Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Braintree, MA

I am an intuitive trauma therapist specializing in the treatment of first responder, military and relational trauma. The treatment I provide is survivor-led and trauma informed. As the wife of a combat veteran, I have endured the endless gaps in a broken system that our soldiers and first responders with PTSD face. Our family’s fight to overcome PTSD and our fight to compensate for the gaps in a flawed system now serves to light the path I follow in working with veterans, first responders and relational trauma survivors in my practice. I am passionate about my work as a healer and I wholeheartedly believe in the power of healing.

I work with people ranging from children, adolescents, and adults who seek therapy for many different reasons. Dealing with emotional pain and stress is difficult and therapy helps people learn new ways to overcome the feeling of being stuck and empowers them to move forward with their lives. Common symptoms people experience are anxiety and depression and it can be inhibitory to a person's life, leading to negative feelings. I collaborate treatment with clients dealing with emotional and physical issues that can lead to positive life changes and a more fulfilled well being.

Heal As You Grow is a group practice who strives to be a collaborative therapeutic environment welcoming all who come. Although every clinician has their own unique style, as a whole we provide a safe place for clients to be heard, accepted, and supported in this journey towards healing and growth.

At Harborside Psychiatrics, we offer targeted therapy for adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders, post-trauma symptoms, OCD, and other anxiety disorders. Our therapists use FBT, CBT, DBT, ERP and art therapy modalities. Jackie Duford, LMHC, ATR, is taking new clients with disordered eating and anxiety, and she blends in art therapy for those interested in that service. Hannah Legesse, LICSW, is taking new clients for work around trauma, eating disorders, depression and anxiety.

Jen, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Aster Mental Health, is a trauma-informed therapist highly skilled at treating patients suffering from PTSD, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sexual disorders, and personality disorders. Her treatment style is client-centered, incorporating aspects of CBT, DBT, family systems, and psychodynamic modalities with a basis of trauma-informed care. She approaches treatment typically by exploring family and relationship dynamics and is comfortable treating both men and women.

Laura has experience with Bipolar, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, LGBTQIA+, Trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD and Postpartum depression. She is a Massachusetts native that has been involved in human services since she was 18 starting in residential group homes. She is currently a practicing LCSW and working towards her LICSW. She continues to learn and incorporate successful interventions to help her patients navigate their personal wellness journeys. She strives to provide a safe, judgment free space where those struggling from past trauma, mental illness, or grief can learn and implement the skills necessary for healing.

Coping with life can be hard sometimes. Your emotions can seem overwhelming, especially when you are under stress. Perhaps you find that your emotions or behaviors are getting in the way of happy, meaningful relationships. What if things could be better? What if you could feel safer, more connected, and even optimistic? Fortunately, you can learn to not just cope, but overcome your symptoms. I can show you how to gain better emotional control and balance, while also building on the many strengths you already have. You can stop just surviving the day-to-day, and begin to create a happy, positive life.

Not accepting new patients-You deserve to be at peace, but traumatic life experiences can cause long-term problems: anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, bad dreams, a sense of being on edge, addiction, and more. This does not have to be your forever situation. Help is available. And it is possible to genuinely move beyond your past. I am here to help. I specialize in treating clients who have been through traumatic experiences. Together we work towards finding peace in the moment while also addressing the root cause of your emotional struggles. We work through painful memories until they no longer have power over you.

Through my years of working in human services and being a licensed clinical social worker, I have provided support to many people all having a unique story and unique needs. I have worked in a variety of settings from disability services, smaller clinics in the Boston area, and also in private practice. I have worked with people with mood disorders, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, attention deficits, and substance abuse. I tailor treatment to meet individual needs and preferences. I am versed in CBT, DBT, various mindfulness modalities, and internal family systems.

At the Healing Institute, our goal is to utilize evidence-based modalities and best practices to help individuals better manage their mental health, substance abuse, and behavioral issues in order to live more mentally, emotionally, spiritually, balanced, healthy productive lives. Serving teens (18yrs+) through seniors struggling with various life stressors, trauma, and/or serious mental illness. We specialize in Christian counseling.

I focus on women, specializing in working with those who have been through trauma, difficult life circumstances or feel they are generally not living up to their potential. This may manifest as low self esteem, depression, anxiety, re-occurring relational issues, difficulties with saying "no" to others, and a variety of other bothersome symptoms. I utilize EMDR therapy to process traumatic material, which has been very effective for many people.

Open appointments tuesday and weds mornings Trauma informed psychotherapy for adults. Telemedicine and office visit options available.

Now Accepting New Clients. Do you feel like you're just floating through life with no goals or clarity? Feeling stuck and without purpose? There are times when it can feel there is no available path for a way out. Trauma intensifies these emotions and feelings. I can help you find a way out of your life's struggles. I provide a safe space for processing traumatic and painful emotions. Along with private feelings and thoughts that can be otherwise to challenging & overwhelming too manage alone. Together we'll work towards attainable goals that will enrich your life.

If you are longing for a greater sense of inner peace, I may be able to help. I can guide you to bring curiosity to stuck points in your life, explore how those stuck points came to be, and learn skills to work with them with more ease. My approach is best suited for individuals and families struggling with low-self-esteem, depression, suicidality, grief, anxiety, bipolar disorder, neurodiversity, perinatal mental health, and trauma.

I specialize in PTSD, Anxiety, Depression and Attachment concerns. The criteria for many of these diagnoses, include impulsiveness, relationship challenges, and certain aspects of ADHD. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, has many effects on our minds and bodies. You may have questions or concerns, finding your pathway to peace and contentment. I believe that comes from an understanding of what has happened to you during certain points in your life and how your mind and body has survived. The great philosopher Socrates said "Know Thyself", and good therapy helps you to do just that.

“The most important investment you can make is to invest in yourself.” My passion is to help clients improve their mental health & manage life stressors by offering a space to process thoughts & feelings without judgment. I value meeting clients where they are at in their unique journeys. By honoring your individuality and tailoring our work to your specific needs and goals. I aim to empower you to reach your full potential. My therapeutic approach is grounded in a strength-based perspective. Rather than focusing solely on deficits or weaknesses, I actively seek out and amplify your existing strengths and resources.

Alex (they/them) is a genderqueer clinician who received their Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Boston University in May 2022. Alex has experience working with clients across ages, identities and mental health obstacles. They have specific experience working with LGBTQIA+ clients, adolescents and transition age youth (14-24), college students, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma and neurodivergence. Alex believes that the relationship between a counselor and client is the most important thing in therapy, so they take attention to shape a supportive and therapeutic environment around a client.

Rayne (they/them) works with teens (14+) and adults (18+) and members of the LGBTQIA+ community who experience anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, trauma, grief, and other significant life challenges and changes across the lifespan. Utilizing principles of feminist therapies, Rayne integrates knowledge of systemic disparities and their intersections to empower others to collaborate on treatment goals and expectations. Along with a feminist lens, Rayne incorporates aspects of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), expressive therapies, and narrative therapy.

As a spiritual being who has embarked on a journey of deep healing, I realize that healing is not linear. It is a process that allows us to go inward and hug our inner child, navigate our unconscious, and acknowledge our shadow. Through my professional work in a hospital-based setting, I have seen the effects of developmental and generational trauma. I have worked with sexual abuse survivors, and individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and post-traumatic stress disorder.