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Our therapists offer PTSD & trauma therapy in Bethlehem, PA

Get in-person or online care, and cover the majority of the costs with your insurance.

Get in-person or online care, and cover the majority of the costs with your insurance. Scheduling is easy — call our team and they’ll help you find your perfect match.

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686,000 people sought help with Thriveworks in the last year

Discover how starting Trauma/PTSD therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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I believe everyone can live a purposeful and meaningful life without having to win a battle against themselves.

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As a woman who has been a client in therapy themselves, I understand the unique nature of reaching out for help when life becomes overwhelming.

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As a female who has experienced her own life's transitions, I understand the the importance of acknowledging the challenge of change.

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Vulnerability can be scary, but I’m here to help you through that uncertainty.

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I strive to provide a reflective atmosphere to help individuals authentically engage deeper aspects of themselves.

Hear from our clinicians

What is your go-to approach for PTSD/trauma therapy?

Erin: My go-to approach for helping individuals struggling with PTSD or past trauma is cognitive behavioral therapy with consistent and strong validation for their experiences.

Jami: My go-to approach for helping people in PTSD/trauma therapy is using a mix of CBT and inner child work. I find this helps clients not only cope with present symptoms of PTSD, but also heal the root cause of those symptoms on a deeper, emotional level.

What tools do you teach in PTSD/trauma therapy?

Erin: In treating PTSD, I help clients face and process their trauma while teaching clients distress tolerance relaxation exercises. In processing their trauma, I help clients identify the beliefs they have generated around their experiences, assess the accuracy of those beliefs, reflect on how those beliefs may be impacting their lives, and modify those beliefs as needed to move forward more effectively from the trauma.

Jami: I teach the following tools in PTSD/trauma therapy:

  • Grounding skills: Grounding skills help calm our brain out of trauma reminders, flashbacks and triggers into the present moment to help decrease distress.
  • Healthy habits: Good sleep, healthy eating, and exercise can go a long way in helping address and prevent trauma symptoms.
  • CBT triangle: Learning how to recognize, challenge, and shift negative thoughts and negative storylines about ourselves and the world is a crucial part of healing in trauma.
  • Connecting with your inner child: Learning how to connect with your inner child, which is often the part of you most triggered in difficult moments, and to reparent and listen to/protect that part of you.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy?

Erin: I know that clients are making meaningful progress in a few ways. First, I can usually tell by the way in which clients are talking about their experiences. I can hear when the tools we discuss are being applied in a way that expands their perspective and helps them to manage their symptoms more effectively. Second, clients typically tell me that they are feeling better with a reduction in the severity of their negative symptoms. Third, I see progress through the increase of goal-directed behaviors over time. These signs of progress make this job so incredibly rewarding!

Jami: I know a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy when they have a better grasp on the root of their trauma, can successfully use grounding skills, and are open to exploring and talking about their trauma for the goal of healing.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement PTSD/trauma therapy?

Erin: Individuals can supplement their time in trauma therapy with meditation, physical movement, bibliotherapy, and support groups as needed.

Jami: Clients can supplement their time in PTSD/trauma therapy with daily practice of grounding skills, journaling, and engaging in healthy self-care outlets. I also share podcast and book recommendations with my clients that align with what we're learning in session to help supplement therapy and assist between visits.

What should someone do to prepare for starting PTSD/trauma therapy?

Erin: No preparation needed! Come as you are.

Jami: To prepare for their first PTSD/trauma therapy session, someone can take a deep breath and know that we won't jump all in at once. We'll take calculated baby steps with a lot of support to create a safe environment of challenge in small steps toward healing.

Starting Trauma/PTSD therapy

What is PTSD/trauma therapy?

At Thriveworks, Trauma/PTSD therapy involves dedicated efforts to address and navigate through past and/or recent traumatic events. Therapists specializing in trauma create a secure environment to process and heal from these experiences, aiming to reduce trauma-related symptoms and enhance overall quality of life.

How does PTSD/trauma therapy work?

Our Thriveworks providers use Trauma/PTSD therapy treatments like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing EMDR, CBT, and exposure therapy with the goal of helping clients process the traumatic events they have experienced so that they can to start feeling safe and secure again.

Symptoms of PTSD

The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can vary but often include:

  • Flashbacks and distressing memories of the traumatic event
  • Nightmares and sleep disturbances
  • Intense anxiety and irritability
  • Avoidance of reminders of the trauma
  • Negative changes in mood and thought patterns
  • Increased arousal, like difficulty concentrating or exaggerated startle response

How do you overcome PTSD triggers?

The best way to overcome PTSD triggers is to seek the assistance of a professional therapist, such as those at Thriveworks, who can help you to understand and treat your PTSD triggers.

What type of therapist is best for PTSD?

In most cases, a therapist who specializes in Trauma/PTSD therapy is the best type of mental health professional to address the symptoms of PTSD.

Is PTSD/trauma therapy conducted in person or online?

PTSD/trauma therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long should you go to therapy for PTSD?

If a client is working through a single traumatic event that occurred as an adult, trauma or PTSD therapy may only take a few months, but in general, it can take a year or more to effectively treat trauma symptoms and PTSD. The duration of treatment is highly dependent on the client and the severity of their symptoms.

How successful is therapy for PTSD?

The success rate of therapy for PTSD depends entirely on the individual’s symptoms, commitment to attending sessions, and personal abilities.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Bethlehem therapists and counselors accept 40 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Ambetter from Pennsylvania Health and Wellness

  • AmeriHealth Administrators

  • AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage

  • AmeriHealth Pennsylvania

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

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Self-pay costs at Bethlehem
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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Easy to talk to. Very compassionate. Good advice.
Mary Apr 2025
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She understood me.
Cedrina Apr 2025
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I'm treated like I'm not crazy
Paul Apr 2025
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I value the tools given to me that allows me to set boundaries and standards. It has helped a lot with alleviating stressful situations. I have been able to express myself constructively without anxiousness or feeling guilty.
Bianca Apr 2025
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★★★★★
Lauren B. has been a tremendous asset to me without her help I don't know where I would be today. She is the Best!!!!
Lisa Apr 2025
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★★★★★
I love the suggestions I receive to help with my anxiety
Jennifer Apr 2025
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My provider is easily the highlight of my experience here. I was very skeptical of Thriveworks because of all the complaints about being billed large amounts randomly, but my provider is so excellent that I continued despite it. Fortunately, I have not had any issues with billing either.
Read more My provider is easily the highlight of my experience here. I was very skeptical of Thriveworks because of all the complaints about being billed large amounts randomly, but my provider is so excellent that I continued despite it. Fortunately, I have not had any issues with billing either.
Robert Apr 2025
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Dana is aw some. She took me from a bad position and had saved me over the past few years.
Steven Apr 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Bethlehem is located off of Linden St, just north of Bethlehem Memorial Park. We currently share a building with Our Serenity Therapeutic Massage, and our office is neighbored by Purevon. The closest bus stop is Easton at Jennings, and parking is available in our parking lot at the front of the building. If you have trouble finding our office, please reach out to us! We'll be happy to provide specific instructions.

Phone number

(484) 246-8486

Languages spoken by PA providers

  • English
  • Mandarin
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