Online Trauma and PTSD therapists in North Bethesda, Maryland MD
Find experienced online trauma and PTSD therapists in North Bethesda who provide testing, evidence-based treatment for trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and related challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Compare detailed therapist profiles and connect with a provider that’s right for you.
PTSD/Trauma
Daybreak Counseling Services
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, LPCMH, NCC
Bad things happen and leave lasting impacts on our lives. We are here to help. You don't have to carry your pain with your for the rest of your life.
9 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD
PTSD/Trauma
Dina Hijazi
Psychologist, PhD, CSAT
Trauma can leave lasting emotional, psychological, and physical effects that impact daily life, relationships, and self-worth. Whether you're dealing with the aftermath of a single event or complex, long-term trauma, I provide a safe, supportive space to begin healing. Using trauma-informed approaches such as EMDR, somatic awareness, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), we work to process painful memories, reduce symptoms of PTSD, and restore a sense of safety and control. Healing is possible—and you don’t have to carry it alone.
35 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD
PTSD/Trauma
Margaret Graham
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, LPCC
My work with trauma and PTSD clients focuses on developing safe, paced strategies for processing difficult experiences that continue to impact your present life. Through evidence-based approaches including EMDR, clinical hypnosis, and somatic techniques, we address key areas including hypervigilance, emotional flashbacks, relational patterns rooted in past wounds, and nervous system dysregulation. I help clients build resources and resilience before processing traumatic memories, develop tools for managing triggers and overwhelming emotions in daily life, understand how past experiences shaped current beliefs and behaviors, and create new neural pathways that support healing and integration. My approach acknowledges that trauma work requires moving at your pace while providing a framework that allows you to process what happened without being retraumatized in the telling.
15 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Kimberly Turner-Frazier
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, LPC
Trauma doesn't just stay in the past; it often shows up in our present through hypervigilance, flashbacks, or a sense of being constantly on edge. I provide a trauma-informed space for those ready to process difficult experiences and reclaim their sense of safety. My approach integrates individualized psychotherapy to help you understand your body’s responses and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Whether you are dealing with recent events or long-standing history, we will work at your pace to move from a state of survival to one of healing and resilience.
8 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Sarah Jacques
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSWC-C
Trauma can leave deep marks—flashbacks, anxiety, or feeling “on edge” long after the event has passed. PTSD may make it hard to trust, relax, or feel safe in your own body. In therapy, I provide a calm and supportive space where you can process what happened at your own pace. Together, we’ll work on reducing triggers, rebuilding a sense of safety, and creating tools that help you move forward with strength and resilience.
4 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD
PTSD/Trauma
Andrea Miller
Counselor/Therapist, NCC
In my therapeutic practice, addressing trauma and PTSD is a journey grounded in trust, compassion, and resilience. Utilizing trauma-informed modalities, I guide individuals in safely revisiting and processing their traumatic experiences. Together, we navigate the healing journey, fostering a sense of empowerment and helping clients rewrite their narratives, ultimately reclaiming control over their lives beyond the shadows of trauma.
5 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD
PTSD/Trauma
Gayle MacBride
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Treating trauma has been a specialty of mine for almost 15 years. I mostly use Cognitive Processing Therapy to understand the impact trauma has had on you and your life and then we use skills to address the thoughts that are keeping you stuck in old patterns. We will talk about important themes like safety, trust, power/control, esteem, and intimacy as a part of your trauma patterns. Changing how you think about trauma can help you get unstuck and live in more peaceful ways.
20 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD
PTSD/Trauma
Autumnleaf Group, Inc.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Our psychotherapists utilizes trauma-informed modalities to include EMDR. As a result of our comprehensive and responsive clinical services, our clients work through their distressing life circumstances and experience healing.
20 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD
PTSD/Trauma
Mikela Hallmark
Therapist, MS, LPC, LMHC
Post-traumatic stress isn’t just about flashbacks or nightmares — it’s what happens when overwhelming experiences don’t get to complete their cycle. It’s a nervous system stuck in survival mode, long after the threat is gone. You might feel hyperaware, disconnected, emotionally numb, or easily triggered by things you can’t always explain.
I work with PTSD through a relational, trauma-informed lens that honors the intelligence of your coping strategies while helping you build new experiences of safety, connection, and choice. We don’t rush. We don’t retraumatize. We work gently, at your pace, with deep respect for the ways your body and mind have protected you.
Healing isn’t about forgetting what happened — it’s about reclaiming your sense of self outside of what happened. Together, we’ll create space for your story, your voice, and your right to feel fully alive again.
15 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD
PTSD/Trauma
Gabrielle A. Morreale / Recovered and Restored
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.A. LPC.
Research shows that nearly 69% of women report experiencing some form of trauma in their lifetime, and approximately one in four individuals with eating disorders also experience symptoms of complex PTSD. In fact, PTSD is one of the most common co-occurring conditions alongside eating disorders. Trauma can significantly intensify eating disorder behaviors, often as the nervous system attempts to cope with overwhelming or unresolved experiences.
At Recovered & Restored, we understand that healing from both trauma and an eating disorder is courageous work. We also want you to know clearly: what happened to you was not your fault. Recovery may feel daunting at times, but it is deeply worthwhile. Our clinicians move at a pace that feels safe and manageable for each client, honoring your story and your readiness. We utilize a trauma-informed framework and draw from integrative, evidence-based modalities to support lasting healing.
Our Trauma-Informed Approach
Because trauma and eating disorders are so often interconnected, we prioritize trauma-informed care in all that we do. This approach recognizes the impact of trauma and seeks to create an environment that fosters restoration rather than re-traumatization.
Our work is grounded in five core principles:
Safety – Creating emotional and physical spaces where you feel secure.
Choice – Respecting your autonomy and honoring your voice in treatment.
Collaboration – Working together as partners in your recovery.
Trustworthiness – Maintaining transparency and consistency in care.
Empowerment – Supporting you in reclaiming your strength and resilience.
You deserve healing that feels steady, compassionate, and rooted in dignity.
We are formally trained in EMDR and Brainspotting!
14 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Kelli Tahaney
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Ph.D.
I have a lot of experience working with individuals with trauma history, as it is often prevalent among individuals suffering from addiction. I've learned to help people process past trauma while also developing coping skills for the present, including replacing maladaptive coping mechanisms.
5 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD
PTSD/Trauma
Elisha S Lee
Counselor/Therapist, NCCA CTCC CPC
Our trauma counseling services are focused on assisting individuals who have experienced traumatic events, helping them recover from the intense stress and disruption that such experiences can cause. Recognizing that trauma can profoundly affect mental, emotional, and physical health, we are committed to providing empathetic, professional support, using evidence-based therapies to facilitate healing and resilience.
Techniques and Supports for Managing Trauma
* Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to help individuals process and make sense of their traumatic experiences.
* Prolonged Exposure Therapy to help individuals confront and gradually come to terms with memories and stimuli they've been avoiding.
* Somatic Experiencing to focus on perceived body sensations (or somatic experiences) and the ways in which the body regulates stress.
* Group Counseling to provide a space for individuals to share their experiences and gain support from others with similar experiences.
Goals of Counseling for Trauma
Our counseling for Trauma aims to:
* Alleviate distress by addressing the emotional symptoms, including anxiety, depression, and intrusive memories.
* Enhance Coping Strategies by developing and strengthening skills needed to handle distressing situations effectively.
* Facilitate Emotional Processing of traumatic events to foster understanding and integration of the experiences.
* Improve Day-to-Day Functioning by helping individuals regain a sense of normalcy in their daily lives.
* Build Resilience and Empowerment to help enhance the sense of self-efficacy and personal strength.
Dealing with trauma requires a compassionate approach that recognizes the unique experiences and needs of each individual. Our counseling services are tailored to support and empower clients, providing them with the tools and understanding necessary to move forward and rebuild their lives after trauma. Through dedicated support and personalized intervention plans, we strive to help individuals find lasting recovery and peace.
9 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD
PTSD/Trauma
Kelly McCabe
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-C
Past experiences may still feel present, showing up as triggers, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm. I use trauma-informed approaches to help you safely process experiences and feel more grounded and in control.
9 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Trey Cole
Psychologist, Psy.D., ABPP, DAAETS
I provide a safe, supportive space for individuals coping with trauma and PTSD to process their experiences and reduce distressing symptoms. Together, we work on grounding, emotional regulation, and healing from the lasting effects of trauma. My approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and tailored to help clients rebuild resilience, empowerment, and a sense of safety.
19 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Kelsi Clayson
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Trauma has a way of showing up and persisting despite our efforts to keep it at bay. For some, it’s like a thorn that has settled into place and doesn’t hurt too badly as long as you focus your attention elsewhere. For others, it’s an unavoidable, constant source of pain, anger, and fear. Whether it happened recently or decades ago, trauma can take up valuable space in our lives. This may come in the form of unwanted memories, difficulty trusting others, feeling on edge, irritability, avoiding certain situations, or maybe all of the above. Unfortunately, efforts to avoid thinking about past traumatic events often keep people from seeking treatment and finding relief. Although challenging, addressing and resolving emotional wounds can be incredibly liberating and rewarding. Trauma treatment can positively shift the lens through which you see yourself, your relationships, and ultimately the world around you.
8 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD
PTSD/Trauma
Daniel McNulty
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMSW
It is my goal to cultivate our relationship by providing a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where you can feel understood and heard. To find the method that works best for each individual client struggling with a history of trauma, I draw from psychodynamic, humanistic, and existential perspectives. Additionally, I incorporate a variety of modalities into my work with clients including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing.
12 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Tracy Mallett
Psychologist, Psy.D., L.M.F.T., Licensed Psychologist
Experiencing trauma can have lasting effects on your emotions, thoughts, and relationships. I specialize in helping adults, adolescents, and families who have experienced traumatic events, including childhood adversity, accidents, medical trauma, abuse, or other significant life stressors.
Therapy provides a safe, structured environment to process distressing experiences, understand how trauma affects daily functioning, and develop coping strategies to regain control and stability. I integrate evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, and EMDR-informed strategies, tailored to each client’s needs and pace.
In our work together, you will learn tools for managing anxiety, hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts, and emotional dysregulation. Therapy also focuses on rebuilding trust, enhancing self-compassion, and improving relationships that may have been impacted by trauma.
My goal is to help clients move from surviving to thriving—reducing the hold of traumatic experiences while fostering resilience, empowerment, and a sense of safety in daily life. Recovery is a process, and I guide each client with compassion, structure, and clinically grounded support throughout the journey.
22 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Linda Leiphart
Psychologist, PsyD
I have extensive training and expertise in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness-Based Therapies, including Prolonged Exposure (PE) for trauma.
22 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD
PTSD/Trauma
Stacey Hellman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-C
PTSD is a complicated thing to treat and actually responds a lot better to behavioral techniques rather than "talk therapy." Trauma affects the body and nervous system and is much more complex than a lot of people realize. I can help clients prevent and handle flashbacks more easily as well as decrease PTSD symptoms overall by using a technique called TRE (Trauma Releasing Exercise). Often talking about the trauma makes it worse and the goal is not to relive the trauma. The goal is to help clients separate "past" from "present" so that the traumatic event feels "done and over." While we can't change the past, we can help clients learn to stay in the present instead of being re-traumatized by memories of past events. I can provide EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Re-processing) which is a non-invasive effect method that neutralizes the emotional "charge" attached to traumatic memories. It is best use for single traumatic events (rather than years of traumatic circumstances in childhood for example). EMDR and TRE can only be done in person due to the equipment I use.
24 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD
PTSD/Trauma
Jonathan Schmalz
Psychologist, PhD, HSP-P
A trauma-informed approach underlies all of my work as a therapist. I know that many clients come to therapy not specifically because of trauma, but because they feel lonely or inadequate, they are depressed or anxious, or just cannot seem to have the intimacy they crave. Sometimes acknowledging trauma comes later in the therapy work and that is okay. Just know that I trust that you will talk about it when you are ready.
I would like to join you in acknowledging how the past has affected your present and in charting a course to healing that works for you. You may wish to talk about particular pains from the past and you may wish to focus on the future. We will work together to find the balance that is right for you, so that you can live the life that you really want to live.
17 Years Experience
Online in North Bethesda, MD
Trauma and PTSD therapists in North Bethesda, Maryland Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in North Bethesda, Maryland average 16 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Trauma and PTSD (100%), Anxiety or Fears (89%), and Depression (73%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 89% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 73% | Depression |
| 62% | Stress |
| 52% | Loss or Grief |
| 52% | Self Esteem |
| 42% | Social Anxiety |