Trauma and PTSD therapists in Decatur, GA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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 Decatur, GA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Annie Phannick
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
For relational and family trauma, we will work on untangling the old stories and attachment wounds that impact your current self-worth and boundaries.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Decatur, GA 30030
Online in Decatur, GA
PTSD/Trauma
Janika Perry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Trauma can leave lasting emotional wounds. Through trauma-informed care and EMDR therapy, Peaceful Horizons Counseling helps clients process painful experiences, reduce distressing symptoms, rebuild resilience, and regain a sense of safety and empowerment.
10 Years Experience
Online in Decatur, GA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Lauren Pifer | Present Way Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
I specialize in EMDR therapy for developmental and past trauma. EMDR is an evidence-based approach that supports the brain in reprocessing past experiences. Anxiety, fear, and distress feel less overwhelming and easier to manage.
5 Years Experience
Online in Decatur, GA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Angela Hartley
Counselor/Therapist, LAPC, NCC
It may be feeling like your past trauma is currently be causing so many relational ups and downs, you may feel on edge, overwhelmed, isolated, and disconnected from yourself and others. It may feel like you lack the words to describe what you want or need or when you speak up, your voice is pushed to the side. You may long to feel more clear, confident, and at peace, but feels like you're constantly in an uphill battle. This is exhausting!
Therapy with me is a warm and open place where I can help give you the space and time to voice your emotions and thoughts in ways that create more clarity, relief, and confidence- giving you the tools to help regulate your body and mind so that you can feel more connected and secure in the life that you dream to live.
I am passionate about working with and supporting women who have experienced abuse of any form and want to feel more secure and at ease in their bodies and relationships, and I also enjoy work with couples who feel stuck, hopeless, and tired of relational ups and downs.
I would love to be apart of your journey. Feel free to reach out for free 15 minute consultation or video call.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Decatur, GA 30030
Online in Decatur, 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 Near Decatur, GA
Online in Decatur, GA
PTSD/Trauma
Courtney Chaney
Counselor/Therapist, MS, NCC, APC
Often distressing or disturbing life experiences overwhelm us and take away our ability to experience successful relationships and healthy emotions including connecting to self. I am here to support your journey and provide helpful interventions to empower you to reconnect to self and others. I specialize in Trauma/PTSD treatments and will assist you at your own pace and comfort.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Decatur, GA
Online in Decatur, GA
PTSD/Trauma
Alena Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Trauma and PTSD, especially C-PTSD, includes any emotional experience that was upsetting and different than you had experienced up to that point in your life. C-PTSD often involves parental neglect, unavailability, or inconsistency. I am not one of the therapists who will tell you that you need to forgive and rebuild your relationsihp with anyone you choose not to have in your life. The idea that people should continue to endure mistreatment simply because someone is family is absurd. Of course, trauma and PTSD can include experiencing or witnessing any type of violence, abuse, accidents, or the threats of violence or abuse. Trauma has been my specialty since the beginning of my career and I have taken extensive training on the treatment of trauma. More importantly than if I am qualified to treat you for upsetting or traumatic past experiences is the fact that I will never minimize your experiences. Please do not avoid going to therapy because you think what you experienced was "not that bad." If it was upsetting to you when it happened and it still affects your life in any way I want to help you reduce or eliminate the impact of those experiences on your present day and future life.
8 Years Experience
Online in Decatur, 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 Decatur, GA (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Decatur, GA Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Decatur, 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 |