Trauma and PTSD therapists in Erie, Colorado CO
Timothy Long
Registered Psychotherapist
I myself grew up in a toxic, dysfunctional, abusive family. It caused me to suffer many years from severe complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, social anxiety with severe blushing, and much more. Trauma and PTSD can be caused by many experiences in childhood or in our adult years. Just talk therapy will not resolve it. After trying many therapies myself, and training in different forms of therapy, I know what really works. I want to help you resolve your trauma and/or PTSD. It is not as difficult as many people think. I offer a 30 minute complimentary session for you to find how we can work together to heal and create the life you want. You can easily schedule on my website or email me.
16 Years Experience
Heidi Lindeman Self Grounded Therapy
Counselor/Therapist, M.Div., M.A., LPC
Do you find yourself on edge, looking over your shoulder, struggling in relationship and just not sure why life is so hard? Complex trauma, which may have been something so subtle but happened again and again in your childhood, can leave you feeling unsure about yourself, often doubting and second guessing yourself. This is because the way your parents attuned to you may not have been meeting what you needed. Now as an adult you find yourself struggling in relationships and can't quite figure out what's wrong. It is them? Is it me? I'd guess your'e wondering why so many people around you are taking advantage of you. I want you to know this is not your fault, you did not deserve this, and you do not need to keep living in the cycle of broken relationships. You CAN heal. You CAN come to a place where you are valued, by yourself and by others. Together we can work to identify where you have been hurt. To help release any burdens you continue to carry and to bring in the qualities you really want to be living with. You can have freedom from your past and step boldly into your future. You can reclaim your life. You have a power inside that will guide you to deeper healing. I can help you tap into that power. I can support you through the healing journey. You can take ownership of your life.
5 Years Experience
Pamela Silsby-Sharkey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, Coach
Polyvagal informed therapy helps to regulate the nervous system and helps us relearn how to co-regulate with others again. Trauma occurs whenever our nervoius systems are overwhelmed and go into fight, flight, or freeze. Ideally we shift out of dorsal vagal and into ventral vagal. Brainspotting, Tapping, EMDR, and IFS are wonderful modalities for treating trauma. Trauma is pervasive, it's everywhere. It shows up as big "T" traumas and as little "t" traumas. Creating a safe place to heal from is the priority so that we can begin to heal.
14 Years Experience
Roni Ruiz, LCSW - Through the Elements Wellness
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Being a survivor of traumatic events (little or big) takes a toll on the brain, body, and mind. Together we will explore the impacts of trauma on the brain, build emotional regulation strategies that feel supportive, and eventually work through the traumatic experiences (when you are ready) to make life and relationships more manageable, enjoyable, and safe.
3 Years Experience
Megan Ramos
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LPC
"Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness" -Peter Levine. I love this quote. I support people to bring a sense of larger presence and compassion to body memories that are held inside as trauma. Through this, what we hold inside can unwind and digest, allowing the clouds to part and our true self to shine through. I have training in somatic therapy, EMDR, and Somatic Experiencing and bring these modalities in when working with Trauma and PTSD.
7 Years Experience
Kim Colna
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Trauma and PTSD is a disorder in which a person has difficulty recovering from a traumatic or terrifying event. I will use my extensive training and expertise in CBT, DBT, ACT, TFCBT, and solution focused therapy.
16 Years Experience
Megan Aliffi
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Clinician has extensive experience in working with children in foster care and other traumatized children through the Department of Human Services. Clinician utilizes Cognitive Processing Therapy and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address PTSD and trauma.
9 Years Experience
Dr. Kelly Cromer
Psychologist, Ph.D.
My psychological evaluations cover a full range of psychological disorders as currently designated by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5-TR., including traditional and complex forms of PTSD across the lifespan.
4 Years Experience
Sarah J Thompson
Counselor/Therapist, MEd, LPC
Most people will experience trauma in their lifetime whether it’s a car accident, abuse or neglect, the sudden death of a loved one, a violent criminal act, exposure to the violence of war, or a natural disaster.
While many people can recover from trauma over time with the love and support of family and friends and bounce back with resiliency, others may discover effects of lasting trauma, which can cause a person to live with deep emotional pain, fear, confusion, or post-traumatic stress far after the event has passed.
In these circumstances, the support, guidance, and assistance of a therapist is fundamental to healing from trauma.
Trauma Symptoms
According to the four types of symptoms listed in the DSM-5
Avoidance Symptoms
Avoiding specific locations, sights, situations, and sounds that serve as reminders of the event
Anxiety, depression, numbness, or guilt
Re-experiencing Symptoms
Intrusive thoughts, nightmares or flashbacks
Hyperarousal Symptoms
Anger, irritability, and hypervigilance
Aggressive, reckless behavior, including self-harm
Sleep disturbances
Negative Mood and Cognition Symptoms
Loss of interest in activities that were once considered enjoyable
Difficulty remembering details of the distressing event
Change in habits or behavior since the trauma
Research has proven psychotherapy to be the most effective form of treatment for trauma. Most commonly, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) are used in treating trauma.
If you or someone you know matches the trauma symptoms listed above, I am confident that I can help and invite you to contact me today for a free consultation.
15 Years Experience
Maggie Vieweg
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC , Licensed Professional Counselor
I have over 8 years of experiencing working with individuals who have survived a trauma. I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), and somatic experiencing to process. My goal is to empower you to reclaim your sense of safety, restore trust in yourself and others, and build resilience in the face of adversity.
9 Years Experience