Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Somerville, MA
Confidence, meaningful relationships, and a sense of purpose are fundamental to well-being. The journey toward these elements can be limited by depression, anxiety, trauma, and difficult life transitions. In my thirteen years of practice, I have found that healing rarely happens in a vacuum. Therefore, my approach focuses on creating an authentic and connected space where we can delve into your experiences, thoughts, and emotions, empowering you to chart your unique path forward.
Confidence, meaningful relationships, and a sense of purpose are fundamental to well-being. The journey toward these elements can be limited by depression, anxiety, trauma, and difficult life transitions. In my thirteen years of practice, I have found that healing rarely happens in a vacuum. Therefore, my approach focuses on creating an authentic and connected space where we can delve into your experiences, thoughts, and emotions, empowering you to chart your unique path forward.
I have been a psychotherapist for 20 years. My practice specializes in helping men redefine their approach to relationships in a way that feels authentic, and in line with healthy male emotional development. I specialize in self-esteem, self-actualization, and helping men build and maintain attraction and intimacy. The foundation for male self-esteem begins in childhood and sets the foundation for men to share themselves in relationships, feel successful, and being a meaningful part of their children's lives. I also specialize in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in men and women, as well as recovery from abusive relationships.
I have been a psychotherapist for 20 years. My practice specializes in helping men redefine their approach to relationships in a way that feels authentic, and in line with healthy male emotional development. I specialize in self-esteem, self-actualization, and helping men build and maintain attraction and intimacy. The foundation for male self-esteem begins in childhood and sets the foundation for men to share themselves in relationships, feel successful, and being a meaningful part of their children's lives. I also specialize in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in men and women, as well as recovery from abusive relationships.
Rachel Ellingson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Somerville, MA 02144 (Online Only)
I am social justice-oriented, trauma-informed, with a harm-reduction based, liberation health philosophy of care.
Hi, my name is Rachel, and I’m excited to be providing queer-affirming therapy through Queer Therapy Boston. As a queer and nonbinary neurodivergent fat person, I bring not only clinical experience but also lived experience in these areas. I specialize in working with queer and trans individuals, couples and polycules. I am poly and kink friendly, and have extensive experience working with people who have experienced complex trauma, are exploring their identities, going through life transitions, and just trying to survive under capitalism.
I am social justice-oriented, trauma-informed, with a harm-reduction based, liberation health philosophy of care.
Hi, my name is Rachel, and I’m excited to be providing queer-affirming therapy through Queer Therapy Boston. As a queer and nonbinary neurodivergent fat person, I bring not only clinical experience but also lived experience in these areas. I specialize in working with queer and trans individuals, couples and polycules. I am poly and kink friendly, and have extensive experience working with people who have experienced complex trauma, are exploring their identities, going through life transitions, and just trying to survive under capitalism.
My practice is anchored in a play-based drama therapy method called Developmental Transformations (DvT), the neurosequential model of therapeutics, trauma-informed expressive arts therapy, attachment theory, and mindfulness-based psychotherapy.
Hi there! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, expressive arts therapist, and certified yoga instructor based out of Cambridge, MA. I believe in collaboratively and consensually building working relationships with clients to make space for untangling, reclaiming, transforming, and navigating the instability of life. I aim to create inclusive spaces, especially for those with intersectional identities, and value culturally competent and trauma-informed practice. I work with children and adults to reclaim their innate resilience through an integrated approach of both feeling AND dealing.
My practice is anchored in a play-based drama therapy method called Developmental Transformations (DvT), the neurosequential model of therapeutics, trauma-informed expressive arts therapy, attachment theory, and mindfulness-based psychotherapy.
Hi there! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, expressive arts therapist, and certified yoga instructor based out of Cambridge, MA. I believe in collaboratively and consensually building working relationships with clients to make space for untangling, reclaiming, transforming, and navigating the instability of life. I aim to create inclusive spaces, especially for those with intersectional identities, and value culturally competent and trauma-informed practice. I work with children and adults to reclaim their innate resilience through an integrated approach of both feeling AND dealing.
I have also worked extensively with the LGBT community and with trauma survivors.
Have you lost someone close to you, whether through divorce, a breakup, or death, and find your grief taking over your life? Are you questioning your sexual orientation or gender? Are you experiencing post-traumatic stress symptoms? You don't have to do it alone. I work collaboratively and compassionately with my clients to help them come to some kind of peace with whatever they're struggling with.
I believe that everyone has a strong inner core that can get eclipsed by traumas both large and small. Together you and I would work to find and reclaim that core.
I have also worked extensively with the LGBT community and with trauma survivors.
Have you lost someone close to you, whether through divorce, a breakup, or death, and find your grief taking over your life? Are you questioning your sexual orientation or gender? Are you experiencing post-traumatic stress symptoms? You don't have to do it alone. I work collaboratively and compassionately with my clients to help them come to some kind of peace with whatever they're struggling with.
I believe that everyone has a strong inner core that can get eclipsed by traumas both large and small. Together you and I would work to find and reclaim that core.
He has experience working with addiction, trauma, depression and anxiety.
Michael enjoys working with a wide variety of clients and aspires to create safe therapeutic spaces for them to feel supported and empowered. Utilizing an integrative therapeutic approach, he embraces a non-judgmental, trauma-informed and affirming stance that emphasizes providing individualized and holistic care. To synthesize these ideas into practice, he is guided by psychodynamic, person-centered and cognitive behavioral modalities.
He has experience working with addiction, trauma, depression and anxiety.
Michael enjoys working with a wide variety of clients and aspires to create safe therapeutic spaces for them to feel supported and empowered. Utilizing an integrative therapeutic approach, he embraces a non-judgmental, trauma-informed and affirming stance that emphasizes providing individualized and holistic care. To synthesize these ideas into practice, he is guided by psychodynamic, person-centered and cognitive behavioral modalities.
Jordan Bodwell
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Somerville, MA 02145 (Online Only)
For people struggling with PTSD or social anxiety I want you to know there is good, reliable treatment out there that is not simply telling your story over and over again.
Struggling with something bad that happened recently or in the past? Can’t stop worrying no matter what you try? Dreading social situations and fear of what others think but also really not wanting to miss out? You’ve made it to the right place. I’m Jordan and I help people with all of the above and more. My basic take is that life is pretty hard and by no fault of our own we get stuck in patterns that don’t work. Many times we can get out of them alone but sometimes we need some help. Warm compassion and specific expertise in what you’re dealing with could go a long way towards getting unstuck.
For people struggling with PTSD or social anxiety I want you to know there is good, reliable treatment out there that is not simply telling your story over and over again.
Struggling with something bad that happened recently or in the past? Can’t stop worrying no matter what you try? Dreading social situations and fear of what others think but also really not wanting to miss out? You’ve made it to the right place. I’m Jordan and I help people with all of the above and more. My basic take is that life is pretty hard and by no fault of our own we get stuck in patterns that don’t work. Many times we can get out of them alone but sometimes we need some help. Warm compassion and specific expertise in what you’re dealing with could go a long way towards getting unstuck.
Ada Gunning - Eft Couples - Emdr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Somerville, MA 02145 (Online Only)
I focus on couples, trauma, and working through attachment challenges new and old.
Typically my clients arrive at therapy when the coping skills they have used their whole lives stop working as effectively. A sudden loss, rejection, adverse life experience, or sense of stuckness can reveal an underlying working model of self and the world that no longer works. Through our work together, I will help you access a new healthier model to guide your choices, along with improved coping skills, community resources, and social supports. As an EFT couples therapist, I bring a relational attachment model to all my work.
I focus on couples, trauma, and working through attachment challenges new and old.
Typically my clients arrive at therapy when the coping skills they have used their whole lives stop working as effectively. A sudden loss, rejection, adverse life experience, or sense of stuckness can reveal an underlying working model of self and the world that no longer works. Through our work together, I will help you access a new healthier model to guide your choices, along with improved coping skills, community resources, and social supports. As an EFT couples therapist, I bring a relational attachment model to all my work.
Sarah Wettenstein Emdr Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Somerville, MA 02144 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience working with a variety of issues, including trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, and managing overwhelming emotions.
I work with curious, self-reflective individuals looking to improve their capacity to cope with stressors and build resiliency. Whether you are looking to decrease feelings of anxiety, process past traumatic events, or work towards a more fulfilling life, I am confident that we can work together to move towards positive change.
I have experience working with a variety of issues, including trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, and managing overwhelming emotions.
I work with curious, self-reflective individuals looking to improve their capacity to cope with stressors and build resiliency. Whether you are looking to decrease feelings of anxiety, process past traumatic events, or work towards a more fulfilling life, I am confident that we can work together to move towards positive change.
Svetlana Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Somerville, MA 02145 (Online Only)
We may find ourselves trying to resolve past traumas by repeating negative patterns despite how hard we try to heal and move on.
Do you find yourself kept back by past traumatic experiences? Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, struggling with relationship challenges or navigating life transitions? Are you a new parent trying to find your way? It takes courage to seek help and I would be honored to support you during this challenging time. I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 17 years of experience providing care to people struggling with trauma, anxiety, OCD, fertility challenges and the transition to parenthood. My approach is warm, collaborative, non-judgmental and flexible, and tailored to meet your individual needs.
We may find ourselves trying to resolve past traumas by repeating negative patterns despite how hard we try to heal and move on.
Do you find yourself kept back by past traumatic experiences? Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, struggling with relationship challenges or navigating life transitions? Are you a new parent trying to find your way? It takes courage to seek help and I would be honored to support you during this challenging time. I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 17 years of experience providing care to people struggling with trauma, anxiety, OCD, fertility challenges and the transition to parenthood. My approach is warm, collaborative, non-judgmental and flexible, and tailored to meet your individual needs.
I am an empathic, client-centered, strengths-based licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience providing collaborative trauma-informed care.
Accepting new clients I look forward to understanding your goals and values and offering the best scientific and humanistic practice to help you reach your desired outcomes. I have helped children, adolescents, transition-age youth and adults address traumatic experiences, loss, anxiety, depression, adjustment to psychiatric disability, and other stressful life transitions.
I am an empathic, client-centered, strengths-based licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience providing collaborative trauma-informed care.
Accepting new clients I look forward to understanding your goals and values and offering the best scientific and humanistic practice to help you reach your desired outcomes. I have helped children, adolescents, transition-age youth and adults address traumatic experiences, loss, anxiety, depression, adjustment to psychiatric disability, and other stressful life transitions.
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Michael Boyle
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CDBT
Verified Verified
Somerville, MA 02144 (Online Only)
I too have worked through severe depression, anxiety, panic, PTSD, complications from head trauma, and chronic pain/illness from a severe ski accident.
Working together might be a great fit if you are an intelligent, typically motivated person who is ready to make positive changes that can dramatically improve your life. One of my practice mottos is "we can do more than talk about it, but we can talk about it, too." Sometimes it is really important to be heard - to get things off your chest in a warm, supportive context. But beyond that, it is also really beneficial to do things that will naturally result in feeling better. I've made it my specialty to gather as many practical maps, tools, and instructions for exactly what to do... to feel better and better: body, mind and spirit.
I too have worked through severe depression, anxiety, panic, PTSD, complications from head trauma, and chronic pain/illness from a severe ski accident.
Working together might be a great fit if you are an intelligent, typically motivated person who is ready to make positive changes that can dramatically improve your life. One of my practice mottos is "we can do more than talk about it, but we can talk about it, too." Sometimes it is really important to be heard - to get things off your chest in a warm, supportive context. But beyond that, it is also really beneficial to do things that will naturally result in feeling better. I've made it my specialty to gather as many practical maps, tools, and instructions for exactly what to do... to feel better and better: body, mind and spirit.
I have a strong background in working with people with histories of complex traumatic experiences.
If you are looking for a therapist who is knowledgeable, experienced, and affirming around LGBTQIA+ issues, you have come to the right place. I have an extensive background in supporting LGBTQIA+/queer clients working through depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and identity. Maybe you're looking for someone who can help you decide what identity fits best and where to go from there. Maybe you need to talk to someone who understands the unique intersection of trauma and queer identity. Maybe you just need a therapist who understands what it means to be poly/kinky/queer. I'm glad you're here.
I have a strong background in working with people with histories of complex traumatic experiences.
If you are looking for a therapist who is knowledgeable, experienced, and affirming around LGBTQIA+ issues, you have come to the right place. I have an extensive background in supporting LGBTQIA+/queer clients working through depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and identity. Maybe you're looking for someone who can help you decide what identity fits best and where to go from there. Maybe you need to talk to someone who understands the unique intersection of trauma and queer identity. Maybe you just need a therapist who understands what it means to be poly/kinky/queer. I'm glad you're here.
Daniel W Hogan-Rigg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPH, LICSW
Verified Verified
Somerville, MA 02145 (Online Only)
I offer 1:1 and couples therapy on many issues, specializing in addiction/recovery, risk reduction, and complex trauma.
My career has focused on working with individuals, couples, and groups who are dealing with a wide variety of challenges including substance use, anxiety, depression, complex trauma, identity conflicts, and social isolation. The people I resonate best with are those who need help to better understand themselves and want structured support to work on making positive change in their lives. I enjoy supporting people in their own process, and recognize that we all come into this with our own unique story.
I offer 1:1 and couples therapy on many issues, specializing in addiction/recovery, risk reduction, and complex trauma.
My career has focused on working with individuals, couples, and groups who are dealing with a wide variety of challenges including substance use, anxiety, depression, complex trauma, identity conflicts, and social isolation. The people I resonate best with are those who need help to better understand themselves and want structured support to work on making positive change in their lives. I enjoy supporting people in their own process, and recognize that we all come into this with our own unique story.
You can disarm the trauma and grief that has made the days so uncomfortable.
There are long, lost fears and often past traumas at play in all of us. Some surface, wreaking havoc with our lives. They can appear as grief, depression, anxiety or crisis. Others remain dormant and can surface at all the wrong times. You may appear successful, but despite your accomplishments, you are not happy or it seems like others are happier than you. Your personal relationships are not satisfying in the way you expected. Why is happiness still elusive? The uncertainty and stress of the past three years have put pressures on us which have frequently brought the worst in life to the surface.
You can disarm the trauma and grief that has made the days so uncomfortable.
There are long, lost fears and often past traumas at play in all of us. Some surface, wreaking havoc with our lives. They can appear as grief, depression, anxiety or crisis. Others remain dormant and can surface at all the wrong times. You may appear successful, but despite your accomplishments, you are not happy or it seems like others are happier than you. Your personal relationships are not satisfying in the way you expected. Why is happiness still elusive? The uncertainty and stress of the past three years have put pressures on us which have frequently brought the worst in life to the surface.
I have specialized in mindfulness based strategies, self regulation, solution focused therapy, and treating complex trauma.
Feeling overwhelmed with juggling multiple stressors and different parts of your life? Coping with unexpected life changes is hard. Therapy can be a helpful avenue to help work through stressors and acknowledge parts of self that can be resilient even in times of significant stress. I am active and collaborative in my approach to therapy where I encourage the balance of acceptance and change. We will search for ways to integrate self-compassion while emphasizing action steps for shifting thoughts, behaviors and emotions to help reduce the current intensity of stressors.
I have specialized in mindfulness based strategies, self regulation, solution focused therapy, and treating complex trauma.
Feeling overwhelmed with juggling multiple stressors and different parts of your life? Coping with unexpected life changes is hard. Therapy can be a helpful avenue to help work through stressors and acknowledge parts of self that can be resilient even in times of significant stress. I am active and collaborative in my approach to therapy where I encourage the balance of acceptance and change. We will search for ways to integrate self-compassion while emphasizing action steps for shifting thoughts, behaviors and emotions to help reduce the current intensity of stressors.
We offer individual psychotherapy for adults, and treat issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, life transitions, relationship concerns, and LGBTQ+ concerns.
We currently have in-person openings in our Somerville & Medford offices with multiple providers. We offer telehealth as well for clients in Massachusetts. We work with adult clients whose needs can range from seeking help with everyday stressors and life transitions to working on trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, OCD and much more. Our therapists are non-judgmental and collaborative and value inclusion with personalized treatment. Typically, our clients are seeking longer-term therapy relationships.
We offer individual psychotherapy for adults, and treat issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, life transitions, relationship concerns, and LGBTQ+ concerns.
We currently have in-person openings in our Somerville & Medford offices with multiple providers. We offer telehealth as well for clients in Massachusetts. We work with adult clients whose needs can range from seeking help with everyday stressors and life transitions to working on trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, OCD and much more. Our therapists are non-judgmental and collaborative and value inclusion with personalized treatment. Typically, our clients are seeking longer-term therapy relationships.
Shenay Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Somerville, MA 02145 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Much of my career has been trauma-focused, to help build self-awareness and understand the mind, body connection.
Just about everything in life ebbs and flows which at times can leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and defeated. It is important to remember that although life may feel heavy at this moment, it does get better and you don’t have to feel ashamed of your emotions. You are entitled to recognize and accept the individual that you are right now, while also feeling inspired and motivated by the individual you envision yourself to be in the future.
Much of my career has been trauma-focused, to help build self-awareness and understand the mind, body connection.
Just about everything in life ebbs and flows which at times can leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and defeated. It is important to remember that although life may feel heavy at this moment, it does get better and you don’t have to feel ashamed of your emotions. You are entitled to recognize and accept the individual that you are right now, while also feeling inspired and motivated by the individual you envision yourself to be in the future.
Stephanie Wiens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Somerville, MA 02144
I am certified in trauma therapy and personality disorders.
*Currently accepting new clients (private pay only)* My clients are typically between the ages of 4-19yo and present with a wide variety of needs. My passion is working with children and adolescents, and my goal is to create a space where kids & teens can express themselves and work toward their goals with support. Children & adolescents have experienced a lot in the past year through the pandemic and may have a lot of feelings or needs stemming from stressors related to the last year. My clients often seek support around managing related needs.
I am certified in trauma therapy and personality disorders.
*Currently accepting new clients (private pay only)* My clients are typically between the ages of 4-19yo and present with a wide variety of needs. My passion is working with children and adolescents, and my goal is to create a space where kids & teens can express themselves and work toward their goals with support. Children & adolescents have experienced a lot in the past year through the pandemic and may have a lot of feelings or needs stemming from stressors related to the last year. My clients often seek support around managing related needs.
I specialize in CBT, Addiction Treatment, Trauma-Informed Care, and nontraditional methods to support healing and recovery.
If I were to imagine an ideal client, it would be someone who wants to change no matter what their needs are. It would also be someone who is open to new and innovative treatment modalities. It is also beneficial to have someone who is not hindered in what they discuss. Everything is important.
I specialize in CBT, Addiction Treatment, Trauma-Informed Care, and nontraditional methods to support healing and recovery.
If I were to imagine an ideal client, it would be someone who wants to change no matter what their needs are. It would also be someone who is open to new and innovative treatment modalities. It is also beneficial to have someone who is not hindered in what they discuss. Everything is important.
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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.