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

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I offer a safe and supportive space to empower you to become the best version of yourself.

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Medical / Health Issues, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, +12 more

Having worked in various mental health settings, I can understand the complexity, adversity, and unique challenges that mental health diagnoses bring ... Having worked in various mental health settings, I can understand the complexity, adversity, and unique challenges that mental health diagnoses bring to an individual's life. Read more

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Self Esteem, Stress, Addiction, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, +4 more

As a woman committed to living a values-based life, I understand the internal battle of often putting life on hold, believing that our pain needs to s... As a woman committed to living a values-based life, I understand the internal battle of often putting life on hold, believing that our pain needs to stop or lessen before we can begin to live and bring our dreams to life in the present moment. Read more

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I believe in collaborating with you to formulate and achieve your treatment goals, and I champion patient autonomy.

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As an immigrant woman, I understand the numerous obstacles faced when seeking mental health support; therefore, I aim to establish a safe and nurturin... As an immigrant woman, I understand the numerous obstacles faced when seeking mental health support; therefore, I aim to establish a safe and nurturing environment for my clients of all backgrounds to thrive while receiving outstanding support and care. Read more

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Hear from our clinicians

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

David: My go-to approach for helping people in PTSD/trauma therapy is to utilize EMDR therapy. I prefer this technique because it has been validated in hundreds of research studies and I have personally found it to relieve trauma symptoms both in myself and in a large number of my clients.

Joseph: My go-to approach for helping people in PTSD/trauma therapy is TF-CBT. I find the best benefit in TF-CBT because it improves their ability to regulate their emotions and develop cognitive coping and processing skills.

Lauren: My approach to helping individuals with PTSD/trauma is to first find out how their lives are being impacted on a day-to-day basis. It's helpful to know in what ways they experience trauma symptoms: thoughts (stories, memories), overwhelming feelings (hurt, grief, anguish), or physical symptoms (tight chest, IBS). This is useful in informing me on the best approach to treatment for each individual client.

What tools do you teach in PTSD/trauma therapy?

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

  • Relaxation techniques.
  • Creating a mental “safe space.”
  • Reframing the trauma as an experience that can potentially deepen and strengthen oneself.

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

  • Psychoeducation on trauma and reactions to trauma
  • Relaxation/imagery techniques
  • Feelings identification in response to trauma reminders
  • Emotional regulation
  • Dealing with dissociation
  • Cognitive processing
  • Creating the trauma narrative
  • Processing the traumatic experience

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

  • Psychodynamic therapy
  • Cognitive processing therapy
  • Narrative therapy
  • Logotherapy
  • Neuroaffective relational therapy
  • Attachment therapy
  • Expressive arts therapy
  • Lifespan integration
  • Somatic psychotherapy
  • CBT
  • Polyvagal (nervous system regulation) therapy
  • Posttraumatic growth/strength-based therapy
  • Faith-based therapy

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

David: I know a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy when they are able to report that the memory of the traumatic event no longer has the emotional pull on them that it used to.

Joseph: I know a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy when they indicate a reduction in the frequency, duration, and intensity of feelings experienced when exposed to trauma reminders.

Lauren: I know that a client is making meaningful progress in trauma therapy when they tell me, their symptoms are decreasing or feeling more manageable, and the traumatic experience(s) begin to seem more in the distance or like a chapter in a history book rather than a movie they are stuck in.

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

David: Clients can supplement their time in PTSD/trauma therapy by journaling their feelings, which can include their hopes and dreams or, if they feel inclined, reviewing their feelings about their past trauma.

Joseph: Clients can supplement their time in PTSD/trauma therapy with daily practice of relaxation techniques/imagery techniques, rating the intensity of their feelings when exposed to trauma reminders, and exercising.

Lauren: Clients can supplement their time in PTSD/trauma therapy by attending to self-care, getting good sleep, staying connected to people they care about, and trusting and accepting themselves to do the work.

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

David: To prepare for their first PTSD/trauma therapy session, someone can try to relax, knowing that trauma is eminently treatable and most people make impressive recoveries from past traumas.

Joseph: To prepare for their first PTSD/trauma therapy session, someone can consider the impact that the traumatic experience has upon their feelings, thoughts, relationships, behaviors, attitudes, dreams, and hopes.

Lauren: Clients can prepare for their first trauma therapy session by taking a deep breath and trusting their decision to continue on the journey to greater health and wellness.

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.

Need more help deciding?

Have you or a loved one experienced a traumatic event? Are you or they experiencing difficulty resuming life? Struggling with flashbacks, nightmares, and/or feeling that something isn’t quite right? Are personal relationships suffering? You or your loved one may be experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

What is PTSD?

PTSD is a cluster of symptoms that people experience after going through a traumatic event. The traumatic event could be a car accident or illness, surviving a natural disaster such a hurricane, tornado, or earthquake, or a manmade assault such as war, sexual assault, or even a violent crime. It is usually a time after you were exposed to injury or possible death, or were threatened in some way.

How Do I Know If I have PTSD?

Not everyone that experiences a trauma has PTSD. However, if you have any of the following symptoms for over a month and they haven’t gone away, seek professional help right away. PTSD is a serious disorder that can produce many unpleasant symptoms such as:

  • Flashbacks
  • Sleep disturbance
  • Nightmares
  • Hypersensitivity
  • Problems with memory
  • Trouble concentrating
  • Avoidance of situations
  • Feelings of guilt or blame
  • Feelings of detachment
  • Alterations in cognition or mood

How Can Thriveworks-Reading/Wyomissing Help?

At Thriveworks-Reading, we have experienced, credentialed, licensed, caring and compassionate professionals that can help you determine if you have symptoms of PTSD and then determine the right course of treatment. We can help you process the event and the painful emotions that you have experienced on your journey. You shouldn’t have to do it alone. Sometimes people are reluctant to talk about their experiences and feelings about the traumatic event that occurred. We understand that. This is a normal part of the process. However, you shouldn’t have to suffer in silence.

At Thriveworks Reading-Wyomissing we are here for you and have experts that can help both adults and children. Get relief from your symptoms. We understand how debilitating the symptoms can be and we will try our best to get you an appointment within 24 hours. We can help you survive and embrace the future. We encourage you to take the first step and call to get help and healing. We are here to partner with you. Call us right away where a professional is standing by to help. “Thrive, don’t wither!”

Sincerely,
Your Team at Thriveworks Reading Counseling

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 Wyomissing 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 Wyomissing
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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Was very helpful, but could have been more concise.
Deanne Apr 2025
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It's a safe and non-judgmental space. I feel I can share openly.
Karen Apr 2025
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I like my provider very much I feel relaxed with her . I will be moving out of state next month and hope I can continue using thrive works in Wa.
Susan Apr 2025
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★★★★★
The scheduling and Zoom appointments are convenient. My therapist is professional and understanding.
Mae Apr 2025
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★★★★★
Angela is fantastic. She listens openly and guides in a professional yet caring way.
Maura Apr 2025
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★★★★★
My current therapist Natalia is amazing!
John Apr 2025
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★★★★★
I always walk away with a great feeling after my session. I even recommended Thriveworks to my daughter after other therapists wasn't a match & she's found her match now with Thriveworks!
Donna Apr 2025
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★★★★★
Joe is excellent. He listens and offers helpful insight without making it feel clinical or from a higher level. Our sessions together are conversational yet immensely satisfying and helpful. He's helped guide me to a place within myself I never realized existed. . Thank You Joe.
Read more Joe is excellent. He listens and offers helpful insight without making it feel clinical or from a higher level. Our sessions together are conversational yet immensely satisfying and helpful. He's helped guide me to a place within myself I never realized existed. . Thank You Joe.
Marc Apr 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Wyomissing is located next to Berkshire Heights Playground on 4 Park Plaza, off of N 6th St. We’re near Park Plaza Office Center, and we share a building with John Keiser, Weikel Realty Group, and Spherion.

Phone number

(610) 890-6746

Languages spoken by PA providers

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
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