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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Brookline, MA

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Brookline, MA

Find trauma and PTSD support in Brookline with 2,179 licensed providers trained in evidence-based therapies like EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Headway offers flexible virtual and in-person sessions to help you process trauma, manage intrusive thoughts, and work toward recovery—with many patients paying as low as $0 per session through insurance.

Rebecca Stern

Rebecca Stern

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


Whether you’re dealing with a long-standing struggle or a new crisis, finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. I offer a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel supported from the start. Whatever you’re carrying, we’ll work through it together and find a path forward that helps you feel better.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Melissa Hathaway

Melissa Hathaway

Therapist

Virtual • Foxborough, MA


“My own personal difficulties have taught me how to have compassion and patience when helping others.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Marketa Smith

Marketa Smith

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My approach to working with clients is holistic and individualized. I believe that each person brings their unique narrative, context & experiences to the table, which profoundly shape the nuances of their mental health.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Women's issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Caitlin Morris

Caitlin Morris

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe everyone is an expert on themselves, and it's my role to help support the healing process, not control or judge it.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nicholas Ciancioso

Nicholas Ciancioso

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My typical course of treatment includes gathering information to better understand your issues, creating a treatment plan together, and then working through that plan to help you achieve your goals.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathryn Vicks

Kathryn Vicks

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy, working with clients navigating adjustment and relationship concerns, as well as symptoms of anxiety, depression, low self-worth, and past trauma.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Tanya Baca

Dr. Tanya Baca

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to partner with you, not simply tell you what to do.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leah Comeau

Leah Comeau

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience serving those at end of life and their families, those in addictions and their families and LGBTQ+ individuals.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jane Marchand

Jane Marchand

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My style is warm and fun, partly so you leave feeling as if you took in a breath of fresh air, at the same time as reaching your goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Anna Hayden

Anna Hayden

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I genuinely believe people are more resilient than they realize. They just sometimes need a safe, structured space to find that out.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Claude Borenzweig

Claude Borenzweig

Therapist

Virtual • Alford, MA


“Working primarily in short-term cognitive behavioral models, trouble areas are defined and broken down.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adam Venter

Adam Venter

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I offer a compassionate, holistic, and empowering approach to therapy; one that is mindful of the person's physical, emotional, and social context.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ryan Schaffer

Ryan Schaffer

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


My philosophy is very Jungian-based. I offer a masculine perspective to help those in learning about how to help relate to themselves better and then offer better relationships with others. My work is centered on the truth that when we see reality we are set free. The matrix keeps you stuck and enslaved. My mission is to help people free themselves so they can connect to their true nature and feel more fulfilled. I use health, nature, sexuality, and spirit to help others.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dwayne Bartholomew

Dwayne Bartholomew

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I work especially well with men who've been strong for everyone else and are ready to do something for themselves.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Shachi Shrestha

Shachi Shrestha

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I deeply believe in empowering clients and helping them utilize their unique strengths to achieve balance.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robert Pritz

Robert Pritz

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“You will experience the growth you desire. As your therapist, I will commit myself to align with you and your desired outcomes.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Augustine Mensah

Augustine Mensah

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I believe good psychiatric care starts with listening. I take time to understand your symptoms, experiences, relationships, sleep, health, stressors, and the other pieces of life that may be affecting how you feel.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Anna Bannister

Anna Bannister

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I am especially passionate about helping clients process painful experiences, build self-compassion, and rediscover their inner strengths.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Zakia Simpson

Zakia Simpson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Massachusetts


“I have a passion for people not feeling alone, challenging unproductive behaviors and thoughts, processing trauma...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sarah Hinawi

Sarah Hinawi

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I bring more than clinical training to this work—drawing on two decades in supporting individuals to self-actualize through education, design, and community building. My approach is integrative, warm, and forward-looking. It’s practical and rooted in evidence-based practices like Internal Family Systems, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), expanded by a adaptive and existential frameworks, and grounded in the belief that safety and transformation begin from within.

Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
J.J. Mull

J.J. Mull

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


My name is J.J. Mull -- I'm a clinical social worker and therapist in private practice. I trained and Smith College School for Social Work and received advanced training in psychoanalytic treatment at Cambridge Health Alliance through Harvard Department of Psychiatry. Since finishing my training, I have worked in a wide range of settings with people struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, substance use disorders, significant trauma, and many other issues. In addition to my clinical work, I am a writer, poet, and researcher and have been a professor in the Masters in Social Work program at Smith College for 4 years.

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jeffrey Goodell

Jeffrey Goodell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Massachusetts


“Jeffrey's approach to therapy is emotion-focused with an ecological perspective. He considers the full extent of each individual's life and the transactions that take place between the individual and their environment.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Betty DeAngelis

Betty DeAngelis

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I'm especially passionate about supporting diverse and marginalized communities, including LGBTQ+ individuals.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Corey Long

Corey Long

Therapist

Virtual • Boston, MA


“I have 30 years experience treating adults with anxiety, depression, trauma history, chronic illness and substance abuse.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Katherine Hurley

Katherine Hurley

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“As a person who has lived with chronic pain, I am happy to share what I learned along the way, while helping you find what works for you.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christian Smith

Christian Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I practice an evidence based model: Motivational Interviewing, it is a collaborative conversation to strengthen a person's own motivation for and commitment to change.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Archana Patel

Archana Patel

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“My first priority is creating a genuinely warm and safe space for you, where we can build a trusting partnership tailored to your unique healing journey.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Guerline Mahotiere Augustin

Guerline Mahotiere Augustin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I de-escalate with patience, communicate honestly, and treat each patient as a partner in their care.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Milira Cox

Milira Cox

Therapist

Virtual • Boston, MA


“As we evolve and "grow through" life, we all have the capacity for resilience and personal authority to face change.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Firdous Bukhari

Firdous Bukhari

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I work from a place of empathy and nonjudgment, creating a safe and supportive environment where you feel comfortable exploring your thoughts, emotions, and life experiences.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Burke

Emily Burke

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I am an experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I have over six years of experience treating individuals and groups with struggles such as depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, suicidal ideation, substance use disorders, and relationship issues.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mary Mitchell

Mary Mitchell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Massachusetts


Life can look “fine” on the outside while still feeling overwhelming internally. Hi! I'm Mary and I am a Doctorally prepared nurse practitioner, mom and first responder wife. I have over nine years of experience supporting individuals through life’s most vulnerable moments and as a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner, I take a thoughtful, whole-person approach to care.

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood symptoms, and cognitive changes, often during periods of high stress or hormonal transition. My approach looks at the full picture including mental health, sleep, metabolism, and overall well-being to develop personalized treatment plans. I combine medication management with practical strategies to help you feel more balanced, focused, and in control.

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Adam Kleger

Adam Kleger

Therapist

Virtual • Andover, MA


“It is my core belief as a clinician that every client is an individual and deserves a tailored approach in therapy.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jose Alvear

Jose Alvear

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that primarily works with people who suffer from body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) like trichotillomania and skin picking disorder.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joseph Dabbs

Joseph Dabbs

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Massachusetts


“Through a person-centered, holistic, and trauma-informed therapeutic approach, trust is created to help individuals establish and attain their treatment goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Blessing Chiedozie Promise

Blessing Chiedozie Promise

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Boston, MA


“I want my clients to be assured that their concerns will be listened to, they will be involved in their care and decision making, and that the plan of care will be timely and consistent.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ginny (Gigi) Paige

Ginny (Gigi) Paige

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


I support adults through life transitions including grief, loss, relationship challenges, panic, job loss, empty nest, medical trauma & other upsetting & traumatic events. I'm a talk therapist, EMDR therapy certified & advanced Flash Technique trained - tools that I incorporate to help my clients navigate emotions in the days and weeks following and ongoing.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leslie Birdwhistell

Leslie Birdwhistell

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“Clients can expect to leave our sessions feeling affirmed, with their concerns and fears understood.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tanejah Jones

Tanejah Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Massachusetts


“She brings warmth, kindness & empathy to every session, ensuring that clients feel heard, understood, and valued...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Gooding-Call

Mary Gooding-Call

Therapist

Virtual • Northampton, MA


“My therapy practice is dedicated to providing affirming, strengths-based therapy for those who are part of these marginalized communities.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Brookline, MA
There are over 61 therapists in Brookline, MA accepting new patients.
61+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 90%Stress management
  • 85%PTSD
  • 84%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 97%Aetna
  • 84%Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
  • 80%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 79%Cigna
  • 57%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 5%Igbo
  • 5%Spanish
  • 3%Haitian Creole
  • 3%Portuguese
How they see their clients
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  • 95%In-person or online
  • 5%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 74%Woman
  • 23%Man
  • 3%Non-binary
License types
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  • 41%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 36%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 16%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
  • 2%Clinical Nurse Specialist
Treatment approaches
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  • 98%Individual therapy
  • 18%Family therapy
  • 15%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 11%Couples therapy

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