Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Franklin, OH

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Delani Hammonds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Franklin, OH 45005
Hey y’all! Delani (she/her/hers) here! My passion is helping younger adults in their healing journeys, particularly those who have experienced trauma, don't have self-love, have learning disabilities, cognitive processing disorders, and ADHD. I believe that our self worth and loving ourselves is what creates a foundation for our relationships and other areas of life to flourish. Throughout life, trauma can impact how we view ourselves and how we treat ourselves over time.
Hey y’all! Delani (she/her/hers) here! My passion is helping younger adults in their healing journeys, particularly those who have experienced trauma, don't have self-love, have learning disabilities, cognitive processing disorders, and ADHD. I believe that our self worth and loving ourselves is what creates a foundation for our relationships and other areas of life to flourish. Throughout life, trauma can impact how we view ourselves and how we treat ourselves over time.
(937) 971-5371 View (937) 971-5371
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Michael Plattenburg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Franklin, OH 45005
My focus in practice is working with individuals and families who are facing grief, loss, chronic illness, depression, anxiety, PTSD, or have no idea what is going on but they just don't feel okay anymore. Being overwhelmed and burdened by life, amid a pandemic, and other past traumatic events can lead many to a state of confusion, denial, and self destructive behaviors. Relationships suffer or are torn away without any control or warning. If your goal is to regain balance, take back control of your life, or to just figure out what is going on in your mind and heart, I can help. I see you. I hear you. You matter.
My focus in practice is working with individuals and families who are facing grief, loss, chronic illness, depression, anxiety, PTSD, or have no idea what is going on but they just don't feel okay anymore. Being overwhelmed and burdened by life, amid a pandemic, and other past traumatic events can lead many to a state of confusion, denial, and self destructive behaviors. Relationships suffer or are torn away without any control or warning. If your goal is to regain balance, take back control of your life, or to just figure out what is going on in your mind and heart, I can help. I see you. I hear you. You matter.
(234) 813-5223 View (234) 813-5223
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Jessica Owens
Counselor, MAEd, LPCC
Verified Verified
Franklin, OH 45005
Mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, child/adolescent behavioral problems, ADD/ADHD, self-harm.
*Not currently accepting new clients* I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have facilitated several groups including topics such as self-esteem, healthy relationships, social skills, and creative journaling. I believe in tailoring therapy to each unique individual, drawing from a wide range of theories. I work collaboratively to identify what my clients want out of therapy and develop strength based goals. Using my creativity, I design interventions that will benefit clients in achieving their goals as well as have a little fun. Various forms of art and play are often incorporated into sessions.
Mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, child/adolescent behavioral problems, ADD/ADHD, self-harm.
*Not currently accepting new clients* I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have facilitated several groups including topics such as self-esteem, healthy relationships, social skills, and creative journaling. I believe in tailoring therapy to each unique individual, drawing from a wide range of theories. I work collaboratively to identify what my clients want out of therapy and develop strength based goals. Using my creativity, I design interventions that will benefit clients in achieving their goals as well as have a little fun. Various forms of art and play are often incorporated into sessions.
(937) 679-4173 View (937) 679-4173
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Tia Hale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Franklin, OH 45005
Do you feel like the trauma in your life has defined you and hindered the person you would like to be? Look no further through specialized trauma treatments we aim to improve daily functioning and decrease any unwanted symptoms through reprocessing traumatic events.
Do you feel like the trauma in your life has defined you and hindered the person you would like to be? Look no further through specialized trauma treatments we aim to improve daily functioning and decrease any unwanted symptoms through reprocessing traumatic events.
(937) 998-4477 View (937) 998-4477
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Ruth Stout
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Franklin, OH 45005
If you are goal-oriented, motivated to change, and willing to do the work, even when it’s hard, you’ve come to the right place. I specialize in young adults navigating life, people with nutrition or eating-related struggles, and those recovering from complex childhood trauma. People who feel unheard and unappreciated in their lives will find a safe space in my office. Those who want to take better care of themselves, whether in basic personal care or more advanced self-care practices, can learn new techniques and receive my ongoing support.
If you are goal-oriented, motivated to change, and willing to do the work, even when it’s hard, you’ve come to the right place. I specialize in young adults navigating life, people with nutrition or eating-related struggles, and those recovering from complex childhood trauma. People who feel unheard and unappreciated in their lives will find a safe space in my office. Those who want to take better care of themselves, whether in basic personal care or more advanced self-care practices, can learn new techniques and receive my ongoing support.
(937) 998-4192 View (937) 998-4192
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Glynis Lonnemann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LICDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Franklin, OH 45005
Hello! My name is Glynis (she/her) and I am a licensed social worker who enjoys working with LGBTQ+ populations, women, and pregnant folks. Do you have trauma, depression, anxiety, or maybe just struggling with a difficult season of life? I’m here to help support you on this journey. Maybe you’re someone who’s tried therapy before and you feel like it doesn’t work. It’s frustrating, I hear you.
Hello! My name is Glynis (she/her) and I am a licensed social worker who enjoys working with LGBTQ+ populations, women, and pregnant folks. Do you have trauma, depression, anxiety, or maybe just struggling with a difficult season of life? I’m here to help support you on this journey. Maybe you’re someone who’s tried therapy before and you feel like it doesn’t work. It’s frustrating, I hear you.
(937) 932-1059 View (937) 932-1059
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Krista Olive
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Franklin, OH 45005  (Online Only)
Krista is ready to help you navigate through adjustments in life, stress, grief or loss, interpersonal issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, and more by using interventions such as Crisis Intervention, Problem Solving, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Unconditional Acceptance and Positive Regard, Mindfulness/Somatic Embodiment, & Motivational Interviewing.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, interpersonal relationships, transitions in life, loss of a sense of self or low self-esteem? Krista aims to create an accepting and supportive space for clients to authentically be themselves. Krista is also a Certified Yoga Teacher and believes tuning ones awareness inward and towards sensations in the body via mindfulness & breathing techniques can be a helpful tools to improve overall well-being. Krista uses a client focused and strength-based perspective, understanding that each individual is unique and an expert of their own experiences.
Krista is ready to help you navigate through adjustments in life, stress, grief or loss, interpersonal issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, and more by using interventions such as Crisis Intervention, Problem Solving, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Unconditional Acceptance and Positive Regard, Mindfulness/Somatic Embodiment, & Motivational Interviewing.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, interpersonal relationships, transitions in life, loss of a sense of self or low self-esteem? Krista aims to create an accepting and supportive space for clients to authentically be themselves. Krista is also a Certified Yoga Teacher and believes tuning ones awareness inward and towards sensations in the body via mindfulness & breathing techniques can be a helpful tools to improve overall well-being. Krista uses a client focused and strength-based perspective, understanding that each individual is unique and an expert of their own experiences.
(937) 712-5851 View (937) 712-5851
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Michael Binder
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Franklin, OH 45005
Life can be difficult to navigate and it's easy to get stuck or frustrated. Stable relationships help us effectively explore, create, and respond to an ever-changing world. I'd like to come alongside you and/or your child to help navigate whatever challenges you are facing.
Life can be difficult to navigate and it's easy to get stuck or frustrated. Stable relationships help us effectively explore, create, and respond to an ever-changing world. I'd like to come alongside you and/or your child to help navigate whatever challenges you are facing.
(937) 884-1397 View (937) 884-1397
A Ray of Hope Counseling and Health Services
Psychologist, LISW-S, PhD, LISW, LICDC, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Franklin, OH 45005
We are a faith-based counseling center. We believe that healing begins with God. Our clients have the option to choose prayer during their sessions. This is not mandatory but if they are in need we will pray with them. We are providers that offer hope and encouragement. We will help you to meet your goals and will help you through your struggles. As your Therapist, Counselor, and Psychologist I will ensure that you have a safe, supportive, and encouraging place to make the desired changes you are seeking. I work with people across the Cincinnati, Ohio area.
We are a faith-based counseling center. We believe that healing begins with God. Our clients have the option to choose prayer during their sessions. This is not mandatory but if they are in need we will pray with them. We are providers that offer hope and encouragement. We will help you to meet your goals and will help you through your struggles. As your Therapist, Counselor, and Psychologist I will ensure that you have a safe, supportive, and encouraging place to make the desired changes you are seeking. I work with people across the Cincinnati, Ohio area.
(513) 275-4677 View (513) 275-4677
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Lorraine M Ward
Counselor, LPCC, LCDC-II
Verified Verified
Franklin, OH 45005
Waitlist for new clients
My approach to therapy is assisting the client find their own personal strengths and values to improve the quality of their life. We do this together, discovering ways the client can reach her inner resources for growth. I believe the therapeutic process is mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual, and I integrate all of these areas in my approach.
My approach to therapy is assisting the client find their own personal strengths and values to improve the quality of their life. We do this together, discovering ways the client can reach her inner resources for growth. I believe the therapeutic process is mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual, and I integrate all of these areas in my approach.
(513) 405-0108 View (513) 405-0108
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Megan A. Pera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Franklin, OH 45005  (Online Only)
I believe that healing results from addressing the whole person so approach therapy from a strengths-based perspective, highlighting individuals' resilience and awakening their own ability to heal. I value a strong creative, collaborative relationship.
I believe that healing results from addressing the whole person so approach therapy from a strengths-based perspective, highlighting individuals' resilience and awakening their own ability to heal. I value a strong creative, collaborative relationship.
(937) 634-1905 View (937) 634-1905

More Therapists Nearby

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Emily Riggs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, RYT
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45458  (Online Only)
Together we'll explore ways to manage stress, feel emotion, process trauma, clarify values, and challenge ourselves to grow, change, and flourish.
I am passionate about helping high-achieving, perfectionistic women feel empowered to make changes to help them hope, heal, and live wholeheartedly. I specialize in grief, loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, and women's issues. I work with a variety of therapeutic models and skills, including EMDR, DBT, and ACT, to best come alongside my clients on their unique journeys.
Together we'll explore ways to manage stress, feel emotion, process trauma, clarify values, and challenge ourselves to grow, change, and flourish.
I am passionate about helping high-achieving, perfectionistic women feel empowered to make changes to help them hope, heal, and live wholeheartedly. I specialize in grief, loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, and women's issues. I work with a variety of therapeutic models and skills, including EMDR, DBT, and ACT, to best come alongside my clients on their unique journeys.
(937) 568-7300 View (937) 568-7300
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Darryl Collier-Freed
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, IMFT
Verified Verified
Springboro, OH 45066
I help through seeking understanding, and then through ways of healing pain and trauma toward better relationships.
I most often work with an individual adult or teen who wants healing and growth: healing from trauma and pain, growth in relationships with others and within self. Most clients have a desire for more connection, truthfulness about themselves and their world, peace, and spiritual life. I also enjoy working with couples and families toward better communication and relational health.
I help through seeking understanding, and then through ways of healing pain and trauma toward better relationships.
I most often work with an individual adult or teen who wants healing and growth: healing from trauma and pain, growth in relationships with others and within self. Most clients have a desire for more connection, truthfulness about themselves and their world, peace, and spiritual life. I also enjoy working with couples and families toward better communication and relational health.
(937) 807-3347 View (937) 807-3347
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Kelly Graham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lebanon, OH 45036
Available IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in OH with a passion for helping individuals of all ages navigate life's challenges including trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and more. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by past trauma, struggling to manage daily stress and anxiety, or looking for a way to help your child process emotions through play therapy, I'm here to walk alongside you. I understand seeking help can feel like a daunting step, and it's completely normal to feel overwhelmed. Life presents us with challenges that can be difficult to navigate, but you don't have to face them alone!
Available IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in OH with a passion for helping individuals of all ages navigate life's challenges including trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and more. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by past trauma, struggling to manage daily stress and anxiety, or looking for a way to help your child process emotions through play therapy, I'm here to walk alongside you. I understand seeking help can feel like a daunting step, and it's completely normal to feel overwhelmed. Life presents us with challenges that can be difficult to navigate, but you don't have to face them alone!
(937) 998-4188 View (937) 998-4188
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Shawnmari Kaiser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45459
I have been providing therapeutic services for over twenty five years working with clients in both inpatient and outpatient settings where I have provided crisis intervention, counseling and support in areas of acute, chronic, terminal medical illnesses or trauma circumstances, as well as, people experiencing depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
I have been providing therapeutic services for over twenty five years working with clients in both inpatient and outpatient settings where I have provided crisis intervention, counseling and support in areas of acute, chronic, terminal medical illnesses or trauma circumstances, as well as, people experiencing depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
(937) 533-4066 View (937) 533-4066
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Kathryn L Streiff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Middletown, OH 45005  (Online Only)
I work with individuals to help them overcome issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches, including EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, DBT Dialectical Behavior Therapy, CBT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Problem Solving Therapy.
I work with individuals to help them overcome issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches, including EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, DBT Dialectical Behavior Therapy, CBT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Problem Solving Therapy.
(513) 854-0370 View (513) 854-0370
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Cynthia Fisher
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lebanon, OH 45036
My counseling skills are geared towards working with relationship trauma and mental disorders.
Immediate openings - ONLINE or in OFFICE. Do you ever feel as though you are not living the REAL you? Would you like to make changes and realize your fullest potential? Would you like to improve relationships? Overcoming obstacles can be difficult especially when done alone. Together we are stronger. I will share in your struggles by lending you support to live a fuller and freer life. It would be my honor and privilege to support the changes you desire for improving your mental and emotional health. Together we can make a lasting impact on your relationship with yourself and with others.
My counseling skills are geared towards working with relationship trauma and mental disorders.
Immediate openings - ONLINE or in OFFICE. Do you ever feel as though you are not living the REAL you? Would you like to make changes and realize your fullest potential? Would you like to improve relationships? Overcoming obstacles can be difficult especially when done alone. Together we are stronger. I will share in your struggles by lending you support to live a fuller and freer life. It would be my honor and privilege to support the changes you desire for improving your mental and emotional health. Together we can make a lasting impact on your relationship with yourself and with others.
(937) 403-9047 View (937) 403-9047
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Christine Ferens
Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Springboro, OH 45066
I am an EMDRIA certified EMDR therapist specializing in trauma, anxiety, and depression with 30 years of experience providing mental health services.
I provide compassionate, affirming, and focused care specializing in trauma, anxiety, and depression. I love helping people through challenging issues, get unstuck from trauma, and achieve optimal mental health. I strongly believe you can find your strength in healing and growing! My job is to guide you in finding this strength, and then utilize it to find resolutions.
I am an EMDRIA certified EMDR therapist specializing in trauma, anxiety, and depression with 30 years of experience providing mental health services.
I provide compassionate, affirming, and focused care specializing in trauma, anxiety, and depression. I love helping people through challenging issues, get unstuck from trauma, and achieve optimal mental health. I strongly believe you can find your strength in healing and growing! My job is to guide you in finding this strength, and then utilize it to find resolutions.
(937) 552-3781 View (937) 552-3781
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Avery Neal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springboro, OH 45066
Do you feel trauma rattling in your brain and body? Let’s process why that is using trauma-informed approaches.
I do my best work with adults who experience the cumulative effects of microaggressions steeped in oppressive attitudes. I enjoy assisting clients with clarifying their most cherished values and helping them construct enforceable boundaries to protect their peace, the relationships that matter most to them, and, if need be, ending relationships that no longer serve them. I am honored when I am entrusted with the task of helping clients work through the traumas they endured so that they can reclaim ownership of their lives, bodies, and choices and return to feeling able to live safely in the moment.
Do you feel trauma rattling in your brain and body? Let’s process why that is using trauma-informed approaches.
I do my best work with adults who experience the cumulative effects of microaggressions steeped in oppressive attitudes. I enjoy assisting clients with clarifying their most cherished values and helping them construct enforceable boundaries to protect their peace, the relationships that matter most to them, and, if need be, ending relationships that no longer serve them. I am honored when I am entrusted with the task of helping clients work through the traumas they endured so that they can reclaim ownership of their lives, bodies, and choices and return to feeling able to live safely in the moment.
(513) 506-9159 View (513) 506-9159
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Keaha Beckelhymer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, C-DBT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Lebanon, OH 45036
Keaha specializes in working with women who have a history of PTSD/C- PTSD and a history of destructive relationships.
Keaha Beckelhymer is a Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Keaha has been working in the field of women and trauma for 7 years. Keaha offers individual therapy sessions and treatment groups for PTSD and DBT skills groups. Keaha likes to utilize an "active ingredients approach" when working with clients who have a history of trauma consisting of CBT, DBT, CPT, Strength Based, Mindfulness, and holistic modalities. Keaha enjoys working with women to learn how to heal from destructive relationships and to obtain and maintain healthy relationships.
Keaha specializes in working with women who have a history of PTSD/C- PTSD and a history of destructive relationships.
Keaha Beckelhymer is a Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Keaha has been working in the field of women and trauma for 7 years. Keaha offers individual therapy sessions and treatment groups for PTSD and DBT skills groups. Keaha likes to utilize an "active ingredients approach" when working with clients who have a history of trauma consisting of CBT, DBT, CPT, Strength Based, Mindfulness, and holistic modalities. Keaha enjoys working with women to learn how to heal from destructive relationships and to obtain and maintain healthy relationships.
(513) 647-2652 View (513) 647-2652
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.