Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Beaverton, OR

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Raumene Rahatzad
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97005  (Online Only)
I have extensive experience supporting people through trauma and recovery, overcoming anxiety and depression, improving relationships, developing self-knowledge and awareness, navigating complex cultural issues, nurturing faith, and facilitating spiritual growth.
At Sound Heart Integrative Counseling I provide a safe non-judgmental space and listen to you deeply so that I can understand you as a whole person. I offer support in overcoming anxiety and depression, recovering from trauma and emotional injury, developing better relationships and interpersonal skills, obtaining greater self-knowledge, nurturing faith, and reconnecting with your Divine Nurturer. I provide this type of counseling support so that you can feel better, live a more meaningful life, and become a resilient and beautiful contributor to your family and society.
I have extensive experience supporting people through trauma and recovery, overcoming anxiety and depression, improving relationships, developing self-knowledge and awareness, navigating complex cultural issues, nurturing faith, and facilitating spiritual growth.
At Sound Heart Integrative Counseling I provide a safe non-judgmental space and listen to you deeply so that I can understand you as a whole person. I offer support in overcoming anxiety and depression, recovering from trauma and emotional injury, developing better relationships and interpersonal skills, obtaining greater self-knowledge, nurturing faith, and reconnecting with your Divine Nurturer. I provide this type of counseling support so that you can feel better, live a more meaningful life, and become a resilient and beautiful contributor to your family and society.
(971) 244-8882 View (971) 244-8882
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Julie Baxter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97006
Are you looking for help with your relationships, have past trauma, anxiety, depression, or experiencing life transitions or grief? All of these impact how we feel about ourselves and our world, and can leave us feeling emotionally tired. I work with clients to untangle it all, find strengths, unlock stuck relationships, better understand and address anxieties, and practice new ways of thinking and being. Come learn more effective ways to communicate, while using better boundaries. Together, we create change based on new, healthy thoughts and beliefs, build self-esteem, and develop more fulfilling relationships.
Are you looking for help with your relationships, have past trauma, anxiety, depression, or experiencing life transitions or grief? All of these impact how we feel about ourselves and our world, and can leave us feeling emotionally tired. I work with clients to untangle it all, find strengths, unlock stuck relationships, better understand and address anxieties, and practice new ways of thinking and being. Come learn more effective ways to communicate, while using better boundaries. Together, we create change based on new, healthy thoughts and beliefs, build self-esteem, and develop more fulfilling relationships.
(503) 470-6450 View (503) 470-6450
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Becca Harrison
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97005  (Online Only)
I hold post-graduate certifications in Traumatology (including trainings in psychological first aid, grief and loss, child and adolescent trauma, assessment and treatment of PTSD, etc.
Everyone has the capacity for change, and timing is everything when approaching healing and readiness. If you're ready to show up, I am ready to walk alongside you and hold therapeutic space for this work. I utilize an eclectic approach with a strong reliance on acceptance-commitment therapy techniques, trauma-informed care, emotionally focused therapy techniques, and other evidence-based approaches.
I hold post-graduate certifications in Traumatology (including trainings in psychological first aid, grief and loss, child and adolescent trauma, assessment and treatment of PTSD, etc.
Everyone has the capacity for change, and timing is everything when approaching healing and readiness. If you're ready to show up, I am ready to walk alongside you and hold therapeutic space for this work. I utilize an eclectic approach with a strong reliance on acceptance-commitment therapy techniques, trauma-informed care, emotionally focused therapy techniques, and other evidence-based approaches.
(971) 306-4408 View (971) 306-4408
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Rick Baumgartle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CADC II
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97005  (Online Only)
I specialize in addiction, trauma, and helping people deal with worries anxieties and fears in a judment free environment.
In the course of my counseling career I have never heard “The one thing in in life I really enjoy is struggling with my anxiety/depression/low self-esteem/trauma/etc…” Because, that would be silly. But that’s what many people do, just that, struggle, fight and put their time and energy into focusing on something that they would swear to anyone who would listen that they don’t like in the first place. You deserve to get unstuck, move forward, or past things that have been taking up far more time and space in your life then you want. I believe in working with people to help them focus their energy on the things that matter most.
I specialize in addiction, trauma, and helping people deal with worries anxieties and fears in a judment free environment.
In the course of my counseling career I have never heard “The one thing in in life I really enjoy is struggling with my anxiety/depression/low self-esteem/trauma/etc…” Because, that would be silly. But that’s what many people do, just that, struggle, fight and put their time and energy into focusing on something that they would swear to anyone who would listen that they don’t like in the first place. You deserve to get unstuck, move forward, or past things that have been taking up far more time and space in your life then you want. I believe in working with people to help them focus their energy on the things that matter most.
(971) 366-2591 View (971) 366-2591
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Christine Landis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97006
I work with people who are interested in the process of finding healing, wholeness and meaning. Our work will focus on your concerns, whether expressed as depression, anxiety, PTSD, parenting, life transitions, spirituality, relationship issues, loss & grief, childhood trauma, identity issues or self-understanding. We will explore your inner world with compassion and without judgment in order to facilitate greater self-awareness, healing and transformation. My approach is Jungian-oriented, attending to both conscious and unconscious material. I value diversity and the uniqueness of each person's culture, background and lifestyle.
I work with people who are interested in the process of finding healing, wholeness and meaning. Our work will focus on your concerns, whether expressed as depression, anxiety, PTSD, parenting, life transitions, spirituality, relationship issues, loss & grief, childhood trauma, identity issues or self-understanding. We will explore your inner world with compassion and without judgment in order to facilitate greater self-awareness, healing and transformation. My approach is Jungian-oriented, attending to both conscious and unconscious material. I value diversity and the uniqueness of each person's culture, background and lifestyle.
(971) 351-1667 View (971) 351-1667
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Caitlin Ruderman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97008
Specialties include (but not limited to) trauma, eating disorders, body image, attachment issues, depression, anxiety, borderline (BPD), and substance abuse.
Many of us struggle to find joy in life, feel in control of our own decisions and reactions, overcome anxiety, forge meaningful connections with others, or have a strong sense of self. Emotions can be overwhelming, and we can often feel lost in our own heads. Over the last few years, even more of us have found ourselves struggling to find solid ground amidst chaos.
Specialties include (but not limited to) trauma, eating disorders, body image, attachment issues, depression, anxiety, borderline (BPD), and substance abuse.
Many of us struggle to find joy in life, feel in control of our own decisions and reactions, overcome anxiety, forge meaningful connections with others, or have a strong sense of self. Emotions can be overwhelming, and we can often feel lost in our own heads. Over the last few years, even more of us have found ourselves struggling to find solid ground amidst chaos.
(971) 801-6356 View (971) 801-6356
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Mark Saren
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MBA
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97008  (Online Only)
I offer an eclectic approach with a significant focus on humanistic, empowerment, positive psychology, experiential, solution-focus, relational, holistic, polyvagal, trauma, EMDR, integration, mindfulness CBT/DBT, and art therapy.
I help people who seek to increase awareness, strengths, intelligence (IQ and EQ), resiliency, create empowering processes and solutions leading to meaningful life engagement, and improving quality of life. I have worked with all ages, backgrounds and issues, individuals, couples and families. I have found the best predictor of effective therapy is how well the client connects with the therapist. I am open to working with all people, cultures and concerns.
I offer an eclectic approach with a significant focus on humanistic, empowerment, positive psychology, experiential, solution-focus, relational, holistic, polyvagal, trauma, EMDR, integration, mindfulness CBT/DBT, and art therapy.
I help people who seek to increase awareness, strengths, intelligence (IQ and EQ), resiliency, create empowering processes and solutions leading to meaningful life engagement, and improving quality of life. I have worked with all ages, backgrounds and issues, individuals, couples and families. I have found the best predictor of effective therapy is how well the client connects with the therapist. I am open to working with all people, cultures and concerns.
(971) 251-4842 View (971) 251-4842
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Diana Groener
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97005
Note: Please don't use the phone number provided by Psychology Today, I never get those messages. Email me instead or call 503-626-6226 ext 104 to leave a private voicemail. These last few years have been hard on everyone, changing relationships, priorities, and perspectives. I am honored to be your guide to building greater connection and meaning in your life. I work with individuals and couples on issues of sexuality, intimacy, and emotional expression. I also work with issues of vicarious trauma and burnout. I can help you reduce the conflict and stress in your life, developing greater resilience in the process.
Note: Please don't use the phone number provided by Psychology Today, I never get those messages. Email me instead or call 503-626-6226 ext 104 to leave a private voicemail. These last few years have been hard on everyone, changing relationships, priorities, and perspectives. I am honored to be your guide to building greater connection and meaning in your life. I work with individuals and couples on issues of sexuality, intimacy, and emotional expression. I also work with issues of vicarious trauma and burnout. I can help you reduce the conflict and stress in your life, developing greater resilience in the process.
(971) 273-5187 x104 View (971) 273-5187 x104
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LCN Wellness, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97008  (Online Only)
I specialize in treating anxiety, grief, trauma, and depression using several different treatment options (CBT, EMDR, Brief treatment).
As a Detroit lady living in OR I'm bringing Motor City magic to your doorstep. My goal is helping you be a Goal Getter by Eliminating Barriers & Accomplish Your Goals. I support folxs in OR & WA. I'm an ally for LGBTQ+ folxs. I work with the other New Kids On The Block which are Trauma, Grief, Anxiety and Depression because if one shows up they all show up! The disrespect with that group is real and it's time to say goodbye, adios, sayonara to that unspoken entourage. I also have passion for treating Postpartum Depression and Maternal Mental Health. Dad's let's talk about how the baby blues impacts y'all too.
I specialize in treating anxiety, grief, trauma, and depression using several different treatment options (CBT, EMDR, Brief treatment).
As a Detroit lady living in OR I'm bringing Motor City magic to your doorstep. My goal is helping you be a Goal Getter by Eliminating Barriers & Accomplish Your Goals. I support folxs in OR & WA. I'm an ally for LGBTQ+ folxs. I work with the other New Kids On The Block which are Trauma, Grief, Anxiety and Depression because if one shows up they all show up! The disrespect with that group is real and it's time to say goodbye, adios, sayonara to that unspoken entourage. I also have passion for treating Postpartum Depression and Maternal Mental Health. Dad's let's talk about how the baby blues impacts y'all too.
(503) 376-8063 View (503) 376-8063
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Tahlia R Harrison
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFTA, LMT
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97006  (Online Only)
I specialize in supporting challenges like Anxiety, Life Transitions, Adult Children of Unstable or Abusive Parents, Caregiver & Care Professional Needs, PTSD, Relational Trauma, Complicated Grief and Loss, Relationship Difficulties and Attachment, Self-esteem & Other Identity Issues, Psychedelic Integration.
I aim to work with people are open to collaboration, helping them to examine how their inner and external relationships may be supporting or inhibiting their present life and future visions. I am committed to providing contextually affirming practice and approach each session with curiosity, warmth, compassion, and respect for clients' unique lived experience. I love supporting others in retuning to self and witness the transformation that occurs during therapeutic process. I look forward to meeting all who wish to develop a deeper understanding self and relationships; if this speaks to you, please reach out!
I specialize in supporting challenges like Anxiety, Life Transitions, Adult Children of Unstable or Abusive Parents, Caregiver & Care Professional Needs, PTSD, Relational Trauma, Complicated Grief and Loss, Relationship Difficulties and Attachment, Self-esteem & Other Identity Issues, Psychedelic Integration.
I aim to work with people are open to collaboration, helping them to examine how their inner and external relationships may be supporting or inhibiting their present life and future visions. I am committed to providing contextually affirming practice and approach each session with curiosity, warmth, compassion, and respect for clients' unique lived experience. I love supporting others in retuning to self and witness the transformation that occurs during therapeutic process. I look forward to meeting all who wish to develop a deeper understanding self and relationships; if this speaks to you, please reach out!
(971) 265-8840 View (971) 265-8840
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Neupathway (Percival Fisher)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97005
Percival Fisher Jr. is a skilled Mental Health Therapist and Graduate Nurse with 14 years of experience integrating holistic care in mental health and nursing. He utilizes evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and strength-based therapy, to empower individuals in achieving mental wellness. Percival is adept at clinical frameworks for assessment, diagnosis, and intervention across various settings like hospitals, agencies, and online platforms. He excels in creating safe, welcoming environments for diverse clients, focusing on case management, care coordination, and psychotherapy.
Percival Fisher Jr. is a skilled Mental Health Therapist and Graduate Nurse with 14 years of experience integrating holistic care in mental health and nursing. He utilizes evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and strength-based therapy, to empower individuals in achieving mental wellness. Percival is adept at clinical frameworks for assessment, diagnosis, and intervention across various settings like hospitals, agencies, and online platforms. He excels in creating safe, welcoming environments for diverse clients, focusing on case management, care coordination, and psychotherapy.
(971) 287-3329 View (971) 287-3329
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Nicole Altstadt
Clinical Social Work Associate, CSWA
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97008
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Nicole Altstadt and I am a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP). I specialize in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Trauma-informed Care and Neurobiology of Trauma. I primarily work with people who are experiencing depressive or anxious symptoms associated with traumatic experiences. I desire to help people recover from trauma so they can live healthy and fulfilling lives.
My name is Nicole Altstadt and I am a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP). I specialize in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Trauma-informed Care and Neurobiology of Trauma. I primarily work with people who are experiencing depressive or anxious symptoms associated with traumatic experiences. I desire to help people recover from trauma so they can live healthy and fulfilling lives.
(971) 299-2866 View (971) 299-2866
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Taylor Miller
LPC Intern, MA, PCA
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97007  (Online Only)
Hello my name is Taylor, (He/Him) nice to meet you. I am currently accepting new patients in Oregon and Washington. My goal in our work is to help individuals increase self-awareness by providing a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I can also assist in clients developing a plan of action, and supporting them in implementing new behaviors and habits. I am trained in advanced trauma therapies, allowing clients to do the deeper work that they need to truly heal.
Hello my name is Taylor, (He/Him) nice to meet you. I am currently accepting new patients in Oregon and Washington. My goal in our work is to help individuals increase self-awareness by providing a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I can also assist in clients developing a plan of action, and supporting them in implementing new behaviors and habits. I am trained in advanced trauma therapies, allowing clients to do the deeper work that they need to truly heal.
(971) 260-9746 View (971) 260-9746
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Heather Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97005
Waitlist for new clients
Seeking to know and understand ourselves is one of the bravest things that we can do. You don’t have to do it alone. I believe therapy provides an opportunity to develop a greater sense of self-awareness, and it is my honor to support and empower my clients in this process. I am committed to facilitating a space in which you feel heard, valued, and supported as we prioritize your goals and chart a path toward greater balance and wellbeing. I am a trauma-informed therapist supporting individuals navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, conflict, codependency, grief/loss, and life transitions.
Seeking to know and understand ourselves is one of the bravest things that we can do. You don’t have to do it alone. I believe therapy provides an opportunity to develop a greater sense of self-awareness, and it is my honor to support and empower my clients in this process. I am committed to facilitating a space in which you feel heard, valued, and supported as we prioritize your goals and chart a path toward greater balance and wellbeing. I am a trauma-informed therapist supporting individuals navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, conflict, codependency, grief/loss, and life transitions.
(971) 715-2666 View (971) 715-2666
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Heidi Alsop
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97005
My areas of specialty include religious trauma, complex trauma, PTSD, ADHD, childhood trauma, faith transitions, gender affirming care, anxiety, and depression.
I support clients in their autonomy as they make changes in their lives in a side-by-side journey. My philosophical and theoretical background is in Existential Psychotherapy and Psychodynamic Theory. I have nearly 5 years of experience in residential care with children and adolescents, and their families, and have also worked in outpatient settings with individuals, children, families, adolescents and adults. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, reading, knitting, travel, playing the piano and time with friends and family.
My areas of specialty include religious trauma, complex trauma, PTSD, ADHD, childhood trauma, faith transitions, gender affirming care, anxiety, and depression.
I support clients in their autonomy as they make changes in their lives in a side-by-side journey. My philosophical and theoretical background is in Existential Psychotherapy and Psychodynamic Theory. I have nearly 5 years of experience in residential care with children and adolescents, and their families, and have also worked in outpatient settings with individuals, children, families, adolescents and adults. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, reading, knitting, travel, playing the piano and time with friends and family.
(971) 396-1119 View (971) 396-1119
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Grace Schroeder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97005
My approach is culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed, and incorporates evidence-based tools related to mindfulness, acceptance, and nervous system regulation.
Being a person is hard. Managing demands of work or school, relationships, family, life changes, and finances all while trying to take care of your heart, mind, body, and soul can feel impossible. It's even harder when you constantly feel anxious, overstimulated, or down and depressed with little relief. Burnout is also on the rise and especially for those in helping professions. On top of this, it is often we carry the unhelpful narratives from past experiences with us through our daily life. If you resonate with any of these challenges, you are not alone, and I am hopeful there are options to help you feel better.
My approach is culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed, and incorporates evidence-based tools related to mindfulness, acceptance, and nervous system regulation.
Being a person is hard. Managing demands of work or school, relationships, family, life changes, and finances all while trying to take care of your heart, mind, body, and soul can feel impossible. It's even harder when you constantly feel anxious, overstimulated, or down and depressed with little relief. Burnout is also on the rise and especially for those in helping professions. On top of this, it is often we carry the unhelpful narratives from past experiences with us through our daily life. If you resonate with any of these challenges, you are not alone, and I am hopeful there are options to help you feel better.
(503) 868-4955 View (503) 868-4955
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Benjamin Cook
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97006
trauma).
You want a therapist who will actually listen to you, give you feedback when you ask for it, and not try to boss you around. That's what you get when you hire me. This is your life being discussed and you live with the consequences of your choices, not me. I want you to find what is most important to you and help you figure out how to deal with what has been stopping you from getting it. People inviting me to collaborate like this is one of the greatest honors I've had.
trauma).
You want a therapist who will actually listen to you, give you feedback when you ask for it, and not try to boss you around. That's what you get when you hire me. This is your life being discussed and you live with the consequences of your choices, not me. I want you to find what is most important to you and help you figure out how to deal with what has been stopping you from getting it. People inviting me to collaborate like this is one of the greatest honors I've had.
(971) 365-4811 View (971) 365-4811
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Rebecca Saunders
Clinical Social Work Associate, CSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97008  (Online Only)
Welcome! My name is Becca Saunders. I’m a mental health clinician at Positive Inner Self and a registered Clinical Social Work Associate. I work with adults who are looking for support with grief, anxiety, and trauma, and are feeling motivated and ready to make changes in their lives. My approach to therapy is person-centered and strengths-based, and I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship.
Welcome! My name is Becca Saunders. I’m a mental health clinician at Positive Inner Self and a registered Clinical Social Work Associate. I work with adults who are looking for support with grief, anxiety, and trauma, and are feeling motivated and ready to make changes in their lives. My approach to therapy is person-centered and strengths-based, and I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship.
(971) 265-6299 View (971) 265-6299
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Creative Change Counseling
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97078  (Online Only)
My approach consists of evidence-based treatment including, Cognitive Behaviotal Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR for trauma, anxiety, depression).
I am passionate about exploring your story at your own pace and helping you become unstuck, feel alive, and move towards the "you" that you know you can be. If life is currently difficult for you, allow me to provide guidance, support, accountability, and a therapeutic relationship. I specialize in EMDR therapy and find it an effective way to process difficult target memories that are stuck in our minds. For any life challenge that you are experiencing, let's get started addressing the root problem.
My approach consists of evidence-based treatment including, Cognitive Behaviotal Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR for trauma, anxiety, depression).
I am passionate about exploring your story at your own pace and helping you become unstuck, feel alive, and move towards the "you" that you know you can be. If life is currently difficult for you, allow me to provide guidance, support, accountability, and a therapeutic relationship. I specialize in EMDR therapy and find it an effective way to process difficult target memories that are stuck in our minds. For any life challenge that you are experiencing, let's get started addressing the root problem.
(503) 300-5070 View (503) 300-5070
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Jessica Padnick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97008  (Online Only)
My name is Jessica Padnick and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I work with adult individuals and couples to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. I want to collaborate with you to increase mindful awareness of what is or is not working in your life, explore core values, and work together toward your goals. Together we can practice strategies to address current issues while also exploring and addressing root causes underlying symptoms.
My name is Jessica Padnick and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I work with adult individuals and couples to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. I want to collaborate with you to increase mindful awareness of what is or is not working in your life, explore core values, and work together toward your goals. Together we can practice strategies to address current issues while also exploring and addressing root causes underlying symptoms.
(971) 247-3985 View (971) 247-3985
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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.