process thoughts for development of coping skills. Managing your symptoms is a process.
With me you will learn how to better manage any marital/couples or individual issues; marital conflict, addictions, mood disorders, grief, anxiety, lack of motivation, procrastination, transitions, or past trauma.
I use tools like bioenergetics, mindfulness, CBT/DBT which can help you reframe your story and challenge those negative beliefs and patterns, and those stuck patterns. In the beginning we will explore what brought you to therapy, then establish a therapeutic rapport to process thoughts for development of coping skills. Managing your symptoms is a process.
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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.