Trauma and PTSD therapists in Bridgeport, CT
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Bridgeport, Connecticut 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.
Samantha Allison-Evans, M.A., LPC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, M.A., LPC
worked with trauma and PTSD therapy for over 16 years in psychiatric setting
11 Years Experience
Online in Bridgeport, CT (Online Only)
Alistair Highet
Licensed Psychoanalyst, MA, LP, NCPsyA
Trauma leaves a mark on us, one that sometimes we can't see, but only experience. PTSD is complex, and sometimes the mechanism of our behavior is hard to uncover. We can explore that in an open, compassionate, non-judgmental way. Being human is very difficult, and we are all vulnerable to the wounds the world inflicts on us. But we can move forward. I know myself, and I know others who have done so.
26 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bridgeport, CT
Online in Bridgeport, CT
5 Pointes Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, ACS, CST
Trauma can feel deeply isolating and impact every part of life. I use trauma-informed therapies—like EMDR, somatic experiencing, and gentle processing—to help clients safely reclaim their narrative, feel grounded in their bodies, and restore trust in themselves and others.
27 Years Experience
Online in Bridgeport, CT (Online Only)
Clare Campbell
Psychologist, Ph.D.
As a clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience, I provide intensive psychotherapy for individuals navigating stress and anxiety, including those with a history of trauma. I offer telehealth sessions to clients across the United States, as well as in-person appointments in Darien, Connecticut. My approach is highly individualized, grounded in the belief that meaningful change arises through a deeper understanding of one’s emotional life in the present moment. Together, we will work to uncover and shift long-standing patterns that may be interfering with your well-being, relationships, or sense of self. I aim to bring both compassion and challenge to our work—meeting you with respect, curiosity, and acceptance, while also encouraging growth toward a more authentic and connected version of yourself.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bridgeport, CT
Online in Bridgeport, CT
Matthew G. Mandelbaum
Psychologist, Phd, MSEd, MA
For those individuals whose trauma histories negatively shift quality of life, I help them gain skills for self-regulation, distress tolerance, and problem solving to help them make more impact in multiple areas of life.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bridgeport, CT
Online in Bridgeport, CT
Melissa Jermann
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Trauma can leave a lasting imprint, shaping how you see yourself, others, and the world around you. Our practice is dedicated to helping you process and heal from trauma in a safe and compassionate space. Using trauma-focused therapies, such as Cognitive Processing Therapy and EMDR, we’ll work to untangle the effects of past experiences, rebuild your sense of safety, and help you move toward a life that feels more balanced and whole. Whether you’re dealing with recent trauma or carrying the weight of experiences from the past, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bridgeport, CT
Online in Bridgeport, CT
Susan Lobosco Benner
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Trauma is often at the root of many of the symptoms and struggles that bring people to therapy. I have many tools to offer to facilitate the process of healing from trauma. The first is a safe therapeutic relationship grounded in many years of experience where you will experience compassion, connection and caring that lead to insight and deepened understanding. Others include Accelerated Resolution Therapy which has proven to be a powerful way to reprocess trauma and detach from triggers, leaving you to live a life free from the daily impact of past and recent traumas. The combination of these tools and others lead to healing of both mind and body, which is essential as both are intricately involved in how we carry trauma.
32 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bridgeport, CT
Online in Bridgeport, CT
Michelle Peacock
Psychologist, PhD
Trauma and PTSD involve emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and physiological symptoms that interfere with functioning. CBT and biofeedback are effective interventions to trauma and PTSD.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bridgeport, CT
Online in Bridgeport, CT
Shelia King
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, Certified Sex Addiction & Certified Multiple Addictions Therapist
I am master‑level trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). This evidence‑based modality supports the brain’s natural capacity to process and resolve trauma, anxiety, depression, and maladaptive beliefs that contribute to emotional distress.
10 Years Experience
Online in Bridgeport, CT (Online Only)
Chananya Abraham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
I work with individuals living with trauma and PTSD by helping them understand how past experiences continue to live in the body, nervous system, and patterns of relationship. Together, we gently and deliberately process unresolved experiences, reduce the intensity of traumatic memories, and restore a sense of safety, agency, and control. My goal is not only symptom relief, but helping clients reclaim their identity, rebuild trust in themselves, and move forward with greater strength, clarity, and purpose.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bridgeport, CT
Online in Bridgeport, CT
Bridgeport is Connecticut's largest city and one of the starkest examples of urban poverty in one of America's wealthiest states, with high rates of crime, poverty, and persistent economic inequality that create significant and underserved mental health need across the population. The city's majority Black and Latino communities have been most affected by decades of deindustrialization and disinvestment, and access to the quality mental health care available in wealthier Connecticut communities remains difficult for many Bridgeport residents. Bridgeport Hospital, part of Yale New Haven Health, provides behavioral health services, and community mental health centers offer some publicly funded care. Common therapy concerns include trauma, depression, anxiety, family and relationship stress, and the chronic psychological toll of living in a community where economic precarity is widespread and systemic barriers to well-being are persistent.
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Bridgeport, CT Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Bridgeport, CT average 16 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (39%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (34%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 30% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 28% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 27% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 27% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Men |
| 29% | Military / Veterans |
| 25% | Black / African American |