Trauma and PTSD therapists in Lexington, KY
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Lexington, Kentucky 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
Ms. Jill C. Keogh
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
My original reason for becoming a therapist was to help others through traumatic experiences and PTSD. I have extensive training in addressing both.
37 Years Experience
In-Person in Lexington, KY 40504
Online in Lexington, KY
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Colby Cohen-Archer
Psychologist, PhD
Trauma lives in our bodies, wreaking havoc on your nervous system, emotional reactivity, and relationships. Whether your trauma comes from early childhood experiences or a traumatic childbirth experience, we can work together to help you heal. I will help you tell your story in a setting of safety. If you prefer not to rehash what happened, we can help your body and mind process the lingering emotions, body sensations, and intrusive images using an eye movement therapy called Accelerated Resolution Therapy. This helps reduce symptoms in just a few sessions, often only one session. Clients says they are surprised at the quick relief from ART. Using traditional talk therapy or ART, we can continue to process what happened and help you learn to relate to the world in a different way, or help you prepare for future situations that are similar. Many women who have experienced traumatic births find ART helpful in enabling them to decide whether to have more children from a clear mind and not from a place of fear.
28 Years Experience
In-Person in Lexington, KY 40504
Online in Lexington, KY
PTSD/Trauma
Mr. Dan Pugel
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other types of trauma occur circumstantially and can often be debilitating and often seem insurmountable. A person suffering with PTSD has experienced or has been a witness to a traumatic event where a threat of death or serious injury occurs to self or others. During the experience or observing of such trauma the individual senses "intense fear, helplessness or horror".
PTSD symptoms may include voluntary and involuntary recurrent thoughts and dreams about the event, intense associations with the event - both externally and internally, intentional avoidance of associations with event, isolation, loss of interest in activities, anger, loss of concentration sleep disruptions among others. (DSM-V)
Other trauma occurs that may not be as pervasive as PTSD yet still interfers with the healthy social, occupational and general functioning of daily life. Both are experiences that can be processed through with outcomes of growth and healing
29 Years Experience
In-Person Near Lexington, KY
Online in Lexington, KY
PTSD/Trauma
Richard Scott, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Trauma can leave a lasting imprint — disrupting your sense of safety, triggering unwanted memories, and making it hard to feel present or connected. You may find yourself constantly on edge, emotionally numb, or stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand. Therapy offers a safe, supportive space to process what you’ve been through, reduce symptoms of PTSD, and begin to reclaim your life. Healing is possible, and you don’t have to face it alone. If you're ready to take that step, I’m here to help.
20 Years Experience
Online in Lexington, KY
PTSD/Trauma
Aysha DeSilva
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I specialize in trauma and PTSD, using EMDR to help clients manage symptoms like unwanted thoughts, flashbacks, feeling emotionally numb, avoiding reminders of the trauma, being overly alert, and having trouble in relationships. Overall, EMDR can helps clients work through traumatic memories, reduce emotional and physical effects, and improve quality of life.
4 Years Experience
Online in Lexington, KY (Online Only)
Lexington sits at the center of Kentucky's Bluegrass region with a character distinct from Louisville — the University of Kentucky drives a significant student and young professional population alongside a traditional agricultural and equestrian community. The city's proximity to Appalachia means therapists frequently encounter the mental health effects of the region's opioid crisis, intergenerational poverty, and community grief tied to economic decline. UK HealthCare — the University of Kentucky's academic medical system — provides institutional mental health resources, with private practices concentrated in Chevy Chase, Beaumont, and the Hamburg area. Lexington's horse industry also supports a niche clientele of equestrian athletes and industry professionals navigating performance pressure and career identity.
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Lexington, KY Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Lexington, KY average 16 years of experience and charge around $215 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (41%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (34%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$215
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 29% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 28% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 27% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 27% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 29% | Military / Veterans |
| 24% | Black / African American |