Trauma and PTSD therapists in Flagstaff, Arizona AZ
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Flagstaff 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.
Trauma and PTSD
Jessica Dawson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Trauma can leave you feeling unsafe in your own body. We will work at your pace to process these experiences and restore a sense of inner balance and peace.
3 Years Experience
Online in Flagstaff, AZ Arizona
Trauma and PTSD
Fernando Rodriguez Jr
Counselor/Therapist, LAC
Trauma can leave you feeling stuck in survival mode. Utilizing EMDR, we will safely process those harsh experiences so you can transition from merely coping to "I'm thriving!"
4 Years Experience
Online in Flagstaff, AZ Arizona
Trauma and PTSD
Growth Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
As Bessel Van Der Kolk says "The Body Keeps the Score". This statement refers to the now scientifically proven notion that trauma is not just the "bad things" that happen to us, but what happens in our bodies as well. Trauma is the lump in our throats, the heaviness in our chests, the anxiety in our stomachs, and tension in our muscles. In order to help heal from trauma and PTSD, we need to connect to our bodies and bring the body into the therapeutic experience. I am certified in EMDR which is proven to help process and heal past trauma of all kinds, including "shock trauma" (war, natural disasters, car accidents) and "relational/developmental trauma" (emotional abuse, neglect, sexual abuse).
14 Years Experience
Online in Flagstaff, AZ Arizona
Trauma and PTSD
Claire Karakey
Therapist, LPC, MC
Traumatic experiences often involve a physical threat to life or safety but any situation that leaves a person feeling isolated, helpless, and overwhelmed can result in Trauma. Traumatic events include accidents, abuse, bullying, neglect, breakups, humiliation, chronic illness, or the sudden death of a loved one.
Trauma can often manifest in destructive behaviors such as substance abuse, self-harm, and codependency. An individual struggling with past traumas can experience insomnia, irritability, aches and pains, fear, anxiety, and hopelessness. Trauma can affect work performance and relationships, cause one to withdraw and isolate from others, and potentially resort to using drugs or self-harm in order to cope with the intense emotions.
Whatever the cause of the trauma – and whether it happened recently or in childhood – therapy can help. A therapist can use a variety of modalities including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Talk Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques to help reprogram and heal the traumatic memories so a healthier, happier life can be realized.
11 Years Experience
Online in Flagstaff, AZ Arizona
Trauma and PTSD
Karen Baumstark, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., CMHIMP, CTACC
None of us can escape some level of trauma; inevitably, it will be a part of life. How much it affects us, however, depends on many factors including the nervous system we were born with, our outer resources, and how much relational support we receive to help us recover from the trauma. Many people do not have access to adequate resources to help them recover from trauma (and this is very subjective and personal, varying from person to person), and the trauma continues to affect them in (sometimes subtle, but still) impactful ways. If certain factors come together, PTSD may develop out of trauma. Often clients feel like they have failed because they can't completely "get over" their PTSD reactions. I have often reminded clients that PTSD is "the gift that keeps on giving". It can be very hard, perhaps impossible, to completely eradicate PTSD reactions, because the reaction is not just of the mind, it is of the whole body. My approach to helping clients with trauma and PTSD involves looking at it holistically and working to understand how the trauma changed you, your reaction across many facets of your life (thoughts, feelings, habits, behaviors, self-care or lack thereof, expectations, how you view the world), and then working on replacing what is harmful with what is helpful. The goal isn't to completely get rid of the PTSD symptoms (which is likely impossible) but rather to dramatically reduce its effect on you, so you can live your best life, and so an occasional symptom breaking through will not derail you.
36 Years Experience
Online in Flagstaff, AZ Arizona
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Flagstaff, Arizona Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Flagstaff, Arizona average 16 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (76%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (36%), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (34%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
46%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 76% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 36% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 32% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 31% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 30% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 25% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |
| 22% | Black / African American |