Trauma and PTSD Therapists in 89137
Dawn M Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Las Vegas, NV 89137 (Online Only)
With my current position as Clinical Director for the Center for Individual, Couple and Family Counseling in the Department of Couple and Family Therapy at UNLV’s Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, I am currently taking only online, cash pay clients. I am excited for this new role, and the opportunity to teach, supervise and continue to mentor new therapists in our field. If you are a new or experienced therapist looking for a confidential place to take on personal challenges and how they may be affecting your life and practice, I am a great choice. I am trained in EMDR, DBT, CBT and EFT.
With my current position as Clinical Director for the Center for Individual, Couple and Family Counseling in the Department of Couple and Family Therapy at UNLV’s Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, I am currently taking only online, cash pay clients. I am excited for this new role, and the opportunity to teach, supervise and continue to mentor new therapists in our field. If you are a new or experienced therapist looking for a confidential place to take on personal challenges and how they may be affecting your life and practice, I am a great choice. I am trained in EMDR, DBT, CBT and EFT.
Not taking new clients at this time. I became a therapist because I love helping others and can assist people in achieving their fullest potential. As a co-owner of Live Happy Counseling I strive to help others truly Live Happy. I have over a decade experience in the counseling field and have worked with a wide array of issues to help others feel their best. I provide a safe environment where the client feels comfortable and at ease. I demonstrate empathy, compassion and respect to everyone.
Not taking new clients at this time. I became a therapist because I love helping others and can assist people in achieving their fullest potential. As a co-owner of Live Happy Counseling I strive to help others truly Live Happy. I have over a decade experience in the counseling field and have worked with a wide array of issues to help others feel their best. I provide a safe environment where the client feels comfortable and at ease. I demonstrate empathy, compassion and respect to everyone.
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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.