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Everyone deals with traumatic events and experiences at some point, but that doesn’t make them any easier to deal with. Sometimes we can process trauma and get on with our lives, and other times it just becomes too much to bear.

This is where trauma therapy can help. Whether you are located in downtown Virginia Beach, Ashville Park, Bay Colony, Christopher Farms, or even Fairfield, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Do You Need a Trauma Therapist?

Are you on the fence regarding whether you should see a trauma therapist? This section will help you decide.

If you’ve dealt with a traumatic event (a death, rape, natural disaster, war, etc.), a therapist may be able to help you if you are experiencing any of the following signs of psychological trauma:

  • Recurring memories of the traumatic event
  • Nightmares
  • Anger and irritability
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Recurring headaches
  • Depression

Read this article to learn more about how to heal from trauma.

Take Action: Get Trauma Therapy Today

A professional therapist or counselor can assist you in unpacking your feelings about the event and teach you proven techniques to help you heal. With Mental Health Match, you can find a therapist who specializes in helping people move forward after trauma. Use our therapist matching tool to get started.

Virginia Beach, VA Trauma Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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Victor Nwagwu
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As a PMHNP, I aim to work collaboratively with you, respecting your pace and providing a non-judgmental environment. Together, we'll address your mental health needs, break down stigmas, and promote better mental health.


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As a PMHNP, I aim to work collaboratively with you, respecting your pace and providing a non-judgmental environment. Together, we'll address your mental health needs, break down stigmas, and promote better mental health.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use proven methods to provide care tailored to your needs. I value empathy, respect, and confidentiality, ensuring you feel heard and involved in your treatment. My diverse background enhances my ability to understand and support you.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Mood Disorders
  • Panic Attacks
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
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work together to understand how your past experiences inform your present difficulties as well as your strengths. We will use this lens to develop new tools and strategies to generate momentum for sustainable change.


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work together to understand how your past experiences inform your present difficulties as well as your strengths. We will use this lens to develop new tools and strategies to generate momentum for sustainable change.

Something to know about my approach is:

I work collaboratively using an integrative approach that draws on mindfulness, cognitive behavioral, dynamic, and creative techniques. We work together to create a plan to help support healing in your thoughts, emotions, and interpersonal patterns.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Boundaries
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Food and Eating Concerns
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Distress
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Toxic Families
  • Trauma
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Jay Varela
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We will explore the reasons for which you're in therapy and develop a deep understanding of them all. Then, we'll work together to solve the issues you'd like to solve. Once we're done solving what you'd like to solve, you'll be done!


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We will explore the reasons for which you're in therapy and develop a deep understanding of them all. Then, we'll work together to solve the issues you'd like to solve. Once we're done solving what you'd like to solve, you'll be done!

Something to know about my approach is:

I ground my approach in TEAM-CBT. It's a compassionate, powerful approach of tools and techniques. These tools and techniques will serve you for the rest of your life - not just when you're in therapy with me.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationships
  • Trauma
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We will work as a team to figure out what you want to achieve. I may be an expert in Mental Health but you are the expert of your life.


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We will work as a team to figure out what you want to achieve. I may be an expert in Mental Health but you are the expert of your life.

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I specialize in time limited evidence based psychotherapy. That means I want to work with you to figure out your struggles and use interventions that are scientifically proven to help you get better. I want to teach you to be your own therapist.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Betting and Gambling
  • Combat Trauma
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Pornography
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • Stress
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Jason Mouritsen remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Car...
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Staci Briggs
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Work to identify the root causes of your struggles, explore patterns of behavior to identify possible triggers, build coping mechanisms that meet your underlying needs, and develop a plan for growth.


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Work to identify the root causes of your struggles, explore patterns of behavior to identify possible triggers, build coping mechanisms that meet your underlying needs, and develop a plan for growth.

Something to know about my approach is:

I combine techniques from various theories to meet each client where they are at and use the skills that will best meet their needs. Therapy is not one size fits all, and I work to match my approach to each individual within my office.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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