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Counselors, Therapists for Trauma and PTSD Treatment

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Psychologist, Psychothera... Show more
(LCSW, MA, PhD and PsyD)
Jolie
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Psychologist, Psychothera... Show more
(LCSW, MA, PhD and PsyD)

At Avena Psychological Services, we work with individuals and couples seeking support and guidance as they work toward personal goals and lasting change. We understand that the decision to seek therapy can take a great deal of courage and commitment, and it is our distinct pleasure to be considered as part of your journey toward personal growth. We are committed to providing therapy of the highest quality, and are dedicated to helping you navigate the process every step of the way. We believe the most important aspect of an effective and satisf ...

Years in Practice
10 years
Free Initial Consultation
$150 USD
$221890 ARS $218 AUD $781 BRL $214 CAD ¥1020 CNY €132 EUR ₹14166 INR $2644 MXN $266 NZD £114 GBP ₴6733 UAH $150 USD
 10005,
United States
10005, United States
Online

At Avena Psychological Services, we work with individuals and couples seeking support and guidance as they work toward personal goals and lasting change. We understand that the decision to seek therapy can take a great deal of courage and commitment, and it is our distinct pleasure to be considered as part of your journey toward personal growth. We are committed to providing therapy of the highest quality, and are dedicated to helping you navigate the process every step of the way. We believe the most important aspect of an effective and satisf ...

Years in Practice
10 years
Free Initial Consultation
Counselor, Psychotherapist and Therapist
(MBACP)
Karla
Counselor, Psychotherapist and Therapist
(MBACP)

I'm Karla, 47, a counsellor and trauma-informed psychotherapeutic practitioner, with 6 years of counselling experience and over 25 years across the NHS, charities, corporate settings, community, and private practice. I support people who want real understanding, not judgement or surface-level solutions. Whether you feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, questioning yourself or others, carrying experiences that affect how you live and relate, or simply want someone to listen, this is your space.

Sessions are confidential, giving you space to ...

Years in Practice
6 years
Free Initial Consultation
£55 GBP
$107120 ARS $105 AUD $377 BRL $103 CAD ¥493 CNY €64 EUR ₹6839 INR $1276 MXN $128 NZD £55 GBP ₴3250 UAH $72 USD
 London, EC1V 2NX,
England, United Kingdom
London, EC1V 2NX, England, United Kingdom
Online

I'm Karla, 47, a counsellor and trauma-informed psychotherapeutic practitioner, with 6 years of counselling experience and over 25 years across the NHS, charities, corporate settings, community, and private practice. I support people who want real understanding, not judgement or surface-level solutions. Whether you feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, questioning yourself or others, carrying experiences that affect how you live and relate, or simply want someone to listen, this is your space.

Sessions are confidential, giving you space to ...

Years in Practice
6 years
Free Initial Consultation
Clinical Psychologist, Counseling Psychologist, Psychologis... Show more
(PhD)
Silvina
Clinical Psychologist, Counseling Psychologist, Psychologis... Show more
(PhD)

I´m a psychologist (PhD in Psychology) with more than 10 years of experience conducting psychotherapy treatments from an integrative perspective, focused in solving problems and easing suffering, centered in the person and their needs and wishes.

I´m specialised in adults, trauma, vulnerability and psychosomatics.

I can offer a safe and confidential space where people can express their thoughts, feelings and experiences, and I can accompany them to process those from different perspectives, supporting them with empathy, respect and creativit ...

Years in Practice
16 years
Posts
€50 EUR
$83998 ARS $82 AUD $296 BRL $81 CAD ¥386 CNY €50 EUR ₹5363 INR $1001 MXN $101 NZD £43 GBP ₴2549 UAH $57 USD
 L'Ametlla de Mar, 43860,
Catalonia, Spain
L'Ametlla de Mar, 43860, Catalonia, Spain
Online

I´m a psychologist (PhD in Psychology) with more than 10 years of experience conducting psychotherapy treatments from an integrative perspective, focused in solving problems and easing suffering, centered in the person and their needs and wishes.

I´m specialised in adults, trauma, vulnerability and psychosomatics.

I can offer a safe and confidential space where people can express their thoughts, feelings and experiences, and I can accompany them to process those from different perspectives, supporting them with empathy, respect and creativit ...

Years in Practice
16 years
Posts
Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist, Psychologist and Therapi... Show more
(MA)
Marina
Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist, Psychologist and Therapi... Show more
(MA)

I am a qualified psychotherapist, working in private practice . Specialist in Counseling (MSC) and Family Therapy. I am an individual member of European Family Therapy Association. I direct my own psychotherapy center "Logotehnima " since 2017 and work cooperate as a therapist with the self-awareness center "Gia tin Ithaki", since 2012. All these years i have worked with a variety of population, in the provision of therapy to individuals, parents, families, couples and children. I also organize and conduct seminars and workshops for parents ...

Years in Practice
12 years
Free Initial Consultation
€60 EUR
$100798 ARS $99 AUD $355 BRL $97 CAD ¥463 CNY €60 EUR ₹6435 INR $1201 MXN $121 NZD £52 GBP ₴3058 UAH $68 USD
 10 Platonos,
Limassol, 3027,
Limassol, Cyprus
10 Platonos, Limassol, 3027, Limassol, Cyprus
Online
In-person

I am a qualified psychotherapist, working in private practice . Specialist in Counseling (MSC) and Family Therapy. I am an individual member of European Family Therapy Association. I direct my own psychotherapy center "Logotehnima " since 2017 and work cooperate as a therapist with the self-awareness center "Gia tin Ithaki", since 2012. All these years i have worked with a variety of population, in the provision of therapy to individuals, parents, families, couples and children. I also organize and conduct seminars and workshops for parents ...

Years in Practice
12 years
Free Initial Consultation
Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist
(MSc)
Raed
Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist
(MSc)

Specialized Psychiatrist with +11 years experience

Private Psychiatry Clinic · Self-employed

Sep 2014 - Present · 11 yrs 10 months

As a psychiatry Specialist working in a private clinic my roles included:

• Providing comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and evidence-based treatment plans for patients.

• Gathering patient history, observing patient behavior and mood, & administering appropriate diagnostic tests & questionnaires.

• Developing and implementing personalized treatment plans for patients, including prescribing and ...

Years in Practice
11 years
Free Initial Consultation
$25 - $50 USD
$36982 - $73963 ARS $36 - $73 AUD $130 - $260 BRL $36 - $71 CAD ¥170 - ¥340 CNY €22 - €44 EUR ₹2361 - ₹4722 INR $441 - $881 MXN $44 - $89 NZD £19 - £38 GBP ₴1122 - ₴2244 UAH $25 - $50 USD
 Cairo, 0020,
Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Cairo, 0020, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Online

Specialized Psychiatrist with +11 years experience

Private Psychiatry Clinic · Self-employed

Sep 2014 - Present · 11 yrs 10 months

As a psychiatry Specialist working in a private clinic my roles included:

• Providing comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and evidence-based treatment plans for patients.

• Gathering patient history, observing patient behavior and mood, & administering appropriate diagnostic tests & questionnaires.

• Developing and implementing personalized treatment plans for patients, including prescribing and ...

Years in Practice
11 years
Free Initial Consultation
Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Li... Show more
(MA and PsyD)
Sadaf
Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Li... Show more
(MA and PsyD)

Sadaf Irfan Abbasi si a licensed consultant clinical psychologist, CBT expert, and a member of the Psychological society of Ireland, American Psychological Association and Pakistan Psychological Association. She has over 11 years of professional experience with a background in psychology, treating in-patient and out-patient mental health clients over the last nine years. Besides this, she supervises training programs, workshops, and webinars for reputable multinational companies &educational institutions on capacity building, conflict resolutio ...

Years in Practice
11 years
Free Initial Consultation
$110 - $160 USD
$162719 - $236683 ARS $160 - $232 AUD $573 - $834 BRL $157 - $228 CAD ¥748 - ¥1088 CNY €97 - €141 EUR ₹10389 - ₹15111 INR $1939 - $2820 MXN $195 - $283 NZD £84 - £122 GBP ₴4937 - ₴7182 UAH $110 - $160 USD
 Mullingar, N91 A262,
County Westmeath, Ireland
Mullingar, N91 A262, County Westmeath, Ireland
Online
In-person

Sadaf Irfan Abbasi si a licensed consultant clinical psychologist, CBT expert, and a member of the Psychological society of Ireland, American Psychological Association and Pakistan Psychological Association. She has over 11 years of professional experience with a background in psychology, treating in-patient and out-patient mental health clients over the last nine years. Besides this, she supervises training programs, workshops, and webinars for reputable multinational companies &educational institutions on capacity building, conflict resolutio ...

Years in Practice
11 years
Free Initial Consultation
Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist and Therapist
(MSc)
Myla
Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist and Therapist
(MSc)

Dr. Magno is a gerontological psychiatric certified nurse practitioner. She has been in the healthcare profession for twenty -nine years, fourteen of those years as an advanced practice provider. Her clinical experience includes geriatric management in the skilled, long-term care and house calls programs at private, state, and federal level. Dr. Magno completed her master’s and DNP degree at UT Health Science Cizik School of Nursing in 2015, and finished her post-master’s psychiatric NP program at Wilkes University in 2021. She served as past p ...

Years in Practice
2010 years
$150 - $300 USD
$221890 - $443780 ARS $218 - $435 AUD $781 - $1563 BRL $214 - $427 CAD ¥1020 - ¥2041 CNY €132 - €264 EUR ₹14166 - ₹28332 INR $2644 - $5288 MXN $266 - $531 NZD £114 - £228 GBP ₴6733 - ₴13465 UAH $150 - $300 USD
 6575 West Loop South,
Bellaire, 77401,
Texas, United States
6575 West Loop South, Bellaire, 77401, Texas, United States
Online
In-person

Dr. Magno is a gerontological psychiatric certified nurse practitioner. She has been in the healthcare profession for twenty -nine years, fourteen of those years as an advanced practice provider. Her clinical experience includes geriatric management in the skilled, long-term care and house calls programs at private, state, and federal level. Dr. Magno completed her master’s and DNP degree at UT Health Science Cizik School of Nursing in 2015, and finished her post-master’s psychiatric NP program at Wilkes University in 2021. She served as past p ...

Years in Practice
2010 years
Marriage & Family Associate
(AMFT)
Auzhane
Marriage & Family Associate
(AMFT)

Hi, I’m Auzhané Johnson,AMFT, a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with Find Your Balance Center for Growth & Change. I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Life’s tender and transformative moments can feel overwhelming, leaving you searching for clarity, connection, and balance. I provide a compassionate, supportive space where you can explore your experiences, feel understood, and begin moving toward healing, alignment, and em ...

Years in Practice
1 year
Free Initial Consultation
$151 - $165 USD
$223369 - $244079 ARS $219 - $239 AUD $787 - $860 BRL $215 - $235 CAD ¥1027 - ¥1122 CNY €133 - €145 EUR ₹14261 - ₹15583 INR $2661 - $2908 MXN $267 - $292 NZD £115 - £125 GBP ₴6778 - ₴7406 UAH $151 - $165 USD
 15720 Ventura Boulevard suite 420,
Encino, 91436,
California, United States
15720 Ventura Boulevard suite 420, Encino, 91436, California, United States
Online

Hi, I’m Auzhané Johnson,AMFT, a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with Find Your Balance Center for Growth & Change. I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Life’s tender and transformative moments can feel overwhelming, leaving you searching for clarity, connection, and balance. I provide a compassionate, supportive space where you can explore your experiences, feel understood, and begin moving toward healing, alignment, and em ...

Years in Practice
1 year
Free Initial Consultation
Clinical Psychologist, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist, Psyc... Show more
Débora
Clinical Psychologist, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist, Psyc... Show more

I am a psychologist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and I offer online therapy for Brazilians living abroad who wish to strengthen self-esteem and self-confidence, organize their routines, and achieve emotional balance amidst multiple daily demands.

 

My goal is to promote transformation by reframing and processing emotional issues, reducing overload, and fostering a lighter and more functional mental health.

 

This is a welcoming, safe, and judgment-free space. Shall we begin this journey together?

Years in Practice
Free Initial Consultation
$50 USD
$73963 ARS $73 AUD $260 BRL $71 CAD ¥340 CNY €44 EUR ₹4722 INR $881 MXN $89 NZD £38 GBP ₴2244 UAH $50 USD
 Rua Theresa Ometto Calderan,
Jardim Parque Jupia,
Piracicaba, 13403-367,
São Paulo, Brazil
Rua Theresa Ometto Calderan, Jardim Parque Jupia, Piracicaba, 13403-367, São Paulo, Brazil
Online

I am a psychologist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and I offer online therapy for Brazilians living abroad who wish to strengthen self-esteem and self-confidence, organize their routines, and achieve emotional balance amidst multiple daily demands.

 

My goal is to promote transformation by reframing and processing emotional issues, reducing overload, and fostering a lighter and more functional mental health.

 

This is a welcoming, safe, and judgment-free space. Shall we begin this journey together?

Years in Practice
Free Initial Consultation
Psychotherapist and Social Worker
(LCSW)
CRISTINA
Psychotherapist and Social Worker
(LCSW)

Cristina Lugo is a licensed therapist based in Pasadena and Northeast Los Angeles, providing compassionate mental health support to teens and adults. Her work focuses on helping individuals navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, academic stress, and identity-related concerns. Cristina offers a warm, supportive, and culturally responsive space where clients can feel heard and understood. She is dedicated to helping people develop emotional awareness, resilience, and healthier coping skills so they can move thr ...

Years in Practice
2014 years
Free Initial Consultation
$215 USD
$318042 ARS $312 AUD $1120 BRL $306 CAD ¥1462 CNY €189 EUR ₹20305 INR $3789 MXN $381 NZD £163 GBP ₴9650 UAH $215 USD
 16 South Oakland Avenue,
Pasadena, 91101,
California, United States
16 South Oakland Avenue, Pasadena, 91101, California, United States
Online
In-person

Cristina Lugo is a licensed therapist based in Pasadena and Northeast Los Angeles, providing compassionate mental health support to teens and adults. Her work focuses on helping individuals navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, academic stress, and identity-related concerns. Cristina offers a warm, supportive, and culturally responsive space where clients can feel heard and understood. She is dedicated to helping people develop emotional awareness, resilience, and healthier coping skills so they can move thr ...

Years in Practice
2014 years
Free Initial Consultation
Licensed Master Social Worker
(LMSW)
Victoria
Licensed Master Social Worker
(LMSW)

I specialize in helping teens, young adults, and older adults dealing with anxiety, PTSD, trauma, autism, or ADHD who feel overwhelmed or disconnected. My work is trauma-informed, compassionate, and personalized. Using DBT, Exposure Therapy, and Solution-Focused strategies, I help you regulate emotions, build skills, and gain confidence. As an LMSW, I offer a safe, validating space for growth. Let's walk together toward balance and well-being.

I specialize in helping teens and adults with anxiety, PTSD, trauma, autism, and ADHD. My trauma-in ...

Years in Practice
2 years
$125 USD
$184908 ARS $181 AUD $651 BRL $178 CAD ¥850 CNY €110 EUR ₹11805 INR $2203 MXN $221 NZD £95 GBP ₴5611 UAH $125 USD
 Phoenix, 85016,
Arizona, United States
Phoenix, 85016, Arizona, United States
Online

I specialize in helping teens, young adults, and older adults dealing with anxiety, PTSD, trauma, autism, or ADHD who feel overwhelmed or disconnected. My work is trauma-informed, compassionate, and personalized. Using DBT, Exposure Therapy, and Solution-Focused strategies, I help you regulate emotions, build skills, and gain confidence. As an LMSW, I offer a safe, validating space for growth. Let's walk together toward balance and well-being.

I specialize in helping teens and adults with anxiety, PTSD, trauma, autism, and ADHD. My trauma-in ...

Years in Practice
2 years
Clinical Psychologist
Camaleye
Clinical Psychologist

I am Camaleye Rungsamy, a dedicated clinical psychologist devoted to delivering compassionate and effective therapy to individual across all age groups. Holding dual Master's degrees in Forensic Psychology and Clinical Psychology, and being acknowledged by respected institutions such as the Societe des Professionnels en Psychologie (Mauritius) and the American Psychological Association (APA), I bring over five years of diverse experience in the field.

My expertise encompasses various therapeutic modalities, including hortitherapy, reminiscence ...

Years in Practice
6 years
Free Initial Consultation
£50 - £120 GBP
$97382 - $233717 ARS $95 - $229 AUD $343 - $823 BRL $94 - $225 CAD ¥448 - ¥1075 CNY €58 - €139 EUR ₹6217 - ₹14921 INR $1160 - $2785 MXN $117 - $280 NZD £50 - £120 GBP ₴2955 - ₴7092 UAH $66 - $158 USD
 Harmondsworth Lane,
Sipson, UB7 0JQ,
England, United Kingdom
Harmondsworth Lane, Sipson, UB7 0JQ, England, United Kingdom
Online
In-person

I am Camaleye Rungsamy, a dedicated clinical psychologist devoted to delivering compassionate and effective therapy to individual across all age groups. Holding dual Master's degrees in Forensic Psychology and Clinical Psychology, and being acknowledged by respected institutions such as the Societe des Professionnels en Psychologie (Mauritius) and the American Psychological Association (APA), I bring over five years of diverse experience in the field.

My expertise encompasses various therapeutic modalities, including hortitherapy, reminiscence ...

Years in Practice
6 years
Free Initial Consultation
Clinical Psychologist, Life Coach, Marriage & Family Therap... Show more
(AMFT, MA and MBA)
Samir
Clinical Psychologist, Life Coach, Marriage & Family Therap... Show more
(AMFT, MA and MBA)

Providing individual and group therapy sessions to help individuals deal with psychological and emotional difficulties Use a variety of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy. Patients' psychological state and diagnosis. 005 Mental and Emotional Disorders We respond to the needs of individualized treatment plans Collaborate with other health care teams to provide comprehensive patient care. Conduct research and studies to keep pace with advances in the field of mental health

Years in Practice
5 years
Free Initial Consultation
$20 - $100 USD
$29585 - $147927 ARS $29 - $145 AUD $104 - $521 BRL $28 - $142 CAD ¥136 - ¥680 CNY €18 - €88 EUR ₹1889 - ₹9444 INR $353 - $1763 MXN $35 - $177 NZD £15 - £76 GBP ₴898 - ₴4488 UAH $20 - $100 USD
 63626,
Faiyum Governorate, Egypt
63626, Faiyum Governorate, Egypt
Online
In-person

Providing individual and group therapy sessions to help individuals deal with psychological and emotional difficulties Use a variety of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy. Patients' psychological state and diagnosis. 005 Mental and Emotional Disorders We respond to the needs of individualized treatment plans Collaborate with other health care teams to provide comprehensive patient care. Conduct research and studies to keep pace with advances in the field of mental health

Years in Practice
5 years
Free Initial Consultation
Psychologist and Therapist
(MA)
fatema
Psychologist and Therapist
(MA)

I work with expats, first-generation high-achievers, and people of colour navigating life in Europe — helping them make sense of the exhaustion, the identity questions, and the quiet feeling that something needs to change.

If you've been carrying a lot — the pressure to perform, the loneliness of starting over somewhere new, the sense that you're functioning fine on the outside while something quietly falls apart inside — this is a space built for exactly that.

I work with people who are often first-time therapy seekers. People who've spent ...

Years in Practice
4 years
Free Initial Consultation
€60 - €90 EUR
$100798 - $151197 ARS $99 - $148 AUD $355 - $532 BRL $97 - $145 CAD ¥463 - ¥695 CNY €60 - €90 EUR ₹6435 - ₹9653 INR $1201 - $1802 MXN $121 - $181 NZD £52 - £78 GBP ₴3058 - ₴4588 UAH $68 - $102 USD
 39 Lohunda Road,
Clonsilla,
D15 VX8H,
County Dublin, Ireland
39 Lohunda Road, Clonsilla, D15 VX8H, County Dublin, Ireland
Online

I work with expats, first-generation high-achievers, and people of colour navigating life in Europe — helping them make sense of the exhaustion, the identity questions, and the quiet feeling that something needs to change.

If you've been carrying a lot — the pressure to perform, the loneliness of starting over somewhere new, the sense that you're functioning fine on the outside while something quietly falls apart inside — this is a space built for exactly that.

I work with people who are often first-time therapy seekers. People who've spent ...

Years in Practice
4 years
Free Initial Consultation
Licensed Professional Counselor, Psychotherapist, Registere... Show more
(MA and MBACP)
Peter
Licensed Professional Counselor, Psychotherapist, Registere... Show more
(MA and MBACP)

Hello. My name is Peter Junior Royal. I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor/psychotherapist and a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Finding a counsellor can feel overwhelming and daunting, particularly for someone seeking professional help for the first time. I can offer you a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space to help you understand what you are experiencing. My therapeutic goal is to provide a relationship whereby you can safely explore your inner world, better understand ...

Years in Practice
6 years
Free Initial Consultation
£65 - £75 GBP
$126597 - $146073 ARS $124 - $143 AUD $446 - $514 BRL $122 - $141 CAD ¥582 - ¥672 CNY €75 - €87 EUR ₹8082 - ₹9326 INR $1508 - $1740 MXN $152 - $175 NZD £65 - £75 GBP ₴3841 - ₴4432 UAH $86 - $99 USD
 Archer Road,
Stevenage, SG1 5HA,
England, United Kingdom
Archer Road, Stevenage, SG1 5HA, England, United Kingdom
Online

Hello. My name is Peter Junior Royal. I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor/psychotherapist and a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Finding a counsellor can feel overwhelming and daunting, particularly for someone seeking professional help for the first time. I can offer you a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space to help you understand what you are experiencing. My therapeutic goal is to provide a relationship whereby you can safely explore your inner world, better understand ...

Years in Practice
6 years
Free Initial Consultation
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If you are considering psychotherapy but do not know where to start, a free initial consultation is the perfect first step. It will allow you to explore your options, ask questions, and feel more confident about taking the first step towards your well-being.

It is a 30-minute, completely free meeting with a Mental Health specialist that does not obligate you to anything.

What are the benefits of a free consultation?

Who is a free consultation suitable for?

Important:

Potential benefits of a free initial consultation

During this first session: potential clients have the chance to learn more about you and your approach before agreeing to work together.

Offering a free consultation will help you build trust with the client. It shows them that you want to give them a chance to make sure you are the right person to help them before they move forward. Additionally, you should also be confident that you can support your clients and that the client has problems that you can help them cope with. Also, you can avoid any ethical difficult situations about charging a client for a session in which you choose not to proceed based on fit.

We've found that people are more likely to proceed with therapy after a free consultation, as it lowers the barrier to starting the process. Many people starting therapy are apprehensive about the unknown, even if they've had sessions before. Our culture associates a "risk-free" mindset with free offers, helping people feel more comfortable during the initial conversation with a specialist.

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It's important to note that the initial consultation differs from a typical therapy session:

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