Trauma and PTSD therapists in Paradise Valley, AZ
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Paradise Valley, Arizona 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
Sophie Pierce
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I understand trauma responses as the nervous system’s adaptive attempts to cope with overwhelming experiences, rather than simply symptoms to be eliminated. Healing occurs through safe, supportive relationships that help restore a sense of connection, regulation, and trust. I work collaboratively with children, and families to build understanding, strengthen resilience, and support meaningful growth.
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Paradise Valley, AZ
Online in Paradise Valley, AZ
PTSD/Trauma
Patricia Fahmy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Trauma can continue to affect your life long after difficult experiences have ended. You may find yourself feeling emotionally overwhelmed, constantly on guard, disconnected from others, struggling with trust, or repeating patterns in relationships that you don't fully understand. Trauma can impact the mind, body, nervous system, and the way we relate to ourselves and others. I specialize in helping individuals and couples heal the effects of trauma through a holistic approach that integrates EMDR, somatic therapy, attachment work, and mindfulness. Together, we work to process painful experiences, strengthen emotional regulation, and create healthier, more secure ways of living and connecting.
7 Years Experience
Online in Paradise Valley, AZ (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Tara Murphy
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Trauma leaves lasting imprints on the body, mind, and relationships, and no two experiences of healing look the same. I have extensive experience working with military members, children in the foster care system facing complex trauma, and adults recovering from childhood neglect or abuse. My approach is trauma-informed and highly individualized, integrating IFS, attachment-focused therapy, mindfulness, somatic awareness, family systems, and psychodynamic work. I draw on a range of evidence-based and relational approaches to fit each client’s needs. I also collaborate closely with prescribers when helpful and provide careful diagnostic clarity to distinguish trauma from dissociative disorders, depression, or personality patterns.
29 Years Experience
Online in Paradise Valley, AZ (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Sumer Statler Aeed
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Trauma is the experience not just of what happened to us, but by how our bodies, neurology, and hearts respond to what happened to us. Traumas of 'small t' and traumas of 'big T' both create adaptions to our true selves that can lead in our being 'stuck' in ways that don't serve us, that may create more trauma, or disconnection from our true selves and to our relationships with others. We have multiple ways of healing trauma, including complex traumas, including Flash Therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), clinical hypnosis, somatic work, art therapy and more. Coming back to your true self, perhaps for the first time, is not a journey to be missed.
27 Years Experience
Online in Paradise Valley, AZ (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Amanda Malak
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist
I specialize in helping individuals who have experienced trauma or are dealing with PTSD. My approach includes trauma-informed therapies like CPT, PE, somatic experiencing, and other techniques designed to help clients process and heal from their traumatic experiences. I work with clients to address symptoms like flashbacks, anxiety, and avoidance, and to help them regain a sense of safety, control, and empowerment. My goal is to create a supportive environment where clients can work through their trauma at their own pace, build resilience, and ultimately move toward healing and recovery. Referrals to EMDR or medication management are offered when appropriate.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Paradise Valley, AZ
Online in Paradise Valley, AZ
PTSD/Trauma
Cordell Pearson
Counselor/Therapist, CMHC, LPC, NCC
Trauma can leave you feeling stuck—like no matter what you do, you can’t move past the pain or the memories. Whether it’s from a past event or years of unresolved hurt, trauma affects more than just your thoughts. It can take a toll on your emotions, relationships, your body, and sense of self. But healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.
At Freedom to Heal Counseling, I specialize in helping you break free from the hold that trauma has on your life. Through EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and other trauma-focused therapies, we can gently process painful experiences and release their grip, helping you feel lighter, more in control, and able to move forward.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Paradise Valley, AZ
Online in Paradise Valley, AZ
PTSD/Trauma
Lynda Griffin Bull
Counselor/Therapist, MC, LPC
Traumatic experiences—whether from childhood events, relationships, medical crises, or other overwhelming situations—can leave lasting effects on how we think, feel, and relate to others. Many people experience symptoms such as anxiety, emotional numbness, difficulty concentrating, or feeling constantly on edge. I am devoted to helping clients address the legacy of trauma and the ways it continues to affect daily life. In a supportive and respectful therapeutic environment, we work at a pace that feels safe for you, focusing on understanding your experiences, building resilience, and moving toward lasting healing.
19 Years Experience
In-Person Near Paradise Valley, AZ
Online in Paradise Valley, AZ
PTSD/Trauma
Alice Barton
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
I use EMDR to help individuals process their trauma. I've been a trauma therapist for the past 5 years and have helped hundreds of clients live freer, higher quality lives after EMDR.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Paradise Valley, AZ
Online in Paradise Valley, AZ
PTSD/Trauma
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
In-Person Near Paradise Valley, AZ
Online in Paradise Valley, AZ
PTSD/Trauma
Noelle Espineli
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Noelle is EMDR trained and also uses other effective evidence-based modalities to help individuals pinpoint their symptoms, triggers, and needs.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Paradise Valley, AZ
Online in Paradise Valley, AZ
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Paradise Valley, AZ Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Paradise Valley, AZ average 15 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (71%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (38%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (32%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
30%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 32% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 31% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 29% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 29% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 28% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Men |
| 27% | Military / Veterans |
| 22% | Hispanic / Latino |