PTSD & Trauma Treatment in Cincinnati, Ohio
Healing from trauma and PTSD is possible—Reclaim your peace and strength with expert trauma therapy from top-rated psychologists
What is Trauma?
Your past doesn't have to dictate your present.
Trauma isn't just about what happened to you. It's about what's still happening inside you—the flashbacks, the hypervigilance, the ways your body remembers even when your mind tries to forget.
Maybe you're stuck in patterns you can't break. Maybe certain sounds, smells, or situations send you right back to the worst moment of your life. Maybe you've built your entire existence around avoiding anything that might remind you of what happened.
You've probably been told to move on, let it go, focus on the positive. But trauma doesn't work that way. It lives in your nervous system, not your thoughts. And until you address it properly, it will keep showing up—in your relationships, your work, your ability to feel safe in your own body.
Here's what we know: Healing from trauma is possible. But it requires the right kind of help.
How we can help you heal from trauma & PTSD
We work with adults who:
Know something from their past is still running the show
Are tired of feeling unsafe in their own bodies
Want to understand why they react the way they do
Are ready to process what happened—at their own pace
Need a therapist who won't push them before they're ready
At Hello Mental Health, we understand that trauma isn't a competition. Your experience doesn't need to be "bad enough" to deserve treatment. If it's affecting your life now, it matters. Trauma isn't only individual—it can be collective, intergenerational, and rooted in systemic oppression. Whether you're processing a specific traumatic event or the cumulative impact of discrimination, marginalization, or systemic violence, we provide trauma-informed care that honors the full context of your experience
We create safety first.
Before we dive into processing trauma, we make sure you have the tools to manage intense emotions. You won't be re-traumatized in our office. We go at your pace.
We use effective and evidence-based approaches
Trauma treatment isn't one-size-fits-all. We draw from multiple evidence-based approaches to find what works best for you. Your therapist will work with you to determine which approach—or combination of approaches—fits your needs, preferences, and goals. Our methods are structured but flexible, adapted to fit you and your unique healing process
We don't force you to relive it.
Some trauma therapies require detailed recounting of what happened. CPT can, but doesn't have to. We'll never push you to do something you're not ready for. You're in control.
We address what's underneath.
Trauma often comes with shame, guilt, and self-blame. We help you see what happened clearly, without the distorted lens trauma creates. We help you understand: it wasn't your fault, and you didn't deserve it.
We help you rebuild.
Trauma disrupts your sense of safety, trust, and control. We help you reconnect with yourself, with others, and with a life that feels worth living.
Trauma-Related Issues We Treat
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Common symptoms of trauma & PTSD
Flashbacks or intrusive memories
Nightmares or sleep problems
Feeling constantly on edge or easily startled
Avoiding people, places, or situations that remind you of the trauma
Difficulty trusting others or feeling close to people
Emotional numbness or disconnection from your own feelings
Irritability, anger, or lashing out
Physical tension, pain, or health problems with no clear cause
Difficulty concentrating or feeling mentally foggy
Shame, guilt, or feeling like it was your fault
Depression or loss of interest in things that used to matter
Why Choose Us
We're licensed psychologists with specialized training in trauma treatment. We're not dabbling in trauma work—it's a core part of what we do. And we take it seriously.
We're a small practice, which means you won't be shuffled around or handed off to someone new every few months. You'll work with one therapist who gets to know you and your story.
We don't take insurance, which means we're not constrained by session limits or treatment protocols that don't fit your needs. We can do the work properly, for as long as it takes.
We also understand that trauma rarely exists in isolation. It's often tangled up with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or substance use. We're equipped to work with the whole picture.
If you're tired of living in survival mode, we're here. Healing from trauma doesn't mean forgetting what happened—it means no longer being controlled by it.
Reach out to us today because you deserve the best care. Our trauma therapy treatment can help you find relief, hope, and a brighter future.