Trauma and PTSD therapists in Tuscaloosa, Alabama AL
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Trauma and PTSD
Louise Perry
Therapist, IFS UKCP HCCP BAAT
Trauma has a way of lingering long after the immediate threat has passed, leaving deep emotional imprints that can manifest as PTSD or Complex PTSD (CPTSD). These experiences can affect how you see yourself, your relationships, and the world around you. As an Art and IFS (Internal Family Systems) Psychotherapist, I understand how difficult it can be to feel safe, grounded, or in control when past events still hold so much power. My aim is to help you gently untangle these traumas, providing a supportive space where healing can unfold at your own pace.
In our work together, we’ll use creative expression to bring to light the complex emotions and memories that can be challenging to put into words. With IFS, we’ll identify and understand the different parts within you—the protectors, the wounded parts, and the aspects of yourself that yearn for peace. By acknowledging and nurturing these parts, we can gradually soften their grip and restore a sense of stability and self-compassion.
You deserve to reclaim your sense of safety, personal agency, and wholeness. With compassion, patience, and respect for your journey, I am here to help you move forward, rediscover your resilience, and build a more hopeful future.
6 Years Experience
Online in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Trauma and PTSD
Jamie Pettus
Psychologist, PsyD
I have extensive training in trauma and PTSD, and have completed Trauma Treatment Certification. I am also certified by NASW as a Trauma and Resilience counselor in the state of Virginia.
21 Years Experience
Online in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Sarita R. Schapiro, Ph.D., P.A.
Psychologist, Florida Licensed Psychologist PY4914, APIT Certified
Provide an opportunity to explore the nature of the trauma, identify triggers in current situations, and develop effective strategies to gain mastery.
42 Years Experience
Online in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Trauma and PTSD
Dr. Kimberly E. Johnson
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP, APIT
I have worked with clients who have been traumatized as a child, teenager, adult or older adult. Trauma can occur due to emotional, physical, sexual or psychological assault. Everyone experiences and manages their trauma exposure in their own unique way. Sometimes we are not even aware of events that have happened to us or have spent a lifetime trying not to remember. Regardless, that experience can impact how we think about and treat ourselves and others. Depending on the severity and duration of that trauma, it is not uncommon for it to affect our ability to work, parent, maintain relationships, function and even tolerate being around others. I work with clients who have experienced physical and psychological abuse, sexual abuse or exploitation, combat or military trauma, racism, discrimination and marginalization, sexism and violence. Everyone's story is unique and I work to help that individual process those experiences at a pace that they can manage to reclaim the life they deserve.
18 Years Experience
Online in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Dr. Cynthia Edwards-Hawver
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Many women carry trauma that deeply impacts their lives in ways that are both visible and hidden. Whether from experiences in childhood, challenging relationships, or societal pressures, this trauma can become ingrained, affecting self-esteem, emotional responses, and even physical health. Trauma may manifest as anxiety, difficulty trusting others, heightened emotional reactivity, or a chronic sense of unease. These symptoms can persist long after the initial event, creating patterns that shape daily experiences, interactions, and even how one sees themselves and their potential.
Narcissistic abuse, in particular, is a form of trauma that can be insidiously damaging. When subjected to a narcissist’s manipulation, gaslighting, and control, victims often experience a gradual erosion of self-worth, leading to feelings of confusion, self-doubt, and even PTSD. Narcissistic abuse can distort perceptions, making victims question their reality and feel trapped in a cycle of emotional harm. The repetitive, controlling behaviors often associated with narcissistic partners, like deflecting blame and devaluing the victim’s emotions, lead to an overwhelming emotional toll that may look like traditional PTSD symptoms, such as hypervigilance, flashbacks, and a pervasive sense of shame or guilt.
In therapy, we’ll work together to address and unravel these traumas with compassion and understanding. My approach helps you identify and release the weight of these past experiences, rebuild a sense of self, and regain a sense of safety and trust. Recovery from trauma is a journey, but by untangling these experiences and their effects on you, it’s possible to rediscover resilience, strengthen personal boundaries, and regain control over your life. Whether it's reclaiming your voice after narcissistic abuse or understanding how past experiences shape your present, I’m here to support you through this journey.
24 Years Experience
Online in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (Online Only)