Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Center Valley, PA
Are you feeling overwhelmed by emotional challenges, struggling with past trauma, or navigating complex relationships? I’m here to help. As an LPC specializing in Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, and Trauma/ PTSD, my passion lies in supporting individuals who have experienced traumatic events. I create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your feelings, identify triggers, and develop positive coping skills. Together, we'll address your unique needs and work towards a more balanced, fulfilling life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by emotional challenges, struggling with past trauma, or navigating complex relationships? I’m here to help. As an LPC specializing in Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, and Trauma/ PTSD, my passion lies in supporting individuals who have experienced traumatic events. I create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your feelings, identify triggers, and develop positive coping skills. Together, we'll address your unique needs and work towards a more balanced, fulfilling life.
You essentially agree to be challenged, to relive your trauma, and to give your anxieties over to someone else to hold.
My ideal client would be ready for a challenge. Someone who wants their worldview expanded, prepared to find internal and external connection with the world. My ideal client would be someone who also wants their race, sexuality, or gender affirmed by their clinician.
You essentially agree to be challenged, to relive your trauma, and to give your anxieties over to someone else to hold.
My ideal client would be ready for a challenge. Someone who wants their worldview expanded, prepared to find internal and external connection with the world. My ideal client would be someone who also wants their race, sexuality, or gender affirmed by their clinician.
I have a PhD in Trauma Counseling & my experience has equipped me to help clients process and heal from trauma.
I particularly enjoy working with women aged 20-40 who are working to overcome anxiety and depression or are coping with relationship dynamics. I believe most clients have a trauma history that shapes their mental health concerns, and helping them to process and heal from this history is vital to the client achieving a better quality of life. My ideal client will be seeking to learn new coping skills, communication strategies, or relationship skills.
I have a PhD in Trauma Counseling & my experience has equipped me to help clients process and heal from trauma.
I particularly enjoy working with women aged 20-40 who are working to overcome anxiety and depression or are coping with relationship dynamics. I believe most clients have a trauma history that shapes their mental health concerns, and helping them to process and heal from this history is vital to the client achieving a better quality of life. My ideal client will be seeking to learn new coping skills, communication strategies, or relationship skills.
Our wounds, losses, and trauma can trap us in painful patterns of avoidance, anger, fear, sadness, guilt, and shame.
Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.
Our wounds, losses, and trauma can trap us in painful patterns of avoidance, anger, fear, sadness, guilt, and shame.
Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.
Kate Gallagher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Center Valley, PA 18034
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I have had the privilege over the past 30 years to work with incredible people who have experienced trauma, anxiety, family and relationship conflict, and other difficulties. Together, we've found their resilience and healing.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I have had the privilege over the past 30 years to work with incredible people who have experienced trauma, anxiety, family and relationship conflict, and other difficulties. Together, we've found their resilience and healing.
Christina Belknap
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Center Valley, PA 18034
My ideal client aims to engage in an active partnership to build self-awareness and take action to make a change. I will give you feedback and challenge you, which is not everyone’s cup of tea! I work best with those suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelm, trauma, or emotional flooding. Many of my clients report that our work helped them shift from survival mode to a sense of thriving. I suggest homework; your progress is based on your willingness to practice. The ideal client for my strengths is someone who wants to learn and shift by discovering tangible skills and techniques they can use in their own lives.
My ideal client aims to engage in an active partnership to build self-awareness and take action to make a change. I will give you feedback and challenge you, which is not everyone’s cup of tea! I work best with those suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelm, trauma, or emotional flooding. Many of my clients report that our work helped them shift from survival mode to a sense of thriving. I suggest homework; your progress is based on your willingness to practice. The ideal client for my strengths is someone who wants to learn and shift by discovering tangible skills and techniques they can use in their own lives.
My ideal client is someone who is committed to wanting better for themselves . I provide an open and honest space so my clients feel safe especial clients who suffer from trauma , depression and anxiety .
My ideal client is someone who is committed to wanting better for themselves . I provide an open and honest space so my clients feel safe especial clients who suffer from trauma , depression and anxiety .
Julie Williams MS LPC is a psychotherapist, who has been practicing since 2009. Her style is collaborative and creative, where your trust is earned. Many of her clients come in to address issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, life stage transitions, and/or professional satisfaction. Julie's treatment approach is experiential including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and EMDR. Therapy is focused on developing tools and skills, in and outside of session, to navigate your unique challenges with greater confidence and flexibility.
Julie Williams MS LPC is a psychotherapist, who has been practicing since 2009. Her style is collaborative and creative, where your trust is earned. Many of her clients come in to address issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, life stage transitions, and/or professional satisfaction. Julie's treatment approach is experiential including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and EMDR. Therapy is focused on developing tools and skills, in and outside of session, to navigate your unique challenges with greater confidence and flexibility.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by emotional challenges, struggling with past trauma, or navigating complex relationships? I’m here to help. As an LPC specializing in Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, and Trauma/ PTSD, my passion lies in supporting individuals who have experienced traumatic events. I create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your feelings, identify triggers, and develop positive coping skills. Together, we'll address your unique needs and work towards a more balanced, fulfilling life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by emotional challenges, struggling with past trauma, or navigating complex relationships? I’m here to help. As an LPC specializing in Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, and Trauma/ PTSD, my passion lies in supporting individuals who have experienced traumatic events. I create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your feelings, identify triggers, and develop positive coping skills. Together, we'll address your unique needs and work towards a more balanced, fulfilling life.
You essentially agree to be challenged, to relive your trauma, and to give your anxieties over to someone else to hold.
My ideal client would be ready for a challenge. Someone who wants their worldview expanded, prepared to find internal and external connection with the world. My ideal client would be someone who also wants their race, sexuality, or gender affirmed by their clinician.
You essentially agree to be challenged, to relive your trauma, and to give your anxieties over to someone else to hold.
My ideal client would be ready for a challenge. Someone who wants their worldview expanded, prepared to find internal and external connection with the world. My ideal client would be someone who also wants their race, sexuality, or gender affirmed by their clinician.
Our wounds, losses, and trauma can trap us in painful patterns of avoidance, anger, fear, sadness, guilt, and shame.
Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.
Our wounds, losses, and trauma can trap us in painful patterns of avoidance, anger, fear, sadness, guilt, and shame.
Whether you are coming to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, a life change, or just a general sense of unease, facing these issues can be scary. Healing isn’t easy because it involves confronting our pain and hurts. Healing can also be full of joy, hope, connection, and freedom as we experience new possibilities of being and relating. My approach is warm, relational, and integrative. I strive to offer a space where you can feel safe enough to look inward – to gently and compassionately welcome all parts of yourself with less judgment and shame.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Center Valley, PA 18034
My ideal client aims to engage in an active partnership to build self-awareness and take action to make a change. I will give you feedback and challenge you, which is not everyone’s cup of tea! I work best with those suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelm, trauma, or emotional flooding. Many of my clients report that our work helped them shift from survival mode to a sense of thriving. I suggest homework; your progress is based on your willingness to practice. The ideal client for my strengths is someone who wants to learn and shift by discovering tangible skills and techniques they can use in their own lives.
My ideal client aims to engage in an active partnership to build self-awareness and take action to make a change. I will give you feedback and challenge you, which is not everyone’s cup of tea! I work best with those suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelm, trauma, or emotional flooding. Many of my clients report that our work helped them shift from survival mode to a sense of thriving. I suggest homework; your progress is based on your willingness to practice. The ideal client for my strengths is someone who wants to learn and shift by discovering tangible skills and techniques they can use in their own lives.
My ideal client is someone who is committed to wanting better for themselves . I provide an open and honest space so my clients feel safe especial clients who suffer from trauma , depression and anxiety .
My ideal client is someone who is committed to wanting better for themselves . I provide an open and honest space so my clients feel safe especial clients who suffer from trauma , depression and anxiety .
I specialize in trauma counseling.
I particularly enjoy working with women aged 20-40 who are working to overcome anxiety and depression or are coping with relationship dynamics. I believe most clients have a trauma history that shapes their mental health concerns, and helping them to process and heal from this history is vital to the client achieving a better quality of life. My ideal client will be seeking to learn new coping skills, communication strategies, or relationship skills.
I specialize in trauma counseling.
I particularly enjoy working with women aged 20-40 who are working to overcome anxiety and depression or are coping with relationship dynamics. I believe most clients have a trauma history that shapes their mental health concerns, and helping them to process and heal from this history is vital to the client achieving a better quality of life. My ideal client will be seeking to learn new coping skills, communication strategies, or relationship skills.
I have a special interest in working with creative professionals, neurodivergent folks, perinatal populations (pregnancy, birth, postpartum, infertility, NICU, infant loss and miscarriage), complex PTSD, and women in ministry.
I practice EMDR as a complete therapy. What does this mean for you? Through the process of therapy your brain and nervous system can get out of the feedback loop it’s been stuck in from relational patterns, traumas, and roadblocks and you can form the responses that you desire! As a therapist, I’m goal directed, intentional, creative, and warm. Outside of the therapy room— I enjoy time with family and friends, working out, DIY projects, gardening, and time in my church community. I'm also a mom to three very busy little boys! I’ve been a therapist for over 7 years and love walking with clients through the journey of therapy.
I have a special interest in working with creative professionals, neurodivergent folks, perinatal populations (pregnancy, birth, postpartum, infertility, NICU, infant loss and miscarriage), complex PTSD, and women in ministry.
I practice EMDR as a complete therapy. What does this mean for you? Through the process of therapy your brain and nervous system can get out of the feedback loop it’s been stuck in from relational patterns, traumas, and roadblocks and you can form the responses that you desire! As a therapist, I’m goal directed, intentional, creative, and warm. Outside of the therapy room— I enjoy time with family and friends, working out, DIY projects, gardening, and time in my church community. I'm also a mom to three very busy little boys! I’ve been a therapist for over 7 years and love walking with clients through the journey of therapy.
Emily Hallahan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Center Valley, PA 18034 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with Trauma/Abuse, Women’s Issues, Life Transitions, Anxiety, and Depression through a Trauma-Informed and Empowerment-Based approach that is tailored to each Client’s individual needs.
Asking for help is one of the most challenging steps towards making meaningful changes in our lives. Often we feel that our problems are “not bad enough” or that “others have had it worse,” which prevent us from reaching out to others for support when we need it the most. This could not be further from the truth. Everyone deserves and is worthy of receiving support; we need not struggle in silence. I believe that no two individuals' experiences are the same and therefore neither are our therapeutic and healing journeys.
I specialize in working with Trauma/Abuse, Women’s Issues, Life Transitions, Anxiety, and Depression through a Trauma-Informed and Empowerment-Based approach that is tailored to each Client’s individual needs.
Asking for help is one of the most challenging steps towards making meaningful changes in our lives. Often we feel that our problems are “not bad enough” or that “others have had it worse,” which prevent us from reaching out to others for support when we need it the most. This could not be further from the truth. Everyone deserves and is worthy of receiving support; we need not struggle in silence. I believe that no two individuals' experiences are the same and therefore neither are our therapeutic and healing journeys.
Melissa A Fisher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW, BSMHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Center Valley, PA 18034
From a trauma-informed lens I can help you achieve balance.
We currently are offering virtual client sessions and in person sessions. I believe that every individual has the capacity to develop a full life based on healthy communication and utilizing their strengths. Having a space where you can speak honestly and openly without judgement is crucial to healing. I use a strength based, emotion focused treatment array to help you be the best you can be! I have a passion for working with clients processing trauma. My other passion is couples counseling. Family reunification therapy services are provided. We offer Ketamine Assisted Therapy as well.
From a trauma-informed lens I can help you achieve balance.
We currently are offering virtual client sessions and in person sessions. I believe that every individual has the capacity to develop a full life based on healthy communication and utilizing their strengths. Having a space where you can speak honestly and openly without judgement is crucial to healing. I use a strength based, emotion focused treatment array to help you be the best you can be! I have a passion for working with clients processing trauma. My other passion is couples counseling. Family reunification therapy services are provided. We offer Ketamine Assisted Therapy as well.
Susan has worked with clients from all ages and backgrounds with concerns such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, life stressors, relationships, family dynamics, self-esteem, trauma, and co-occurring disorders.
Susan D. Mondaca is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2005. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a Master's of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. She is a member of the Chi sigma IOTA Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International and a National Board-Certified Counselor.
Susan has worked with clients from all ages and backgrounds with concerns such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, life stressors, relationships, family dynamics, self-esteem, trauma, and co-occurring disorders.
Susan D. Mondaca is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2005. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a Master's of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. She is a member of the Chi sigma IOTA Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International and a National Board-Certified Counselor.
You're not alone if you're feeling stuck or grappling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, grief, loss, or any other challenges.
I specialize in providing tailored support for women, millennials and gen Z facing a myriad of challenges. Whether it's navigating the pressures of career and academic stress, exploring identity, or managing financial strain, I offer compassionate guidance to foster growth and resilience. From navigating complex family dynamics to addressing existential concerns and combating feelings of loneliness and isolation, my approach encompasses holistic well-being. Together, we'll navigate relationship dynamics, including those with aging parents, and prioritize self-care practices to cultivate a fulfilling life.
You're not alone if you're feeling stuck or grappling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, grief, loss, or any other challenges.
I specialize in providing tailored support for women, millennials and gen Z facing a myriad of challenges. Whether it's navigating the pressures of career and academic stress, exploring identity, or managing financial strain, I offer compassionate guidance to foster growth and resilience. From navigating complex family dynamics to addressing existential concerns and combating feelings of loneliness and isolation, my approach encompasses holistic well-being. Together, we'll navigate relationship dynamics, including those with aging parents, and prioritize self-care practices to cultivate a fulfilling life.
My work as a therapist with individuals and families is guided by two core values; people are the experts in their own lives and everyone has the capacity to be their best self. I use a strengths-based, holistic approach to therapy through a biopsychosocial and trauma-informed lens. Anxiety, depression, and developmental trauma can be stumbling blocks towards achieving one's goals and I am honored to be part of the recovery journey. Since there is no one right way to do therapy, collaboration is key for people to meet their goals.
My work as a therapist with individuals and families is guided by two core values; people are the experts in their own lives and everyone has the capacity to be their best self. I use a strengths-based, holistic approach to therapy through a biopsychosocial and trauma-informed lens. Anxiety, depression, and developmental trauma can be stumbling blocks towards achieving one's goals and I am honored to be part of the recovery journey. Since there is no one right way to do therapy, collaboration is key for people to meet their goals.
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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.