Trauma and PTSD therapists in Sun City West, Arizona AZ
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Sun City West 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
Meliora Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS LPC
Accelerated Resolution therapy helps with Trauma and PTSD. I am trained and skilled.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sun City West, AZ
Online in Sun City West, AZ Arizona
Trauma and PTSD
Danielle Le Blanc
Licensed Professional Counselor, LISAC, LPC
All of our clinicians have experience with treating trauma and PTSD using a variety of approaches that are tailored to fit your needs.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sun City West, AZ
Online in Sun City West, AZ Arizona
Trauma and PTSD
Brent Peak
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a powerful and efficient approach to healing trauma and PTSD, often bringing significant relief in just one session, with most clients needing no more than 3-5. Unlike traditional talk therapy, ART helps your brain rapidly process and reframe traumatic memories, so they no longer feel overwhelming or intrusive. You don’t have to relive the details of what happened—ART works gently and effectively to reduce distress, ease triggers, and restore a sense of calm. If you’re struggling with flashbacks, anxiety, or the lingering effects of trauma, ART can help you find lasting relief and move forward with confidence.
Trauma isn’t just something that happened in the past—it’s something your body and mind are still carrying. If you’ve experienced trauma, whether from childhood, relationships, or a specific event, you might feel stuck in patterns of fear, anxiety, or emotional numbness. Maybe you struggle with flashbacks, nightmares, or an inability to fully relax, as if your nervous system is constantly bracing for danger. Even when you try to move forward, certain triggers can bring the past rushing back, making it feel like it’s happening all over again. This isn’t just in your head—your brain has stored trauma in a way that keeps it feeling fresh and unresolved.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) helps your brain reprocess trauma so it no longer controls you. Unlike traditional therapy that requires talking about painful experiences over and over, ART works quickly to change how trauma is stored in the brain—without reliving the pain. In just a few sessions, ART can reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories, allowing you to move forward without being constantly triggered. Therapy isn’t about forgetting the past—it’s about breaking free from its grip, so you can feel safe, present, and in control of your life again. You don’t have to stay trapped in survival mode—healing is possible, and you deserve peace.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sun City West, AZ
Online in Sun City West, AZ Arizona
Trauma and PTSD
Dr. Jennifer Baumgardner
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Dr. Baumgardner has worked with individuals of all ages from preschool through older adults as they try to regain their lives after suffering traumatic events. Having lived through natural disasters, she worked with youth relocated after the Katrina Hurricane. She has helped families who have experienced personal tragedy and loss. She has a number of talented providers in her office, trained in a number of therapies, including EMDR.
20 Years Experience
Online in Sun City West, AZ Arizona (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Ed White - Logos Addiction Counseling, LLC
Drug and Alcohol Counselor, MS, LIAC
I have found that adverse childhood experiences as well as trauma and PTSD are often at the root and core of one's addiction. I am trauma informed and sensitive in approaching your concerns. I utilize Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to assist Client with safely processing and resolving their trauma and PTSD. ART works directly to reprogram the way in which distressing memories and images are stored in the brain so that they no longer trigger strong physical and emotional reactions.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sun City West, AZ
Online in Sun City West, AZ Arizona
Trauma and PTSD
Kathleen Field
Therapist, LAC
I provide compassionate, trauma-informed care for individuals navigating trauma and PTSD, grounded in empathy, safety, and understanding. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR, we work together to process difficult experiences while honoring the different parts of you that have developed to cope and protect. I also teach grounding and coping skills to help you feel more present and regulated, especially during moments of distress. Through psychoeducation, I aim to normalize your responses and help you better understand how trauma impacts the mind and body. My goal is to support your healing in a way that feels safe, empowering, and paced to your needs.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sun City West, AZ
Online in Sun City West, AZ 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.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sun City West, AZ
Online in Sun City West, AZ Arizona
Trauma and PTSD
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 Sun City West, AZ Arizona (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Christine Sparacino
Psychologist, PsyD
I work with individuals who have experienced all types of trauma, whether it's family trauma or medical trauma or childhood trauma or recent events. Therapy can be helpful in working through the trauma narratives and feeling alive again in the best way.
23 Years Experience
Online in Sun City West, AZ Arizona (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Kelsi McMartin
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I am fully trained in EMDR and the Flash technique and find it to be very helpful in resolving general anxiety and helping to resolve intrusive thoughts and memories of the past.
24 Years Experience
Online in Sun City West, AZ Arizona (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Sun City West, Arizona Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Sun City West, Arizona average 16 years of experience and charge around $201 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) (35%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
32%
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
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 76% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 36% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 32% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 31% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 30% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 26% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |
| 23% | Black / African American |