Trauma and PTSD therapists in Albany, OR
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Albany, Oregon 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
Sandy Shores Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, ACMHC, CSW, LCSW
Trauma can leave lasting effects on how you think, feel, and relate to the world, but healing is possible. Trauma-informed therapy is a therapeutic approach that recognizes the impact of trauma on a person’s life and aims to create a safe, empathetic, and empowering environment to promote healing and recovery.
14 Years Experience
Online in Albany, OR
PTSD/Trauma
Nexus West Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist
We currently have 2 clinicians that are trauma informed and offer EMDR therapy as well as are trained in trauma and PTSD recovery.
14 Years Experience
Online in Albany, OR
PTSD/Trauma
Mountain Crest Counseling Services, LLC
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LCSW, and Register Associates
Traumatic experiences can continue to affect you long after the event itself has passed. You may experience anxiety, intrusive memories, emotional numbness, difficulty trusting others, sleep challenges, heightened alertness, or a sense that you’re always waiting for something to go wrong. You don’t have to navigate these experiences alone. Therapy can provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to begin understanding what you’ve been through.
Outpatient therapy can help you process the impact of trauma, recognize triggers and patterns, develop grounding and coping skills, and work toward greater emotional safety and stability. Whether you are coping with PTSD, a recent traumatic experience, or the lasting effects of past trauma, therapy can support you at a pace that respects your experiences and your readiness. Healing doesn’t mean forgetting what happened—it means building a life in which the past has less power over your present.
12 Years Experience
Online in Albany, OR
PTSD/Trauma
Stephanie Morfitt, LCSW More Fit Mental Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
When the Past Still Feels Present
You may know, logically, that a painful experience is behind you — yet your body and mind don’t always agree. A sound, a tone of voice, or even a smell can suddenly bring back the rush of fear, shame, or helplessness. Trauma can make you feel like you’re living in survival mode, constantly alert, exhausted, or detached from yourself and others. Healing from trauma isn’t about “getting over it.” It’s about helping your brain and body learn that you are safe again.
In therapy, we’ll use a structured, evidence-based approach called TEAM-CBT combined with the Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) to calm your nervous system, rebuild trust in your body, and process painful memories at a pace that feels safe. Together, we’ll:
Understand how trauma reshapes the brain and body’s threat response
Learn grounding tools to bring the body back to the present moment
Release shame, guilt, and self-blame that often follow trauma
Rebuild a sense of safety, strength, and connection in your daily life
Transform survival skills into sources of resilience and wisdom
Our work focuses on restoring balance — helping you feel more in control, more connected, and more alive. Healing happens not by reliving the past, but by reclaiming your power in the present.
I BELIEVE:
Trauma changes how we survive, not who we are.
Safety and connection are the foundation of healing.
Your symptoms are not weakness — they’re evidence of strength and adaptation.
You can feel safe in your body again.
Compassion, not confrontation, is what restores the nervous system.
Also Integrated In Our Work:
• Interpersonal Work – to strengthen connection and empower you to be yourself using The 5 Secrets of Effective Communication
• Mindful Self-Compassion – to cultivate a gentler, kinder inner voice through the work of Dr. Kristin Neff
10 Years Experience
Online in Albany, OR
PTSD/Trauma
Gary D. Alexander
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, MFT, NCC
Trauma can leave deep emotional and physiological imprints, often appearing as anxiety, intrusive memories, emotional numbness, or a persistent sense of being on guard. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is commonly associated with a single overwhelming event such as an accident, assault, or other life-threatening experience. Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), by contrast, often develops through repeated or long-term relational trauma—such as chronic emotional abuse, neglect, or unstable early environments—and can profoundly affect a person’s sense of identity, emotional regulation, and ability to feel safe in relationships.
In therapy we explore both the impact of these experiences and the ways the mind and body have learned to adapt in order to survive them. Rather than viewing trauma responses simply as symptoms to eliminate, our work approaches them as meaningful signals about what you have endured and how your nervous system has tried to protect you. As understanding deepens within the safety of the therapeutic relationship, many people begin to experience greater stability, renewed self-trust, and a gradual return of vitality in their lives.
23 Years Experience
Online in Albany, OR
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Albany, OR Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Albany, OR average 14 years of experience and charge around $195 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (60%), Internal Family Systems (IFS) (40%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$195
Accept insurance
51%
Offer sliding scale
51%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 60% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 29% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 29% | Somatic Therapy |
| 27% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 25% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 57% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Buddhist |
| 35% | Men |
| 32% | Christian |