Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Elma, WA
I’m Dr. Stan Kolpak, and I specialize in guiding individuals and couples through life’s challenges to build stronger, healthier relationships and personal growth. With a background in Couples counseling, individual therapy, trauma, and sexual issues. I offer a compassionate and collaborative approach tailored to your unique needs and goals.
I’m Dr. Stan Kolpak, and I specialize in guiding individuals and couples through life’s challenges to build stronger, healthier relationships and personal growth. With a background in Couples counseling, individual therapy, trauma, and sexual issues. I offer a compassionate and collaborative approach tailored to your unique needs and goals.
I am most comfortable treating conditions related to trauma, emotional distress, and self-esteem issues.
My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing on a range of evidence-based modalities to best support each client's unique needs. I utilize trauma-focused therapy to address and heal past wounds, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to challenge and change unhelpful thought patterns, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients embrace their thoughts and feelings without judgment. Additionally, I incorporate Motivational Interviewing to enhance motivation and commitment to change, and I maintain a client-centered focus, ensuring that therapy is tailored to each individual's goals and strengths.
I am most comfortable treating conditions related to trauma, emotional distress, and self-esteem issues.
My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing on a range of evidence-based modalities to best support each client's unique needs. I utilize trauma-focused therapy to address and heal past wounds, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to challenge and change unhelpful thought patterns, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients embrace their thoughts and feelings without judgment. Additionally, I incorporate Motivational Interviewing to enhance motivation and commitment to change, and I maintain a client-centered focus, ensuring that therapy is tailored to each individual's goals and strengths.
Life is complicated. Sometimes it hurts. Sometimes it’s messy. When your life’s problems become overwhelming, it helps to get help. I firmly believe that each of us has the ability to resolve most of our life’s problems. Professional assistance can help you to see the way forward more clearly.
Life is complicated. Sometimes it hurts. Sometimes it’s messy. When your life’s problems become overwhelming, it helps to get help. I firmly believe that each of us has the ability to resolve most of our life’s problems. Professional assistance can help you to see the way forward more clearly.
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I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, & depression.
My name is Jessica Gonzalez. WA Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I am licensed in Washington with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. I have a person-centered therapeutic approach. Some common theoretical approaches I use in my work include Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, & depression.
My name is Jessica Gonzalez. WA Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I am licensed in Washington with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. I have a person-centered therapeutic approach. Some common theoretical approaches I use in my work include Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Elizabeth Ryan Palmer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AP, LCSW, RN
Verified Verified
Montesano, WA 98563
Additionally, she is trauma-informed and is certified in the use of EMDR, a beneficial trauma therapy modality.
Elizabeth Palmer treats clients ages 18 & up. Sessions will be virtual (using a HIPAA compliant platform).
Additionally, she is trauma-informed and is certified in the use of EMDR, a beneficial trauma therapy modality.
Elizabeth Palmer treats clients ages 18 & up. Sessions will be virtual (using a HIPAA compliant platform).
Jenni Juarez
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CMHS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Montesano, WA 98563 (Online Only)
Welcome! My name is Jenni Juarez and I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist based in Washington state with nearly a decade of experience. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. I hold a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Central Washington University and have specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Additionally, I am credentialed as a Child Mental Health Specialist.
Welcome! My name is Jenni Juarez and I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist based in Washington state with nearly a decade of experience. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. I hold a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Central Washington University and have specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Additionally, I am credentialed as a Child Mental Health Specialist.
Online Therapists
I have specialized training in Cognitive Processing Therapy, a short-term and highly-effective form of PTSD treatment.
Hey there, I'm Alex! Thank you for your interest in working with me. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor, and I operate my practice, Well Bee Counseling, from my home in Georgia serving clients remotely in Washington and Louisiana. Client's that have worked with me often sought therapy because they were struggling to sleep, consumed with worry, struggling in relationships (personal and professional) and were fed up with trying to manage their struggles on their own. Additionally, they often have painful events from early in life that effect them deeply. They can be new to therapy or experienced.
I have specialized training in Cognitive Processing Therapy, a short-term and highly-effective form of PTSD treatment.
Hey there, I'm Alex! Thank you for your interest in working with me. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor, and I operate my practice, Well Bee Counseling, from my home in Georgia serving clients remotely in Washington and Louisiana. Client's that have worked with me often sought therapy because they were struggling to sleep, consumed with worry, struggling in relationships (personal and professional) and were fed up with trying to manage their struggles on their own. Additionally, they often have painful events from early in life that effect them deeply. They can be new to therapy or experienced.
Empowered Response Counseling Services
Counselor, EdDc, LMHC, MHP
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98201
Accepting new clients. My clients are survivors of their respective challenges, trauma, or circumstances and they are ready to empower themselves to seek change. Clients who work with me are tired of the hardship caused by their symptoms and by the bias, stigma, abuse, or other forms of oppression in their lives. My clients are ready to engage in the liberating work required to make meaning and to find healing and growth toward a future that they define.
Accepting new clients. My clients are survivors of their respective challenges, trauma, or circumstances and they are ready to empower themselves to seek change. Clients who work with me are tired of the hardship caused by their symptoms and by the bias, stigma, abuse, or other forms of oppression in their lives. My clients are ready to engage in the liberating work required to make meaning and to find healing and growth toward a future that they define.
Rebecca Kase
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
Fox Island, WA 98333 (Online Only)
As a trauma expert and internationally recognized speaker, I help driven women move from surviving to thriving.
Are you a driven, high-achieving woman who feels like you're constantly balancing on the edge of burnout? Perhaps you excel in your career, manage your responsibilities with precision, and appear confident to the world, yet beneath the surface, anxiety, imposter syndrome, and unresolved trauma hold you back. You’re not alone in feeling stuck, despite your accomplishments. In my practice, I specialize in supporting women like you—motivated, successful, and ready to break through the barriers that keep you from transforming and thriving.
As a trauma expert and internationally recognized speaker, I help driven women move from surviving to thriving.
Are you a driven, high-achieving woman who feels like you're constantly balancing on the edge of burnout? Perhaps you excel in your career, manage your responsibilities with precision, and appear confident to the world, yet beneath the surface, anxiety, imposter syndrome, and unresolved trauma hold you back. You’re not alone in feeling stuck, despite your accomplishments. In my practice, I specialize in supporting women like you—motivated, successful, and ready to break through the barriers that keep you from transforming and thriving.
Eden Shore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98118 (Online Only)
My trauma-informed, strengths based approach allows you to bring all of who you are to your sessions.
I am currently accepting new telehealth clients across all of Washington. It can be really difficult here and now to live a life that allows you to thrive. I offer support for people struggling, people who want to feel better, who want to grow. I am a good fit for people who want to shift their relationships with themselves, with loved ones, with standards that don’t fit. I love supporting young adults in their life travel. l am trans and non-binary, and I have a special place in my practice for LGBTQ+ people of all kinds, especially people on the trans and gender diverse spectrum, and people exploring their relationship to gender.
My trauma-informed, strengths based approach allows you to bring all of who you are to your sessions.
I am currently accepting new telehealth clients across all of Washington. It can be really difficult here and now to live a life that allows you to thrive. I offer support for people struggling, people who want to feel better, who want to grow. I am a good fit for people who want to shift their relationships with themselves, with loved ones, with standards that don’t fit. I love supporting young adults in their life travel. l am trans and non-binary, and I have a special place in my practice for LGBTQ+ people of all kinds, especially people on the trans and gender diverse spectrum, and people exploring their relationship to gender.
Bellevue Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redmond, WA 98052
Waitlist for new clients
Bellevue Counseling employs a blend of more than 3 evidence-based Marriage Counseling theories to guide couples through past trauma, communication breakdowns, and trust difficulties post-affair.
Is your partnership suffering? Do you feel like your losing connection to the person you once fell in love with? Couples counseling can help you teach communication skills that move couples towards understanding and away from demon dialogues. The truth is your relationships matter and the problems are complex. We can work together to help discover the softer emotions that run the show. Let's focus on how to bring down barriers and open up windows. Don't let the past trauma keep you from living in your present. Now offering Telehealth options.
Bellevue Counseling employs a blend of more than 3 evidence-based Marriage Counseling theories to guide couples through past trauma, communication breakdowns, and trust difficulties post-affair.
Is your partnership suffering? Do you feel like your losing connection to the person you once fell in love with? Couples counseling can help you teach communication skills that move couples towards understanding and away from demon dialogues. The truth is your relationships matter and the problems are complex. We can work together to help discover the softer emotions that run the show. Let's focus on how to bring down barriers and open up windows. Don't let the past trauma keep you from living in your present. Now offering Telehealth options.
I understand how trauma impacts our daily lives and views of ourselves, that's why learning to trust yourself and your boundaries is important to learn as we are often not taught how to do so.
I am a trauma therapist with over 10 years of counseling experience as well as 8 years of MH work with my BA. I have worked with many people and diverse populations. I work from a place of intuition, trust and strength building. I believe our connection and relationship is the most important part of the process. I believe in a humorous, easy going, trustworthy, strengths building approach to therapy. I see individual adults in Washington state and I am currently adding more insurances each month. I also offer a sliding scale fee and opportunity for reimbursement from insurance. You can call or email me to schedule a 15 min consult.
I understand how trauma impacts our daily lives and views of ourselves, that's why learning to trust yourself and your boundaries is important to learn as we are often not taught how to do so.
I am a trauma therapist with over 10 years of counseling experience as well as 8 years of MH work with my BA. I have worked with many people and diverse populations. I work from a place of intuition, trust and strength building. I believe our connection and relationship is the most important part of the process. I believe in a humorous, easy going, trustworthy, strengths building approach to therapy. I see individual adults in Washington state and I am currently adding more insurances each month. I also offer a sliding scale fee and opportunity for reimbursement from insurance. You can call or email me to schedule a 15 min consult.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, unsure of who to turn to? Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues that leave them feeling stuck. They often face questions of identity, infertility, or self-esteem, searching for clarity and peace. Navigating the search for a therapist can feel daunting, but my aim is to offer a welcoming space where you can truly be yourself, free from judgment. I work closely with women and teen girls aged 14+, guiding them through these challenges to help them find their path forward.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, unsure of who to turn to? Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues that leave them feeling stuck. They often face questions of identity, infertility, or self-esteem, searching for clarity and peace. Navigating the search for a therapist can feel daunting, but my aim is to offer a welcoming space where you can truly be yourself, free from judgment. I work closely with women and teen girls aged 14+, guiding them through these challenges to help them find their path forward.
Pamela Bryan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State and a Qualified Alcoholism Counselor. She graduated from Seattle Pacific University in 1989, with a Master's of Science in Counseling. Pam is a seasoned therapist, having worked with trauma survivors for over 30 years.
Pamela Bryan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State and a Qualified Alcoholism Counselor. She graduated from Seattle Pacific University in 1989, with a Master's of Science in Counseling. Pam is a seasoned therapist, having worked with trauma survivors for over 30 years.
Peninsula Psychological Center, Inc., P.S.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Silverdale, WA 98383
Life presents many challenges. Our 23 licensed clinical psychologists, social workers, marriage & family therapists and mental health counselors at Peninsula Psychological Center, Inc., P.S. are ready to assist you. We work with people from age 3-90, with experienced therapists in our multispecialty center, helping our clients and their families to clarify their specific concerns and to achieve their goals in therapy. We often help people with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, panic, grief, insomnia & relationship problems. Individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, and psychological assessment services are available.
Life presents many challenges. Our 23 licensed clinical psychologists, social workers, marriage & family therapists and mental health counselors at Peninsula Psychological Center, Inc., P.S. are ready to assist you. We work with people from age 3-90, with experienced therapists in our multispecialty center, helping our clients and their families to clarify their specific concerns and to achieve their goals in therapy. We often help people with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, panic, grief, insomnia & relationship problems. Individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, and psychological assessment services are available.
Jan Kaschmitter
Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98107 (Online Only)
My greatest expertise is with trauma, anxiety, depression, and co-occurring disorders.
Life can be hard and challenging at times. Maybe you have been struggling for a very long time or maybe something more recent has come up. I want you to know that you don’t have to take this journey alone. I am here to listen and help you explore those things in your life that are interfering with your health and happiness. I believe that all people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
My greatest expertise is with trauma, anxiety, depression, and co-occurring disorders.
Life can be hard and challenging at times. Maybe you have been struggling for a very long time or maybe something more recent has come up. I want you to know that you don’t have to take this journey alone. I am here to listen and help you explore those things in your life that are interfering with your health and happiness. I believe that all people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
My therapeutic approach is holistic and integrative, using an emotion-focused, trauma-informed, and attachment lens.
You might be feeling stuck in your life, discouraged or dissatisfied. This can show up as uncertainty about yourself, feeling anxious or depressed, and having a hard time coping with life’s many challenges. The pain and fears that led you to seek out therapy come out of stories and experiences that shape how you view yourself and the world. I seek to help you connect with your experiences, stories, and emotions to deepen your understanding of your world, build self-trust and acceptance, and find ways to chart a path forward.
My therapeutic approach is holistic and integrative, using an emotion-focused, trauma-informed, and attachment lens.
You might be feeling stuck in your life, discouraged or dissatisfied. This can show up as uncertainty about yourself, feeling anxious or depressed, and having a hard time coping with life’s many challenges. The pain and fears that led you to seek out therapy come out of stories and experiences that shape how you view yourself and the world. I seek to help you connect with your experiences, stories, and emotions to deepen your understanding of your world, build self-trust and acceptance, and find ways to chart a path forward.
I use an integrative clinical approach that is trauma focused, strength based, family centered, and LGBTQ+ affirmative to support and assist clients in meeting desired goals.
A strong belief in prevention and early intervention of adverse childhood experiences inspires my work with children, parents, and families. Adverse childhood experiences can have lasting impact and influence our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in the present. A strong component of my clinical practice is finding and building resiliency in the presence of adverse childhood experiences.
I use an integrative clinical approach that is trauma focused, strength based, family centered, and LGBTQ+ affirmative to support and assist clients in meeting desired goals.
A strong belief in prevention and early intervention of adverse childhood experiences inspires my work with children, parents, and families. Adverse childhood experiences can have lasting impact and influence our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in the present. A strong component of my clinical practice is finding and building resiliency in the presence of adverse childhood experiences.
I specialize in the intersection between trauma, mental health, and physical health.
Do you sometimes feel like your emotions get the best of you, getting in the way of doing what is most important to you? Or do you have difficulty feeling or expressing emotions and communicating how you feel to other people? I help clients develop wise mind - the integration of emotions and intuition with reasoning and logic. I love to work with dreamers, people with the passion and purpose to remake our society. I am a good fit if you are a person who seeks out therapy because you understand that justice in the world begins with healing ourselves from the inside out.
I specialize in the intersection between trauma, mental health, and physical health.
Do you sometimes feel like your emotions get the best of you, getting in the way of doing what is most important to you? Or do you have difficulty feeling or expressing emotions and communicating how you feel to other people? I help clients develop wise mind - the integration of emotions and intuition with reasoning and logic. I love to work with dreamers, people with the passion and purpose to remake our society. I am a good fit if you are a person who seeks out therapy because you understand that justice in the world begins with healing ourselves from the inside out.
I practice with a client centered trauma informed approach for all of my clients; wether you're here for EMDR, Intensive EMDR, or simply want a talk therapist. I hold a safe space for my clients where I utilize calm guidance and gentle encouragement to help you reach your therapeutic goals.
I practice with a client centered trauma informed approach for all of my clients; wether you're here for EMDR, Intensive EMDR, or simply want a talk therapist. I hold a safe space for my clients where I utilize calm guidance and gentle encouragement to help you reach your therapeutic goals.
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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.