Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
With extensive training in trauma and LGBTQA+ issues, my goal is to support clients in improving their quality of life and equipping them with the tools to acknowledge their past, navigate their present, and embrace their future.
My specialties include couples therapy and working with military veterans and their families. I also have advanced training in cognitive and learning assessments.
With extensive training in trauma and LGBTQA+ issues, my goal is to support clients in improving their quality of life and equipping them with the tools to acknowledge their past, navigate their present, and embrace their future.
My specialties include couples therapy and working with military veterans and their families. I also have advanced training in cognitive and learning assessments.
I specialize in treating adult children of narcissists, cult abuse/religious trauma survivors, and those struggling with disordered eating and body image issues.
I offer treatment for additional concerns including: codependency/family conflict, anxiety, and complex trauma. I have experience conducting therapy in various settings working with teens and adults. I am a certified Gestalt and IFS therapist, and am also certified in Dr. McBride's five-step recovery model for treating adult children of narcissistic parents.
I specialize in treating adult children of narcissists, cult abuse/religious trauma survivors, and those struggling with disordered eating and body image issues.
I offer treatment for additional concerns including: codependency/family conflict, anxiety, and complex trauma. I have experience conducting therapy in various settings working with teens and adults. I am a certified Gestalt and IFS therapist, and am also certified in Dr. McBride's five-step recovery model for treating adult children of narcissistic parents.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional as well as Trauma Focused CBT trained.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional as well as Trauma Focused CBT trained. Through my time facilitating therapy, I have worked with a wide variety of individuals and diagnoses. Being involved in my community is important to me.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional as well as Trauma Focused CBT trained.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional as well as Trauma Focused CBT trained. Through my time facilitating therapy, I have worked with a wide variety of individuals and diagnoses. Being involved in my community is important to me.
I offer a trauma-responsive, person-centered approach that integrates both mind and body.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself or weighed down by past experiences? Life’s challenges can sometimes leave us feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to move forward. If you're seeking a safe, compassionate space to begin healing, I’m here for you. Together, we can explore what’s keeping you from living with more ease, presence, and confidence. You deserve to feel heard, seen, and understood, and I am committed to creating that space for you.
I offer a trauma-responsive, person-centered approach that integrates both mind and body.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself or weighed down by past experiences? Life’s challenges can sometimes leave us feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to move forward. If you're seeking a safe, compassionate space to begin healing, I’m here for you. Together, we can explore what’s keeping you from living with more ease, presence, and confidence. You deserve to feel heard, seen, and understood, and I am committed to creating that space for you.
My focus lies particularly in trauma therapy.
I typically adopt a gentle approach, aiming to offer comfort and alleviate your symptoms. Additionally, you can anticipate gaining insights into the neuroscience of anxiety and trauma, as well as acquiring a variety of coping techniques to expand your toolkit.
My focus lies particularly in trauma therapy.
I typically adopt a gentle approach, aiming to offer comfort and alleviate your symptoms. Additionally, you can anticipate gaining insights into the neuroscience of anxiety and trauma, as well as acquiring a variety of coping techniques to expand your toolkit.
I am a trauma-informed Licensed Social Worker who provides services for adults in Philadelphia, PA and virtually in New Jersey.
I cultivate a strengths-based, person-focused therapeutic space that is rooted in non-judgment. Using a psychodynamic approach, I collaborate with clients to address the root of their challenges. I utilize multiple modalities in my approach including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness.
I am a trauma-informed Licensed Social Worker who provides services for adults in Philadelphia, PA and virtually in New Jersey.
I cultivate a strengths-based, person-focused therapeutic space that is rooted in non-judgment. Using a psychodynamic approach, I collaborate with clients to address the root of their challenges. I utilize multiple modalities in my approach including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness.
While I treat a wide range of concerns, I specialize in helping clients heal from acute and complex trauma and perinatal mental health concerns-including postpartum mood disorders, infertility, loss and the ongoing journey of parenthood.
Identifying a need for support and reaching out for help can feel vulnerable. In my practice, I foster a safe and nurturing environment to support your journey of self-exploration and healing. I see myself as a partner in your process. My style is warm and compassionate and I employ an integrative, collaborative and creative approach to therapy. I carefully attend to how our social location in the world and intersecting identities influence individual experience. We will begin by building an authentic relationship and co-creating a direction that fits your individual, therapeutic needs.
While I treat a wide range of concerns, I specialize in helping clients heal from acute and complex trauma and perinatal mental health concerns-including postpartum mood disorders, infertility, loss and the ongoing journey of parenthood.
Identifying a need for support and reaching out for help can feel vulnerable. In my practice, I foster a safe and nurturing environment to support your journey of self-exploration and healing. I see myself as a partner in your process. My style is warm and compassionate and I employ an integrative, collaborative and creative approach to therapy. I carefully attend to how our social location in the world and intersecting identities influence individual experience. We will begin by building an authentic relationship and co-creating a direction that fits your individual, therapeutic needs.
I am an experienced and empathetic Family Therapist, specializing in adoption, foster care, trauma and grief.
I primarily use Narrative Therapy techniques to help people share their stories and gain insight into their lives. I am also trained in the Beck Model of Cognitive Therapy and in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
I am an experienced and empathetic Family Therapist, specializing in adoption, foster care, trauma and grief.
I primarily use Narrative Therapy techniques to help people share their stories and gain insight into their lives. I am also trained in the Beck Model of Cognitive Therapy and in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Currently a waitlist for new clients - If you're struggling with complex trauma, childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse, sexual assault, unexpected loss, I'm an EMDR and IFS trained therapist who can help you move beyond these stuck experiences and feelings.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of PA with over 14 years of experience as a therapist, having worked in private practice, addiction treatment, supervising, and coaching. With my therapy background, yoga training, EMDR training, understanding of mind/body connection, we work together to re-write the stories of your life to bring you peace.
Currently a waitlist for new clients - If you're struggling with complex trauma, childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse, sexual assault, unexpected loss, I'm an EMDR and IFS trained therapist who can help you move beyond these stuck experiences and feelings.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of PA with over 14 years of experience as a therapist, having worked in private practice, addiction treatment, supervising, and coaching. With my therapy background, yoga training, EMDR training, understanding of mind/body connection, we work together to re-write the stories of your life to bring you peace.
My specialties include helping individuals work through the impact of childhood trauma, depression, anxiety and relationship issues.
If you feel overwhelmed by emotional triggers, struggle with maintaining healthy boundaries, or find yourself stuck in patterns that impact your personal growth, therapy can help. I create a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore your experiences and feelings, guidance in identifying and breaking unhelpful cycles, and support in building coping mechanisms tailored to your unique circumstances.
My specialties include helping individuals work through the impact of childhood trauma, depression, anxiety and relationship issues.
If you feel overwhelmed by emotional triggers, struggle with maintaining healthy boundaries, or find yourself stuck in patterns that impact your personal growth, therapy can help. I create a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore your experiences and feelings, guidance in identifying and breaking unhelpful cycles, and support in building coping mechanisms tailored to your unique circumstances.
Do you sometimes wonder what you could’ve done without anxiety and past trauma?
Let me help you thrive. I was trained in different modalities. That makes it easier to tailor sessions to your needs. I will be a witness to see your pain; a coach to teach you new ways to think, feel, and behave; a cheerleader to help you see your strengths. Most importantly, I will be your caring and non-judgmental teammate.
Do you sometimes wonder what you could’ve done without anxiety and past trauma?
Let me help you thrive. I was trained in different modalities. That makes it easier to tailor sessions to your needs. I will be a witness to see your pain; a coach to teach you new ways to think, feel, and behave; a cheerleader to help you see your strengths. Most importantly, I will be your caring and non-judgmental teammate.
Melody Carpenter (Dascanio)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, C-PD, CCTP-II, LPC
Online Only
This type of trauma dysregulates the nervous system and must be approached with both somatic and cognitive techniques.
Will I ever be good enough?....Maybe I AM the crazy one?... Have you had these thoughts? Are you anxious, depressed, a chronic people pleaser? Have your "loved ones" blamed you for "everything that is wrong"? Do you hate the way they act around you, but then a few memories of when they were nice make you feel guilty for having those thoughts (cognitive dissonance)? This is all normal if you have experienced narcissistic abuse or emotionally immature parents. This is where I come in. Healing is a real possibility. You deserve it and I'm dedicated to helping you move from surviving to thriving!
This type of trauma dysregulates the nervous system and must be approached with both somatic and cognitive techniques.
Will I ever be good enough?....Maybe I AM the crazy one?... Have you had these thoughts? Are you anxious, depressed, a chronic people pleaser? Have your "loved ones" blamed you for "everything that is wrong"? Do you hate the way they act around you, but then a few memories of when they were nice make you feel guilty for having those thoughts (cognitive dissonance)? This is all normal if you have experienced narcissistic abuse or emotionally immature parents. This is where I come in. Healing is a real possibility. You deserve it and I'm dedicated to helping you move from surviving to thriving!
Our wounds, losses, and trauma can trap us in painful patterns of avoidance, anger, fear, sadness, guilt, and shame.
Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.
Our wounds, losses, and trauma can trap us in painful patterns of avoidance, anger, fear, sadness, guilt, and shame.
Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.
I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Racial Trauma Therapy, also Motivational Interviewing.
I have worked with families for over twenty years. I have been a coach, a classroom teacher, early childhood teacher, childbirth instructor, childbirth doula and athletic coach. My deep engagement with all stages of development informs my therapeutic work each and every day. From big life transitions down to mundane tasks, my clients receive grounded and evidence-based care that helps them find balance and resilience so that they can live a fully-engaged vibrant and flourishing existence.
I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Racial Trauma Therapy, also Motivational Interviewing.
I have worked with families for over twenty years. I have been a coach, a classroom teacher, early childhood teacher, childbirth instructor, childbirth doula and athletic coach. My deep engagement with all stages of development informs my therapeutic work each and every day. From big life transitions down to mundane tasks, my clients receive grounded and evidence-based care that helps them find balance and resilience so that they can live a fully-engaged vibrant and flourishing existence.
I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced significant life stressors or trauma.
Hi, my name is Lauren Williams. I believe that the foundation of effective therapy lies in the relationship between therapist and client. My approach is rooted in creating a safe, trusting, and compassionate space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. I work with individuals who are ready to engage in a collaborative process, exploring the challenges they face and discovering pathways to healing and personal growth.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years of experience. My goal is to walk alongside you as we work together to better understand your struggles and uncover your strengths.
I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced significant life stressors or trauma.
Hi, my name is Lauren Williams. I believe that the foundation of effective therapy lies in the relationship between therapist and client. My approach is rooted in creating a safe, trusting, and compassionate space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. I work with individuals who are ready to engage in a collaborative process, exploring the challenges they face and discovering pathways to healing and personal growth.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years of experience. My goal is to walk alongside you as we work together to better understand your struggles and uncover your strengths.
I take a trauma-focused and person-centered approach to my practice.
I work with adults and adolescents suffering from depression, anxiety disorders, and the effects of trauma. My focus is treating Posts Traumatic Stress Disorder, Major Depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, grief and loss, Bipolar Disorder, and other disorders.
I take a trauma-focused and person-centered approach to my practice.
I work with adults and adolescents suffering from depression, anxiety disorders, and the effects of trauma. My focus is treating Posts Traumatic Stress Disorder, Major Depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, grief and loss, Bipolar Disorder, and other disorders.
I specialize in guiding clients through life transitions, reducing their trauma and stress using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and building safe and satisfying relationships using the Imago Relationship model.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed? Struggling with your relationships? We humans are wired for connection. When life's experiences damage those connections, we end up depressed, anxious, angry & unhappy, often turning to unhealthy lifestyles including alcohol, food, drugs & overspending. We suffer & our relationships suffer. Therapy allows time for exploring these disconnections & learning new skills for connecting to ourselves, others & the world, so we can live the life we want. I can help you clarify & work productively with these issues, develop your strengths, & experience a greater overall sense of well-being.
I specialize in guiding clients through life transitions, reducing their trauma and stress using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and building safe and satisfying relationships using the Imago Relationship model.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed? Struggling with your relationships? We humans are wired for connection. When life's experiences damage those connections, we end up depressed, anxious, angry & unhappy, often turning to unhealthy lifestyles including alcohol, food, drugs & overspending. We suffer & our relationships suffer. Therapy allows time for exploring these disconnections & learning new skills for connecting to ourselves, others & the world, so we can live the life we want. I can help you clarify & work productively with these issues, develop your strengths, & experience a greater overall sense of well-being.
Occasionally, our path becomes clouded with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, eating disorders, trauma, etc.
I typically work with clients seeking support around trauma, self-esteem, and relationship dynamics. Many are navigating the impacts of codependency, perfectionism, and family trauma. My approach is grounded in mindfulness therapy and trauma-informed care, helping clients develop greater self-awareness, heal from past wounds.
Occasionally, our path becomes clouded with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, eating disorders, trauma, etc.
I typically work with clients seeking support around trauma, self-esteem, and relationship dynamics. Many are navigating the impacts of codependency, perfectionism, and family trauma. My approach is grounded in mindfulness therapy and trauma-informed care, helping clients develop greater self-awareness, heal from past wounds.
Experiencing depression, anxiety, or trauma can affect us to the point that is debilitating.
I can help you find your footing in the midst of chaos and learn how to develop effective tools in a safe and non-judgmental space while keeping it real. I specialize in EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Process Centered Counseling, and Trauma Focused Therapy.
Experiencing depression, anxiety, or trauma can affect us to the point that is debilitating.
I can help you find your footing in the midst of chaos and learn how to develop effective tools in a safe and non-judgmental space while keeping it real. I specialize in EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Process Centered Counseling, and Trauma Focused Therapy.
Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in serving women between the ages of 21-65 who desire informed, compassionate, creative, yet practical support to live well even as they manage trauma, sexual assault/abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, and loss, workplace or career challenges, relationships, and identity shifts and changes.
I partner with clients to provide effective clinical practices that support and equip them to process past and present experiences while strategically progressing forward to live their lives well. While I utilize talk therapy, I also incorporate writing, reading, and guided imagery to support clients and pull from CBT, systems, and humanitistic therapies.
Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in serving women between the ages of 21-65 who desire informed, compassionate, creative, yet practical support to live well even as they manage trauma, sexual assault/abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, and loss, workplace or career challenges, relationships, and identity shifts and changes.
I partner with clients to provide effective clinical practices that support and equip them to process past and present experiences while strategically progressing forward to live their lives well. While I utilize talk therapy, I also incorporate writing, reading, and guided imagery to support clients and pull from CBT, systems, and humanitistic therapies.
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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.