Trauma and PTSD therapists in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky KY
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Trauma and PTSD
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.
36 Years Experience
In-Person Near Lexington-Fayette, KY
Online in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
Trauma and PTSD
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
28 Years Experience
In-Person Near Lexington-Fayette, KY
Online in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
Trauma and PTSD
Norma J. Perez
Psychologist, PhD
I have been working with individuals who have trauma and PTSD for over 20 years. For many years this was my main focus and as a evidence-based therapist I learned many different ways of treatment and developed a hybrid approach that I taught to other therapist for years. I start by helping you reduce your symptoms, then if your willing we re-process your trauma and help you look at it in a different way by identifying what is your "stuck point" and working to move that along. That in itself can also reduce remaining symptoms. With what is left, I help you move forward with your remaining symptoms and do what make you happy, despite of your symptoms. It may make you anxious to do something but at the end of the day, the joy you felt makes it worth it. Again, remember, you would be doing this with much less anxiety than when you started therapy. This a is a proven approach that has worked with so many individuals with trauma.
21 Years Experience
Online in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
Trauma and PTSD
Gabrielle Rocchino
Psychologist, PhD
I have extensive education and experience supporting individuals through healing from a traumatic past. Traumatic experiences can affect our beliefs about safety, therefore an important part of my work is focused around re-establishing what it means to feel safe in the world. This can include attention to strategies that help you to manage distress and feel grounded in your body, as well as tools to navigate trust in other relationships and environments. Through this process, we will also prioritize empowerment by processing emotions, reconstructing memories, and reclaiming important parts of your identity.
10 Years Experience
Online in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Dr. Kelsi Clayson
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Trauma has a way of showing up and persisting despite our efforts to keep it at bay. For some, it’s like a thorn that has settled into place and doesn’t hurt too badly as long as you focus your attention elsewhere. For others, it’s an unavoidable, constant source of pain, anger, and fear. Whether it happened recently or decades ago, trauma can take up valuable space in our lives. This may come in the form of unwanted memories, difficulty trusting others, feeling on edge, irritability, avoiding certain situations, or maybe all of the above. Unfortunately, efforts to avoid thinking about past traumatic events often keep people from seeking treatment and finding relief. Although challenging, addressing and resolving emotional wounds can be incredibly liberating and rewarding. Trauma treatment can positively shift the lens through which you see yourself, your relationships, and ultimately the world around you.
7 Years Experience
Online in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky