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Trauma & PTSD therapy in Phoenix, Scottsdale & Mesa

The memory that won't stay in the past, the startle when something catches you off guard, the effort it takes to feel safe in an ordinary moment. You're not broken, and you don't have to carry it alone.

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In person across the Valley or online across Arizona, and in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna & UnitedHealthcare.

13 therapists focus on trauma & PTSD
Kenny Allred
Rebecca Chen
Sarah Fiore
Mallory Phelps
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✓As little as $0 with insurance
✓We reply within the hour during business hours
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You're not alone in this

Does any of this sound familiar?

✓Something you went through still surfaces when you least expect it
✓On edge or easily startled, never quite able to relax
✓Avoiding the people, places, or reminders that bring it back
✓Feeling numb, or like you're watching your life from outside
If any of this fits, you're in the right place. What happened to you matters, and healing is possible.

Our therapists

Meet the therapists who focus on trauma & PTSD

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Kenny Allred
Kenny Allred
Therapist
In person & telehealth, matched when you schedule
Compassionate therapy for mindful change, at a pace that's yours.
Specialty & focus areas
Trauma & PTSD, LGBTQIA+ affirming, Faith Transitions, Religious trauma & deconstruction, Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions
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Rebecca Chen
Rebecca Chen
Therapist
In person & telehealth, matched when you schedule
Creativity, honesty, and compassion at every step of your healing.
Specialty & focus areas
Trauma & PTSD, Anxiety, LGBTQIA+ affirming, ADHD & Executive Functioning, Life Transitions, Parenting, Neurodivergence/ASD
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Sarah Fiore
Sarah Fiore
Therapist
In person & telehealth, matched when you schedule
From one human to another, all the way through.
Specialty & focus areas
Trauma & PTSD, Relationships / Couples, Eating Disorders, Women's therapy, Body image
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Mallory Phelps
Mallory Phelps
Therapist
In person & telehealth, matched when you schedule
Wherever you are in your motherhood journey, you don't hold it alone.
Specialty & focus areas
Postpartum & Perinatal, Infertility, Pregnancy loss, Birth trauma, Moms of children 0-5, BIPOC, OCD
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Insurance & cost

Covered, or affordable either way

We are in network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, and we verify your benefits before your first session, for free. Prefer not to use insurance? Our self-pay rates are clear and posted up front.

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✓We check your coverage and copay before you start
✓We go over what you can expect to pay
✓Self-pay welcome, with transparent rates

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What to expect

Starting is simple

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Reach out

A short form, or text or call. During business hours, we reply within an hour.

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Get matched

We pair you with a therapist who fits.

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Your first session

In person or online, at your pace.

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Prefer to talk first? A free 15-minute consultation is available with any of our therapists, though most people simply start with a first session.

How we help

Evidence-based, trauma-informed PTSD treatment

Trauma therapy here is trauma-informed and goes at a pace that feels manageable. Clinical guidelines point to trauma-focused therapies such as EMDR, cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and prolonged exposure as some of the most effective options for PTSD. You do not have to relive every detail to make progress. The goal is to help your mind and body settle, so the memory loses its grip and daily life feels more like your own again.

Understanding trauma

What trauma really is

Trauma is not measured by how big an event looks from the outside. It is about how it lived in your body and stayed there. Long after something is over, it can show up as flashbacks or nightmares, feeling on edge or easily startled, avoiding reminders, or a numbness that holds the world at arm's length.

Whether it traces to a single event or years of them, trauma responds to therapy, even when it happened long ago. You do not have to relive every detail to heal, and you do not have to carry it alone.

Trauma therapy questions, answered

Trauma therapy at our 5 Valley offices in Phoenix, Scottsdale & Mesa, plus telehealth across Arizona. See locations →

We help with a lot more, too

Not quite what you're looking for, or carrying more than one thing at once? Here are a few related areas, or see everything we help with.

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What type of therapy is best for trauma and PTSD? ~~ The most researched trauma therapies include EMDR, cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and prolonged exposure. Your therapist explains the options and helps you choose what fits what you are working through. ||| How does EMDR therapy work? ~~ EMDR pairs briefly bringing a memory to mind with gentle back-and-forth eye movements or taps. The aim is for the memory to feel less charged over time. You do not have to describe every detail out loud. ||| Do I have to talk about the trauma in detail? ~~ Not in the way people often fear. You set the pace, and several trauma approaches help you process a memory without describing every detail out loud. Your therapist explains the options and works with what feels manageable. ||| How do I know if I need therapy for past trauma? ~~ If something from the past still shows up now, through flashbacks, nightmares, feeling on edge, avoiding reminders, or numbness, therapy can help even if it happened a long time ago. You do not have to know what to call it to reach out. ||| Does insurance cover trauma therapy, and what does it cost? ~~ Often, yes. We are in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare/Optum, so most people pay a copay set by their plan. We also offer transparent cash rates, and before your first session we verify your benefits and go over what you can expect to pay. ||| Can I do trauma therapy online? ~~ Yes. We offer telehealth for anyone located in Arizona, so you can meet from home. You do need to be physically in Arizona during the session, and you can switch between online and in person anytime. ||| How soon can I get in? ~~ Our care team usually replies within an hour during business hours, 7 days a week, and most new clients have their first session within one business day. Telehealth often opens up soonest.