Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Fircrest, WA
Dawn Lindsay
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MA, MHP
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Fircrest, WA 98466
You have quietly suffered for too long. You have faced a pain that is so dark and deep you haven’t thought about it in years. You’ve managed to bury the trauma enough to carry on with your life. People look at you and think, “They have got it all together.” But the pain is starting to surface. The past is catching up, and you can’t outrun it this time. You’re ready now. You’re ready to face the darkness and experience true healing. The good news is, you don’t have to face it alone.
You have quietly suffered for too long. You have faced a pain that is so dark and deep you haven’t thought about it in years. You’ve managed to bury the trauma enough to carry on with your life. People look at you and think, “They have got it all together.” But the pain is starting to surface. The past is catching up, and you can’t outrun it this time. You’re ready now. You’re ready to face the darkness and experience true healing. The good news is, you don’t have to face it alone.
Mikayla Lawson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fircrest, WA 98466
Welcome! I am a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families. My approach to therapy is genuine, warm, playful, and validating. I strongly believe in the importance of building resiliency to overcome adverse experiences. I have experience working with a variety of mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, self-esteem struggles, and mood dysregulation. I work with clients in building their own toolbox of skills to use in times of distress.
Welcome! I am a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families. My approach to therapy is genuine, warm, playful, and validating. I strongly believe in the importance of building resiliency to overcome adverse experiences. I have experience working with a variety of mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, self-esteem struggles, and mood dysregulation. I work with clients in building their own toolbox of skills to use in times of distress.
Annalise Hertler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fircrest, WA 98466
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy taking a creative approach to therapy and integrate trauma informed modalities to take an individualized approach to each case.
Whether it be navigating a stressful life transition, feeling out of control in your environment, or finally feeling ready to process your past—everyone could use some additional support sometimes. Whatever it may be, we can figure it out together! My practice is centered around a client focused, strengths based, and trauma informed perspective. At my core I believe that the therapeutic alliance and relationship are integral to the success of an intervention, and I enjoy utilizing humor to strengthen and develop the therapeutic relationship!
I enjoy taking a creative approach to therapy and integrate trauma informed modalities to take an individualized approach to each case.
Whether it be navigating a stressful life transition, feeling out of control in your environment, or finally feeling ready to process your past—everyone could use some additional support sometimes. Whatever it may be, we can figure it out together! My practice is centered around a client focused, strengths based, and trauma informed perspective. At my core I believe that the therapeutic alliance and relationship are integral to the success of an intervention, and I enjoy utilizing humor to strengthen and develop the therapeutic relationship!
Primrose Therapeutic Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Fircrest, WA 98466 (Online Only)
Last, (EMDR) is a type of Psychotherapy that aids individuals in their healing journey from complex trauma.
Hello! I am Natalia and as a licensed therapist in the state of Washington, I provide services to individuals who seek to improve their everyday life by creating self-awareness and body-mind connection through therapy and mindfulness. I aim to help individuals recognize the negative and positive patterns and work together to improve or reinforce them.
Last, (EMDR) is a type of Psychotherapy that aids individuals in their healing journey from complex trauma.
Hello! I am Natalia and as a licensed therapist in the state of Washington, I provide services to individuals who seek to improve their everyday life by creating self-awareness and body-mind connection through therapy and mindfulness. I aim to help individuals recognize the negative and positive patterns and work together to improve or reinforce them.
It can be a challenge to find a counselor that is not only a good fit, but has the knowledge to help with the concerns you are bringing to therapy. I work with both both children and adults in my practice and have spent the past 10 years specializing in treating depression, anxiety, behavioral concerns in children, and trauma/ PTSD using evidence-based treatments. Clients have described me as straight-forward as well as taking the time to understand their experience.
It can be a challenge to find a counselor that is not only a good fit, but has the knowledge to help with the concerns you are bringing to therapy. I work with both both children and adults in my practice and have spent the past 10 years specializing in treating depression, anxiety, behavioral concerns in children, and trauma/ PTSD using evidence-based treatments. Clients have described me as straight-forward as well as taking the time to understand their experience.
I can help with managing depression, stress, processing and making sense of trauma, coping with life adjustments, and seeking balance in one's life.
Telehealth Only: Accepting Clients: I work with clients who are motivated to become the best version of themselves and find ways to manage and keep balance with their mental health. I look at various aspects of wellness that contribute to your self-care and mental health, help understand where your thoughts and behaviors are stemming from, find ways to cope through life's challenges, and gain insight and reflection into yourself. I will help you gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to implement positive change in your life by tapping into your strengths, resources, and helping you identify your next steps.
I can help with managing depression, stress, processing and making sense of trauma, coping with life adjustments, and seeking balance in one's life.
Telehealth Only: Accepting Clients: I work with clients who are motivated to become the best version of themselves and find ways to manage and keep balance with their mental health. I look at various aspects of wellness that contribute to your self-care and mental health, help understand where your thoughts and behaviors are stemming from, find ways to cope through life's challenges, and gain insight and reflection into yourself. I will help you gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to implement positive change in your life by tapping into your strengths, resources, and helping you identify your next steps.
Using an integrative strength-based approach; I specialize in working with clients who are recovering from trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD), depression, and anxiety.
Hello, my name is Dr. Brown. My office is located in Fircrest, WA between Tacoma and University Place. I'm so glad you've decided to begin this journey of self-discovery and healing. I use a client-centered approach, collaborating with the client to develop self-awareness, healthy coping skills, and healing. I have specialized training from The Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology and can work with any issue related to diverse identities, sexuality, and relationships. I use EMDR in my practice, a technique helpful in working with trauma.
Using an integrative strength-based approach; I specialize in working with clients who are recovering from trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD), depression, and anxiety.
Hello, my name is Dr. Brown. My office is located in Fircrest, WA between Tacoma and University Place. I'm so glad you've decided to begin this journey of self-discovery and healing. I use a client-centered approach, collaborating with the client to develop self-awareness, healthy coping skills, and healing. I have specialized training from The Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology and can work with any issue related to diverse identities, sexuality, and relationships. I use EMDR in my practice, a technique helpful in working with trauma.
I am rooted in systemic theory but I am also trained in a variety of evidenced-based practices for behavior, depression, anxiety and trauma.
I believe an integral part of therapy and transformative change is creating a space where all individuals, regardless of their challenges feel welcomed and supported. I am committed to providing treatment that aligns with your individual values, needs and pace.
I am rooted in systemic theory but I am also trained in a variety of evidenced-based practices for behavior, depression, anxiety and trauma.
I believe an integral part of therapy and transformative change is creating a space where all individuals, regardless of their challenges feel welcomed and supported. I am committed to providing treatment that aligns with your individual values, needs and pace.
Hi there! I am a licensed mental health counselor in Washington with twelve years of experience working in a variety of mental health programs. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, relationship issues, parenting skills, and have additional training specializing in work with trauma. Please note, my experience with dissociative disorders cannot be considered a "specialization," I am actively in training to diagnose and treat dissociative disorders under supervision; I would consider myself "competent" and welcome any clients or systems seeking treatment to reach out.
Hi there! I am a licensed mental health counselor in Washington with twelve years of experience working in a variety of mental health programs. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, relationship issues, parenting skills, and have additional training specializing in work with trauma. Please note, my experience with dissociative disorders cannot be considered a "specialization," I am actively in training to diagnose and treat dissociative disorders under supervision; I would consider myself "competent" and welcome any clients or systems seeking treatment to reach out.
I specialize in trauma, depression and anxiety with children, adolescents and adults.
As a therapist, I'm passionate about providing my clients with a safe, trusting, kind and understanding place to work through their most pressing concerns. For over 10 years I've used evidence-based and solution-focused therapy to help my clients build the tools and techniques that have been proven effective in navigating the difficulties of life.
I specialize in trauma, depression and anxiety with children, adolescents and adults.
As a therapist, I'm passionate about providing my clients with a safe, trusting, kind and understanding place to work through their most pressing concerns. For over 10 years I've used evidence-based and solution-focused therapy to help my clients build the tools and techniques that have been proven effective in navigating the difficulties of life.
My work is trauma- informed, skills based, with self-exploration and humanistic approaches.
I believe in the importance of building a therapeutic relationship and connection with my clients in a safe environment for them to be heard and understood. I help clients better understand and accept themselves, while using their strengths to create positive, meaningful changes in their lives. I treat a wide variety of issues using individualized treatment modalities based on clients’ needs and the aspects of themselves and their lives they want to grow and work on.
My work is trauma- informed, skills based, with self-exploration and humanistic approaches.
I believe in the importance of building a therapeutic relationship and connection with my clients in a safe environment for them to be heard and understood. I help clients better understand and accept themselves, while using their strengths to create positive, meaningful changes in their lives. I treat a wide variety of issues using individualized treatment modalities based on clients’ needs and the aspects of themselves and their lives they want to grow and work on.
Michelle Van Aken Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
Counselor, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Fircrest, WA 98466
I am an interactive, attuned and trauma informed therapist.
As a compassionate and attuned therapist and Brainspotting practitioner, my mission is to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore and transform the challenges you face. Together, we will unlock the power of your brain's natural healing abilities, leading you towards a more fulfilling and authentic life. I am a dedicated and empathic therapist with a passion for helping navigate emotional landscapes. With specialized training in Brainspotting, a cutting-edge approach in trauma and stress resolution, as well as other modalities, I offer you a unique therapeutic experience tailored to your specific needs.
I am an interactive, attuned and trauma informed therapist.
As a compassionate and attuned therapist and Brainspotting practitioner, my mission is to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore and transform the challenges you face. Together, we will unlock the power of your brain's natural healing abilities, leading you towards a more fulfilling and authentic life. I am a dedicated and empathic therapist with a passion for helping navigate emotional landscapes. With specialized training in Brainspotting, a cutting-edge approach in trauma and stress resolution, as well as other modalities, I offer you a unique therapeutic experience tailored to your specific needs.
Lou Bradford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fircrest, WA 98466 (Online Only)
Many of my clients are taking the first steps in processing childhood trauma and challenges.
Hi! I'm Lou. I work with queer and trans young adults. Therapy can be challenging, but it can also be beautiful and healing. It is my goal to meet you with compassion, support, and a safe space to help you through whatever difficulties or pain you may be experiencing. As a part of the Queer and trans community, I understand how important representation and connection is. Of course, we all have our own unique stories. Your story is not my story, and my story is not yours. However, I find that it is incredibly helpful (and dare I say, healing even) to have that common understanding and shared experience with my clients.
Many of my clients are taking the first steps in processing childhood trauma and challenges.
Hi! I'm Lou. I work with queer and trans young adults. Therapy can be challenging, but it can also be beautiful and healing. It is my goal to meet you with compassion, support, and a safe space to help you through whatever difficulties or pain you may be experiencing. As a part of the Queer and trans community, I understand how important representation and connection is. Of course, we all have our own unique stories. Your story is not my story, and my story is not yours. However, I find that it is incredibly helpful (and dare I say, healing even) to have that common understanding and shared experience with my clients.
Valerie St. John
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fircrest, WA 98466
Waitlist for new clients
I use a past, present, and future approach to connect your current life patterns to your past traumas and automatic thoughts/emotions.
My treatment helps increase self-awareness and insight while challenging unbalanced thought processes. Enhancing self-worth and self-acceptance is a core theme for my clients. Common issues I work with are depression, anxiety, disordered eating, PTSD/ trauma, panic, mild dissociation, perfectionism, people-pleasing, codependency, and performance anxiety. My trauma-informed and integrative approach involves a reflective, person-centered openness, where you can develop introspection, safely release emotions, and discover your true authentic self.
I use a past, present, and future approach to connect your current life patterns to your past traumas and automatic thoughts/emotions.
My treatment helps increase self-awareness and insight while challenging unbalanced thought processes. Enhancing self-worth and self-acceptance is a core theme for my clients. Common issues I work with are depression, anxiety, disordered eating, PTSD/ trauma, panic, mild dissociation, perfectionism, people-pleasing, codependency, and performance anxiety. My trauma-informed and integrative approach involves a reflective, person-centered openness, where you can develop introspection, safely release emotions, and discover your true authentic self.
Sala Tauanu'u Afalava
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Fircrest, WA 98466 (Online Only)
To everyone that knows you – you’ve got it all together. But to be honest, the unresolved pain of past trauma negatively affects your mind, body, and overall well-being. Years of unresolved issues leaves you feel tired, overwhelmed and exhausted. You’re not sure how long you can keep up the facade. Perhaps you have been living up to other people’s expectations in addition to your own, and the load feels heavy.
To everyone that knows you – you’ve got it all together. But to be honest, the unresolved pain of past trauma negatively affects your mind, body, and overall well-being. Years of unresolved issues leaves you feel tired, overwhelmed and exhausted. You’re not sure how long you can keep up the facade. Perhaps you have been living up to other people’s expectations in addition to your own, and the load feels heavy.
Bryan Foster Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Fircrest, WA 98466 (Online Only)
I also specialize in trauma treatment & working with children/teens.
Exclusively telehealth/virtual. Accepting new clients. I HELP people. Whether your relationship is in turmoil or you are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, or grief. If it's helping your child with behavior/emotional issues, or any other health/emotional concern. I have 20 years experience helping families and individuals navigate through the storms of life. I can help you do the same. I believe in giving clients (you) practical/useable tools that will help you overcome the worst that life can throw at you and enrich your life when the sailing is smooth. It's time to invest in yourself through the benefits of therapy.
I also specialize in trauma treatment & working with children/teens.
Exclusively telehealth/virtual. Accepting new clients. I HELP people. Whether your relationship is in turmoil or you are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, or grief. If it's helping your child with behavior/emotional issues, or any other health/emotional concern. I have 20 years experience helping families and individuals navigate through the storms of life. I can help you do the same. I believe in giving clients (you) practical/useable tools that will help you overcome the worst that life can throw at you and enrich your life when the sailing is smooth. It's time to invest in yourself through the benefits of therapy.
It’s my life’s work to walk with people through the difficult terrain of the wounded layer – to help you heal the places you've been traumatized -- while discovering and making space for the vibrant, indomitable core self that's been waiting for you all along.
All of us, including you, were born with a core self that’s vibrant, inviolable, and indomitable. It’s still there inside, waiting patiently for each of us to work through the layers of difficulties, frustrations, and self-doubt that have accumulated over the years. When we do that difficult work, we’re able to live more from the core self and less from the wounded layer that so many of us have adopted out of painful necessity. In therapy we'll clarify confusions, heal the hurt places, and connect with your core self so you can live with more ease, truth, and self-love.
It’s my life’s work to walk with people through the difficult terrain of the wounded layer – to help you heal the places you've been traumatized -- while discovering and making space for the vibrant, indomitable core self that's been waiting for you all along.
All of us, including you, were born with a core self that’s vibrant, inviolable, and indomitable. It’s still there inside, waiting patiently for each of us to work through the layers of difficulties, frustrations, and self-doubt that have accumulated over the years. When we do that difficult work, we’re able to live more from the core self and less from the wounded layer that so many of us have adopted out of painful necessity. In therapy we'll clarify confusions, heal the hurt places, and connect with your core self so you can live with more ease, truth, and self-love.
Sally H Kim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Fircrest, WA 98466 (Online Only)
Feeling unsteady, lost, overwhelmed? Does it feel like it's all on you, alone? Seems hard to move, or maybe, it's hard to stop moving because you're afraid of what might happen if you slowed down, if you paused? Maybe it all started with a loss of a loved one, a job transition, a break-up, new relationship, or when you had children. Maybe it started long ago, and it's painful to think about. Whenever it started, did you lose yourself along the way? Are you wondering if you'll be able to enjoy relationships, work, home, yourself, again, or how you'll trust your ability to survive and thrive?
Feeling unsteady, lost, overwhelmed? Does it feel like it's all on you, alone? Seems hard to move, or maybe, it's hard to stop moving because you're afraid of what might happen if you slowed down, if you paused? Maybe it all started with a loss of a loved one, a job transition, a break-up, new relationship, or when you had children. Maybe it started long ago, and it's painful to think about. Whenever it started, did you lose yourself along the way? Are you wondering if you'll be able to enjoy relationships, work, home, yourself, again, or how you'll trust your ability to survive and thrive?
Surviving something traumatic, negative self talk and low self worth often leave us feeling disconnected, second guessing and unhappy in our life. Sometimes we logically believe "I'm enough", "I'm safe", or "I did the best I could" but emotionally, we struggle to believe and feel it. Or maybe, you've tried talk therapy and are looking to do more than just "talk about it" with EMDR. You're not alone in being negatively impacted by your experiences and you do deserve a life you can enjoy.
Surviving something traumatic, negative self talk and low self worth often leave us feeling disconnected, second guessing and unhappy in our life. Sometimes we logically believe "I'm enough", "I'm safe", or "I did the best I could" but emotionally, we struggle to believe and feel it. Or maybe, you've tried talk therapy and are looking to do more than just "talk about it" with EMDR. You're not alone in being negatively impacted by your experiences and you do deserve a life you can enjoy.
Are you seeking compassionate support? Look no further! As a seasoned therapist, I offer individual and family therapy services with a neurodiversity focus. Whether you’re a teen, young adult, or a family in transition, I’m here for you. Let’s navigate life’s challenges together. Autism Support: Families and individuals impacted by autism find a safe space here. I am highly trained and experienced in working with autism. Transition Guidance: Whether it’s adolescence or major life changes (divorce, moving, etc), I’ve got your back. Discover your strengths, embrace your uniqueness, and thrive! Contact me today.
Are you seeking compassionate support? Look no further! As a seasoned therapist, I offer individual and family therapy services with a neurodiversity focus. Whether you’re a teen, young adult, or a family in transition, I’m here for you. Let’s navigate life’s challenges together. Autism Support: Families and individuals impacted by autism find a safe space here. I am highly trained and experienced in working with autism. Transition Guidance: Whether it’s adolescence or major life changes (divorce, moving, etc), I’ve got your back. Discover your strengths, embrace your uniqueness, and thrive! Contact me today.
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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.