Trauma and PTSD therapists in Scottsdale, Arizona AZ
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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.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Online in Scottsdale, Arizona
Trauma and PTSD
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.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Online in Scottsdale, Arizona
Trauma and PTSD
Lynda Griffin Bull
Counselor/Therapist, MC, LPC
I am devoted to treating the legacy of trauma which is experienced in symptoms such as depression, anxiety, foggy thinking, difficulty managing stress, feeling stuck, impulsivity, relational problems, addictions, sleep disorders & chronic pain/illness; I also work with cancer patients and families.
18 Years Experience
In-Person in Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Trauma and PTSD
Arroyo Psychological Services
Psychologist
We help clients process and heal from past trauma in a safe, supportive setting. Therapy focuses on restoring safety, empowerment, and emotional stability while reducing trauma-related symptoms.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Online in Scottsdale, Arizona
Trauma and PTSD
Telespera Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
When people hear "trauma" or "PTSD," they often think of major events like natural disasters or wars. However, symptoms of PTSD can arise from many other adverse experiences. Sometimes, it’s not just a single event but a series of challenges that sets PTSD in motion. Common symptoms include mood swings, feeling emotionally numb or disconnected, struggling in relationships, or having intense emotional reactions that don’t seem to match the situation.
It’s important to recognize that trauma affects everyone differently. For example, two people might experience the same event—like a car accident—but respond in completely different ways. One might bounce back quickly, while the other might need more time to heal. This range of responses is normal and valid.
Many people have encountered some form of trauma, though it can help to think of these experiences as “speed bumps” rather than defining them solely as trauma. Like speed bumps on the road, these moments encourage us to slow down, reassess, and move forward with care. Even when they catch us off guard or cause pain, they don’t have to stop us entirely.
The good news is that advances in therapeutic techniques have made recovery from trauma more accessible, faster, and more comfortable than ever before. By addressing the lingering effects and understanding individual responses, healing becomes not only possible but empowering.
16 Years Experience
Online in Scottsdale, Arizona (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
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.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Scottsdale, AZ
Online in Scottsdale, Arizona
Trauma and PTSD
Kayla Jarred
Psychologist, PsyD
Whether your experience of trauma is recent (acute) or long term (chronic), it is never to later to work your way through the impact that traumatic event had your life. Work to understand your reactions/responses to situations and then discover ways to overcome the negative impact the trauma had on your thinking, emotional responses, and other overwhelming experiences. Either through a structured program, or just through discussion, self-exploration, and skill building, pick your path and stride forward.
2 Years Experience
Online in Scottsdale, Arizona (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
InnerBloom Therapy Services, Raquel DeLuccia, Maddy Lyon & Jordan Erickson
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Associate Marriage & FamilyTherapist LAMFT
Our trauma-informed approach honors the impact of what you’ve been through while helping you reclaim safety, agency, and connection. EMDR and IFS are often used here for deep, integrative healing.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Scottsdale, AZ
Online in Scottsdale, Arizona
Trauma and PTSD
Urim Recovery, LLC
Therapist, Certified Trauma Therapist, LCSW
As an experienced and certified trauma therapist, I offer a supportive and client centered approach to help you maintain calm and address the discomfort and self-defeating practices and thoughts that accompany trauma.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Scottsdale, AZ
Online in Scottsdale, Arizona
Trauma and PTSD
Michaela Decker
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT
Frequently, people who have experienced trauma develop extraordinary survival skills. Often the strategies that were critical for survival, are not sustainable long term and thwart the ability to develop satisfying work, family and/or romantic relationships. Therapy provides an opportunity to become "unstuck" and transcend thinking and behavior patterns that are holding you back from realizing your potential. I specialize in the treatment of PTSD, anxiety and depression, and am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). When distress from a disturbing event remains, the upsetting images, thoughts, and emotions may create an overwhelming feeling of being back in that moment. EMDR therapy helps the brain process these memories, and allows normal healing to resume. EMDR therapy is not complete until attention has been brought to the past memories that are contributing to the problem, the present situations that are disturbing, and what skills the needed for the future.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Scottsdale, AZ
Online in Scottsdale, Arizona