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Shira Hecht
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80204
LCSW trained in CBT and motivational interviewing, as well as TBRI. I have worked with domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, veterans, and kids and teenagers. I love working with teens and kids, and I have a specialized background in trauma of all kinds. To me, therapy is about the connection between the therapist and the client, and about that attunement and understanding. Beyond that, all the training in the world is secondary!
LCSW trained in CBT and motivational interviewing, as well as TBRI. I have worked with domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, veterans, and kids and teenagers. I love working with teens and kids, and I have a specialized background in trauma of all kinds. To me, therapy is about the connection between the therapist and the client, and about that attunement and understanding. Beyond that, all the training in the world is secondary!
(720) 709-2448 View (720) 709-2448
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Growing in Him Christian Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Parker, CO 80138
At Growing in Him, we bring professional care, empathy, and healing to children, teens, and adults by using the love of Jesus and a Christian therapeutic approach to offer support for life's greatest challenges. We have a team of professionals ready to help you work through trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, anger, and many other life situations. We understand talking with someone about personal issues can be overwhelming and scary. We are here to listen and guide you through difficult times without judgement.
At Growing in Him, we bring professional care, empathy, and healing to children, teens, and adults by using the love of Jesus and a Christian therapeutic approach to offer support for life's greatest challenges. We have a team of professionals ready to help you work through trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, anger, and many other life situations. We understand talking with someone about personal issues can be overwhelming and scary. We are here to listen and guide you through difficult times without judgement.
(720) 704-4218 View (720) 704-4218
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Joyful Soul Counseling PLLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LAC , LPC
Verified Verified
Littleton, CO 80128
Joyful Soul Counseling focuses on addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, mental health and life transitions.
You do not have to walk this journey alone. We are not meant to do everything on our own. We need community to thrive. I would love to come alongside you to separate out the loneliness from being comfortable in being alone. To learn more about yourself so you gain insight to define who you are so you can see clearly that you belong. Joyful Soul Counseling wants to walk in the muck of it all with you. To join with people so we are not alone or fall into deeper isolation. Lets learn together how to create connections in our lives that keep us thriving. Call today!
Joyful Soul Counseling focuses on addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, mental health and life transitions.
You do not have to walk this journey alone. We are not meant to do everything on our own. We need community to thrive. I would love to come alongside you to separate out the loneliness from being comfortable in being alone. To learn more about yourself so you gain insight to define who you are so you can see clearly that you belong. Joyful Soul Counseling wants to walk in the muck of it all with you. To join with people so we are not alone or fall into deeper isolation. Lets learn together how to create connections in our lives that keep us thriving. Call today!
(720) 506-5966 View (720) 506-5966
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Jessica Bloomfield
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80210
Whether you are a parent seeking help for your child or teen or an individual looking for therapy for yourself, I know that finding a therapist can be a scary and daunting task. My small group practice includes clinicians with a range of specialties. I personally work with clients ages ten through adulthood dealing with various issues including trauma, anxiety, depression, mood instability, and insomnia. While I work with clients of various ages, I specialize in treating adolescents, helping them navigate their growing independence successfully while maintaining healthy relationships with family members, friends, and themselves.
Whether you are a parent seeking help for your child or teen or an individual looking for therapy for yourself, I know that finding a therapist can be a scary and daunting task. My small group practice includes clinicians with a range of specialties. I personally work with clients ages ten through adulthood dealing with various issues including trauma, anxiety, depression, mood instability, and insomnia. While I work with clients of various ages, I specialize in treating adolescents, helping them navigate their growing independence successfully while maintaining healthy relationships with family members, friends, and themselves.
(720) 460-0543 View (720) 460-0543
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Linda Daly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR Th, ACSW, RPT, RSP
Verified Verified
Evidenced- based treatments are offered for couples, families, children and adults. Marriage and relationship work are used following the Gottman Method. EMDR integrated with Mindfulness and Somatic work is used to treat trauma, grief, chronic pain and mood issues. Play Therapy and Sand Play Therapy are also specialty areas. Registered with the Gottman Method Directory for couple work; Play Therapy Association; Eye Movement Densensitization & Reprocessing International Association; National Association of Social Workers; & Sandplay Therapy Association of America.
Evidenced- based treatments are offered for couples, families, children and adults. Marriage and relationship work are used following the Gottman Method. EMDR integrated with Mindfulness and Somatic work is used to treat trauma, grief, chronic pain and mood issues. Play Therapy and Sand Play Therapy are also specialty areas. Registered with the Gottman Method Directory for couple work; Play Therapy Association; Eye Movement Densensitization & Reprocessing International Association; National Association of Social Workers; & Sandplay Therapy Association of America.
(719) 220-8715 View (719) 220-8715
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Sheila Trabelsi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC, LAC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Loveland, CO 80537  (Online Only)
Opening for Private Pay, Out-of-Network, and Insurance. Are you looking for tools to help you manage and eliminate symptoms and feel more in control of your life; ready to get unstuck and back to being who you know yourself to be and reach your goals? If so, then I may be the therapist for you. Whether you’ve been working to gain clarity, decrease anxiety, address struggles with substance use, relationship challenges, trauma, better manage life transitions, or the day-to-day stress, we will work together to gain greater awareness and tools, and find the solutions towards more contentment and creating a fuller more vibrant life.
Opening for Private Pay, Out-of-Network, and Insurance. Are you looking for tools to help you manage and eliminate symptoms and feel more in control of your life; ready to get unstuck and back to being who you know yourself to be and reach your goals? If so, then I may be the therapist for you. Whether you’ve been working to gain clarity, decrease anxiety, address struggles with substance use, relationship challenges, trauma, better manage life transitions, or the day-to-day stress, we will work together to gain greater awareness and tools, and find the solutions towards more contentment and creating a fuller more vibrant life.
(970) 840-0908 View (970) 840-0908
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Mount Saint Vincent
MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80211
Mount Saint Vincent has been helping children and families in the Denver area for over 135 years. Let us help you and your child with our Pediatric Behavioral Health services: Outpatient Therapy, In-Home Therapy and Day Treatment. Our Masters level clinicians offer evidenced based counseling modalities specific to client needs, including: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Play Therapy, Trauma Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Mount Saint Vincent has been helping children and families in the Denver area for over 135 years. Let us help you and your child with our Pediatric Behavioral Health services: Outpatient Therapy, In-Home Therapy and Day Treatment. Our Masters level clinicians offer evidenced based counseling modalities specific to client needs, including: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Play Therapy, Trauma Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
(720) 640-8471 View (720) 640-8471
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Megan Lara McArthur
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAS
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Those include relationship issues (traditional and non-traditional), child development, substance use / misuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, maternal mental health, and first and second generation acculturation issues.
Welcome to my profile! If you're here, you've already taken a tremendous step. Contemplating seeking professional help can be a daunting prospect, however, once you've met with a therapist you may well start feeling better already. My goal is to create the kind of environment that feels safe enough to explore whatever issue is causing you distress, and to work with you in exploring options to relieve that discomfort. I believe people come to counseling for numerous reasons, but all with the same goal, to feel better.
Those include relationship issues (traditional and non-traditional), child development, substance use / misuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, maternal mental health, and first and second generation acculturation issues.
Welcome to my profile! If you're here, you've already taken a tremendous step. Contemplating seeking professional help can be a daunting prospect, however, once you've met with a therapist you may well start feeling better already. My goal is to create the kind of environment that feels safe enough to explore whatever issue is causing you distress, and to work with you in exploring options to relieve that discomfort. I believe people come to counseling for numerous reasons, but all with the same goal, to feel better.
(970) 440-2048 View (970) 440-2048
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Crystal Piper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Aurora, CO 80014  (Online Only)
I have a lot of experience working with trauma, depression, self harm, suicidal ideation and helping people change negative patterns of behavior to their desired behaviors and outcomes.
I specialize in working with high schoolers and people in their 20's on a variety of topics. My passion is helping people heal from their pasts and start creating the future that they have dreamed about living. Connection is very important to me and I quickly and easily connect to my clients. I strive to create a caring and comfortable environment where you feel safe to explore whatever you choose to explore.
I have a lot of experience working with trauma, depression, self harm, suicidal ideation and helping people change negative patterns of behavior to their desired behaviors and outcomes.
I specialize in working with high schoolers and people in their 20's on a variety of topics. My passion is helping people heal from their pasts and start creating the future that they have dreamed about living. Connection is very important to me and I quickly and easily connect to my clients. I strive to create a caring and comfortable environment where you feel safe to explore whatever you choose to explore.
(720) 463-1969 View (720) 463-1969
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Erica Hope
Psychologist, PhD, LP, EMDR
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80525
I frequently work with clients who are experiencing concerns around anxiety, depression, relationships, stress, grief, trauma, divorce, transitions and sports and academic performance challenges.
Do you feel overwhelmed, unhappy, or anxious? Are you grieving a loss or struggling with infertility? Maybe you are struggling with food, disordered eating or a negative body image. Are you looking to improve your relationships so you feel more at ease and satisfied in your life? Perhaps you are experiencing health issues that are impacting how you feel about yourself. Life can be difficult and sometimes we need someone outside our circle to listen, understand and support us through these challenges. If you are looking to make a change, I would be honored to assist you along your journey.
I frequently work with clients who are experiencing concerns around anxiety, depression, relationships, stress, grief, trauma, divorce, transitions and sports and academic performance challenges.
Do you feel overwhelmed, unhappy, or anxious? Are you grieving a loss or struggling with infertility? Maybe you are struggling with food, disordered eating or a negative body image. Are you looking to improve your relationships so you feel more at ease and satisfied in your life? Perhaps you are experiencing health issues that are impacting how you feel about yourself. Life can be difficult and sometimes we need someone outside our circle to listen, understand and support us through these challenges. If you are looking to make a change, I would be honored to assist you along your journey.
(970) 808-0144 View (970) 808-0144
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Kelsey McNeill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Salida, CO 81201  (Online Only)
Every human beings has a true genuine authentic self. Trauma is the disconnection from it and healing is the reconnection to it. - Dr. Gabor Mate Life is full of beauty and hardship. We all have experiences that shape who we are, how we feel, and what we believe about ourselves. Sometimes we need a compassionate space to explore and heal our wounds. From young professionals to helping professionals to new moms, I invite deep exploration and support clients to develop understanding of how the adversities they've faced impact their minds, bodies, and spirits.
Every human beings has a true genuine authentic self. Trauma is the disconnection from it and healing is the reconnection to it. - Dr. Gabor Mate Life is full of beauty and hardship. We all have experiences that shape who we are, how we feel, and what we believe about ourselves. Sometimes we need a compassionate space to explore and heal our wounds. From young professionals to helping professionals to new moms, I invite deep exploration and support clients to develop understanding of how the adversities they've faced impact their minds, bodies, and spirits.
(303) 586-7791 View (303) 586-7791
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Jennifer Newell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
www.peacefullifecounselingoahu.com. I am offering in person sessions, and Telehealth. If you've been trying to manage anxiety, depression, loneliness, or trauma on your own without much success, you're probably realizing it's time to seek support, so you can get the traction you want and live the life you always wish you had. Have you been feeling like you are emotionally starving? Or wandering through life, feeling like you don't fit in? Have you been feeling like you are watching life happen from the outside?. In any of these cases, outside guidance and support isn't a luxury - it's essential. Please call or text me.
www.peacefullifecounselingoahu.com. I am offering in person sessions, and Telehealth. If you've been trying to manage anxiety, depression, loneliness, or trauma on your own without much success, you're probably realizing it's time to seek support, so you can get the traction you want and live the life you always wish you had. Have you been feeling like you are emotionally starving? Or wandering through life, feeling like you don't fit in? Have you been feeling like you are watching life happen from the outside?. In any of these cases, outside guidance and support isn't a luxury - it's essential. Please call or text me.
(719) 356-2839 View (719) 356-2839
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Emily Cox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arvada, CO 80002
Therapy is your space to be a messy, beautifully imperfect human. My approach to therapy allows you to show up in whatever state you are in to receive the support you need! Many of my clients find themselves struggling in their relationships, at work, and feeling disconnected from themselves. Through therapy, we can get curious to find the root of your pain and begin your unique healing process. I specialize in supporting clients to heal trauma; meaning difficult experiences that have ignited pain and disconnection. Trauma can often look like excessive sadness and anxiety, addictive behaviors, and relationship issues.
Therapy is your space to be a messy, beautifully imperfect human. My approach to therapy allows you to show up in whatever state you are in to receive the support you need! Many of my clients find themselves struggling in their relationships, at work, and feeling disconnected from themselves. Through therapy, we can get curious to find the root of your pain and begin your unique healing process. I specialize in supporting clients to heal trauma; meaning difficult experiences that have ignited pain and disconnection. Trauma can often look like excessive sadness and anxiety, addictive behaviors, and relationship issues.
(720) 674-7688 View (720) 674-7688
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Anne E. Maurer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Avon, CO 81620  (Online Only)
“To love means to open ourselves to the negative as well as the positive – to grief, sorrow, and disappointment as well as to joy, fulfillment, and an intensity of consciousness we did not know was possible before”—Rollo May. Therapy can help you be open to everything life has to offer. I have a wealth of experience to support you through life's daily ups and downs, as well as big events, trauma, transition, and mental illness, and to help improve your relationships with your self, family, loved ones and professional contacts.
“To love means to open ourselves to the negative as well as the positive – to grief, sorrow, and disappointment as well as to joy, fulfillment, and an intensity of consciousness we did not know was possible before”—Rollo May. Therapy can help you be open to everything life has to offer. I have a wealth of experience to support you through life's daily ups and downs, as well as big events, trauma, transition, and mental illness, and to help improve your relationships with your self, family, loved ones and professional contacts.
(970) 432-1823 View (970) 432-1823
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Kathleen D Robinson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80222
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 28 years of experience. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, eating disorders, self-injury, relationship issues and identity development. I primarily work with adolescents and adults providing individual, family and couples psychotherapy. All of my training and clinical work is grounded in evidenced-based research. I am trained in Mindfulness-Based Therapies, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR Level-II, Exposure Therapy, and the Safe Alternatives approach.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 28 years of experience. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, eating disorders, self-injury, relationship issues and identity development. I primarily work with adolescents and adults providing individual, family and couples psychotherapy. All of my training and clinical work is grounded in evidenced-based research. I am trained in Mindfulness-Based Therapies, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR Level-II, Exposure Therapy, and the Safe Alternatives approach.
(303) 782-0433 View (303) 782-0433
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Emily J. Balch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Conifer, CO 80433
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is a place to explore thoughts, feelings, past and current experiences that are impacting your life, build skills, and to be heard. Together we will identify what is important to you and direct our conversations to help you get “unstuck from the muck.” I focus my practice on youth and young adults, many whom have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, social pressures, strained relationships, adjustment difficulties, divorced or separated parents, behavior and learning needs, have been in foster care or adopted. I am an LGBTQ+ inclusive care provider. I have experience with resistant youth and those who are self-motivated.
Therapy is a place to explore thoughts, feelings, past and current experiences that are impacting your life, build skills, and to be heard. Together we will identify what is important to you and direct our conversations to help you get “unstuck from the muck.” I focus my practice on youth and young adults, many whom have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, social pressures, strained relationships, adjustment difficulties, divorced or separated parents, behavior and learning needs, have been in foster care or adopted. I am an LGBTQ+ inclusive care provider. I have experience with resistant youth and those who are self-motivated.
(720) 679-6385 View (720) 679-6385
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Ember Wellness Services: Alex Lippincott, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
You deserve connection, joy, and self-worth. But trauma, loss, a major life transition, has got you feeling… off. Maybe your thoughts are harsh and just won’t stop racing, or you feel depressed and the best part of your day lately is those several seconds before you fully wake and remember how stuck you feel. How you show up for yourself and in your relationships is suffering and it hurts. You have been coping with this pain in ways that you don’t love and you are ready to take a new step towards healing. Let’s talk.
You deserve connection, joy, and self-worth. But trauma, loss, a major life transition, has got you feeling… off. Maybe your thoughts are harsh and just won’t stop racing, or you feel depressed and the best part of your day lately is those several seconds before you fully wake and remember how stuck you feel. How you show up for yourself and in your relationships is suffering and it hurts. You have been coping with this pain in ways that you don’t love and you are ready to take a new step towards healing. Let’s talk.
(720) 784-5727 View (720) 784-5727
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Windy Doan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
My specialty is treating Depression, Trauma, and Family Relationships.
All sorts of challenges can bring people into therapy whether they are new challenges or ones that have been endured over a lifetime. If you are here, that means that you have identified you need some help with overcoming your challenges- that is a great first step! I love partnering with motivated people that want to make changes in their life and work to conquer what is challenging them.
My specialty is treating Depression, Trauma, and Family Relationships.
All sorts of challenges can bring people into therapy whether they are new challenges or ones that have been endured over a lifetime. If you are here, that means that you have identified you need some help with overcoming your challenges- that is a great first step! I love partnering with motivated people that want to make changes in their life and work to conquer what is challenging them.
(719) 745-4012 View (719) 745-4012
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Sophia Koinis
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80504
Is the voice in your head always putting you down, telling you that you're not good enough? Are you anxious, on alert, anticipating danger? Do you feel checked out, only half there going through motions? Somedays do you feel like you're about to explode and things feel like too much? Or the opposite, you'd like stay in bed and just not deal? Trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and change can really weigh on us making it so difficult to enjoy life, come back to center during challenges, or even feel awake to our lives and relationships. For those of us from marginalized identities, the difficulty can be amplified even more.
Is the voice in your head always putting you down, telling you that you're not good enough? Are you anxious, on alert, anticipating danger? Do you feel checked out, only half there going through motions? Somedays do you feel like you're about to explode and things feel like too much? Or the opposite, you'd like stay in bed and just not deal? Trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and change can really weigh on us making it so difficult to enjoy life, come back to center during challenges, or even feel awake to our lives and relationships. For those of us from marginalized identities, the difficulty can be amplified even more.
(970) 634-6978 View (970) 634-6978
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Kathryn Koenig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Feeling controlled by emotions, burdened by relationships, or just simply unhappy? You are not alone. As your therapist, my goal is to help you figure out why. I specialize in depression, anxiety, and trauma, and am passionate to support those struggling with self-esteem, identity, relationships, and purpose/direction as well. I'm here to provide a warm, nonjudgmental space that's dedicated to your unique needs.
Feeling controlled by emotions, burdened by relationships, or just simply unhappy? You are not alone. As your therapist, my goal is to help you figure out why. I specialize in depression, anxiety, and trauma, and am passionate to support those struggling with self-esteem, identity, relationships, and purpose/direction as well. I'm here to provide a warm, nonjudgmental space that's dedicated to your unique needs.
(720) 784-5561 View (720) 784-5561

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.