Trauma and PTSD therapists in Washington, D.C. DC
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Trauma and PTSD
Kris O'Shee
Counselor/Therapist, MA in Counseling Psychology, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
I am certified in the treatment of Trauma and PTSD from the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, DC. I have traveled to war-torn countries working with refugees and medical teams helping to alleviate the mental suffering caused by the shock and horror of war. And while most of us have not been in war zones, we can experience similar effects on our nervous systems caused by early childhood abuse, domestic violence, or the sudden death of a loved one. We can go through frightening panic attacks and have what can feel like inexplicable anxiety. We now know how the body responds to stress and what tools are useful in alleviating its effects on our lives. Meditation, movement, drawing, visualization, and guided imagery are some of the approaches which I have found to be helpful in calming the nervous system and restoring more balance to our mental and physical lives; in a sense, getting our lives back. I want to help you in this healing process and to give you the tools you can then implement, on your own, in order to have more stability and inner peace.
15 Years Experience
In-Person in Washington, DC 20016
Online in Washington, D.C.
Trauma and PTSD
Dr. Thomas Ballas
Psychologist, PhD; PSYPACT
I am a clinical psychologist with specialized expertise in treating trauma and PTSD. My professional background includes working in hospital settings, private practice, and serving as a medical officer in the U.S. Army, where I gained significant experience addressing the profound impact of trauma and related mental health challenges. Through advanced training at leading military treatment facilities working with complex trauma, I have refined my skills in evidence-based approaches such as Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
These experiences have given me a deep understanding of the complexities of trauma and PTSD and a strong commitment to delivering compassionate, effective care. My goal is to help you process and heal from trauma, regain a sense of safety, and build a fulfilling and resilient life. Together, we will develop a personalized therapeutic plan tailored to your unique needs, ensuring you feel supported and empowered throughout your healing journey.
9 Years Experience
Online in Washington, D.C. (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Laura Silva, LicMHC - Online/Virtual Therapy
Counselor/Therapist, Traditional, Integrative, Heart Centered counseling. Coach, Educator, Depth Therapy.
I offer a safe, supportive and compassionate space working in areas of Trauma and PTSD. My deep healing work is Depth oriented, utilizing traditional, integrative and mind-body therapies to help release inner wounds and pains. Healing work builds on self compassion and inner acceptance. I am here for you. Email for free consultation call
45 Years Experience
Online in Washington, D.C. (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Georgina Arhin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, ACS, CCTP
Trauma informed Care, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Therapy
22 Years Experience
Online in Washington, D.C. (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Dr. Wayne Bullock
Psychologist, PsyD, MEd
As you move through life, you might go through an experience that is overwhelming to you. Trauma is the result of an experience so distressing that it leaves you feeling disconnected from yourself and others. You might feel jumpy, numb, distrusting, and unsure of your future. Sharing and processing with someone who can help you to understand and make sense of the senseless can help you to begin to heal from your trauma.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Washington, DC 20006
Trauma and PTSD
Dr. Jessica Kirchhoefer
Psychologist, PhD
In our work together on PTSD, I’ll help you process traumatic memories and challenge distressing thoughts using CBT in addition to CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy). We’ll also work to promote acceptance of difficult emotions and encouraging you to live fully in alignment with your values.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Washington, DC 20006
Online in Washington, D.C.
Trauma and PTSD
Dr. Cynthia Edwards-Hawver
Psychologist, Psy.D.
You look like you’re managing—but you’re still living in survival mode.
You’re successful. Strong. High-functioning. Everyone turns to you. But inside, you're anxious, exhausted, emotionally disconnected, and triggered by things that don't make sense on the surface. You wonder if you're just burned out... or if there’s something deeper going on.
Let me be clear: this is trauma. And it deserves to be taken seriously.
I’m Dr. Cynthia Edwards-Hawver, a licensed psychologist, certified coach, and trauma-informed therapist with over 25 years of experience helping women recover from PTSD and complex trauma caused by narcissistic abuse, toxic relationships, childhood neglect, and emotional survival patterns.
Many of my clients didn’t even realize they were traumatized. Because trauma isn't always about one catastrophic event—it's about what happened to you, what didn’t happen that should have, and how your body learned to adapt in unsafe environments.
If you were:
Raised in a home where emotions weren’t safe
Shamed, blamed, or made responsible for others' moods
Manipulated through guilt, silence, or perfectionism
Gaslit by a partner who distorted your reality
Love bombed and discarded in cycles
Treated like the problem for speaking up
...then your nervous system may be wired for survival—even though the danger isn’t present anymore.
🧠 What trauma really looks like in high-functioning women:
You overthink and replay conversations constantly
You never feel safe—just temporarily “not in trouble”
You go numb in conversations or during conflict
You feel stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn
You minimize your pain and over-explain your needs
You feel like something’s wrong with you—not what happened to you
You’re doing “all the things” and still feel empty inside
This is Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)—and it’s often the result of chronic, relational trauma: narcissistic abuse, emotional abandonment, childhood neglect, or being the “strong one” your entire life.
You need more than surface-level support. You need a trauma-informed approach that speaks your language, honors your story, and helps you actually feel safe again.
💼 How I support trauma healing:
Trauma therapy across Psypact states for C-PTSD, narcissistic abuse, and childhood trauma
1:1 Coaching + Clarity Intensives for deep emotional work without the clinical system
Private Voxer Coaching to support you in real time through triggers, emotional waves, and life transitions
Hypnosis sessions + custom recordings to access subconscious healing and nervous system regulation
Past Life Regression Hypnosis, trained under Dr. Brian Weiss, for deep soul-level insight
The Mama Shrink Podcast – Real talk on trauma, toxic relationships, burnout, emotional healing, and recovery
In our work together, we will:
Help you understand your trauma responses (not pathologize them)
Teach your body what safety actually feels like
Stop the gaslighting—inside and out—and rebuild trust in your instincts
Reclaim your voice and stop shrinking for others’ comfort
Process emotional flashbacks and nervous system overwhelm
Set boundaries you no longer feel guilty for
Rebuild your sense of self after years of erosion
📍 Therapy for trauma available via Telehealth in Psypact states
📍 Coaching + intensives available nationwide, especially in California and New York
📬 Limited availability for private Voxer coaching and hypnosis—please inquire directly
🎙️ Subscribe to The Mama Shrink Podcast for trauma education, validation, and deep emotional support
You are not broken—you are traumatized. There’s a big difference.
And you deserve a space to be seen, heard, and held by someone who actually understands what you’ve lived through.
Let’s help you stop bracing for the next emotional blow—and start building a life rooted in safety, peace, and your true power.
25 Years Experience
Online in Washington, D.C. (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Alison Huang - Grow Your Mind Psychotherapy
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
"Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." We can't change what happened to us, but we can change how we respond to trauma. I am a trauma-informed therapist who specialized in treating people with trauma history. I was trained in strengths-based trauma recovery and somatic experiencing to help clients release their traumatic responses, regulate their physical responses, and connect their body and mind.
15 Years Experience
In-Person in Washington, DC
Online in Washington, D.C.
Trauma and PTSD
Dr. Anita Gadhia-Smith
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PsyD, LICSW, LCSW-C
I WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS STRUGGLING TO MANAGE AND OVERSOME BOTH PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL TRAUMA. ONE OF MY AREAS OF TRAUMA EXPERTISE IS NARCISSISTIC ABUSE RECOVERY. PLEASE SEE MY BOOK, "HOW TO HEAL EMOTIONAL TRAUMA: 7 KEYS TO FINDING FREEDOM AND SELF-WORTH" ON AMAZON.COM.
27 Years Experience
In-Person in Washington, DC 20007
Online in Washington, D.C.