Boston Complex PTSD Therapist Ready for Hire
Boston Complex PTSD Therapist Ready for Hire
Living with the lasting effects of repeated trauma, childhood abuse, or relationship wounds can make it feel like you’re carrying something invisible but heavy, especially when everything looks “fine” on the outside. Many of the women I work with are high-functioning, accomplished, and deeply exhausted from holding it all together. That’s often the hidden cost of complex PTSD.
If you’ve been searching for complex PTSD therapists near you and want something more focused than weekly talk therapy, this approach is designed to get to the root of your pain, so real healing can begin.
Meet your Boston C-PTSD therapist
Rachel Stanton
I work with women who are ready to shift how trauma lives in their bodies and minds. Through EMDR intensive therapy, we focus our time and energy in a concentrated way, so you’re not spending years in talk therapy without feeling real movement. You’re not broken. You’re carrying pain that deserves to be processed—and with the right support, that healing is possible.
- Credentials: Independently Licensed Clinical Social Worker #119459
- Clientele: Adults
- Location: 137 Newbury St., Boston, MA 02116
Virtual therapy: Yes
FAQs about complex PTSD therapy
What is complex PTSD?
Complex PTSD is the result of ongoing or repeated trauma, often in childhood or in relationships where safety, trust, or boundaries were missing. Unlike single-incident trauma, it doesn’t just impact your memories; it shapes how you see yourself, how you relate to others, and how safe you feel in your own body and life.
What is the difference between PTSD and complex PTSD?
PTSD often stems from a single traumatic event. Complex PTSD, on the other hand, comes from long-term or repeated trauma, like childhood neglect, relational abuse, or emotional abandonment. In addition to symptoms like anxiety or flashbacks, C‑PTSD often includes a deep sense of shame, identity confusion, and trouble feeling safe in relationships.
How do I know if I need complex PTSD therapy?
If you feel stuck in patterns like emotional overwhelm, chronic self-doubt, difficulty trusting others, or perfectionism that never feels “good enough,” you may be carrying the weight of complex trauma. Many of my clients say they’ve spent years looking like they have it all together while quietly feeling disconnected, numb, or like they’re just performing their life.
What is your approach to complex PTSD therapy?
I offer EMDR intensive therapy designed to help you process trauma in a focused, accelerated way. Instead of revisiting painful memories week after week, we work in extended sessions over several days to get to the root of your symptoms. This approach supports deeper healing and helps you feel less reactive, more grounded, and truly at ease in your own life.
What can I expect from the therapy process?
You can expect dedicated time and space for real transformation. Many clients notice that memories lose their charge, emotional triggers soften, and familiar patterns begin to shift. My goal is to help you feel like your trauma is part of your past, not something you’re reliving every day.
How do I know if your practice is the right fit?
If you’re a woman who’s experienced sexual trauma, values efficiency and depth, and is ready for focused healing, we might work well together. My approach is most effective for clients who have done some therapy before but are looking for a more direct and transformational path forward.
How do I get started?
The first step is booking a free consultation call. We’ll talk through what’s been coming up for you, explore whether EMDR intensive therapy feels like the right fit, and if so, design a treatment plan that supports your goals and your capacity. No pressure—just a conversation to see what’s possible.