Trauma and PTSD therapists in Washington, D.C.
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Washington, D.C. 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.
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PTSD/Trauma
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.
28 Years Experience
In-Person in Washington, DC 20007
Online in Washington, DC
PTSD/Trauma
Ayden Ferstenberg
Psychologist, PsyD
Trauma can continue to shape how you experience yourself, other people, and the world long after the original events have ended. You may understand intellectually that you're no longer in danger, yet still find yourself reacting intensely to certain situations, struggling to trust others, feeling disconnected from your emotions, or repeating patterns you wish you could leave behind. My approach to trauma therapy goes beyond recounting what happened or learning to manage symptoms. We work at a pace that respects your capacity, exploring how past experiences continue to influence your present while creating new emotional experiences that can help shift deeply learned expectations about safety, connection, and your own worth. I work especially well with people who experienced relational trauma, narcissistic abuse, childhood abuse or neglect, or complex trauma.
5 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Denise Jones
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, LCSW-C
As a Certified EMDR Therapist and an Approved EMDRIA consultant, the bulk of my clients come to me for trauma, PTSD, or Complex PTSD (sometimes known as developmental trauma). A common myth about EMDR is that it re-traumatizes the client, but when it's done properly that's not true. Trauma victims who receive any kind of therapy (not just EMDR!) need and deserve to be attended to slowly and listened to with profound sensitivity to their lived experience in order to bring them relief without re-traumatization. In addition to being an EMDR therapist, I am a trauma-informed practitioner who understands the importance of using the relational aspects of EMDR to help clients move through and process their trauma while feeling protected and safe.
15 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Maria Jose Rendon
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I work with adults navigating trauma and PTSD, including the kind that doesn't always fit a single dramatic event, ongoing racialized stress, immigration-related trauma, or the accumulated weight of navigating institutions and environments not built with you in mind. My approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trained through the Beck Institute, to help process what happened and rebuild a sense of safety and stability. Many of my clients are first-generation professionals or Latinx adults for whom trauma is layered with cultural and immigration history. I offer sessions in English or Spanish.
9 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
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.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Washington, DC 20006
Online in Washington, DC
PTSD/Trauma
Fox and Owl Psychotherapy
Therapist
Trauma and PTSD can feel all-consuming and impact every area of our lives. Some clients seek us out to work directly on their trauma, while others explore trauma impacts more indirectly while focusing on their sexuality, gender, relationship, etc.
6 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Kelly McAleer
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I work with adults experiencing the lasting effects of trauma, including childhood experiences with emotionally immature, unpredictable, or emotionally unavailable caregivers, as well as financial insecurity and instability that shaped an early sense of safety. I also have extensive experience treating PTSD related to specific traumatic events. My approach considers how past experiences continue to influence relationships, self-worth, emotional responses, and a person’s sense of safety in the present.
17 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Leah Taylor
Psychologist, PsyD
With advanced, specialized training from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Dr. Taylor brings deep expertise to treating PTSD, complex trauma, and trauma-related distress. She utilizes gold-standard, empirically supported trauma protocols, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Written Exposure Therapy (WET). Dr. Taylor works collaboratively with clients to safely process painful memories, dismantle trauma-related belief patterns, and reduce distressing symptoms like hypervigilance and intrusive thoughts—helping survivors regain safety, trust, and autonomy.
7 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Georgina Arhin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, ACS, CCTP
Trauma informed Care, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Therapy
23 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Nikita Pion-Klockner, Holistic Therapy, LLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Trauma can live in the body and nervous system long after an event has passed, showing up as anxiety, emotional numbness, hypervigilance, or feeling stuck in old patterns. I provide trauma-informed therapy that helps you gently process painful experiences while building safety, stability, and resilience. Our work focuses on restoring a sense of control, connection, and wholeness — at a pace that honors your nervous system and your story.
19 Years Experience
In-Person in Washington, DC 20009
Online in Washington, DC
PTSD/Trauma
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
46 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
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 Washington, DC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness
Psychologist, PhD, JD
Not all therapists provide evidence-based therapies, and not all therapists who claim to provide CBT are specially trained in this approach. The Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness team consists of doctoral-level clinicians who are highly trained experts in cognitive behavioral therapies.
We are also trained in tailoring your treatment to your individual needs, so you can be sure you are receiving highly individualized care while also benefiting from the techniques that are proven to work.
5 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
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.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Washington, DC
Online in Washington, DC
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Washington, D.C. Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Washington, D.C. average 16 years of experience and charge around $213 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (72%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (40%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$213
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 72% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 29% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 29% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 26% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 26% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Men |
| 29% | Military / Veterans |
| 24% | Black / African American |