Find PTSD Therapists & Counselors in Lakewood, WA.

 

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating mental condition that can completely derail your life. It manifests with disturbing thoughts related to a traumatic event that happened a while ago. Sometimes the wounds of the trauma are so deep that you find it hard to function, and this is where therapy can help.

A licensed PTSD therapist can help you heal from traumatic events and regain a sense of calm and ease. Whether you are located in downtown Lakewood, the suburbs of Lakewood, other nearby places such as Puyallup, Auburn, or anywhere else in Washington, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Symptoms of PTSD

PTSD presents in different ways depending on the individual. If you’re suffering from PTSD, you may experience symptoms such as:

  • Intrusive memories that manifest as nightmares, realistic flashbacks, or reactions to anything that reminds you of the traumatic event.
  • Increased reactiveness to external situations.
  • Mood changes including emotional numbness, hopelessness, and pessimism.

If you are wondering if you have PTSD, read this article for more information about PTSD symptoms.

It’s Never Too Late: Get Help for PTSD Today

A therapist who specializes in PTSD therapy can help you discover the source of your psychological stress and create a treatment plan to help you feel better. Use our free therapist matching tool to find a therapist today!

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Khadija Ewalt
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Delve into your childhood and onward, exploring any patterns and themes that have led you to the struggles you may be experiencing now. We will process your core memories with the use of EMDR so you may move on to live a more authentic life.


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Delve into your childhood and onward, exploring any patterns and themes that have led you to the struggles you may be experiencing now. We will process your core memories with the use of EMDR so you may move on to live a more authentic life.

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I utilize Psychodynamic Therapy and EMDR to help you process your unresolved trauma(s). I would like to provide you with a safe space to explore and process your thoughts/feelings/experiences, developmental or recent, and everything in between.

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  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Domestic Violence
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  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sexual Abuse
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identify the "stuck" places in your life, exploring what helped create this bottleneck so that we can create a better infrastructure that sets you up for success in the future. We'll use humor and creativity to find new solutions to old problems


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identify the "stuck" places in your life, exploring what helped create this bottleneck so that we can create a better infrastructure that sets you up for success in the future. We'll use humor and creativity to find new solutions to old problems

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authentic, no-nonsense, and straightforward, with equal measures of compassion and humor, to focus on your presenting concerns. We'll highlight your current assets and strengths, while building new skills, tools, and resources to tackle any situation

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  • Adult Child of Emotionally Immature Parents
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  • Narcissistic Abuse
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  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Therapy is a beautiful journey that I am thankful to get to go on with each client I work with. I act as a guide, teacher, and support throughout the process.


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Therapy is a beautiful journey that I am thankful to get to go on with each client I work with. I act as a guide, teacher, and support throughout the process.

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In addition to traditional talk therapy, I use CBT and schema therapy to help clients address irritational thoughts and maladaptive beliefs that may be impacting their mental health so that they can get to the root problem and make lasting changes.

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  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Codependency
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  • Narcissistic Abuse
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Carrie Heron
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Work together to create practical steps that bring relief from the weight of anxiety, stress, trauma, or depression, while supporting you to manage the ongoing responsibilities of life, in your unique context.


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Work together to create practical steps that bring relief from the weight of anxiety, stress, trauma, or depression, while supporting you to manage the ongoing responsibilities of life, in your unique context.

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I've experienced the sense of freedom that comes from resolving old trauma and building new practices that support my well-being. That personal experience fuels my desire to collaborate with people on concrete strategies that support them to thrive.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ+
  • Open Relationships
  • Stress
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I often work to help clients change their relationship with their emotions from one of avoidance to acceptance. Using an attachment lens, I see value in attending to emotional injuries while also attending to the influence of early experiences.


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I often work to help clients change their relationship with their emotions from one of avoidance to acceptance. Using an attachment lens, I see value in attending to emotional injuries while also attending to the influence of early experiences.

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I strive to be culturally responsive in my work, and place a great emphasis on developing a strong, authentic connection with my clients. I highly value collaboration and believe treatment should ultimately be adapted for each unique individual.

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