Trauma and PTSD Therapists in North Wales, PA
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I am dedicated to providing services that exceed expectations and are tailored to meet individual needs, wants, and wellness goals. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, ready to make some changes, or seek healing from past trauma or longstanding struggles, I can help. I'll collaborate closely with you to identify the root(s) of current concerns, changes you'd like to see, and how to best approach those changes to come into alignment with the life you truly want as effectively and efficiently as possible. I offer weekday, Saturday and evening appointments to help accommodate busy schedules.
I am dedicated to providing services that exceed expectations and are tailored to meet individual needs, wants, and wellness goals. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, ready to make some changes, or seek healing from past trauma or longstanding struggles, I can help. I'll collaborate closely with you to identify the root(s) of current concerns, changes you'd like to see, and how to best approach those changes to come into alignment with the life you truly want as effectively and efficiently as possible. I offer weekday, Saturday and evening appointments to help accommodate busy schedules.
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BConneXted Counseling & Psychological Services @
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
North Wales, PA 19454
Let me help you better understand the emotions, feelings, and thoughts that undergird anxiety, depression, or trauma you experience.
As a compassionate therapist, award-winning transformational consultant, and leadership coach, I care about distressed individuals and organizations. I have spent more than thirty years working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma, helping them and troubled organizations to achieve inner peace, external self-awareness, self-understanding, self-reconciliation, self-acceptance, and balance through reflection, intention, positivity, persistence, and pride. I enable them to grow in self-confidence, conviction, and the remobilization of the thinking brain, catalyzing change and transcendence.
Let me help you better understand the emotions, feelings, and thoughts that undergird anxiety, depression, or trauma you experience.
As a compassionate therapist, award-winning transformational consultant, and leadership coach, I care about distressed individuals and organizations. I have spent more than thirty years working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma, helping them and troubled organizations to achieve inner peace, external self-awareness, self-understanding, self-reconciliation, self-acceptance, and balance through reflection, intention, positivity, persistence, and pride. I enable them to grow in self-confidence, conviction, and the remobilization of the thinking brain, catalyzing change and transcendence.
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Vanessa E Hari
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Wales, PA 19454 (Online Only)
I believe in treating clients as co-creators in their therapeutic process. I strive to create an affirming, non-judgemental, and empathetic environment for my clients to express themselves authentically. The therapeutic process is one in which I will utilize cognitive restructuring, mindfulness, and self-compassion practices to facilitate processing, feeling, and connecting to oneself and emotions. My preferred populations are adolescents 14-18, transitional adults 19-25, and adults. I specialize in Autism Spectrum, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, trauma-related disorders,&anxiety disorders,
I believe in treating clients as co-creators in their therapeutic process. I strive to create an affirming, non-judgemental, and empathetic environment for my clients to express themselves authentically. The therapeutic process is one in which I will utilize cognitive restructuring, mindfulness, and self-compassion practices to facilitate processing, feeling, and connecting to oneself and emotions. My preferred populations are adolescents 14-18, transitional adults 19-25, and adults. I specialize in Autism Spectrum, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, trauma-related disorders,&anxiety disorders,
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J Snyder Therapeutic Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Wales, PA 19454
J Snyder Therapeutic Services LLC is a multidisciplinary practice specializing in the integrated delivery of Counseling, Psychotherapy, and Psychiatrically overseen Medication Management, via three brick and mortar locations in Ambler, North Wales, and Blue Bell, Pa, in addition to Telehealth. JSTS treats a spectrum of patients with ages ranging from five throughout the lifespan, struggling with symptoms or diagnoses of myriad afflictions such as depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, and ADHD.
J Snyder Therapeutic Services LLC is a multidisciplinary practice specializing in the integrated delivery of Counseling, Psychotherapy, and Psychiatrically overseen Medication Management, via three brick and mortar locations in Ambler, North Wales, and Blue Bell, Pa, in addition to Telehealth. JSTS treats a spectrum of patients with ages ranging from five throughout the lifespan, struggling with symptoms or diagnoses of myriad afflictions such as depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, and ADHD.
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Fawn Moyer, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, C-DBT, MS, NCC, CCPT
Verified Verified
North Wales, PA 19454
Separation, divorce and legal custody issues can be a form of trauma.
Shame dies when stories are told in safe places. Your story matters. Experiencing trauma can make us feel alone, ashamed, & burdened with self-doubt. When you take the brave step toward therapy and healing, you no longer have to do that alone. I work to hold a safe space so that each person who comes to me is able to openly share their story while learning how to access the tools to heal all wounds that they carry. I use Internal Family Systems as an approach to work on the root of pain and to help clients heal. I am certified in DBT therapy to help individuals regulate their emotions and build skills to navigate relationships.
Separation, divorce and legal custody issues can be a form of trauma.
Shame dies when stories are told in safe places. Your story matters. Experiencing trauma can make us feel alone, ashamed, & burdened with self-doubt. When you take the brave step toward therapy and healing, you no longer have to do that alone. I work to hold a safe space so that each person who comes to me is able to openly share their story while learning how to access the tools to heal all wounds that they carry. I use Internal Family Systems as an approach to work on the root of pain and to help clients heal. I am certified in DBT therapy to help individuals regulate their emotions and build skills to navigate relationships.
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I utilize a variety of techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Trauma-informed interventions.
I strive to empower children, adolescents and young adults to overcome personal obstacles and find balance by improving their view of self, the world, and interpersonal relationships. I love helping my patients find passion in their lives by removing the blocks that are keeping them from being their best self and learn to live in healthier ways. My focus on behavior and changing unhealthy habits promotes a lifestyle that fosters grounding, mindfulness, and self-compassion into a natural, every day practice.
I utilize a variety of techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Trauma-informed interventions.
I strive to empower children, adolescents and young adults to overcome personal obstacles and find balance by improving their view of self, the world, and interpersonal relationships. I love helping my patients find passion in their lives by removing the blocks that are keeping them from being their best self and learn to live in healthier ways. My focus on behavior and changing unhealthy habits promotes a lifestyle that fosters grounding, mindfulness, and self-compassion into a natural, every day practice.
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I have several years of experience working with people of all backgrounds and age groups and have a trauma-focused, person-centered and strengths-based approach.
I am focused on supporting clients who feel challenged either in a particular phase of their life's journey and want help processing their needs and goals, or who are struggling to find peace and want to explore tools and techniques that can help them feel more grounded and discover their inner strengths.
I have several years of experience working with people of all backgrounds and age groups and have a trauma-focused, person-centered and strengths-based approach.
I am focused on supporting clients who feel challenged either in a particular phase of their life's journey and want help processing their needs and goals, or who are struggling to find peace and want to explore tools and techniques that can help them feel more grounded and discover their inner strengths.
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Nina Salerno
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
North Wales, PA 19454 (Online Only)
Throughout my time as a counselor I have worked in inpatient and outpatient facilities with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, and trauma.
If the voice in your head was a person, would you like them very much? It is my strong belief, and confirmed by research, that many people who struggle with feeling of anxiety and depression also struggle with a negative inner voice that keeps you from reaching your potential.
Throughout my time as a counselor I have worked in inpatient and outpatient facilities with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, and trauma.
If the voice in your head was a person, would you like them very much? It is my strong belief, and confirmed by research, that many people who struggle with feeling of anxiety and depression also struggle with a negative inner voice that keeps you from reaching your potential.
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Avery Connolly, Integrative Minds LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
North Wales, PA 19454
I have over a decade of experience counseling individuals with a variety of presenting conditions, including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger management concerns, phase of life problems, family and relationship issues, grief/loss and trauma.
My clinical philosophy can be captured by the following words… It’s not just in your head, it’s in your brain. My therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that much of the ongoing emotional and psychological distress we carry throughout life is rooted in traumatic underpinnings, which directly affects the central nervous system. In helping clients understand the neurological reasons behind their distress, and integrating techniques to support rewiring for well-being, individuals become more empowered and confident to creatively assume control for how they want to live their lives.
I have over a decade of experience counseling individuals with a variety of presenting conditions, including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger management concerns, phase of life problems, family and relationship issues, grief/loss and trauma.
My clinical philosophy can be captured by the following words… It’s not just in your head, it’s in your brain. My therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that much of the ongoing emotional and psychological distress we carry throughout life is rooted in traumatic underpinnings, which directly affects the central nervous system. In helping clients understand the neurological reasons behind their distress, and integrating techniques to support rewiring for well-being, individuals become more empowered and confident to creatively assume control for how they want to live their lives.
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Jennifer Drager-Agency Accepting New Patients!
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
North Wales, PA 19454
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has experience in the child welfare system. I have been working in the counseling field for over 10 years, and I have been license eligible since 2019. I have worked with families and individuals on a variety of different concerns. I am a certified Safe Care parenting coach, and a Certified Family Trauma Professional. I have recently been working towards a a Trauma Focused CBT certification. I have experience working with families and improving communication concerns between parents and children.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has experience in the child welfare system. I have been working in the counseling field for over 10 years, and I have been license eligible since 2019. I have worked with families and individuals on a variety of different concerns. I am a certified Safe Care parenting coach, and a Certified Family Trauma Professional. I have recently been working towards a a Trauma Focused CBT certification. I have experience working with families and improving communication concerns between parents and children.
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Anna D. Kilmer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
North Wales, PA 19454
I work with people to heal from trauma, whether that presents as PTSD, anxiety, depression, dissociation, or any of the persistent difficulties that may show up after living through one or more experiences that compromise your basic sense of safety. You deserve peace and joy, and I can help you find it!
I work with people to heal from trauma, whether that presents as PTSD, anxiety, depression, dissociation, or any of the persistent difficulties that may show up after living through one or more experiences that compromise your basic sense of safety. You deserve peace and joy, and I can help you find it!
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Martin J Young
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Wales, PA 19454 (Online Only)
These days, I primarily focus on work with teenagers, adults, and seniors, particularly those coping with depression and/or anxiety concerns, including recovery from various kinds of trauma.
My goal is to help you to make positive changes: Maybe you want some help coping with a difficult situation; maybe you just need to untangle and smooth out knotted and frayed emotions; or maybe you've been diagnosed with some sort of medical or psychiatric condition that creates problems for you-I'm here to listen and to talk, to nudge and to cheer-lead as you move forward. Maybe you just need a safe place and another perspective to help you figure out what changes you want to make-that's ok, too! We move at your pace.
These days, I primarily focus on work with teenagers, adults, and seniors, particularly those coping with depression and/or anxiety concerns, including recovery from various kinds of trauma.
My goal is to help you to make positive changes: Maybe you want some help coping with a difficult situation; maybe you just need to untangle and smooth out knotted and frayed emotions; or maybe you've been diagnosed with some sort of medical or psychiatric condition that creates problems for you-I'm here to listen and to talk, to nudge and to cheer-lead as you move forward. Maybe you just need a safe place and another perspective to help you figure out what changes you want to make-that's ok, too! We move at your pace.
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Lauren Mehr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
North Wales, PA 19454
"Working with trauma is as much about remembering how we survived as it is about what is broken." These words were written by Bessel van der Kolk and are words that guide my practice as a therapist. We all face hard stuff in life, and for each person what that looks like differs and cannot be held up to others for comparison. Pain is Pain. The good news, however, is that also means that hope is hope and joy is joy. The hard events we face in our lives are teachers that give each of us an opportunity to face our fears head on and heal to fully embrace who we were always meant to become!
"Working with trauma is as much about remembering how we survived as it is about what is broken." These words were written by Bessel van der Kolk and are words that guide my practice as a therapist. We all face hard stuff in life, and for each person what that looks like differs and cannot be held up to others for comparison. Pain is Pain. The good news, however, is that also means that hope is hope and joy is joy. The hard events we face in our lives are teachers that give each of us an opportunity to face our fears head on and heal to fully embrace who we were always meant to become!
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Sarah Graham Payne
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Wales, PA 19454 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience in multiple settings treating anxiety, attentional issues, autism and trauma for 21 years in clients of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
My passion is working with individuals who are motivated to change to live a happy and more balanced life. I love working with diverse cultures and my lived experiences have helped shape my understanding of others. I consider family dynamics and their impact on the individual and am willing to work with an individual, couple or the family to help improve communication and conflict resolution strategies. Working with the needs of my clients gives me the ability to shift my approach. Life transitions are difficult. I am here to listen to your story and give you a safe space to create lasting change.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience in multiple settings treating anxiety, attentional issues, autism and trauma for 21 years in clients of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
My passion is working with individuals who are motivated to change to live a happy and more balanced life. I love working with diverse cultures and my lived experiences have helped shape my understanding of others. I consider family dynamics and their impact on the individual and am willing to work with an individual, couple or the family to help improve communication and conflict resolution strategies. Working with the needs of my clients gives me the ability to shift my approach. Life transitions are difficult. I am here to listen to your story and give you a safe space to create lasting change.
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Laurie Heller Msw Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
North Wales, PA 19454
I have been trained and practiced in Structural Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Accepted Commitment Therapy, and Trauma Informed Therapy.
My practice is dedicated to assist individuals, couples, and families by empowering them to overcome adversities. Entering therapy is a step in demonstrating strength and resiliency. I have an appreciation for this strength and consider it an important part of the therapy process. I approach each client with respect on where they are at the time when entering therapy. When personal growth is felt and experienced it can be rewarding and life altering. It is my intention and responsibility to be an active listener, give thoughtful and educational input for growth and healing at the pace and needs of each client.
I have been trained and practiced in Structural Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Accepted Commitment Therapy, and Trauma Informed Therapy.
My practice is dedicated to assist individuals, couples, and families by empowering them to overcome adversities. Entering therapy is a step in demonstrating strength and resiliency. I have an appreciation for this strength and consider it an important part of the therapy process. I approach each client with respect on where they are at the time when entering therapy. When personal growth is felt and experienced it can be rewarding and life altering. It is my intention and responsibility to be an active listener, give thoughtful and educational input for growth and healing at the pace and needs of each client.
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Imagine no longer panicking when reminded of the trauma, becoming easily upset, irritable or angry; struggling with disturbed sleep; being plagued with intrusive thoughts and flashbacks; and then imagine being able to work through the grief and sadness that the trauma inevitably leaves you with, to reclaim your joy in life, and reclaim your inner peace.
Welcome! It takes courage to ask for help and support and so if you are here now, I congratulate you for taking this first big step. The idea of therapy can be scary but if you think of it as a safe place to share life's challenges and receive support then it will hopefully take any fear and trepidation away. My whole intention and goal are to offer support so we can work through any conflcts together and move toward more inner peace. Acting is the key to moving forward. Take that first step and make that call! I look forward to hearing from you.
Imagine no longer panicking when reminded of the trauma, becoming easily upset, irritable or angry; struggling with disturbed sleep; being plagued with intrusive thoughts and flashbacks; and then imagine being able to work through the grief and sadness that the trauma inevitably leaves you with, to reclaim your joy in life, and reclaim your inner peace.
Welcome! It takes courage to ask for help and support and so if you are here now, I congratulate you for taking this first big step. The idea of therapy can be scary but if you think of it as a safe place to share life's challenges and receive support then it will hopefully take any fear and trepidation away. My whole intention and goal are to offer support so we can work through any conflcts together and move toward more inner peace. Acting is the key to moving forward. Take that first step and make that call! I look forward to hearing from you.
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My goal is to help clients grow and develop tools to move through the challenges they encounter. I work to create a safe place for clients to learn alternative ways to manage the stressors and conflicts in life that lead to anxiety, depression, PTSD, helplessness and hopelessness. I have been greatly honored to journey with individuals, couples and families as they navigate the challenges they face, make sense of their lives and feel better. I am continually amazed by the human spirit and each person’s ability to overcome adversity, even horrendous trauma.
My goal is to help clients grow and develop tools to move through the challenges they encounter. I work to create a safe place for clients to learn alternative ways to manage the stressors and conflicts in life that lead to anxiety, depression, PTSD, helplessness and hopelessness. I have been greatly honored to journey with individuals, couples and families as they navigate the challenges they face, make sense of their lives and feel better. I am continually amazed by the human spirit and each person’s ability to overcome adversity, even horrendous trauma.
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I have experience working with an array of depression, anxiety, personality, and substance use concerns, as well as experience working with trauma-related sequalae.
I am rooted in an approach that predominantly pulls from existential-humanistic and psychodynamic psychologies. I believe that the client is the expert of their experience, and that their experience within the present can be connected to their experience of the past – creating and maintaining particular dynamics between the self and others. I also use the therapeutic relationship to inform the work – providing for corrective emotional experiences and empowering my clients to strive for the embodiment of an authentic self.
I have experience working with an array of depression, anxiety, personality, and substance use concerns, as well as experience working with trauma-related sequalae.
I am rooted in an approach that predominantly pulls from existential-humanistic and psychodynamic psychologies. I believe that the client is the expert of their experience, and that their experience within the present can be connected to their experience of the past – creating and maintaining particular dynamics between the self and others. I also use the therapeutic relationship to inform the work – providing for corrective emotional experiences and empowering my clients to strive for the embodiment of an authentic self.
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I have experience working with individuals who struggle with depression, trauma, anxiety, substance use, grief and bipolar disorder.
It takes courage to reach out for assistance, I want to applaud you for your bravery and willingness to invest time in yourself. I am passionate about working with people to set goals that are meaningful to them and feel achievable. I strive to meet each client where they are at when they walk in for each session and create a safe, non-judgmental environment where we can explore life challenges. I hope that as a team, we can strengthen coping skills, problem-solving abilities and create a future that is more in line with your values.
I have experience working with individuals who struggle with depression, trauma, anxiety, substance use, grief and bipolar disorder.
It takes courage to reach out for assistance, I want to applaud you for your bravery and willingness to invest time in yourself. I am passionate about working with people to set goals that are meaningful to them and feel achievable. I strive to meet each client where they are at when they walk in for each session and create a safe, non-judgmental environment where we can explore life challenges. I hope that as a team, we can strengthen coping skills, problem-solving abilities and create a future that is more in line with your values.
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Kandace Denaro
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Wales, PA 19454
I earned a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Immaculata University. I have worked in outpatient settings utilizing individual and group therapy, as well as couples and family therapy. I have experience working with individuals who struggle with interpersonal and self-esteem issues, substance use and co-occurring disorders, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to help you to achieve your goals, as trust, acceptance, humor and authenticity are central to my practice.
I earned a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Immaculata University. I have worked in outpatient settings utilizing individual and group therapy, as well as couples and family therapy. I have experience working with individuals who struggle with interpersonal and self-esteem issues, substance use and co-occurring disorders, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to help you to achieve your goals, as trust, acceptance, humor and authenticity are central to my practice.
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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.