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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Montgomery, AL

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Montgomery, AL

Healing from trauma is possible with Montgomery-based mental health support through Headway. Our network includes 552 providers trained in Exposure Therapy, Relaxation Training, and other trauma-informed techniques to address emotional self-regulation and trauma reminders.

Dr. Arkaya Kady Williams-Abbott

Dr. Arkaya Kady Williams-Abbott

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“With a foundation in evidence-based care and a warm, strategic approach, I will integrate clinical expertise with compassionate guidance.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Channing Starks

Channing Starks

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Enterprise, AL


I truly desire to my clients succeed in the counseling process.

PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Romalyn Aaron

Romalyn Aaron

Therapist

Virtual • Jasper, AL


Hi! Thank you for taking the time to get to know me. I am Romalyn Aaron, but you can call me Roma (like the tomato!). I have over 10 years of experience as a therapist working with all age groups from toddlers and the elderly. I have worked with a wide range of mental health disorders from adjustment disorders to anxiety and depression. I specialize in trauma, substance use disorders, familial relationship hardships, crisis intervention, and behavioral management. I obtained both a bachelor and a master degrees in psychology, a master in human services, a master in education, a master in counseling and doctoral level education specialist. I am currently working on my Doctorate in Education (EdD) in Community Mental Health Traumatology specialty. I am an Army combat Veteran with experience in working with Veterans and their families and connecting them with community services and resources. I am looking forward to working with you and be a part of your healing journey! I am here to help light up your path! Stronger together! See you soon!

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brannon La Force

Brannon La Force

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


I have been a counselor for more than 30 years. I remain passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and believe that genuine caring is an essential element to an effective counseling relationship. Over the years I have worked with clients with significant trauma and loss. I consider it a privilege to stand with another individual as he or she resolves great pain. I specialize in treating clients with trauma, relationship issues, and borderline personality disorder.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Leslie Darnell

Dr. Leslie Darnell

Psychologist

Virtual • Alabama


“My orientation as a clinical psychologist comes from the existential perspective which is humanist in nature.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Darrell Adams

Darrell Adams

Therapist

Virtual • Birmingham, AL


“My style is warm and collaborative, and I work alongside you to find solutions that fit your life and goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Stillman

Melissa Stillman

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My own life has taught me resilience through experiences with loss, infertility, and navigating darker times.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sharilee Benjamin

Sharilee Benjamin

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My focus is on creating a safe space for healing and growth, integrating mind-body techniques and trauma-informed care to support emotional well-being.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Melvin Nevels

Melvin Nevels

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who believes that healing happens best in spaces that are safe, honest, and non-judgmental. I work with those who are navigating stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and the effects of trauma.

My approach is collaborative and practical. We will focus on understanding what’s showing up in your life, identifying patterns that may be holding you back, and developing tools you can use in real-world situations. I don’t believe in perfection—I believe in progress.

Clients often describe me as direct, supportive, and easy to talk to. I meet you where you are while also helping you move toward where you want to be. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for something different, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeffery Neaves

Jeffery Neaves

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


Finding the right therapist matters. I believe therapy works best when clients feel genuinely heard, respected, and understood. My style is conversational, collaborative, and direct, balancing warmth with honesty and practical feedback. I work especially well with individuals impacted by trauma, chronic stress, and moral injury arising from high-responsibility environments, including veterans, first responders, and medical professionals. Many appear highly functional outwardly while privately struggling with anxiety, exhaustion, disrupted sleep, or feeling disconnected from themselves, others, or the lives they once recognized.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Creative, Direct
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Nathan Beaulieu

Nathan Beaulieu

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Madison, AL


“I provide a safe environment to let each person know that they can express themselves without fear of being judged.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ashley Madry

Ashley Madry

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Decatur, AL


“I believe each individual has a personal journey and while on their personal journey of growth and transformation they have the ability to positively affect the lives of others.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Amber Richardson

Dr. Amber Richardson

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My goal is to support you in embracing vulnerability, prioritizing your mental health, and redefining strength on your own terms.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tosha Johnson

Tosha Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My approach includes being non-judgmental and compassionate to include meeting clients where they are & supporting them as they grow where they long to be.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Tabitha Simpson

Dr. Tabitha Simpson

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My passion is supporting individuals through life transitions, including pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, anxiety, depression, and relationship changes.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Christy Cole

Christy Cole

Therapist

Virtual • Homewood, AL


“I offer a warm, supportive environment where you will feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kim Nicholson

Kim Nicholson

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I am a retired Air Force Veteran and former government employee who understands how life issues can drain you.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Candace Clark

Candace Clark

Therapist

Virtual • Loxley, AL


Therapy is often a first step to discovering answers to questions we have about ourselves by providing us the safe space we need to share, gain insight through an objective and non-judgmental perspective, and make drastic changes for the better so I encourage and commend you in taking this step! My name is Candace and I've been working as a mental health professional since 2018 and I have worked with children (ages 8 & up), teens, and adults experiencing various struggles such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and trauma. In recent years my practice has been largely focused on women's issues and processing trauma.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
Affirming, Direct, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Zona Petrelli

Zona Petrelli

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“With over a decade of clinical experience, I have worked in various settings, including an inpatient psychiatric hospital, a private psychiatry practice, the Clark County Detention Center, and the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Erica Johnson

Dr. Erica Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My approach is integrative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed. I draw on CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, and compassion-focused methods...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Richard Krebs

Richard Krebs

Therapist

Virtual • Alabaster, AL


“I work with clients to find the power within themselves and offer an energetic and direct approach to help them reach their goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Priscilla Wilson

Dr. Priscilla Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My goals for counseling include empowering the client, encouraging hope, and providing the client with realistic skills to assist them in managing the presenting issue.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sandra Potter

Sandra Potter

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


I’m passionate about facilitating your individual success. I strongly believe in collaboration and partnering to achieve your personal goals. I believe that you are the expert in your life and my role is to facilitate putting the puzzle together. My overall style is warm and compassionate.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jenna Gray

Jenna Gray

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I integrate experiential exercises, breathing techniques, and EMDR to help clients connect to themselves, stay grounded during stress, and gently face painful feelings.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Lameka Childress

Lameka Childress

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


Clients seeking therapy for anxiety, depression, or PTSD should know that I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) bringing a uniquely informed perspective to remote care. My six years within the VA system and my background as an Army Retiree have given me specialized expertise in managing the complex challenges often associated with trauma, high-stress environments, and chronic mental health issues.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Gregory Smith

Gregory Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Huntsville, AL


“I understand dissociation as a protective adaptation, not a flaw, and therapy is approached with respect, patience, and clinical precision.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Andrea Paige

Andrea Paige

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, we'll look at how thoughts affect your emotions and experiences.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Buffy Marston

Buffy Marston

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mobile, AL


“I have been in the counseling field for over 25 years and have worked in several outpatient settings.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Susanna Cheatham

Susanna Cheatham

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 30 years of experience working with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, chronic health issues, health anxiety, relationship/family issues. Courage is defined as "strength in the face of pain or grief" and "doing it depsite that fear." I respect that steps it takes to reach out for support and understanding! It says a great deal about your own readiness for change. I am both humbled and honored for the opportunity to be one of the people who might help you along the way!

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dana Dansby

Dana Dansby

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“Listening to my clients, teaching them coping skills, and encouraging them to take action towards their goals are the ways I interact with my clients in therapy.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Karmel Mayo

Karmel Mayo

Virtual & in-person • Helena, AL


Are you longing for a space where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported? When anxiety, PTSD, depression, life transitions, etc. begin to weigh heavily, it can feel difficult to move forward. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental environment where healing and hope can begin to take root.

I am a graduate of the University of Alabama’s Master’s program in Rehabilitation Counseling, with a focus on recovery, and I bring additional experience from working in foster care and educational settings. This background informs my trauma-aware, person-centered approach.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Dotti Bailey

Dr. Dotti Bailey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Alabaster, AL


“My practice focuses on understanding the neurobiology of the brain and how trauma impacts the mind–body connection.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Karmen Norris

Karmen Norris

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), I am passionate about helping people move beyond simply surviving and begin thriving! I believe therapy should be a space where you feel seen, supported, challenged, empowered to create meaningful change in your life, and did I say feel seen?! :-)

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Aimee Christian

Aimee Christian

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I have a great passion for working with teens and young adults. With a warm, approachable style, I create a safe, supportive space where young people can express themselves freely.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Emily Barfield

Emily Barfield

Therapist

Virtual • Fort Payne, AL


“I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and help clients process difficult experiences so they can feel more grounded, confident, and at peace.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tiffany Lynch

Tiffany Lynch

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I believe strongly in the importance of offering support, enhancing motivation, and instilling hope, this approach guides my work and reflect my empathetic nature and my goal of fostering positive change.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Janet Stoudenmire

Janet Stoudenmire

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bessemer, AL


I am Janet P. Stoudenmire-Smith, owner of Alabama Wellness and Recovery Services and a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S). I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, families, veterans, and court-referred clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management concerns, substance use issues, family conflict, stress, and life transitions. My goal is to help clients find healing, hope, and wellness.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Starrah Huffman

Starrah Huffman

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“I believe therapy works best as a partnership. You're the expert on your own life; I bring evidence-based tools and a warm, practical style focused on what actually moves the needle for you.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Joelle Silva

Joelle Silva

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


“My passion is helping individuals navigate emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial challenges so they can become the healthiest and most authentic version of themselves.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
TaShara Davis

TaShara Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Alabama


I specialize in supporting adults as they navigate identity, relationships, and life transitions, as well as children, teens, families, and adults dealing with stress, anxiety, emotional challenges, substance use concerns, and life changes.

My approach is culturally responsive, affirming, and warm, and I tailor treatment to meet each person where they are. I also incorporate clients’ faith and spiritual beliefs into the therapeutic process when desired, as part of a holistic approach to care.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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