Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Reading, MA
For several years, I've helped people suffering from various forms of anxiety, depression, & trauma reduce symptoms & improve their life satisfaction.
There are many reasons to speak with a psychologist. Do you feel very stressed out? Do you feel like you are losing control, or falling apart? Are you very hard on yourself? Do you get carried away with anger? Do you lack meaning or direction in your life? Do you avoid doing more and more out of fear? Loneliness, worthlessness, dread, helplessness, grief, self-doubt, and hopelessness: These are some of the difficult internal experiences that people may suffer and struggle against. They may overwhelm and negatively impact all parts of life, including relationships with family, friends, or employers, and undermine personal goals.
For several years, I've helped people suffering from various forms of anxiety, depression, & trauma reduce symptoms & improve their life satisfaction.
There are many reasons to speak with a psychologist. Do you feel very stressed out? Do you feel like you are losing control, or falling apart? Are you very hard on yourself? Do you get carried away with anger? Do you lack meaning or direction in your life? Do you avoid doing more and more out of fear? Loneliness, worthlessness, dread, helplessness, grief, self-doubt, and hopelessness: These are some of the difficult internal experiences that people may suffer and struggle against. They may overwhelm and negatively impact all parts of life, including relationships with family, friends, or employers, and undermine personal goals.
Kelin Dickerson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Reading, MA 01867
Waitlist for new clients
When working with individuals or couples, my style is eclectic and drawn from a variety of models including Structural and Narrative Family Therapy, various trauma models and CBT to adapt to your needs.
Starting therapy can be intimidating and why it is vital to find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and safe. I view each person or family I work with as individuals and incorporate how relationships and environment impact daily functioning. The priority in treatment is supporting you to increase self-care, self-love, and guide you towards wellness and healing. As a LMFT I have had the opportunity to work with a myriad of mental health needs focusing on anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life stage changes, and the LGBT+ community.
When working with individuals or couples, my style is eclectic and drawn from a variety of models including Structural and Narrative Family Therapy, various trauma models and CBT to adapt to your needs.
Starting therapy can be intimidating and why it is vital to find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and safe. I view each person or family I work with as individuals and incorporate how relationships and environment impact daily functioning. The priority in treatment is supporting you to increase self-care, self-love, and guide you towards wellness and healing. As a LMFT I have had the opportunity to work with a myriad of mental health needs focusing on anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life stage changes, and the LGBT+ community.
Above all, I take a trauma-informed approach to therapy.
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) with experience engaging adults (18+) in both individual and group therapy. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, mood disorders, trauma, grief, interpersonal difficulties, neurodivergence, and more. I have worked with a diverse range of clients and cherish the progress and therapeutic connections we have fostered together. I aim to create a welcoming, non-judgmental space where clients can fully express themselves while feeling supported. My practice is client-centered and strengths-based, allowing the client to determine their short and long-term goals
Above all, I take a trauma-informed approach to therapy.
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) with experience engaging adults (18+) in both individual and group therapy. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, mood disorders, trauma, grief, interpersonal difficulties, neurodivergence, and more. I have worked with a diverse range of clients and cherish the progress and therapeutic connections we have fostered together. I aim to create a welcoming, non-judgmental space where clients can fully express themselves while feeling supported. My practice is client-centered and strengths-based, allowing the client to determine their short and long-term goals
My specialties include working with issues such as PTSD, anxiety, depression and stress management.
Greetings, I am a Licensed psychotherapist with a holistic approach specializing in trauma and women's issues . As a registered yoga and meditation teacher and dance movement therapist I weave these creative healing arts modalities into my practice as needed and requested by my clients. As a dance movement therapist I realize and understand the importance of releasing traumatic experiences not only in talk therapy but also on a body level. I encorporate the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda medicine , and aromatherapy oils. As a practioner I believe in empowering women of all ages to step into their self worth and live their best life possible!
My specialties include working with issues such as PTSD, anxiety, depression and stress management.
Greetings, I am a Licensed psychotherapist with a holistic approach specializing in trauma and women's issues . As a registered yoga and meditation teacher and dance movement therapist I weave these creative healing arts modalities into my practice as needed and requested by my clients. As a dance movement therapist I realize and understand the importance of releasing traumatic experiences not only in talk therapy but also on a body level. I encorporate the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda medicine , and aromatherapy oils. As a practioner I believe in empowering women of all ages to step into their self worth and live their best life possible!
Lexi Mastrangelo
Counselor, LMHC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Reading, MA 01867
Waitlist for new clients
You deserve to feel strong, confident, and beautiful- but for many women and teens, anxiety, depression, or trauma can lead to feeling lost, misunderstood, or stuck in negative patterns. Maybe you aren't who you used to be and want to find your inner strength and confidence in order to build positive, healthy connections. You want to manage stress without feeling completely overwhelmed and find strategies that actually work to reduce sadness and anxiety. If you're looking for some guidance on how to get there, give me a call. My clients find success in learning to trust themselves and make choices they can feel good about.
You deserve to feel strong, confident, and beautiful- but for many women and teens, anxiety, depression, or trauma can lead to feeling lost, misunderstood, or stuck in negative patterns. Maybe you aren't who you used to be and want to find your inner strength and confidence in order to build positive, healthy connections. You want to manage stress without feeling completely overwhelmed and find strategies that actually work to reduce sadness and anxiety. If you're looking for some guidance on how to get there, give me a call. My clients find success in learning to trust themselves and make choices they can feel good about.
Specializing in substance abuse, eating disorders, anxiety and trauma (EMDR certified).
As a psychotherapist, I join my clients in their journey. I emphasize on what one can do, as opposed to pathologizing what one can’t”.
Specializing in substance abuse, eating disorders, anxiety and trauma (EMDR certified).
As a psychotherapist, I join my clients in their journey. I emphasize on what one can do, as opposed to pathologizing what one can’t”.
Deborah J. Colucci
Counselor, LMHC, CADC-II, MA-PGS, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
Reading, MA 01867 (Online Only)
I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), state certified in substance use (CADC-II), problem gambling (MA PGS) and Trauma (CTTP-II), located in North Reading, Massachusetts. After many years of valuable experience in the field of mental health counseling, I expanded and open my own private practice. I work primarily with adults, focusing on a wide range of presenting problems including trauma, abuse, addictions, anxiety and depression. I strive to provide a safe and trusting environment for all my clients.
I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), state certified in substance use (CADC-II), problem gambling (MA PGS) and Trauma (CTTP-II), located in North Reading, Massachusetts. After many years of valuable experience in the field of mental health counseling, I expanded and open my own private practice. I work primarily with adults, focusing on a wide range of presenting problems including trauma, abuse, addictions, anxiety and depression. I strive to provide a safe and trusting environment for all my clients.
Samantha Bagley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Reading, MA 01867
I have experiencing with working with individuals ages 10-35 with complex trauma histories, resulting in various struggles such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, school avoidance and self-harm behaviors.
Please fill out new client request form on my website sbagleycounseling.org to join the waitlist. Sometimes past hurts and/or current difficult circumstances can hold us back from experiencing joy and truly loving ourselves. I hope to work alongside individuals seeking to battle some of these struggles in order to rediscover their strengths, learn to reclaim their lives, and find balance in the day to day. I have experience working with people from all walks of life, but I do also provide Christian Counseling for those seeking a safe place to explore faith-related questions and doubts.
I have experiencing with working with individuals ages 10-35 with complex trauma histories, resulting in various struggles such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, school avoidance and self-harm behaviors.
Please fill out new client request form on my website sbagleycounseling.org to join the waitlist. Sometimes past hurts and/or current difficult circumstances can hold us back from experiencing joy and truly loving ourselves. I hope to work alongside individuals seeking to battle some of these struggles in order to rediscover their strengths, learn to reclaim their lives, and find balance in the day to day. I have experience working with people from all walks of life, but I do also provide Christian Counseling for those seeking a safe place to explore faith-related questions and doubts.
My expertise, foundation, and passion for work has been developed in a congregate care setting while treating a variety of diagnoses combined with cognitively limited, developmentally delayed patients stepping down from extensive periods of psychiatric hospitalization in need for stabilization. Clinically, I have significant experience working with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, intellectual disabilities, PTSD, trauma, and much more.
My expertise, foundation, and passion for work has been developed in a congregate care setting while treating a variety of diagnoses combined with cognitively limited, developmentally delayed patients stepping down from extensive periods of psychiatric hospitalization in need for stabilization. Clinically, I have significant experience working with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, intellectual disabilities, PTSD, trauma, and much more.
“Accepting telehealth clients”. I am a neurodivergent, LGBTQ+ ally who loves animals. I am also a licensed mental health counselor who has been practicing for the past 8 years. My training in in-home therapy has helped me develop a trauma informed, person centered approach. I approach therapy by meeting each unique client where they are at. I am able to facilitate a process to help them get closer to their preferred ways of being. I’ve worked with clients with a range of mental health concerns including, trauma, depression, relationship difficulties, anxiety and self-esteem.
“Accepting telehealth clients”. I am a neurodivergent, LGBTQ+ ally who loves animals. I am also a licensed mental health counselor who has been practicing for the past 8 years. My training in in-home therapy has helped me develop a trauma informed, person centered approach. I approach therapy by meeting each unique client where they are at. I am able to facilitate a process to help them get closer to their preferred ways of being. I’ve worked with clients with a range of mental health concerns including, trauma, depression, relationship difficulties, anxiety and self-esteem.
I strive to normalize issues via trauma informed care, utilizing an extensive background in trauma treatment to help clients shift from a place of negative beliefs, low self-esteem, to more harmonious and adaptive life experiences.
I have significant counseling experience over the past decade plus and bring a bit of wisdom from each relationship gained along the way. I am trained in and offer specialty EMDR treatment for those aiming to heal from trauma or reduce distressing levels of anxiety/depression. I mix in interventions from narrative therapy, internal family systems parts work, as well as DBT to move clients towards desired results in a timely fashion. I work mostly in a 1:1 capacity with adults and adolescents where positive identity development and relational growth, such as setting healthy boundaries and self-advocacy skill building, are emphasized.
I strive to normalize issues via trauma informed care, utilizing an extensive background in trauma treatment to help clients shift from a place of negative beliefs, low self-esteem, to more harmonious and adaptive life experiences.
I have significant counseling experience over the past decade plus and bring a bit of wisdom from each relationship gained along the way. I am trained in and offer specialty EMDR treatment for those aiming to heal from trauma or reduce distressing levels of anxiety/depression. I mix in interventions from narrative therapy, internal family systems parts work, as well as DBT to move clients towards desired results in a timely fashion. I work mostly in a 1:1 capacity with adults and adolescents where positive identity development and relational growth, such as setting healthy boundaries and self-advocacy skill building, are emphasized.
I am a Mental Health Counselor who is passionate about equipping people with the tools to feel empowered in their everyday lives. My work in college mental health, trauma informed care, and substance abuse recovery has provided me with crucial experience working with individuals and groups addressing a range of concerns. My specialties are varied and continue to grow, ranging from depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, to life transitions, multicultural considerations, social justice, relationship challenges, and stress-management.
I am a Mental Health Counselor who is passionate about equipping people with the tools to feel empowered in their everyday lives. My work in college mental health, trauma informed care, and substance abuse recovery has provided me with crucial experience working with individuals and groups addressing a range of concerns. My specialties are varied and continue to grow, ranging from depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, to life transitions, multicultural considerations, social justice, relationship challenges, and stress-management.
I have aided people with a myriad of issues, including codependency, depression, anxiety, many forms of trauma, addiction, and metaphysical issues.
I feel my ideal client is one who is self-motivated in wanting to uncover what hides beneath their unresolved traumas, fears, and old survival modes.
I have aided people with a myriad of issues, including codependency, depression, anxiety, many forms of trauma, addiction, and metaphysical issues.
I feel my ideal client is one who is self-motivated in wanting to uncover what hides beneath their unresolved traumas, fears, and old survival modes.
My ideal client has either experienced a past trauma and/or is dealing with anxiety or depression. This client can be someone diagnosed with ASD, as I enjoy working with neurodiverse populations. This client should want guidance and support to develop emotional regulation skills, build positive relationships with others, or process their emotional experiences. I can help support those going through various life transitions, as well as help people develop self-awareness and understanding.
My ideal client has either experienced a past trauma and/or is dealing with anxiety or depression. This client can be someone diagnosed with ASD, as I enjoy working with neurodiverse populations. This client should want guidance and support to develop emotional regulation skills, build positive relationships with others, or process their emotional experiences. I can help support those going through various life transitions, as well as help people develop self-awareness and understanding.
During my time in this field, I have worked with clients working through a variety of mental health and life challenges, including but not limited to, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, suicidality, self injurious behaviors, eating disorders, personality disorders, divorce/relationship trouble, changes in family dynamics, and executive dysfunction.
My ideal client is someone who is willing to work with me and engage with me effectively. This includes open lines of communication and utilizing therapy times efficiently. I don't believe that progress can be rushed and have no interest in "fixing" anyone. However, I am always honest in my assessments, thoughts, and opinions with clients, and my hope is that my client will do the same. My ideal client is a client who is eager to talk and is open to feedback. My ideal client is also someone who is willing to work through set backs or challenges, together as a team.
During my time in this field, I have worked with clients working through a variety of mental health and life challenges, including but not limited to, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, suicidality, self injurious behaviors, eating disorders, personality disorders, divorce/relationship trouble, changes in family dynamics, and executive dysfunction.
My ideal client is someone who is willing to work with me and engage with me effectively. This includes open lines of communication and utilizing therapy times efficiently. I don't believe that progress can be rushed and have no interest in "fixing" anyone. However, I am always honest in my assessments, thoughts, and opinions with clients, and my hope is that my client will do the same. My ideal client is a client who is eager to talk and is open to feedback. My ideal client is also someone who is willing to work through set backs or challenges, together as a team.
I use a person-centered approach and trauma-informed practices and interventions, including DBT/CBT, Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy.
I have experience working with Individuals, Couples, and Families of First responders and marginalized communities struggling with the challenges of complex trauma impacting mental health, including Anxiety, Depressive disorders, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
I use a person-centered approach and trauma-informed practices and interventions, including DBT/CBT, Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy.
I have experience working with Individuals, Couples, and Families of First responders and marginalized communities struggling with the challenges of complex trauma impacting mental health, including Anxiety, Depressive disorders, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
Additionally, I am currently undergoing certification in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), a proven treatment for trauma disorders.
My ideal client would be someone who is ready and willing to participate in treatment. I am comfortable with an array of different diagnoses and struggles. Their needs would include working towards tangible goals that we are able to breakdown in the treatment setting. They may want to work on self-esteem, depression, anxiety, PTSD symptoms etc. They would want to minimize their symptoms and improve everyday functioning. The goal would ultimately be to no longer need treatment as they have reached their goals.
Additionally, I am currently undergoing certification in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), a proven treatment for trauma disorders.
My ideal client would be someone who is ready and willing to participate in treatment. I am comfortable with an array of different diagnoses and struggles. Their needs would include working towards tangible goals that we are able to breakdown in the treatment setting. They may want to work on self-esteem, depression, anxiety, PTSD symptoms etc. They would want to minimize their symptoms and improve everyday functioning. The goal would ultimately be to no longer need treatment as they have reached their goals.
My training includes extensive work with depression, anxiety and trauma.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with many years of experience. I provide psychotherapy to adolescent girls, young women and adults. My goal is to provide a safe, caring, and supportive environment to help my clients develop solutions to their distress, build confidence and develop a healthy sense of self.
My training includes extensive work with depression, anxiety and trauma.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with many years of experience. I provide psychotherapy to adolescent girls, young women and adults. My goal is to provide a safe, caring, and supportive environment to help my clients develop solutions to their distress, build confidence and develop a healthy sense of self.
Jay Gallagher
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Reading, MA 01867 (Online Only)
Therapy should be a place of comfort and compassion, while also being an opportunity build understanding, insight, and skills. I believe in making strong connections with, and being strong advocates for my clients. I have experience treating a wide variety of issues and disorders, especially anxiety, depression, trauma, and life stress/adjustment issues.
Therapy should be a place of comfort and compassion, while also being an opportunity build understanding, insight, and skills. I believe in making strong connections with, and being strong advocates for my clients. I have experience treating a wide variety of issues and disorders, especially anxiety, depression, trauma, and life stress/adjustment issues.
In life we all experience challenges and difficult situations, or find ourselves seeking to create change in order to live our best life. I am a trauma informed psychotherapist experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults,and families who seek to resolve issues and problems stemming from daily stressors, anxiety and depression, life transitions, mental illness, traumatic experiences, grief and loss, and family conflict. I understand the importance of meeting my clients where they are, and use a strength based and solution focused approach to help clients achieve their goals and live a happier and more hopeful life.
In life we all experience challenges and difficult situations, or find ourselves seeking to create change in order to live our best life. I am a trauma informed psychotherapist experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults,and families who seek to resolve issues and problems stemming from daily stressors, anxiety and depression, life transitions, mental illness, traumatic experiences, grief and loss, and family conflict. I understand the importance of meeting my clients where they are, and use a strength based and solution focused approach to help clients achieve their goals and live a happier and more hopeful life.
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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.