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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Arlington, MA
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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Arlington, MA
PTSD and trauma impact many Arlington community members, and recovery is possible with the right support. Headway offers evidence-based modalities like EMDR and Exposure Therapy with 2,062 providers available, helping patients find someone who understands their experience and meets them where they are.
“Your relationship with your therapist truly matters, and I am committed to creating a space where you feel safe, understood, and genuinely supported as we begin this work together.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals feel safe, respected, and encouraged to actively participate in their treatment plans.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I'm a warm and collaborative therapist who is passionate about creating a space where you can feel comfortable, understood, and supported.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I focus on building strong, trusting relationships while helping clients develop practical coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and gain a better understanding of their thoughts and behaviors.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I tend to work especially well with people who have been told they are "too much," "too emotional," or simply need to "try harder."”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“For the past 15 years, I've had the privilege of working with neurodivergent children, adolescents, and their families, helping them navigate challenges while building on their unique strengths.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am here to meet you where you are — and to walk alongside you as you work toward where you want to be.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“After many years of experience in this field, I have come to believe that empathy is the most essential attribute of effective psychotherapy.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Substance use / addiction
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I truly enjoy listening to people and empower them to find in therapy a safe space and meaning of their life story.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I provide a confidential, non-judgemental place to gain a deeper understanding of your feelings, gain clarity in your thoughts, and learn ways to cope with the many challenging aspects of life.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm a therapist with 27 years of experience supporting adults through substance and alcohol use, depression, anxiety, trauma, and the emotional weight that comes with them.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I'm a psychotherapist dedicated to helping people navigate the challenges of depression, anxiety, life changes, identity concerns, and recovery from traumatic experiences.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“As a queer-identifying clinician, I am deeply passionate about advancing LGBTQIA2S+ health equity and providing a safe, affirming space for all my clients.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Identity issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I have 26 years of experience dealing with individuals, couples, families in therapy. We will work together to develop plans that are unique and right for you.
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My practice is fundamentally client-focused, empowering, and affirming. I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to help you unlock the tools you need to thrive.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to create a space that feels safe and allows you to show up authentically and transparently to get the most out of your session.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I've spent over a decade working in crisis intervention before transitioning to private practice — which means I'm not rattled by complexity.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you examine the thoughts that shape how you feel, and on ACT to help you make room for difficult emotions rather than fighting them.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
I was drawn into this profession from an early age, always curious about people, what they do, how they think, how they go about solving problems or getting stuck in them. Even when we do things well, we stumble over life's hurdles. It can feel overwhelming trying to find a way out or up or back. A listening heart and a supportive hand can be a big help finding our way again. With over 40 years of experience, I have worked with a wide range of people and concerns.
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I value a safe therapeutic space for clients, and I see our work as collaborative; you and I are working together to look for solutions to help you get where you want to be in life.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to therapy is grounded in a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and solution-focused perspective.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I am direct, actively engaged in our work, bring humor, and am dedicated in supporting your next chapter toward your well being.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, empowered, and actively involved in your care.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Therapy should be a place where you can talk openly about life's hardest experiences — I hold space for real, raw stories with warmth and without judgment.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I utilize a multitude of strategies from evidence-based therapy modalities to create a personalized treatment plan.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I am thoughtful, patient, straightforward, and supportive. I use a variety of different techniques, such as validation, reframing, visualization, imaging, and I work in dialogue with my client to form a partnership in the therapy relationship.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My approach is client-centered, and I aim to provide compassionate, evidence-based care that is tailored to your unique needs.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy is a space where we can reclaim our strength, honor our lived realities, and build a life that feels authentic and whole.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I’m Sheela M. Palma, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing from The Ohio State University. With 20 years of experience supporting diverse populations, including high-risk postpartum women and individuals navigating substance use disorders, I bring both clinical expertise and a compassionate, individualized approach to psychiatric care. I work with teens and adults experiencing a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and substance use concerns.
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My approach to providing care is rooted in empathy, active collaboration, and evidence-based practices.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I foster a space of open-mindedness, empathy, humor, and understanding with enthusiasm for helping women find what works best for their personal and professional lives.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, OCD
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should be a place where you can show up as you are without judgment or pressure to have everything figured out.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Music Therapist (MT-BC), with over 20 years of formal music experience and 6 years of counseling experience, serving clients all over MA. I have worked with clients of all ages and diagnoses and specialize in treating adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse through a client-centered and trauma-informed lens.
I combine music therapy and counseling approaches, individually tailored, to help build resilience and make clients feel more in control of their own lives.
If you have ever held onto a secret out of fear, felt isolated in your pain, or put your own needs aside for the comfortability of others...please know you are not alone. Together, we can build on the strength within to create a life that doesn't need escape.
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
I graduated from Smith College School of Social Work in Northampton, MA, in 2002 and have been helping people with various mental health issues since that time. I have been trained in psychodynamic therapy, DBT, mindfulness, and Somatic Experiencing, among other modalities.
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My holistic approach focuses on understanding each individual's unique journey, empowering you to uncover solutions that resonate with your life.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“If trauma or difficult experiences are part of your story, I take a trauma-informed approach centered on safety, trust, choice, and empowerment.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I help adults and young adults navigate anxiety, depression, and ADHD through compassionate, personalized care.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Sonal is committed to delivering mental healthcare to patients from diverse backgrounds and identities.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“After 11 years working with adults through anxiety, trauma, relationship stress, life transitions, and questions of identity...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My goal is to provide a warm, affirming, and judgment-free space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
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About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD located within 20 miles of Arlington, MA
Number of therapists within 20 miles of Arlington, MA
63+
Average years in practice
8 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Depression
- 98%Anxiety
- 87%PTSD
- 86%Trauma
- 84%Stress management
Insurances accepted
- 100%Aetna
- 89%Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
- 87%Cigna
- 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 59%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Languages spoken
- 97%English
- 8%Spanish
- 6%Igbo
- 3%Haitian Creole
- 3%Portuguese
How they see their clients
- 94%In-person or online
- 6%In-person only
Provider gender
- 75%Woman
- 22%Man
- 3%Non-binary
License types
- 43%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 30%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 21%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- 2%Clinical Nurse Specialist
- 2%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
- 98%Individual therapy
- 19%Family therapy
- 14%Child or adolescent therapy
- 10%Couples therapy
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