Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Cahaba Heights, AL

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Samantha Adams
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cahaba Heights, AL 35243
As a trauma specialist trained in Brainspotting, I offer healing from trauma through neurobiologically processing and releasing traumatic experiences that are usually outside of the reach of our conscious mind.
I aim to serve individuals, couples, and families who desire understanding, healing, and healthier, deeper relationships. I have experience working with couples and families suffering from relationship issues such as disconnection, infidelity, addiction, and trauma as well as a background in working with individuals with eating disorders, addiction, and general trauma.
As a trauma specialist trained in Brainspotting, I offer healing from trauma through neurobiologically processing and releasing traumatic experiences that are usually outside of the reach of our conscious mind.
I aim to serve individuals, couples, and families who desire understanding, healing, and healthier, deeper relationships. I have experience working with couples and families suffering from relationship issues such as disconnection, infidelity, addiction, and trauma as well as a background in working with individuals with eating disorders, addiction, and general trauma.
(205) 850-1831 View (205) 850-1831
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Marie Danner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW-S, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cahaba Heights, AL 35243
Waitlist for new clients
I have personal and professional experience facing and overcoming trauma and the related symptoms.
Have you been told you have PTSD? Or, do you have anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or negative self-talk that all started with a traumatic event(s)? If so, you have come to the right place. People with trauma often find themselves spending countless hours in therapy but not getting lasting relief. That is because not every therapist is specially trained to treat trauma, and not every therapy intervention is able to access the part of the brain where traumatic memories live.
I have personal and professional experience facing and overcoming trauma and the related symptoms.
Have you been told you have PTSD? Or, do you have anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or negative self-talk that all started with a traumatic event(s)? If so, you have come to the right place. People with trauma often find themselves spending countless hours in therapy but not getting lasting relief. That is because not every therapist is specially trained to treat trauma, and not every therapy intervention is able to access the part of the brain where traumatic memories live.
(205) 858-2694 View (205) 858-2694
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Meredith Ann Showacre
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Cahaba Heights, AL 35243  (Online Only)
In addition, I have a passion and experience working with clients age 14 and up with a wide range of needs including: ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Behavioral Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Eating Disorders and Trauma Related Issues.
We all possess the tools needed for personal healing. Therapy can help you to develop the awareness needed to utilize these tools and put them into practice in daily life. Seeking therapy is brave and I consider the therapeutic relationship a truly meaningful privilege. We will walk through the process of personal discovery learning how to identify old patterns and self soothe through healthy coping. My work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral interventions but I believe healing also happens in the telling of your personal narrative. My goal for this relationship is to help you foster the skills to become your own therapist.
In addition, I have a passion and experience working with clients age 14 and up with a wide range of needs including: ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Behavioral Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Eating Disorders and Trauma Related Issues.
We all possess the tools needed for personal healing. Therapy can help you to develop the awareness needed to utilize these tools and put them into practice in daily life. Seeking therapy is brave and I consider the therapeutic relationship a truly meaningful privilege. We will walk through the process of personal discovery learning how to identify old patterns and self soothe through healthy coping. My work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral interventions but I believe healing also happens in the telling of your personal narrative. My goal for this relationship is to help you foster the skills to become your own therapist.
(205) 293-2352 View (205) 293-2352
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Joseph Doolin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Cahaba Heights, AL 35243
Therapist specializing in addiction, trauma, grief, and men's issues.
Hello, I'm Joey Doolin, a compassionate and dedicated therapist on a mission to help individuals overcome the wounds inflicted by the world and its people. Regardless of your circumstances, your race, your religion, your economic status, or your cultural background, I am here to support you on your journey towards healing and happiness. My passion lies in helping individuals rediscover their smiles, laughter, and inner joy. I believe that everyone deserves to feel content, joyful, and fulfilled, and I work tirelessly to guide my clients towards finding purpose and meaning in their lives.
Therapist specializing in addiction, trauma, grief, and men's issues.
Hello, I'm Joey Doolin, a compassionate and dedicated therapist on a mission to help individuals overcome the wounds inflicted by the world and its people. Regardless of your circumstances, your race, your religion, your economic status, or your cultural background, I am here to support you on your journey towards healing and happiness. My passion lies in helping individuals rediscover their smiles, laughter, and inner joy. I believe that everyone deserves to feel content, joyful, and fulfilled, and I work tirelessly to guide my clients towards finding purpose and meaning in their lives.
(659) 220-5521 View (659) 220-5521
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Angela Hayes Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cahaba Heights, AL 35243
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in IFS (level 2), CBT, Mindfulness Addiction and Trauma and I am a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist.
Are you feeling tired, low energy or dealing with overwhelming anxiety and emotions? Are you dealing with trauma? I can help you manage these feelings with coping strategies so that your quality of life will improve.
I am trained in IFS (level 2), CBT, Mindfulness Addiction and Trauma and I am a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist.
Are you feeling tired, low energy or dealing with overwhelming anxiety and emotions? Are you dealing with trauma? I can help you manage these feelings with coping strategies so that your quality of life will improve.
(205) 938-4439 View (205) 938-4439
Chebon A Porter
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Cahaba Heights, AL 35243
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of adolescent and adult males who present with myriad issues; including problems related to stress management, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, grief/bereavement, trauma, and phase of life. I have over 15 years of experience as a cognitive-behavioral psychologist and am nationally certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of adolescent and adult males who present with myriad issues; including problems related to stress management, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, grief/bereavement, trauma, and phase of life. I have over 15 years of experience as a cognitive-behavioral psychologist and am nationally certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy.
(205) 289-1961 View (205) 289-1961
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Nicole Hill, Ph.D., LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Cahaba Heights, AL 35243
My prior employment at a VA hospital allowed me to treat a wide range of mental health concerns, with an emphasis on trauma and stress related conditions.
Life inevitably will present challenges and along with them, opportunities for personal growth. As a therapist, I assist individuals in locating their internal compass, so that they can better navigate through life's obstacles. I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgemental environment, where I work collaboratively with the client to discover their strengths, along with what may be holding them back from achieving their full emotional and interpersonal potential. Through this therapeutic process, clients can gain insight and move forward in new and more fulfilling ways.
My prior employment at a VA hospital allowed me to treat a wide range of mental health concerns, with an emphasis on trauma and stress related conditions.
Life inevitably will present challenges and along with them, opportunities for personal growth. As a therapist, I assist individuals in locating their internal compass, so that they can better navigate through life's obstacles. I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgemental environment, where I work collaboratively with the client to discover their strengths, along with what may be holding them back from achieving their full emotional and interpersonal potential. Through this therapeutic process, clients can gain insight and move forward in new and more fulfilling ways.
(205) 479-3847 View (205) 479-3847
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Tal Prince
Counselor, LPC, CSAT, CPTT, EMDR, NCC
Verified Verified
Cahaba Heights, AL 35243
I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, a Certified Parter Trauma Therapist also level three trained in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy, and Level 2 in PACT.
Are you struggling with addiction, or loving someone that is? Are you worn out from the chaos, frustration and despair of it all? Those long frustrating days of despair and isolation do not have to be a death sentence. There is help and hope available! At Insights Counseling Center, you will not be met with judgment or surprise. We understand because we have been there. To help
I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, a Certified Parter Trauma Therapist also level three trained in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy, and Level 2 in PACT.
Are you struggling with addiction, or loving someone that is? Are you worn out from the chaos, frustration and despair of it all? Those long frustrating days of despair and isolation do not have to be a death sentence. There is help and hope available! At Insights Counseling Center, you will not be met with judgment or surprise. We understand because we have been there. To help
(205) 390-1699 View (205) 390-1699
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Mind, Body & Heart Wellness Clinic
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CST
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Cahaba Heights, AL 35243
Just a sample of our therapists' treatment specialities include depression, anxiety, grief, LGBTQ population, sexual issues, ADHD, behavioral issues, PTSD/ trauma, addictions, grief, Christian-centric, as well as pre-marital, marriage, divorce & co-parenting counseling.
At Mind, Body & Heart Wellness Clinic our shared goal is to provide an integrative approach to counseling that assists you in finding your optimal mental, emotional, spiritual, and sexual health. MBH Wellness is comprised of multiple licensed therapists who specialize in and are passionate about a wide range of mental health concerns. We addresses the relational, cognitive, emotional, sexual, physical, cultural, and socio-economic factors impacting your wellbeing. When you are paired with a therapist that fits your unique needs, positive change is a logical consequence!
Just a sample of our therapists' treatment specialities include depression, anxiety, grief, LGBTQ population, sexual issues, ADHD, behavioral issues, PTSD/ trauma, addictions, grief, Christian-centric, as well as pre-marital, marriage, divorce & co-parenting counseling.
At Mind, Body & Heart Wellness Clinic our shared goal is to provide an integrative approach to counseling that assists you in finding your optimal mental, emotional, spiritual, and sexual health. MBH Wellness is comprised of multiple licensed therapists who specialize in and are passionate about a wide range of mental health concerns. We addresses the relational, cognitive, emotional, sexual, physical, cultural, and socio-economic factors impacting your wellbeing. When you are paired with a therapist that fits your unique needs, positive change is a logical consequence!
(205) 509-1811 View (205) 509-1811
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Michelle McClintock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Cahaba Heights, AL 35243
My practice includes Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Level 2 LifeSpan Integration, and Trauma-Informed Care, each of which can be tailored to one’s personal, individualized needs.
Welcome. Thank you for taking the time to check out Welcome Home Wellness - where my primary focus is on you. I believe it is a privilege to help people feeling confused, frustrated, anxious, depressed, or lost in life. I do not take the level of trust and vulnerability it takes to allow someone into your personal life for granted. Creating a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental, and nurturing space where you can heal and grow is what I hope to achieve together. It takes strength and courage to ask for help, and I find it an honor to offer support or a referral to help you navigate your way.
My practice includes Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Level 2 LifeSpan Integration, and Trauma-Informed Care, each of which can be tailored to one’s personal, individualized needs.
Welcome. Thank you for taking the time to check out Welcome Home Wellness - where my primary focus is on you. I believe it is a privilege to help people feeling confused, frustrated, anxious, depressed, or lost in life. I do not take the level of trust and vulnerability it takes to allow someone into your personal life for granted. Creating a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental, and nurturing space where you can heal and grow is what I hope to achieve together. It takes strength and courage to ask for help, and I find it an honor to offer support or a referral to help you navigate your way.
(205) 772-3083 View (205) 772-3083
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Savannah Donahoe
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Cahaba Heights, AL 35243
Savannah utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), solution-focused therapy (SFT), person-centered therapy (PCT), and gender-affirming therapy.
Savannah Donahoe is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a background in trauma, crisis response, LGBTQIA+ issues, gender-affirming care, PTSD, depression and anxiety, self-esteem, gender identity-related issues, sexual identity,-related issues, grief, and loss. Savannah is passionate about providing support to folks of all ages through the unique challenges that they face. She values the importance of diversity, self-identity, and multicultural competency. Savannah completed her Master's degree in Counseling at the University of Montevallo. She has experience in trauma and crisis response, as well as gender-affirming care.
Savannah utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), solution-focused therapy (SFT), person-centered therapy (PCT), and gender-affirming therapy.
Savannah Donahoe is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a background in trauma, crisis response, LGBTQIA+ issues, gender-affirming care, PTSD, depression and anxiety, self-esteem, gender identity-related issues, sexual identity,-related issues, grief, and loss. Savannah is passionate about providing support to folks of all ages through the unique challenges that they face. She values the importance of diversity, self-identity, and multicultural competency. Savannah completed her Master's degree in Counseling at the University of Montevallo. She has experience in trauma and crisis response, as well as gender-affirming care.
(205) 839-5404 View (205) 839-5404
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Branch Acton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Cahaba Heights, AL 35243
Life is full of challenges and sometimes those challenges leave us feeling lost and overwhelmed. Maybe you are experiencing grief and loss and feel stuck. Perhaps you are struggling with depression and anxiety. Maybe your relationships are strained. Therapy is a good opportunity to explore these issues and find a path towards healing and wellness. I consider it an honor to walk alongside clients and assist them with finding their path forward towards healing and wellness.
Life is full of challenges and sometimes those challenges leave us feeling lost and overwhelmed. Maybe you are experiencing grief and loss and feel stuck. Perhaps you are struggling with depression and anxiety. Maybe your relationships are strained. Therapy is a good opportunity to explore these issues and find a path towards healing and wellness. I consider it an honor to walk alongside clients and assist them with finding their path forward towards healing and wellness.
(205) 850-7311 View (205) 850-7311

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McKinley Landen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35223
I specialize in working with individuals, teens, and couples with attachment disruptions or complex developmental trauma.
Thank you for considering counseling with me! Please see my website to learn a little more about me, my clinical approach, and my clinical experience. To schedule an appointment or consult please reach out via email or my website.
I specialize in working with individuals, teens, and couples with attachment disruptions or complex developmental trauma.
Thank you for considering counseling with me! Please see my website to learn a little more about me, my clinical approach, and my clinical experience. To schedule an appointment or consult please reach out via email or my website.
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Jennifer Reynolds Rodgers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35223
Waitlist for new clients
Jennifer Reynolds Rodgers has been practicing in the mental health field in the state of Alabama for the past eight years. She has worked in a variety of settings, including inpatient treatment, non-profit agencies, and private practice. Her areas of expertise in working with clients include depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, LGBTQ+ issues, addiction and substance abuse, relationship issues and life transitions. Jennifer is passionate about helping others create and implement a healthy lifestyle.
Jennifer Reynolds Rodgers has been practicing in the mental health field in the state of Alabama for the past eight years. She has worked in a variety of settings, including inpatient treatment, non-profit agencies, and private practice. Her areas of expertise in working with clients include depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, LGBTQ+ issues, addiction and substance abuse, relationship issues and life transitions. Jennifer is passionate about helping others create and implement a healthy lifestyle.
(205) 832-5875 View (205) 832-5875
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Kim Olson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mountain Brook, AL 35223
I have years of experience helping people process and recover from anxiety, trauma, grief, stress, and life transitions.
I work with people who are seeking relief from unhelpful thoughts, behaviors, or feelings that are disrupting their life and can lead to over-functioning on a daily basis to compensate. This over-compensating can leave you feeling anxious, empty, hopeless, and disconnected from yourself and others. If you would like to reclaim your energy and sense of control within, I can help.
I have years of experience helping people process and recover from anxiety, trauma, grief, stress, and life transitions.
I work with people who are seeking relief from unhelpful thoughts, behaviors, or feelings that are disrupting their life and can lead to over-functioning on a daily basis to compensate. This over-compensating can leave you feeling anxious, empty, hopeless, and disconnected from yourself and others. If you would like to reclaim your energy and sense of control within, I can help.
(205) 619-8975 View (205) 619-8975
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Ashley Carden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35223
I am certified in TraumaPlay, a developmentally sensitive play-based treatment curriculum, and I am trained in utilizing Theraplay Level 1 techniques, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR.
Hi! I'm so glad you are here. I specialize in treating children, adolescents, and individuals who have experienced trauma (sexual abuse, physical abuse, maltreatment and neglect), anxiety, stress, trauma-related struggles, and attachment disturbances. Life can be challenging - especially when you feel stuck and joy seems lost. Experiencing challenging life events does not mean settling for unhappy circumstances. Together, we can work on creating positive meaning out of the most painful parts of your story, so that you can continue to move forward in the healing process and get to the place where you want to be.
I am certified in TraumaPlay, a developmentally sensitive play-based treatment curriculum, and I am trained in utilizing Theraplay Level 1 techniques, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR.
Hi! I'm so glad you are here. I specialize in treating children, adolescents, and individuals who have experienced trauma (sexual abuse, physical abuse, maltreatment and neglect), anxiety, stress, trauma-related struggles, and attachment disturbances. Life can be challenging - especially when you feel stuck and joy seems lost. Experiencing challenging life events does not mean settling for unhappy circumstances. Together, we can work on creating positive meaning out of the most painful parts of your story, so that you can continue to move forward in the healing process and get to the place where you want to be.
(205) 272-6386 View (205) 272-6386
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Roquel Horne-Calhoun
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMHC, ALC
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35223
I can guide you towards managing stressful emotions related to relationships and trauma while also allowing a safe space where you feel heard, and your needs are prioritized.
Do you struggle with family/personal relationships that affect your ability to set boundaries, resolve conflict, and communicate properly? Do you feel lost, frustrated, or overwhelmed with putting others’ needs and problems ahead of your own? Do you wonder how you can break the same unhealthy patterns that have you feeling stuck? Now more than ever, people are feeling called to start standing up for themselves and bettering their mental health. I believe that we all deserve to have healthy relationships and a sense of mental peace.
I can guide you towards managing stressful emotions related to relationships and trauma while also allowing a safe space where you feel heard, and your needs are prioritized.
Do you struggle with family/personal relationships that affect your ability to set boundaries, resolve conflict, and communicate properly? Do you feel lost, frustrated, or overwhelmed with putting others’ needs and problems ahead of your own? Do you wonder how you can break the same unhealthy patterns that have you feeling stuck? Now more than ever, people are feeling called to start standing up for themselves and bettering their mental health. I believe that we all deserve to have healthy relationships and a sense of mental peace.
(334) 258-8326 View (334) 258-8326
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Terri Williams-Glass
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35243
Waitlist for new clients
Healing from your past can lead you to your best today. I specialize in working with clients who have depression, anxiety, trauma and substance use . Additionally, I have experience in helping people work through debting, divorce and women's issues. Therapy can be an integral part of change and support when life gets bumpy. Guilt and shame, depression and anxiety are feelings that often create suffering and affect self-worth, sleep, social interactions, work and romantic relationships.
Healing from your past can lead you to your best today. I specialize in working with clients who have depression, anxiety, trauma and substance use . Additionally, I have experience in helping people work through debting, divorce and women's issues. Therapy can be an integral part of change and support when life gets bumpy. Guilt and shame, depression and anxiety are feelings that often create suffering and affect self-worth, sleep, social interactions, work and romantic relationships.
(205) 317-9451 View (205) 317-9451
Tom McLure Red Mountain Counseling Llc
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAEd, MA
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35223
Waitlist for new clients
Trauma has far reaching effects throughout a lifetime.
Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Addictions, Trauma. Counseling/Therapy is investment in quality of life. People seek help when frustrated, confused, overwhelmed. Does addiction (substance/behavior) control your life? Does a challenging relationship frustrate you? Are you tired of trying to change your partner? or trying to change yourself for your partner? Have you experienced painful loss? Do you frequently feel tense and uneasy? Does the life you live differ from the life you want?
Trauma has far reaching effects throughout a lifetime.
Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Addictions, Trauma. Counseling/Therapy is investment in quality of life. People seek help when frustrated, confused, overwhelmed. Does addiction (substance/behavior) control your life? Does a challenging relationship frustrate you? Are you tired of trying to change your partner? or trying to change yourself for your partner? Have you experienced painful loss? Do you frequently feel tense and uneasy? Does the life you live differ from the life you want?
(205) 618-8840 View (205) 618-8840
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Lois G Lambert
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35223
With Expertise in the Treatment of Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, and a wide scope of Child-related problems; informed by cutting edge Brain Science and knowledgeable in Evidence-Based treatment practices- I will help you optimize your Mental and Emotional functioning!.
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious? Have you faced traumatic experiences, struggled with ADHD, or encountered difficulties in your relationships? Do you want to find effective ways to manage and perhaps resolve these challenges? It can feel daunting, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. Whether you're seeking relief from emotional pain, aiming for personal growth, or searching for new ways to cope, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
With Expertise in the Treatment of Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, and a wide scope of Child-related problems; informed by cutting edge Brain Science and knowledgeable in Evidence-Based treatment practices- I will help you optimize your Mental and Emotional functioning!.
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious? Have you faced traumatic experiences, struggled with ADHD, or encountered difficulties in your relationships? Do you want to find effective ways to manage and perhaps resolve these challenges? It can feel daunting, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. Whether you're seeking relief from emotional pain, aiming for personal growth, or searching for new ways to cope, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
(205) 255-9450 View (205) 255-9450

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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.