Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Massachusetts

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Tracey Schear
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Orleans, MA 02653
I am trained in healing centered, trauma informed care, and Relational, Family Systems, and Mindfulness Therapies, and am studying Internal Family Systems Therapy.
I believe that we have everything within in us to heal and thrive. It takes courage to seek support when you are facing life challenges and I am here to accompany you on your journey. In my work with people, my goal is to help you connect to all your parts and understand that you have the capacity to heal past wounds, release old ways of being, and bring greater balance, harmony, and joy into your life.
I am trained in healing centered, trauma informed care, and Relational, Family Systems, and Mindfulness Therapies, and am studying Internal Family Systems Therapy.
I believe that we have everything within in us to heal and thrive. It takes courage to seek support when you are facing life challenges and I am here to accompany you on your journey. In my work with people, my goal is to help you connect to all your parts and understand that you have the capacity to heal past wounds, release old ways of being, and bring greater balance, harmony, and joy into your life.
(508) 452-2371 View (508) 452-2371
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Karolina Kowarz
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
I specialize in addressing emotional suffering (anxiety, panic disorder, depression, trauma, and substance use) through the delivery of evidence-based treatment.
It takes courage to enter therapy and engage in the process of emotional healing. I am dedicated to respecting and honoring that courage by providing clients with a safe and nonjudgmental space within which deep self-exploration and personal growth can occur. Through this compassionate process clients rediscover their inner wisdom/strengths and reconnect with values-consistent living.
I specialize in addressing emotional suffering (anxiety, panic disorder, depression, trauma, and substance use) through the delivery of evidence-based treatment.
It takes courage to enter therapy and engage in the process of emotional healing. I am dedicated to respecting and honoring that courage by providing clients with a safe and nonjudgmental space within which deep self-exploration and personal growth can occur. Through this compassionate process clients rediscover their inner wisdom/strengths and reconnect with values-consistent living.
(413) 216-4789 View (413) 216-4789
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Leslie Bowman
MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02118
Feel lost, stuck, lonely? Having a hard time coping with a recent trauma? Going through a life transition? Open to a more holistic approach to therapy? Unlike regular talk therapy sessions, which may focus on surface issues and provide short term comfort, my holistic approach dives deeper for longer-term healing. My unique approach addresses the body, mind, and soul as they are all connected in the healing process.
Feel lost, stuck, lonely? Having a hard time coping with a recent trauma? Going through a life transition? Open to a more holistic approach to therapy? Unlike regular talk therapy sessions, which may focus on surface issues and provide short term comfort, my holistic approach dives deeper for longer-term healing. My unique approach addresses the body, mind, and soul as they are all connected in the healing process.
(984) 266-3894 View (984) 266-3894
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Core Healing Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Fall River, MA 02720
Core Healing Therapy offers individual and family therapy. Referrals are welcome for children, teenagers, and adults who suffer from Anxiety, Depression, CPTSD/PTSD, Suicidal Ideations, Self Harm, OCD, School Issues, Family Conflict, Mood Disorders, and more.
Core Healing Therapy offers individual and family therapy. Referrals are welcome for children, teenagers, and adults who suffer from Anxiety, Depression, CPTSD/PTSD, Suicidal Ideations, Self Harm, OCD, School Issues, Family Conflict, Mood Disorders, and more.
(774) 268-8131 View (774) 268-8131
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Stephanie LaBelle Taylor, LMHC, LPC, CCTP-II
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, LPC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
East Longmeadow, MA 01028  (Online Only)
My practice is Telehealth only- taking new clients limitedly for individual counseling and EMDR. I am not accepting adjunct referrals at this time. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, survivors of narcissistic abuse, depression, anxiety, and other presenting issues. I strive to assist clients develop a stronger and healthier sense of self and find a sense of empowerment in their lives. Using a variety of therapeutic modalities, I aim to help each person improve overall stability, happiness, and life satisfaction.
My practice is Telehealth only- taking new clients limitedly for individual counseling and EMDR. I am not accepting adjunct referrals at this time. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, survivors of narcissistic abuse, depression, anxiety, and other presenting issues. I strive to assist clients develop a stronger and healthier sense of self and find a sense of empowerment in their lives. Using a variety of therapeutic modalities, I aim to help each person improve overall stability, happiness, and life satisfaction.
(413) 344-2090 View (413) 344-2090
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Laura Cisler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Chelsea, MA 02150  (Online Only)
I specialize in adults with PTSD, ADHD, Disordered Eating, Anxiety, and Depression.
If you are looking to understand your past to make sense of your present, want to develop skills to help manage difficult feelings and experiences, or simply need an empathetic witness to your struggles, I'd love to meet you.
I specialize in adults with PTSD, ADHD, Disordered Eating, Anxiety, and Depression.
If you are looking to understand your past to make sense of your present, want to develop skills to help manage difficult feelings and experiences, or simply need an empathetic witness to your struggles, I'd love to meet you.
(857) 578-3894 View (857) 578-3894
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Caitlin Kenny
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Georgetown, MA 01833  (Online Only)
I treat trauma, anxiety, OCD, depression, young adults, and those experiencing difficult life transitions.
I guide people to create change in their lives, and understand this is often a difficult and overwhelming process. My focus is to assist people with creative problem solving, stay goal-oriented, and to ensure you feel validated and truly heard. By exploring your feelings, thoughts, physiology, and experiences, you’ll come to feel, learn, heal, and grow. It’s not always fun or easy- soul work is hard work. But I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and nurturing space for you to become empowered and create agency in your life. It’s time to focus on caring and nurturing yourself. Because it really does start with you.
I treat trauma, anxiety, OCD, depression, young adults, and those experiencing difficult life transitions.
I guide people to create change in their lives, and understand this is often a difficult and overwhelming process. My focus is to assist people with creative problem solving, stay goal-oriented, and to ensure you feel validated and truly heard. By exploring your feelings, thoughts, physiology, and experiences, you’ll come to feel, learn, heal, and grow. It’s not always fun or easy- soul work is hard work. But I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and nurturing space for you to become empowered and create agency in your life. It’s time to focus on caring and nurturing yourself. Because it really does start with you.
(339) 201-6431 View (339) 201-6431
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Sarah Donohue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Holliston, MA 01746  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in relationship support, trauma and attachment work, parenting, and pregnancy/postpartum support.
Do you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and insecure? Has your relationship been wounded or lost its spark? Are you feeling dissatisfied or stuck with some aspect of your life and not sure how to make a shift? Has becoming or being a parent turned your world upside down? Life is full of transitions and stressors and it’s hard to stay in tune with ourselves, our partners, and our family members as we grow, change, and deal with stress. Sometimes we all need a safe space to process, reconnect, and heal – to speak our pain, communicate what we need, and be supported as we tap back into love and connection.
I specialize in relationship support, trauma and attachment work, parenting, and pregnancy/postpartum support.
Do you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and insecure? Has your relationship been wounded or lost its spark? Are you feeling dissatisfied or stuck with some aspect of your life and not sure how to make a shift? Has becoming or being a parent turned your world upside down? Life is full of transitions and stressors and it’s hard to stay in tune with ourselves, our partners, and our family members as we grow, change, and deal with stress. Sometimes we all need a safe space to process, reconnect, and heal – to speak our pain, communicate what we need, and be supported as we tap back into love and connection.
(774) 217-7608 View (774) 217-7608
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Nicholas Esposito
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Marblehead, MA 01945  (Online Only)
Many clients I've seen have struggled with depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment issues, eating disorders, and LGBTQ+ issues. I have also provided support to loved ones as well. I like to provide a safe & nurturing space for you to explore your past and help develop your future. I use a strength's based and developmental approach to understand your needs and skills. I hope to be a space in your week for you to recharge, analyze yourself, and continue positive coping skills. I have over a decade's worth experience working with adolescents, students, and adults.
Many clients I've seen have struggled with depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment issues, eating disorders, and LGBTQ+ issues. I have also provided support to loved ones as well. I like to provide a safe & nurturing space for you to explore your past and help develop your future. I use a strength's based and developmental approach to understand your needs and skills. I hope to be a space in your week for you to recharge, analyze yourself, and continue positive coping skills. I have over a decade's worth experience working with adolescents, students, and adults.
(857) 788-7024 View (857) 788-7024
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Amy Lowright
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02138  (Online Only)
My clients typically bring challenges such as: moving beyond childhood trauma, processing interpersonal traumas including sexual assault, identity exploration, navigating the postpartum experience, understanding attachment patterns, and cultivating authentic relationships.
I'm currently accepting new clients! I show up to my work with authenticity, warmth, and humor, believing therapy should always be a collaborative partnership. Together, we will work as a team, trusting your own knowledge of yourself and expertise of your lived experience. My therapeutic approach is informed by an anti-oppressive lens; my goal is to lift some of the weight that our systems dump onto us to create respite and to assist my clients in finding where they can adapt, tap into their agency, and grow.
My clients typically bring challenges such as: moving beyond childhood trauma, processing interpersonal traumas including sexual assault, identity exploration, navigating the postpartum experience, understanding attachment patterns, and cultivating authentic relationships.
I'm currently accepting new clients! I show up to my work with authenticity, warmth, and humor, believing therapy should always be a collaborative partnership. Together, we will work as a team, trusting your own knowledge of yourself and expertise of your lived experience. My therapeutic approach is informed by an anti-oppressive lens; my goal is to lift some of the weight that our systems dump onto us to create respite and to assist my clients in finding where they can adapt, tap into their agency, and grow.
(617) 579-8581 View (617) 579-8581
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Vanessa Calabrese
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Canton, MA 02021  (Online Only)
My areas of focus are anxiety, OCD, grief, and healing from trauma.
As a psychologist, I value warmth, compassion, and collaboration in my work. Understanding that pain is a part of what it means to be a person navigating life, I turn my focus to guiding individuals towards living their life in a manner they would like,despite the difficulties that arise.
My areas of focus are anxiety, OCD, grief, and healing from trauma.
As a psychologist, I value warmth, compassion, and collaboration in my work. Understanding that pain is a part of what it means to be a person navigating life, I turn my focus to guiding individuals towards living their life in a manner they would like,despite the difficulties that arise.
(617) 553-6328 View (617) 553-6328
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Wil Hartigan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Melrose, MA 02176  (Online Only)
(APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE NOW) I am a solution focused therapist with experience in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues and helping people achieve their goals. I have 14+ years of experience in the mental health field in which I've helped change the lives of people of all ages. I have a Masters degree in social work from Simmons University and a sociology degree from Colby College. I have experience working with all ages, ranging from teenagers to adults.
(APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE NOW) I am a solution focused therapist with experience in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues and helping people achieve their goals. I have 14+ years of experience in the mental health field in which I've helped change the lives of people of all ages. I have a Masters degree in social work from Simmons University and a sociology degree from Colby College. I have experience working with all ages, ranging from teenagers to adults.
(617) 380-4010 View (617) 380-4010
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Kate Mayers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Concord, MA 01742
I'm really smart and have a lot of experience. I'm really good at brainstorming and bringing new possibilities into the room. I love what I do, and I will work tirelessly to help someone feel better. I work with existential questions - Why did this happen to me? How do I live my life? I work with trauma, grief and loss, addiction including to sex/pornography, families of incarcerated people, thoughts about death and dying, anxiety, parenting support. I enjoy thinking about intersectionality, about how our identities affect our experiences in the world, and I bring a social justice lens to my work.
I'm really smart and have a lot of experience. I'm really good at brainstorming and bringing new possibilities into the room. I love what I do, and I will work tirelessly to help someone feel better. I work with existential questions - Why did this happen to me? How do I live my life? I work with trauma, grief and loss, addiction including to sex/pornography, families of incarcerated people, thoughts about death and dying, anxiety, parenting support. I enjoy thinking about intersectionality, about how our identities affect our experiences in the world, and I bring a social justice lens to my work.
(978) 878-2515 View (978) 878-2515
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Nobska Goodhue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Somerville, MA 02144  (Online Only)
Welcome, I'm glad you're here. I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma, and working with LGBTQ+ individuals. My practice operates according to strengths-based and person-in-environment approaches, emphasizing holistic well-being rooted in the intersection of neurobiology and mental health. I work with childhood and adult trauma survivors, specifically within the contexts of attachment, interpersonal trauma, and sexual violence. Further clinical experience includes student mental health, identity work, and relationship challenges.
Welcome, I'm glad you're here. I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma, and working with LGBTQ+ individuals. My practice operates according to strengths-based and person-in-environment approaches, emphasizing holistic well-being rooted in the intersection of neurobiology and mental health. I work with childhood and adult trauma survivors, specifically within the contexts of attachment, interpersonal trauma, and sexual violence. Further clinical experience includes student mental health, identity work, and relationship challenges.
(617) 744-7231 View (617) 744-7231
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Catherine Harvey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02114
My ideal client would be someone who is ready and willing to participate in treatment. I am comfortable with an array of different diagnoses and struggles. Their needs would include working towards tangible goals that we are able to breakdown in the treatment setting. They may want to work on self-esteem, depression, anxiety, PTSD symptoms etc. They would want to minimize their symptoms and improve everyday functioning. The goal would ultimately be to no longer need treatment as they have reached their goals.
My ideal client would be someone who is ready and willing to participate in treatment. I am comfortable with an array of different diagnoses and struggles. Their needs would include working towards tangible goals that we are able to breakdown in the treatment setting. They may want to work on self-esteem, depression, anxiety, PTSD symptoms etc. They would want to minimize their symptoms and improve everyday functioning. The goal would ultimately be to no longer need treatment as they have reached their goals.
(617) 812-8770 View (617) 812-8770
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Daniel Lee
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Sharon, MA 02067  (Online Only)
I’m a clinical psychologist with years of experience treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic stress, and related issues. In my practice, I work with adults to identify and make progress toward their emotional, behavioral, interpersonal, and professional goals in a supportive, empowering manner. I collaborate with clients to create a comfortable, safe, and respectful atmosphere in which we can work together.
I’m a clinical psychologist with years of experience treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic stress, and related issues. In my practice, I work with adults to identify and make progress toward their emotional, behavioral, interpersonal, and professional goals in a supportive, empowering manner. I collaborate with clients to create a comfortable, safe, and respectful atmosphere in which we can work together.
(339) 230-2653 View (339) 230-2653
Enlightened Interventions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Worcester, MA 01608
Our practice offers clients a chance to collaborate to create a strength-based, client-centered, holistic treatment plan that will allow the client to achieve their goals through a wide variety of interventions. Our group practice has a variety of clinicians who have an extensive history working with a wide variety of presenting problems, including mood and adjustment disorders, trauma, and family and relational issues. We will work with you to find creative and plausible solutions to the problems you are facing. We believe wellness is achievable, manageable, and sustainable for all clients.
Our practice offers clients a chance to collaborate to create a strength-based, client-centered, holistic treatment plan that will allow the client to achieve their goals through a wide variety of interventions. Our group practice has a variety of clinicians who have an extensive history working with a wide variety of presenting problems, including mood and adjustment disorders, trauma, and family and relational issues. We will work with you to find creative and plausible solutions to the problems you are facing. We believe wellness is achievable, manageable, and sustainable for all clients.
(978) 404-7979 View (978) 404-7979
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John Kenny
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Quincy, MA 02171  (Online Only)
I provide therapy to adults, young adults, and students with a variety of issues including trauma, anxiety, life-transitions, relationship issues, and depression. I believe that developing a non-judgmental and client-centered approach to therapy is key to feeling better each day. In therapy, a thoughtful review of stressors, trauma, and relationships helps to build a better context around the client's challenges and informs treatment. Therapy involves building an understanding of how past relationships and experiences inform and affect our actions and emotions today.
I provide therapy to adults, young adults, and students with a variety of issues including trauma, anxiety, life-transitions, relationship issues, and depression. I believe that developing a non-judgmental and client-centered approach to therapy is key to feeling better each day. In therapy, a thoughtful review of stressors, trauma, and relationships helps to build a better context around the client's challenges and informs treatment. Therapy involves building an understanding of how past relationships and experiences inform and affect our actions and emotions today.
(508) 709-7123 View (508) 709-7123
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Kathleen Ercolini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Danvers, MA 01923
I have a passion for working across a spectrum of ages and issues affecting people including trauma, impulse control, school issues, life transitions, anxiety, depression, family dynamics and many others.
Looking for the right therapist can be overwhelming. Whether this is for yourself, your child or teen, it can be difficult finding a good fit for you or your loved one. By beginning a therapeutic relationship with me, you will have a place where you can finally feel empowered around whatever emotional obstacles you or your loved one are facing. You can rely on me to provide support, resources and information that will help to guide the therapeutic journey.
I have a passion for working across a spectrum of ages and issues affecting people including trauma, impulse control, school issues, life transitions, anxiety, depression, family dynamics and many others.
Looking for the right therapist can be overwhelming. Whether this is for yourself, your child or teen, it can be difficult finding a good fit for you or your loved one. By beginning a therapeutic relationship with me, you will have a place where you can finally feel empowered around whatever emotional obstacles you or your loved one are facing. You can rely on me to provide support, resources and information that will help to guide the therapeutic journey.
(617) 415-4437 View (617) 415-4437
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Leslie Penni
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Newton Centre, MA 02459
Are you feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed? Are you struggling feelings of sadness all the time? You may be struggling with a major life stressor or perhaps you are feeling you are not where you want to be in your life or how you got there. I am passionate about working with clients to help them heal from the past, cope with the present and repair and grow healthy relationships. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), I specialize in perinatal mental health, anxiety and depression, OCD, alcohol and substance abuse disorders, ADHD, life transitions, parenting and attachment, and relationship issues.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed? Are you struggling feelings of sadness all the time? You may be struggling with a major life stressor or perhaps you are feeling you are not where you want to be in your life or how you got there. I am passionate about working with clients to help them heal from the past, cope with the present and repair and grow healthy relationships. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), I specialize in perinatal mental health, anxiety and depression, OCD, alcohol and substance abuse disorders, ADHD, life transitions, parenting and attachment, and relationship issues.
(617) 766-0319 View (617) 766-0319

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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.