Trauma and PTSD Therapists in 38116

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Tammy Davis Snyder
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Memphis, TN 38116  (Online Only)
I specialize in providing therapy to adults and adolescents, who have experienced various types of challenges including traumas, sadness, career stressors, stages of life transitions, anxiety, relationship issues and many other struggles.
There are times life becomes difficult. Obstacles present themselves and you just need guidance on how to overcome or cope with them. Situations may cause you to feel as if there is a loss of control of your life. Generational challenges, including trauma, addictions, communication problems, and stress could cause a once balanced lifestyle become chaotic. Life happens and everyone needs an advocate. For those times I am there to help clients, move forward and maneuver life, family, career, and social interactions.
I specialize in providing therapy to adults and adolescents, who have experienced various types of challenges including traumas, sadness, career stressors, stages of life transitions, anxiety, relationship issues and many other struggles.
There are times life becomes difficult. Obstacles present themselves and you just need guidance on how to overcome or cope with them. Situations may cause you to feel as if there is a loss of control of your life. Generational challenges, including trauma, addictions, communication problems, and stress could cause a once balanced lifestyle become chaotic. Life happens and everyone needs an advocate. For those times I am there to help clients, move forward and maneuver life, family, career, and social interactions.
(901) 459-5568 View (901) 459-5568
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Aileen Herald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Memphis, TN 38116  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I love to support clients in navigating treatment needs, specializing in chronic illness, trauma, and anxiety.
The way you tell your story to yourself matters. - Amy Cuddy We each have a story to tell and that story creates how we see ourselves, how we interact with the world around us, and how we manage the challenges life places in front of us. I approach therapy from the viewpoint that our personal story matters and we can change and shape our story through the therapeutic process. I utilize narrative therapy techniques to increase people's ability to have insight and self-awareness. I am also trained in expressive art therapies using Archetype imagery such as tarot and oracle cards. I am Pagan and alternative spirituality friendly.
I love to support clients in navigating treatment needs, specializing in chronic illness, trauma, and anxiety.
The way you tell your story to yourself matters. - Amy Cuddy We each have a story to tell and that story creates how we see ourselves, how we interact with the world around us, and how we manage the challenges life places in front of us. I approach therapy from the viewpoint that our personal story matters and we can change and shape our story through the therapeutic process. I utilize narrative therapy techniques to increase people's ability to have insight and self-awareness. I am also trained in expressive art therapies using Archetype imagery such as tarot and oracle cards. I am Pagan and alternative spirituality friendly.
(901) 245-5697 View (901) 245-5697
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Dr. Mardi M Smith
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Memphis, TN 38116  (Online Only)
I can currently offer appointments within 1-2 weeks. Treatment specialties: Trauma and Loss. My clients typically have tried to avoid therapy for months, perhaps, years; therefore, there are layers of issues to address. Most clients are looking for immediate solace to include feeling validated, welcome, and to form a trusting alliance with their therapist. We will establish that very quickly. While many of my clients present with relationship issues, but trauma, loss, moral injury, and unresolved grief may be at the root of the problem. I love working with a variety of clients and issues. I look forward to hearing from you.
I can currently offer appointments within 1-2 weeks. Treatment specialties: Trauma and Loss. My clients typically have tried to avoid therapy for months, perhaps, years; therefore, there are layers of issues to address. Most clients are looking for immediate solace to include feeling validated, welcome, and to form a trusting alliance with their therapist. We will establish that very quickly. While many of my clients present with relationship issues, but trauma, loss, moral injury, and unresolved grief may be at the root of the problem. I love working with a variety of clients and issues. I look forward to hearing from you.
(619) 612-5467 View (619) 612-5467
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Esteem Counseling and Wellness Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
Memphis, TN 38116
Do you consider yourself a high achiever or go-getter, but recently find yourself feeling stuck in a rut or unable to keep up with life’s pace lately? Are there times when you know you should stand up for yourself, but worry more often how it will affect other people? Well, you are not alone. Adjustments can be hard, and they can draw attention to underlying anxiety, depression and even trauma.
Do you consider yourself a high achiever or go-getter, but recently find yourself feeling stuck in a rut or unable to keep up with life’s pace lately? Are there times when you know you should stand up for yourself, but worry more often how it will affect other people? Well, you are not alone. Adjustments can be hard, and they can draw attention to underlying anxiety, depression and even trauma.
(901) 519-2436 View (901) 519-2436
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Taylor Perry
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Verified Verified
Memphis, TN 38116  (Online Only)
In this life, we are faced with many challenges such as feeling stuck, unmotivated, unaccomplished goals, trauma, life transitions, etc. I am committed to supporting you through those challenges while finding solutions to change that narrative. My goal is to create an environment tailored to YOU! Your comfort and outcome is top priority.
In this life, we are faced with many challenges such as feeling stuck, unmotivated, unaccomplished goals, trauma, life transitions, etc. I am committed to supporting you through those challenges while finding solutions to change that narrative. My goal is to create an environment tailored to YOU! Your comfort and outcome is top priority.
(901) 675-6423 View (901) 675-6423
Photo of Albert Edwin Jones - AEJ Consulting, LLC, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
AEJ Consulting, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 472-7732 View (901) 472-7732
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Ray A Turner
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Memphis, TN 38116
Not accepting new clients
My specialties include anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, treatment and testing of Police & Public Safety employees, and other clinical concerns.
I have been a mental health professional for almost 40 years in a variety of settings. My experience includes service in three community mental health centers in Tennessee and Arkansas, a State Hospital internship and four years as a Staff Psychologist with the Arkansas Department of Correction. I have seen clients from a wide-range of settings with a wide-range of challenging problems. My primary focus is providing assistance to those experiencing emotional disturbances which have become overwhelming to the extent of threatening, or actually damaging the quality of the person's life.
My specialties include anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, treatment and testing of Police & Public Safety employees, and other clinical concerns.
I have been a mental health professional for almost 40 years in a variety of settings. My experience includes service in three community mental health centers in Tennessee and Arkansas, a State Hospital internship and four years as a Staff Psychologist with the Arkansas Department of Correction. I have seen clients from a wide-range of settings with a wide-range of challenging problems. My primary focus is providing assistance to those experiencing emotional disturbances which have become overwhelming to the extent of threatening, or actually damaging the quality of the person's life.
(901) 730-5699 View (901) 730-5699

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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.