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As someone with significant trauma, I have worked hard to create peace within myself; now I strive to expand my knowledge, share i...

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Hi, I'm Alisha. I'm passionate about helping others advocate for themselves through mental health systems and navigate their life ...

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Having witnessed the realities of trauma, burnout, and resilience firsthand, I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where ...

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Growing up in a family home shaped by trauma, I often felt broken or out of place. I now believe no one is broken, and in therapy,...

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I am committed to helping individuals confidently navigate life's changes by equipping them with practical skills, thoughtful plan...

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Rasmill Espiritu is a bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 9 years of professional e...

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I create a safe, non-judgmental space for people to feel heard and understood....

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As a strength-based therapist, I understand that at any given moment every client is trying their best to accomplish their goals, ...

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Sophie Greger

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

I frequently use TF-CBT with child/adolescent clients, which can look like writing a trauma narrative to reclaim their autonomy. This supports desensitization to triggers while also building positive coping skills for the stress and negative impact of trauma. Life after trauma can't be expected to “go back to normal,” but we can create a new normal.

What tools do you teach in PTSD/trauma therapy?

I teach clients about the following:

  • Trauma narratives
  • CBT
  • Strengths-based techniques
  • Validation

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

I see progress in trauma therapy when a client no longer feels ruled by what happened to them.

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

Supplementary activities are completely client-dependent and different for various traumatic incidents.

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

Before their first session, clients can understand that discomfort is often part of the process and sometimes things feel worse before they feel better. Avoidance is only a temporary solution.

Starting Trauma/PTSD therapy in Allentown

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 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Allentown accept 45 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • 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

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Self-pay costs at Allentown
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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Steve is amazing and has helped me in so many ways. He's very personable and shares his own experiences to relate. I really look forward to our sessions
Kathryn Sep 2025
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Everything is good, Dawn is very easy to talk to.
Sandra Sep 2025
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Mr. Egge does a great job at listening, providing feedback, and taking effective notes to continue into further sessions. Providing material and other techniques has made a difference in my cognitive processing since we started our work.
Kediel Sep 2025
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★★★★★
I love how my therapist listens to me and understands what I'm saying.
Tionna Sep 2025
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Rasmil is amazing. She has done so much for me. She's warm, welcoming and genuine.I leave each session having learned something new about myself. The tools she's given me have been a tremendous help as well. I recommend her and Thriveworks constantly.
Read more Rasmil is amazing. She has done so much for me. She's warm, welcoming and genuine.I leave each session having learned something new about myself. The tools she's given me have been a tremendous help as well. I recommend her and Thriveworks constantly.
Anne Sep 2025
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Christine is a fabulous therapist! I've tried therapy previously, but never connected with my therapist & just felt like I was talking at someone for an hour each week. Christine is engaging & asks the types of questions that force me to uncover & connect situations & feelings
Read more Christine is a fabulous therapist! I've tried therapy previously, but never connected with my therapist & just felt like I was talking at someone for an hour each week. Christine is engaging & asks the types of questions that force me to uncover & connect situations & feelings
Amie Sep 2025
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Dawn is very easy to talk to, she understands my feelings
Debra Sep 2025
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my provider, Jessy is a delight to work with. She doesn't just hear me she listens to what I'm saying, which for me is really important. I feel that I can trust her and she helps me to understand what it is I am saying. I especially love that she gives me homework to do between sessions! She's helping me to work through the hard things with Grace and action. I'm really grateful to have found her!!
Read more my provider, Jessy is a delight to work with. She doesn't just hear me she listens to what I'm saying, which for me is really important. I feel that I can trust her and she helps me to understand what it is I am saying. I especially love that she gives me homework to do between sessions! She's helping me to work through the hard things with Grace and action. I'm really grateful to have found her!!
Regina Sep 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Allentown is located off of Hausman Rd., in a building with several other businesses. These include Integrity Personnel, Inova Technologies, and GPI/Greenman-Pederson, Inc. There is a small lake behind our building.

Phone number

(484) 246-8451

Languages spoken by PA providers

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
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