Trevor Wilkins

Dr. Trevor Wilkins, Ph.D., LPCC-S, NCC, CCTP, widely recognized on social media as "The Angry Viking Therapist," is a distinguished psychotherapist in private practice and owner of Thin Line Counseling, LLC, serving the Lexington, KY area. Dr. Wilkins specializes in the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, trauma-related issues, and individuals navigating high-stress careers.

With a unique focus on public safety and military personnel grappling with stress and trauma-related disorders, as well as adults affected by childhood trauma, Dr. Wilkins brings a wealth of personal and professional experience to his practice. His extensive background includes 15 years of service in uniformed law enforcement, followed by three years as a police dispatcher, firefighter, and emergency medical technician.

Dr. Wilkins seamlessly melds his graduate-level education in professional counseling with hands-on experience in handling traumatic situations. He offers counseling services to not only those in public safety and the military but also to the broader public dealing with trauma. Dr. Wilkins has collaborated with and provided services for hundreds of public safety agencies across the nation.

Moreover, Dr. Wilkins has undergone extensive training and garnered significant experience, earning the consultant-in-training designation in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR is a renowned and endorsed treatment modality for stress and trauma, with the World Health Organization lending its support.

Notably, Dr. Wilkins received comprehensive EMDR training and invaluable mentorship from Dr. E.C. Hurley, a prominent figure at The Soldier Center. This institution is widely acknowledged as one of the foremost EMDR treatment centers catering to military service members, further enhancing Dr. Wilkins' expertise in this field.

In addition to his EMDR expertise, Dr. Wilkins possesses an advanced certification in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy from the prestigious Albert Ellis Institute in New York City, further solidifying his commitment to providing top-tier therapeutic care to his clients.