Online Trauma and PTSD therapists in Appleton, Wisconsin WI
Find experienced online trauma and PTSD therapists in Appleton 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
Orka Health and Wellness, PLLC
Counselor/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LMFT, LPCC
Healing the Roots of Trauma
Whether you have experienced a single overwhelming event or years of chronic stress (complex trauma), we provide a safe, regulated environment where you can finally begin to process and release the weight of the past.
Our Specialized Trauma Tools
Traditional talk therapy can sometimes reach a plateau when it comes to trauma. That is why we utilize advanced, "bottom-up" neurological approaches that work directly with the brain’s survival centers:
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): A gold-standard treatment that helps the brain "reprocess" traumatic memories so they no longer trigger intense emotional or physical pain.
Brainspotting: A powerful method that uses your field of vision to find where trauma is held in the subcortical brain, allowing for deep emotional release and healing.
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy): Focuses on emotional regulation and distress tolerance, giving you the skills to manage "triggers" in your daily life.
Youth-Focused Trauma Care (Ages 10+): We use specialized interactive software to help children and teens express and process difficult experiences in a way that feels safe and manageable.
Our Collaborative Healing Process
We never rush the trauma process. You are the leader of your journey, and we are your expert guides.
5 Years Experience
Online in Appleton, WI (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Letitia Cullens-Proctor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, CCMHC
Trauma-informed care is integrated throughout my work with all my clients, whether it is traditional talk therapy, KAP, or EMDR, there is a priority on creating a supportive, trusting, and collaborative environment.
6 Years Experience
Online in Appleton, WI (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Ashley Gulden
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Trauma and PTSD can profoundly disrupt your life, affecting relationships and leading to avoidance in work and home life. It’s important to know that PTSD is treatable, and you can feel safe again. I have published research on the impact of trauma and mind-body approaches to alleviating its symptoms. I also have formal training in EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Rhythms in Regulation Polyvagal Certification, and trauma-informed Mind-Body Medicine. Together, we can reduce the impact of trauma and effectively treat PTSD. Healing from trauma and processing difficult moments is a journey I consider an honor to support. I look forward to creating a safe space for you to heal.
13 Years Experience
Online in Appleton, WI
PTSD/Trauma
Jennifer Jones Cameron
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Experiencing trauma can leave lasting scars that affect every aspect of your life. I specialize in treating trauma and PTSD with a compassionate and evidence-based approach. I help you process your traumatic experiences, develop coping strategies, and move towards healing and recovery. My goal is to empower you to reclaim your life and build a future where you feel safe, supported, and resilient.
16 Years Experience
Online in Appleton, WI
PTSD/Trauma
Briana Marshall
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Sometimes the impact of past experiences doesn’t show up all at once, it lives in your body, your reactions, and the ways you try to protect yourself. Clients often come in feeling triggered, emotionally overwhelmed, or disconnected without fully understanding why. Therapy offers a safe space to process those experiences at your pace, without re-traumatization. Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel more grounded, in control, and safe within yourself again.
11 Years Experience
Online in Appleton, WI
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Jennifer McManus
Psychologist, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, PLLC
What happened to you is not your fault. You don’t have to cope with the lasting impact of past traumatic experiences on your own. Hi, I’m Dr. Jennifer McManus, and I help women heal from past trauma. Trauma-informed therapy can help you develop a repertoire of skills to support your healing. It is my mission to provide scientifically informed psychotherapy without sacrificing compassion and genuine concern.
12 Years Experience
Online in Appleton, WI (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Madison Zimbal
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA counseling intern under supervision
Trauma and PTSD can impact every part of life, how safe you feel in your body, how you relate to others, and how you interpret everyday experiences. Symptoms may show up as anxiety, emotional overwhelm, hypervigilance, difficulty trusting, intrusive memories, or feeling disconnected from yourself. In trauma work, my priority is creating a safe and supportive environment where healing does not feel rushed or overwhelming. We begin by building emotional regulation skills and stability, so clients feel more grounded before moving into deeper processing work. I recognize that trauma is not just something that is “talked about,” but something that is also held in the body and nervous system.
I am trained in Brainspotting and use this approach to help clients access and process traumatic experiences that may be difficult to reach through traditional talk therapy alone. Brainspotting supports the brain’s natural capacity to process and release stored trauma in a focused, contained, and client-led way. This allows healing to unfold at a pace that feels safe and manageable. Alongside trauma processing, I integrate CBT and DBT-informed skills to support coping, emotional regulation, and present-day functioning. This combination helps clients not only process the past, but also feel more stable and empowered in their daily lives. For clients who desire it, Christian counseling can also be incorporated, offering a space where faith, hope, and spiritual grounding can support the healing journey. I believe that restoration is possible, even after deeply painful experiences. My goal is to help clients move from survival mode into a place of greater safety, connection, and internal steadiness—where the past no longer holds the same level of control over the present.
1 Years Experience
Online in Appleton, WI
PTSD/Trauma
Mosaic Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Trauma and PTSD can deeply impact every area of your life, leaving you feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected. Our trauma therapy services are designed to help you process and heal from past experiences, using evidence-based approaches like Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and mindfulness techniques. We work with you to safely explore and reframe traumatic memories, manage overwhelming emotions, and rebuild your sense of safety and control. Our goal is to help you reclaim your life, develop resilience, and move forward with a renewed sense of strength and peace.
11 Years Experience
Online in Appleton, WI
PTSD/Trauma
Jill Morris
Psychologist, PhD, LP
I greatly value research and provide the most up-to-date treatments for trauma and PTSD. In particular, I provide Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy (both that have the most research support for them). This means that you will feel better faster and be able to get back to your life.
12 Years Experience
Online in Appleton, WI
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 Appleton, WI
PTSD/Trauma
Debbie Millman
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Brainspotting, both of which have been invaluable tools in my own personal recovery as well as the work I have done with many clients who struggle with the impacts of trauma.
20 Years Experience
Online in Appleton, WI
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. George Lough
Psychologist, Ph.D., S.E.P.
I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) and a NARM-informed Professional. I use these and other modalities (dream interpretation, relationship therapy) to help you experiencing healing from experiences of abuse, including sexual abuse, and trauma.
48 Years Experience
Online in Appleton, WI (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Melissa Drinkman, Pathways To Connection
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, DBH, LCSW
At Pathways To Connection, we utilize a variety of treatment modalities to address trauma and PTSD symptoms. Based on a trauma informed perspective, we recognize that how events in our lives affect us is individual and personal. It is not the same for everyone. We can't control what might be traumatic for us and it often doesn't feel like it makes any sense. We are here to help find a space that offers you more space and comfort.
14 Years Experience
Online in Appleton, WI (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Sari Fleischman
Psychologist, PsyD
I am trained in EMDR and incorporate this with other modalities to treat trauma and PTSD.
12 Years Experience
Online in Appleton, WI (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP
Clinical Health Practitioner, Board-Certified Life Care Planner
This component provide evidence based support for individuals recovering from trauma and PTSD, supporting emotional processing, coping strategies, resilience-building, and the development of safety and stability in daily life.
24 Years Experience
Online in Appleton, WI
PTSD/Trauma
Brittney Schultz Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAC, BSP, LPC
Brainspotting suggests that the brain can heal itself from inside. It aims to stimulate the brain’s healing ability by evoking and releasing the negative emotions and experiences that have been stored in it. It does this by identifying an eye position that triggers and releases these emotions.
Brainspotting works with the deep brain and the body through its direct access to the autonomic and limbic systems within the body’s central nervous system.
**Offering crisis counseling and supports for first responders, front line workers and victims of tragedies!
7 Years Experience
Online in Appleton, WI
PTSD/Trauma
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 Appleton, WI (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Veena Tripathi Ahuja, MD
Psychiatrist, M.D.
Dr. Ahuja has extensive experience in diagnosis and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with a history of trauma and/or PTSD.
18 Years Experience
Online in Appleton, WI (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Emily Blitz
Psychologist, PsyD
Trauma doesn’t always come from one big event—small, repeated experiences can quietly shape how safe, seen, or steady you feel in the world. In our work, we create a supportive space to notice these patterns, understand how they affect your relationships and sense of self, and gently foster healing. Approached with curiosity and care, you can find greater safety, insight, and self-understanding.
12 Years Experience
Online in Appleton, WI (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
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 Appleton, WI
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Appleton, Wisconsin Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Appleton, Wisconsin average 16 years of experience and charge around $209 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
$209
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 2% |
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 |
| 54% | Self Esteem |
| 51% | Loss or Grief |
| 46% | Social Anxiety |