Online Trauma and PTSD therapists in Battle Creek, Michigan MI
Find experienced online trauma and PTSD therapists in Battle Creek 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.
Tonya Wells
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMSW - Clinical
I regularly work with clients seeking help in a nurturing, therapeutic space to heal trauma and address PTSD symptoms. I will center therapy around you and your needs for greater well-being. Building upon your strengths, we will practice self-compassion and work to tend to your emotions as you grieve. We will test out different coping skills to see what works for you. Your needs will guide our sessions, and we'll pivot as necessary to ensure results.
4 Years Experience
Online in Battle Creek, MI
Lisa Hawkins-Jack
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LMSW
I am fortunate to have been able to spend over 11 years working with victims of PTSD and early childhood trauma. I have had the pleasure of working with Multiple populations afflicted by this. This includes everyone from our military personnel after combat, to children in the foster care system
31 Years Experience
Online in Battle Creek, MI
Joe Groninga
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) often creates very painful symptoms and is something for which I use a therapy called Prolonged Exposure (PE). In this therapy, we will revisit traumatic situations, process painful emotions, and change unhelpful beliefs about yourself and the world around you as a result of your trauma. People are often amazed at how quickly this treatment can work and by the very meaningful change that can result. For these reasons, this is one of my favorite treatments to provide.
21 Years Experience
Online in Battle Creek, MI
Imagine Recovery Counseling LLC (Kristen Gidel Kelly)
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC-S, LICDC, CTTS, Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant
Imagine Recovery Counseling prioritizes trauma and somatic healing for mental health, substance use, and behavioral concerns. We serve adults and couples age 18+ and specialize in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Couples counseling services to address trauma related issues. We welcome clients with a variety of MH issues and strive to serve as an ally to unserved populations (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Military and First Responders, and Neurodivergent). Email us directly and we will respond within 24 hours! I post weekly on Wed with the current status of our waitlist and who is taking clients. No wait right now!
Our therapists are trained in trauma informed care protocols, including EMDR, Parts work (IFS/Ego State), DBT skills, iREST, Somatic Experiencing, ACT and CBT. Kristen also provides EMDR Consultation and Supervision for Counselors. Chris, Sarah, Polly, Linda, and Jessica are accepting clients! We operate off a short waiting list for the rest of the team.
We are competent. We believe you. We know what to do. We got you. We are mindful of our space and strive to provide trauma informed care. Our providers have lived experience and the knowledge to help. You have spent your whole life surviving; it's time to thrive and life the life you want to live. In person or virtual. Daytime and evening hours.
19 Years Experience
Online in Battle Creek, MI
Emily Bennings
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Developmental trauma stems from early childhood abuse from a trusted caregiver, usually repeated over time. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment are particularly helpful in helping clients heal from these disorders.
18 Years Experience
Online in Battle Creek, MI
Catherine Downes
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LLPC
I support individuals who have experienced developmental or complex trauma and relational wounds, helping them process their experiences and build safety and connection.
2 Years Experience
Online in Battle Creek, MI (Online Only)
Joseph Yourchock
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
I am a CPT certified therapist and have been working for years to help clients overcome trauma related issues.
8 Years Experience
Online in Battle Creek, MI (Online Only)
Dr. Meghan Miller
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Trauma can impact the nervous system long after the event has passed, affecting relationships, work performance, emotional regulation, and your sense of safety. You may notice heightened anxiety, emotional numbness, difficulty trusting others, or feeling stuck in patterns that don’t make logical sense. In therapy, I take a structured, evidence-based approach grounded in CBT and trauma-informed care to help you process painful experiences safely and at your own pace. Our work focuses on restoring a sense of control, strengthening coping skills, and helping your mind and body move from survival mode toward greater stability and integration.
14 Years Experience
Online in Battle Creek, MI (Online Only)
Renee Woodall
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Trauma can leave you feeling stuck, on edge, or disconnected from yourself and others. Even experiences from years ago can continue to affect your emotions, relationships, and sense of safety. Using EMDR and a warm, steady approach, I help clients process painful memories and reduce the emotional intensity of the past so you can feel more settled, supported, and present in your life today.
27 Years Experience
Online in Battle Creek, MI
PSYCHe, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, DBT-LBC™, LPC, PsyD, MSW, Marriage and Family Counselor, LCSW
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop from being exposed to a wide variety of traumatic events such as motor vehicle crashes, home accidents, sexual assault, domestic violence, or being involved in a natural disaster. As the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) describes it, PTSD happens after “being witness to or being exposed to situations involving threatened or actual serious physical harm or death.” But it’s important to keep in mind that experiencing a trauma doesn’t mean a person will absolutely develop PTSD.
12 Years Experience
Online in Battle Creek, MI
Josh Murray- Hopeful Minds
Psychologist, MA, LLP
Trauma and post-traumatic stress often result in anxiety, feelings of loss of control, and even panic attacks, are sometimes diagnosed as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. PTSD is seen in individuals who have experienced significant trauma. While PTSD can result from severe trauma, post-traumatic stress can also develop from any type of traumatic event. The good news is, it does not have to affect your life forever. Trauma counseling can help.
You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Please understand that stress can affect us all. It can be improved with therapy. You can get better.
Hopeful Minds Psychology Group has licensed and trained counseling specialists ready to work alongside you today. They will work to help you build the resilience and life skills necessary to feel better and be happy again.
Trauma counseling has shown effectiveness in helping people to heal from the symptoms and distress that are the result of trauma. Whether you experience stress and anxiety as a result of military service, traumatic events from childhood, abuse of some sort, or some other distressing situation, therapy can likely help you to improve.
5 Years Experience
Online in Battle Creek, MI
Carter Doyle
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC, EMT-P
Trauma shows up in the body, in relationships, and in the stories we tell about ourselves. I specialize in trauma and PTSD, including complex trauma, spiritual/religious harm, and SOGICE-related experiences. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR-informed and other trauma-responsive approaches, we move at your nervous system’s pace to reduce triggers, shame, and dysregulation so you can live from your core Self again. This space is LGBTQ+ affirming.
8 Years Experience
Online in Battle Creek, MI
Denise Bike
Psychologist, PhD
You grew up learning to be exceptional: to stay attuned, to please, to perform. But no matter what you accomplish, it never feels like enough. An intensive with Dr. Bike can be a supportive resource on your path to reconnect with the truth of who you are, to learn to stop managing other people’s emotions and needs and to start nurturing your own.
13 Years Experience
Online in Battle Creek, MI (Online Only)
Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
For more than 33 years, I’ve worked with adults whose lives have been shaped by experiences that were overwhelming, prolonged, or carried alone for a long time. Many are thoughtful, highly responsible people who have learned to keep going, even when something inside feels stuck, numb, or on edge.
This often includes early family dynamics that were never named as “trauma,” but still live in your body and relationships. When these kinds of experiences are ongoing or rooted in early life, they are often described as complex trauma, C‑PTSD, or developmental trauma.
Difficult or frightening experiences can also arise from single incidents or periods of crisis, such as medical trauma, accidents, or other shocks. These experiences may or may not meet criteria for PTSD, but they can still leave a lasting imprint.
These experiences can influence how you understand yourself, how you move through relationships, and how your nervous system responds to daily life. You may notice changes in mood, concentration, or energy. Some people feel constantly on alert, others shut down, and many move between the two. For some, there is a clear “before and after” in their life; for others, there is a quieter sense of having experienced more than most people realize.
In our work together, we focus on building safety and softening the impact of trauma, including PTSD and C‑PTSD, on your daily life. We pay close attention to how it impacts your body, nervous system, and relationships and to the patterns and roles that once helped you cope but may now feel limiting or costly. We move at a pace that respects your capacity and what feels possible right now, with an emphasis on choice and partnership throughout the process.
26 Years Experience
Online in Battle Creek, MI
Monica Pitek-Fugedi
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, NCC, CCATP
Traumatic experiences can change the way that we view ourselves, cause an increase in anxiety responses, and make us feel trapped. I will help you to gain control of your experiences and reactions by incorporating trauma-informed practices, including EMDR.
20 Years Experience
Online in Battle Creek, MI
New Perspective Counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LMSW, MA, LPC
Events that occurred years may affect us in the here and now, and sometimes we don’t even consciously recognize what caused these reactions in the first place. When you experience trauma, it’s as though that moment is frozen in time. In some ways it does, the trauma may get stuck in an unconcsious part of the brain but show itself in different ways, including various mental health issues. Our therapists provide trauma informed care, however, sometimes talking does not work with trauma or can even make it worse. That is why many of our therapists are trained in brain-based trauma intervention such EMDR, Brainspotting. These interventions allow for new neurological pathways to be formed and the trauma to be processed without the need to re-experience the events.
36 Years Experience
Online in Battle Creek, MI
Lauren Whitlow
Psychologist, PsyD
Experiencing trauma can affect the way you think, feel, relate to others, and move through the world long after the event has passed. Whether your experiences stem from childhood, relationships, a single traumatic event, or ongoing stress, healing is possible. I provide a compassionate, trauma-informed approach that emphasizes safety, trust, and collaboration.
1 Years Experience
Online in Battle Creek, MI (Online Only)
Dr. Thomas Ballas
Psychologist, PhD; PSYPACT
I am a clinical psychologist with specialized expertise in treating trauma and PTSD. My professional background includes working in hospital settings, private practice, and serving as a medical officer in the U.S. Army, where I gained significant experience addressing the profound impact of trauma and related mental health challenges. Through advanced training at leading military treatment facilities working with complex trauma, I have refined my skills in evidence-based approaches such as Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
These experiences have given me a deep understanding of the complexities of trauma and PTSD and a strong commitment to delivering compassionate, effective care. My goal is to help you process and heal from trauma, regain a sense of safety, and build a fulfilling and resilient life. Together, we will develop a personalized therapeutic plan tailored to your unique needs, ensuring you feel supported and empowered throughout your healing journey.
10 Years Experience
Online in Battle Creek, MI
Phillip Thomas Stepka, PsyD.
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
I specialize in working with people who have experienced the worst that life can throw at them. This may include single devastating events such as natural disasters, catastrophic accidents, and loss. This may also include chronic experiences such as childhood neglect/abuse, prolonged exposure to big and little "T" traumas such as those experienced by service members, first responders, survivors of war, human trafficking, domestic violence, and other long-standing environmental stressors.
15 Years Experience
Online in Battle Creek, MI (Online Only)
Gayle Clark
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW (OK), LMSW (MI)
Unresolved trauma can keep you stuck in painful cycles, affecting your emotions, relationships, and sense of security. Using trauma-informed approaches, including EMDR, I help clients process the past so they can reclaim their present and future with resilience and confidence. I work primarily with those dealing with CPTSD or the impacts of relational traumas such as domestic violence.
4 Years Experience
Online in Battle Creek, MI (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Battle Creek, Michigan Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Battle Creek, Michigan average 16 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Trauma and PTSD (100%), Anxiety or Fears (90%), and Depression (77%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 90% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 77% | Depression |
| 61% | Stress |
| 56% | Self Esteem |
| 53% | Loss or Grief |
| 45% | Social Anxiety |