Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Newcastle, WA
My therapeutic approach addresses trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and early childhood wounding.
Therapy can be a powerful vehicle for insight and self-discovery. Working together, we will explore self-defeating thoughts, patterns, and behaviors so that you can cultivate a more compassionate and loving relationship with yourself and others. As we move through a process of self-discovery, one that recognizes your unique strengths, I will help you gain insight and balance so that you can more effectively meet life’s challenges and create lasting change. I believe in the resilience of the human spirit and heart to transcend and transform personal challenges.
My therapeutic approach addresses trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and early childhood wounding.
Therapy can be a powerful vehicle for insight and self-discovery. Working together, we will explore self-defeating thoughts, patterns, and behaviors so that you can cultivate a more compassionate and loving relationship with yourself and others. As we move through a process of self-discovery, one that recognizes your unique strengths, I will help you gain insight and balance so that you can more effectively meet life’s challenges and create lasting change. I believe in the resilience of the human spirit and heart to transcend and transform personal challenges.
Kathleen Howell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newcastle, WA 98056 (Online Only)
If you are seeking guidance in overcoming relationship challenges or processing trauma, rest assured that I am here to support you on your journey towards healing and growth.
I currently have openings. I have had the privilege of working with numerous Individuals, couples and families facing various traumas, as well as relational and communication challenges. I help clients deal with deep-rooted issues and past traumas that may be hindering their emotional health and relationships. Through my extensive work in this field, I have honed my skills in understanding the complexities of human relationships and guiding individuals towards healthier connections.
If you are seeking guidance in overcoming relationship challenges or processing trauma, rest assured that I am here to support you on your journey towards healing and growth.
I currently have openings. I have had the privilege of working with numerous Individuals, couples and families facing various traumas, as well as relational and communication challenges. I help clients deal with deep-rooted issues and past traumas that may be hindering their emotional health and relationships. Through my extensive work in this field, I have honed my skills in understanding the complexities of human relationships and guiding individuals towards healthier connections.
Kristy Fisher
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFA, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newcastle, WA 98059
I love working with clients with these anxiety, trauma, and family-of-origin struggles because I, too, have been there.
No current openings. My waitlist is approx. 2 months, please reach out for placement and referrals. I spent a lot of time making this page perfect, then realized it was boring. This page is supposed to be a snapshot of what you will get in the therapy room. I’m warm, inviting, and funny, and I value this intimate space. I want this page to help you decide if we’ll work well together, not just list what I’ve done. And what you probably want to know is (a) Do I know what I'm doing? and (b) What inspires me to work with clients around anxiety, trauma, and family-of-origin issues?
I love working with clients with these anxiety, trauma, and family-of-origin struggles because I, too, have been there.
No current openings. My waitlist is approx. 2 months, please reach out for placement and referrals. I spent a lot of time making this page perfect, then realized it was boring. This page is supposed to be a snapshot of what you will get in the therapy room. I’m warm, inviting, and funny, and I value this intimate space. I want this page to help you decide if we’ll work well together, not just list what I’ve done. And what you probably want to know is (a) Do I know what I'm doing? and (b) What inspires me to work with clients around anxiety, trauma, and family-of-origin issues?
Erin Densmore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Newcastle, WA 98059 (Online Only)
I usually start with practical strategies to help stabilize you before working on thought and relationship patterns, as well as trauma history, that contribute to distress.
I see you, burned out new parents, folks anxiously awaiting fertility treatment results, overwhelmed pregnant people. If you're somewhere in your reproductive journey - from just starting trying to conceive to struggling to maintain your composure during a toddler meltdown - then I've got you.
I usually start with practical strategies to help stabilize you before working on thought and relationship patterns, as well as trauma history, that contribute to distress.
I see you, burned out new parents, folks anxiously awaiting fertility treatment results, overwhelmed pregnant people. If you're somewhere in your reproductive journey - from just starting trying to conceive to struggling to maintain your composure during a toddler meltdown - then I've got you.
Dr. Brian Nicolae Iliescu
Psychologist, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
Newcastle, WA 98059 (Online Only)
I have expertise in anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD.
Hi, I’m Brian. My mission is to help adults like you navigate life's challenges and cultivate a more fulfilling existence. I understand that the journey toward healing and personal growth can feel daunting, and together we can create lasting change in your life. My work isn't just about alleviating symptoms; it's about transformational change, one session at a time. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by stress, struggling with life transitions, or simply seeking personal growth, I'm here to support you and provide a holistic perspective on well-being.
I have expertise in anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD.
Hi, I’m Brian. My mission is to help adults like you navigate life's challenges and cultivate a more fulfilling existence. I understand that the journey toward healing and personal growth can feel daunting, and together we can create lasting change in your life. My work isn't just about alleviating symptoms; it's about transformational change, one session at a time. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by stress, struggling with life transitions, or simply seeking personal growth, I'm here to support you and provide a holistic perspective on well-being.
Trust, initially, is not earned, it is a risk. And so it means if you experience distrust upon our first encounter, well then you might just be a member of the human race. The safer someone is, the more likely they are to venture into trust, and so this is the primary specialization of therapy, to create a space that is safe. There are varying degrees of safety, but for the most part it comes when: you can be yourself, feel acceptance and positive regard, do not have to protect yourself from abusive behavior, experience confidentiality and kindness, a willingness by someone to help, and that the person before you is authentic.
Trust, initially, is not earned, it is a risk. And so it means if you experience distrust upon our first encounter, well then you might just be a member of the human race. The safer someone is, the more likely they are to venture into trust, and so this is the primary specialization of therapy, to create a space that is safe. There are varying degrees of safety, but for the most part it comes when: you can be yourself, feel acceptance and positive regard, do not have to protect yourself from abusive behavior, experience confidentiality and kindness, a willingness by someone to help, and that the person before you is authentic.
Erin Dierickx
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFTA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Newcastle, WA 98059 (Online Only)
Are you hoping to better communicate, manage conflict and revamp your connection with your partner? Or are you in the midst of a major life transition? My clients struggle like you. Despite their brilliance, creativity and drive, the pressures of adapting to life's changes or communicating with their partner seem overwhelming. Before my clients came to see me, they figured that it was “too late” to make a change, and their life “is what it is.” They feared that if they took any drastic steps to improve their lives, it would be considered “selfish.” The fear of change, but also the fear of never changing created tension and anxiety.
Are you hoping to better communicate, manage conflict and revamp your connection with your partner? Or are you in the midst of a major life transition? My clients struggle like you. Despite their brilliance, creativity and drive, the pressures of adapting to life's changes or communicating with their partner seem overwhelming. Before my clients came to see me, they figured that it was “too late” to make a change, and their life “is what it is.” They feared that if they took any drastic steps to improve their lives, it would be considered “selfish.” The fear of change, but also the fear of never changing created tension and anxiety.
Justin Ibrahim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Newcastle, WA 98059 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients- My name is Justin and I'm a social worker and therapist. I help my clients understand who they are and how they fit into the world around them. First-generation Asian Americans Pacific Islanders, and Black Americans experience this in unique ways. I specialize in working with AAPI and BIPOC clients and their loved ones. We can find solutions to improve quality of life while honoring important cultural/ identity values and needs for today. This work can be so empowering for you engaging relationships, dating life, marriage, partnerships and family life!
Accepting New Clients- My name is Justin and I'm a social worker and therapist. I help my clients understand who they are and how they fit into the world around them. First-generation Asian Americans Pacific Islanders, and Black Americans experience this in unique ways. I specialize in working with AAPI and BIPOC clients and their loved ones. We can find solutions to improve quality of life while honoring important cultural/ identity values and needs for today. This work can be so empowering for you engaging relationships, dating life, marriage, partnerships and family life!
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Dr. Bre | Evolution Engineered, Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Renton, WA 98055 (Online Only)
We know this is true, and yet with the traumas, injustices, and setbacks that we all go through, sometimes we lose connection to our authentic voice and expression.
Wanna be your own #RelationshipGoals! I help folx evolve beyond the same old arguments, into an honest partnership that nourishes each of you individually + together! My approach is all about identifying the individual skills each of you need to co-create a loving partnership -- without trauma bonds or codependency. I work with all backgrounds + orientations + expressions that know how to Love in all different ways! We do the work that is right for YOUR partnership—not anyone else's. You'll also discover if it's time to release your relationship. AND if it is time... I'll help you do so in the most Loving way!
We know this is true, and yet with the traumas, injustices, and setbacks that we all go through, sometimes we lose connection to our authentic voice and expression.
Wanna be your own #RelationshipGoals! I help folx evolve beyond the same old arguments, into an honest partnership that nourishes each of you individually + together! My approach is all about identifying the individual skills each of you need to co-create a loving partnership -- without trauma bonds or codependency. I work with all backgrounds + orientations + expressions that know how to Love in all different ways! We do the work that is right for YOUR partnership—not anyone else's. You'll also discover if it's time to release your relationship. AND if it is time... I'll help you do so in the most Loving way!
My specialty areas are PTSD/ trauma and Neurodivergence.
Asking for help is the first and hardest step. You know what you want your life to be, have tried with all the tools you have, and are looking for new ideas and was to make the changes you imagine.
My specialty areas are PTSD/ trauma and Neurodivergence.
Asking for help is the first and hardest step. You know what you want your life to be, have tried with all the tools you have, and are looking for new ideas and was to make the changes you imagine.
Finding a space where you can be fully accepted and known while being encouraged to meet your full potential is rare. This is the space I strive to provide in my office. My name is Laura Matheson and my passion is partnering with adults, adolescents, children, and families to facilitate them in developing better relationships, overcoming anxiety and trauma, and growing in their areas of strength. Through individual, parenting sessions, evidence based treatments, select toys, games, arts, and crafts I will help guide you or your family to develop effective ways to express emotions and thoughts.
Finding a space where you can be fully accepted and known while being encouraged to meet your full potential is rare. This is the space I strive to provide in my office. My name is Laura Matheson and my passion is partnering with adults, adolescents, children, and families to facilitate them in developing better relationships, overcoming anxiety and trauma, and growing in their areas of strength. Through individual, parenting sessions, evidence based treatments, select toys, games, arts, and crafts I will help guide you or your family to develop effective ways to express emotions and thoughts.
Next Level Counseling, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Renton, WA 98056 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am Lisa Brawn, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist, with an interest in Geek Therapy. I hold a certification in Therapeutic Game Master from Geek Therapeutics. I am a Gamer & Geek friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, Sex-Positive therapist. My focus is on helping my clients navigate their lives and relationships. Due to being strictly telehealth, I ONLY treat older teens/adults. Much of my work focuses on anxiety, depression, trauma & post trauma, relationship & family issues, parenting skills, school difficulties, teen/adult ADHD, life transition difficulties, behavioral issues, & self-acceptance.
I am Lisa Brawn, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist, with an interest in Geek Therapy. I hold a certification in Therapeutic Game Master from Geek Therapeutics. I am a Gamer & Geek friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, Sex-Positive therapist. My focus is on helping my clients navigate their lives and relationships. Due to being strictly telehealth, I ONLY treat older teens/adults. Much of my work focuses on anxiety, depression, trauma & post trauma, relationship & family issues, parenting skills, school difficulties, teen/adult ADHD, life transition difficulties, behavioral issues, & self-acceptance.
I approach my work through an anti-oppression lens as I provide trauma and abuse informed care.
You may be feeling that the strands of your life are unraveling and you want to make sense of it all. My private practice, Tapestry Therapy, is founded upon the belief that your life is like a tapestry, consisting of strands of stories that have been woven together to make one larger story. Our story is part of the larger tapestry of our family, race, culture, country and world. Through the work of therapy, we come to understand our stories and be empowered to decide how we will write future chapters. I utilize process therapy and Lifespan Integration, which is a somatic therapy, to help my clients reach their goals.
I approach my work through an anti-oppression lens as I provide trauma and abuse informed care.
You may be feeling that the strands of your life are unraveling and you want to make sense of it all. My private practice, Tapestry Therapy, is founded upon the belief that your life is like a tapestry, consisting of strands of stories that have been woven together to make one larger story. Our story is part of the larger tapestry of our family, race, culture, country and world. Through the work of therapy, we come to understand our stories and be empowered to decide how we will write future chapters. I utilize process therapy and Lifespan Integration, which is a somatic therapy, to help my clients reach their goals.
Carly Palady Klee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Renton, WA 98057 (Online Only)
I specialize in working primarily with women and individuals experiencing trauma, depression & anxiety , military, Veterans and teens for over 10 years, utilizing CPT, CBT and ACT Therapy techniques from a Strengths perspective that help my clients heal from PTSD, trauma, anxiety and depression quickly!.
I have approximately 2-3 openings at this time due to Summer Vacations and Military Deployments of clients! Please message your name, best contact information, and insurance type and I will respond after leave. Thank you! I am professionally trained in trauma-focused EMDR, CBT, CPT, and ACT therapy protocols for PTSD, Anxiety, Depression and Chronic Health/Disabilities. As well, I privately coach high-performing women to go from burnout to breakthrough in their careers, with less stress while better juggling family and work-life balance!
I specialize in working primarily with women and individuals experiencing trauma, depression & anxiety , military, Veterans and teens for over 10 years, utilizing CPT, CBT and ACT Therapy techniques from a Strengths perspective that help my clients heal from PTSD, trauma, anxiety and depression quickly!.
I have approximately 2-3 openings at this time due to Summer Vacations and Military Deployments of clients! Please message your name, best contact information, and insurance type and I will respond after leave. Thank you! I am professionally trained in trauma-focused EMDR, CBT, CPT, and ACT therapy protocols for PTSD, Anxiety, Depression and Chronic Health/Disabilities. As well, I privately coach high-performing women to go from burnout to breakthrough in their careers, with less stress while better juggling family and work-life balance!
The way we experience life in and outside of our bodies is profoundly informative. I operate from the view that individuals have an innate wisdom and collection of strengths that guide their ability to heal and grow. Trauma and dislocation from the genuine self, whether experienced individually or systemically, influences how we live, how we love, and how we interpret the world. Painful experience can also connect us with our humanity and be deeply transformative: it can be the source of our healing, growth and resilience.
The way we experience life in and outside of our bodies is profoundly informative. I operate from the view that individuals have an innate wisdom and collection of strengths that guide their ability to heal and grow. Trauma and dislocation from the genuine self, whether experienced individually or systemically, influences how we live, how we love, and how we interpret the world. Painful experience can also connect us with our humanity and be deeply transformative: it can be the source of our healing, growth and resilience.
I bring an empathetic and non-judgmental approach to helping women heal from abuse, trauma, perfectionism, relationship and self-esteem issues and help you find ways to cope with anxiety and depression, understand yourself, learn to set boundaries and take care of yourself.
Accepting new clients and most insurances. Offering telehealth and in-person. Are you struggling with change or transition? Changes throughout our lives can challenge our sense of who we are and where we ended up. After years of struggle and pain, how did everyone else matter and not you? They say that change is the only constant, but for most, change sweeps into our lives creating crisis, relationship problems, grief, loss, trauma, depression or anxiety. Do the same hurdles keep stopping you from getting on with the life you always imagined? It can be stressful and overwhelming to navigate everything you have had to deal with.
I bring an empathetic and non-judgmental approach to helping women heal from abuse, trauma, perfectionism, relationship and self-esteem issues and help you find ways to cope with anxiety and depression, understand yourself, learn to set boundaries and take care of yourself.
Accepting new clients and most insurances. Offering telehealth and in-person. Are you struggling with change or transition? Changes throughout our lives can challenge our sense of who we are and where we ended up. After years of struggle and pain, how did everyone else matter and not you? They say that change is the only constant, but for most, change sweeps into our lives creating crisis, relationship problems, grief, loss, trauma, depression or anxiety. Do the same hurdles keep stopping you from getting on with the life you always imagined? It can be stressful and overwhelming to navigate everything you have had to deal with.
I work with trauma experiences, mood concerns and anxious responses to life events.
I work with adults 18 and older. I understand the courage it takes for those first steps in therapy. Whether you feel anxious or depressed or have experienced trauma during your life it can be affirming simply expressing your thoughts and feelings. I work to help you build skills and insight to assist you in creating the emotional health you want.
I work with trauma experiences, mood concerns and anxious responses to life events.
I work with adults 18 and older. I understand the courage it takes for those first steps in therapy. Whether you feel anxious or depressed or have experienced trauma during your life it can be affirming simply expressing your thoughts and feelings. I work to help you build skills and insight to assist you in creating the emotional health you want.
My specializations include issues such as trauma/ PTSD, anxiety, women's issues, LGBTQIA2S+ issues, life transitions, and stress management.
Are you feeling drained? Out of balance? Do you feel stuck in an endless cycle and can't find your way out? Do you struggle maintaining healthy boundaries with friends and family? Do you struggle with your self-confidence and self-esteem? Are you scared to be yourself due to a history of not being accepted or a fear of rejection? Do you just want to be able to go through your day without being triggered, without your trauma impacting your present? These are difficult experiences to live with and you have the power inside yourself to break these cycles; to find peace and the best version of you. It starts here with your decision.
My specializations include issues such as trauma/ PTSD, anxiety, women's issues, LGBTQIA2S+ issues, life transitions, and stress management.
Are you feeling drained? Out of balance? Do you feel stuck in an endless cycle and can't find your way out? Do you struggle maintaining healthy boundaries with friends and family? Do you struggle with your self-confidence and self-esteem? Are you scared to be yourself due to a history of not being accepted or a fear of rejection? Do you just want to be able to go through your day without being triggered, without your trauma impacting your present? These are difficult experiences to live with and you have the power inside yourself to break these cycles; to find peace and the best version of you. It starts here with your decision.
My work is informed by attachment theory, neuroscience, trauma research and extensive grief training.
Grief is at the root of most struggles and can leave you feeling overwhelmed and hopeless. Friends and family often urge you to move on or just let go, but you feel stuck and don’t know how to move forward. Loss is hard, even if it isn't from a death. Whether your grief is fresh or you’ve carried it for many years, you don’t have to face it alone. I specialize in grief, attachment issues, depression and anxiety. A primary goal of our work together will be restoration - to restore hope and reconnect you to your heart. I want to help you move through your pain, rather than being weighed down by it, so you can live more fully alive.
My work is informed by attachment theory, neuroscience, trauma research and extensive grief training.
Grief is at the root of most struggles and can leave you feeling overwhelmed and hopeless. Friends and family often urge you to move on or just let go, but you feel stuck and don’t know how to move forward. Loss is hard, even if it isn't from a death. Whether your grief is fresh or you’ve carried it for many years, you don’t have to face it alone. I specialize in grief, attachment issues, depression and anxiety. A primary goal of our work together will be restoration - to restore hope and reconnect you to your heart. I want to help you move through your pain, rather than being weighed down by it, so you can live more fully alive.
I have experience providing therapy for a number of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, relationship and family issues, life transitions, and career and educational challenges.
Human beings are unique, complex, and possess the capacity for change. Although adversity and struggle can feel overwhelming, can make us feel lost or stuck, our essential selves are not lost and are not wholly defined by depression or angst or trauma or grief. Compassionate, respectful support provides a space to explore, discover, reclaim, change, heal, and grow.
I have experience providing therapy for a number of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, relationship and family issues, life transitions, and career and educational challenges.
Human beings are unique, complex, and possess the capacity for change. Although adversity and struggle can feel overwhelming, can make us feel lost or stuck, our essential selves are not lost and are not wholly defined by depression or angst or trauma or grief. Compassionate, respectful support provides a space to explore, discover, reclaim, change, heal, and grow.
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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.