Trauma and PTSD therapists in East Renton Highlands, WA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in East Renton Highlands, Washington 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
Doria McGahey
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
Much of my work is focused on trauma and PTSD. So many folks have lived through trauma in their childhood years or as an adult whether it be childhood abuse or neglect or a physical injury or experience such as a car accident, assault or a medical experience. I utilize a combination of tools including EMDR, boundaries work, assertive communication skills, ego-states interventions, ACT work to help folks heal, grow and move past the distress and pain that the experience has caused and maybe kept them stuck
7 Years Experience
Online in East Renton Highlands, WA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Humble Steps Psychotherapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, APHSW-C
Healing from Trauma and PTSD involves far more than simply talking about what happened to you; it requires releasing the survival responses trapped within your nervous system. As an EMDR Certified Therapist with extensive training in somatic and relational modalities, I help you process the heavy burdens of your past. Together, we will guide your body to a genuine felt sense of security, allowing you to rewrite old, self-limiting trauma lessons and step into a life of authentic thriving.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near East Renton Highlands, WA
Online in East Renton Highlands, WA
PTSD/Trauma
Avanour Behavioral Health Clinics PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD, LMHC, LMHCA. LSAW. LSW
Avanour provides compassionate, trauma-informed support for individuals affected by traumatic experiences or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Our clinicians help clients manage anxiety, intrusive memories, avoidance, emotional distress, and changes in mood or relationships. Treatment prioritizes safety and stabilization while building coping skills, processing experiences when appropriate, and supporting recovery at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
0 Years Experience
Online in East Renton Highlands, WA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Lois Spence
Counselor/Therapist, MS, LMHCA
I provide a space to process your trauma and we will come up with tools to navigate feelings that arose for you.
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near East Renton Highlands, WA
Online in East Renton Highlands, WA
PTSD/Trauma
Alignwell Modern Therapy
Counselor/Therapist
Trauma can continue to affect how you think, feel, and relate to others long after the event has passed. Therapy focuses on creating safety, processing traumatic experiences, and helping your nervous system move toward healing.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near East Renton Highlands, WA
Online in East Renton Highlands, WA
PTSD/Trauma
Arthur (Archie) Levine
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC
Experiencing traumas can change the brain in profound ways, affecting the way a person perceives the world & reacts to triggering situations. The brain stores traumatic memories in a way that the person perceives the memory as being still in process. Through the use of Thought Pattern Management, Hypnotherapy, & Hypnotherapy, traumatic memories can be processed in a way that enables the brain to change the way it stores these memories, allowing the person to recognized that the event is in the past & that they are now safe. The person is then free to heal & grow, leaving the pain somewhere in the past.
39 Years Experience
In-Person Near East Renton Highlands, WA
Online in East Renton Highlands, WA
PTSD/Trauma
Maia Leslie
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CCTP-II, NATC
Does it feel like even in moments of relative calm, there's an ever-present undercurrent of fear, anxiety, and/or sadness? That you're constantly on high alert, as if danger lurks around every corner? Trauma can leave deep scars, but it is possible to heal and reclaim your life. Imagine a future where trauma no longer defines you. I provide a safe and empathetic space for you to process your experiences and embark on a journey of healing. I will assist you in understanding your emotional reactions and help you build skills to better manage triggers. Together, we will work to reshape your life's narrative, build resilience, and foster a sense of empowerment to pave the way for a brighter and more hopeful future.
6 Years Experience
Online in East Renton Highlands, WA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Ian Hagemann, MSW
Counselor/Therapist, MSW, SWAA 60977729
I use a trauma-informed approach throughout my practice because trauma is unfortunately so common throughout the world. I focus on symptom reduction, supporting my clients to better understand how their experiences affect them in the world, and help Clients develop concrete skills to keep their energy in the present and the future rather than in the past.
7 Years Experience
Online in East Renton Highlands, WA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Melanie Carey
Counselor/Therapist, LMHCA
Trauma and PTSD can affect how you experience safety, connection, memory, and your own body. Symptoms may include anxiety, hypervigilance, emotional numbing, intrusive thoughts, dissociation, or difficulty feeling grounded in the present moment.
In therapy, trauma is approached with care, pacing, and respect for your nervous system. We do not force disclosure or overwhelm the system with intensity. Instead, we focus on creating safety, stability, and choice in the therapeutic process.
From a psychodynamic and trauma-informed perspective, we also explore how past experiences continue to shape present emotional responses, relational patterns, and internal beliefs. Healing involves not only understanding these patterns, but gently updating the nervous system’s sense of what is safe now.
Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapy supports this process by helping you track the “felt sense” — the subtle body-based experience of emotion and memory — in a way that allows trauma to be approached without reactivation or overwhelm.
Over time, clients often experience greater regulation, emotional resilience, and a renewed sense of connection to themselves and their lives.
2 Years Experience
Online in East Renton Highlands, WA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Tara Murphy
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Trauma leaves lasting imprints on the body, mind, and relationships, and no two experiences of healing look the same. I have extensive experience working with military members, children in the foster care system facing complex trauma, and adults recovering from childhood neglect or abuse. My approach is trauma-informed and highly individualized, integrating IFS, attachment-focused therapy, mindfulness, somatic awareness, family systems, and psychodynamic work. I draw on a range of evidence-based and relational approaches to fit each client’s needs. I also collaborate closely with prescribers when helpful and provide careful diagnostic clarity to distinguish trauma from dissociative disorders, depression, or personality patterns.
29 Years Experience
Online in East Renton Highlands, WA (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in East Renton Highlands, WA Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in East Renton Highlands, WA average 15 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (39%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (33%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 29% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 28% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 28% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 29% | Military / Veterans |
| 24% | Black / African American |