Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Watertown, MA
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I specialize in trauma and PTSD, eating disorders and body image, & sexual health. My ideal client is anyone who comes to me ready to engage in the real work of therapy. Someone looking for guidance, connection, and relentless support. Someone who wants to change something about their inner experience so they can show up differently for the people in their lives and have a positive ripple effect on the world.
I specialize in trauma and PTSD, eating disorders and body image, & sexual health. My ideal client is anyone who comes to me ready to engage in the real work of therapy. Someone looking for guidance, connection, and relentless support. Someone who wants to change something about their inner experience so they can show up differently for the people in their lives and have a positive ripple effect on the world.
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I work with individuals, couples, and families through difficulties related to anxiety, panic, stress, complex forms of trauma, depression, OCD, self-esteem, grief/loss, identity, and interpersonal/relationship issues.
Hi, I’m Tim. I’m so glad you’re here. I am a Mental Health Counseling Resident at The Mindfulness and Change Group located in Watertown, Massachusetts. I specialize in evidence-based treatments for a wide range of presenting concerns impacting individuals, children, couples, and families across the lifespan. In addition, I have a developing expertise in addressing the mental health needs of adult and later-stage adult men who might be seeking mental health therapy for the very first time.
I work with individuals, couples, and families through difficulties related to anxiety, panic, stress, complex forms of trauma, depression, OCD, self-esteem, grief/loss, identity, and interpersonal/relationship issues.
Hi, I’m Tim. I’m so glad you’re here. I am a Mental Health Counseling Resident at The Mindfulness and Change Group located in Watertown, Massachusetts. I specialize in evidence-based treatments for a wide range of presenting concerns impacting individuals, children, couples, and families across the lifespan. In addition, I have a developing expertise in addressing the mental health needs of adult and later-stage adult men who might be seeking mental health therapy for the very first time.
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My ideal client may be struggling with depression or trauma in addition to the main issues listed. I've specialized in working with gastric bypass transitions, law enforcement professionals, people needing pet support services, those benefitting from art therapy, and interior design aesthetic supports, and reiki energy supports.
My ideal client may be struggling with depression or trauma in addition to the main issues listed. I've specialized in working with gastric bypass transitions, law enforcement professionals, people needing pet support services, those benefitting from art therapy, and interior design aesthetic supports, and reiki energy supports.
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I am trained in Internal Family Systems and am a Trauma-Informed therapist.
Sometimes life just gets in the way of remembering our true nature. I like helping people find their inner core-so they know who they are and are able to express themselves freely. Life is not always easy, but there is a ground of truth that sustains and supports us when we know who we are. Old stories often hurt and pain informs what we see and what we do. Therapy can help free us from mistaken beliefs and free us from the burdens of the past.
I am trained in Internal Family Systems and am a Trauma-Informed therapist.
Sometimes life just gets in the way of remembering our true nature. I like helping people find their inner core-so they know who they are and are able to express themselves freely. Life is not always easy, but there is a ground of truth that sustains and supports us when we know who we are. Old stories often hurt and pain informs what we see and what we do. Therapy can help free us from mistaken beliefs and free us from the burdens of the past.
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The Boston Therapist - Barbara Ferullo
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Watertown, MA 02472 (Online Only)
Struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma ("big T or little t"), and difficult relationships, can be both wearing and demoralizing. I try to help people understand at an emotional level, not just an intellectual one. I have been called compassionate, warm and down-to-earth. I use mind-body, psychodynamic, somatic, cognitive, as well as practical approaches to a problem. I try to help a person grasp an issue or resolution in a way that resonates with them. It needs to make sense in both their head and gut, so they can start putting that understanding into real-life, practical solutions to their problems. Insight and practicality.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma ("big T or little t"), and difficult relationships, can be both wearing and demoralizing. I try to help people understand at an emotional level, not just an intellectual one. I have been called compassionate, warm and down-to-earth. I use mind-body, psychodynamic, somatic, cognitive, as well as practical approaches to a problem. I try to help a person grasp an issue or resolution in a way that resonates with them. It needs to make sense in both their head and gut, so they can start putting that understanding into real-life, practical solutions to their problems. Insight and practicality.
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I use integrative, bodymind awareness combined with talk therapy and contemporary methods in the treatment of trauma.
Hello and welcome. As a spiritual counselor, I will guide and support you in cultivating your strengths and wisdom, and a clear sense of Self. We will explore the patterns and beliefs you have developed throughout your lifetime that keep you from feeling peaceful, authentic, and at ease with yourself. Having studied trans-personal, or soul-based, psychology for many years, I believe that life offers us opportunities to learn and grow, and that by developing compassion for, and acceptance of ourselves, we can uncover meaning and purpose, even in our pain, and ultimately find freedom and joy in our lives.
I use integrative, bodymind awareness combined with talk therapy and contemporary methods in the treatment of trauma.
Hello and welcome. As a spiritual counselor, I will guide and support you in cultivating your strengths and wisdom, and a clear sense of Self. We will explore the patterns and beliefs you have developed throughout your lifetime that keep you from feeling peaceful, authentic, and at ease with yourself. Having studied trans-personal, or soul-based, psychology for many years, I believe that life offers us opportunities to learn and grow, and that by developing compassion for, and acceptance of ourselves, we can uncover meaning and purpose, even in our pain, and ultimately find freedom and joy in our lives.
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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.
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Kirtley Young
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watertown, MA 02472 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have extensive experience working with complex trauma and dissociation.
I have over a decade of experience working with people from all backgrounds. In particular I love working with teachers, therapists, nurses, and others in helping professions to manage stress, burnout, boundary setting, and vicarious trauma. I am also passionate about providing clinical supervision for pre-licensed or licensed clinicians focused on burnout prevention and honing clinical skills for trauma focused care. My style is described as warm and friendly and I find humor a vital tool as we navigate challenging waters together.
I have extensive experience working with complex trauma and dissociation.
I have over a decade of experience working with people from all backgrounds. In particular I love working with teachers, therapists, nurses, and others in helping professions to manage stress, burnout, boundary setting, and vicarious trauma. I am also passionate about providing clinical supervision for pre-licensed or licensed clinicians focused on burnout prevention and honing clinical skills for trauma focused care. My style is described as warm and friendly and I find humor a vital tool as we navigate challenging waters together.
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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 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.
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My ideal client is someone who is experiencing anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma. Ideal clients experiencing these challenges will want to grow, utilize self-reflection, and find ways to cope with personal challenges. Goals could include establishing and maintaining relationships, practicing coping skills, changing behaviors, healing from trauma, and building positive habits. By incorporating CBT and DBT techniques, I will help you develop healthier thought patterns, establish and maintain healthy relationships with yourself and others, and develop skills to manage and tolerate stress.
My ideal client is someone who is experiencing anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma. Ideal clients experiencing these challenges will want to grow, utilize self-reflection, and find ways to cope with personal challenges. Goals could include establishing and maintaining relationships, practicing coping skills, changing behaviors, healing from trauma, and building positive habits. By incorporating CBT and DBT techniques, I will help you develop healthier thought patterns, establish and maintain healthy relationships with yourself and others, and develop skills to manage and tolerate stress.
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I provide trauma information about safety and self-care, trust, remembering, shame and self-blame, compassion, anger, body image, relationships, and the process of recovery.
The ideal client is motivated to continue to work with their inner child to become grounded in the present moment. They may have anxiety, mood disorders, or personality disorders, or they may not be sure what is underlying their experience, which I can help identify as well. The ideal clients are open to trying new methods of healing, including arts and spirituality. They are willing to trust me with their feelings and express them, whether that is verbally, through the expressive arts, or both.
I provide trauma information about safety and self-care, trust, remembering, shame and self-blame, compassion, anger, body image, relationships, and the process of recovery.
The ideal client is motivated to continue to work with their inner child to become grounded in the present moment. They may have anxiety, mood disorders, or personality disorders, or they may not be sure what is underlying their experience, which I can help identify as well. The ideal clients are open to trying new methods of healing, including arts and spirituality. They are willing to trust me with their feelings and express them, whether that is verbally, through the expressive arts, or both.
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Betsy Harris, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, DBT-LBC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watertown, MA 02472
Are you looking for help managing emotions? Are you stuck in patterns you can't get out of? Looking to understand how your past has influenced your present? As a DBT and trauma therapist, I help clients make changes to improve their lives. Clients I work with may have difficulty coping with emotions, engage in self-harm or substance abuse, disordered eating or have experienced anxiety, trauma or PTSD. Using empathy and validation, along with direct feedback and humor, I enjoy helping clients discover how to build a life worth living.
Are you looking for help managing emotions? Are you stuck in patterns you can't get out of? Looking to understand how your past has influenced your present? As a DBT and trauma therapist, I help clients make changes to improve their lives. Clients I work with may have difficulty coping with emotions, engage in self-harm or substance abuse, disordered eating or have experienced anxiety, trauma or PTSD. Using empathy and validation, along with direct feedback and humor, I enjoy helping clients discover how to build a life worth living.
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Jennifer Schneider
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Watertown, MA 02472 (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Jen, and I am a psychotherapist, seeing individuals and couples via telehealth/video only, with licensure in MA, CA, WA and IN. I offer walk-and-talk in-person therapy in the Central MA/MetroWest area as well. I help those that are polyamorous/ethically non-monogamous, utilizing EMDR for anxiety, depression and trauma-related disorders. I have clinical experience with ADHD, chronic illness, LGBTQIA+ issues, and relationship concerns, as well as perinatal emotional concerns. I also offer EMDR Intensives, so that we may get the work done in fewer sessions!
Hi! I'm Jen, and I am a psychotherapist, seeing individuals and couples via telehealth/video only, with licensure in MA, CA, WA and IN. I offer walk-and-talk in-person therapy in the Central MA/MetroWest area as well. I help those that are polyamorous/ethically non-monogamous, utilizing EMDR for anxiety, depression and trauma-related disorders. I have clinical experience with ADHD, chronic illness, LGBTQIA+ issues, and relationship concerns, as well as perinatal emotional concerns. I also offer EMDR Intensives, so that we may get the work done in fewer sessions!
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I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, self-esteem, and life transitions.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to explore their patterns, thoughts, and unique stories. They may be struggling with anxiety or depression or haven't fully processed traumas and attachment issues in their lifetime. This ideal client may be detached from their emotions, have a hard time letting go, or find it difficult to experience joy. This person is motivated for change and seeks more insight about themselves.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, self-esteem, and life transitions.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to explore their patterns, thoughts, and unique stories. They may be struggling with anxiety or depression or haven't fully processed traumas and attachment issues in their lifetime. This ideal client may be detached from their emotions, have a hard time letting go, or find it difficult to experience joy. This person is motivated for change and seeks more insight about themselves.
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My ideal client struggles with trauma-related symptoms that they are willing to engage in treatment for. They want to live a fulfilled life and realize their full potential.
My ideal client struggles with trauma-related symptoms that they are willing to engage in treatment for. They want to live a fulfilled life and realize their full potential.
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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.
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Deirdre Jimenez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Watertown, MA 02472 (Online Only)
I am also trained in and utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Parent Training, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Do you struggle with being able to manage your emotions? Do you feel that your emotions are in control of your life instead of you? When are you someone who is more sensitive or more reactive, it can sometimes feel like life is happening to you. I know tools and interventions to use to help you feel back in control of your life. I am here to support you through the up and downs that naturally happen along the way. If you are a parent looking for support with you teen or a young adult trying to navigate life, I am here to help.
I am also trained in and utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Parent Training, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Do you struggle with being able to manage your emotions? Do you feel that your emotions are in control of your life instead of you? When are you someone who is more sensitive or more reactive, it can sometimes feel like life is happening to you. I know tools and interventions to use to help you feel back in control of your life. I am here to support you through the up and downs that naturally happen along the way. If you are a parent looking for support with you teen or a young adult trying to navigate life, I am here to help.
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My warm and empathic clinical style and trauma-informed approach create a safe and supportive space for individuals seeking empowerment and healing.
I love working with people who have come to therapy because they really want to change something about their lives that isn't working. Being in therapy takes a certain amount of courage, and those who show up openly to the experience and bravely start working are satisfying to work with. I'm also interested in those who can commit to having a real relationship in therapy. Based on my own personal and clinical experience, the development of a warm, empathic, safe relationship is key to therapeutic success.
My warm and empathic clinical style and trauma-informed approach create a safe and supportive space for individuals seeking empowerment and healing.
I love working with people who have come to therapy because they really want to change something about their lives that isn't working. Being in therapy takes a certain amount of courage, and those who show up openly to the experience and bravely start working are satisfying to work with. I'm also interested in those who can commit to having a real relationship in therapy. Based on my own personal and clinical experience, the development of a warm, empathic, safe relationship is key to therapeutic success.
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My ideal client would seek therapy for their issues with processing trauma and acknowledging poor coping skills (such as addictions or low participation in life) used in the past to manage symptoms. They would want to use a cognitive behavioral approach to identify their cognitive distortions and negative thinking patterns and bring awareness and change to their behaviors.
My ideal client would seek therapy for their issues with processing trauma and acknowledging poor coping skills (such as addictions or low participation in life) used in the past to manage symptoms. They would want to use a cognitive behavioral approach to identify their cognitive distortions and negative thinking patterns and bring awareness and change to their behaviors.
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Sharon Quimbay Nolasco
Counselor, LMHC, 200RYT, R-DMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watertown, MA 02472 (Online Only)
I support my clients connect with their truest self through embodied, trauma informed practices and build a life centered in balance, community, and intentionality.
My clients want to make a change in their life. They are professionals who want to feel supported as they navigate anxieties about their careers, relationships, or what to do next in their life. They may feel that they have motivation but they struggle with follow through, they may struggle with self-esteem issues or feeling like they aren't sure of the next steps. Maybe they are currently unsatisfied with how their life looks even though they worked hard for where they are.
I support my clients connect with their truest self through embodied, trauma informed practices and build a life centered in balance, community, and intentionality.
My clients want to make a change in their life. They are professionals who want to feel supported as they navigate anxieties about their careers, relationships, or what to do next in their life. They may feel that they have motivation but they struggle with follow through, they may struggle with self-esteem issues or feeling like they aren't sure of the next steps. Maybe they are currently unsatisfied with how their life looks even though they worked hard for where they are.
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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.