Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Grayson, GA

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Erica Crawford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Grayson, GA 30017  (Online Only)
I have experience ranging from LGBTQ+ clients to trauma to grief and loss.
Everyone faces challenges and sometimes those challenges are more than we can face alone. If you're looking into therapy, I imagine you're struggling with something significant in your life. Good for you for seeking help with these concerns! That is the first, and often hardest step; to admit there is a need for help. Often these circumstances are hard, frustrating, confusing, painful and overwhelming. You are not alone in these feelings! We can work together to navigate these struggles through a supportive therapeutic relationship. (I only see clients via telehealth)
I have experience ranging from LGBTQ+ clients to trauma to grief and loss.
Everyone faces challenges and sometimes those challenges are more than we can face alone. If you're looking into therapy, I imagine you're struggling with something significant in your life. Good for you for seeking help with these concerns! That is the first, and often hardest step; to admit there is a need for help. Often these circumstances are hard, frustrating, confusing, painful and overwhelming. You are not alone in these feelings! We can work together to navigate these struggles through a supportive therapeutic relationship. (I only see clients via telehealth)
(470) 664-3657 View (470) 664-3657
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Laura Fortner
Counselor, MA, APC, NCC
Verified Verified
Grayson, GA 30017  (Online Only)
I have experience working with individuals with trauma, anxiety, depression, self-harm, perfectionism, and other life stressors in both private practice and hospital settings. I enjoy working alongside clients whether they are working to meet their personal goals for improvement or combating intrusive & challenging thoughts, memories, and behaviors.
I have experience working with individuals with trauma, anxiety, depression, self-harm, perfectionism, and other life stressors in both private practice and hospital settings. I enjoy working alongside clients whether they are working to meet their personal goals for improvement or combating intrusive & challenging thoughts, memories, and behaviors.
(470) 802-2467 View (470) 802-2467
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Shane Donaldson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Grayson, GA 30017
Waitlist for new clients
I work towards radical changes in people struggling with mood, trauma, discipline, grief, and relationships.
Step one is to close your eyes and take a deep breath. Fantasize for a moment about the greatest possible version of yourself. Is that ideal person confident? Is that person content? Do you see yourself as more energized and ambitious, or more calm and reflective? Are you more available for the people you care about, less likely to feel manipulated or used by those you trust? Step two is to ask yourself one simple question. Is the person in the mirror growing more like the person you envision, or further from who you want to be? My understanding of therapy has never been limited to treating the symptoms of a diagnosis, or crisis.
I work towards radical changes in people struggling with mood, trauma, discipline, grief, and relationships.
Step one is to close your eyes and take a deep breath. Fantasize for a moment about the greatest possible version of yourself. Is that ideal person confident? Is that person content? Do you see yourself as more energized and ambitious, or more calm and reflective? Are you more available for the people you care about, less likely to feel manipulated or used by those you trust? Step two is to ask yourself one simple question. Is the person in the mirror growing more like the person you envision, or further from who you want to be? My understanding of therapy has never been limited to treating the symptoms of a diagnosis, or crisis.
(470) 518-5340 View (470) 518-5340
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JMore Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grayson, GA 30017  (Online Only)
I am experienced in helping people work through a variety of life challenges, including mood-related disorders such as anxiety and depression, trauma and abuse, domestic violence, stress, problematic substance use, self-esteem issues, life transitions, relationships, grief, marriage, and family and addiction.
Whether your present life feels unmanageable, or past hurtful experiences are still causing you pain, there is hope. Reaching out for help is the first step to making positive changes in your life. As a therapist, my goal is to provide you with a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space in which you can share, explore, and achieve greater self-awareness. Together, we will build on the strengths you already possess to help you grow and find balance. My style of therapy is a conversational, collaborative approach aimed at helping people understand themselves better.
I am experienced in helping people work through a variety of life challenges, including mood-related disorders such as anxiety and depression, trauma and abuse, domestic violence, stress, problematic substance use, self-esteem issues, life transitions, relationships, grief, marriage, and family and addiction.
Whether your present life feels unmanageable, or past hurtful experiences are still causing you pain, there is hope. Reaching out for help is the first step to making positive changes in your life. As a therapist, my goal is to provide you with a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space in which you can share, explore, and achieve greater self-awareness. Together, we will build on the strengths you already possess to help you grow and find balance. My style of therapy is a conversational, collaborative approach aimed at helping people understand themselves better.
(404) 531-2321 View (404) 531-2321
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Stephanie Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grayson, GA 30017
We will use EMDR, IFS/Ego State therapy and if requested Christian faith-based integration to help you heal from past trauma.
I believe that it is a sign of true strength, bravery and courage to begin your healing journey. You might be feeling anxious, hopeless, helpless, and feeling like your emotions and thoughts are out of control. Past traumatic events in your life can make you feel stuck in this yuck, but there is hope! You can finally have lasting relief and feel free from the weight of the past. If you're ready, I would feel honored to walk with you in this journey while offering a safe, empathetic and non-judgmental space for you in your healing process.
We will use EMDR, IFS/Ego State therapy and if requested Christian faith-based integration to help you heal from past trauma.
I believe that it is a sign of true strength, bravery and courage to begin your healing journey. You might be feeling anxious, hopeless, helpless, and feeling like your emotions and thoughts are out of control. Past traumatic events in your life can make you feel stuck in this yuck, but there is hope! You can finally have lasting relief and feel free from the weight of the past. If you're ready, I would feel honored to walk with you in this journey while offering a safe, empathetic and non-judgmental space for you in your healing process.
(404) 458-0990 View (404) 458-0990
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David Bradford
Pastoral Counselor, MDiv
Verified Verified
Grayson, GA 30017
I'm here to walk alongside the one that has experienced the brokenness of life and is trying to make sense out of it. Ones who struggle with things like depression, anxiety, overwhelming stress, broken relationships, addictions, co-dependency, guilt, anger, loss, pornography, infidelity, marriage & family conflict, divorce, PTSD, abuse, self-harm, dual diagnosis, etc.
I'm here to walk alongside the one that has experienced the brokenness of life and is trying to make sense out of it. Ones who struggle with things like depression, anxiety, overwhelming stress, broken relationships, addictions, co-dependency, guilt, anger, loss, pornography, infidelity, marriage & family conflict, divorce, PTSD, abuse, self-harm, dual diagnosis, etc.
(678) 967-3972 View (678) 967-3972
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Ashlee Sitzmann-Hedges
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Grayson, GA 30017
I successfully work with individuals, couples and families regarding life issues such as, but not limited to, stress and work/life balance, life transitions, relationship concerns, marital difficulties, anxiety, depression, PTSD, communication, grief and loss, fertility issues, pregnancy issues, postpartum anxiety/depression.
One of my favorite things about this process is getting to know you and your past experiences in hopes that you might get to know more about yourself and the person you want to be going forward. My style is engaged, honest and relational. I offer a warm environment where we can address sensitive topics at a comfortable pace. We will work collaboratively and creatively to address unwanted patterns and behaviors that might have you feeling stuck. We may explore new strategies for things like coping, communicating and connecting in an effort to strengthen your sense of self-worth, relationships and quality of life.
I successfully work with individuals, couples and families regarding life issues such as, but not limited to, stress and work/life balance, life transitions, relationship concerns, marital difficulties, anxiety, depression, PTSD, communication, grief and loss, fertility issues, pregnancy issues, postpartum anxiety/depression.
One of my favorite things about this process is getting to know you and your past experiences in hopes that you might get to know more about yourself and the person you want to be going forward. My style is engaged, honest and relational. I offer a warm environment where we can address sensitive topics at a comfortable pace. We will work collaboratively and creatively to address unwanted patterns and behaviors that might have you feeling stuck. We may explore new strategies for things like coping, communicating and connecting in an effort to strengthen your sense of self-worth, relationships and quality of life.
(770) 913-6278 View (770) 913-6278
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Brooke D. Sitzmann-McLoughlin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Grayson, GA 30017
I work with most life issues including, but not limited to, self-growth, depression, anxiety, relationship and family problems, spirituality, cutting, adoption, trauma, loss, ADHD, adolescent and family concerns, eating concerns, college transition, retirement transition, and bipolar disorder.
I view my clients as fellow human beings in search of some type of change. For one reason or another, they feel stuck or unable to get where they want. Together we work towards growth by identifying the issues involved, establishing hopes and goals, and increasing awareness of recurring patterns that maintain dysfunction. I find that often these patterns were somehow adaptive, but are now "outdated" for life's current situation. As awareness of one's desires, perceptions, fears, and strengths increase, doors often begin to open. There are more options and more opportunities for change and connection with others.
I work with most life issues including, but not limited to, self-growth, depression, anxiety, relationship and family problems, spirituality, cutting, adoption, trauma, loss, ADHD, adolescent and family concerns, eating concerns, college transition, retirement transition, and bipolar disorder.
I view my clients as fellow human beings in search of some type of change. For one reason or another, they feel stuck or unable to get where they want. Together we work towards growth by identifying the issues involved, establishing hopes and goals, and increasing awareness of recurring patterns that maintain dysfunction. I find that often these patterns were somehow adaptive, but are now "outdated" for life's current situation. As awareness of one's desires, perceptions, fears, and strengths increase, doors often begin to open. There are more options and more opportunities for change and connection with others.
(678) 509-2324 View (678) 509-2324
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Teresa Carter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Grayson, GA 30017
Hello, my name is Teresa Carter and I go by Terri. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed by the state of Georgia, where I live and provide therapy across the state via telehealth. I primarily work with adults 18 and older experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, and relationship concerns. The modalities I most rely upon include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy-Mindfulness to help my clients progressively regain their life balance.
Hello, my name is Teresa Carter and I go by Terri. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed by the state of Georgia, where I live and provide therapy across the state via telehealth. I primarily work with adults 18 and older experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, and relationship concerns. The modalities I most rely upon include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy-Mindfulness to help my clients progressively regain their life balance.
(678) 325-3393 View (678) 325-3393
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Julie Shortridge
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LSW, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grayson, GA 30017
I specialize in working with children age 4+, pre-teens, teens, young adults, adults & families, in areas such as ADHD, anger, behavioral issues, self-esteem, bullying, self-injury, autism, anxiety, panic, depression, trauma, relationships, parenting, divorce, blended families, identity issues, enabling, addiction, life transitions & Christian Counseling.
Congratulations ... on taking the next step in finding healing for you &/or your family! Life can often present new opportunities & struggles that we would not have anticipated. I would be honored to assist you as you walk through what often feels like a valley or difficult times in your life. I have learned that what often appears to be obstacles, are stepping stones of healing in our life’s journey. I look forward to meeting with you to see how I may assist you &/or your family. Sincerely, Julie : )
I specialize in working with children age 4+, pre-teens, teens, young adults, adults & families, in areas such as ADHD, anger, behavioral issues, self-esteem, bullying, self-injury, autism, anxiety, panic, depression, trauma, relationships, parenting, divorce, blended families, identity issues, enabling, addiction, life transitions & Christian Counseling.
Congratulations ... on taking the next step in finding healing for you &/or your family! Life can often present new opportunities & struggles that we would not have anticipated. I would be honored to assist you as you walk through what often feels like a valley or difficult times in your life. I have learned that what often appears to be obstacles, are stepping stones of healing in our life’s journey. I look forward to meeting with you to see how I may assist you &/or your family. Sincerely, Julie : )
(678) 696-0938 View (678) 696-0938
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Shontel Thomas
Pastoral Counselor, CLC, BAPsych, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grayson, GA 30017  (Online Only)
My areas of specialty are anxiety, depression and other mood related disorders, stress, life transitions, trauma, chronic health conditions, women's emotional health.
Sometimes the circumstances in life are too much to handle without some help. You may feel stuck, faced with uncertainty, overwhelmed and stress. I am here to help you during this difficult time in your life. I have over 17 years of experiences working with adults, children/ adolescents and their families with a wide range of cognitive, behavioral and emotional issues in various settings. As your Christian Counselor I address the whole person emotionally, psychologically, socially, physically, and spiritually. I am dedicated and passionate about helping you through your healing journey.
My areas of specialty are anxiety, depression and other mood related disorders, stress, life transitions, trauma, chronic health conditions, women's emotional health.
Sometimes the circumstances in life are too much to handle without some help. You may feel stuck, faced with uncertainty, overwhelmed and stress. I am here to help you during this difficult time in your life. I have over 17 years of experiences working with adults, children/ adolescents and their families with a wide range of cognitive, behavioral and emotional issues in various settings. As your Christian Counselor I address the whole person emotionally, psychologically, socially, physically, and spiritually. I am dedicated and passionate about helping you through your healing journey.
(732) 347-7595 View (732) 347-7595
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Sunrise Counseling, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grayson, GA 30017
We also specialize in trauma-related therapy and use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) in this practice, when appropriate.
Sometimes, life can seem challenging and overwhelming - this can be frustrating for many of us. At Sunrise Counseling, we offer you or your child support that encourages understanding, changes, and growth. Sunrise Counseling is a private practice in Snellville, Georgia and we enjoy working with children, families, and adults who are feeling stuck and need help finding a way to forward and manage behavior, depression, or anxiety that interfere with your success.
We also specialize in trauma-related therapy and use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) in this practice, when appropriate.
Sometimes, life can seem challenging and overwhelming - this can be frustrating for many of us. At Sunrise Counseling, we offer you or your child support that encourages understanding, changes, and growth. Sunrise Counseling is a private practice in Snellville, Georgia and we enjoy working with children, families, and adults who are feeling stuck and need help finding a way to forward and manage behavior, depression, or anxiety that interfere with your success.
(770) 691-0437 View (770) 691-0437
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Xavier Vega
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Grayson, GA 30017  (Online Only)
I've worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and complex trauma; I've also worked with the LGBTQ+ population using a modern integrative holistic approach where sessions are tailored based on the client's needs As therapists, we have to stay intentional.
First and foremost, I appreciate you taking the time to read my profile and consider me to be a support system in your journey. Browsing through a plethora of therapists and finding the right fit where you are going to feel safe and secure to be yourself can be a little bit daunting and stressful. If you're finding yourself adjusting and navigating through life changes, environments and/or people, I’d encourage you to find a comfortable and warm space where growth and transformation can happen organically. Let's get on the road to recovery, where I can guide you through your mental health journey and find ways for you to manage barr
I've worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and complex trauma; I've also worked with the LGBTQ+ population using a modern integrative holistic approach where sessions are tailored based on the client's needs As therapists, we have to stay intentional.
First and foremost, I appreciate you taking the time to read my profile and consider me to be a support system in your journey. Browsing through a plethora of therapists and finding the right fit where you are going to feel safe and secure to be yourself can be a little bit daunting and stressful. If you're finding yourself adjusting and navigating through life changes, environments and/or people, I’d encourage you to find a comfortable and warm space where growth and transformation can happen organically. Let's get on the road to recovery, where I can guide you through your mental health journey and find ways for you to manage barr
(470) 684-3597 View (470) 684-3597
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Marlea Carol Mazyck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Grayson, GA 30017  (Online Only)
Certification in PTSD.
I believe that healing is a collaborative endeavor that requires honest caring without judgment. I cooperatively assist my clients in clarifying their goals for treatment. I draw from a variety of methods to create a tailored approach for each individual and situation. As a therapist, I am warm, open, encouraging, and direct. I consider myself an active therapist, combining experience, education, creativity, and sense of humor with a down-to-earth, realistic approach to counseling so that you able to feel comfortable with me in achieving your goals. I have over 22 years of experience as a licensed social worker.
Certification in PTSD.
I believe that healing is a collaborative endeavor that requires honest caring without judgment. I cooperatively assist my clients in clarifying their goals for treatment. I draw from a variety of methods to create a tailored approach for each individual and situation. As a therapist, I am warm, open, encouraging, and direct. I consider myself an active therapist, combining experience, education, creativity, and sense of humor with a down-to-earth, realistic approach to counseling so that you able to feel comfortable with me in achieving your goals. I have over 22 years of experience as a licensed social worker.
(470) 928-6798 View (470) 928-6798
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Cheryl Lockett
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Grayson, GA 30017
My specialty is individual, family counseling, anger management/conflict resolution, behavior modification, couple's counseling, depression assessment, domestic violence, trauma assessments, child abuse & neglect, diagnostic assessments, psychological evaluation, comprehensive assessments, grief therapy tele-mental health etc.
My name is Dr. Lockett, I am a clinical therapist and also a non-profit organization( MIND Family & Social Services, Inc). We provide counseling and community intervention to adults and children. Our focus is on diffusing the current crisis/situation, evaluate its nature to reduce the likelihood of the re-occurrence. Our aim is to ensure clinical appropriateness of services provided, improve client's ability to care for self and family and ensure linkage to community resources.
My specialty is individual, family counseling, anger management/conflict resolution, behavior modification, couple's counseling, depression assessment, domestic violence, trauma assessments, child abuse & neglect, diagnostic assessments, psychological evaluation, comprehensive assessments, grief therapy tele-mental health etc.
My name is Dr. Lockett, I am a clinical therapist and also a non-profit organization( MIND Family & Social Services, Inc). We provide counseling and community intervention to adults and children. Our focus is on diffusing the current crisis/situation, evaluate its nature to reduce the likelihood of the re-occurrence. Our aim is to ensure clinical appropriateness of services provided, improve client's ability to care for self and family and ensure linkage to community resources.
(470) 264-5184 View (470) 264-5184
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Denise Bugenhagen
Counselor, APC, NCC
Verified Verified
Grayson, GA 30017
Soren Kierkegaard once wrote, “Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards”. In many ways this is the essence of the work I engage in with those who are seeking to make sense of their lives and circumstances and begin to examine the inner wounds that have kept them feeling stuck and frustrated. I believe that every person has many complex parts that work together to produce unique insights into how they can journey forward, they need only be given the tools and support to explore them.
Soren Kierkegaard once wrote, “Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards”. In many ways this is the essence of the work I engage in with those who are seeking to make sense of their lives and circumstances and begin to examine the inner wounds that have kept them feeling stuck and frustrated. I believe that every person has many complex parts that work together to produce unique insights into how they can journey forward, they need only be given the tools and support to explore them.
(678) 909-1962 View (678) 909-1962
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Tim L Melton
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMin, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Grayson, GA 30017  (Online Only)
Marriage and Family Therapy:Sex, Money and In-laws, we use to think these were the the main causes of relationship problems. We now know that many problems occur due to “Built Up Resentments and An Inability to Resolve Conflict”. Let me help you learn to communicate in ways that resolve these roadblocks and restore intimacy, trust and vulnerability with those you love.
Marriage and Family Therapy:Sex, Money and In-laws, we use to think these were the the main causes of relationship problems. We now know that many problems occur due to “Built Up Resentments and An Inability to Resolve Conflict”. Let me help you learn to communicate in ways that resolve these roadblocks and restore intimacy, trust and vulnerability with those you love.
(404) 583-6414 View (404) 583-6414
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Dr. Robert Roney
Licensed Professional Counselor, DMin
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grayson, GA 30017
The quote, “Every person should find out before they die what they are running from and to, and why,” will be the foundation for our work together. This “running” often results in anxiety, depression, and other negative emotions and behaviors. Psychotherapy offers us a way to look at what is causing those symptoms, seek to understand why those symptoms keep emerging, and begin the process of changing those circumstances so one can have a more full and healthy life. I believe that healing takes place in the context of relationship. In my office, the process of psychotherapy is collaborative and cooperative. Each of us plays an
The quote, “Every person should find out before they die what they are running from and to, and why,” will be the foundation for our work together. This “running” often results in anxiety, depression, and other negative emotions and behaviors. Psychotherapy offers us a way to look at what is causing those symptoms, seek to understand why those symptoms keep emerging, and begin the process of changing those circumstances so one can have a more full and healthy life. I believe that healing takes place in the context of relationship. In my office, the process of psychotherapy is collaborative and cooperative. Each of us plays an
(678) 293-9865 View (678) 293-9865
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Constance Fields
Counselor, MA, APC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grayson, GA 30017
With a background in the performing arts, I often incorporate expressive arts techniques to help my clients facilitate working through everyday life challenges, process grief, and loss, and begin to heal from traumatic experiences.
Life presents each of us with our own unique experiences, and with that, our own set of issues, needs, and goals. It's important to know that we are all fallible human beings, who are not bound by our past. As such, we should not allow our past to control our future. I believe that we are capable of learning how our past experiences influence our current thoughts and behaviors, thus allowing for space to create new patterns in the process.
With a background in the performing arts, I often incorporate expressive arts techniques to help my clients facilitate working through everyday life challenges, process grief, and loss, and begin to heal from traumatic experiences.
Life presents each of us with our own unique experiences, and with that, our own set of issues, needs, and goals. It's important to know that we are all fallible human beings, who are not bound by our past. As such, we should not allow our past to control our future. I believe that we are capable of learning how our past experiences influence our current thoughts and behaviors, thus allowing for space to create new patterns in the process.
(470) 619-4517 View (470) 619-4517
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LaRhonda H Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAMS-II, CPCS
Verified Verified
Grayson, GA 30017
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years experience specializing in therapy for children, adolescents, adults, individuals, and families. My clinical experience has focused on depression; anxiety; attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (adhd); relationship issues; parenting; children and adolescent issues; and anger management.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years experience specializing in therapy for children, adolescents, adults, individuals, and families. My clinical experience has focused on depression; anxiety; attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (adhd); relationship issues; parenting; children and adolescent issues; and anger management.
(770) 285-5775 View (770) 285-5775
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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.