Trauma and PTSD Therapists in 34106
Lori Martinez
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Naples, FL 34106 (Online Only)
Hello! I'm Lori Martinez, a bilingual psychotherapist and mental health counselor with over 14 years of experience providing services to adults, teens, children, and families in Spanish and in English. I provide counseling, psychotherapy, and mental health immigration evaluations. I am skilled and experienced in trauma-informed approaches to help in recovery from traumatic events. I also help parents develop increased skills when facing challenges with children and teens. I am currently providing virtual counseling services.
Hello! I'm Lori Martinez, a bilingual psychotherapist and mental health counselor with over 14 years of experience providing services to adults, teens, children, and families in Spanish and in English. I provide counseling, psychotherapy, and mental health immigration evaluations. I am skilled and experienced in trauma-informed approaches to help in recovery from traumatic events. I also help parents develop increased skills when facing challenges with children and teens. I am currently providing virtual counseling services.
Barbara Jean Paganelli
APRN, IFS
Verified Verified
Naples, FL 34106 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Nurse Practitioner and a Board Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist with more than 20 years experience in the mental health profession providing counseling and therapy to individuals, families and couples. I have had the opportunity and privilege to help those facing issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief and loss. I rely on my specialty, Internal Family Systems(IFS), which provides a non-pathological approach to treatment. I have facilitated instruction and supervision for therapists, nurses and coaches applying the IFS model of counseling and therapy. I am an IFS certified therapists.
I am a Licensed Nurse Practitioner and a Board Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist with more than 20 years experience in the mental health profession providing counseling and therapy to individuals, families and couples. I have had the opportunity and privilege to help those facing issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief and loss. I rely on my specialty, Internal Family Systems(IFS), which provides a non-pathological approach to treatment. I have facilitated instruction and supervision for therapists, nurses and coaches applying the IFS model of counseling and therapy. I am an IFS certified therapists.
Gregory Finer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MCAP
Verified Verified
Naples, FL 34106
With thirty years of experience in the mental health and substance abuse treatment industry, I bring a full, broad skill-set to the therapeutic encounter, equipped to treat: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Addiction, Anger, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, Low-Self-Esteem.
I offer an integrative treatment approach distinguished by combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with explorations of the existential self, and meditative practices. You may find me using a CBT approach- engaging you to challenge destructive belief systems that work against your goals and cause anxiety and depression; or we may need to go slow in the sessions and hear the "story" to piece together the journey- the decisions made, the traumas experienced and the hurt and loss. All are validated, and all experiences are reviewed as learning opportunities and guide posts for the future.
With thirty years of experience in the mental health and substance abuse treatment industry, I bring a full, broad skill-set to the therapeutic encounter, equipped to treat: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Addiction, Anger, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, Low-Self-Esteem.
I offer an integrative treatment approach distinguished by combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with explorations of the existential self, and meditative practices. You may find me using a CBT approach- engaging you to challenge destructive belief systems that work against your goals and cause anxiety and depression; or we may need to go slow in the sessions and hear the "story" to piece together the journey- the decisions made, the traumas experienced and the hurt and loss. All are validated, and all experiences are reviewed as learning opportunities and guide posts for the future.
Claudia Perolini
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Naples, FL 34106
Life is full of personal and professional challenges that can leave us feeling overwhelmed and uncertain. When this happens, it can be enormously helpful to have a reliable, consistent space for ourselves in which we can search for our own answers in the context of a safe, strong therapeutic relationship. Therapy becomes a springboard and an open invitation to "go" emotionally where we may hesitate to go by ourselves, but deep down know it would be beneficial. A new relationship with ourselves may emerge as a result of this process; when this happens, our experience of life, including our pain and symptoms, is transformed.
Life is full of personal and professional challenges that can leave us feeling overwhelmed and uncertain. When this happens, it can be enormously helpful to have a reliable, consistent space for ourselves in which we can search for our own answers in the context of a safe, strong therapeutic relationship. Therapy becomes a springboard and an open invitation to "go" emotionally where we may hesitate to go by ourselves, but deep down know it would be beneficial. A new relationship with ourselves may emerge as a result of this process; when this happens, our experience of life, including our pain and symptoms, is transformed.
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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.