Trauma and PTSD therapists in Arlington, VA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Arlington, Virginia 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
Andrea Miller
Counselor/Therapist, NCC
In my therapeutic practice, addressing trauma and PTSD is a journey grounded in trust, compassion, and resilience. Utilizing trauma-informed modalities, I guide individuals in safely revisiting and processing their traumatic experiences. Together, we navigate the healing journey, fostering a sense of empowerment and helping clients rewrite their narratives, ultimately reclaiming control over their lives beyond the shadows of trauma.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Arlington, VA 22209
Online in Arlington, VA
PTSD/Trauma
Monica Grey
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, LPC
Trauma can leave you feeling alert, disconnected, or stuck in painful beliefs about yourself and what happened. I provide a thoughtful and structured space to process these experiences without reducing you to a diagnosis. Using Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and other trauma-informed approaches, we work toward helping you feel more present and connected to your life.
7 Years Experience
Online in Arlington, VA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
John Perry
Counselor/Therapist, Resident in Counseling, MA, NCC
In my therapeutic work, addressing trauma and PTSD is a deeply empathetic and collaborative process. We embark on a journey of healing, navigating the complexities of past experiences with compassion and resilience. Utilizing evidence-based therapies, our goal is to foster a sense of safety, restore balance, and empower individuals to rewrite their narratives towards a future marked by strength and growth.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Arlington, VA 22209
Online in Arlington, VA
PTSD/Trauma
Carrie Gauthier
Hypnotherapist, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, CCHt
My hypnotic formula is trauma-sensitive. I work with men and women experiencing a full spectrum of symptoms of chronic trauma and abuse. We use a variety of frameworks to process, heal and move on in life, so that you are finally comfortable in our own skin. Ultimately, we reset your nervous system, give you the tools to emotional regulation, and progam in a pathway to safety, at all times. We get there by first looking at the symptoms you are experiencing, and the associated beliefs and emotions, then reframe them with healthier and desired alternatives, while defining your new goals. We may use a hypnotic regression to allow the inner child to confront their antagonist and finally emotionally release what's been held back and suppressed for too long. Once this happens, there is a chance to forgive (if this is appropriate and/or available to you), along with a beautiful formula where we reach a core state of love, reprocess and reframe the unwanted programming, and grow the child up to a healthy and mature adult. Throughout the process, I also provide coping skills like tapping to use in the event there is a shame or trigger spiral. I train you in the breathwork technique that can change your chemical makeup from dread or fear to an elevated, inspired state. Most clients experience release and reach a state of inner peace by the third session.
2 Years Experience
Online in Arlington, VA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Lisa Panelo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MS, LCSW, CTMH
Trauma and PTSD can leave lasting effects - impacting your thoughts, emotions, and sense of safety. Therapy provides a supportive space to process these experiences at your own pace and begin understanding their impact on your life. Together, we’ll work on coping strategies, healing from trauma, and reclaiming a sense of safety, stability, and hope for the future.
19 Years Experience
Online in Arlington, VA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Peter Gould
Psychologist, Ph.D.
As a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in trauma and PTSD, I provide compassionate and effective treatment for individuals who have experienced traumatic events. Those dealing with trauma or PTSD may also face challenges such as panic disorder, depression, substance use, suicidal thoughts, and avoidance. My approach, guided by evidence-based therapies like CBT, is customized to address each person's unique needs and support their journey toward healing.
22 Years Experience
Online in Arlington, VA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Nancy Burns
Counselor/Therapist, JD, LMHC, LPC, MA, EMDR Certified
Childhood trauma is a series of experiences that are accumulated over time, and untangling them can feel overwhelming. It doesn’t have to involve physical abuse or be one big recognizable event; repeated instances of emotional neglect and not recieving appropriate support from your caregivers when going through a difficult time can be just as harmful. In fact, complex, developmental trauma (CPTSD) often has emotional neglect at its core. Neglect is what you should have had but didn’t get as a child; what didn’t happen that should have happened. Emotional neglect occurs when parents don’t respond to, acknowledge, or validate their child’s feelings often enough. Repeatedly not being listened to by your parents, being teased for expressing your emotions, or being told “if you don’t stop crying, I will give you something to cry about” all can take a toll. A child growing up in this environment, even if their parents "mean well" and provide for their physical needs, has no room for emotions. This child might have a hard time identifying, understanding and expressing their feelings. These difficulties can last into adulthood. Our childhood traumatic experiences continue to affect how we feel about ourselves when we become adults. Adults who experienced childhood emotional neglect often have life-long negative beliefs about themselves. They often feel lonely, empty, unimportant, different, and unfulfilled in life. This affects how we build relationships with other people, and how we handle conflict and stressful situations. Together, we will work to understand how your past experiences are impacting your current reality. We will chart a path forward, using EMDR, Somatic approaches and others, towards something healthier, more balanced and whole, so that you will feel more comfortable setting necessary boundaries with difficult people and living authentically. - - - “Healing is not about fixing what is broken, but about removing the barriers to what is already whole.” Faisal Ali Sarohi
6 Years Experience
Online in Arlington, VA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Allen Wood
Psychologist, Psy.D.
As a psychologist specializing in the full range of trauma, I integrate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) with Internal Family Systems (IFS) to reinforce a sense of safety, control, and worthiness. I draw upon the principles of Interpersonal Neurobiology to understand how our nervous system is forced to adapt in extreme and overwhelming situations, and how those adaptations can be reinforced or blocked by our relationships, internal conflicts, and past experiences. In our work together, you can expect a high level of collaboration, deeply compassionate understanding, and an abundance of metaphors as we tailor the therapy process to your needs, strengths, and situation.
8 Years Experience
Online in Arlington, VA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Meredith Luttrell
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LCPC, Clinical Supervisor
Trauma has a way of living in the body, in relationships, and in the stories we tell ourselves about who we are and what we deserve. With years of experience working with survivors of sexual, emotional, and physical trauma, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to process what has happened and begin reclaiming your life from it. I also recognize that trauma rarely travels alone — it often underlies eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties — and I'm skilled at holding the full complexity of that overlap.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Arlington, VA 22209
Online in Arlington, VA
PTSD/Trauma
Allison Bernardo
Pre-Licensed Professional, Resident in Counseling
Trauma can affect the way you think, feel, and relate to others long after the event has passed. Whether your trauma stems from childhood experiences, family relationships, abuse, loss, or other life events, I provide a compassionate, trauma-informed space to help you process your experiences, reduce distressing symptoms, and move toward healing at your own pace.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Arlington, VA
Online in Arlington, VA
Arlington is home to the Pentagon and a concentration of federal government, defense contracting, and intelligence community workers that gives it a distinctive therapy clientele — people who often cannot openly discuss their work, carry significant stress related to security clearances, and navigate the psychological weight of careers lived at the intersection of policy and national security. The county is one of the most educated and affluent in the United States, with a population that is generally comfortable seeking therapy and financially able to engage in longer-term work. VHC Health (formerly Virginia Hospital Center) and the broader Northern Virginia healthcare ecosystem provide institutional mental health resources alongside one of the most established private practice communities in the Washington DC metro area. Arlington's large Latino population — concentrated in the Columbia Pike corridor — creates important demand for Spanish-speaking and culturally affirming therapists alongside the predominantly white-collar therapy clientele.
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Arlington, VA Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Arlington, VA average 15 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (35%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
37%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 29% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 28% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 26% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 47% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Men |
| 27% | Military / Veterans |
| 25% | Black / African American |