Trauma and PTSD therapists in Huntsville, Alabama AL
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Huntsville 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.
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Gregory Smith
Counselor/Therapist, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), BCPC
Since trauma is at the root of PTSD and dissociation, I understand the effects that trauma has upon an individual. In the 1990's, I worked as a North Carolina Paramedic and experienced the effects that trauma can have upon an individual. Whether it is childhood traumas, military experience traumas, or any other unexpected experiences that the flight and fight response system was not an option, and therefore, the freeze response resulted in the trauma; healing requires various approaches. Being a pastor living overseas for 19 years ministering to American military stationed outside of the USA has given me many opportunities to minister to those affected by trauma. Often those who experienced traumatic experiences on more than one occasion develop complex PTSD with dissociation. My experience working with dissociative individuals is very beneficial when understanding and helping those with PTSD and sometime complex PTSD.
21 Years Experience
Online in Huntsville, AL Alabama (Online Only)
Sarita R. Schapiro, Ph.D., P.A.
Psychologist, Florida Licensed Psychologist PY4914, APIT Certified
Provide an opportunity to explore the nature of the trauma, identify triggers in current situations, and develop effective strategies to gain mastery.
44 Years Experience
Online in Huntsville, AL Alabama
Matthew Syzdek
Psychologist, PhD, LP, MBA
If you feel on edge, anxious, irritable, can't relax, or struggle to trust people, there is a path forward towards a more fulfilling life. Don't gamble when choosing a therapist. You deserve a psychologist who will adapt the best science to your specific needs and goals. Many therapists themselves are burned out and can't give the best care to their clients. Dr Syzdek built a small boutique practice where he limits the number of clients he treats, so he can give his clients the time, thought, and dedication that they deserve. Dr Syzdek combines compassion with the science of behavior change to help you make the the difficult decisions in life and take action, so you can live a happier life, thrive at work, love your relationships, and have fun again. Dr Syzdek treats trauma and related conditions typically using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and exposure therapies. These approaches combine mindfulness, acceptance, and cognitive strategies to help you live your life again and find relief from the the struggle.
14 Years Experience
Online in Huntsville, AL Alabama
Collins Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
EMDR, DBT and CBT are provided by clinicians at Collins Counseling to treat trauma-disorders, including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.
21 Years Experience
Online in Huntsville, AL Alabama
Shareece Cannonier
Psychologist, PsyD
I can help you process traumatic experiences and release them so that you can enjoy your life.
7 Years Experience
Online in Huntsville, AL Alabama (Online Only)
Huntsville is one of the most economically anomalous cities in the American South — anchored by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, the US Army's Redstone Arsenal, and a massive aerospace and defense industry cluster — creating a highly educated, well-compensated population with therapy demand centered on high-stakes career stress, security clearance-related anxiety, and the unique pressures of working in national security-adjacent roles. The city has grown dramatically in recent decades, attracting transplants from across the country, and therapists frequently address the social isolation and adjustment challenges of a fast-growing city where community roots are shallow for many residents. Huntsville Hospital provides institutional mental health resources alongside a growing private practice community. Huntsville's unusual demographic profile — high concentration of STEM professionals, veterans, and military contractors — gives its therapy community a distinctive character compared to other Southern cities of similar size.
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Huntsville, Alabama Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Huntsville, Alabama average 16 years of experience and charge around $211 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (76%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (39%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$211
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 76% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 30% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 29% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 27% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 27% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Men |
| 30% | Military / Veterans |
| 25% | Black / African American |