Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Silver Spring, MD
Sarah Heller Inc.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20910
My down to earth style, arising from over 25 years of experience working with adults, adolescents and children, creates a comfortable, safe environment where together we learn to understand you. I provide individual, couples and family therapy to enable you to better cope with life's continuing challenges. I have extensive experience with individuals who are having trouble coping with depression, anxiety and trauma history. I also enjoy working with couples who are struggling in their relationships. I have a certificate in Advanced Trauma Treatment and I use Gottman Method Couples Therapy in my work with couples.
My down to earth style, arising from over 25 years of experience working with adults, adolescents and children, creates a comfortable, safe environment where together we learn to understand you. I provide individual, couples and family therapy to enable you to better cope with life's continuing challenges. I have extensive experience with individuals who are having trouble coping with depression, anxiety and trauma history. I also enjoy working with couples who are struggling in their relationships. I have a certificate in Advanced Trauma Treatment and I use Gottman Method Couples Therapy in my work with couples.
Ana Milena Olaciregui
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20904 (Online Only)
Hello! I am Ana Milena Are you struggling with keeping up with your relationship(s), work, and health? Do you miss the spontaneity and excitement that existed earlier in your personal relationship? Is it hard for you to accept compliments or be kind towards yourself?
Hello! I am Ana Milena Are you struggling with keeping up with your relationship(s), work, and health? Do you miss the spontaneity and excitement that existed earlier in your personal relationship? Is it hard for you to accept compliments or be kind towards yourself?
Lori Marcus Post
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20906
As a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist, I help people understand the problems that are bringing them to therapy and how these issues are interfering with their life goals. Often these issues are work or relationship related. Though they may originate in the past, they have a strong impact on present day difficulties. We work together to understand how a person is "stuck" and how he or she may get in his or her own way. Sometimes, these issues are outside of a person's awareness, and we seek to uncover and them resolve them.
As a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist, I help people understand the problems that are bringing them to therapy and how these issues are interfering with their life goals. Often these issues are work or relationship related. Though they may originate in the past, they have a strong impact on present day difficulties. We work together to understand how a person is "stuck" and how he or she may get in his or her own way. Sometimes, these issues are outside of a person's awareness, and we seek to uncover and them resolve them.
Devine Haven Counseling, LLC
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (Online Only)
It is believed that some of the strongest and bravest individuals are the ones who not only accept their struggles but also take the steps to understand how to properly cope and heal from them. I am Nakelee, a licensed Mental Health Therapist in Maryland & Oregon. I have over 9+ years of experience working with Adults, Adolescents, Children, and LGBTQ+ community; serving individuals experiencing numerous mental health challenges, substance abuse dependencies, interpersonal relationship conflicts, and co-occurring disorders.
It is believed that some of the strongest and bravest individuals are the ones who not only accept their struggles but also take the steps to understand how to properly cope and heal from them. I am Nakelee, a licensed Mental Health Therapist in Maryland & Oregon. I have over 9+ years of experience working with Adults, Adolescents, Children, and LGBTQ+ community; serving individuals experiencing numerous mental health challenges, substance abuse dependencies, interpersonal relationship conflicts, and co-occurring disorders.
Annyck Hamez
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Life is full of transitions, twists and turns, and "things coming at us". We sometimes wake up with a desire to free ourselves from mental - social/emotional hurt, when in front of life experiences. Whether the pain is new, or coming from the past, talking and having an outlet, is the beginning before releasing the negative WE hang on to... When you are ready and motivated to make changes to reach a new level of living, I am here to help you face the obstacles that are in the way of your objectives...
Life is full of transitions, twists and turns, and "things coming at us". We sometimes wake up with a desire to free ourselves from mental - social/emotional hurt, when in front of life experiences. Whether the pain is new, or coming from the past, talking and having an outlet, is the beginning before releasing the negative WE hang on to... When you are ready and motivated to make changes to reach a new level of living, I am here to help you face the obstacles that are in the way of your objectives...
Mary Alice Reilly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Welcome! As you consider your options for therapy, know that I am already rooting for you to get what you need. If you choose to work with me, I will bring a warm and empathetic therapeutic style to our time together, prioritizing connection and insight to facilitate growth, healing, and resilience. My primary focus will be supporting you to reduce suffering, develop effective skills and resources, and flexibly adapt to whatever life may throw your way.
Welcome! As you consider your options for therapy, know that I am already rooting for you to get what you need. If you choose to work with me, I will bring a warm and empathetic therapeutic style to our time together, prioritizing connection and insight to facilitate growth, healing, and resilience. My primary focus will be supporting you to reduce suffering, develop effective skills and resources, and flexibly adapt to whatever life may throw your way.
Deepa Shukla
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Deepa Shukla uses a psychodynamic approach to help her clients uncover their past in order to deepen their understanding of their present situation. She enjoys working with anxiety, depression, and generational trauma, but also welcomes other challenges that you might be facing. Deepa believes that we have within us all of the resources we need to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Being a first-generation American, Deepa has an intrinsic appreciation of the special plight that the children of immigrants face. She aspires to bring her unique perspective to help these individuals, as well as all those who may feel different.
Deepa Shukla uses a psychodynamic approach to help her clients uncover their past in order to deepen their understanding of their present situation. She enjoys working with anxiety, depression, and generational trauma, but also welcomes other challenges that you might be facing. Deepa believes that we have within us all of the resources we need to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Being a first-generation American, Deepa has an intrinsic appreciation of the special plight that the children of immigrants face. She aspires to bring her unique perspective to help these individuals, as well as all those who may feel different.
Emilia Casale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (Online Only)
I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma and emotional abuse in unhealthy relationships.
Have you been having a hard time finding the joy and balance in your life, despite your best efforts? Have you found yourself feeling down, stressed out, anxious, or just plain burned out? There are many reasons why individuals choose to engage in therapy but no matter what your needs may be, you can rest assured that you are in the right place for a life re-set! I am a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) licensed in Maryland with over 7 years of experience working as an individual and family therapist.
I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma and emotional abuse in unhealthy relationships.
Have you been having a hard time finding the joy and balance in your life, despite your best efforts? Have you found yourself feeling down, stressed out, anxious, or just plain burned out? There are many reasons why individuals choose to engage in therapy but no matter what your needs may be, you can rest assured that you are in the right place for a life re-set! I am a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) licensed in Maryland with over 7 years of experience working as an individual and family therapist.
The Blackest Sheep
Counselor, LGPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Finding the ideal therapist is often a daunting task. I work with individuals who have felt misplaced, misrepresented, and misunderstood in most places by "creating space for the misfits." Clients seeking a genuine, nonjudgmental space to release and rehabilitate while growing into their greatest selves have found their place to land, and it is here.
Finding the ideal therapist is often a daunting task. I work with individuals who have felt misplaced, misrepresented, and misunderstood in most places by "creating space for the misfits." Clients seeking a genuine, nonjudgmental space to release and rehabilitate while growing into their greatest selves have found their place to land, and it is here.
Dr. Laura Danielle Crowder
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20901 (Online Only)
Are you ready to embrace your authentic self, including those quirks that make you unmistakably you? Trying to figure out how to move forward in a world that sometimes seems to have gone mad? Need a professional who is skilled and down-to-earth? Let's talk! My style is highly collaborative and elemental. I'm here to celebrate your individuality and diversity while being direct and responsive in a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere. It's time to reclaim your smile and your shine!
Are you ready to embrace your authentic self, including those quirks that make you unmistakably you? Trying to figure out how to move forward in a world that sometimes seems to have gone mad? Need a professional who is skilled and down-to-earth? Let's talk! My style is highly collaborative and elemental. I'm here to celebrate your individuality and diversity while being direct and responsive in a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere. It's time to reclaim your smile and your shine!
Speak Healing Therapy, LLC
Counselor, LCPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20906 (Online Only)
Overwhelmed. Overstimulated. Drained. Unmotivated. Unrecognizable yet functioning. You know those feelings all too well and at times question the point of it all. You frequently question yourself about what changes need to be made and/or how to make those changes, yet you have no idea where to begin. You truly desire to live a life that excites, motivates, and inspires you to be authentically yourself. You crave to know and understand "that thing" that holds you back from showing up as the version of yourself you've always wanted to be and are tired of living a life that no longer suits you.
Overwhelmed. Overstimulated. Drained. Unmotivated. Unrecognizable yet functioning. You know those feelings all too well and at times question the point of it all. You frequently question yourself about what changes need to be made and/or how to make those changes, yet you have no idea where to begin. You truly desire to live a life that excites, motivates, and inspires you to be authentically yourself. You crave to know and understand "that thing" that holds you back from showing up as the version of yourself you've always wanted to be and are tired of living a life that no longer suits you.
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Amphora Psychotherapy
Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20902 (Online Only)
Hello, and welcome! What a big step you've taken by looking for help; we know it wasn't easy, but you made it! Amphora Psychotherapy was created out of our passion for supporting people on their journey to finding themselves. Along the way, our top priority is to hold compassionate space for all of you - all of your joy and sorrow, your fear and anger, your old wounds and new. We specialize in working with adults struggling with numbness, anger, depression, anxiety, codependency, or low self-esteem due to trauma related to relationships, family, or adverse experiences.
Hello, and welcome! What a big step you've taken by looking for help; we know it wasn't easy, but you made it! Amphora Psychotherapy was created out of our passion for supporting people on their journey to finding themselves. Along the way, our top priority is to hold compassionate space for all of you - all of your joy and sorrow, your fear and anger, your old wounds and new. We specialize in working with adults struggling with numbness, anger, depression, anxiety, codependency, or low self-esteem due to trauma related to relationships, family, or adverse experiences.
Pamela Atueyi
Counselor, LCPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (Online Only)
Life can be challenging, and you don’t have to figure it out alone. If you are feeling hopeless, depressed, or anxious, perhaps I can help you with this. If you feel you have no support from friends and family, I can be a support to you. Maybe it is childhood trauma you need to unpack. I can help you through it. I am skilled in CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to help clients reach their best selves. My goal as a clinician is to feel empowered to take control of their lives and be in optimal health.
Life can be challenging, and you don’t have to figure it out alone. If you are feeling hopeless, depressed, or anxious, perhaps I can help you with this. If you feel you have no support from friends and family, I can be a support to you. Maybe it is childhood trauma you need to unpack. I can help you through it. I am skilled in CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to help clients reach their best selves. My goal as a clinician is to feel empowered to take control of their lives and be in optimal health.
Gertrud Irmgard Classen-Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20910
TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE, Welcome to collaborative and solution based help to experience joy, success and purpose in your life. For over 25 years I have worked with adults, couples, families, adolescents and children in Maryland. My practice is culturally and ethnically diverse. I founded the group practice Classen-Miller & Associates which offers a full range of clinical approaches for all age groups with our licensed clinicians reflecting the full diversity of our community.
TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE, Welcome to collaborative and solution based help to experience joy, success and purpose in your life. For over 25 years I have worked with adults, couples, families, adolescents and children in Maryland. My practice is culturally and ethnically diverse. I founded the group practice Classen-Miller & Associates which offers a full range of clinical approaches for all age groups with our licensed clinicians reflecting the full diversity of our community.
Varda Makovsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20902
Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and/or are navigating life transitions, my goal is to create a safe and supportive space for exploration and growth. My approach to therapy is client-centered and collaborative. I work with clients to gain enhanced self-understanding, address challenges, build resilience, adopt new coping skills and affect meaningful change. Special areas of focus include: anxiety, depression, fertility and family-building, grief/loss, adult ADHD, family dynamics, and life transitions.
Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and/or are navigating life transitions, my goal is to create a safe and supportive space for exploration and growth. My approach to therapy is client-centered and collaborative. I work with clients to gain enhanced self-understanding, address challenges, build resilience, adopt new coping skills and affect meaningful change. Special areas of focus include: anxiety, depression, fertility and family-building, grief/loss, adult ADHD, family dynamics, and life transitions.
Kevin T Thorne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW, CPLC
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (Online Only)
The use of effective treatment modalities is paramount to my practice, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care.
You are not alone. Most people at some time in their life could benefit from seeing a professional therapist to help them through a difficult and stressful time. Therapy is often the last resort and people are naturally anxious talking about their difficulties with a stranger. To ease the process, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and caring environment to help you find your way through whatever is troubling you. I am a Licensed Clinician in Maryland, DC, and Virginia.
The use of effective treatment modalities is paramount to my practice, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care.
You are not alone. Most people at some time in their life could benefit from seeing a professional therapist to help them through a difficult and stressful time. Therapy is often the last resort and people are naturally anxious talking about their difficulties with a stranger. To ease the process, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and caring environment to help you find your way through whatever is troubling you. I am a Licensed Clinician in Maryland, DC, and Virginia.
Katherine Nguyen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, ATR-BC, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
if you want! As a first generation Vietnamese American, the space I try to provide is client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally-sensitive.
Maybe you want someone to support you through tough life events or maybe a difficult decision. Maybe you just want a place to process all the things. Whatever it is, my goal is to partner with people from all stages in life: People who are ready to make changes in their career and relationships. Burnt out caregivers second guessing themselves and feeling hopeless. Marginalized groups who have experienced grief, pain, and disenfranchised loss. Or simply those looking to return to therapy after some time away.
if you want! As a first generation Vietnamese American, the space I try to provide is client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally-sensitive.
Maybe you want someone to support you through tough life events or maybe a difficult decision. Maybe you just want a place to process all the things. Whatever it is, my goal is to partner with people from all stages in life: People who are ready to make changes in their career and relationships. Burnt out caregivers second guessing themselves and feeling hopeless. Marginalized groups who have experienced grief, pain, and disenfranchised loss. Or simply those looking to return to therapy after some time away.
David Cole Jr.
Counselor, MA, LGPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20907 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
This includes crisis counseling, process & substance addiction counseling, trauma-informed care, and individual and group therapy.
Hello there! My name is David and I use They/Them pronouns. I have spent several years dedicated to learning, training, and providing quality mental health care to individuals in the Greater Washington and Baltimore area. My educational background includes a B.S. in Psychology from Towson University and an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Along this journey, I have worked in several positions providing mental health care and social services to the community.
This includes crisis counseling, process & substance addiction counseling, trauma-informed care, and individual and group therapy.
Hello there! My name is David and I use They/Them pronouns. I have spent several years dedicated to learning, training, and providing quality mental health care to individuals in the Greater Washington and Baltimore area. My educational background includes a B.S. in Psychology from Towson University and an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Along this journey, I have worked in several positions providing mental health care and social services to the community.
Bethesda Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (Online Only)
Sometimes life can feel very difficult. It can be hard to handle big emotions on your own. Bethesda Therapy would like to help! We are a group practice serving clients in MD, DC, and VA. We specialize in OCD, anxiety disorders, depression, trauma/PTSD, ADHD, grief/loss and couples therapy. We serve clients age 12+. Everyone’s path to mental wellness is different. That’s why we offer treatment designed to meet your unique needs. Our skilled clinicians are ready to guide and support you through your healing process. We are committed to helping you discover your route to a life that’s happier, healthier, and deeply fulfilling.
Sometimes life can feel very difficult. It can be hard to handle big emotions on your own. Bethesda Therapy would like to help! We are a group practice serving clients in MD, DC, and VA. We specialize in OCD, anxiety disorders, depression, trauma/PTSD, ADHD, grief/loss and couples therapy. We serve clients age 12+. Everyone’s path to mental wellness is different. That’s why we offer treatment designed to meet your unique needs. Our skilled clinicians are ready to guide and support you through your healing process. We are committed to helping you discover your route to a life that’s happier, healthier, and deeply fulfilling.
Emily L Rizzo
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Certified in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), intensive trauma trained.
I am passionate about working with the LGBTQ population and with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. I consistently work with clients regarding depression, anxiety, motivation, trauma, grief, understanding their identity, familial relations, gender identity, sexual identity, sexual/relationship needs, polyamorous relationships, kink, communication in relationships, and self-integration. Extensive background in working with people of color. Assist parents/families through their child's gender transition. Experience in college counseling and high school counseling.
Certified in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), intensive trauma trained.
I am passionate about working with the LGBTQ population and with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. I consistently work with clients regarding depression, anxiety, motivation, trauma, grief, understanding their identity, familial relations, gender identity, sexual identity, sexual/relationship needs, polyamorous relationships, kink, communication in relationships, and self-integration. Extensive background in working with people of color. Assist parents/families through their child's gender transition. Experience in college counseling and high school counseling.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.