How this directory works
TraumaFocusedTherapists.com is an independent directory of therapist profiles. It is here to help you read and compare at your own pace before you contact anyone.
Where the profiles come from
Every therapist listed here offers online therapy through BetterHelp, and every profile is based on information supplied by BetterHelp. Each listed therapist names Trauma-Focused Therapy among their therapeutic approaches and holds a recorded license in at least one US state.
Each profile shows the licenses on record, so you can see where a therapist can work. A therapist can usually only work with you if they are licensed in the state where you live.
The summaries on each profile are written from that profile information. We do not interview therapists, and we do not rate, rank or recommend anyone. Being listed here is not an endorsement.
What trauma-focused therapy means here
Trauma-focused therapy is a broad name for talking therapy that pays attention to how difficult or frightening experiences can keep affecting thoughts, feelings, the body and relationships. The aim is to work at a pace you can manage, with you choosing what to talk about and when.
A therapist who lists trauma-focused therapy has not necessarily completed a specific certified program, such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), EMDR or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). This site does not claim any such training or certification unless a profile says so. If it matters to you, ask the therapist how they work and what training they have.
Therapy is not the right fit for everyone, and no therapist can promise a particular result. The therapists listed here offer ongoing online sessions; this site does not list crisis, inpatient or court-ordered services.
How to choose someone to contact
- Read the about section first. How a therapist describes their work can tell you a lot about whether it would suit you.
- Look at the other approaches. Most therapists combine trauma-focused work with other ways of working. None is right for everyone.
- Check the license. Make sure the therapist can work with people in the state where you live. You can check a license with the state licensing board.
- Think about practical things. Language, experience and how sessions work all matter. It is fine to ask questions before you commit to anything.
About medication
Therapists on BetterHelp do not prescribe medication. If you want to talk about medical options, a doctor can discuss them with you.
If you need help now
This site is not a crisis service. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or your local emergency services. If you are thinking about suicide or harming yourself, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
How this site is paid for
Links to BetterHelp on this site are affiliate links. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you sign up through them. This does not change which therapists are listed or what their profiles say.
Questions or corrections are welcome through the contact page.