Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Peru, IN
With a diverse background spanning nine years across settings in Indiana and Uganda, I am passionate about treating clients dealing with trauma/ PTSD, grief/loss, and adoption. I understand the emotions inherent in cultural transitions. My expertise extends to cross-cultural counseling in East Africa. I infuse my practice with the significance of relationships and community, complemented by evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). By establishing trust, building rapport, showing support, and demonstrating genuine empathy, I prioritize client-centered care.
With a diverse background spanning nine years across settings in Indiana and Uganda, I am passionate about treating clients dealing with trauma/ PTSD, grief/loss, and adoption. I understand the emotions inherent in cultural transitions. My expertise extends to cross-cultural counseling in East Africa. I infuse my practice with the significance of relationships and community, complemented by evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). By establishing trust, building rapport, showing support, and demonstrating genuine empathy, I prioritize client-centered care.
Margarete Brandenburg, LLC
Counselor, MA, MDiv, LMHC, DCEP, Fellow
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Peru, IN 46970
I also teach techniques which often immediately reduce anxiety/ induce relaxation/relieve stress/bring relief/increase self-esteem/ease trauma and 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 depression, anxiety,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 also teach techniques which often immediately reduce anxiety/ induce relaxation/relieve stress/bring relief/increase self-esteem/ease trauma and 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 depression, anxiety,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.
Through grief counseling, or trauma counseling, we will find a path that helps you adjust to the journey that begins with experiencing hardship.
I have a passion for helping people find the comfort of individual uniqueness - your “sweet spot”. I seek to help you work past the stresses and demands of our culture to find joy and peace. Finding healthy coping techniques will enable you to successfully navigate the hard and hurtful experiences that life dumps on us. As Rachel Naomi Remen says, "Healing may not be so much about getting better, as about letting go of everything that isn't you - all of the expectations, all of the beliefs - and becoming who you are." Your journey is uniquely you, and I want to help you find peace and comfort in the life you’ve been given.
Through grief counseling, or trauma counseling, we will find a path that helps you adjust to the journey that begins with experiencing hardship.
I have a passion for helping people find the comfort of individual uniqueness - your “sweet spot”. I seek to help you work past the stresses and demands of our culture to find joy and peace. Finding healthy coping techniques will enable you to successfully navigate the hard and hurtful experiences that life dumps on us. As Rachel Naomi Remen says, "Healing may not be so much about getting better, as about letting go of everything that isn't you - all of the expectations, all of the beliefs - and becoming who you are." Your journey is uniquely you, and I want to help you find peace and comfort in the life you’ve been given.
Jeannette Murphy's Virtual Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Peru, IN 46970 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and provide Critical Incidences Stress Debriefing.
Let me introduce myself. I am Jeannette Murphy. I bring to you more than thirty years of counseling experience with the treatment of Individuals, Couples,Children and Families, both individually and in groups. My counseling is designed to help you with a wide variety of personal, marital and family issues. I specialize using Brief Solution-Based Treatment. This treatment method is effective whether you come alone or with other family members.
I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and provide Critical Incidences Stress Debriefing.
Let me introduce myself. I am Jeannette Murphy. I bring to you more than thirty years of counseling experience with the treatment of Individuals, Couples,Children and Families, both individually and in groups. My counseling is designed to help you with a wide variety of personal, marital and family issues. I specialize using Brief Solution-Based Treatment. This treatment method is effective whether you come alone or with other family members.
Online Therapists
I specialize in addictions, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and trauma to name a few.
Everyone has their own experiences to bring to the table. In imagining my ideal client, they want to feel heard, have a voice, and matter. They want to see changes and improvements in their lives because they are tired of things spiraling and want to get off the rollercoaster. Their issues could be substance use, trauma, depression, anxiety, etc. When it comes to their needs they may need extra supports, learn social skills, need someone to listen, or figure out healthy ways to cope. Their goals are to find their purpose in life and do it abundantly.
I specialize in addictions, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and trauma to name a few.
Everyone has their own experiences to bring to the table. In imagining my ideal client, they want to feel heard, have a voice, and matter. They want to see changes and improvements in their lives because they are tired of things spiraling and want to get off the rollercoaster. Their issues could be substance use, trauma, depression, anxiety, etc. When it comes to their needs they may need extra supports, learn social skills, need someone to listen, or figure out healthy ways to cope. Their goals are to find their purpose in life and do it abundantly.
Specialty in rapidly resolving traumatic memories and events in one to two sessions and also in longer 10 sessions with EMDR.
Specialties: Neuropsychology, psychological testing and evaluation, attachment disorders, personality disorders, sex trafficking victims, domestic violence victims, juvenile delinquency, academic failure,school adjustment, mental illness in all ages, child abuse and neglect, family therapy, couples therapy, marital therapy, trauma treatment, parenting challenges, foster care and foster parenting. She specializes in women's health issues, male relationships and commitment issues, couples therapy, divorce mediation and is a credentialed custody evaluator and disability evaluator. She is the author of two books and two clinical workbooks. The book, "How to Nurture the Traumatized Child" is available on Amazon.
Specialty in rapidly resolving traumatic memories and events in one to two sessions and also in longer 10 sessions with EMDR.
Specialties: Neuropsychology, psychological testing and evaluation, attachment disorders, personality disorders, sex trafficking victims, domestic violence victims, juvenile delinquency, academic failure,school adjustment, mental illness in all ages, child abuse and neglect, family therapy, couples therapy, marital therapy, trauma treatment, parenting challenges, foster care and foster parenting. She specializes in women's health issues, male relationships and commitment issues, couples therapy, divorce mediation and is a credentialed custody evaluator and disability evaluator. She is the author of two books and two clinical workbooks. The book, "How to Nurture the Traumatized Child" is available on Amazon.
Barbara Brands
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fishers, IN 46038
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and adjusting to change such as health issues or retirement.
We all strive for a fulfilled life. Peace, joy, and purpose, not just surviving or forcing yourself through the day. Life changes, loss, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and other challenges can make this difficult at times. Working through challenges and developing a life that is meaningful to you sometimes involves taking a leap and seeking help. Taking this step can be scary or intimidating, but also can bring hope and the ability to move forward into the life you deserve.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and adjusting to change such as health issues or retirement.
We all strive for a fulfilled life. Peace, joy, and purpose, not just surviving or forcing yourself through the day. Life changes, loss, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and other challenges can make this difficult at times. Working through challenges and developing a life that is meaningful to you sometimes involves taking a leap and seeking help. Taking this step can be scary or intimidating, but also can bring hope and the ability to move forward into the life you deserve.
Dominique Jackson-Pittman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, TMH-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Valparaiso, IN 46383 (Online Only)
My name is Dominique Jackson Pittman and I am an LCSW working with individuals who struggle with issues rooted in depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Do you often feel on edge, fatigued, or irritable? Do you feel like there are no other options or that no one is listening? Do you feel like you struggle to focus on the present because of so much thought on the past? Do you isolate or often feel down? These are all common for many of us at different parts of our lives. Many of us need support and struggle to discover who and what resources we have so that we may overcome life stressors. Therapy could be just what you need to tap into your best you! You have made a major step in your mental health journey just by searching for a therapist to fit your needs.
My name is Dominique Jackson Pittman and I am an LCSW working with individuals who struggle with issues rooted in depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Do you often feel on edge, fatigued, or irritable? Do you feel like there are no other options or that no one is listening? Do you feel like you struggle to focus on the present because of so much thought on the past? Do you isolate or often feel down? These are all common for many of us at different parts of our lives. Many of us need support and struggle to discover who and what resources we have so that we may overcome life stressors. Therapy could be just what you need to tap into your best you! You have made a major step in your mental health journey just by searching for a therapist to fit your needs.
My specialties include prolonged exposure therapy, chronic pain, substance abuse, trauma, CBT, CBT-I, and LGBTQIA+.
Hi! I am Erin, and I am an empathetic and compassionate therapist with over thirteen years of experience in providing a supportive space in which my clients can heal and grow from any number of challenges that they may face. I focus on working with my client’s strengths and abilities to help them meet their goals for their mental health and their lives.
My specialties include prolonged exposure therapy, chronic pain, substance abuse, trauma, CBT, CBT-I, and LGBTQIA+.
Hi! I am Erin, and I am an empathetic and compassionate therapist with over thirteen years of experience in providing a supportive space in which my clients can heal and grow from any number of challenges that they may face. I focus on working with my client’s strengths and abilities to help them meet their goals for their mental health and their lives.
I have extensive experience treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety & mood disorders, ADHD, OCD, as well as relationship issues.
My goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for my clients so that they can work through challenging aspects of their past and current life stressors to achieve their full-potential and a fulfilling life. I am known to be encouraging, upfront, and honest with my clients as therapy is all about collaborative work to help you achieve your goals. Our sessions will be collaborative, goal oriented, and focused.
I have extensive experience treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety & mood disorders, ADHD, OCD, as well as relationship issues.
My goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for my clients so that they can work through challenging aspects of their past and current life stressors to achieve their full-potential and a fulfilling life. I am known to be encouraging, upfront, and honest with my clients as therapy is all about collaborative work to help you achieve your goals. Our sessions will be collaborative, goal oriented, and focused.
Kaylee Garber
Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHC-A, ATR-P
Verified Verified
Westfield, IN 46074
Kaylee holds a master’s degree in art therapy from IUPUI and is working towards licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Art Therapist. Her experience includes working with individuals and groups for veterans and their families, chronic illness and cancer care, refugees and immigrants, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, substance use, and transitional stress. Kaylee also has clinical experience working in a hospital setting and veterans care centers. She enjoys working with both teens and adults.
Kaylee holds a master’s degree in art therapy from IUPUI and is working towards licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Art Therapist. Her experience includes working with individuals and groups for veterans and their families, chronic illness and cancer care, refugees and immigrants, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, substance use, and transitional stress. Kaylee also has clinical experience working in a hospital setting and veterans care centers. She enjoys working with both teens and adults.
Lillie Maze
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Greenwood, IN 46143 (Online Only)
The entire focus of this practice is grief, loss and trauma.
Are you hurting inside to the point that you feel frozen with grief? Your world has been turned upside down. Your grief is a normal and natural reaction to the loss. If you have experienced a loss due to death (recent or long ago), divorce, lost your pet, your best companion or 40 other losses that a person can encounter during a lifetime, you are experiencing grief. You will learn the actions you need to take to regain a sense of well-being, regain self-confidence and self-worth and a new identity on your journey to peace.
The entire focus of this practice is grief, loss and trauma.
Are you hurting inside to the point that you feel frozen with grief? Your world has been turned upside down. Your grief is a normal and natural reaction to the loss. If you have experienced a loss due to death (recent or long ago), divorce, lost your pet, your best companion or 40 other losses that a person can encounter during a lifetime, you are experiencing grief. You will learn the actions you need to take to regain a sense of well-being, regain self-confidence and self-worth and a new identity on your journey to peace.
Megan Mahoney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Lafayette, IN 47906
I utilize a variety of techniques, drawn from a foundation in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): trauma focused-CBT, cognitive processing therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness.
I have been working as a clinical therapist since 1992. I previously worked in mental health hospitals and in community mental health centers. I work with compassion and empathy to help clients address their mental health difficulties, by fostering an atmosphere of harmony allowing for open sharing of feelings and thought’s so they can reach their full potential. As a highly skilled, strength based, and solution oriented licensed clinical social worker, I have developed a track record of successfully working with a diverse population in a one on one or group setting.
I utilize a variety of techniques, drawn from a foundation in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): trauma focused-CBT, cognitive processing therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness.
I have been working as a clinical therapist since 1992. I previously worked in mental health hospitals and in community mental health centers. I work with compassion and empathy to help clients address their mental health difficulties, by fostering an atmosphere of harmony allowing for open sharing of feelings and thought’s so they can reach their full potential. As a highly skilled, strength based, and solution oriented licensed clinical social worker, I have developed a track record of successfully working with a diverse population in a one on one or group setting.
Emily Burbank
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCADC, LCSW, MSSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Accepting New Clients! I specialize in working with complex trauma, all forms of addictions, and learning to navigate difficult relationships. I understand what it feels like to feel lost and alone in the world with your struggles. I approach my therapy sessions as being a guide to your own healing. I believe we are all capable of healing ourselves by tapping into resources just beneath the surface. I assist in helping you find your strength to living a happy and productive life.
Accepting New Clients! I specialize in working with complex trauma, all forms of addictions, and learning to navigate difficult relationships. I understand what it feels like to feel lost and alone in the world with your struggles. I approach my therapy sessions as being a guide to your own healing. I believe we are all capable of healing ourselves by tapping into resources just beneath the surface. I assist in helping you find your strength to living a happy and productive life.
Whether it's anxiety, depression, trauma, or identity exploration, I aim to foster lasting change and well-being.
Are you overwhelmed by struggling with anxiety & depression or navigating complex trauma? As a licensed bilingual psychologist in English & Mandarin with 30 years of experience, I specialize in supporting you in overcoming obstacles, finding clarity, & reclaiming a sense of empowerment in your lives. My goal is to create a safe & nonjudgmental space where you can explore your inner world & work towards achieving your personal growth & healing goals. Whether you're struggling with self-esteem, relationship issues, grief, & PTSD, my approach is to meet your specific needs and guide you toward a future filled with hopes and resilience.
Whether it's anxiety, depression, trauma, or identity exploration, I aim to foster lasting change and well-being.
Are you overwhelmed by struggling with anxiety & depression or navigating complex trauma? As a licensed bilingual psychologist in English & Mandarin with 30 years of experience, I specialize in supporting you in overcoming obstacles, finding clarity, & reclaiming a sense of empowerment in your lives. My goal is to create a safe & nonjudgmental space where you can explore your inner world & work towards achieving your personal growth & healing goals. Whether you're struggling with self-esteem, relationship issues, grief, & PTSD, my approach is to meet your specific needs and guide you toward a future filled with hopes and resilience.
My primary treatment modality is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while incorporating other theoretical perspectives such as: Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
As a practicing therapist for over 20s years, I pride myself on helping those who need guidance and a listening ear in times of difficulty. Acknowledging that it takes courage to reach for help and begin therapy, I hope to lessen the intimidating and overwhelming process as an experienced therapist. I work primarily with adolescents and adults on issues ranging from depression and anxiety to more specific trauma related concerns. I will work also to hear your needs as we walk alongside each other through the counseling process.
My primary treatment modality is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while incorporating other theoretical perspectives such as: Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
As a practicing therapist for over 20s years, I pride myself on helping those who need guidance and a listening ear in times of difficulty. Acknowledging that it takes courage to reach for help and begin therapy, I hope to lessen the intimidating and overwhelming process as an experienced therapist. I work primarily with adolescents and adults on issues ranging from depression and anxiety to more specific trauma related concerns. I will work also to hear your needs as we walk alongside each other through the counseling process.
Franchesca Huffman
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MSEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
I also specialize in a trauma-informed, person-centered, solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral therapy approach to counseling when working with my clients.
I work with children, families, parents, teens, and adults and strive to help them overcome challenges and hardships in their lives such as anxiety, depression, grief, adjustment and transition concerns, trauma, and many other mental health concerns. I seek to build a strong trusting relationship with my clients so that we can work together to work on some of life's harder issues.
I also specialize in a trauma-informed, person-centered, solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral therapy approach to counseling when working with my clients.
I work with children, families, parents, teens, and adults and strive to help them overcome challenges and hardships in their lives such as anxiety, depression, grief, adjustment and transition concerns, trauma, and many other mental health concerns. I seek to build a strong trusting relationship with my clients so that we can work together to work on some of life's harder issues.
Tim E Hirschy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAC, MAC, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bluffton, IN 46714
I have experience working with grief/loss, sadness/depression, anxiety/stress, trauma, anger issues, addictions, ADHD and individuals and families in transition. I enjoy working with a variety of individuals that are looking to find freedom from the issues that are currently holding them back in life. My primary hope is to help individuals and families to find wholeness, freedom and encouragement as they move through their life journey.
I have experience working with grief/loss, sadness/depression, anxiety/stress, trauma, anger issues, addictions, ADHD and individuals and families in transition. I enjoy working with a variety of individuals that are looking to find freedom from the issues that are currently holding them back in life. My primary hope is to help individuals and families to find wholeness, freedom and encouragement as they move through their life journey.
She offers traditional talk therapy, trauma-based therapies (including TF-CBT, IFS, EMDR), CBT/DBT, and other evidenced based treatments.
Your story matters. Are you feeling stuck, unsure how to reach your goals, or life’s daily stressors seem overwhelming? Claire utilizes a collaborative approach to help her clients overcome issues with an individualized treatment plan to meet their needs. Claire specializes in helping individuals address trauma. She also is a CSAYC and can work with youth specifically who have sexually maladaptive behaviors, or those of all ages who have experienced sexual abuse.
She offers traditional talk therapy, trauma-based therapies (including TF-CBT, IFS, EMDR), CBT/DBT, and other evidenced based treatments.
Your story matters. Are you feeling stuck, unsure how to reach your goals, or life’s daily stressors seem overwhelming? Claire utilizes a collaborative approach to help her clients overcome issues with an individualized treatment plan to meet their needs. Claire specializes in helping individuals address trauma. She also is a CSAYC and can work with youth specifically who have sexually maladaptive behaviors, or those of all ages who have experienced sexual abuse.
Ms. Chambers has 18 years experience in mental health, with 10 years working as a therapist, primarily in outpatient settings. She has her Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, and her Bachelor's degree in Psychology. She has training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapist (REBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and uses a trauma informed care approach.
Ms. Chambers has 18 years experience in mental health, with 10 years working as a therapist, primarily in outpatient settings. She has her Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, and her Bachelor's degree in Psychology. She has training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapist (REBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and uses a trauma informed care approach.
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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.