Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Plainfield, IN
I provide compassionate care through a trauma-informed lens utilizing embodiment work, brainspotting, IFS, shame resilience, intuitive eating principles and most importantly, the restorative connection of the therapeutic relationship.
Are you weighed down by "doing it all” and always left feeling like it’s not quite enough? Do you often feel overwhelmed and exhausted? Whether it’s parenting struggles, food and body concerns, relationship difficulties, past wounds, or all of the above, the demands of our lives can leave us frazzled and empty. Without focusing on our needs and caring for ourselves, we can become burned out, anxious, and lost. We repeat patterns of behavior in our relationships that don’t serve us anymore and keep us stuck.
I provide compassionate care through a trauma-informed lens utilizing embodiment work, brainspotting, IFS, shame resilience, intuitive eating principles and most importantly, the restorative connection of the therapeutic relationship.
Are you weighed down by "doing it all” and always left feeling like it’s not quite enough? Do you often feel overwhelmed and exhausted? Whether it’s parenting struggles, food and body concerns, relationship difficulties, past wounds, or all of the above, the demands of our lives can leave us frazzled and empty. Without focusing on our needs and caring for ourselves, we can become burned out, anxious, and lost. We repeat patterns of behavior in our relationships that don’t serve us anymore and keep us stuck.
My background in trauma therapy gives me new insights into what you might be going through.
You might be a parent really wishing that there was a handbook on how to do this best. Or maybe you're a teenage girl really struggling with sustaining healthy friendships. Possibly, you are graduating from college and feeling utterly lost. No matter where you fall in that spectrum, or outside of it. I believe that you can create growth in your life. I am here to walk with you on that path. I won't lead you; you will make those choices yourself. But I will be a guide.
My background in trauma therapy gives me new insights into what you might be going through.
You might be a parent really wishing that there was a handbook on how to do this best. Or maybe you're a teenage girl really struggling with sustaining healthy friendships. Possibly, you are graduating from college and feeling utterly lost. No matter where you fall in that spectrum, or outside of it. I believe that you can create growth in your life. I am here to walk with you on that path. I won't lead you; you will make those choices yourself. But I will be a guide.
Niki Dula
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plainfield, IN 46168
I have specialized trauma training, and I am passionate about providing trauma-competent care to support healing, restoration, and balance in my practice.
Ongoing life stressors and traumatic events can leave us feeling disoriented and destabilized. Being confronted with difficult choices can leave us feeling stuck in a feedback loop or "analysis paralysis." Therapy can support you with identity exploration, navigating change, and making sense of past and current experiences.
I have specialized trauma training, and I am passionate about providing trauma-competent care to support healing, restoration, and balance in my practice.
Ongoing life stressors and traumatic events can leave us feeling disoriented and destabilized. Being confronted with difficult choices can leave us feeling stuck in a feedback loop or "analysis paralysis." Therapy can support you with identity exploration, navigating change, and making sense of past and current experiences.
Amanda l Trenta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Plainfield, IN 46168 (Online Only)
I have a wealth of experience in working with PTSD, Sexual Assault victims, Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement, Relational Problems and many other emotional and behavioral difficulties with Children, Adolescents, Teens, and Adults.
I am a retired US Army Social Worker. I am compassionate, flexible, accessible, and genuinely concerned for the health and welfare of those I serve. I enjoy working with adults and children alike and appreciate the courage and strength it takes to seek assistance for those difficult times in your life and strive to make that decision both easy and worthwhile. I will work with you to determine what is most important to you and define your goals. I look forward to learning your strengths and challenges, and to developing a plan that will be custom-tailored to you and you alone.
I have a wealth of experience in working with PTSD, Sexual Assault victims, Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement, Relational Problems and many other emotional and behavioral difficulties with Children, Adolescents, Teens, and Adults.
I am a retired US Army Social Worker. I am compassionate, flexible, accessible, and genuinely concerned for the health and welfare of those I serve. I enjoy working with adults and children alike and appreciate the courage and strength it takes to seek assistance for those difficult times in your life and strive to make that decision both easy and worthwhile. I will work with you to determine what is most important to you and define your goals. I look forward to learning your strengths and challenges, and to developing a plan that will be custom-tailored to you and you alone.
Louise McMillan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plainfield, IN 46168
Primarily I provide counseling, specializing in trauma recovery, anxiety & depression.
Does it seem your past is running your life? Feeling down, anxious, out of control? Grieving that overwhelms you? Unwanted behaviors or Busy Brain? Whether you are wanting to eliminate symptoms, talk through concerns or add healthier ways of addressing relationships, you can enrich your life. Good news. Neuroscience and new therapies may decrease or eliminate your symptoms in a shorter period of time than with past therapies. In a soothing environment we can work toward your goals.
Primarily I provide counseling, specializing in trauma recovery, anxiety & depression.
Does it seem your past is running your life? Feeling down, anxious, out of control? Grieving that overwhelms you? Unwanted behaviors or Busy Brain? Whether you are wanting to eliminate symptoms, talk through concerns or add healthier ways of addressing relationships, you can enrich your life. Good news. Neuroscience and new therapies may decrease or eliminate your symptoms in a shorter period of time than with past therapies. In a soothing environment we can work toward your goals.
Sheryl Barnett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plainfield, IN 46168 (Online Only)
My specialties include trauma, emotional regulation, depression, and anxiety while processing your unique stressors.
Welcome! I was once taught that a person’s mental health improves just by taking the initial steps to schedule a therapy appointment. You are taking the first step towards making lasting change. As a licensed clinical social worker, I recognize your story matters and I want to provide you with a secure, caring environment where you can process your feelings, work towards your personal goals and gain practical tools to launch you to new perspectives.
My specialties include trauma, emotional regulation, depression, and anxiety while processing your unique stressors.
Welcome! I was once taught that a person’s mental health improves just by taking the initial steps to schedule a therapy appointment. You are taking the first step towards making lasting change. As a licensed clinical social worker, I recognize your story matters and I want to provide you with a secure, caring environment where you can process your feelings, work towards your personal goals and gain practical tools to launch you to new perspectives.
Jill Emmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Plainfield, IN 46168
Waitlist for new clients
Jill addresses diagnoses that include, but are not limited to: Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression, Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating Disorders, and trauma (including PTSD).
Jill E. Emmons is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), offering outpatient therapy at Insight Counseling and Wellness in Brownsburg, Indiana. Jill has over twenty years of experience assisting those that have suffered from physical, sexual and emotional trauma. As a solution-focused therapist, the goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While you can't change difficult situations of the past, you can work together with Jill to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
Jill addresses diagnoses that include, but are not limited to: Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression, Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating Disorders, and trauma (including PTSD).
Jill E. Emmons is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), offering outpatient therapy at Insight Counseling and Wellness in Brownsburg, Indiana. Jill has over twenty years of experience assisting those that have suffered from physical, sexual and emotional trauma. As a solution-focused therapist, the goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While you can't change difficult situations of the past, you can work together with Jill to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
Jonathan Mangano
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Plainfield, IN 46168
Waitlist for new clients
We can break generational trauma.
Counseling can be intimidating, but I want to foster a safe, compassionate, and empathetic place where you can talk about the things you don’t know how to talk about. As a therapist, I seek to create a space for your true self to shine through as we work together to confront the challenges, insecurities, and past traumas you carry, and to ultimately find healing. At this stage as you consider therapy and seek to find the right fit, I want to encourage you by simply saying that you are enough. You do not have to be more than who you are. And who you are is worthy of love, of care, and of mental and emotional health.
We can break generational trauma.
Counseling can be intimidating, but I want to foster a safe, compassionate, and empathetic place where you can talk about the things you don’t know how to talk about. As a therapist, I seek to create a space for your true self to shine through as we work together to confront the challenges, insecurities, and past traumas you carry, and to ultimately find healing. At this stage as you consider therapy and seek to find the right fit, I want to encourage you by simply saying that you are enough. You do not have to be more than who you are. And who you are is worthy of love, of care, and of mental and emotional health.
"Why do I have such difficulties setting boundaries?" or " Why do I overanalyze every interaction?" Through a trauma-informed and systemic lens, I offer a unique perspective that allows you to process trauma by having a better understanding.
Hey there! I'm excited you're here. Balancing work, relationships, and family can be extremely difficult. Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and wellbeing.Whether you are grappling with anxiety, depression, communication challenges,boundary setting, familial matters, or relationship issues, please know that I am here to support you every step of the way.Most of the time, we know the solutions to our own problems. But there are those rare occasions when we all need a little extra support, education, and resources to help us continue on the path to living the best life.
"Why do I have such difficulties setting boundaries?" or " Why do I overanalyze every interaction?" Through a trauma-informed and systemic lens, I offer a unique perspective that allows you to process trauma by having a better understanding.
Hey there! I'm excited you're here. Balancing work, relationships, and family can be extremely difficult. Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and wellbeing.Whether you are grappling with anxiety, depression, communication challenges,boundary setting, familial matters, or relationship issues, please know that I am here to support you every step of the way.Most of the time, we know the solutions to our own problems. But there are those rare occasions when we all need a little extra support, education, and resources to help us continue on the path to living the best life.
Megan Eldredge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Plainfield, IN 46168
I have worked with depression, anxiety, parenting issues, relationship issues, trauma, substance abuse, gray drinking in many different capacities.
Therapy is only as good as your relationship with your therapist. You want to find someone you feel comfortable sharing everything with because if you hold back how can you move towards healing? Therapy is shown to be effective not by how many credentials a person has but their ability to connect with their clients. There is nothing worse leaving your first session not wanting to come back and then feeling exhausted and apprehensive trying to find another therapist. I encourage you to reach out to the therapist to see if you like their vibe.
I have worked with depression, anxiety, parenting issues, relationship issues, trauma, substance abuse, gray drinking in many different capacities.
Therapy is only as good as your relationship with your therapist. You want to find someone you feel comfortable sharing everything with because if you hold back how can you move towards healing? Therapy is shown to be effective not by how many credentials a person has but their ability to connect with their clients. There is nothing worse leaving your first session not wanting to come back and then feeling exhausted and apprehensive trying to find another therapist. I encourage you to reach out to the therapist to see if you like their vibe.
My ideal clients are those who want a collaborative exploration into the paths of healing from trauma and its impact on the mind and body, sexuality and gender identity and expression, and integrating spirituality into the healing process for those who traditional religious practices may have harmed.
Hi, I'm Ewa (eh-vuh). I honor all human experience just as it is and recognize that life is rarely linear. At times life may bring challenges that impact and even overwhelm our ability to access and utilize our capacity to heal. Through counseling it is possible to be curious, alongside one another, about the questions your life is asking you. I have confidence that we can co-create a space in which the authentic part of you can be seen and heard in ways that honor your truth. I aim to help you process your complex emotional experiences so that you could live with greater ease and comfort in your relationship with self and others.
My ideal clients are those who want a collaborative exploration into the paths of healing from trauma and its impact on the mind and body, sexuality and gender identity and expression, and integrating spirituality into the healing process for those who traditional religious practices may have harmed.
Hi, I'm Ewa (eh-vuh). I honor all human experience just as it is and recognize that life is rarely linear. At times life may bring challenges that impact and even overwhelm our ability to access and utilize our capacity to heal. Through counseling it is possible to be curious, alongside one another, about the questions your life is asking you. I have confidence that we can co-create a space in which the authentic part of you can be seen and heard in ways that honor your truth. I aim to help you process your complex emotional experiences so that you could live with greater ease and comfort in your relationship with self and others.
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Melinda Hommel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Plainfield, IN 46168 (Online Only)
I truly enjoy being a part of someone’s journey out of their past trauma and move to their new life as a survivor.
“This Too Shall Pass”. This is my mantra in life which has helped me cope with life’s difficult times. I have always liked helping people in some capacity. While seeing mental health conditions while growing up and the stigma around dealing with our mental health, this has inspired me to be a counselor. It is so important to take care of our whole self, our mind, body and spirit. I understand the importance of seeking professional help and how brave people are to try counseling to better themselves and their situation. I am proud of you for taking that first step.
I truly enjoy being a part of someone’s journey out of their past trauma and move to their new life as a survivor.
“This Too Shall Pass”. This is my mantra in life which has helped me cope with life’s difficult times. I have always liked helping people in some capacity. While seeing mental health conditions while growing up and the stigma around dealing with our mental health, this has inspired me to be a counselor. It is so important to take care of our whole self, our mind, body and spirit. I understand the importance of seeking professional help and how brave people are to try counseling to better themselves and their situation. I am proud of you for taking that first step.
I take an evidence-informed, trauma-competent approach to therapy.
It is a common experience to feel worried, adrift, and disconnected in our current society. Many people report feeling stuck, and are searching for a sense of direction and purpose in their lives. Therapy can support you in making meaning out of challenging situations, exploring identity, and clarifying a path forward. Healing is a collaborative, connected experience, and your safety is vital in this process. I have immediate daytime and evening availability.
I take an evidence-informed, trauma-competent approach to therapy.
It is a common experience to feel worried, adrift, and disconnected in our current society. Many people report feeling stuck, and are searching for a sense of direction and purpose in their lives. Therapy can support you in making meaning out of challenging situations, exploring identity, and clarifying a path forward. Healing is a collaborative, connected experience, and your safety is vital in this process. I have immediate daytime and evening availability.
Davi Stein-Kiley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, LCAC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plainfield, IN 46168
Feeling overwhelmed by your moods? Trying to break free of past issues? Are you a parent of a child with mental health/special needs seeking help for them/ or yourself? Are you isolated in unwanted habits that drain energy and resources? Are you dying for someone to ask if you are Okay, but worried about how you would react? High levels of stress are the root of countless mental health concerns. A reset for you and/or your child is possible. We can discuss concerns including Depression, Anxiety, Irritability, Impulsivity, Trauma, Substance Abuse, Pain and Stress Management.
Feeling overwhelmed by your moods? Trying to break free of past issues? Are you a parent of a child with mental health/special needs seeking help for them/ or yourself? Are you isolated in unwanted habits that drain energy and resources? Are you dying for someone to ask if you are Okay, but worried about how you would react? High levels of stress are the root of countless mental health concerns. A reset for you and/or your child is possible. We can discuss concerns including Depression, Anxiety, Irritability, Impulsivity, Trauma, Substance Abuse, Pain and Stress Management.
William A Bauzo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Plainfield, IN 46168
I enjoy working with persons from all different walks of life. I work with individual, couples, families, and children, but particularly feel a passion to work with persons who are struggling with new transitions in their life such as grief, trauma, divorce, and relationship conflicts. I have worked in community mental health with individuals, couples, children and families with various diagnosis such as ADHD, ODD, trauma, depression, anxiety, conduct issues, and school based related issues. I also enjoy diving into theological conversations leading to liberation, strengthening one's faith, and helping integrate faith, spirituality, and relational health for those interested.
I enjoy working with persons from all different walks of life. I work with individual, couples, families, and children, but particularly feel a passion to work with persons who are struggling with new transitions in their life such as grief, trauma, divorce, and relationship conflicts. I have worked in community mental health with individuals, couples, children and families with various diagnosis such as ADHD, ODD, trauma, depression, anxiety, conduct issues, and school based related issues. I also enjoy diving into theological conversations leading to liberation, strengthening one's faith, and helping integrate faith, spirituality, and relational health for those interested.
Are you the parent or guardian of a child, adolescent, or teen struggling to cope? Perhaps your child has experienced trauma, perhaps your family is going through a divorce or death, perhaps you have concerns about suicide or self-injury. Maybe you can just feel it in your gut that something is wrong. You worry that their struggle will escalate but it's been hard to connect with them lately and you feel unsure about the best way to help. You want the best for your child and know that finding them professional support is your best bet at helping them—and you! —navigate this struggle.
Are you the parent or guardian of a child, adolescent, or teen struggling to cope? Perhaps your child has experienced trauma, perhaps your family is going through a divorce or death, perhaps you have concerns about suicide or self-injury. Maybe you can just feel it in your gut that something is wrong. You worry that their struggle will escalate but it's been hard to connect with them lately and you feel unsure about the best way to help. You want the best for your child and know that finding them professional support is your best bet at helping them—and you! —navigate this struggle.
I utilize evidence-based play therapy techniques as well as proven trauma interventions to help your child thrive through life's hardships.
Has your child been through a lot? Maybe they're grieving a loss. Maybe they've experienced trauma. Maybe their pain is showing up as self-harm or acting out. It's so difficult to see your child hurting! Sometimes parents can feel so helpless when it comes to their child's mental health needs. It's hard to know
I utilize evidence-based play therapy techniques as well as proven trauma interventions to help your child thrive through life's hardships.
Has your child been through a lot? Maybe they're grieving a loss. Maybe they've experienced trauma. Maybe their pain is showing up as self-harm or acting out. It's so difficult to see your child hurting! Sometimes parents can feel so helpless when it comes to their child's mental health needs. It's hard to know
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in individual therapy and provides psychological evaluations to adolescents and adults. I have been trained to work with a variety mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, mood symptoms, adjustment issues, grief and loss, and life transitions. I strive to create a supportive, non-judgmental and collaborative environment to help develop skills to manage stressors and immediate difficulties, while also exploring and changing underlying factors that facilitates long-term change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in individual therapy and provides psychological evaluations to adolescents and adults. I have been trained to work with a variety mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, mood symptoms, adjustment issues, grief and loss, and life transitions. I strive to create a supportive, non-judgmental and collaborative environment to help develop skills to manage stressors and immediate difficulties, while also exploring and changing underlying factors that facilitates long-term change.
Evette A Blackman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Plainfield, IN 46168 (Online Only)
My experience includes treating trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship issues & other behavioral health conditions.
Have you been struggling, feel like your emotions are all over or feel stuck but don’t know what to do about it? Have you been anxious, depressed, stressed, stuck in your head or feeling like you are on autopilot? Are those self-defeating beliefs causing your inner critic to be loud, feel like an imposter or insecure? Let’s start showing up for you by understanding what got you here & what will get you to where you want to be. Let’s help you conquer the fears that holds you back so you can thrive & live with intension. I work with individuals of all color, belief & orientation to navigate life's challenges for a well-balanced life.
My experience includes treating trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship issues & other behavioral health conditions.
Have you been struggling, feel like your emotions are all over or feel stuck but don’t know what to do about it? Have you been anxious, depressed, stressed, stuck in your head or feeling like you are on autopilot? Are those self-defeating beliefs causing your inner critic to be loud, feel like an imposter or insecure? Let’s start showing up for you by understanding what got you here & what will get you to where you want to be. Let’s help you conquer the fears that holds you back so you can thrive & live with intension. I work with individuals of all color, belief & orientation to navigate life's challenges for a well-balanced life.
Katrina Knarr is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Indiana who has been practicing since 2007. Katrina has 16 years of clinical experience with focus on addiction and recovery, trauma and empowering individuals toward positive change and healing. In her spare time, Katrina enjoys nature, reading, and animals.
Katrina Knarr is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Indiana who has been practicing since 2007. Katrina has 16 years of clinical experience with focus on addiction and recovery, trauma and empowering individuals toward positive change and healing. In her spare time, Katrina enjoys nature, reading, and animals.
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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.