Trauma Therapy

Specialty · Berkley, Oak Park and Online in Michigan

Trauma Therapy in Berkley and Oak Park, MI

Trauma therapy helps you process painful experiences at a pace that feels safe, so they have less hold on your body, emotions, and relationships. Our team includes a Certified Trauma Practitioner and therapists trained in Trauma Focused CBT, in Berkley and Oak Park, MI, and online statewide.

Trauma is not only about one big event. It can come from accidents, loss, medical experiences, abuse, ongoing stress, or relationships that never felt safe. Its effects often show up years later as anxiety, numbness, trouble trusting people, or feeling on guard all the time. Healing is possible, and you get to set the pace.

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How Trauma Can Show Up

  • Feeling on edge, jumpy, or always scanning for danger
  • Intrusive memories, nightmares, or flashbacks
  • Avoiding places, people, or topics that bring it back
  • Feeling numb, detached, or cut off from yourself
  • Strong reactions that seem bigger than the moment
  • Trouble trusting others or feeling safe in relationships
  • Physical stress like tension, fatigue, or sleep problems
  • Shame or self blame about what happened

If several of these sound familiar, talking with a therapist can help. You do not need a diagnosis to start.

How Our Therapists Approach Trauma

Every trauma therapist on our team works from a trauma informed foundation: safety, choice, and collaboration come first, and you never have to share more than you are ready to. Lauren Provencher is a Certified Trauma Practitioner with a focus on how stress and trauma affect the brain and body, and Ashley Schrode has Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT) training.

Other approaches used by our team include CBT, DBT informed skills for intense emotions, ACT and mindfulness, attachment based therapy, and Internal Family Systems informed work. For trauma that affects a relationship, our couples therapists are trained to address it within couples work.

Therapists Who Specialize in Trauma

These therapists list trauma as an area of focus. When you call, we will help match you with the best fit for your needs, schedule, and preferred office.

Lauren Provencher, LMSW, CTP-C, therapist at Peace Of Mind Therapy

Certified Trauma Practitioner focused on how stress and trauma affect the brain and body, with training in mindfulness and sensory intervention.

Ashley Schrode, LMSW, therapist at Peace Of Mind Therapy

TF-CBT trained, specializing in adults who have experienced a traumatic event.

Carmen Carpenter, LLMSW, therapist at Peace Of Mind Therapy

Trauma informed, CBT grounded care, with a research background in trauma at Wayne State University.

Ronit Szczotka, LMSW, therapist at Peace Of Mind Therapy

Experience with trauma from inpatient hospital work using DBT informed practice.

Allison Failla, LMSW, therapist at Peace Of Mind Therapy

Integrates trauma informed care with CBT and mindfulness for adults and couples.

Bevan Forrest, LLMSW, therapist at Peace Of Mind Therapy

Supports clients through trauma using ACT, mindfulness, and DBT, informed by her years as a first responder.

Erin Williams, LMSW, therapist at Peace Of Mind Therapy

Gottman trained and experienced in treating trauma through couples work, plus IFS informed individual therapy.

Tamara Lipton, LMFT, therapist at Peace Of Mind Therapy

Trauma informed, attachment based therapy for individuals and couples.

Sarah Voeffray, LLMSW, therapist at Peace Of Mind Therapy

Attachment based work emphasizing emotional safety and attuned connection.

Meet our full team

In Person in Berkley and Oak Park, or Online Across Michigan

See your therapist at our Berkley office at 2301 12 Mile Rd or our Oak Park office at 8750 W Nine Mile Rd, or meet by secure, HIPAA compliant video from anywhere in Michigan. Early morning sessions at 5, 6, or 7 a.m. are available, plus evening and weekend times.

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Insurance and Cost

We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Aetna, and Priority Health, plus private pay by cash, check, or card. Coverage depends on your plan, so see our Insurances Accepted page for how to check your benefits. Paying privately? Read about your right to a Good Faith Estimate.

Trauma Therapy FAQ

Do I have to talk about my trauma in detail?

No. You decide what to share and when. Many people start by building coping skills and a sense of safety before discussing anything painful.

What is a Certified Trauma Practitioner?

It is a credential showing specialized training in how trauma affects people and how to treat it. Lauren Provencher, LMSW, CTP-C holds this credential at our practice.

What is TF-CBT?

Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a structured, evidence based approach that helps people process traumatic experiences and change the beliefs and reactions that formed around them.

Can trauma therapy be done online?

Yes. Many clients find it easier to open up from a space where they feel safe. We offer secure video sessions across Michigan, and in person sessions in Berkley and Oak Park.

Related Specialties

Helpful reading: Online Therapy vs. In Person Therapy.

Start Trauma Therapy With Peace Of Mind

Call us or request an appointment online, and we will return your call within one business day to match you with a therapist.

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Peace Of Mind Therapy is not a crisis service. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call 911.

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