Trauma Therapy Services in Alexandria, VA

Trauma and Anxiety therapy services are offered in English and Spanish

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Healing isn’t just possible, it’s your power. Reclaim it and reconnect with life.

Ashley Carreras, Psy.D., licensed Clinical Psychologist and certified provider in EMDR, Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).

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    Trauma Therapy

    I offer evidenced-based trauma treatments that help you to process painful experiences, reduce trauma symptoms, and feel safe in your life again. Therapies offered include Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Written Exposure Therapy, EMDR and EMDR 2.0.

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    Individual Psychotherapy

    Individual therapy is the traditional format most people are familiar with. You meet with me once a week (or every other week), gradually working through challenges over time. Available in 45- or 60-minute formats.

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    Therapy Intensives

    Trauma intensives offer a different kind of healing experience. Instead of spreading sessions over weeks or months, you work with me for longer sessions over a shorter period of time (for example, a few hours a day over several days). This allows you to go deeper, stay more focused, and make faster progress.

  • Complex trauma occurs when someone experiences repeated or prolonged traumatic events, often starting in childhood. Unlike a single traumatic event, complex trauma can affect your sense of self, emotional regulation, and relationships over time. I help women process these layered experiences, heal deep emotional wounds, and reclaim their sense of safety, strength, and self-worth.

  • Childhood and relational trauma can have lasting effects on self-esteem, relationships, and emotional well-being. Early experiences with neglect, abuse, or insecure attachment can shape how you trust others, set boundaries, and see yourself. Trauma within close relationships such as partners, family, or friends can further impact connection and emotional safety.

  • Military trauma can result from combat exposure, military sexual trauma, or the unique challenges of military service. These experiences can impact mental health, relationships, and personal identity long after service ends.

  • Sexual trauma can have lasting effects on many areas of life, including intimacy, sexuality, trust, self-esteem, and relationships. Experiencing sexual trauma can leave women feeling unsafe, disconnected, or unsure of themselves

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