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988 people sought Trauma/PTSD therapy help at Gainesville in the last year

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Katherine Haller Danley

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

My first approach when working with someone who has endured trauma is to let them know that we can go as slow as they need to. It's at their pace. Our time together needs to be a safe space.

What tools do you teach in PTSD/trauma therapy?

I teach a lot of grounding tools to bring them back to the here and now. PTSD and trauma are associated with symptoms of flashbacks. Grounding yourself when this happens is so important.

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

I see progress when they are less able to avoid people, places, and things that are triggering to them.

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

Clients can write their stories, paying attention to their senses. What did they see, smell, hear, or feel? Read it over and over each day. This will help to begin to give the traumatic experience less power.

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

Clients should know that I am with them on this journey and that they are not alone.

Starting Trauma/PTSD therapy in Gainesville

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 Gainesville accept 27 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • AvMed

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

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Self-pay costs at Gainesville
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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I love Thriveworks! I appreciate all the reminders for my upcoming appointments! It really helps!. My Provider, Vanessa Cumber, is outstanding. She remembers the things I've shared and follows up to see how they went. She cares greatly about my progress with everything I am working on, and is truly happy for me when I can use my tools and manage my anxiety better. Vanessa's empathy and humor are such a wonderful gift to me! She is so smart and has such wisdom, too!
Read more I love Thriveworks! I appreciate all the reminders for my upcoming appointments! It really helps!. My Provider, Vanessa Cumber, is outstanding. She remembers the things I've shared and follows up to see how they went. She cares greatly about my progress with everything I am working on, and is truly happy for me when I can use my tools and manage my anxiety better. Vanessa's empathy and humor are such a wonderful gift to me! She is so smart and has such wisdom, too!
Theresa Sep 2025
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Having a straight shooter for a therapist. I need someone to always be honest with me.
Angela Sep 2025
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Vanessa is compassionate & helpful. She helps me stay accountable to my growth goals in a gentle, encouraging way.
Alicia Sep 2025
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I appreciate the advice and understanding of the providers.
Michael Jun 2025
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Vanessa Cumber has so much wisdom to share! She is an outstanding listener, incredibly empathetic, and the phrases she uses are very impactful in my life. . When I am anxious, I remember her words, and they calm me. She explains the why, of what I'm feeling. It truly helps to know the science behind my former trauma, and what triggers it today. Vanessa has educated me so much on what the research says. I've learned a ton about the brain.. I've told all of my friends about Vanessa, and they'd love to have a therapist like her! What a kind, caring, tremendous talent she is!
Read more Vanessa Cumber has so much wisdom to share! She is an outstanding listener, incredibly empathetic, and the phrases she uses are very impactful in my life. . When I am anxious, I remember her words, and they calm me. She explains the why, of what I'm feeling. It truly helps to know the science behind my former trauma, and what triggers it today. Vanessa has educated me so much on what the research says. I've learned a ton about the brain.. I've told all of my friends about Vanessa, and they'd love to have a therapist like her! What a kind, caring, tremendous talent she is!
Theresa Jun 2025
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She's very easy to talk to. Great person!
Arlene Jun 2025
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Overall I just love how my therapist always has different tools available for me on hand and how she's allowed me to take my time easing into different scenarios and situations
Amari Jun 2025
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She is utterly amazing and compassionate! Kimberly is the best!
Karen Jun 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Gainesville is at the corner of NW 39th Avenue and NW 43rd Street. We are across the street from Truist, and share an office building with Swift Creek Realty.

Phone number

(352) 469-4507

Languages spoken by FL providers

  • Telugu
  • English
  • Spanish
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