Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Birdsboro, PA
Hillary Aponte-Chimelis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PMH-C, R-PLC
Verified Verified
Birdsboro, PA 19508
I have training in Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy and Trauma-Informed Therapy.
I am a bilingual licensed professional counselor with over 15 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and their families.
I have training in Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy and Trauma-Informed Therapy.
I am a bilingual licensed professional counselor with over 15 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and their families.
Empowered Life Counseling and Coaching LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Birdsboro, PA 19508 (Online Only)
I'm passionate about fostering growth, healing and empowerment for those courageous enough to reach out for help. Together we will process your experiences without judgment and explore the origin of your feelings with compassionate curiosity. I will validate when appropriate, help you to gain insights, and teach coping skills, tools and strategies. I enjoy working with neurodivergent individuals, marginalized cultural groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, victims of religious trauma, and individuals who just feel like they just don't fit in. Life can be challenging, confusing, and at times exhausting. You don't have to navigate it alone.
I'm passionate about fostering growth, healing and empowerment for those courageous enough to reach out for help. Together we will process your experiences without judgment and explore the origin of your feelings with compassionate curiosity. I will validate when appropriate, help you to gain insights, and teach coping skills, tools and strategies. I enjoy working with neurodivergent individuals, marginalized cultural groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, victims of religious trauma, and individuals who just feel like they just don't fit in. Life can be challenging, confusing, and at times exhausting. You don't have to navigate it alone.
Throughout the years, I have worked with a variety of populations; children, adolescents, young adults, adults, women’s issues, trauma survivors, drug and alcohol, co-occurring disorders, personality disorders and mood disorders.
Hello! I am Carolyn Kurtz, and it has been an honor working with individuals and families on their healing journeys since 2016! I am a proud single mother to a beautiful little girl and recognize the importance of building healthy family relationships.
Throughout the years, I have worked with a variety of populations; children, adolescents, young adults, adults, women’s issues, trauma survivors, drug and alcohol, co-occurring disorders, personality disorders and mood disorders.
Hello! I am Carolyn Kurtz, and it has been an honor working with individuals and families on their healing journeys since 2016! I am a proud single mother to a beautiful little girl and recognize the importance of building healthy family relationships.
We specialize in CBT, DBT, children/adolescent emotional/behavioral issues, divorce/blended family issues, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, grief/loss, and LGBTQ+ issues.
Whether you are looking to form new coping skills, enhance your self-concept, or improve relationships with loved ones, we are caring professionals ready to help you realize your goals! We help children and adolescents navigate their emotions and teaching them coping skills vital to adjusting to adult life. We educate parents on effective communication and discipline strategies, and how to build connection in their romantic relationships. We support individuals in empowering oneself and finding one's passion in life.
We specialize in CBT, DBT, children/adolescent emotional/behavioral issues, divorce/blended family issues, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, grief/loss, and LGBTQ+ issues.
Whether you are looking to form new coping skills, enhance your self-concept, or improve relationships with loved ones, we are caring professionals ready to help you realize your goals! We help children and adolescents navigate their emotions and teaching them coping skills vital to adjusting to adult life. We educate parents on effective communication and discipline strategies, and how to build connection in their romantic relationships. We support individuals in empowering oneself and finding one's passion in life.
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Jacquelyn Farasat
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Wyomissing, PA 19610 (Online Only)
Jacquelyn Farasat is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She holds National Counselor Certification and is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She has 8 years of experience supporting the emotional, social, and personal growth and well-being of children, adolescents, and adults in both individual and group formats. Jacquelyn has a Master’s degree in Counseling and a Master’s degree in Education. She strives to develop a caring relationship with the client that is built on trust, respect, and collaboration.
Jacquelyn Farasat is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She holds National Counselor Certification and is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She has 8 years of experience supporting the emotional, social, and personal growth and well-being of children, adolescents, and adults in both individual and group formats. Jacquelyn has a Master’s degree in Counseling and a Master’s degree in Education. She strives to develop a caring relationship with the client that is built on trust, respect, and collaboration.
Shadena L Natty
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, MS, CAADC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Reading, PA 19601
I work with individuals and couples who present with mood disorders, anxiety, depression, substance abuse issues, trauma, codependency, and relationships issues/affairs.
Life today creates many challenges and obstacles, but also opportunities to grow. Counseling can be a vital part to gaining and maintaining a healthy and well-balanced life. I view therapy as a way to heal through telling your story in a non-judgmental and safe setting. Therapy will give you the tools which will allow you to live your best life. Are you ready to start your counseling journey?
I work with individuals and couples who present with mood disorders, anxiety, depression, substance abuse issues, trauma, codependency, and relationships issues/affairs.
Life today creates many challenges and obstacles, but also opportunities to grow. Counseling can be a vital part to gaining and maintaining a healthy and well-balanced life. I view therapy as a way to heal through telling your story in a non-judgmental and safe setting. Therapy will give you the tools which will allow you to live your best life. Are you ready to start your counseling journey?
My work is informed by trainings in yoga, DBT, mindfulness-based CBT and trauma-sensitive meditation.
Stress, anxiety, trauma and relationship issues come in many forms and tend to mask our awareness of our strengths and resources. Yet, it is the struggles themselves that help us to change and grow. Understanding this paradox is one way to find meaning and purpose in life. My clients benefit from slowing down, tuning in to their inner wisdom, and finding solutions to the stress, emotional pain, or emptiness they experience. My approach is holistic and integrative to help you identify recurring patterns, heal traumas, and make positive changes in your life and in relationships.
My work is informed by trainings in yoga, DBT, mindfulness-based CBT and trauma-sensitive meditation.
Stress, anxiety, trauma and relationship issues come in many forms and tend to mask our awareness of our strengths and resources. Yet, it is the struggles themselves that help us to change and grow. Understanding this paradox is one way to find meaning and purpose in life. My clients benefit from slowing down, tuning in to their inner wisdom, and finding solutions to the stress, emotional pain, or emptiness they experience. My approach is holistic and integrative to help you identify recurring patterns, heal traumas, and make positive changes in your life and in relationships.
Doree Putnam-Baker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Shillington, PA 19607
Working through trauma does not have to feel re traumatizing.
Are you feeing overwhelmed by daily life or like things are out of control? I might be able to help. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to help you better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Through techniques like ART(Accelerated Resolution therapy), Brainspotting, mindfulness, dialectical and cognitive behavioral approaches, you can learn how to accept your life and start living in the present not the past. You will gain insight into long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Working through trauma does not have to feel re traumatizing.
Are you feeing overwhelmed by daily life or like things are out of control? I might be able to help. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to help you better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Through techniques like ART(Accelerated Resolution therapy), Brainspotting, mindfulness, dialectical and cognitive behavioral approaches, you can learn how to accept your life and start living in the present not the past. You will gain insight into long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Hava Weber is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania. She has over 13 years in the behavioral health field helping adults who seek assistance with depression, anxiety, addiction issues, trauma, and life transitions.
Hava Weber is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania. She has over 13 years in the behavioral health field helping adults who seek assistance with depression, anxiety, addiction issues, trauma, and life transitions.
Adrienne Hermes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, C-DBT, CYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Reading, PA 19611
Trauma impacts us all differently. You may find yourself struggling to find your sense of self, losing your footing in relationships, find difficulty getting through daily activities, feel withdrawn, isolated, anxious or depressed. All of this might happen despite successes or strengths in your life and efforts. Just because it is that way now, it doesn’t mean it has to be or that it will be this way forever. There are a variety of trauma informed practices that we can cater to your unique experiences and goals. Trauma therapy does not have to be a re-exposure to painful memories for you to heal and move on.
Trauma impacts us all differently. You may find yourself struggling to find your sense of self, losing your footing in relationships, find difficulty getting through daily activities, feel withdrawn, isolated, anxious or depressed. All of this might happen despite successes or strengths in your life and efforts. Just because it is that way now, it doesn’t mean it has to be or that it will be this way forever. There are a variety of trauma informed practices that we can cater to your unique experiences and goals. Trauma therapy does not have to be a re-exposure to painful memories for you to heal and move on.
Everlasting Wellness LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Reading, PA 19610
At Everlasting Wellness LLC, we understand that finding a therapist you feel comfortable with and trust is extremely important. We offer a safe and trusting space and work at your comfort level. Everlasting Wellness specializes in Pregnancy, Postpartum and Maternal Issues, Trauma, Sex Therapy, Sexuality, D&A, Acute and Chronic Medical Diagnosis and Women's Issues as well as Young/Older Adults and College Students. We come with an array of experiences, professionally and personally. We offer groups, individual, couples, and family counseling. We offer in-person sessions in our Sinking Spring and/or Royersford location.
At Everlasting Wellness LLC, we understand that finding a therapist you feel comfortable with and trust is extremely important. We offer a safe and trusting space and work at your comfort level. Everlasting Wellness specializes in Pregnancy, Postpartum and Maternal Issues, Trauma, Sex Therapy, Sexuality, D&A, Acute and Chronic Medical Diagnosis and Women's Issues as well as Young/Older Adults and College Students. We come with an array of experiences, professionally and personally. We offer groups, individual, couples, and family counseling. We offer in-person sessions in our Sinking Spring and/or Royersford location.
We Care Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Reading, PA 19601 (Online Only)
I utilize trauma focused CBT, solution focused, narrative therapy and person centered approaches to help individuals over come their issues and achieve their goals.
Client focus area clients with trauma, depression, anxiety. Individuals in the LGBTQ population.
I utilize trauma focused CBT, solution focused, narrative therapy and person centered approaches to help individuals over come their issues and achieve their goals.
Client focus area clients with trauma, depression, anxiety. Individuals in the LGBTQ population.
Katrina Rose Serrano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Reading, PA 19601 (Online Only)
I have experience helping clients to navigate difficult life transitions, process traumatic memories, manage anxiety symptoms, and build a stronger relationship with themselves.
Currently taking individual and group therapy clients! Do you ever feel like you take care of everyone around you and can't find the time or energy to care for yourself? Do you experience imposter syndrome or anxiety and sometimes don't even know where it is coming from? Is there a part of you that tends to be self-critical and you don't know how to manage it? When we experience distressing events in our lives, they can create negative beliefs about ourselves that can impact the way we navigate our world. Your pain is real, you are not alone, and you are capable of healing. Let's get you started on that path.
I have experience helping clients to navigate difficult life transitions, process traumatic memories, manage anxiety symptoms, and build a stronger relationship with themselves.
Currently taking individual and group therapy clients! Do you ever feel like you take care of everyone around you and can't find the time or energy to care for yourself? Do you experience imposter syndrome or anxiety and sometimes don't even know where it is coming from? Is there a part of you that tends to be self-critical and you don't know how to manage it? When we experience distressing events in our lives, they can create negative beliefs about ourselves that can impact the way we navigate our world. Your pain is real, you are not alone, and you are capable of healing. Let's get you started on that path.
Maria L Migliaccio
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BCBA
Verified Verified
Reading, PA 19601 (Online Only)
Some of the techniques and modalities I employ are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), mindfulness based practices and existential therapy.
Hello! My name is Maria and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 20 years of experience. I believe in a collaborative approach while also providing direction as needed.
Some of the techniques and modalities I employ are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), mindfulness based practices and existential therapy.
Hello! My name is Maria and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 20 years of experience. I believe in a collaborative approach while also providing direction as needed.
When trauma comes to the surface, healing begins and chains are broken.
Healing is from within. As a Military Veteran I will meet you where you are and walk beside you on your journey. I believe in freedom, empowerment, and helping you to find resources that are not always visible. Throughout my own healing journey, I have gained tools that I pass along to my clients. I have learned as Bessel Van Der Kolk says, that " trauma comes back as a reaction not a memory." Learning to identify that reaction within ourselves is empowering and life changing. I specialize in helping people notice their negative behaviors that may have resulted from past traumas.
When trauma comes to the surface, healing begins and chains are broken.
Healing is from within. As a Military Veteran I will meet you where you are and walk beside you on your journey. I believe in freedom, empowerment, and helping you to find resources that are not always visible. Throughout my own healing journey, I have gained tools that I pass along to my clients. I have learned as Bessel Van Der Kolk says, that " trauma comes back as a reaction not a memory." Learning to identify that reaction within ourselves is empowering and life changing. I specialize in helping people notice their negative behaviors that may have resulted from past traumas.
Chelsea E DiMarco
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Reading, PA 19601 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with your past? Anxiety? Depression? Many people believe trauma is limited to large events such as sexual assault, domestic violence, or natural disasters. What they don't realize is that trauma comes in all sizes, little "t"s and big "T"s. Experiences like shame, humiliation, bullying, and family dynamics, are often not taken into account but can cause similar harm.
Are you struggling with your past? Anxiety? Depression? Many people believe trauma is limited to large events such as sexual assault, domestic violence, or natural disasters. What they don't realize is that trauma comes in all sizes, little "t"s and big "T"s. Experiences like shame, humiliation, bullying, and family dynamics, are often not taken into account but can cause similar harm.
Oriana Kramer Almquist
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Douglassville, PA 19518
Are you struggling with deeply painful emotions? You deserve a space where you feel safe being vulnerable to process the challenging and unexpected parts of life. I believe that the best setting for therapy is one that cultivates an environment of authentic care, establishing a trusting relationship where new depth and insight can be reached. I will always meet you where you are in your life and journey, providing you with a trauma-informed approach to healing that works at your own pace.
Are you struggling with deeply painful emotions? You deserve a space where you feel safe being vulnerable to process the challenging and unexpected parts of life. I believe that the best setting for therapy is one that cultivates an environment of authentic care, establishing a trusting relationship where new depth and insight can be reached. I will always meet you where you are in your life and journey, providing you with a trauma-informed approach to healing that works at your own pace.
Take Heart Counseling & Equine Assisted Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, Meagan, Good, MA, LPC, Owner
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Reading, PA 19610
Our focus on trauma-competent care equips us to work with many challenges.
Looking for something different than traditional therapy? How about working with a horse in therapy? More than petting horses, our professional counseling team is specially trained to integrate horses into therapy. We empower individuals, couples, families, and groups to overcome a variety of struggles and find hope, healing, and mental, emotional, and spiritual wholeness. You are mind, body, soul, and spirit. Nurture every part of you in a peaceful, safe, and beautiful ranch environment. Horses are gentle and intuitive partners; they provide nonjudgmental connection and new awareness as we explore your struggles and strengths.
Our focus on trauma-competent care equips us to work with many challenges.
Looking for something different than traditional therapy? How about working with a horse in therapy? More than petting horses, our professional counseling team is specially trained to integrate horses into therapy. We empower individuals, couples, families, and groups to overcome a variety of struggles and find hope, healing, and mental, emotional, and spiritual wholeness. You are mind, body, soul, and spirit. Nurture every part of you in a peaceful, safe, and beautiful ranch environment. Horses are gentle and intuitive partners; they provide nonjudgmental connection and new awareness as we explore your struggles and strengths.
Kathryn Nevin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Reading, PA 19607 (Online Only)
Additionally, you can anticipate gaining insights into the neuroscience of anxiety and trauma, as well as acquiring a variety of coping techniques to expand your toolkit.
Hello, I'm Kathryn Nevin, LCSW, CCTP. It's wonderful to see you seeking support and making strides to connect here! I'm here to assist with various challenges like anxiety, depression, anger, grief and loss, self-harm, and personality disorders. My focus lies particularly in trauma therapy. In our first session, I'll tailor our approach to suit your needs and optimize outcomes.
Additionally, you can anticipate gaining insights into the neuroscience of anxiety and trauma, as well as acquiring a variety of coping techniques to expand your toolkit.
Hello, I'm Kathryn Nevin, LCSW, CCTP. It's wonderful to see you seeking support and making strides to connect here! I'm here to assist with various challenges like anxiety, depression, anger, grief and loss, self-harm, and personality disorders. My focus lies particularly in trauma therapy. In our first session, I'll tailor our approach to suit your needs and optimize outcomes.
Diane Lillington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wyomissing, PA 19610
Waitlist for new clients
As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and EMDR-trained therapist, I can support you in unlocking authentic change by processing and healing trauma rather than simply managing symptoms.
Helping clients gain better self-awareness in a holistic and non-judgmental atmosphere is what I do best. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in various capacities within the mental health and addiction field. I enjoy supporting clients to improve their quality of life through building insight, motivation, and increasing feelings of self-worth. My vision is to deliver highest quality, personalized treatment that supports my clients’ innate ability to heal. I value a strengths-based approach, collaborative goal setting, and an integrative model of treating the whole person.
As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and EMDR-trained therapist, I can support you in unlocking authentic change by processing and healing trauma rather than simply managing symptoms.
Helping clients gain better self-awareness in a holistic and non-judgmental atmosphere is what I do best. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in various capacities within the mental health and addiction field. I enjoy supporting clients to improve their quality of life through building insight, motivation, and increasing feelings of self-worth. My vision is to deliver highest quality, personalized treatment that supports my clients’ innate ability to heal. I value a strengths-based approach, collaborative goal setting, and an integrative model of treating the whole person.
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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.