Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Lindon, UT
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I have been trained in Child-Centered Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Expressive Art Therapy, and TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
Hi, I’m Mary Ann! I am excited to hear your story! You have had unique life experiences that have impacted you in many ways and have brought you to this moment of searching for increased healing and wellness. I am honored to be a witness to your journey of healing and to support you as you further develop your self-awareness and your personal insight. I believe that you already have within you the strength and the wisdom to continue to learn and to progress and to create the peace and the hope that you desire and deserve. And I am here to help you discover your way.
I have been trained in Child-Centered Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Expressive Art Therapy, and TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
Hi, I’m Mary Ann! I am excited to hear your story! You have had unique life experiences that have impacted you in many ways and have brought you to this moment of searching for increased healing and wellness. I am honored to be a witness to your journey of healing and to support you as you further develop your self-awareness and your personal insight. I believe that you already have within you the strength and the wisdom to continue to learn and to progress and to create the peace and the hope that you desire and deserve. And I am here to help you discover your way.
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Life happens to all of us and sometimes we need additional support. I want to be that support! Trauma isn't always from a big event, it can be a car accident, an incident at work, an unexpected loss or change. What is seen as trauma for one person might not be traumatic for another. Most of us have experienced trauma and since it isn't the same for everyone, I like to take a personalized approach. You are the expert in your life, so I want to work with you to create the best treatment plan for you to heal and move forward. There is strength in healing, but even more when you are not alone. It can be life changing and so worth it!
Life happens to all of us and sometimes we need additional support. I want to be that support! Trauma isn't always from a big event, it can be a car accident, an incident at work, an unexpected loss or change. What is seen as trauma for one person might not be traumatic for another. Most of us have experienced trauma and since it isn't the same for everyone, I like to take a personalized approach. You are the expert in your life, so I want to work with you to create the best treatment plan for you to heal and move forward. There is strength in healing, but even more when you are not alone. It can be life changing and so worth it!
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Jenn Mann
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR, CSAT-C, EFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lindon, UT 84042
Hi I'm Jenn. I specialize in treating eating disorders, trauma/ PTSD, shame, betrayal trauma, difficulties in relationships, grief/loss, and pornography/other sexual addiction. I also have years of experience working with clients with depression and anxiety, self harm, suicidality, and substance abuse. For 18+ years I've been privileged to work with adolescents, adults, couples and families to help them find healing and hope while I've worked in inpatient, residential treatment, intensive day programs, and outpatient therapy. I love being able to be a part of a persons journey of recovery and healing, and the process of change.
Hi I'm Jenn. I specialize in treating eating disorders, trauma/ PTSD, shame, betrayal trauma, difficulties in relationships, grief/loss, and pornography/other sexual addiction. I also have years of experience working with clients with depression and anxiety, self harm, suicidality, and substance abuse. For 18+ years I've been privileged to work with adolescents, adults, couples and families to help them find healing and hope while I've worked in inpatient, residential treatment, intensive day programs, and outpatient therapy. I love being able to be a part of a persons journey of recovery and healing, and the process of change.
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I have experience working with children, teens & adults who are recovering from trauma, wanting to improve their body image, finding relief from anxiety & more.
Hi! My name is Chloe and I would like to work with you! As a therapist, my approach is to meet you where you are and start from there. Although taking the first steps to healing can be difficult, I provide a compassionate and empathetic space for you to begin or continue that journey. I prioritize your goals and ambitions through a strength based approach, and value your input throughout the therapeutic process. I believe that each person is worthy of kindness and respect, and I strive to emulate that with my clients in therapy.
I have experience working with children, teens & adults who are recovering from trauma, wanting to improve their body image, finding relief from anxiety & more.
Hi! My name is Chloe and I would like to work with you! As a therapist, my approach is to meet you where you are and start from there. Although taking the first steps to healing can be difficult, I provide a compassionate and empathetic space for you to begin or continue that journey. I prioritize your goals and ambitions through a strength based approach, and value your input throughout the therapeutic process. I believe that each person is worthy of kindness and respect, and I strive to emulate that with my clients in therapy.
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I love using a combination of Trauma Focused-CBT and experiential therapies including play, sand tray, and art.
I am passionate about helping women and children heal and move through difficult life experiences. I want to help you gain confidence, build resilience and learn to trust your own inner wisdom while providing a safe, healing and compassionate environment. I have immediate availability and would love to be part of your healing journey.
I love using a combination of Trauma Focused-CBT and experiential therapies including play, sand tray, and art.
I am passionate about helping women and children heal and move through difficult life experiences. I want to help you gain confidence, build resilience and learn to trust your own inner wisdom while providing a safe, healing and compassionate environment. I have immediate availability and would love to be part of your healing journey.
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My specialties include helping those with attachment disorders, trauma, dissociation, abuse & neglect, depression, anxiety/social anxiety, OCD, grief/loss, ADHD, adolescent issues and family issues, and domestic violence.
Hello! I am Caitlin. I love working with individuals across the lifespan, families, adolescents, and youth, ages 5+. I am bilingual allowing for sessions in Spanish and English. I have had extensive training and experience in working with adolescents. I previously worked at three different residential treatment centers for teens 12-18 who struggled with displacement, family issues, sexual abuse trauma, emotional disorders and substance use disorders.
My specialties include helping those with attachment disorders, trauma, dissociation, abuse & neglect, depression, anxiety/social anxiety, OCD, grief/loss, ADHD, adolescent issues and family issues, and domestic violence.
Hello! I am Caitlin. I love working with individuals across the lifespan, families, adolescents, and youth, ages 5+. I am bilingual allowing for sessions in Spanish and English. I have had extensive training and experience in working with adolescents. I previously worked at three different residential treatment centers for teens 12-18 who struggled with displacement, family issues, sexual abuse trauma, emotional disorders and substance use disorders.
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Whether you experience anxiety, depression, trauma, gender/identity issues or suicidal thoughts I’m here to navigate your storm with you to create lasting change.
Throughout our lives we all face storms of many kinds. Often, we don’t even realize we’re in a storm or that the storm is over. My role as your therapist is help you travel through those storms and come out the other side different than who you were before. I believe that everyone is capable of change and healing, and my approach to therapy stems from that belief. I like to work from several approaches while using a variety of evidence-based modalities to fit your specific needs.
Whether you experience anxiety, depression, trauma, gender/identity issues or suicidal thoughts I’m here to navigate your storm with you to create lasting change.
Throughout our lives we all face storms of many kinds. Often, we don’t even realize we’re in a storm or that the storm is over. My role as your therapist is help you travel through those storms and come out the other side different than who you were before. I believe that everyone is capable of change and healing, and my approach to therapy stems from that belief. I like to work from several approaches while using a variety of evidence-based modalities to fit your specific needs.
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I have been working as a mental health therapist for 35 years. I specialize in substance abuse, sexual addiction, pornography addiction, partner betrayal, grief and loss, depression and anxiety, complex trauma, shame and sexual abuse/trauma. I am certified in EMDR, I am a certified sex and trauma therapist and certified in multiple addictions.
I have been working as a mental health therapist for 35 years. I specialize in substance abuse, sexual addiction, pornography addiction, partner betrayal, grief and loss, depression and anxiety, complex trauma, shame and sexual abuse/trauma. I am certified in EMDR, I am a certified sex and trauma therapist and certified in multiple addictions.
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Hailey Boggess
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lindon, UT 84042
Waitlist for new clients
I have the most experience working with trauma, attachment, anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, and perfectionism, but I love working with people to explore whatever unique challenges they are facing.
I believe your treatment needs to be as unique as you are! To guide our work, I use your intuitive sense about what you need from therapy, and an individualized combination of tools that work best for you. The main modalities I use are EMDR, IFS (or 'Parts Work'), art therapy, mindfulness, and somatic tools. I also love using mind-body science in treatment (sleep, food, nature, exercise). When working with children, I generally use art, play therapy, and sandtray therapy. My trained therapy dog Pippin (hypoallergenic) attends sessions as well! In my spare time you can find me mountain biking, snowboarding, reading, or crafting!
I have the most experience working with trauma, attachment, anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, and perfectionism, but I love working with people to explore whatever unique challenges they are facing.
I believe your treatment needs to be as unique as you are! To guide our work, I use your intuitive sense about what you need from therapy, and an individualized combination of tools that work best for you. The main modalities I use are EMDR, IFS (or 'Parts Work'), art therapy, mindfulness, and somatic tools. I also love using mind-body science in treatment (sleep, food, nature, exercise). When working with children, I generally use art, play therapy, and sandtray therapy. My trained therapy dog Pippin (hypoallergenic) attends sessions as well! In my spare time you can find me mountain biking, snowboarding, reading, or crafting!
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Leticia Tomaz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lindon, UT 84042 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with individuals who face trauma, eating disorders, body image challenges, insecurities, unhealthy relationships, partners who have an addiction, unstable family situations and ethnic or cultural discrimination.
One of my all-time favorite quotes is “broken crayons still color”. To understand that you can feel broken and still have value is vital. It means that your worthiness is not based upon the things that have happened to you. Nor is it based upon your mistakes, your outward appearance, or your lack of friendships. The list goes on and on. My personal belief of worthiness means that it applies to ALL and bears no cost, much like the concept of grace. This is a belief I try to bring into all my sessions.
I specialize in working with individuals who face trauma, eating disorders, body image challenges, insecurities, unhealthy relationships, partners who have an addiction, unstable family situations and ethnic or cultural discrimination.
One of my all-time favorite quotes is “broken crayons still color”. To understand that you can feel broken and still have value is vital. It means that your worthiness is not based upon the things that have happened to you. Nor is it based upon your mistakes, your outward appearance, or your lack of friendships. The list goes on and on. My personal belief of worthiness means that it applies to ALL and bears no cost, much like the concept of grace. This is a belief I try to bring into all my sessions.
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We will learn to notice your past/present pain, then through various trauma modalities we will learn to remove the pain/emotion without changing the memory.
In the Disney Movie, The Lion King, Rafiki the wise monkey says, “Oh yes, the past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it.” Being an avid Harry Potter and Disney fan has taught me a lot of things in my life. I have been a therapist for over 10 + years. I specialize in all types of traumas (i.e. family or origins, bullying, chronic health, divorce, adjustment issues, life change, grief, to all types of abuse and harm), depression, addiction, and anxiety. I work with individuals, families, couples, the LGBTQIA+ community, first responders/military, and ages 6-96+.
We will learn to notice your past/present pain, then through various trauma modalities we will learn to remove the pain/emotion without changing the memory.
In the Disney Movie, The Lion King, Rafiki the wise monkey says, “Oh yes, the past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it.” Being an avid Harry Potter and Disney fan has taught me a lot of things in my life. I have been a therapist for over 10 + years. I specialize in all types of traumas (i.e. family or origins, bullying, chronic health, divorce, adjustment issues, life change, grief, to all types of abuse and harm), depression, addiction, and anxiety. I work with individuals, families, couples, the LGBTQIA+ community, first responders/military, and ages 6-96+.
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McKayla Meza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lindon, UT 84042 (Online Only)
I passionately support women who struggle with anxiety, eating disorders, and birth trauma.
As someone who has looked for a therapist a few times, I understand how challenging and intimidating that search can feel. So, thank you for being here, and for having the strength and self-compassion to do the hardest part of therapy, and reach out for help. Whether you struggle with feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, or hopelessness, therapy can help you extend grace to yourself and recognize your intrinsic worth. You deserve a safe space to vent your frustrations, explore your authentic self, silence the painful, isolating voices of trauma, and learn new ways to cope with the mental and emotional burdens you are facing.
I passionately support women who struggle with anxiety, eating disorders, and birth trauma.
As someone who has looked for a therapist a few times, I understand how challenging and intimidating that search can feel. So, thank you for being here, and for having the strength and self-compassion to do the hardest part of therapy, and reach out for help. Whether you struggle with feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, or hopelessness, therapy can help you extend grace to yourself and recognize your intrinsic worth. You deserve a safe space to vent your frustrations, explore your authentic self, silence the painful, isolating voices of trauma, and learn new ways to cope with the mental and emotional burdens you are facing.
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Erica Murdoch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ECMH-E ®
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lindon, UT 84042
Hi I’m Erica! I am passionate about helping children and families. I work with children and their caregivers ages 0 and up! I enjoy using EMDR, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, art, sand tray, play, movement, and mindfulness in my approach. I completed advanced training in integrating EMDR with play and art for use with children and am currently part of a learning collaborative training in Child-Parent Psychotherapy, a treatment model for children ages 0-5 who have experienced trauma and their caregivers.
Hi I’m Erica! I am passionate about helping children and families. I work with children and their caregivers ages 0 and up! I enjoy using EMDR, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, art, sand tray, play, movement, and mindfulness in my approach. I completed advanced training in integrating EMDR with play and art for use with children and am currently part of a learning collaborative training in Child-Parent Psychotherapy, a treatment model for children ages 0-5 who have experienced trauma and their caregivers.
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Hi I'm Cameron. I specialize in treating sexual addiction, betrayal trauma, and PTSD. I believe that unresolved trauma is at the root of many mental health issues. As we heal from within and resolve past experiences we begin to find more peace in the present moment. I have found that talk therapy doesn't necessarily resolve trauma and that additional interventions are often needed. If you are looking for a very directed and focused approach that is geared towards finding relief from the symptoms of trauma, the approaches I use may be a good fit for you.
Hi I'm Cameron. I specialize in treating sexual addiction, betrayal trauma, and PTSD. I believe that unresolved trauma is at the root of many mental health issues. As we heal from within and resolve past experiences we begin to find more peace in the present moment. I have found that talk therapy doesn't necessarily resolve trauma and that additional interventions are often needed. If you are looking for a very directed and focused approach that is geared towards finding relief from the symptoms of trauma, the approaches I use may be a good fit for you.
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Hello! My name is Ellie. I feel passionate about supporting people on their individualized journey through life. I work with kids, teens, parents and adults. I have experience working with trauma, attachment, suicidal ideation and anxiety. I believe that each person is unique and has the ability to find answers and healing within themselves.
Hello! My name is Ellie. I feel passionate about supporting people on their individualized journey through life. I work with kids, teens, parents and adults. I have experience working with trauma, attachment, suicidal ideation and anxiety. I believe that each person is unique and has the ability to find answers and healing within themselves.
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I am an attachment-based therapist specializing in PTSD and complex trauma, particularly from various forms of abuse including childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and dissociative disorders. I also work with anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, OCD, ADHD, teen issues and parent-child relational issues.
I am an attachment-based therapist specializing in PTSD and complex trauma, particularly from various forms of abuse including childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and dissociative disorders. I also work with anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, OCD, ADHD, teen issues and parent-child relational issues.
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Brooke Wily Ibanez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lindon, UT 84042
I specialize in the the treatment of PTSD, grief and loss issues and problems related to relationships and attachment insecurities.
Hello there! My name is Brooke, and I am the owner and a therapist at Brookhaven Counseling. I am a licensed clinical social worker, and have been working in this field for over 20 years. I use a strengths based approach with my clients, and believe that each person has within them the ability to heal, grow, and find purpose and meaning in life. I love to walk beside my clients as they work through difficult issues, and as they discover the new insight and growth that inevitably appears on the other side of the struggle.
I specialize in the the treatment of PTSD, grief and loss issues and problems related to relationships and attachment insecurities.
Hello there! My name is Brooke, and I am the owner and a therapist at Brookhaven Counseling. I am a licensed clinical social worker, and have been working in this field for over 20 years. I use a strengths based approach with my clients, and believe that each person has within them the ability to heal, grow, and find purpose and meaning in life. I love to walk beside my clients as they work through difficult issues, and as they discover the new insight and growth that inevitably appears on the other side of the struggle.
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My personal philosophy on trauma informed psychotherapy is based on western & eastern influences & focuses on a three phase model developed by Dr. Judith Herman-stabilization, reprocessing, & re-connection. In therapy with individuals, I work together to honor your unique life history & explore the impact it has on your functioning. In my work I have discovered that amazingly, the natural healing capacity of the human brain runs so deep that even the parts of our lives that are causing us difficulty can guide us toward healing.
My personal philosophy on trauma informed psychotherapy is based on western & eastern influences & focuses on a three phase model developed by Dr. Judith Herman-stabilization, reprocessing, & re-connection. In therapy with individuals, I work together to honor your unique life history & explore the impact it has on your functioning. In my work I have discovered that amazingly, the natural healing capacity of the human brain runs so deep that even the parts of our lives that are causing us difficulty can guide us toward healing.
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Are you looking for a safe place to improve your life? I’d love to join you on that journey! I will meet you where you are and work with you to discover your road to healing. I am passionate about helping those who struggle with anxiety, depression, body image, relationship with food, relational struggles, addiction, and substance abuse. I enjoy working with teens and adults and I have a huge passion for empowering women. I love working with trauma and am honored to be involved in this healing process with my clients. I love seeing the light in my client’s eyes when they realize there is more to life than how they have been living.
Are you looking for a safe place to improve your life? I’d love to join you on that journey! I will meet you where you are and work with you to discover your road to healing. I am passionate about helping those who struggle with anxiety, depression, body image, relationship with food, relational struggles, addiction, and substance abuse. I enjoy working with teens and adults and I have a huge passion for empowering women. I love working with trauma and am honored to be involved in this healing process with my clients. I love seeing the light in my client’s eyes when they realize there is more to life than how they have been living.
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Hello, I am Kate! I love helping younger children ages 0-10. I also see teens up to 18 years old along with adults. I specialize in helping clients who are struggling with past trauma, anxiety, codependency, depression and perfectionism.
Hello, I am Kate! I love helping younger children ages 0-10. I also see teens up to 18 years old along with adults. I specialize in helping clients who are struggling with past trauma, anxiety, codependency, depression and perfectionism.
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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.