Trauma & PTSD Therapy Therapists in Wisconsin
Looking for a trauma & ptsd therapy therapist in Wisconsin? You're in the right place. Trauma changes how your nervous system reads the world. Treating it well takes more than empathy — it takes specific training. Every trauma therapist on this site has been vetted by a licensed clinician and is trained in at least one evidence-based trauma model.
Here's what makes this harder than it should be: a lot of therapists list trauma & ptsd as a specialty when it's really just one of many things they sometimes see. The therapists on this page actually focus on this work — meaning a meaningful portion of their caseload is trauma & ptsd, they've got the training to back it up, and they're not winging it.
Every provider listed is licensed in Wisconsin through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). Most hold LPC or equivalent credentials, and the platform vets each one personally. Whether you're in Milwaukee or anywhere else in the state, online sessions mean you're not limited to who's down the block.
Phase one is always stabilization — building the resources (skills, support, nervous-system regulation) you need before you go near the hard stuff. A trauma therapist who skips this is one to avoid. From there, you'll do the actual processing work in pieces, at a pace your system can handle. Good trauma therapy isn't a marathon of catharsis. It's slow, structured, and surprisingly tolerable.
If you're not sure whether trauma & ptsd therapy is what you actually need — that's okay. Most people aren't sure. Use the matching tool and we'll help you figure it out together, or browse the therapists below and reach out to whoever feels right. There's no wrong way to start.
11 Trauma & PTSD therapists in Wisconsin
Ali Ho, MS, LPC
Glendale, WI
Ali Ho is a licensed professional counselor specializing in mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, brainspotting, and difficult transitions.
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Amanda Lo, MSW, APSW
Glendale, WI
Amanda Lo is a social worker specializing in anxiety/depression, transitions/adjustments, academic and career-related stressors, and identity development. She identifies as Hmong American and a daughter of immigrants.
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Deva Murphy, MSW, LCSW
Deva Murphy is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in eating disorders, anxiety/depression, college student concerns, and trauma/PTSD recovery.
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Evan Johnson, MSW, LCSW
Evan Johnson is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma and PTSD, life transitions, and identity disturbance. He works primarily with individuals and families, with a passion for high schoolers preparing for college.
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Garret Wilk, LPC, SAC
Glendale, WI
Garret Wilk is a licensed professional counselor and substance abuse counselor specializing in OCD, couples/relationships, anxiety/depression, and trauma/EMDR therapy.
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Julie Abdullah, MS, LPC
Glendale, WI
Julie Abdullah is a licensed professional counselor specializing in OCD, panic, phobias, generalized anxiety, depression, PTSD, and DBT.
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Kate Stocks, MS, LPC, SAC-IT, NCC, CYT-200
Whitefish Bay, WI
Kate Stocks is a licensed professional counselor specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, addiction/substance use disorders, couples counseling, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).
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Kristen Holmes, MA, LPC
Whitefish Bay, WI
Kristen Holmes is a licensed professional counselor specializing in trauma/PTSD, EMDR therapy, navigating difficult relationships, and supporting individuals through major life transitions.
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Lauri Budzynski, MA, LPC, NCC
Whitefish Bay, WI
Lauri Budzynski is a licensed professional counselor and nationally certified counselor specializing in trauma/PTSD, EMDR, difficult relationships, and adoption issues for ages 12 and up.
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Stacey Glasenapp, MS, LPC
Whitefish Bay, WI
Stacey Glasenapp is a licensed professional counselor specializing in working with overwhelmed and anxious moms, moms of special needs kids, young adult females transitioning to adulthood, and children experiencing stress and trauma.
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Tricia Krippel, LPC, LMFT
Milwaukee, WI
Tricia is a dually licensed therapist (LPC, LMFT) with Shoreside Therapies in Milwaukee, WI. She specializes in working with teens and families, helping them find clarity, calm, and workable solutions. Her approach integrates evidence-based techniques including CBT, DBT, family systems therapy, and somatic strategies. Tricia works with teens navigating anxiety, school stress, peer challenges, emotional regulation, and life transitions, as well as parents and families seeking to rebuild connection and reduce conflict.
View profileFAQs — Trauma & PTSD therapy in Wisconsin
How do I find a qualified trauma & ptsd therapy therapist in Wisconsin?
Every therapist on this page is licensed in Wisconsin and focuses on trauma & ptsd as a meaningful part of their practice — not as a one-line bio claim. You can also use our free matching tool to get two or three vetted options sent to you in under a minute.
Does insurance cover trauma & ptsd therapy therapy in Wisconsin?
Yes. Wisconsin follows federal mental health parity rules, so trauma & ptsd therapy therapy is covered like any other medical service. Many therapists here accept major insurance — filter by carrier or ask directly when you reach out.
How do I find a licensed therapist in Wisconsin?
You can verify a therapist's license through the Wisconsin DSPS lookup tool, or use our matching service to get connected with vetted, licensed Wisconsin therapists.
Does insurance cover therapy in Wisconsin?
Most major insurers in Wisconsin — including WPS, Quartz, Dean Health, and national carriers like Anthem and UnitedHealthcare — cover mental health services. Many therapists also offer sliding-scale fees.