Trauma and PTSD therapists in Elkridge, MD
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Elkridge, Maryland 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. L A McCrae
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCADC, FOT, CCTP, CCTSA
Restoring authentic right connection to self in spite of trauma
In treating Trauma and PTSD, we use sandplay and somatic focusing to discharge survival energy that talk therapy often can't reach. We move at the pace of your nervous system, ensuring that the "Deep-Sea Diving" we do stays within your window of tolerance. Our goal is to move you from a state of constant surveillance to a state of prophetic peace.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Elkridge, MD
Online in Elkridge, MD
PTSD/Trauma
Elisha S Lee
Counselor/Therapist, NCCA CTCC CPC
Our trauma counseling services are focused on assisting individuals who have experienced traumatic events, helping them recover from the intense stress and disruption that such experiences can cause. Recognizing that trauma can profoundly affect mental, emotional, and physical health, we are committed to providing empathetic, professional support, using evidence-based therapies to facilitate healing and resilience.
Techniques and Supports for Managing Trauma
* Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to help individuals process and make sense of their traumatic experiences.
* Prolonged Exposure Therapy to help individuals confront and gradually come to terms with memories and stimuli they've been avoiding.
* Somatic Experiencing to focus on perceived body sensations (or somatic experiences) and the ways in which the body regulates stress.
* Group Counseling to provide a space for individuals to share their experiences and gain support from others with similar experiences.
Goals of Counseling for Trauma
Our counseling for Trauma aims to:
* Alleviate distress by addressing the emotional symptoms, including anxiety, depression, and intrusive memories.
* Enhance Coping Strategies by developing and strengthening skills needed to handle distressing situations effectively.
* Facilitate Emotional Processing of traumatic events to foster understanding and integration of the experiences.
* Improve Day-to-Day Functioning by helping individuals regain a sense of normalcy in their daily lives.
* Build Resilience and Empowerment to help enhance the sense of self-efficacy and personal strength.
Dealing with trauma requires a compassionate approach that recognizes the unique experiences and needs of each individual. Our counseling services are tailored to support and empower clients, providing them with the tools and understanding necessary to move forward and rebuild their lives after trauma. Through dedicated support and personalized intervention plans, we strive to help individuals find lasting recovery and peace.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Elkridge, MD
Online in Elkridge, MD
PTSD/Trauma
Evolve Counseling Group LLC
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
We provide a supportive and safe space to process past trauma and work on healing.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Elkridge, MD
Online in Elkridge, MD
PTSD/Trauma
Stacey Hellman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-C
PTSD is a complicated thing to treat and actually responds a lot better to behavioral techniques rather than "talk therapy." Trauma affects the body and nervous system and is much more complex than a lot of people realize. I can help clients prevent and handle flashbacks more easily as well as decrease PTSD symptoms overall by using a technique called TRE (Trauma Releasing Exercise). Often talking about the trauma makes it worse and the goal is not to relive the trauma. The goal is to help clients separate "past" from "present" so that the traumatic event feels "done and over." While we can't change the past, we can help clients learn to stay in the present instead of being re-traumatized by memories of past events. I can provide EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Re-processing) which is a non-invasive effect method that neutralizes the emotional "charge" attached to traumatic memories. It is best use for single traumatic events (rather than years of traumatic circumstances in childhood for example). EMDR and TRE can only be done in person due to the equipment I use.
24 Years Experience
In-Person Near Elkridge, MD
Online in Elkridge, MD
PTSD/Trauma
Christine Highfill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC-S
Trauma can leave lasting effects, whether from a single event or ongoing experiences. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) may show up as flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, or feeling emotionally numb and disconnected. These symptoms can interfere with daily life, relationships, and your sense of safety in the world. In therapy, I provide a trauma-informed, compassionate space where healing is possible. Using approaches like EMDR, somatic techniques, and evidence-based trauma therapies, we’ll work together to reduce distress, restore a sense of calm, and help you reclaim your life with greater balance, resilience, and strength.
19 Years Experience
In-Person Near Elkridge, MD
Online in Elkridge, MD
PTSD/Trauma
Sarah Jacques
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSWC-C
Trauma can leave deep marks—flashbacks, anxiety, or feeling “on edge” long after the event has passed. PTSD may make it hard to trust, relax, or feel safe in your own body. In therapy, I provide a calm and supportive space where you can process what happened at your own pace. Together, we’ll work on reducing triggers, rebuilding a sense of safety, and creating tools that help you move forward with strength and resilience.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Elkridge, MD
Online in Elkridge, MD
PTSD/Trauma
Kelly McCabe
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-C
Past experiences may still feel present, showing up as triggers, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm. I use trauma-informed approaches to help you safely process experiences and feel more grounded and in control.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Elkridge, MD
Online in Elkridge, MD
PTSD/Trauma
Centers for Counseling and Wellness, Int'l
Psychologist, PhD
Trauma changes you. Not because you are weak, but because what happened to you was real, and your mind and body did exactly what they were designed to do to keep you alive. The problem is that sometimes those survival responses do not turn off when the danger is gone. And you find yourself stuck, hypervigilant, triggered by things that should feel ordinary, carrying a weight that nobody around you can quite see.
That is not a character flaw. That is trauma. And it is treatable.
At CCW International, trauma is at the core of what we do. It is the reason this practice exists. Our founder, a U.S. Army veteran and licensed clinical psychologist, built CCW International specifically to serve those who have been through the kinds of experiences that leave marks, the ones that do not show up on an X-ray but shape every single day.
We specialize in trauma recovery for women, veterans, and military families, bringing together evidence-based approaches, deep cultural competence, and genuine lived understanding of what it means to survive something hard and still have to show up for your life.
Whether your trauma came from combat, sexual assault, childhood experiences, medical trauma, loss, or any of the countless other ways life can wound us, you deserve care that actually understands what you have been through.
You survived it. Now let us help you heal from it.
14 Years Experience
Online in Elkridge, MD (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Greta Carlson, Psy.D., ABPP
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
I am certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and psychodynamic psychotherapy for dissociative disorders. I completed a postdoctoral fellowship in trauma, PTSD, and dissociative disorders and worked as a supervising and staff psychologist at Kennedy Krieger Institute's Center for Child and Family Traumatic Stress. I am alert to how trauma and dissociation shows up in everyday life, and can work with you on healing from a range of traumatic events across development.
7 Years Experience
Online in Elkridge, MD (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Kisha Winston-Watkins
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-C, MBA
Trauma can leave deep emotional imprints that shape how we think, feel, and interact with the world. Whether the trauma comes from childhood experiences, relationship wounds, sudden life events, or ongoing stressors, its impact can show up in ways that feel overwhelming, confusing, or difficult to navigate. Many people find themselves struggling with triggers, emotional sensitivity, or feeling disconnected from their sense of self.
In my practice, I help individuals process and understand the emotional effects of trauma, rebuild a sense of safety, and develop healthier ways to cope. Together, we create a compassionate, grounded space where you can explore your experiences, strengthen your resilience, and begin healing at a pace that feels right for you. My goal is to support you in reclaiming your voice, restoring emotional balance, and moving forward with greater clarity and confidence.
22 Years Experience
Online in Elkridge, MD (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Elkridge, MD Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Elkridge, MD average 16 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (37%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (34%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 37% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 31% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 27% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 27% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 27% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Men |
| 26% | Military / Veterans |
| 25% | Black / African American |