Trauma and PTSD therapists in Atlanta, GA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Atlanta, Georgia 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
Dr. Millie C. Astin
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Trauma can happen to anyone at any time. Combat, sexual assault, interpersonal violence, and other forms of injury and threat to life can lead to crippling symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). These can include intrusive thoughts about the trauma, nightmares, feeing on guard, not being able to sleep or concentrate, irritability, and feeling disconnected from others. There are several very effective treatments for PTSD that help you face the trauma directly so you can come to terms with it and move on with your life. These include Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement and Desensitization Therapy (EMDR) and a new, briefer treatment called Written Exposure Therapy (WET). I have extensive experience with all of these approaches and can help you regain your life with them. Additionally, I worked for many years at the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, leading the PTSD Clinic, so have lots of familiarity with veterans as well as civilians.
33 Years Experience
Online in Atlanta, GA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Taya Larenkova Sanders
Counselor/Therapist, MS, NCC, LAPC, RPT
CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Trauma Resolution, Sand Tray, and Play Therapy.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Atlanta, GA 30305
Online in Atlanta, GA
PTSD/Trauma
Allison Cordts - Sunrise Therapy for Mental Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.A., LPC
Trauma is a pesky voice in your subconscious telling you to be afraid in the current life even though the fear is in the past. Recognizing that "now" is safe is imperative to healing and moving forward in a healthy way. I can help clients process and heal from their past which opens the door to a more joyful present and a future full of possibilities
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Atlanta, GA
Online in Atlanta, GA
PTSD/Trauma
Mikela Hallmark
Therapist, MS, LPC, LMHC
Post-traumatic stress isn’t just about flashbacks or nightmares — it’s what happens when overwhelming experiences don’t get to complete their cycle. It’s a nervous system stuck in survival mode, long after the threat is gone. You might feel hyperaware, disconnected, emotionally numb, or easily triggered by things you can’t always explain.
I work with PTSD through a relational, trauma-informed lens that honors the intelligence of your coping strategies while helping you build new experiences of safety, connection, and choice. We don’t rush. We don’t retraumatize. We work gently, at your pace, with deep respect for the ways your body and mind have protected you.
Healing isn’t about forgetting what happened — it’s about reclaiming your sense of self outside of what happened. Together, we’ll create space for your story, your voice, and your right to feel fully alive again.
15 Years Experience
In-Person in Atlanta, GA 30324
Online in Atlanta, GA
PTSD/Trauma
Ashley Omar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Traumatic experiences can affect how you see yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides a supportive space to process difficult experiences, understand protective patterns, and begin healing at your own pace. My trauma-informed approach helps clients build safety, resilience, and a stronger sense of control in their lives.
16 Years Experience
Online in Atlanta, GA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Amy Marshall, Owner of Counseling & Life Coaching, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
I specialize in writing Nexus Letters for veterans who are seeking disability benefits from the VA or changes to their rating or benefits. Trauma can change the way you feel about yourself and others, and change the way you interact with the world. It can inadvertently lead to volatile or abusive relationships or even exploitation. You are taking a brave step in getting help. I have over 15 years of experience to assist you in assessing your situation and working through your trauma using trauma-informed techniques, Person-Centered approaches, and Cognitive Behavioral techniques.
15 Years Experience
Online in Atlanta, GA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Rena Diamond
Counselor/Therapist, MS, APC, NCC, CCH
Traumatic experiences can occur at any point in the lifespan, and be acute, chronic, or complex. Humans are inherently deeply resilient, yet without treatment, the aftereffects of trauma can last for years, causing physical or emotional symptoms, impacting our sense of safety in the world, and influencing our relationships in unpredictable ways.
6 Years Experience
Online in Atlanta, GA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
The Wellness Sanctuary
Counselor/Therapist, Behavioral Therapist, Christian Counselor
Experienced in Anxiety, PTSD, Panic Attacks, Codependency, Domestic Violence, Childhood Trauma, Relationship Trauma, and Complicated Family Dynamics
23 Years Experience
In-Person in Atlanta, GA
Online in Atlanta, GA
PTSD/Trauma
Mireille Etienne
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, LMHC
Truama and PTSD can be debilitating and lead to feelings of despair and hopelessness. Together, using CBT tools, we will improve your symptoms, teach you skills to deal with your symptoms and restore your self esteem.
20 Years Experience
In-Person in Atlanta, GA 30345
Online in Atlanta, GA
PTSD/Trauma
Amenah Arman
Therapist, MS-CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, Nationally Certified Counselor
Trauma can shape how the nervous system responds to stress, relationships, and responsibility long after the original experience has passed. For many high-performing professionals, creatives, and leaders, trauma may show up as hypervigilance, emotional shutdown, perfectionism, or a constant sense of pressure to stay in control. Through trauma-informed therapy, narrative work, and nervous system regulation, we focus on helping the body and mind process unresolved experiences so you can feel safer, more grounded, and more present in your life and work.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Atlanta, GA
Online in Atlanta, GA
PTSD/Trauma
Rachel Schambach, Sojourners Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
I am EMDR trained and utilize this practice to help desensitize traumatic memories and process into a new healthier you!
6 Years Experience
Online in Atlanta, GA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Matthew Reeves
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, CRC, NCC
Trauma is frequently at the heart of mental health concerns. I help my clients process their trauma in safe and healthy ways so they may be stronger and wiser for having experienced painful ordeals.
6 Years Experience
Online in Atlanta, GA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Jessica Shine
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, 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 the effects of lasting trauma, which can cause a person to live with deep emotional pain, fear, confusion, or posttraumatic stress far after the event has passed.
In these circumstances, the support, guidance, and assistance of a therapist are fundamental to healing from trauma.
12 Years Experience
Online in Atlanta, GA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Scot Seitz
Psychologist, PhD
I provide a tailored therapy approach for addressing trauma and PTSD that is based on your specific goals. I draw on evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE).
12 Years Experience
Online in Atlanta, GA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Kaijah Bjorklund
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LMHC
Trauma isn't just what happened — it's what your nervous system learned as a result of what happened. Whether it was a single event or a lifetime of experiences that accumulated slowly, trauma gets stored in the body and shows up in ways that feel confusing, out of proportion, or hard to explain. I specialize in complex trauma and PTSD, using EMDR, IFS, and somatic therapy to help your nervous system process what it's been holding — not by reliving it, but by creating the conditions for real, lasting healing that you can feel, not just understand.
12 Years Experience
Online in Atlanta, GA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Brian L. Long
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC
I have 20+ years experience working with individuals, couples, families and groups navigating the effects of complex trauma on behavioral, cognitive, physical, emotional and mental well-being.
23 Years Experience
Online in Atlanta, GA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Cultivate Your Essence
Registered Psychotherapist, LPC, LCPC, MFT
Trauma can affect how we think, feel, relate to others, and experience the world around us. At Cultivate Your Essence, we provide trauma-informed care for individuals experiencing PTSD, complex trauma, childhood trauma, relationship trauma, and other adverse experiences. We help clients process their experiences, strengthen coping skills, and move toward healing and restoration.
8 Years Experience
Online in Atlanta, GA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Mary Elizabeth Burns, MS, NCC, LPC
Counselor/Therapist, MS, NCC, LPC
I provide trauma therapy for adults and teens experiencing PTSD, complex trauma, and the lasting effects of emotional, psychological, or relational trauma, including narcissistic abuse. Trauma can show up as anxiety, emotional reactivity, disconnection, perfectionism, body image concerns, or feeling stuck in survival mode.
Using somatic therapy, nervous system regulation, breathwork, and evidence-based approaches such as CBT and DBT, I help clients process trauma safely, reduce symptoms, and restore a sense of control and self-trust. Trauma therapy supports healing that is paced, grounded, and focused on both the mind and body.
30 Years Experience
In-Person in Atlanta, GA 30328
Online in Atlanta, GA
PTSD/Trauma
Charonda P. Gardner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
With patience, gentleness, and compassion - Allow us to support you in healing from traumatic experiences. EMDR Trained.
14 Years Experience
Online in Atlanta, GA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
April Bieber
Licensed Professional Counselor, CMHC, CPC, LCPC, LMHC, LPC, LPC-MHS, QS (FL)
Trauma doesn’t have to define you. I offer trauma-informed therapy to help clients process painful experiences, reduce triggers, and reclaim a sense of safety, identity, and control.
17 Years Experience
Online in Atlanta, GA (Online Only)
Atlanta's rapid growth as a major business hub has intensified demand for therapists specializing in workplace stress, burnout, and anxiety among its large professional population. The city has a vibrant and well-established Black community, and many therapists focus on culturally affirming care, racial identity, and intergenerational trauma. Long commutes and sprawl are a persistent stressor for many residents, and a large share of Atlanta therapists offer extended hours and telehealth options across the metro area. Piedmont Healthcare and Emory Healthcare anchor institutional mental health services alongside the city's extensive private practice community.
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Atlanta, GA Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Atlanta, GA average 15 years of experience and charge around $198 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (75%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (38%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (35%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$198
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 75% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 28% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 28% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 27% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Senior |
| 39% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 29% | Military / Veterans |
| 28% | Black / African American |