Trauma and PTSD therapists in Portsmouth, Virginia VA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Portsmouth 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
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 in Portsmouth, VA 23704
Online in Portsmouth, VA Virginia
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 in Portsmouth, VA 23704
Online in Portsmouth, VA Virginia
PTSD/Trauma
Shay Malone
Pre-Licensed Professional, Ed.S., Resident in Counseling
I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing the ongoing effects of childhood abuse and neglect. This includes emotional neglect as well, which is often a surprise for clients who remember their home as a happy place. Chronic childhood stress is one of the most common causes of anxiety and depression, as well as autoimmune disorders. Adults who had chronic childhood stress are also far more likely to end up in emotionally unsafe relationships.
1 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, VA Virginia (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 Portsmouth, VA
Online in Portsmouth, VA Virginia
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 Portsmouth, VA
Online in Portsmouth, VA Virginia
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 Portsmouth, VA
Online in Portsmouth, VA Virginia
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 Portsmouth, VA
Online in Portsmouth, VA Virginia
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 Portsmouth, VA
Online in Portsmouth, VA Virginia
PTSD/Trauma
Rebecca Castle-Waller
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Hey Survivor, are you tired of feeling guilty and overwhelmed all the time? Everyone else seems so together and you're stuck battling your past? I get it. My name is Rebecca Castle-Waller and I help badass women with trauma become present in their lives and in their relationships, so you can actually enjoy this life you've built.
Many of my clients grew up in chaotic and unstable homes where from a young age they started taking care of others. Making meals, waking their parents up for work, getting their siblings off to school. From there, you went on to take care of your partner and your kiddos while also working hard to keep everything running smoothly. Now with work and relationships and family drama and life you feel constantly stressed out and like you should be doing more. Oh, and you're doing all of this while facing nightmares, flashbacks, numbness, random waves of anger, and the like. Who's taking care of you?
Let's give you a space where you can be your messy, imperfect self so you can finally take care of you. It's time to heal your trauma, you've built an amazing life and you deserve to actually live it.
7 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, VA Virginia (Online Only)
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 Portsmouth, VA Virginia (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Portsmouth, Virginia Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Portsmouth, Virginia average 16 years of experience and charge around $198 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Psychodynamic Therapy (34%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (34%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$198
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 34% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 34% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 31% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 28% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 28% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 29% | Military / Veterans |
| 26% | Black / African American |