Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Lawrence, IN
If you are someone who has experienced trauma and finds that only talking about your experience has not been enough to help you grow, my style of therapy may be a good fit for you.
People who have experienced trauma often note significant reactions in their body, despite not knowing or understanding the cause. Although they cognitively feel like they are safe, their body will not let them relax or connect easily with others. This is because the autonomic nervous system, which tells us whether or not we are in danger, may be tuned to be hypervigilant or shut down due to the traumas the individual experienced. Reshaping the nervous system's responses through experiential exercises can bring relief.
If you are someone who has experienced trauma and finds that only talking about your experience has not been enough to help you grow, my style of therapy may be a good fit for you.
People who have experienced trauma often note significant reactions in their body, despite not knowing or understanding the cause. Although they cognitively feel like they are safe, their body will not let them relax or connect easily with others. This is because the autonomic nervous system, which tells us whether or not we are in danger, may be tuned to be hypervigilant or shut down due to the traumas the individual experienced. Reshaping the nervous system's responses through experiential exercises can bring relief.
Margarete Brandenburg
Counselor, MA-MFT, LMHC, DCEP, MDiv, ADV-EFT
Verified Verified
Lawrence, IN 46226
I employ integrative wholistic techniques that help to immediately reduce anxiety/ induce relaxation/relieve stress/ trauma/increase self-esteem, & change how you look at/experience life in a more easy/effortless/enjoyable way.
What? Me . .traumatized? Surely it's not as bad as. . someone else and Their experience. Trauma comes in many forms and disguises. The back part of the brain subconsciously feels we are in a battle or there's a bear in the cave. Our defenses/ways of coping and triggers arise in ways that aren't helpful or productive/controllable. Reactions/responses seem to come from out of nowhere. These can be signs/symptoms of anxiety, depression, and overwhelm. All can be addressed and shifted in counseling, particularly through EMDR. I am certified in that field and have found it to be life-changing for many.
I employ integrative wholistic techniques that help to immediately reduce anxiety/ induce relaxation/relieve stress/ trauma/increase self-esteem, & change how you look at/experience life in a more easy/effortless/enjoyable way.
What? Me . .traumatized? Surely it's not as bad as. . someone else and Their experience. Trauma comes in many forms and disguises. The back part of the brain subconsciously feels we are in a battle or there's a bear in the cave. Our defenses/ways of coping and triggers arise in ways that aren't helpful or productive/controllable. Reactions/responses seem to come from out of nowhere. These can be signs/symptoms of anxiety, depression, and overwhelm. All can be addressed and shifted in counseling, particularly through EMDR. I am certified in that field and have found it to be life-changing for many.
Courtney Harmatys
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Lawrence, IN 46226
Waitlist for new clients
Feeling stuck or heavy? Perhaps you are experiencing a lot changes in your life, processing a traumatic event, or feeling unsure how to navigate feeling more like "you" again. These can contribute to you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or isolated. Seeking support, insight, & understanding are common human desires. Therapeutic relationships provide the gift of connection & space- to help you feel more connected, mindful, & hopeful. I specialize in teens, young adults, & adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, depression, & trauma.
Feeling stuck or heavy? Perhaps you are experiencing a lot changes in your life, processing a traumatic event, or feeling unsure how to navigate feeling more like "you" again. These can contribute to you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or isolated. Seeking support, insight, & understanding are common human desires. Therapeutic relationships provide the gift of connection & space- to help you feel more connected, mindful, & hopeful. I specialize in teens, young adults, & adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, depression, & trauma.
I work with Adults who have struggled with trauma, anxiety, depression, life stressors, and self-esteem issues. I believe that we all have the ability to change. We just need the right tools to do so. My goal is to help you identify the areas in your life that prolong these struggles. Then, equip yourself with the lifelong tools that aid you in identifying and overcoming problematic thinking, a rigid belief system that could be holding you back, and understanding your emotions and how they affect everything around you.
I work with Adults who have struggled with trauma, anxiety, depression, life stressors, and self-esteem issues. I believe that we all have the ability to change. We just need the right tools to do so. My goal is to help you identify the areas in your life that prolong these struggles. Then, equip yourself with the lifelong tools that aid you in identifying and overcoming problematic thinking, a rigid belief system that could be holding you back, and understanding your emotions and how they affect everything around you.
Olivia Winn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lawrence, IN 46226 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself struggling with negative beliefs or finding it difficult to let go of past experiences? Whether you're navigating challenging emotions, healing from past wounds, or seeking personal growth, I'm here to support you every step of the way. I am passionate about helping adults affected by mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma.
Do you find yourself struggling with negative beliefs or finding it difficult to let go of past experiences? Whether you're navigating challenging emotions, healing from past wounds, or seeking personal growth, I'm here to support you every step of the way. I am passionate about helping adults affected by mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma.
As a therapist rooted in a client-centered approach, I am committed to providing you with empathy, compassion, and a peaceful, supportive environment where you can safely explore your past traumas, and manage stress, anxiety, depression, and more. Together, we will work collaboratively to uncover and address underlying trauma, develop effective coping strategies, and build self-awareness.
As a therapist rooted in a client-centered approach, I am committed to providing you with empathy, compassion, and a peaceful, supportive environment where you can safely explore your past traumas, and manage stress, anxiety, depression, and more. Together, we will work collaboratively to uncover and address underlying trauma, develop effective coping strategies, and build self-awareness.
Christopher Toomer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lawrence, IN 46226
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in OCD and anxiety disorders, parenting anxious children, and trauma and PTSD. Adults & Children 8+. We will define success, use evidence-based treatment modalities, and achieve results in the most efficient time period possible. Yes, there will be homework!
I specialize in OCD and anxiety disorders, parenting anxious children, and trauma and PTSD. Adults & Children 8+. We will define success, use evidence-based treatment modalities, and achieve results in the most efficient time period possible. Yes, there will be homework!
Started in 2006, Innovative Interventions offer mental and behavioral health counseling through home-based setting, office-based and HIPAA compliant telehealth platform. Home-based and office-based services serve people throughout Indianapolis and surrounding communities. Telehealth services for the entire state of Indiana. Our specialty is working with individuals that have Medicaid insurance. Master's level Therapists, utilizing evidence-based treatment, are supervised regularly by a Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
Started in 2006, Innovative Interventions offer mental and behavioral health counseling through home-based setting, office-based and HIPAA compliant telehealth platform. Home-based and office-based services serve people throughout Indianapolis and surrounding communities. Telehealth services for the entire state of Indiana. Our specialty is working with individuals that have Medicaid insurance. Master's level Therapists, utilizing evidence-based treatment, are supervised regularly by a Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
I work to help clients find their answers as they gain self-advocacy skills, affirm boundaries, and increase resiliency. I work with teens, children, and women in a private practice setting assuring both a confidential and supportive atmosphere.
I work to help clients find their answers as they gain self-advocacy skills, affirm boundaries, and increase resiliency. I work with teens, children, and women in a private practice setting assuring both a confidential and supportive atmosphere.
Sarah Wicker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lawrence, IN 46226
The world we live in today is full of burden, anxiety, worries, and pressure. Do you feel like you’re on the verge of tears, feeling the need to crash at night, or replaying memories and interactions that are causing you anxious thoughts? If so, I would love to help you. I am a mental health therapist and I work with teens and adults with a range of mental health symptoms.
The world we live in today is full of burden, anxiety, worries, and pressure. Do you feel like you’re on the verge of tears, feeling the need to crash at night, or replaying memories and interactions that are causing you anxious thoughts? If so, I would love to help you. I am a mental health therapist and I work with teens and adults with a range of mental health symptoms.
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I specialize in sex therapy, trauma, and relationships.
I started off my career working with folks recovering from substance use disorders. Understanding that substances are not the problem, but the solution to the problem, my focus then became on underlying mental health issues that these clients had. These were often related to unresolved trauma, relationship issues, and troubles with intimacy/sex.
I specialize in sex therapy, trauma, and relationships.
I started off my career working with folks recovering from substance use disorders. Understanding that substances are not the problem, but the solution to the problem, my focus then became on underlying mental health issues that these clients had. These were often related to unresolved trauma, relationship issues, and troubles with intimacy/sex.
As someone who has directly dealt with personal trauma, depression, and anxiety in the past; I understand how hard it is to take the first step into therapy and beginning the walk to heal. My goal is to make the first step into this journey for you safe and comfortable. I approach my clients with empathy, sincerity and evidence based treatments that have proven to be beneficial. I have spent the majority of my life dedicating my time to helping others in a medical and therapeutic capacity.
As someone who has directly dealt with personal trauma, depression, and anxiety in the past; I understand how hard it is to take the first step into therapy and beginning the walk to heal. My goal is to make the first step into this journey for you safe and comfortable. I approach my clients with empathy, sincerity and evidence based treatments that have proven to be beneficial. I have spent the majority of my life dedicating my time to helping others in a medical and therapeutic capacity.
Susie Ross
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46216
I have 20 plus years' experience providing mental health therapy for a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, personality disorders, grief and loss, stages of life events, family relations and marriage counseling.
It is my belief that mental health is an important part of our overall health. I strive to create a judgement free environment where you can feel free and at ease talking about any issues, concerns or goals you have. I will meet you where you are, believing each of you are the expert of your own life.
I have 20 plus years' experience providing mental health therapy for a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, personality disorders, grief and loss, stages of life events, family relations and marriage counseling.
It is my belief that mental health is an important part of our overall health. I strive to create a judgement free environment where you can feel free and at ease talking about any issues, concerns or goals you have. I will meet you where you are, believing each of you are the expert of your own life.
Indy Counseling Professionals
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46226
Thank you for considering Indy Counseling Professionals for your counseling needs! We specialize in EMDR, ERP and Neurofeedback. Experiencing symptoms from Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD or Depression? We have over 12 therapists that can help you.
Thank you for considering Indy Counseling Professionals for your counseling needs! We specialize in EMDR, ERP and Neurofeedback. Experiencing symptoms from Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD or Depression? We have over 12 therapists that can help you.
Chase Jennette
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46216 (Online Only)
Why should you choose me? I bring over 9+ years of experience in helping patients overcome depression, trauma, anxiety, anger issues, substance abuse, etc.
I see clients from all walks of life dealing with many different struggles and issues. I find most people are often just trying to manage the stresses of everyday life, overcome negative habits, or find closure and peace with past trauma. Often they just want to find new and better ways to cope or be able to change how they think and feel.
Why should you choose me? I bring over 9+ years of experience in helping patients overcome depression, trauma, anxiety, anger issues, substance abuse, etc.
I see clients from all walks of life dealing with many different struggles and issues. I find most people are often just trying to manage the stresses of everyday life, overcome negative habits, or find closure and peace with past trauma. Often they just want to find new and better ways to cope or be able to change how they think and feel.
Julie A Timke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46226
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a clinically proven treatment for unprocessed trauma and distressing memories and allows the brain/body to heal.
If you're looking for an advanced-trained EMDR Certified Therapist or Consultant (CIT), I would love the opportunity to work with you! I have shifted my practice to only EMDR work: Individual sessions and Intensives Experiences (3 or 4 hours). Intensives include diagnostics, our 8:3 Guidebook, therapy aides, and also include ILF Neurofeedback to decrease emotional dysregulation, dissociation and strengthen the Default Mode Network which plays a major role in our self-concept. Intensives are an excellent option to transform your life without weekly appointments.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a clinically proven treatment for unprocessed trauma and distressing memories and allows the brain/body to heal.
If you're looking for an advanced-trained EMDR Certified Therapist or Consultant (CIT), I would love the opportunity to work with you! I have shifted my practice to only EMDR work: Individual sessions and Intensives Experiences (3 or 4 hours). Intensives include diagnostics, our 8:3 Guidebook, therapy aides, and also include ILF Neurofeedback to decrease emotional dysregulation, dissociation and strengthen the Default Mode Network which plays a major role in our self-concept. Intensives are an excellent option to transform your life without weekly appointments.
Amy Ikerd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46226
NOTE: At this time, I am only offering EMDR Intensives: www.IndyEMDRIntensives.com/. Through my experience working in mental health and addiction treatment, I've adopted a style of therapy that is both direct AND empowering and supportive. My experience allows for me to be flexible in my treatment approach, ensuring that I am providing counseling services that are individualized to meet your needs. My therapy strengths are in treating addictive disorders, PTSD/complex trauma, anxiety disorders, chronic pain, and working with first responders.
NOTE: At this time, I am only offering EMDR Intensives: www.IndyEMDRIntensives.com/. Through my experience working in mental health and addiction treatment, I've adopted a style of therapy that is both direct AND empowering and supportive. My experience allows for me to be flexible in my treatment approach, ensuring that I am providing counseling services that are individualized to meet your needs. My therapy strengths are in treating addictive disorders, PTSD/complex trauma, anxiety disorders, chronic pain, and working with first responders.
I’m a Child and Adolescent Psychologist with over a decade of experience working alongside youth, families, and young adults to create meaningful changes in their lives. An Indiana native, I earned my doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Indianapolis. I have extensive experience providing evaluations and treatment to individuals and families with complex needs. My areas of expertise include evaluation, mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, emotion regulation, and family conflict. I’ve worked in a variety of settings including community mental health, college counseling, state hospitalization, and residential care.
I’m a Child and Adolescent Psychologist with over a decade of experience working alongside youth, families, and young adults to create meaningful changes in their lives. An Indiana native, I earned my doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Indianapolis. I have extensive experience providing evaluations and treatment to individuals and families with complex needs. My areas of expertise include evaluation, mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, emotion regulation, and family conflict. I’ve worked in a variety of settings including community mental health, college counseling, state hospitalization, and residential care.
Michael John Maksimovich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46220
My mental health knowledge base is derived from crisis care in the busiest emergency department in Indiana, residential treatment facilities, partial hospitalization programs, inpatient psychiatric hospitalization programs and traditional outpatient therapy settings. I now work independently and am happy to share office space at New Perspectives of Indiana. I focus on working with both adolescent and adult patients who are living and struggling with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and interpersonal related issues.
My mental health knowledge base is derived from crisis care in the busiest emergency department in Indiana, residential treatment facilities, partial hospitalization programs, inpatient psychiatric hospitalization programs and traditional outpatient therapy settings. I now work independently and am happy to share office space at New Perspectives of Indiana. I focus on working with both adolescent and adult patients who are living and struggling with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and interpersonal related issues.
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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.