Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Springfield, MA
Trauma-informed, person-centered journey done your way with support.
My ideal client is somebody who embraces and trusts the process and is willing to share their experiences. Challenges can range based on the support they are seeking. Their needs can be anything from support, stabilization, resources for community-based support, and building a quality supportive network. Their goals are to increase autonomy and self-advocacy with the desire to have more good days and recover to be the best version of themselves.
Trauma-informed, person-centered journey done your way with support.
My ideal client is somebody who embraces and trusts the process and is willing to share their experiences. Challenges can range based on the support they are seeking. Their needs can be anything from support, stabilization, resources for community-based support, and building a quality supportive network. Their goals are to increase autonomy and self-advocacy with the desire to have more good days and recover to be the best version of themselves.
Cristen Sacco Dion
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, MA 01103
Waitlist for new clients
Have you faced challenges such as anxiety, depression, or trauma? Are you interested in nurturing contentment, embracing happiness, and constructing a fulfilling life? Whether you're new to therapy or have previously engaged in therapeutic work, we can collaborate to create a personalized treatment plan based on your unique desires and needs.
Hello and welcome! I'm glad that you're here. I'm Cristen, and I'd like to introduce myself as a compassionate Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. With over a decade of experience in providing psychotherapy to children and their families who are considered at-risk with a history of trauma, mental health diagnoses, and/or social services involvement.
Have you faced challenges such as anxiety, depression, or trauma? Are you interested in nurturing contentment, embracing happiness, and constructing a fulfilling life? Whether you're new to therapy or have previously engaged in therapeutic work, we can collaborate to create a personalized treatment plan based on your unique desires and needs.
Hello and welcome! I'm glad that you're here. I'm Cristen, and I'd like to introduce myself as a compassionate Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. With over a decade of experience in providing psychotherapy to children and their families who are considered at-risk with a history of trauma, mental health diagnoses, and/or social services involvement.
Nina Vitello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Springfield, MA 01108 (Online Only)
I specialize in treating complex trauma, grief, feelings of chronic disconnection, depression, anxiety, substance use, relational conflict, and difficulty with self esteem.
We are wired to flourish in connection, authenticity, mutual empathy, and mutual empowerment. Seeking help and beginning your transformational journey requires you to be vulnerable. We will work together to create a safe non-judgmental space for you to explore what has brought you to therapy, and identify what you would like to change through our work together.
I specialize in treating complex trauma, grief, feelings of chronic disconnection, depression, anxiety, substance use, relational conflict, and difficulty with self esteem.
We are wired to flourish in connection, authenticity, mutual empathy, and mutual empowerment. Seeking help and beginning your transformational journey requires you to be vulnerable. We will work together to create a safe non-judgmental space for you to explore what has brought you to therapy, and identify what you would like to change through our work together.
Additionally, I am currently undergoing certification in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), a proven treatment for trauma disorders.
My ideal client would be someone who is ready and willing to participate in treatment. I am comfortable with an array of different diagnoses and struggles. Their needs would include working towards tangible goals that we are able to breakdown in the treatment setting. They may want to work on self-esteem, depression, anxiety, PTSD symptoms etc. They would want to minimize their symptoms and improve everyday functioning. The goal would ultimately be to no longer need treatment as they have reached their goals.
Additionally, I am currently undergoing certification in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), a proven treatment for trauma disorders.
My ideal client would be someone who is ready and willing to participate in treatment. I am comfortable with an array of different diagnoses and struggles. Their needs would include working towards tangible goals that we are able to breakdown in the treatment setting. They may want to work on self-esteem, depression, anxiety, PTSD symptoms etc. They would want to minimize their symptoms and improve everyday functioning. The goal would ultimately be to no longer need treatment as they have reached their goals.
Zaida Govan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Springfield, MA 01151
As an advocate and a generalist social worker I am trained to work with people who have addiction issues, trauma, depression, anxiety and other disorders.
I am a social worker that does community activism. Many times people have problems because of the injustices built into our system. In my work in therapy I can help people to identify issues in their lives and give them skills to deal with situations they find themselves in. I want to remove stigma from mental health treatment by offering it to everyone. I am committed to treating people with every day issues that may negatively impact their lives so that they can move forward to have happy and successful lives. I want to listen to people and help them develop the skills they need.
As an advocate and a generalist social worker I am trained to work with people who have addiction issues, trauma, depression, anxiety and other disorders.
I am a social worker that does community activism. Many times people have problems because of the injustices built into our system. In my work in therapy I can help people to identify issues in their lives and give them skills to deal with situations they find themselves in. I want to remove stigma from mental health treatment by offering it to everyone. I am committed to treating people with every day issues that may negatively impact their lives so that they can move forward to have happy and successful lives. I want to listen to people and help them develop the skills they need.
I use a person-centered approach and trauma-informed practices and interventions, including DBT/CBT, Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy.
I have experience working with Individuals, Couples, and Families of First responders and marginalized communities struggling with the challenges of complex trauma impacting mental health, including Anxiety, Depressive disorders, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
I use a person-centered approach and trauma-informed practices and interventions, including DBT/CBT, Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy.
I have experience working with Individuals, Couples, and Families of First responders and marginalized communities struggling with the challenges of complex trauma impacting mental health, including Anxiety, Depressive disorders, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
I have aided people with a myriad of issues, including codependency, depression, anxiety, many forms of trauma, addiction, and metaphysical issues.
I feel my ideal client is one who is self-motivated in wanting to uncover what hides beneath their unresolved traumas, fears, and old survival modes.
I have aided people with a myriad of issues, including codependency, depression, anxiety, many forms of trauma, addiction, and metaphysical issues.
I feel my ideal client is one who is self-motivated in wanting to uncover what hides beneath their unresolved traumas, fears, and old survival modes.
I am a licensed psychologist, bilingual in English and Spanish. With over 17 years of experience working in community mental health, schools, nursing homes, healthcare system and private practice, I have served individuals from the age of 6 to 99 who have struggled with a wide variety of behavioral and mental health concerns including ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression and trauma. In order to treat mental health concerns, I have been trained in different models including DBT, CBT, TF-CBT, hypnosis and Accelerated Resolution Therapy. I also specialize in psychological testing for Autism, ADHD, dementia and R/O of other diagnoses.
I am a licensed psychologist, bilingual in English and Spanish. With over 17 years of experience working in community mental health, schools, nursing homes, healthcare system and private practice, I have served individuals from the age of 6 to 99 who have struggled with a wide variety of behavioral and mental health concerns including ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression and trauma. In order to treat mental health concerns, I have been trained in different models including DBT, CBT, TF-CBT, hypnosis and Accelerated Resolution Therapy. I also specialize in psychological testing for Autism, ADHD, dementia and R/O of other diagnoses.
Michelle L Colglazier
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springfield, MA 01118 (Online Only)
I specialize in addiction treatment and trauma.
We all get stuck sometimes in this overwhelming world. Let me help you learn the skills you need to navigate various life stressors, and restore a harmonious balance to your mental health. I work with all populations however, have specialized training and experience in the Veteran population as well as people who suffer with substance use.
I specialize in addiction treatment and trauma.
We all get stuck sometimes in this overwhelming world. Let me help you learn the skills you need to navigate various life stressors, and restore a harmonious balance to your mental health. I work with all populations however, have specialized training and experience in the Veteran population as well as people who suffer with substance use.
Over the past six years I have worked with clients and families who are working through anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidality, and self injurious behavior.
My ideal client is someone who is willing to work with me in order to achieve their goal. This includes being able to have back and forth conversation around ways to achieve that goal, as well as have the more difficult conversations when it comes to road blocks and the occasional self sabotaging behavior. I will always be honest in my assessments, and thoughts, and my hope would be that my client is as well.
Over the past six years I have worked with clients and families who are working through anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidality, and self injurious behavior.
My ideal client is someone who is willing to work with me in order to achieve their goal. This includes being able to have back and forth conversation around ways to achieve that goal, as well as have the more difficult conversations when it comes to road blocks and the occasional self sabotaging behavior. I will always be honest in my assessments, and thoughts, and my hope would be that my client is as well.
My ideal client has either experienced a past trauma and/or is dealing with anxiety or depression. This client can be someone diagnosed with ASD, as I enjoy working with neurodiverse populations. This client should want guidance and support to develop emotional regulation skills, build positive relationships with others, or process their emotional experiences. I can help support those going through various life transitions, as well as help people develop self-awareness and understanding.
My ideal client has either experienced a past trauma and/or is dealing with anxiety or depression. This client can be someone diagnosed with ASD, as I enjoy working with neurodiverse populations. This client should want guidance and support to develop emotional regulation skills, build positive relationships with others, or process their emotional experiences. I can help support those going through various life transitions, as well as help people develop self-awareness and understanding.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Springfield, MA 01108
Waitlist for new clients
In addition to treating trauma, I utilize EMDR to treat mood disorders, anxiety disorders, dissociation, and grief.
We all experience trauma and distress at some point in our lives. These past experiences, no matter how small or big they may seem, can take a toll on our mental health and act as a barrier to living the life we want to live. As an EMDR therapist, my practice is operated on the theory that our past experiences cause present distress and prevent us from reaching our goals.
In addition to treating trauma, I utilize EMDR to treat mood disorders, anxiety disorders, dissociation, and grief.
We all experience trauma and distress at some point in our lives. These past experiences, no matter how small or big they may seem, can take a toll on our mental health and act as a barrier to living the life we want to live. As an EMDR therapist, my practice is operated on the theory that our past experiences cause present distress and prevent us from reaching our goals.
Brittany Higginbotham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MFT, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Springfield, MA 01104 (Online Only)
Welcome to my practice! My name is Brittany Higginbotham, and I bring a decade of clinical experience to help you navigate life's challenges. I am an LPC in Connecticut and an LMHC in Massachusetts. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, which has enriched my eclectic approach to therapy. This versatility allows me to tailor my methods to suit each client's unique needs, ensuring a strong and effective therapeutic relationship. My areas of expertise include addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, adolescent challenges, and family issues.
Welcome to my practice! My name is Brittany Higginbotham, and I bring a decade of clinical experience to help you navigate life's challenges. I am an LPC in Connecticut and an LMHC in Massachusetts. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, which has enriched my eclectic approach to therapy. This versatility allows me to tailor my methods to suit each client's unique needs, ensuring a strong and effective therapeutic relationship. My areas of expertise include addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, adolescent challenges, and family issues.
My great passion is bringing healing to people who have been through a traumatic/stressful experience.
Hello, My name is Jordan Wilson. I am an outpatient therapist at Clearview Health & Wellness Group in Longmeadow, MA. I received my Bachelor’s of Social Work at Delaware state University in Dover, DE. I then went on to Springfield College in Springfield, MA where I received my MSW at the school of social work. Over the course of receiving an education I came to realize that when human beings experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel.
My great passion is bringing healing to people who have been through a traumatic/stressful experience.
Hello, My name is Jordan Wilson. I am an outpatient therapist at Clearview Health & Wellness Group in Longmeadow, MA. I received my Bachelor’s of Social Work at Delaware state University in Dover, DE. I then went on to Springfield College in Springfield, MA where I received my MSW at the school of social work. Over the course of receiving an education I came to realize that when human beings experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel.
EMDR has been used for trauma, but it has also been quite effective for those struggling with anxiety and depressive symptoms.
In today’s world people are struggling more than ever with depression and anxiety and other mental health disorders. It is imperative to find a therapist that is knowledgeable, empathetic and non-judgmental- I feel that I meet that criteria. I have been working in the mental health field for more than 15 years. I work with adults 18 and up who have been dealing with depression, mood disorders, trauma and substance use. I utilize a strength-based approach to therapy which provides clients with a sense of empowerment. I have a lot of experience working with co-occurring disorders and work closely with medication prescribers.
EMDR has been used for trauma, but it has also been quite effective for those struggling with anxiety and depressive symptoms.
In today’s world people are struggling more than ever with depression and anxiety and other mental health disorders. It is imperative to find a therapist that is knowledgeable, empathetic and non-judgmental- I feel that I meet that criteria. I have been working in the mental health field for more than 15 years. I work with adults 18 and up who have been dealing with depression, mood disorders, trauma and substance use. I utilize a strength-based approach to therapy which provides clients with a sense of empowerment. I have a lot of experience working with co-occurring disorders and work closely with medication prescribers.
Holistic Allies, Counseling Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC , LADC1, LICSWPR, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, MA 01103
Now accepting Medicare! In-Network for Medicaid in North Carolina, Connecticut, Massachusetts. Fully bilingual team of clinicians (English and Spanish) with different expertise; mood disorders, trauma, relationship issues, adoptions, geriatric, acculturation issues, and substance abuse, as well as trained and certified in Immigration evaluations. Click on the WEBSITE link and complete your referral in a minute! Counseling practice group. License in NC, SC, CT, MA, FL & PR.
Now accepting Medicare! In-Network for Medicaid in North Carolina, Connecticut, Massachusetts. Fully bilingual team of clinicians (English and Spanish) with different expertise; mood disorders, trauma, relationship issues, adoptions, geriatric, acculturation issues, and substance abuse, as well as trained and certified in Immigration evaluations. Click on the WEBSITE link and complete your referral in a minute! Counseling practice group. License in NC, SC, CT, MA, FL & PR.
Anne Most
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, MA 01103
I provide individual therapy for adults and older adolescents who are looking for new ways to make positive changes in their lives. I help people who are struggling with trauma, histories of abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, family or origin difficulties, life changes, and grief and loss. Through support, collaboration, and guidance, clients are able to improve interpersonal relationships, enhance coping skills, and develop a stronger and healthier sense of self.
I provide individual therapy for adults and older adolescents who are looking for new ways to make positive changes in their lives. I help people who are struggling with trauma, histories of abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, family or origin difficulties, life changes, and grief and loss. Through support, collaboration, and guidance, clients are able to improve interpersonal relationships, enhance coping skills, and develop a stronger and healthier sense of self.
I provide EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, to help clients disconnect completely from all of the negative ways the trauma affected them.
Are you feeling exhausted by the effort it takes to keep "pushing down" your worries and sadness? Especially if you have a history of trauma, it can feel like a losing battle keeping all of this at bay, but it doesn't have to. If you are ready for some relief, I can help. Acknowledging pain doesn't erase strength, and tending to it doesn't require "falling apart" in the process. I can help you put your past where it belongs: behind you. I start by strengthening the resiliency and coping strategies you already have, and adding more.
I provide EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, to help clients disconnect completely from all of the negative ways the trauma affected them.
Are you feeling exhausted by the effort it takes to keep "pushing down" your worries and sadness? Especially if you have a history of trauma, it can feel like a losing battle keeping all of this at bay, but it doesn't have to. If you are ready for some relief, I can help. Acknowledging pain doesn't erase strength, and tending to it doesn't require "falling apart" in the process. I can help you put your past where it belongs: behind you. I start by strengthening the resiliency and coping strategies you already have, and adding more.
My specialties include: Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Bipolar, Eating Disorders, Relationship Issues, Personality Disorders, Anger/Stress Management, ADD/ADHD, Behavioral Disorders, Adjustment Disorders and Post traumatic stress disorder.
Do you need help, for yourself and/or loved ones? I work with children, adolescence and adults in an individual, family, or group setting. I strive to develop a safe therapeutic relationship with my clients. My goal is to develop a treatment plan that is individualized and specific to the areas of your distress. We will focus on strengths as well as implementing positive coping skills and exploration of stressors that hinder success and happiness in one's life. My practice is fully functioning and has transitioned into our “new normal”. Together I will provide the safest place possible through the many measures we have useful to us.
My specialties include: Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Bipolar, Eating Disorders, Relationship Issues, Personality Disorders, Anger/Stress Management, ADD/ADHD, Behavioral Disorders, Adjustment Disorders and Post traumatic stress disorder.
Do you need help, for yourself and/or loved ones? I work with children, adolescence and adults in an individual, family, or group setting. I strive to develop a safe therapeutic relationship with my clients. My goal is to develop a treatment plan that is individualized and specific to the areas of your distress. We will focus on strengths as well as implementing positive coping skills and exploration of stressors that hinder success and happiness in one's life. My practice is fully functioning and has transitioned into our “new normal”. Together I will provide the safest place possible through the many measures we have useful to us.
Trusting your body/mind's inherent wisdom and ability to heal, we work together to transform trauma on the deepest level.
Suffering results from our disconnection from our self, our bodies, friends, families and world and the Divine. This may manifest as anxiety, depression or other difficulties depending on an individual's in-born biology and life experiences. I work collaboratively with each individual according to their needs and desires. I am most interested in facilitating lasting change at the deepest level.
Trusting your body/mind's inherent wisdom and ability to heal, we work together to transform trauma on the deepest level.
Suffering results from our disconnection from our self, our bodies, friends, families and world and the Divine. This may manifest as anxiety, depression or other difficulties depending on an individual's in-born biology and life experiences. I work collaboratively with each individual according to their needs and desires. I am most interested in facilitating lasting change at the deepest level.
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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.