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Kendrick S Lutz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
I can teach you coping skills to meet life's daily challenges, whether you are feeling depressed, anxious, struggling with grief, dealing with PTSD, marital or family conflict.
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by! Do you ever think to yourself, "What's wrong with me?" or "How come I cannot snap out of it?" Let me tell you, there is nothing wrong with you and you simply cannot snap out of it. There are a lot of social stigmas when we have emotional struggles; we internalize these beliefs. Sometimes, we resist seeking treatment because it can be seen as a weakness because of underlying trauma or experience. This worsens over time whether you are depressed, anxious, fearful, frustrated, resentful, or angry. I believe many of us want to have understanding, support, empathy, and new coping methods.
I can teach you coping skills to meet life's daily challenges, whether you are feeling depressed, anxious, struggling with grief, dealing with PTSD, marital or family conflict.
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by! Do you ever think to yourself, "What's wrong with me?" or "How come I cannot snap out of it?" Let me tell you, there is nothing wrong with you and you simply cannot snap out of it. There are a lot of social stigmas when we have emotional struggles; we internalize these beliefs. Sometimes, we resist seeking treatment because it can be seen as a weakness because of underlying trauma or experience. This worsens over time whether you are depressed, anxious, fearful, frustrated, resentful, or angry. I believe many of us want to have understanding, support, empathy, and new coping methods.
(719) 224-6041 View (719) 224-6041
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Constance Pettitt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Fountain, CO 80817
I specialize in working with children, veterans, substance abuse, and trauma.
I am a dedicated therapist who treasures faith, empathy, and the strength of families. With a deep-rooted belief in the power of faith as a guiding force, I integrate spiritual principles into my practice to provide holistic support to individuals and families navigating life's challenges. I specialize in substance abuse, trauma, grief and play therapy.
I specialize in working with children, veterans, substance abuse, and trauma.
I am a dedicated therapist who treasures faith, empathy, and the strength of families. With a deep-rooted belief in the power of faith as a guiding force, I integrate spiritual principles into my practice to provide holistic support to individuals and families navigating life's challenges. I specialize in substance abuse, trauma, grief and play therapy.
(719) 212-1214 View (719) 212-1214
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Linda Goerner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80220
I help people overcome anxiety, trauma, and depression. Individuals, and families are welcome. I am passionate about working with diverse clientele, especially people who suffer from traumatic childhoods. I use EMDR, Somatic therapy, talk therapy, and CBT for your unique situation.
I help people overcome anxiety, trauma, and depression. Individuals, and families are welcome. I am passionate about working with diverse clientele, especially people who suffer from traumatic childhoods. I use EMDR, Somatic therapy, talk therapy, and CBT for your unique situation.
(720) 806-4484 View (720) 806-4484
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Natalie Gavic
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
These have helped me assist individuals/families with trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues (parenting, intimacy, communication).
Are there common themes or patterns coming up in your life that aren’t shifting? Are you hoping to find more meaning or connection in life? In my 12 years of experience I offer knowledge, strategies, and ways to gain awareness and change. The environment I provide to my clients is one with honesty, openness, safety, and compassion. Therapy with me is a place to become curious and more aware about yourself and your relationships in order to shift the patterns that exist.
These have helped me assist individuals/families with trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues (parenting, intimacy, communication).
Are there common themes or patterns coming up in your life that aren’t shifting? Are you hoping to find more meaning or connection in life? In my 12 years of experience I offer knowledge, strategies, and ways to gain awareness and change. The environment I provide to my clients is one with honesty, openness, safety, and compassion. Therapy with me is a place to become curious and more aware about yourself and your relationships in order to shift the patterns that exist.
(970) 436-9840 View (970) 436-9840
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Josiah Greever
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80228
I assist my clients to navigate trauma, manage anxiety, address sexual addiction, develop self-esteem, and resolve marital/couples issues as they move forward.
Are your past experiences or current struggles leading you to lash out, withdraw, make unwise decisions, or disrupt your relationships? Maybe it feels like no matter what you try, you just can't get it right. Life has a (not so funny) way of bringing difficulties that leave us wounded and disconnected. As our pain deepens, we develop coping strategies to numb and protect ourselves. These painful experiences and defense patterns can have long-lasting detrimental effects that deprive us of joy and meaning. However, although painful, these places of darkness can be catalysts to rewrite our story and move us towards healing.
I assist my clients to navigate trauma, manage anxiety, address sexual addiction, develop self-esteem, and resolve marital/couples issues as they move forward.
Are your past experiences or current struggles leading you to lash out, withdraw, make unwise decisions, or disrupt your relationships? Maybe it feels like no matter what you try, you just can't get it right. Life has a (not so funny) way of bringing difficulties that leave us wounded and disconnected. As our pain deepens, we develop coping strategies to numb and protect ourselves. These painful experiences and defense patterns can have long-lasting detrimental effects that deprive us of joy and meaning. However, although painful, these places of darkness can be catalysts to rewrite our story and move us towards healing.
(720) 446-8439 View (720) 446-8439
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Melanie Protzmann
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, EMDR, DBT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
My training involves helping those with trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, and mood instability.
Life can be challenging. Whether you are struggling from issues from the past or adjusting to new circumstances, I want to be a support to help you overcome life's challenges. My goal is to provide a safe and trusting environment for you to talk, listen and offer support, feedback, and skills, and encourage you as you grow.
My training involves helping those with trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, and mood instability.
Life can be challenging. Whether you are struggling from issues from the past or adjusting to new circumstances, I want to be a support to help you overcome life's challenges. My goal is to provide a safe and trusting environment for you to talk, listen and offer support, feedback, and skills, and encourage you as you grow.
(719) 422-4052 View (719) 422-4052
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Dr. Ezzat Moghazy - Hypnotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, CHT, MindMap, CAHA, RMT, REIKI
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80209
I can help you to be free from trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and weight.
Looking for a Doctor and Hypnotherapist who can help you break through all the various issues holding you back in life so that you may find love, health, and abundance. I want to see you achieve true happiness and fulfill your dreams. I ensure that every moment of each session is focused and productive. While providing evidence-based medicine in my hypnotherapy services in a welcoming, harmonic, safe, confident, and relaxing environment. You will find me to be a passionate listener, have a genuine heart to feel your emotions, and have the professional expertise to help you address your concerns.
I can help you to be free from trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and weight.
Looking for a Doctor and Hypnotherapist who can help you break through all the various issues holding you back in life so that you may find love, health, and abundance. I want to see you achieve true happiness and fulfill your dreams. I ensure that every moment of each session is focused and productive. While providing evidence-based medicine in my hypnotherapy services in a welcoming, harmonic, safe, confident, and relaxing environment. You will find me to be a passionate listener, have a genuine heart to feel your emotions, and have the professional expertise to help you address your concerns.
(720) 679-1324 View (720) 679-1324
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Cindy Wendling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, GEP
Verified Verified
Sedalia, CO 80135
My main focus areas are complex trauma, addiction, identity forming, grief, anxiety, attachment, and multicultural struggles.
I have been in the field of Mental health and counseling for close to 20 years. Guiding teens and families in wilderness therapy, working in schools with adolescents and families, with addiction and recovery, and managing a family stabilization program with immigrants and refugees. I come to this relationship as a human first, with the invitation to reconnect with your authentic being more deeply, learning to trust the innate knowing of your highest self and stepping more fully towards healing. When deepening relationship with the natural world around I believe it helps us to better understand the world within.
My main focus areas are complex trauma, addiction, identity forming, grief, anxiety, attachment, and multicultural struggles.
I have been in the field of Mental health and counseling for close to 20 years. Guiding teens and families in wilderness therapy, working in schools with adolescents and families, with addiction and recovery, and managing a family stabilization program with immigrants and refugees. I come to this relationship as a human first, with the invitation to reconnect with your authentic being more deeply, learning to trust the innate knowing of your highest self and stepping more fully towards healing. When deepening relationship with the natural world around I believe it helps us to better understand the world within.
(720) 741-7782 View (720) 741-7782
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Boulder Emotional Wellness
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
Individual somatic and trauma focused psychotherapy for teens and adults.
Affordable psychotherapy services. Low-fee private-pay and Medicaid for individuals, couples, families, teens, and children. Services are provided by licensed clinicians, pre-licensure psychotherapists, and supervised Masters level interns.
Individual somatic and trauma focused psychotherapy for teens and adults.
Affordable psychotherapy services. Low-fee private-pay and Medicaid for individuals, couples, families, teens, and children. Services are provided by licensed clinicians, pre-licensure psychotherapists, and supervised Masters level interns.
(720) 509-9499 x101 View (720) 509-9499 x101
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Joni M Lownsdale
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canon City, CO 81212
Have you experienced trauma, and all of the accompanying depression, anxiety, and distractions often used to cope with such issues? Do you struggle with feeling good enough or being discouraged about your ability to handle the challenges of life? I want to help you create change in your life, especially your beliefs about yourself and your future. I work with adults and adolescents, and have experience with Native Americans and first responders. I want to help you move forward from what has held you back so far.
Have you experienced trauma, and all of the accompanying depression, anxiety, and distractions often used to cope with such issues? Do you struggle with feeling good enough or being discouraged about your ability to handle the challenges of life? I want to help you create change in your life, especially your beliefs about yourself and your future. I work with adults and adolescents, and have experience with Native Americans and first responders. I want to help you move forward from what has held you back so far.
(719) 735-5410 View (719) 735-5410
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Jesse Sunshine Lyon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Aurora, CO 80014  (Online Only)
Have you ever asked yourself, “What am I doing?” What if I told you the issue isn’t WHAT you are doing but WHY you are doing it? My therapeutic approach is psychodynamic and together we will dive into the places that scare you and liberate you from self-limiting beliefs. I specialize in anxiety, depression, PTSD, post-partum depression, sexuality, personality disorders, and relationship trauma.
Have you ever asked yourself, “What am I doing?” What if I told you the issue isn’t WHAT you are doing but WHY you are doing it? My therapeutic approach is psychodynamic and together we will dive into the places that scare you and liberate you from self-limiting beliefs. I specialize in anxiety, depression, PTSD, post-partum depression, sexuality, personality disorders, and relationship trauma.
(720) 575-3655 View (720) 575-3655
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Nexus Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work Candidate , MSW, SWC
Verified Verified
I believe symptoms such as those associated with trauma, stress, and anxiety are held in both the mind and the body.
I am happy you are here. Whatever the struggles you may be facing, you have turned toward therapy because you have a desire to work toward healing, change, and growth in your life. That is a brave and commendable thing! With me, you will not be alone in your journey. I will be with you in your pain, and I will be with you as you develop new ways of thinking, feeling, and being. I will be with you as your suffering lessens, and I will be there to celebrate you as you move toward increased freedom, balance, and joy.
I believe symptoms such as those associated with trauma, stress, and anxiety are held in both the mind and the body.
I am happy you are here. Whatever the struggles you may be facing, you have turned toward therapy because you have a desire to work toward healing, change, and growth in your life. That is a brave and commendable thing! With me, you will not be alone in your journey. I will be with you in your pain, and I will be with you as you develop new ways of thinking, feeling, and being. I will be with you as your suffering lessens, and I will be there to celebrate you as you move toward increased freedom, balance, and joy.
(719) 631-3750 View (719) 631-3750
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Justin Griepentrog
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Aurora, CO 80014
Over the years I've grown from a highly trained neuropsychotherapy trauma-model, into one that always starts with a Rogerian approach - one that's personable, real, and authentic.
Change is hard. Growing into the best version of yourself is worth it. I've been practicing for over 20 years and have grown to believe kindness and authenticity are the key to helping people get unstuck. I've worked with clients all over the world as a trauma and relationship specialist. I think it's an honor to help people when they need it most. I love the mentality of Kintsugi, the idea that our vulnerabilities (and sometimes scars) are what make us the most beautiful and unique. Everyone deserves love, however that looks.
Over the years I've grown from a highly trained neuropsychotherapy trauma-model, into one that always starts with a Rogerian approach - one that's personable, real, and authentic.
Change is hard. Growing into the best version of yourself is worth it. I've been practicing for over 20 years and have grown to believe kindness and authenticity are the key to helping people get unstuck. I've worked with clients all over the world as a trauma and relationship specialist. I think it's an honor to help people when they need it most. I love the mentality of Kintsugi, the idea that our vulnerabilities (and sometimes scars) are what make us the most beautiful and unique. Everyone deserves love, however that looks.
(720) 597-8393 View (720) 597-8393
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Foundry Outpatient Colorado
MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Foundry Steamboat emphasizes the treatment of PTSD and developmental trauma as root causes and complicating factors of behavioral health conditions.
Foundry Treatment Center Steamboat provides comprehensive, trauma-integrated residential and intensive outpatient treatment for adults and families experiencing substance use and mental health disorders. Foundry Steamboat provides men’s residential treatment in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and virtual intensive outpatient treatment for women and men throughout the state.
Foundry Steamboat emphasizes the treatment of PTSD and developmental trauma as root causes and complicating factors of behavioral health conditions.
Foundry Treatment Center Steamboat provides comprehensive, trauma-integrated residential and intensive outpatient treatment for adults and families experiencing substance use and mental health disorders. Foundry Steamboat provides men’s residential treatment in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and virtual intensive outpatient treatment for women and men throughout the state.
(970) 251-1764 View (970) 251-1764
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Mimi Chough
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arvada, CO 80007  (Online Only)
We are all faced with times in our lives when we need a helping hand to get back on track. I work collaboratively with my clients to empower them with skills and strategies to feel forward progress. I work with couples and individuals 13 years and older. I am specially trained to treat trauma, grief and loss and would love to work with you on your journey. My special interests include working with military/veteran families and treating PTSD in the family system. I utilize EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS) for treating trauma. I believe that we can all heal and learn when given the tools, compassion and support that we need.
We are all faced with times in our lives when we need a helping hand to get back on track. I work collaboratively with my clients to empower them with skills and strategies to feel forward progress. I work with couples and individuals 13 years and older. I am specially trained to treat trauma, grief and loss and would love to work with you on your journey. My special interests include working with military/veteran families and treating PTSD in the family system. I utilize EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS) for treating trauma. I believe that we can all heal and learn when given the tools, compassion and support that we need.
(720) 753-4118 View (720) 753-4118
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Anne Stinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80206  (Online Only)
Everyone has experienced some combination of trauma, traumatic stress, or unexpected highly emotional/overwhelming events in life. If you are experiencing roadblocks related to childhood traumatic experiences, or one or more traumatic experiences in your life, please reach out. I work with adults and teens in remote individual sessions.
Everyone has experienced some combination of trauma, traumatic stress, or unexpected highly emotional/overwhelming events in life. If you are experiencing roadblocks related to childhood traumatic experiences, or one or more traumatic experiences in your life, please reach out. I work with adults and teens in remote individual sessions.
(720) 743-3492 View (720) 743-3492
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Victoria (Tori) Callahan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80204
I specialize in trauma-informed treatment using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Hello! I am Tori and I am passionate about working with adults and teens struggling with various life transitions, difficulty adjusting with changes or losses, and those who have experienced trauma or abuse. I primarily work with people who have experienced complex trauma throughout their lives, anyone struggling in their relationships or with communicating their needs and desires, and those with self-esteem or self-image issues. Together, we can work through unpleasant memories, current triggers, and unhelpful thought patterns to improve your everyday functioning and regain your sense of control of your life.
I specialize in trauma-informed treatment using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Hello! I am Tori and I am passionate about working with adults and teens struggling with various life transitions, difficulty adjusting with changes or losses, and those who have experienced trauma or abuse. I primarily work with people who have experienced complex trauma throughout their lives, anyone struggling in their relationships or with communicating their needs and desires, and those with self-esteem or self-image issues. Together, we can work through unpleasant memories, current triggers, and unhelpful thought patterns to improve your everyday functioning and regain your sense of control of your life.
(720) 770-5061 View (720) 770-5061
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Jake Cohen
Clinical Social Work Candidate, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80246
I specialize in anxiety, depression, family, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, relationships, and trauma.
Nobody is perfect, and often there are parts of ourselves we’d like to work on. Sometimes we need an outside perspective to help us figure out just how to work on those parts! Collaborating with a therapist isn’t always easy, but I understand just how impactful it can be to work with someone to effectively navigate the things we’d like to change in our lives. I aim to create a comforting space where we can work together on your priorities. I work with teens and adults. It can be easy to get stuck and weighed down by our emotions, but by processing them together, I can help you feel unstuck and lighter.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, family, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, relationships, and trauma.
Nobody is perfect, and often there are parts of ourselves we’d like to work on. Sometimes we need an outside perspective to help us figure out just how to work on those parts! Collaborating with a therapist isn’t always easy, but I understand just how impactful it can be to work with someone to effectively navigate the things we’d like to change in our lives. I aim to create a comforting space where we can work together on your priorities. I work with teens and adults. It can be easy to get stuck and weighed down by our emotions, but by processing them together, I can help you feel unstuck and lighter.
(720) 330-9880 View (720) 330-9880
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Stephanie Tatum | Still I Rise Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Aurora, CO 80014
My clinical experience includes work with individuals in crisis, survivors of trauma, couples and families.
I commend you for taking the first step to prioritizing your mental health. Looking for the counselor that best fits your needs and desires can be an intimidating, overwhelming, and exhausting process. I wholeheartedly believe people are as unique as their fingerprints, so I offer a variety of therapeutic treatment modalities and I use the Systems approach when working with families. Together, we will collaborate to identify your goals and develop a treatment plan.
My clinical experience includes work with individuals in crisis, survivors of trauma, couples and families.
I commend you for taking the first step to prioritizing your mental health. Looking for the counselor that best fits your needs and desires can be an intimidating, overwhelming, and exhausting process. I wholeheartedly believe people are as unique as their fingerprints, so I offer a variety of therapeutic treatment modalities and I use the Systems approach when working with families. Together, we will collaborate to identify your goals and develop a treatment plan.
(720) 637-3218 View (720) 637-3218
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Christy Lynn Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Centennial, CO 80112
Just as trauma often happens in the context of relationship, so healing can happen in a trusting, therapeutic relationship. My experiences with the adoption triad, a high-control religious environment, and trauma have led me into this work after 25 years of raising my six children, by birth and adoption. In this, I developed a passion for helping people heal from, adjust to, and manage their traumatic life experiences and transition to healthy living. I work from a self-regulatory, attachment, processing, and connected perspective. I use an eclectic approach including EMDR, CBT, DBT, TBRI and psychoeducational approach.
Just as trauma often happens in the context of relationship, so healing can happen in a trusting, therapeutic relationship. My experiences with the adoption triad, a high-control religious environment, and trauma have led me into this work after 25 years of raising my six children, by birth and adoption. In this, I developed a passion for helping people heal from, adjust to, and manage their traumatic life experiences and transition to healthy living. I work from a self-regulatory, attachment, processing, and connected perspective. I use an eclectic approach including EMDR, CBT, DBT, TBRI and psychoeducational approach.
(720) 744-0149 View (720) 744-0149

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.