Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Soddy Daisy, TN
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Lynn Helwig
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
My focus: Narcissistic abuse, PTSD, trauma, domestic violence mood disorders/depression, anxiety and thinking disorders.
Are you struggling to heal after leaving a toxic relationship? Do you feel as though you’ve lost yourself or you don’t even know who you are? Is it difficult to express your feelings or thoughts? Perhaps you are experiencing tension or communication problems in your relationships? If you have, or are experiencing any of these issues, I would be honored to walk with you and help you navigate your way to confidence, freedom and healing. I work with adults and approach therapy from a Christian worldview. I integrate faith into the counseling process by request.
My focus: Narcissistic abuse, PTSD, trauma, domestic violence mood disorders/depression, anxiety and thinking disorders.
Are you struggling to heal after leaving a toxic relationship? Do you feel as though you’ve lost yourself or you don’t even know who you are? Is it difficult to express your feelings or thoughts? Perhaps you are experiencing tension or communication problems in your relationships? If you have, or are experiencing any of these issues, I would be honored to walk with you and help you navigate your way to confidence, freedom and healing. I work with adults and approach therapy from a Christian worldview. I integrate faith into the counseling process by request.
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Lauren Elise Peterson
MS, BC-DMT, RYT-200
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 (Online Only)
I work with adults who are seeking greater connection to their bodies and innate creativity. Adults seeking personal transformation will develop their intuition and enhance their connection to self and others through dance/movement therapy. Whether someone has never danced before or has a movement background, this work can help heal trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, and disordered eating. Many clients wonder if this is doable in telehealth, and it is! We also use a great deal of talking, implementing coping skills, optional homework, and EMDR when appropriate.
I work with adults who are seeking greater connection to their bodies and innate creativity. Adults seeking personal transformation will develop their intuition and enhance their connection to self and others through dance/movement therapy. Whether someone has never danced before or has a movement background, this work can help heal trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, and disordered eating. Many clients wonder if this is doable in telehealth, and it is! We also use a great deal of talking, implementing coping skills, optional homework, and EMDR when appropriate.
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Doug Kinnard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
My passion is to help the people who have spent their lives helping others. I recently retired after 27 years in the fire service and believe this experience makes me uniquely equipped to help first responders. My practice is trauma based and I offer EMDR to help deal with the trauma in the lives of my clients. While I hope to work with many first responders this is not the only focus of my service. I have nearly 10 years experience in treating addictions. My practice is open to individual, couple, and group therapy.
My passion is to help the people who have spent their lives helping others. I recently retired after 27 years in the fire service and believe this experience makes me uniquely equipped to help first responders. My practice is trauma based and I offer EMDR to help deal with the trauma in the lives of my clients. While I hope to work with many first responders this is not the only focus of my service. I have nearly 10 years experience in treating addictions. My practice is open to individual, couple, and group therapy.
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Danielle Davis
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 (Online Only)
I understand the hurt, anger and guilt you've been experiencing with complex trauma and will navigate you through uncharted territory with empathy, support, and grace.
Have you been a victim of abuse or struggle with substance use issues? I have lived experience that can guide you through these struggles and the knowledge of concrete evidence-based practices that can help you succeed in your positive progression.
I understand the hurt, anger and guilt you've been experiencing with complex trauma and will navigate you through uncharted territory with empathy, support, and grace.
Have you been a victim of abuse or struggle with substance use issues? I have lived experience that can guide you through these struggles and the knowledge of concrete evidence-based practices that can help you succeed in your positive progression.
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Mollie Sykes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
I have training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Helping others has always been a part of my heart. I enjoy working with all ages but particularly enjoy working with the adolescent population. Adolescents is such a pivotal and impressionable stage of life where they are learning and exploring their own beliefs and ideas. No matter what I believe in being transparent, kind, honest, and genuine within the therapeutic relationship. I strive to make sure my clients have answers about the therapeutic process and feel comfortable.
I have training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Helping others has always been a part of my heart. I enjoy working with all ages but particularly enjoy working with the adolescent population. Adolescents is such a pivotal and impressionable stage of life where they are learning and exploring their own beliefs and ideas. No matter what I believe in being transparent, kind, honest, and genuine within the therapeutic relationship. I strive to make sure my clients have answers about the therapeutic process and feel comfortable.
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Sensory-based therapy can change the way a person feels using the senses, and therefore, it may also be beneficial for those that have experienced trauma.
Whether you are clumsy, always “on the go”, have difficulty managing emotions and/or concentrating, or are sensitive to things like lights, sounds, food, or textures in clothing, occupational therapy may help with life’s day-to-day stressors. As an OT, I collaborate with children, adults, and their families to find and refine solutions for a more meaningful life. Using a client-centered approach, I use the strengths and interests of my client to help manage stress and improve areas of life that may be difficult.
Sensory-based therapy can change the way a person feels using the senses, and therefore, it may also be beneficial for those that have experienced trauma.
Whether you are clumsy, always “on the go”, have difficulty managing emotions and/or concentrating, or are sensitive to things like lights, sounds, food, or textures in clothing, occupational therapy may help with life’s day-to-day stressors. As an OT, I collaborate with children, adults, and their families to find and refine solutions for a more meaningful life. Using a client-centered approach, I use the strengths and interests of my client to help manage stress and improve areas of life that may be difficult.
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Ryan Danielle Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 (Online Only)
Are you seeking inner peace? Desperate for relief from the troubles surrounding you? Anxious, scared, lonely, sad or confused? It can be hard raising children. Typically after giving birth many moms find themselves in a sea of emotions. In this stage of life that can be labeled “blissful,” it may actually feel overwhelming. Your idea of being a perfect parent is shattered on the floor, along with the heaps of laundry and scattered toys. Your childhood trauma may be getting triggered and it can feel exhausting. You want to be fully present for your family and more importantly yourself. This is the time to reach out and get help.
Are you seeking inner peace? Desperate for relief from the troubles surrounding you? Anxious, scared, lonely, sad or confused? It can be hard raising children. Typically after giving birth many moms find themselves in a sea of emotions. In this stage of life that can be labeled “blissful,” it may actually feel overwhelming. Your idea of being a perfect parent is shattered on the floor, along with the heaps of laundry and scattered toys. Your childhood trauma may be getting triggered and it can feel exhausting. You want to be fully present for your family and more importantly yourself. This is the time to reach out and get help.
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Megan Kelley Witty
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
I enjoy working with clients of all ages who struggle with anxiety, depression, transition issues, PTSD, parenting concerns, LGBTQ+ community issues, and relationship issues.
Hi, I'm glad you are here! I truly believe that every person has the ability to heal, adapt and grow. It is my goal as a counselor to help clients of all ages discover their strengths, develop healthy coping skills, and grow in resiliency as they take steps toward achieving their life goals and heal from past trauma. I look forward to learning about the life and story of each new client. I listen without judgment to the history and circumstances that bring each client to counseling. As I gain understanding of each client’s situation, I come alongside them to clarify or establish counseling goals. Then we can put in the work!
I enjoy working with clients of all ages who struggle with anxiety, depression, transition issues, PTSD, parenting concerns, LGBTQ+ community issues, and relationship issues.
Hi, I'm glad you are here! I truly believe that every person has the ability to heal, adapt and grow. It is my goal as a counselor to help clients of all ages discover their strengths, develop healthy coping skills, and grow in resiliency as they take steps toward achieving their life goals and heal from past trauma. I look forward to learning about the life and story of each new client. I listen without judgment to the history and circumstances that bring each client to counseling. As I gain understanding of each client’s situation, I come alongside them to clarify or establish counseling goals. Then we can put in the work!
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Reese Armstrong
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
As a counselor, my goal is to work collaboratively with clients in helping them find ways to get back on their feet. Whether it is a habit you are trying to quit, a past experience that continues to bother you, a conflict in a relationship that never seems to resolve, or crippling anxiety and depression, I believe we all have complex and unique stories that require thoughtful and individualized care. I take it as a great privilege to sit with people as they navigate their journey and would be honored to work with you.
As a counselor, my goal is to work collaboratively with clients in helping them find ways to get back on their feet. Whether it is a habit you are trying to quit, a past experience that continues to bother you, a conflict in a relationship that never seems to resolve, or crippling anxiety and depression, I believe we all have complex and unique stories that require thoughtful and individualized care. I take it as a great privilege to sit with people as they navigate their journey and would be honored to work with you.
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I am certified to utilize Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and am working towards becoming a registered play therapist.
My practice is centered around helping women and children cope with difficult emotions and express themselves with confidence. When children experience big emotions, they usually do not know how to talk about them. Kids teach us so much about their inner world if we just watch them play. I am passionate about helping kids have a better understanding of their emotions, learn to regulate them, and support caregivers with strengthen their relationship with their child. I also aim to empower women to set boundaries, process emotions, and heal from traumatic events. I follow your pace and give you space to heal in your own time.
I am certified to utilize Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and am working towards becoming a registered play therapist.
My practice is centered around helping women and children cope with difficult emotions and express themselves with confidence. When children experience big emotions, they usually do not know how to talk about them. Kids teach us so much about their inner world if we just watch them play. I am passionate about helping kids have a better understanding of their emotions, learn to regulate them, and support caregivers with strengthen their relationship with their child. I also aim to empower women to set boundaries, process emotions, and heal from traumatic events. I follow your pace and give you space to heal in your own time.
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Laura Salazar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Hixson, TN 37343
Waitlist for new clients
My background in treating childhood trauma has shifted into working with pregnant and postpartum families.
You envisioned your birth to be a beautiful beginning to your baby's life, and are now wondering how this could have happened. People say "at least you're okay and the baby is safe now." But it's not that comforting. You don't feel safe or confident that your baby is okay and you doubt yourself. Of course hormones are raging, but are all these feelings normal? You may be feeling helpless, scared, or grieving the freedom you had before becoming a parent. You have a constant voice asking you if you really are good enough and reminding you that everyone’s judging you for every decision you make as a parent.
My background in treating childhood trauma has shifted into working with pregnant and postpartum families.
You envisioned your birth to be a beautiful beginning to your baby's life, and are now wondering how this could have happened. People say "at least you're okay and the baby is safe now." But it's not that comforting. You don't feel safe or confident that your baby is okay and you doubt yourself. Of course hormones are raging, but are all these feelings normal? You may be feeling helpless, scared, or grieving the freedom you had before becoming a parent. You have a constant voice asking you if you really are good enough and reminding you that everyone’s judging you for every decision you make as a parent.
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I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who has practiced therapy since 2008. I prefer to counsel from Christian perspective but will adjust to my client's needs. I have significant experience working with trauma, anxiety, and chronic mental illness. I enjoy working with married couples and helping individuals overcome past trauma especially. I am trained to work with individuals, families, or couples on a variety of issues.
I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who has practiced therapy since 2008. I prefer to counsel from Christian perspective but will adjust to my client's needs. I have significant experience working with trauma, anxiety, and chronic mental illness. I enjoy working with married couples and helping individuals overcome past trauma especially. I am trained to work with individuals, families, or couples on a variety of issues.
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Whoever said “Time heals all wounds” clearly never experienced trauma. When you face something so painful that it feels like it leaves a permanent mark on you, time doesn’t just make that go away. The good news is, healing is possible. You don’t have to suffer like this forever. As a mental health therapist, I work with people who have experienced deep hurt from other people. Maybe it was a parent who never seemed to have time for you. A spouse who belittled you. That family member who violated you. Or the friend who abandoned you.
Whoever said “Time heals all wounds” clearly never experienced trauma. When you face something so painful that it feels like it leaves a permanent mark on you, time doesn’t just make that go away. The good news is, healing is possible. You don’t have to suffer like this forever. As a mental health therapist, I work with people who have experienced deep hurt from other people. Maybe it was a parent who never seemed to have time for you. A spouse who belittled you. That family member who violated you. Or the friend who abandoned you.
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My approach to personal growth is rooted in the notion that therapy is soul work. I believe each person has a deep, intuitive connection to their own inner world, but this world is often obscured by the trials of everyday life. The pathway to our inner world becomes darkest when we continue to live with manifestations of trauma. This may look like depression, anxiety, relational dysfunction, a constant state of fight or flight, or profound grief. If this feels like your experience, I hope to support you in awakening your natural wisdom and healing abilities. You may be seeking relief, but you are worthy and capable of restoration.
My approach to personal growth is rooted in the notion that therapy is soul work. I believe each person has a deep, intuitive connection to their own inner world, but this world is often obscured by the trials of everyday life. The pathway to our inner world becomes darkest when we continue to live with manifestations of trauma. This may look like depression, anxiety, relational dysfunction, a constant state of fight or flight, or profound grief. If this feels like your experience, I hope to support you in awakening your natural wisdom and healing abilities. You may be seeking relief, but you are worthy and capable of restoration.
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Jerelyn Gentry Lee
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hixson, TN 37343
I am convinced that there is incredible power and healing in experiencing genuine, authentic relationships. Struggles related to life transitions, grief, trauma, sexuality/gender identity, spirituality (specifically involving church hurt, spiritual trauma, deconstruction, and reconstruction of faith) might be weighing on you.
I am convinced that there is incredible power and healing in experiencing genuine, authentic relationships. Struggles related to life transitions, grief, trauma, sexuality/gender identity, spirituality (specifically involving church hurt, spiritual trauma, deconstruction, and reconstruction of faith) might be weighing on you.
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Working with complex trauma, anxiety, Autism, and ADHD at an all girls facility has highlighted my passion in continuing to work with children, women, and families.
“Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible...” Is a statement Magnolia Tree Therapy hopes to offer in addition to building resilience, strength, love and joy. Magnolia Tree Therapy was created to offer a warm, genuine, and collaborative approach for children to build hope, families to find connection, and women to find themselves again.
Working with complex trauma, anxiety, Autism, and ADHD at an all girls facility has highlighted my passion in continuing to work with children, women, and families.
“Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible...” Is a statement Magnolia Tree Therapy hopes to offer in addition to building resilience, strength, love and joy. Magnolia Tree Therapy was created to offer a warm, genuine, and collaborative approach for children to build hope, families to find connection, and women to find themselves again.
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I offer support in facing and gaining mastery over life’s many struggles, including but not limited to the following areas: trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and addiction. I also provide encouragement and collaborated direction for those desiring to become the best possible version of themselves.
I offer support in facing and gaining mastery over life’s many struggles, including but not limited to the following areas: trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and addiction. I also provide encouragement and collaborated direction for those desiring to become the best possible version of themselves.
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Brian Clinton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Hixson, TN 37343 (Online Only)
I utilize Trauma Informed Hypnotherapy and other solution-oriented strategies to resolve symptoms that come from past traumatic experiences.
My goal is to help people discover their own ability to achieve change in their lives. Many times I hear people describe themselves as broken or damaged because they are unable to just "get over it". Often, these degrading narratives overwhelm and we can find ourselves experiencing anxiety, depression and even substance abuse issues. The good news is that using modern, evidence-based techniques we can not only resolve the issues that have led you to seek counseling, but make you better equipped in the future to handle life challenges as they arise.
I utilize Trauma Informed Hypnotherapy and other solution-oriented strategies to resolve symptoms that come from past traumatic experiences.
My goal is to help people discover their own ability to achieve change in their lives. Many times I hear people describe themselves as broken or damaged because they are unable to just "get over it". Often, these degrading narratives overwhelm and we can find ourselves experiencing anxiety, depression and even substance abuse issues. The good news is that using modern, evidence-based techniques we can not only resolve the issues that have led you to seek counseling, but make you better equipped in the future to handle life challenges as they arise.
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Melanie DeWerff
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, LPCC, CPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hixson, TN 37343
My experience covers trauma, sexual abuse victims, depression, anxiety, PTSD, domestic abuse victims, anger management, dysfunctional family systems, suicide, and negative core beliefs.
Eclectic, spiritually bent, and sacredly genuine. I utilize creativity and work from an embodied healing approach. I will lovingly challenge you; while lovingly supporting you. I want to help you connect to, and operate from, your True Self. Out of the box thinker; life does not fit in a box; therefore, therapy does not fit in a box. Connect to what a fulfilled life looks like for you; and, then how to live that life. Shedding of old patterns and transition into your genuine self. Also, offer energy work.
My experience covers trauma, sexual abuse victims, depression, anxiety, PTSD, domestic abuse victims, anger management, dysfunctional family systems, suicide, and negative core beliefs.
Eclectic, spiritually bent, and sacredly genuine. I utilize creativity and work from an embodied healing approach. I will lovingly challenge you; while lovingly supporting you. I want to help you connect to, and operate from, your True Self. Out of the box thinker; life does not fit in a box; therefore, therapy does not fit in a box. Connect to what a fulfilled life looks like for you; and, then how to live that life. Shedding of old patterns and transition into your genuine self. Also, offer energy work.
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Patricia A Grady LMFT Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hixson, TN 37343 (Online Only)
Patricia received her Master of Science from Lee University in 2016. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the State of Tennessee. Patricia's counseling services are available via telehealth. Patricia is trained and experienced in trauma, grief, depression, anxiety and simply adjusting to life. Her treatment model is trauma-informed and integrative psychotherapy including clinical training in TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Level 1 Complex Trauma Treatment Professional Training, current training telehealth trauma certification.
Patricia received her Master of Science from Lee University in 2016. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the State of Tennessee. Patricia's counseling services are available via telehealth. Patricia is trained and experienced in trauma, grief, depression, anxiety and simply adjusting to life. Her treatment model is trauma-informed and integrative psychotherapy including clinical training in TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Level 1 Complex Trauma Treatment Professional Training, current training telehealth trauma certification.
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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.