Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Narrows, VA
Connie Fisher Hopkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Narrows, VA 24124
I am a graduate from Radford University earning a Bachelors Degree with a focus on social work. I received a Masters of Social Work from Radford in 2014 and began working toward being a LCSW. I received my LCSW in 2017 and have been working in outpatient therapy since. I have experience with anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, anger management, parenting issues, personality disorders, trauma, and grief. I work from a strength-based perspective with a client-centered style.
I am a graduate from Radford University earning a Bachelors Degree with a focus on social work. I received a Masters of Social Work from Radford in 2014 and began working toward being a LCSW. I received my LCSW in 2017 and have been working in outpatient therapy since. I have experience with anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, ADD/ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, anger management, parenting issues, personality disorders, trauma, and grief. I work from a strength-based perspective with a client-centered style.
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Amanda Hardwick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT, CACYFSW
Verified Verified
Pearisburg, VA 24134
Not accepting new clients
I am a therapist with experience in both school-based and in-home settings working with ADD/ADHD, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, dual diagnosis, anger management, trauma and grief/loss to name a few while working with adults, children, adolescents and families providing support, training and crisis interventions.
I love working with individuals and families and have been for 8 years in the New River Valley in a wide variety of roles. My approach is tailored for each client, situation and goal to find what works best for each unique individual. I use an eclectic approach and embrace a person-centered philosophy to best meet my client's needs and take joy in helping others explore and achieve personal goals to live a healthier and happier life.
I am a therapist with experience in both school-based and in-home settings working with ADD/ADHD, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, dual diagnosis, anger management, trauma and grief/loss to name a few while working with adults, children, adolescents and families providing support, training and crisis interventions.
I love working with individuals and families and have been for 8 years in the New River Valley in a wide variety of roles. My approach is tailored for each client, situation and goal to find what works best for each unique individual. I use an eclectic approach and embrace a person-centered philosophy to best meet my client's needs and take joy in helping others explore and achieve personal goals to live a healthier and happier life.
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Cara DeCarlo
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHP-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lynchburg, VA 24502
I enjoy working with adolescents and teenagers who have experienced trauma and struggle with symptoms of anxiety and depression.
I enjoy working with adolescents and teenagers who have experienced trauma and struggle with symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Kelly Cummings-Karkenny
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Salem, VA 24153 (Online Only)
I utilize CBT and Solution Focused Therapy skills, as well as Trauma Informed counseling techniques.
During my eight years of working in mental health counseling, I have worked with underserved populations to gain experience in providing direct counseling, outreach, referral, and follow-up care coordination to eligible individuals. I possess the knowledge and experience to independently employ therapeutic modalities based upon individual needs and preference. I am passionate about trauma work, as well as treating depression and anxiety. I believe counseling is most effective when there is an identified goal, and it is my role to guide clients in developing the skills to be successful.
I utilize CBT and Solution Focused Therapy skills, as well as Trauma Informed counseling techniques.
During my eight years of working in mental health counseling, I have worked with underserved populations to gain experience in providing direct counseling, outreach, referral, and follow-up care coordination to eligible individuals. I possess the knowledge and experience to independently employ therapeutic modalities based upon individual needs and preference. I am passionate about trauma work, as well as treating depression and anxiety. I believe counseling is most effective when there is an identified goal, and it is my role to guide clients in developing the skills to be successful.
Krysten Garrett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
Roanoke, VA 24018
I approach therapy from a strengths-based and trauma-informed perspective.
No matter what you do, you feel like you can’t get out from under the weight of the past. You have a hard time connecting with friends and family, or avoid them altogether, because they just can’t understand. You find yourself thinking “it wasn’t that bad. Other people have it worse. So why can't I feel better?” You can't sleep, have aches and pains, and other physical symptoms you can’t explain. Maybe you’ve tried to push these feelings away with work, relationships, alcohol, or Netflix. These feelings and behaviors can make you feel like you’re trapped in a maze with no end in sight.
I approach therapy from a strengths-based and trauma-informed perspective.
No matter what you do, you feel like you can’t get out from under the weight of the past. You have a hard time connecting with friends and family, or avoid them altogether, because they just can’t understand. You find yourself thinking “it wasn’t that bad. Other people have it worse. So why can't I feel better?” You can't sleep, have aches and pains, and other physical symptoms you can’t explain. Maybe you’ve tried to push these feelings away with work, relationships, alcohol, or Netflix. These feelings and behaviors can make you feel like you’re trapped in a maze with no end in sight.
Joseph Autry
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Abingdon, VA 24211 (Online Only)
Do you feel so anxious it is hard to leave the house in the morning? Do you feel so depressed and sad that is hard to get out of bed in the morning? Anxiety and depression are common. You are not alone in feeling this way. I help people who struggle to deal with the stresses of life. Working together, we can identify what causes your depression and anxiety and work to find solutions that will make life easier for you. It is all about finding balance. My experience allows me to help you deal with your stress, relationship issues, anxiety, trauma, or depression.
Do you feel so anxious it is hard to leave the house in the morning? Do you feel so depressed and sad that is hard to get out of bed in the morning? Anxiety and depression are common. You are not alone in feeling this way. I help people who struggle to deal with the stresses of life. Working together, we can identify what causes your depression and anxiety and work to find solutions that will make life easier for you. It is all about finding balance. My experience allows me to help you deal with your stress, relationship issues, anxiety, trauma, or depression.
Pathways to Wellness Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Marion, VA 24354
I assist with issues including: depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, dissociative disorders, conflict, parenting/behavioral management.
NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! Do you feel like you have tried everything and it still isn't working? Are you tired of existing in life and not fully living life? Do you feel stuck, depressed, or anxious? I provide a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere so you can feel free to express your needs and work together on a plan that best fits your needs. I have worked in emergency crisis services, crisis management services, and trauma for years and this has brought with it the experience to be able to quickly meet and address your immediate needs and then work toward addressing the long-term needs.
I assist with issues including: depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, dissociative disorders, conflict, parenting/behavioral management.
NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! Do you feel like you have tried everything and it still isn't working? Are you tired of existing in life and not fully living life? Do you feel stuck, depressed, or anxious? I provide a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere so you can feel free to express your needs and work together on a plan that best fits your needs. I have worked in emergency crisis services, crisis management services, and trauma for years and this has brought with it the experience to be able to quickly meet and address your immediate needs and then work toward addressing the long-term needs.
Teri Fox
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060 (Online Only)
Teri Fox is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) through the Virginia Board of Counseling who has over 7 years of experience. She primarily specializes in treating clients of all ages who are coping with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Teri believes that counseling is not a one size fits all profession; she uses a variety of best practices to assess where the client is, and where they want to go.
Teri Fox is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) through the Virginia Board of Counseling who has over 7 years of experience. She primarily specializes in treating clients of all ages who are coping with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Teri believes that counseling is not a one size fits all profession; she uses a variety of best practices to assess where the client is, and where they want to go.
Avis Augustine-Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24502 (Online Only)
The goal of every client who comes to treatment is to resolve the existing crisis or trauma, manage anxiety, reduce depressive and other symptoms, and return to a state of being that better reflects their optimal functioning. Clients who come to therapy are arguably the best suited to tell us what their needs are and where the gap exists between their needs and goals for their best life. Living with grief, loss, anxiety, PTSD, psych ache, relationship distress, trauma (including racial trauma), rejection, and mood disorders takes a toll, not only on everyday functioning but also on self-esteem, self-efficacy and self-care.
The goal of every client who comes to treatment is to resolve the existing crisis or trauma, manage anxiety, reduce depressive and other symptoms, and return to a state of being that better reflects their optimal functioning. Clients who come to therapy are arguably the best suited to tell us what their needs are and where the gap exists between their needs and goals for their best life. Living with grief, loss, anxiety, PTSD, psych ache, relationship distress, trauma (including racial trauma), rejection, and mood disorders takes a toll, not only on everyday functioning but also on self-esteem, self-efficacy and self-care.
Jennifer Estep
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, QMHP-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Galax, VA 24333
I have spent the last 14 years of my career working with pervasive mental health disorders, personality disorders, trauma, and domestic violence.
Do you feel misunderstood, unheard, or unappreciated by others? Have difficulty forming relationships and seeing your own unique value as a human? If you are ready to go on the journey to personal growth to re-write these negative stories in your mind; I will provide you a safe and judgement free space to work through these challenges. My therapeutic approach is integrative; I do not believe that humans are intended to fit into a therapeutic mold, therapy should instead be tailored to meet the individual need.
I have spent the last 14 years of my career working with pervasive mental health disorders, personality disorders, trauma, and domestic violence.
Do you feel misunderstood, unheard, or unappreciated by others? Have difficulty forming relationships and seeing your own unique value as a human? If you are ready to go on the journey to personal growth to re-write these negative stories in your mind; I will provide you a safe and judgement free space to work through these challenges. My therapeutic approach is integrative; I do not believe that humans are intended to fit into a therapeutic mold, therapy should instead be tailored to meet the individual need.
Morgan Whittaker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cave Spring, VA 24018
Morgan Whittaker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) whose primary areas of focus with clients have been anxiety, depression, trauma (to include but not limited to domestic violence, childhood trauma, and combat), grief/loss, substance abuse, and coping with severe mental illness or coping with changing health circumstances. Morgan has primarily worked with adults, but she does have experience working with adolescents. Morgan completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at the College of William & Mary and her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Morgan Whittaker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) whose primary areas of focus with clients have been anxiety, depression, trauma (to include but not limited to domestic violence, childhood trauma, and combat), grief/loss, substance abuse, and coping with severe mental illness or coping with changing health circumstances. Morgan has primarily worked with adults, but she does have experience working with adolescents. Morgan completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at the College of William & Mary and her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Ginny Puckett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Roanoke, VA 24012 (Online Only)
I provide trauma-informed sex therapy to help clients overcome sexual issues and develop their sexual confidence.
You’re here because you’ve been struggling in the most vulnerable parts of your life, and it's chipping away at your relationship, your confidence, and your sense of self. Maybe you’ve had insight to what’s wrong for a while, but you’ve tried everything you can think of and you keep getting stuck at the same points. Sexuality is a core component of your being; experiencing sexual challenges can disrupt the harmony in other areas of your life. My job is to help you restore that balance and unlock the potential of your sexual wellness. A better sex life is not out of your reach.
I provide trauma-informed sex therapy to help clients overcome sexual issues and develop their sexual confidence.
You’re here because you’ve been struggling in the most vulnerable parts of your life, and it's chipping away at your relationship, your confidence, and your sense of self. Maybe you’ve had insight to what’s wrong for a while, but you’ve tried everything you can think of and you keep getting stuck at the same points. Sexuality is a core component of your being; experiencing sexual challenges can disrupt the harmony in other areas of your life. My job is to help you restore that balance and unlock the potential of your sexual wellness. A better sex life is not out of your reach.
Stable Haven Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Dublin, VA 24084 (Online Only)
There is a wait list for new clients. Welcome and congrats on taking the first step! I specialize in clients who are struggling with trauma, anxiety, or who have had adverse childhood experiences. If you find yourself struggling with negative beliefs about yourself, poor coping abilities, or with managing your trauma, we may be a good fit. I work with individuals of all ages who want to be happier and healthier overall and who want to get unstuck from their negative emotions or patterns. I am an equine-assisted psychotherapist as well and come spring 2024 I will be offering this approach in Dublin, VA.
There is a wait list for new clients. Welcome and congrats on taking the first step! I specialize in clients who are struggling with trauma, anxiety, or who have had adverse childhood experiences. If you find yourself struggling with negative beliefs about yourself, poor coping abilities, or with managing your trauma, we may be a good fit. I work with individuals of all ages who want to be happier and healthier overall and who want to get unstuck from their negative emotions or patterns. I am an equine-assisted psychotherapist as well and come spring 2024 I will be offering this approach in Dublin, VA.
Dr. Bobbie Jo Stone-Seamster
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PhD
Verified Verified
Martinsville, VA 24112
Specialties include: anger, grief/loss, military / Veteran support, stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, PTSD, Bipolar, Mood disorders, job-home stressors.
If you're looking for someone to help guide you on the path to feeling better..... and you want to be in the comfort of your own home to have your private counseling session-give me a call or go to sondermind.com and ask for me!
Specialties include: anger, grief/loss, military / Veteran support, stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, PTSD, Bipolar, Mood disorders, job-home stressors.
If you're looking for someone to help guide you on the path to feeling better..... and you want to be in the comfort of your own home to have your private counseling session-give me a call or go to sondermind.com and ask for me!
Deena Michelle Robertson
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHP-R
Verified Verified
Lynchburg, VA 24501
Her therapy includes utilizing play techniques to engage with children and work through trauma-related issues.
Ms. Deena Robertson, a Licensed Resident in Counseling, has genuine compassion and empathy for those who have walked through difficult life experiences. She believes in emotional growth, hope, compassion for yourself, and understanding your traumatic experiences. Deena is very trauma-informed and believes in a non-discriminatory and non-judgmental environment that allows healing, growth, and true insight. Deena received her Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling at Liberty University.
Her therapy includes utilizing play techniques to engage with children and work through trauma-related issues.
Ms. Deena Robertson, a Licensed Resident in Counseling, has genuine compassion and empathy for those who have walked through difficult life experiences. She believes in emotional growth, hope, compassion for yourself, and understanding your traumatic experiences. Deena is very trauma-informed and believes in a non-discriminatory and non-judgmental environment that allows healing, growth, and true insight. Deena received her Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling at Liberty University.
Beverly Loftin Cobbs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, SUPLCSW, MSW, MTS, QHMP AC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gretna, VA 24557
I am currently a Supervisee of Social Work with over 21 years of experience working with adults, children and couples. I have a vast knowledge of mental health as it relates to individuals, disadvantaged populations, groups and couples. My specialty also surrounds social work, child protective services, Foster care juvenile justice systems and special education. My Job is My Passion, My Ministry. I too have experienced difficult life situations, trauma and grief. I didn’t start my life with all of these titles. I had to work hard for each one of them. Through every challenge, every struggle, every stumbling block, and every failure.
I am currently a Supervisee of Social Work with over 21 years of experience working with adults, children and couples. I have a vast knowledge of mental health as it relates to individuals, disadvantaged populations, groups and couples. My specialty also surrounds social work, child protective services, Foster care juvenile justice systems and special education. My Job is My Passion, My Ministry. I too have experienced difficult life situations, trauma and grief. I didn’t start my life with all of these titles. I had to work hard for each one of them. Through every challenge, every struggle, every stumbling block, and every failure.
Katie Solvig
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LMHP-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lynchburg, VA 24502
I specialize in working with pre-teens/teens and adults struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, past/current trauma, grief and loss, and life transitions.
Deciding to start therapy takes courage and vulnerability and as a counselor, I feel honored to bear witness to pain and hold hope for healing and growth. My approach to counseling is to provide a safe, judgment-free space for you to process and explore your emotions and thoughts. I use a strengths-based, collaborative approach to empower my clients as they process thoughts/emotions and navigate life. Every person is deserving of a full and balanced life and aim to provide my clients with the tools, skills, and help needed to achieve their goals.
I specialize in working with pre-teens/teens and adults struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, past/current trauma, grief and loss, and life transitions.
Deciding to start therapy takes courage and vulnerability and as a counselor, I feel honored to bear witness to pain and hold hope for healing and growth. My approach to counseling is to provide a safe, judgment-free space for you to process and explore your emotions and thoughts. I use a strengths-based, collaborative approach to empower my clients as they process thoughts/emotions and navigate life. Every person is deserving of a full and balanced life and aim to provide my clients with the tools, skills, and help needed to achieve their goals.
Nathan S Cooke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Blacksburg, VA 24060 (Online Only)
Greetings! I'm Nathan, and I'm genuinely excited about the opportunity to meet with you. With a Masters of Social Work from West Virginia University and additional post-graduate work in Special Education from Radford University, I bring a solid educational foundation to my practice. Over the past 20 years, I have been dedicated to assisting individuals of all ages—children, families, and adults—through various challenges such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship struggles, and trauma. My experience has honed my skills and deepened my understanding of the complexities people face in their lives.
Greetings! I'm Nathan, and I'm genuinely excited about the opportunity to meet with you. With a Masters of Social Work from West Virginia University and additional post-graduate work in Special Education from Radford University, I bring a solid educational foundation to my practice. Over the past 20 years, I have been dedicated to assisting individuals of all ages—children, families, and adults—through various challenges such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship struggles, and trauma. My experience has honed my skills and deepened my understanding of the complexities people face in their lives.
Iruj Humayun
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Cave Spring, VA 24018
Iruj Humayun is a Resident in Counseling with experience providing therapy for co-occurring disorders. She has provided treatment for depression, anxiety, PTSD and comorbid substance abuse, and trauma in survivors of intimate partner violence. Iruj works with both adults and children. In 2021, Iruj gave birth to a baby boy born with congenital heart disease. Eight months later, Iruj lost her baby while still orienting herself to a new state and city. Iruj understands pain, loss, PTSD, and hospital trauma and is keen on helping individuals who have struggled like her. She feels strongly about post-partum healing and women’s issues.
Iruj Humayun is a Resident in Counseling with experience providing therapy for co-occurring disorders. She has provided treatment for depression, anxiety, PTSD and comorbid substance abuse, and trauma in survivors of intimate partner violence. Iruj works with both adults and children. In 2021, Iruj gave birth to a baby boy born with congenital heart disease. Eight months later, Iruj lost her baby while still orienting herself to a new state and city. Iruj understands pain, loss, PTSD, and hospital trauma and is keen on helping individuals who have struggled like her. She feels strongly about post-partum healing and women’s issues.
Melissa J Blau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Christiansburg, VA 24073
I blend the use of nonviolent resistance therapy with a trauma-informed approach grounded in attachment theory and cognitive behavioral therapy.
I specialize in working with parents and caregivers who are struggling in their relationship with their child. When parenting a challenging child, caregivers can find themselves in cycles of constant conflict, either walking on eggshells and/or lashing out in ways that seem unrecognizable. The caregivers I support often face issues such as verbal and physical aggression, destruction of property, and youth substance use. Caregivers deserve nonjudgmental support in navigating these difficult relationships, coupled with practical intervention plans that allow them to regain a sense of peace and safety within their homes and themselves.
I blend the use of nonviolent resistance therapy with a trauma-informed approach grounded in attachment theory and cognitive behavioral therapy.
I specialize in working with parents and caregivers who are struggling in their relationship with their child. When parenting a challenging child, caregivers can find themselves in cycles of constant conflict, either walking on eggshells and/or lashing out in ways that seem unrecognizable. The caregivers I support often face issues such as verbal and physical aggression, destruction of property, and youth substance use. Caregivers deserve nonjudgmental support in navigating these difficult relationships, coupled with practical intervention plans that allow them to regain a sense of peace and safety within their homes and themselves.
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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.