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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Orlando, FL

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Orlando, FL

Find trauma and PTSD support in Orlando with 8,507 licensed providers trained in evidence-based therapies like EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within the next two weeks.

Madelin Vargas

Madelin Vargas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Orlando, FL


“I am a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over ten years of diversified experience in the psychological field...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

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Christian Giovanniello

Christian Giovanniello

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.5 mi away • Maitland, FL


“I am easy going, compassionate, and non-judgemental. I enjoy a wide variety of topics and can switch from day to day topics to in depth meaningful conversations seamlessly in session.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Dora Henderson

Dora Henderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Longwood, FL


“My approach to therapy is playful, creative, and rooted in neuroscience. I use tools like EMDR, play therapy, and somatic approaches...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 18 insurance carriers

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Aimee Mahjouri

Aimee Mahjouri

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Oviedo, FL


“Clients can expect a warm, empathetic, affirming approach, while also receiving direct, clear, compassionate feedback on how to activate effective behaviors...”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

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David Turner

David Turner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.2 mi away • Altamonte Springs, FL


“I am a counselor who is attentive to my clients' concerns, a counselor who is empathic to my clients' situations, a counselor who is sensitive to my clients' needs, and a counselor who is fully present with my clients, meeting them where they are.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Holly Mann

Holly Mann

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Winter Springs, FL


“I firmly believe that while life can bring struggles and trials, your best days are still ahead of you.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Catherine Rutter

Catherine Rutter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Oviedo, FL


Note: I do not currently accept EAP benefits.

I provide individual counseling to adolescents and adults. I specialize in caring for college students, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and anyone seeking healing from difficult religious experiences. I seek to help my clients sort through past hurts, confront present challenges, and develop a greater sense of hope for the future.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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Taylor Presha

Taylor Presha

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Orlando, FL


“My goal is to create a supportive environment where clients feel seen, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chelimer Miro Rivera

Chelimer Miro Rivera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Orlando, FL


“Cheli's therapy approach could be described with the word EMPOWERING! Cheli's goal is to provide effective tools and make sure that clients are able to implement the tools in daily scenarios.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Robyn Prebenda

Robyn Prebenda

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Orlando, FL


“My current areas of focus are Women's Mental Health and Sports Performance for Athletes as well as relational issues and parenting challenges.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Diana Perez-Curry

Diana Perez-Curry

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Orlando, FL


“I believe that the individual is the expert on their life experience. It is my job, as a psychotherapist, to meet you there with unconditional positive acceptance.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

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Maria Semple

Maria Semple

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Orlando, FL


“My intention is to offer a nonjudgmental and compassionate environment where we can explore your story together...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jude Singh

Jude Singh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Lake Mary, FL


I am an ethically and ethnically driven psychotherapist in Florida. With a degree in Philosophy and Religion from Roberts Wesleyan College, NY and CACREP accredited Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. I have over 5000 hours of direct psychotherapy experience with clinical expertise spanning the spectrum of individual psychotherapy for mental health disorders to everyday life challenges through individual, couples, and family therapy.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Madison Housden

Madison Housden

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Longwood, FL


“I am committed to fostering a safe, affirming, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment where chronically invalidated individuals can finally feel seen and empowered.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ryan Gano

Ryan Gano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.9 mi away • Orlando, FL


“My treatment approach draws from attachment theory & science and the Emotionally Focused Therapy model (EFT).”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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Wesley Faliszewski

Wesley Faliszewski

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Lake Mary, FL


“My style is calm, respectful, and easy to talk to. I know that starting care with a new provider can feel stressful...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Patience Amune

Dr. Patience Amune

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Lake Mary, FL


“I look beyond symptoms to understand root causes—emotional, biological, environmental, and spiritual—so your treatment truly fits your life.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Karen Brubaker

Karen Brubaker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Sanford, FL


“Using a psychodynamic approach (understanding how your past is affecting your present) as well as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to process old memories and messaging, you can get to healing old wounds quicker in a sustained...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Energetic, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Teresa Pilacek

Teresa Pilacek

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Winter Springs, FL


“My goal is for clients to walk away from sessions with a greater understanding of themselves, but most of all compassion for their experiences.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yiny Poveda

Yiny Poveda

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Lake Mary, FL


“I love working with adults 18+ who are in need of support coping with difficult times, maybe a trauma from the past, someone who wants to change but doesn't know how...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Adriana Bentum-Tilus

Adriana Bentum-Tilus

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Kissimmee, FL


“Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of helping patients overcome a variety of issues with compassion, care and working together.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Diabetes
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Amber Rieves

Amber Rieves

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Apopka, FL


Hi, I’m Amber, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

You want someone who listens, who takes your struggles seriously, and who knows that mental health isn’t one-size-fits-all. That’s why I combine evidence-based care with a compassionate, personalized approach.

My goal is to help you not just manage symptoms, but truly improve your quality of life—so you can show up as your best self for your family, your career, and most importantly, for you...

PTSD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Amy Moran

Amy Moran

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Longwood, FL


“I believe that great mental health care starts with listening... so that we can develop a treatment approach that works for you.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Brandon Crotty

Brandon Crotty

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Clermont, FL


“I practice Person Centered Therapy. The hallmark of this approach is unconditional positive regard for the client.”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Pedro Michael Valdez IV

Pedro Michael Valdez IV

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Orlando, FL


“You can expect to learn coping skills to practice throughout the week. You can expect to be heard. You can expect to put in the work to want to change.”
PTSD, Trauma
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Christina Kazlauskas

Christina Kazlauskas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Sanford, FL


“Using strength-based approaches tailored to your needs, whether you are a child, adult, or family, I aim to empower you...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
George Cannon

George Cannon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Minneola, FL


“I help them move forward by providing evidence-based treatment, actively listening to their experiences, and partnering with them to create a plan that supports lasting growth and meaningful change.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Garrett Pardoe

Garrett Pardoe

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Clermont, FL


“Change doesn't happen by talking about problems alone—it happens by understanding what's keeping you stuck and being willing to do the work to move forward.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Yu Wang

Yu Wang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Clermont, FL


I became a mental health provider because I believe everyone deserves to be heard.

My practice is built on a level of clinical depth that sets my care apart: my background includes extensive hands-on experience in high-acuity inpatient psychiatric units, comprehensive outpatient clinics, and active service as a Mental Health Nurse in the U.S. Air Force.

At Mental Clarity Psychiatry, I take an integrative, unhurried approach to whole-person care, focusing on how your physical health, lifestyle, and unique life story impact your mind. My goal is to build a partnership based on true trust rather than just managing symptoms, combining clinical expertise with personalized guidance to help you find a sustainable path back to yourself. Please call 689-349-8700 for more information.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Linda McKayle

Dr. Linda McKayle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Minneola, FL


“My practice centers on supporting individuals through complex life transitions, relationship challenges, and personal growth.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jessica Candelo

Jessica Candelo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • St. Cloud, FL


“My job is to help you realize your potential to be the best version of you, whatever that may look like; To heal those bumps and bruises of life.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Caridad Lyons McDonald

Dr. Caridad Lyons McDonald

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Deltona, FL


“I am relaxed, open-minded, and solution-focused. I want to empower clients to be able to support themselves.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

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Eileen Sanchez

Eileen Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Sanford, FL


My background is in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, where I earned my Master's from the University of Central Florida. I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship concerns, and difficulties with self-esteem and emotional regulation. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s unique experiences.

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Natalie Lewis

Natalie Lewis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Minneola, FL


“I believe counseling is an important step towards transformation and healing. I have a passion for helping my clients feel empowered by their strengths and talents and to develop a desire to succeed.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karin Weiri-Kolle

Karin Weiri-Kolle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Orange City, FL


“Starting and keeping a gratitude journal is another tool I have most of my clients use. It is a huge game changer when put to practice daily.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Eyleen Cannon

Eyleen Cannon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Minneola, FL


“I am a bilingual (English/Spanish), board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 13 years of experience in healthcare.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Mirtha Alvarez Acevedo

Mirtha Alvarez Acevedo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Winter Haven, FL


A Florida and Polk County native, Mirtha is a graduate of Frostproof High School. She is board certified as both a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and an Autonomous Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. She earned a Bachelor's of Nursing from Polk State and a Master's of Nursing from USF. In 2023 Mirtha earned a Post Master's Certification in Psychiatry from Florida Atlantic University. However, her journey as a mental health provider began in 2020 when she became certified through the Academy of Christian Counseling, as a mental health coach. Then in January of 2025 she became an active member of the Order of Saint Luke (OSL) a healing ministry.

Mirtha has nearly 20 years of experience in healthcare. Her passion is caring for individuals struggling with mental health issues. She has been volunteering with the youth in her community for over 7 years and also has experience working in a domestic violence shelter with victims of trauma.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
William Barney

William Barney

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Winter Haven, FL


“I focus on the emotional well-being of my clients and work together to find solutions for any obstacles.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stacy Fifer

Stacy Fifer

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Merritt Island, FL


“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and evidence-based. I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and actively involved in their treatment planning.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Emily Callahan

Emily Callahan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rockledge, FL


“I'll support you in identifying meaningful goals for therapy and equip you with practical skills to cope more effectively and in healthier ways.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD located within 20 miles of Orlando, FL

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Orlando, FL
There are over 147 therapists in Orlando, FL accepting new patients.
147+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 96%Anxiety
  • 90%Depression
  • 90%Trauma
  • 83%Stress management
  • 82%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 85%Cigna
  • 78%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 64%Ascension
  • 63%Oxford
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 18%Spanish
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%Portuguese
  • 1%French
How they see their clients
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  • 98%In-person or online
  • 2%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 77%Woman
  • 23%Man
License types
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  • 69%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 14%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 10%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 1%Medical Doctor
Treatment approaches
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  • 98%Individual therapy
  • 37%Family therapy
  • 27%Couples therapy
  • 22%Child or adolescent therapy

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