Trauma and PTSD therapists in Chesapeake, VA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Chesapeake, 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
Kelsey Ellis
Psychologist, Ph.D., LCP
Trauma can continue to shape how you feel, respond, and relate long after the original experience has passed. It may show up as hypervigilance, emotional numbing, reactivity, or a persistent sense of being on edge. Many women find themselves trying to function while their nervous system remains stuck in protective patterns. In our work together, we focus on understanding these responses, gently increasing your sense of safety and regulation, and building new ways of relating to yourself and others that are not defined by past experiences.
2 Years Experience
Online in Chesapeake, VA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Alabaster Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Trauma has a way of living in the body and the mind long after the event itself has passed, and for many girls and women, it can quietly shape the way they see themselves, their relationships, and the world around them without them even realizing it. At Alabaster Counseling, we provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for girls and women who are carrying the weight of trauma and PTSD, whether it stems from childhood experiences, abuse, loss, assault, or any other painful chapter of your story. We understand that talking about trauma takes tremendous courage, and we will always move at your pace, honoring your boundaries and your process every step of the way. Our goal is to help you feel safe, understood, and empowered as you work through what you have experienced and begin to reclaim the sense of peace, wholeness, and freedom that is rightfully yours.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Chesapeake, VA
Online in Chesapeake, VA
PTSD/Trauma
Hannah Hayden with Sapphire Counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Trauma can leave lasting emotional, physical, and relational impacts long after the event has passed. Whether you have experienced a single traumatic event or ongoing adversity, therapy can help you process your experiences in a safe and supportive environment. Our goal is to help clients reduce distress, build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and move toward healing without allowing the past to define the future.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Chesapeake, VA
Online in Chesapeake, VA
PTSD/Trauma
A Little Healing LLC
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Trauma can continue affecting you long after the experience itself has ended. You may find yourself feeling constantly on guard, avoiding certain situations, struggling to trust others, experiencing painful memories, or noticing that past experiences continue to shape your relationships, boundaries, self-worth, and the way you respond to conflict. I help women explore how trauma and difficult past experiences may still be influencing their lives today. Together, we’ll work toward understanding your responses with greater compassion, processing what you’ve carried, strengthening your sense of safety and self-trust, and creating healthier patterns that allow your past to be part of your story without continuing to define your future.
5 Years Experience
Online in Chesapeake, VA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
LEGACY MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTING SERVICES
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Legacy Mental Health Consulting Services offers trauma‑informed, evidence‑based care for individuals healing from Trauma and PTSD, providing a safe, grounding environment to process painful experiences, reduce symptoms, and rebuild a sense of safety and empowerment.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Chesapeake, VA
Online in Chesapeake, VA
PTSD/Trauma
Rivers of Hope Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
We provide support for individuals who have experienced trauma or are struggling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Our recommended therapists offer trauma-informed care to help clients safely process painful experiences, reduce symptoms such as flashbacks and anxiety, and rebuild a sense of safety and control. Through compassionate and evidence-based approaches, we help clients move toward healing, resilience, and emotional stability.
Recommended therapists: Jamelia Branch, Andrea Gross, Willie Artis, Bria Young-Josephs, Megan Evans, Caitlin Duble, Jocelyn Cleveland, Shannah James, Katrina Williams, Yamilet Cardenas, Lea Harkless, Tara Johnson, Jessica Holesko, Ebone Brogdon, Beth Boothe, Jasper Boomer
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Chesapeake, VA
Online in Chesapeake, VA
PTSD/Trauma
Summit Counseling Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LPC, LCSW, ATR-BC
Trauma and PTSD are supported through individual counseling. Some counselors offer art therapy and we have one counselor who does EMDR. Reviewing past trauma can be beneficial in the counseling process as it can be a means of neutralizing the trauma. Trauma does not have to define you and we can identify how trauma has shaped your present and how to cope going forward.
24 Years Experience
In-Person Near Chesapeake, VA
Online in Chesapeake, VA
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Benita Thornhill
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, E-RYT500
With a trauma-informed approach, Dr. Thornhill has extensive experience and specialized training dedicated to recognizing the impact of past experiences on current well-being. She is committed to providing a safe and empowering space for clients to navigate their healing journey.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Chesapeake, VA
Online in Chesapeake, VA
PTSD/Trauma
Kevin Childs
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Traumas large and small have the potential to live in our minds and bodies for a lifetime. We want to free ourselves from the burden of those experiences. Therapy is a key factor in addressing the issue of trauma. We approach it from a variety of angles and help our people live free from fears of the past.
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near Chesapeake, VA
Online in Chesapeake, VA
PTSD/Trauma
MindOverHealing Therapies
Hypnotherapist, CHt
Hypnotherapy can be instrumental in addressing trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Trauma often leaves deep emotional scars that manifest as anxiety, flashbacks, nightmares, and heightened stress responses. Traditional therapeutic approaches may not always reach these deeply embedded issues, but hypnotherapy offers a unique avenue to access and heal the subconscious mind where trauma is often stored. Furthermore, hypnotherapy can help individuals build positive coping mechanisms and resilience. Techniques such as guided imagery and positive suggestion can instill a sense of safety and empowerment, replacing the negative emotions tied to traumatic events.
3 Years Experience
Online in Chesapeake, VA (Online Only)
Chesapeake is the second-largest city in Virginia by land area — a mostly suburban and semi-rural community spread across the southern Hampton Roads region — with a therapy landscape shaped by its proximity to Naval Station Norfolk and the broader military community, as well as the particular stresses of a sprawling suburb where long commutes and limited walkable community can contribute to social isolation. The city's large African American population and its place within Hampton Roads' racially complex social fabric create demand for culturally affirming therapists who work with racial identity, community resilience, and intergenerational family dynamics. Chesapeake Regional Medical Center provides institutional mental health resources alongside the broader Hampton Roads healthcare ecosystem. Many Chesapeake residents access therapy through the wider Norfolk-Virginia Beach metro, given the city's geographic extent and integration with the regional mental health network.
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Chesapeake, VA Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Chesapeake, VA average 15 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (34%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (34%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
38%
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
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 34% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 34% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 28% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 27% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 26% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Senior |
| 39% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |
| 24% | Black / African American |