Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Ridley, PA
We offer cognitive behavioral, acceptance based, and psychodynamically-oriented treatment approaches under a trauma-informed lens.
If you are looking for compassionate, comprehensive, and affordable care as you navigate life’s challenges, the staff at Widener Adult Psychotherapy Clinic can provide you with the services and support you seek. Our clinic is also perfect for the under and uninsured. We have reduced fees to serve the community. We currently offer services at our office on the Widener University campus, as well as virtually. Teletherapy is performed using a secure video platform.
We offer cognitive behavioral, acceptance based, and psychodynamically-oriented treatment approaches under a trauma-informed lens.
If you are looking for compassionate, comprehensive, and affordable care as you navigate life’s challenges, the staff at Widener Adult Psychotherapy Clinic can provide you with the services and support you seek. Our clinic is also perfect for the under and uninsured. We have reduced fees to serve the community. We currently offer services at our office on the Widener University campus, as well as virtually. Teletherapy is performed using a secure video platform.
We are a friendly mental health practice that has been providing outstanding and affordable therapy for adults, couples, families, teens, and children since 1985. Our compassionate and caring team of licensed clinicians offer diverse expertise and are dedicated to helping people manage life's challenges. With eight locations in PA, and two locations in New Jersey. We offer flexible scheduling options, and we are able to offer appointments during the daytime, evening and weekends for your convenience. In addition, we accept most insurance plans.
We are a friendly mental health practice that has been providing outstanding and affordable therapy for adults, couples, families, teens, and children since 1985. Our compassionate and caring team of licensed clinicians offer diverse expertise and are dedicated to helping people manage life's challenges. With eight locations in PA, and two locations in New Jersey. We offer flexible scheduling options, and we are able to offer appointments during the daytime, evening and weekends for your convenience. In addition, we accept most insurance plans.
I believe that part of the human condition is to sometimes feel stuck, and I take great pride in being able to help clients in becoming more self-aware and prepared to take on challenges the world offers. By creating a safe and supportive atmosphere, I aim to help individuals and families work through communication struggles and foster a healthy sense of connection. I believe the best therapy works by exploring presenting problems and also helping people take concrete/measurable action to create positive change in their lives. Fundamentally, I hope to help people find their place in the world and function successfully in it.
I believe that part of the human condition is to sometimes feel stuck, and I take great pride in being able to help clients in becoming more self-aware and prepared to take on challenges the world offers. By creating a safe and supportive atmosphere, I aim to help individuals and families work through communication struggles and foster a healthy sense of connection. I believe the best therapy works by exploring presenting problems and also helping people take concrete/measurable action to create positive change in their lives. Fundamentally, I hope to help people find their place in the world and function successfully in it.
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I specialize in trauma counseling.
I particularly enjoy working with women aged 20-40 who are working to overcome anxiety and depression or are coping with relationship dynamics. I believe most clients have a trauma history that shapes their mental health concerns, and helping them to process and heal from this history is vital to the client achieving a better quality of life. My ideal client will be seeking to learn new coping skills, communication strategies, or relationship skills.
I specialize in trauma counseling.
I particularly enjoy working with women aged 20-40 who are working to overcome anxiety and depression or are coping with relationship dynamics. I believe most clients have a trauma history that shapes their mental health concerns, and helping them to process and heal from this history is vital to the client achieving a better quality of life. My ideal client will be seeking to learn new coping skills, communication strategies, or relationship skills.
Trauma Informed Counseling & Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
traumainformedllc.
Hi! I'm Dr. Jennifer Toof, PhD, LPC, NCC. I'm a certified trauma therapist working with clients of all ages for a wide variety of issues. My experience and warm, supportive, and trauma-informed approach will help you, your child, or your teen return to a place of peace and hopefulness. Sessions can be had in person or over Zoom. My sweet office bunny, Panda, can join in-person sessions if you/your child would like. Contact me TODAY!
traumainformedllc.
Hi! I'm Dr. Jennifer Toof, PhD, LPC, NCC. I'm a certified trauma therapist working with clients of all ages for a wide variety of issues. My experience and warm, supportive, and trauma-informed approach will help you, your child, or your teen return to a place of peace and hopefulness. Sessions can be had in person or over Zoom. My sweet office bunny, Panda, can join in-person sessions if you/your child would like. Contact me TODAY!
Rachel A. Longer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW, CET II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Swarthmore, PA 19081 (Online Only)
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist specializing in working with millennial and gen z adults, highly sensitive people, ocd, anxiety, trauma, and depression.
Have you been told you are “too sensitive”? Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety? Do you experience intrusive thoughts and wonder, “Why did I just think that?” Perhaps you are on the path of healing from sexual trauma and wish to feel more empowered. Maybe you’re going through a challenging transition and need a safe place to process your thoughts and emotions.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist specializing in working with millennial and gen z adults, highly sensitive people, ocd, anxiety, trauma, and depression.
Have you been told you are “too sensitive”? Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety? Do you experience intrusive thoughts and wonder, “Why did I just think that?” Perhaps you are on the path of healing from sexual trauma and wish to feel more empowered. Maybe you’re going through a challenging transition and need a safe place to process your thoughts and emotions.
Anemone Schlotterbeck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Springfield, PA 19064 (Online Only)
Are you feeling disconnected? Existential dread? Shame? My therapeutic style is warm, grounded and direct. I work to co-create a therapeutic space for speaking freely to address intense, painful, or confusing feelings without judgement. Connecting in the present moment opens the possibility of awareness and relief in the present moment while also addressing underlying dynamics. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, people who have experienced trauma, and organizers, artists, and people pushed to the margins of society.
Are you feeling disconnected? Existential dread? Shame? My therapeutic style is warm, grounded and direct. I work to co-create a therapeutic space for speaking freely to address intense, painful, or confusing feelings without judgement. Connecting in the present moment opens the possibility of awareness and relief in the present moment while also addressing underlying dynamics. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, people who have experienced trauma, and organizers, artists, and people pushed to the margins of society.
Do you feel overwhelmed both mentally and physically? Are you not sure what the feelings that you're having are, why you are having them, or don't know how to cope with them? I currently help adolescents, and young adults learn about anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and trauma. I would love to also branch out and work with adults as well as the current population I work with, but just haven't got the chance yet! I also help clients identify where these uncomfortable feelings could be coming from and ways that they can manage those feelings to be able to increase their quality of life.
Do you feel overwhelmed both mentally and physically? Are you not sure what the feelings that you're having are, why you are having them, or don't know how to cope with them? I currently help adolescents, and young adults learn about anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and trauma. I would love to also branch out and work with adults as well as the current population I work with, but just haven't got the chance yet! I also help clients identify where these uncomfortable feelings could be coming from and ways that they can manage those feelings to be able to increase their quality of life.
Leroy Ambrose
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Morton, PA 19070
My office setting is relaxed and comfortable, which allows clients the ability to open up and talk. I work with couples to rebuild their lines of communication and to focus on each other in a non-combative manner, this creates a bond that will strengthen your relationship. Families and individuals can work through conflict, trauma and past issues that may be causing crisis and disruptions in their lives.
My office setting is relaxed and comfortable, which allows clients the ability to open up and talk. I work with couples to rebuild their lines of communication and to focus on each other in a non-combative manner, this creates a bond that will strengthen your relationship. Families and individuals can work through conflict, trauma and past issues that may be causing crisis and disruptions in their lives.
Sarah Sprenkle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS , LPC , NIT
Verified Verified
Springfield, PA 19064
I am experienced in working with trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, relational conflict, & addictions.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself and your feelings, possibly due to trauma? Do you lack understanding of the cause & need education on how the brain responds to trauma? Do you have relational issues or anger management struggles that lead to addictive behaviors? Do you struggle with self-worth issues and feel tired, frustrated, and confused? In therapy, you will learn to identify trauma responses, build tolerance for difficult or uncomfortable feelings, & utilize various coping skills & grounding techniques. Gain confidence, take risks to address complex issues & learn how to create healthy boundaries for relationships.
I am experienced in working with trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, relational conflict, & addictions.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself and your feelings, possibly due to trauma? Do you lack understanding of the cause & need education on how the brain responds to trauma? Do you have relational issues or anger management struggles that lead to addictive behaviors? Do you struggle with self-worth issues and feel tired, frustrated, and confused? In therapy, you will learn to identify trauma responses, build tolerance for difficult or uncomfortable feelings, & utilize various coping skills & grounding techniques. Gain confidence, take risks to address complex issues & learn how to create healthy boundaries for relationships.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by emotional challenges, struggling with past trauma, or navigating complex relationships? I’m here to help. As an LPC specializing in Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, and Trauma/ PTSD, my passion lies in supporting individuals who have experienced traumatic events. I create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your feelings, identify triggers, and develop positive coping skills. Together, we'll address your unique needs and work towards a more balanced, fulfilling life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by emotional challenges, struggling with past trauma, or navigating complex relationships? I’m here to help. As an LPC specializing in Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, and Trauma/ PTSD, my passion lies in supporting individuals who have experienced traumatic events. I create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your feelings, identify triggers, and develop positive coping skills. Together, we'll address your unique needs and work towards a more balanced, fulfilling life.
my (our) specialty is trauma, substance use, and cultural alienation from ones' self and family counselor.
all my relations. as a social innovator, transformative social worker, therapist, cultural-centric healer for over 35 years, i work with families, couples and male persons- in that order- whose hearts are ready to resolve psychological issues related to oppression, racism, colorism, and historical trauma. Using cultural enrichment, through a therapy method called psychodrama, wholistic-somatic transformation is intended. In the picture is also my wife, Fatima Hafiz, Ph.D. who is may be available for sessions according to availability. On site service requires an additional fee.
my (our) specialty is trauma, substance use, and cultural alienation from ones' self and family counselor.
all my relations. as a social innovator, transformative social worker, therapist, cultural-centric healer for over 35 years, i work with families, couples and male persons- in that order- whose hearts are ready to resolve psychological issues related to oppression, racism, colorism, and historical trauma. Using cultural enrichment, through a therapy method called psychodrama, wholistic-somatic transformation is intended. In the picture is also my wife, Fatima Hafiz, Ph.D. who is may be available for sessions according to availability. On site service requires an additional fee.
Through my work at Veterans Affairs and the patient population of first responders at Recovery Centers of America, I have a specialty in trauma-informed care.
My ideal client is one with motivation for self-care, openness to change, and a desire to learn more about themselves and others. My ideal population consists of adults with a mental health diagnosis of anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use disorder, and other increasingly complex diagnoses. However, I am also devoted to assisting those seeking help without a defined diagnosis and who are beginning therapy without a clear vision of treatment needs. I welcome working with anyone who may benefit from my skillset who is dealing with life’s many challenges and searching for a clearer definition and understanding of their stressors.
Through my work at Veterans Affairs and the patient population of first responders at Recovery Centers of America, I have a specialty in trauma-informed care.
My ideal client is one with motivation for self-care, openness to change, and a desire to learn more about themselves and others. My ideal population consists of adults with a mental health diagnosis of anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use disorder, and other increasingly complex diagnoses. However, I am also devoted to assisting those seeking help without a defined diagnosis and who are beginning therapy without a clear vision of treatment needs. I welcome working with anyone who may benefit from my skillset who is dealing with life’s many challenges and searching for a clearer definition and understanding of their stressors.
Jim Houck
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Springfield, PA 19064 (Online Only)
I am the author of several books, including Reclaiming Authenticity: A Psychospiritual Approach to Transformation and Transcendence and When Ancestors Weep: Healing the Soul from Intergenerational Trauma.
I am a licensed professional counselor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and EMDR clinician. My clinical and research interests include working with adolescents and adults on issues such as depression, anxiety, loss, grief and bereavement, trauma recovery, intergenerational trauma, near-death experiences, LGBTQAI concerns, substance abuse recovery, clinical supervision, HIV/AIDS, personality, and human development. I believe in the potential of everyone to not only make sense of their mental health issues but also to be empowered to succeed in life by discovering their resiliency, strengths, and personal gifts.
I am the author of several books, including Reclaiming Authenticity: A Psychospiritual Approach to Transformation and Transcendence and When Ancestors Weep: Healing the Soul from Intergenerational Trauma.
I am a licensed professional counselor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and EMDR clinician. My clinical and research interests include working with adolescents and adults on issues such as depression, anxiety, loss, grief and bereavement, trauma recovery, intergenerational trauma, near-death experiences, LGBTQAI concerns, substance abuse recovery, clinical supervision, HIV/AIDS, personality, and human development. I believe in the potential of everyone to not only make sense of their mental health issues but also to be empowered to succeed in life by discovering their resiliency, strengths, and personal gifts.
Angela Pote
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC , ADHD-CS, PhD (s)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norwood, PA 19074
Whether you are struggling from trauma, anxiety, depression, or interpersonal relationships, it is easy at times to lose sight of who you are and not have the ability to find yourself.
Whether you are struggling from trauma, anxiety, depression, seeking an ADHD diagnosis, or interpersonal relationships, it is easy at times to lose sight of who you are and not have the ability to find yourself. Angela’s approach to therapy is trauma-informed where she always prioritizes your emotional safety during therapy. Offering gentle guidance to aid you while working within the therapeutic relationship that will help you reach your goals. Angela focuses on helping her clients develop a life that is balanced concentrating on mental, physical, spiritual, social, and emotional wellness.
Whether you are struggling from trauma, anxiety, depression, or interpersonal relationships, it is easy at times to lose sight of who you are and not have the ability to find yourself.
Whether you are struggling from trauma, anxiety, depression, seeking an ADHD diagnosis, or interpersonal relationships, it is easy at times to lose sight of who you are and not have the ability to find yourself. Angela’s approach to therapy is trauma-informed where she always prioritizes your emotional safety during therapy. Offering gentle guidance to aid you while working within the therapeutic relationship that will help you reach your goals. Angela focuses on helping her clients develop a life that is balanced concentrating on mental, physical, spiritual, social, and emotional wellness.
I also enjoy working with adults who are struggling with relationship issues, life transitions, early childhood trauma and struggles with substance use.
Life is a journey and on our journey we will experience love, joy, and happiness. We will also encounter pain, loss, suffering and hardship. As a licensed clinical social worker I offer a safe space where you can safely talk about your experiences and feelings. I want to help you trust your own intuition as you talk about your life and make decisions about the direction of it. I am accepting, caring, and supportive. I believe in cultural humility which allows the individual to teach me about their self identity to include their ethnicity, spirituality, sexual identity, and other aspects of their cultural.
I also enjoy working with adults who are struggling with relationship issues, life transitions, early childhood trauma and struggles with substance use.
Life is a journey and on our journey we will experience love, joy, and happiness. We will also encounter pain, loss, suffering and hardship. As a licensed clinical social worker I offer a safe space where you can safely talk about your experiences and feelings. I want to help you trust your own intuition as you talk about your life and make decisions about the direction of it. I am accepting, caring, and supportive. I believe in cultural humility which allows the individual to teach me about their self identity to include their ethnicity, spirituality, sexual identity, and other aspects of their cultural.
With some trauma-focused techniques & a positive strength-based approach, I will help clients explore positive paths forward with their goals.
I have an extensive professional history of working with families and couples in crisis. Many of us struggle in our relationships & find that clear communication is challenging for many reasons. The barriers may include issues with past trauma or failed attempts to find the right words during a conflict. I bring the structural therapy tools to help a family, couple, or individual recognize the triggers of their conflicts, explore past trauma & the impact it may have on the current relationship/situation, help the individual challenge automatic negative assumptions, & find a response which leads to clear communication.
With some trauma-focused techniques & a positive strength-based approach, I will help clients explore positive paths forward with their goals.
I have an extensive professional history of working with families and couples in crisis. Many of us struggle in our relationships & find that clear communication is challenging for many reasons. The barriers may include issues with past trauma or failed attempts to find the right words during a conflict. I bring the structural therapy tools to help a family, couple, or individual recognize the triggers of their conflicts, explore past trauma & the impact it may have on the current relationship/situation, help the individual challenge automatic negative assumptions, & find a response which leads to clear communication.
You essentially agree to be challenged, to relive your trauma, and to give your anxieties over to someone else to hold.
My ideal client would be ready for a challenge. Someone who wants their worldview expanded, prepared to find internal and external connection with the world. My ideal client would be someone who also wants their race, sexuality, or gender affirmed by their clinician.
You essentially agree to be challenged, to relive your trauma, and to give your anxieties over to someone else to hold.
My ideal client would be ready for a challenge. Someone who wants their worldview expanded, prepared to find internal and external connection with the world. My ideal client would be someone who also wants their race, sexuality, or gender affirmed by their clinician.
Annette Deigh, Boundary Span, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morton, PA 19070 (Online Only)
This is in addition to expertise re: lack of other concrete resources and trauma work.
When you work with Boundary Span, LLC, you are the center of your treatment, the expert of your own life. We can help facilitate the work, often systemic in nature, while working towards your personal and/or professional goals. We may pull from past lived experiences within family and community systems, as we map out the road ahead. This same "roadmap" can be true for therapeutic clients, clinical supervisees, as well as agencies and corporations seeking services, and also whether a child, adolescent or adult client. There are parallels in the work. You may have various aspects of life in which you feel "stuck". Come break free!
This is in addition to expertise re: lack of other concrete resources and trauma work.
When you work with Boundary Span, LLC, you are the center of your treatment, the expert of your own life. We can help facilitate the work, often systemic in nature, while working towards your personal and/or professional goals. We may pull from past lived experiences within family and community systems, as we map out the road ahead. This same "roadmap" can be true for therapeutic clients, clinical supervisees, as well as agencies and corporations seeking services, and also whether a child, adolescent or adult client. There are parallels in the work. You may have various aspects of life in which you feel "stuck". Come break free!
PTSD and the consequent symptoms are my specialties.
We move through institutions of power our entire lives. First, family, then we form friends at school, fall in love in college, maybe grow close to others in religious communities. Along the way, we encounter experiences that enable us to become more of our authentic selves. Sometimes, these experiences are less than ideal, other times, these experiences are more traumatizing than we originally thought. Depression, anxiety, insomnia, are a few things that manifest and these are the PTSD-related symptoms that I specialize in.
PTSD and the consequent symptoms are my specialties.
We move through institutions of power our entire lives. First, family, then we form friends at school, fall in love in college, maybe grow close to others in religious communities. Along the way, we encounter experiences that enable us to become more of our authentic selves. Sometimes, these experiences are less than ideal, other times, these experiences are more traumatizing than we originally thought. Depression, anxiety, insomnia, are a few things that manifest and these are the PTSD-related symptoms that I specialize in.
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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.