Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Tacoma, WA
I have experience in providing a meaningful, genuine and exploratory ear to those faced with depression, anxiety, deep grief, trauma, PTSD, traumatic loss (accident, homicide, suicide), neurodivergence, and LGBTQIA+ discrimination.
My approach is strengths-based and collaborative as we develop a treatment plan that is best for you and where you are today.
I have experience in providing a meaningful, genuine and exploratory ear to those faced with depression, anxiety, deep grief, trauma, PTSD, traumatic loss (accident, homicide, suicide), neurodivergence, and LGBTQIA+ discrimination.
My approach is strengths-based and collaborative as we develop a treatment plan that is best for you and where you are today.
I specialize in healing after trauma, abuse, or violence.
I am a clinical and community psychologist licensed in Washington State with nearly 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy services. I provide individual therapy for adults.
I specialize in healing after trauma, abuse, or violence.
I am a clinical and community psychologist licensed in Washington State with nearly 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy services. I provide individual therapy for adults.
Navigating mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, and trauma-related challenges can feel overwhelming, leaving you disconnected from yourself and those around you.
Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing, I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs. Whether managing distressing thoughts, regulating emotions, or fostering self-awareness, our work together will focus on practical strategies for meaningful change.
Navigating mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, and trauma-related challenges can feel overwhelming, leaving you disconnected from yourself and those around you.
Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing, I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs. Whether managing distressing thoughts, regulating emotions, or fostering self-awareness, our work together will focus on practical strategies for meaningful change.
Life can be challenging when trauma-related experiences, anxiety, or attachment disorders interfere with your sense of peace and security.
I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based approaches. Each session is tailored to address your specific needs, fostering emotional balance, and empowering you to overcome life’s challenges.
Life can be challenging when trauma-related experiences, anxiety, or attachment disorders interfere with your sense of peace and security.
I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based approaches. Each session is tailored to address your specific needs, fostering emotional balance, and empowering you to overcome life’s challenges.
I have experience supporting people through trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and more and I utilize many evidence-based interventions to support clients.
I have in person availability in Tacoma, please reach out to see about getting added to my schedule.
My ideal client is someone who recognizes that their story is still being told and that right now they may need some support. Success looks different for everyone and my ideal client is someone who is willing to explore how that looks for them and has the willingness to work to get there.
I have experience supporting people through trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and more and I utilize many evidence-based interventions to support clients.
I have in person availability in Tacoma, please reach out to see about getting added to my schedule.
My ideal client is someone who recognizes that their story is still being told and that right now they may need some support. Success looks different for everyone and my ideal client is someone who is willing to explore how that looks for them and has the willingness to work to get there.
I have experience in CBT for Anxiety, Depression, Behavioral Problems, and Trauma for ages 3-18.
Finding the right support can feel overwhelming, and I strive to create a space where young people and their families feel heard, understood, and supported. As a Child and Adolescent focused therapist, I specialize in helping kids, teens, and young adults navigate the challenges of growing up-whether that's anxiety, depression, school stress, family dynamics, or questions about identity and self-worth.
My approach is collaborative and compassionate. I believe that every young person has the strengths to build on, and I work with clients to develop coping skills, improve communication, and foster resilience.
I have experience in CBT for Anxiety, Depression, Behavioral Problems, and Trauma for ages 3-18.
Finding the right support can feel overwhelming, and I strive to create a space where young people and their families feel heard, understood, and supported. As a Child and Adolescent focused therapist, I specialize in helping kids, teens, and young adults navigate the challenges of growing up-whether that's anxiety, depression, school stress, family dynamics, or questions about identity and self-worth.
My approach is collaborative and compassionate. I believe that every young person has the strengths to build on, and I work with clients to develop coping skills, improve communication, and foster resilience.
I am currently accepting patients seeking trauma-informed therapy through EMDR or CPT.
I primarily approach therapy from a person-centered and relational lens. Therapy is an active and collaborative process where we together explore thoughts and experiences that may influence your relationships and daily life. I specialize in several evidence-based therapies that can help you overcome and lead a happier and more fulfilling life.
I am currently accepting patients seeking trauma-informed therapy through EMDR or CPT.
I primarily approach therapy from a person-centered and relational lens. Therapy is an active and collaborative process where we together explore thoughts and experiences that may influence your relationships and daily life. I specialize in several evidence-based therapies that can help you overcome and lead a happier and more fulfilling life.
***I accept First Choice Health insurance, which frequently contracts with some Kaiser plans. Please call to confirm I am in-network with your plan.*** I approach therapy from an evidence-based perspective by letting you know what the research has shown to be the most effective way of handling whatever problems you’re struggling with. From there, we can work together to adapt that type of therapy to fit your specific needs & life circumstances so we can figure out how to make our sessions most helpful for you. I specialize in CBT, DBT, CPT/PE, Schema Therapy & Mindfulness-based therapies amongst other evidence-based psychotherapies.
***I accept First Choice Health insurance, which frequently contracts with some Kaiser plans. Please call to confirm I am in-network with your plan.*** I approach therapy from an evidence-based perspective by letting you know what the research has shown to be the most effective way of handling whatever problems you’re struggling with. From there, we can work together to adapt that type of therapy to fit your specific needs & life circumstances so we can figure out how to make our sessions most helpful for you. I specialize in CBT, DBT, CPT/PE, Schema Therapy & Mindfulness-based therapies amongst other evidence-based psychotherapies.
My practice is predominately focused on working with clients who are experiencing effects of trauma, life transitions, perinatal and postpartum adjustment, blending families, LGBTQIA+, anxiety and depression.
Therapy is a place to feel heard, validated and offer growth and change to your life. I am here to support your needs whether you are looking as an individual, couple or family. Every person holds a unique story and experiences; it is my goal to work collaboratively with you to achieve personal goals and growth throughout the therapy experience. I work with teens, adults, couples and families and bring a systemic focus on each individual’s needs in session. Traditional and non-traditional families are welcome.
My practice is predominately focused on working with clients who are experiencing effects of trauma, life transitions, perinatal and postpartum adjustment, blending families, LGBTQIA+, anxiety and depression.
Therapy is a place to feel heard, validated and offer growth and change to your life. I am here to support your needs whether you are looking as an individual, couple or family. Every person holds a unique story and experiences; it is my goal to work collaboratively with you to achieve personal goals and growth throughout the therapy experience. I work with teens, adults, couples and families and bring a systemic focus on each individual’s needs in session. Traditional and non-traditional families are welcome.
Driftwood Counseling and Consultation,
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, BCD
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Goal-oriented therapy to help you heal from trauma, anxiety, or relationship stress in a safe and supportive online environment.
Now accepting new telehealth clients in Washington and North Carolina! Driftwood Counseling and Consultation is dedicated to providing goal-oriented psychotherapy services that help individuals working to overcome the obstacles holding them back from a fulfilling life. Our practice is grounded in a deep understanding that each person’s journey is unique. With a focus on healing past wounds and helping individuals build healthy lives, we are here to support you in your mental health journey.
Goal-oriented therapy to help you heal from trauma, anxiety, or relationship stress in a safe and supportive online environment.
Now accepting new telehealth clients in Washington and North Carolina! Driftwood Counseling and Consultation is dedicated to providing goal-oriented psychotherapy services that help individuals working to overcome the obstacles holding them back from a fulfilling life. Our practice is grounded in a deep understanding that each person’s journey is unique. With a focus on healing past wounds and helping individuals build healthy lives, we are here to support you in your mental health journey.
If trauma, loss, or illness have brought you here for support, I am highly experienced in those areas as well.
For the past ten years, I have worked as an embedded consultant and individual therapist for military special operation forces. In this role, my focus has been on PTSD/combat stress, work-life balance, and stress reduction with a mostly male population. If you're looking for a no bs, candid, and down to earth therapist, it's me you're looking for.
If trauma, loss, or illness have brought you here for support, I am highly experienced in those areas as well.
For the past ten years, I have worked as an embedded consultant and individual therapist for military special operation forces. In this role, my focus has been on PTSD/combat stress, work-life balance, and stress reduction with a mostly male population. If you're looking for a no bs, candid, and down to earth therapist, it's me you're looking for.
Painful past experiences, childhood trauma, and oppressive environments have taught many of us to silence our needs, prioritize others, not trust ourselves, and bury our true feelings.
My therapeutic approach is anchored in trauma informed, creative and mind-body practices, ensuring that the people with whom I work receive high quality care that addresses their concerns at the heart, as this is where we see real, transformational change.
Painful past experiences, childhood trauma, and oppressive environments have taught many of us to silence our needs, prioritize others, not trust ourselves, and bury our true feelings.
My therapeutic approach is anchored in trauma informed, creative and mind-body practices, ensuring that the people with whom I work receive high quality care that addresses their concerns at the heart, as this is where we see real, transformational change.
I utilize various therapy modalities with a trauma informed lens such as EMDR, Lifespan Integration, Mindfulness, Attachment Focused therapy, and Somatic Based Exercises, I find it most important to help clients build a relationship between their body and mind in order to facilitate cohesion and holistic healing.
Have you had experiences that have changed you? Are you wondering how you can heal? Let’s work together to find meaning in your suffering and heal the broken spaces within you. My aim is not to put a bandaid over your wound, let's get down to the roots. This enables us to really heal the wound, though you will be left with a scar. We'll explore the origin of your pain, see how this impacts you currently, and help you better understand your body’s response to adversity. We can also work to resolve common symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress that are so prevalent among us.
I utilize various therapy modalities with a trauma informed lens such as EMDR, Lifespan Integration, Mindfulness, Attachment Focused therapy, and Somatic Based Exercises, I find it most important to help clients build a relationship between their body and mind in order to facilitate cohesion and holistic healing.
Have you had experiences that have changed you? Are you wondering how you can heal? Let’s work together to find meaning in your suffering and heal the broken spaces within you. My aim is not to put a bandaid over your wound, let's get down to the roots. This enables us to really heal the wound, though you will be left with a scar. We'll explore the origin of your pain, see how this impacts you currently, and help you better understand your body’s response to adversity. We can also work to resolve common symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress that are so prevalent among us.
Lakewood Child & Family Counseling (adults too!)
Counselor, LMHCs, LMFTAs, CMHS, NBCCs
4 Endorsed
Online Only
We Have Space for You Right Now. Searching for a therapist can feel overwhelming – endless profiles, waitlists, and uncertainty about who might be the right fit. That's exactly why we're here, with immediate availability and a genuine commitment to making your therapeutic journey as accessible as possible. Therapy isn't just about crisis management or mental health diagnoses. This is your dedicated space to focus entirely on YOU – your life, your aspirations, your challenges, and your relationships. Whether you're navigating a specific concern or simply ready to invest in personal growth, you deserve to be truly seen and heard.
We Have Space for You Right Now. Searching for a therapist can feel overwhelming – endless profiles, waitlists, and uncertainty about who might be the right fit. That's exactly why we're here, with immediate availability and a genuine commitment to making your therapeutic journey as accessible as possible. Therapy isn't just about crisis management or mental health diagnoses. This is your dedicated space to focus entirely on YOU – your life, your aspirations, your challenges, and your relationships. Whether you're navigating a specific concern or simply ready to invest in personal growth, you deserve to be truly seen and heard.
If you want to improve your relationship with food and your body, navigate anxiety and stress, address the impact of trauma, develop the ability to improve and maintain boundaries, or are seeking support as you work through other challenges big or small, I'd be happy to partner with you in your journey.
I'm a clinical social worker with behavioral health experience in group and individual therapy since 2012, with two years solely focused on wellness, disordered eating patterns, binge eating, and body image issues. I provide psychoeducation on tools, coping skills, frameworks and draw on CBT, IFS, empowerment, mindfulness, and intuitive eating approaches.
If you want to improve your relationship with food and your body, navigate anxiety and stress, address the impact of trauma, develop the ability to improve and maintain boundaries, or are seeking support as you work through other challenges big or small, I'd be happy to partner with you in your journey.
I'm a clinical social worker with behavioral health experience in group and individual therapy since 2012, with two years solely focused on wellness, disordered eating patterns, binge eating, and body image issues. I provide psychoeducation on tools, coping skills, frameworks and draw on CBT, IFS, empowerment, mindfulness, and intuitive eating approaches.
I’m an experienced clinical psychologist specializing in trauma, anxiety, sex therapy, ADHD, and skills to help you move beyond surviving to start living with intention.
GMS provides an array of services including therapy (e.g., anxiety, mood disorders, complex trauma, sexual concerns, and healing from oppression, etc), skill practice in the real world, and consults and workshops for organizations. GMS also provides individual EMDR as well as nationally accessible DBT skills classes. Coming Soon: The Lab Practice Simulator.
I’m an experienced clinical psychologist specializing in trauma, anxiety, sex therapy, ADHD, and skills to help you move beyond surviving to start living with intention.
GMS provides an array of services including therapy (e.g., anxiety, mood disorders, complex trauma, sexual concerns, and healing from oppression, etc), skill practice in the real world, and consults and workshops for organizations. GMS also provides individual EMDR as well as nationally accessible DBT skills classes. Coming Soon: The Lab Practice Simulator.
I specialize in working with clients experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Welcome! I currently practice on the Headway Platform and take telehealth clients 18+. I have been in the social services field since 2015 and have experience working with children, youth, adults, and families. I take a hands on approach in sessions to help guide you to make new connections and brainstorm ideas to improve your day to day functioning and well being. We will work together to help you establish and monitor your treatment goals.
I specialize in working with clients experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Welcome! I currently practice on the Headway Platform and take telehealth clients 18+. I have been in the social services field since 2015 and have experience working with children, youth, adults, and families. I take a hands on approach in sessions to help guide you to make new connections and brainstorm ideas to improve your day to day functioning and well being. We will work together to help you establish and monitor your treatment goals.
Using Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Theory, and Somatic Attachment, I guide you gently to understand and soothe the parts of yourself shaped by trauma.
I specialize in working with clients who have experienced trauma and struggle with its emotional and physical impacts. I will help you identify and heal the different parts of yourself affected by trauma. Together, we create a personalized, compassionate path toward healing, self-trust, and lasting emotional balance.
Using Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Theory, and Somatic Attachment, I guide you gently to understand and soothe the parts of yourself shaped by trauma.
I specialize in working with clients who have experienced trauma and struggle with its emotional and physical impacts. I will help you identify and heal the different parts of yourself affected by trauma. Together, we create a personalized, compassionate path toward healing, self-trust, and lasting emotional balance.
I have experience in addressing depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma and relational conflict.
Welcome to my page. I am accepting new clients! My goal is to empower you to achieve personal growth and healing through a collaborative approach and individualized approach. Whether you're navigating life challenges or seeking deeper self-understanding, I am here to help you on your journey to wellness and fulfillment. Together we can work towards building a more balanced life.
I have experience and expertise in couple's therapy. I enjoy working with couples in finding solutions and coming together to create a strong foundation of respect and positive communication.
I have experience in addressing depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma and relational conflict.
Welcome to my page. I am accepting new clients! My goal is to empower you to achieve personal growth and healing through a collaborative approach and individualized approach. Whether you're navigating life challenges or seeking deeper self-understanding, I am here to help you on your journey to wellness and fulfillment. Together we can work towards building a more balanced life.
I have experience and expertise in couple's therapy. I enjoy working with couples in finding solutions and coming together to create a strong foundation of respect and positive communication.
Eric Cuestas-Thompson, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, LISAC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) in the treatment of PTSD, anxiety, depression and addictions, including sexual compulsivity.
I am a Level II EMDR therapist with over 25 years experience treating PTSD, trauma, anxiety and addiction. My style as a therapist is very direct and has frequently been referred to as "coach-like" in that I want the people I work with to get to their goals as quickly as possible.
I specialize in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) in the treatment of PTSD, anxiety, depression and addictions, including sexual compulsivity.
I am a Level II EMDR therapist with over 25 years experience treating PTSD, trauma, anxiety and addiction. My style as a therapist is very direct and has frequently been referred to as "coach-like" in that I want the people I work with to get to their goals as quickly as possible.
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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.