Trauma and PTSD therapists in Ludington, MI
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Ludington, Michigan 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
Ann Abbey
Limited License Psychologist, MA, LLP, RYT
Trauma can shape how you see yourself, your relationships and the world. I help clients gently process past experiences, including childhood trauma, relational trauma, emotional neglect and identity-based harm. We work at a pace that feels safe and grounded. Using compassion-focused therapy, parts-work, art therapy and somatic awareness, we work to reduce triggers, heal emotional wounds and build a more empowered relationship with your story.
8 Years Experience
Online in Ludington, MI (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Shannon Gorres
Life Coach, MDiv, MA
My understanding of trauma has shifted along with international research on why some events create lasting challenging effects for some people but not for others. Our collective awareness has gone from thinking, “What's wrong with you?” to asking, “What happened to you?” and now focusing on, “Who was there for you?”
A simple retelling of a traumatic experience does not always deeply heal the one who suffers. While it can feel good to be truly heard, especially for those who have never told it before and need real empathy, repeatedly telling the story does not often change the subconscious beliefs implanted during the trauma or the nervous system’s reactivity.
Instead, we build a new relationship with a traumatic experience by re-approaching the memory and inviting a shift. Often the shift is around “Who could have been there for you.” While in factual reality, no one may have stopped the trauma, we can access another perspective that enables our bodies, hearts, and minds to feel supported. We can do this many ways: through role play, through calling in ancestors or pop stars or our highest selves, or by letting our wise adult-self take over the situation. Or we may use drawing materials or nature to discover a new part of the experience we didn’t realize before.
I've taken many trainings in the origins and effects of trauma and PTSD, and I find working with the nervous system and imaginal realm (creative liminal space) highly effective. I'm not a licensed mental health therapist; I'm a spiritual life coach, so my work is integrative. I offer: calm spaciousness & empathy as you talk, embodied processing options (drawing, clay work, self soothing), and inner parts work (mediated inner dialogue or a “committee of voices,” similar to Soulwork or Internal Family Systems).
Then we make a plan to implement the new shift into everyday life.
11 Years Experience
Online in Ludington, MI
PTSD/Trauma
Kreins Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD
As a psychologist specializing in trauma and PTSD, my treatment approach is rooted in compassion, safety, and evidence-based interventions. Through therapies such as cognitive processing therapy (CPT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), I collaborate with individuals to process traumatic memories, challenge negative beliefs, and develop effective coping strategies. Creating a safe therapeutic environment is paramount, allowing clients to explore their experiences at their own pace while feeling supported and validated. Psychoeducation about trauma responses and self-regulation techniques empowers individuals to manage symptoms and regain a sense of control over their lives. Additionally, I integrate mindfulness practices, relaxation techniques, and grounding exercises to promote emotional regulation and resilience. My goal is to facilitate healing, restore a sense of safety, and empower individuals to thrive beyond their traumatic experiences.
26 Years Experience
Online in Ludington, MI
PTSD/Trauma
New Perspective Counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LMSW, MA, LPC
Events that occurred years may affect us in the here and now, and sometimes we don’t even consciously recognize what caused these reactions in the first place. When you experience trauma, it’s as though that moment is frozen in time. In some ways it does, the trauma may get stuck in an unconcsious part of the brain but show itself in different ways, including various mental health issues. Our therapists provide trauma informed care, however, sometimes talking does not work with trauma or can even make it worse. That is why many of our therapists are trained in brain-based trauma intervention such EMDR, Brainspotting. These interventions allow for new neurological pathways to be formed and the trauma to be processed without the need to re-experience the events.
36 Years Experience
Online in Ludington, MI
PTSD/Trauma
Refreshing Waters Counseling.Sheila Burns
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC
Trauma can leave lasting emotional and physical wounds, but healing is possible. At Refreshing Waters Counseling, we use a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to help you move forward. We integrate CBT to challenge painful thought patterns, DBT to build emotional regulation and coping skills, EMDR to safely reprocess traumatic memories, and somatic interventions to release trauma stored in the body. Together, we work to restore your sense of safety, strength, and hope, helping you reclaim your life one step at a time.
26 Years Experience
Online in Ludington, MI
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Ludington, MI Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Ludington, MI average 15 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) (40%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (33%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
46%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
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) |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 29% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 28% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 27% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 51% | Women |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Men |
| 27% | Military / Veterans |
| 22% | Black / African American |