Trauma and PTSD therapists in State College, PA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in State College, Pennsylvania 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
Rising Phoenix Therapy - Dempsey Young, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Trauma is my BIGGEST specialty and have worked a lot across my entire career in this area. Trauma affects everyone differently, and I know that each person's journey through it is unique. Over the years, I’ve learned and applied a variety of proven techniques to help people in ways that feel right for them. Trauma can show up in many ways, like struggling with self-esteem, feeling shame, staying in unhealthy relationships, having trouble setting boundaries, times of dissociation, or feeling stuck in fight/flight/fawn mode. It can also lead to anxiety, depression, and nightmares. I believe that, together, we can work toward not just surviving, but truly healing and thriving on your path forward.
12 Years Experience
Online in State College, PA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Rustin Paradise
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
It is difficult to not feel broken when you have been impacted by trauma. "My trauma isn't that bad, others have been through so much worse." We continue to believe this and push through each day. What if we can take those symptoms that continue to come up and maybe only have them come up half the time? Maybe we could make them disappear so the day is easier to get through. It won't be easy or quick, but it is possible.
12 Years Experience
Online in State College, PA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Shannon Mick
Counselor/Therapist, NCC, LPC
Trauma can leave lasting imprints—making you feel jumpy and on high alert (hyperarousal), numb or disconnected (hypoarousal), or like you’re no longer yourself. For endurance athletes, this might show up as hypervigilance on trails, difficulty recovering from injuries or setbacks, emotional overwhelm during hard efforts, or old memories that intrude when you’re trying to push forward. Whether the trauma is recent or from years ago, it can steal safety, trust, and joy from both running and everyday life.
In our work together, we create a safe, paced space to process what happened without becoming overwhelmed. Using CBT to reframe trauma-related thoughts, DBT skills for distress tolerance and emotion regulation, ACT to rebuild a meaningful life, and movement-informed approaches to regulate your nervous system, we focus on gentle, body-based tools that help you feel grounded and in control again.
Many clients experience meaningful healing such as:
Reduced hypervigilance and fewer intrusive memories or flashbacks.
Better nervous system regulation—shifting out of fight/flight/freeze more easily.
Renewed ability to feel safe and present during runs and in daily life.
Stronger self-trust and confidence after setbacks (injury, DNFs, or life challenges).
Feeling more like themselves—calmer, more connected, and hopeful.
I share practical resources like Distress Tolerance Coping Skills (DBT) and nervous system regulation strategies that we can personalize and practice between sessions.
Healing from trauma is courageous work, and you don’t have to do it alone. You can process the past, regulate your body and mind, and move forward with greater strength and freedom—on the trails and in life. Together, we’ll help you finish stronger.
11 Years Experience
Online in State College, PA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Kaitlin Joyce Therapy & Consulting, LLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW, NATC, TCTSY-F
My specialty is working with adults who have experienced traum and are easily triggered throughout their day. They are often finding that it is difficult to manage their job, home, family and relationships without overreacting, overanalzying and their nervous system becoming dysregulated.
16 Years Experience
Online in State College, PA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Gina Majestro
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP, HSPP
Does this sound familiar?
You feel isolated and alone - even when you aren’t.
Intense emotions suddenly flood your everyday life.
You are stuck in relationship patterns that just aren’t working anymore.
You try so hard to manage your emotions - only to feel worse moments later.
You are tired of being told to, “breathe,” “go to yoga” or “use the skills.”
You are critical towards yourself - and maybe those around you.
As Difficult As It May Be To Believe At Times,
Your survival system is doing what it is designed to do - protect you from harm.
It may be keeping you on high alert, constantly scanning for threats, or shutting down and disconnecting to shield you from the pain?
You Don’t Need More Coping Advice, You Need Relief.
Many of our clients come to us with long treatment histories - they’ve tried coping skills, thought challenging, self-help resources and behavior change - but the pain persists. With each failed treatment, they feel more shame, self-blame and hopelessness. But, we want you to know, it’s not your fault - those treatments were never designed to address the core of your suffering.
8 Years Experience
Online in State College, PA
Trauma and PTSD therapists in State College, PA Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in State College, PA 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) (41%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (34%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 29% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 27% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 27% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 27% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Men |
| 26% | Military / Veterans |
| 23% | Black / African American |