Trauma and PTSD therapists in Appleton, WI
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Appleton, Wisconsin 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. Jennifer McManus
Psychologist, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, PLLC
What happened to you is not your fault. You don’t have to cope with the lasting impact of past traumatic experiences on your own. Hi, I’m Dr. Jennifer McManus, and I help women heal from past trauma. Trauma-informed therapy can help you develop a repertoire of skills to support your healing. It is my mission to provide scientifically informed psychotherapy without sacrificing compassion and genuine concern.
12 Years Experience
Online in Appleton, WI (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Juniper Mental Health
Psychologist, PhD
We have several providers who have expertise in abuse and trauma treatment. Specifically Steven Lawyer, Garrett Pollert, and Michael Twohig provide evidence based treatment for trauma related experiences.
8 Years Experience
Online in Appleton, WI (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Sabina Mauro
Psychologist, PsyD
I specialize in the treatment of trauma, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), complex PTSD, and the psychological effects of life-changing experiences, including childhood trauma, interpersonal violence, workplace injuries, and medical trauma. With over a decade of clinical experience, I use evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help individuals move beyond survival and reconnect with themselves.
My commitment to trauma recovery extends beyond the therapy room. I am a published author of two books, Healing from PTSD: A CBT Workbook for Taking Back Your Life and The Mindfulness Workbook for PTSD. My professional insights have also been featured in national publications, including Oprah Daily and Psych Central, and I have contributed articles to the CPTSD Foundation. Through my clinical work, writing, and professional education, I strive to make trauma treatment both accessible and meaningful, helping individuals understand that their past experiences may shape them, but do not have to define their future.
12 Years Experience
Online in Appleton, WI
PTSD/Trauma
Madison Zimbal
Counselor/Therapist, LPC-IT
Trauma and PTSD can impact every part of life, how safe you feel in your body, how you relate to others, and how you interpret everyday experiences. Symptoms may show up as anxiety, emotional overwhelm, hypervigilance, difficulty trusting, intrusive memories, or feeling disconnected from yourself. In trauma work, my priority is creating a safe and supportive environment where healing does not feel rushed or overwhelming. We begin by building emotional regulation skills and stability, so clients feel more grounded before moving into deeper processing work. I recognize that trauma is not just something that is “talked about,” but something that is also held in the body and nervous system.
I am trained in Brainspotting and use this approach to help clients access and process traumatic experiences that may be difficult to reach through traditional talk therapy alone. Brainspotting supports the brain’s natural capacity to process and release stored trauma in a focused, contained, and client-led way. This allows healing to unfold at a pace that feels safe and manageable. Alongside trauma processing, I integrate CBT and DBT-informed skills to support coping, emotional regulation, and present-day functioning. This combination helps clients not only process the past, but also feel more stable and empowered in their daily lives. For clients who desire it, Christian counseling can also be incorporated, offering a space where faith, hope, and spiritual grounding can support the healing journey. I believe that restoration is possible, even after deeply painful experiences. My goal is to help clients move from survival mode into a place of greater safety, connection, and internal steadiness—where the past no longer holds the same level of control over the present.
1 Years Experience
Online in Appleton, WI
PTSD/Trauma
Eileen Griffin
Psychologist, PsyD
Trauma can affect how you understand yourself, what you expect from other people, how safe you feel in relationships, and what happens when you’re overwhelmed. I work with adults experiencing the ongoing effects of developmental and relational trauma, including experiences of neglect, emotional abuse, instability, and other situations where you had to adapt before you had the resources to understand what was happening. Therapy can help you make sense of those adaptations, develop more choice in how you respond, and build a life that isn’t organized entirely around what happened to you.
8 Years Experience
Online in Appleton, WI
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Appleton, WI Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Appleton, WI average 16 years of experience and charge around $211 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (41%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (34%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$211
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
32%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
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
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 28% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 27% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 27% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 25% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 39% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 29% | Military / Veterans |
| 25% | Black / African American |