Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists in 94702
Jamie Lacsina
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
Berkeley, CA 94702
I have experience working with a vast array of mental health issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, ADHD, OCD, and addiction. I am particularly interested in women's mental health as well as reproductive psychiatry. I utilize both psychopharmacologic forms of treatment as well as psychodynamic, DBT informed, CBT styles of therapy. I am originally from the Bay Area. I studied Genetics at UC Davis. I then went on to obtain my Masters Degree in Biophysics and Physiology at Georgetown University. I then returned to California where I obtained my medical degree from Touro University- CA.
I have experience working with a vast array of mental health issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, ADHD, OCD, and addiction. I am particularly interested in women's mental health as well as reproductive psychiatry. I utilize both psychopharmacologic forms of treatment as well as psychodynamic, DBT informed, CBT styles of therapy. I am originally from the Bay Area. I studied Genetics at UC Davis. I then went on to obtain my Masters Degree in Biophysics and Physiology at Georgetown University. I then returned to California where I obtained my medical degree from Touro University- CA.
Terri King
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Berkeley, CA 94702
In my work with clients, I prefer to use a strength based approach and I strive to understand what makes life meaningful and worth celebrating. At the same time, I also try to uncover and collaborate with other treatment providers to address barriers to health and wellness. I am a strong believer in team building and advocacy for adults, adolescents and children under my care. I completed an undergraduate degree in Ethnic Studies and Integrated Biology at UC Berkeley. I attended Medical School, Adult Psychiatry Residency and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York.
In my work with clients, I prefer to use a strength based approach and I strive to understand what makes life meaningful and worth celebrating. At the same time, I also try to uncover and collaborate with other treatment providers to address barriers to health and wellness. I am a strong believer in team building and advocacy for adults, adolescents and children under my care. I completed an undergraduate degree in Ethnic Studies and Integrated Biology at UC Berkeley. I attended Medical School, Adult Psychiatry Residency and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York.
Tiffani Ordonez
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Berkeley, CA 94702
Tiffani Marie Ordonez is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in California who has been practicing since 2016. Before working in healthcare, she received an art practice and art history degree from the University of California, Berkeley and completed a year of academic training in marriage and family therapy with a concentration in art therapy at Notre Dame de Namur. She received an accelerated BSN degree at Samuel Merritt University and worked for two years as an ICU registered nurse before completing her MSN degree in from the University of California, San Francisco.
Tiffani Marie Ordonez is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in California who has been practicing since 2016. Before working in healthcare, she received an art practice and art history degree from the University of California, Berkeley and completed a year of academic training in marriage and family therapy with a concentration in art therapy at Notre Dame de Namur. She received an accelerated BSN degree at Samuel Merritt University and worked for two years as an ICU registered nurse before completing her MSN degree in from the University of California, San Francisco.
Moremi Gravesandy Vassall
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Berkeley, CA 94702
Moremi Gravesandy Vassall is a Psychiatrist in California who has been practicing since 2022. She went to Florida State University, completed her medical school training at Meharry Medical College, and finalized her adult psychiatry training at Louisiana State University. Moremi has specific passions in women’s mental health, psychotic disorders, and integrative psychiatry. Outside of work, Moremi enjoys soccer, yoga, swimming, and reading.
Moremi Gravesandy Vassall is a Psychiatrist in California who has been practicing since 2022. She went to Florida State University, completed her medical school training at Meharry Medical College, and finalized her adult psychiatry training at Louisiana State University. Moremi has specific passions in women’s mental health, psychotic disorders, and integrative psychiatry. Outside of work, Moremi enjoys soccer, yoga, swimming, and reading.
Penny Greaves
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Berkeley, CA 94702 (Online Only)
Penny Greaves has over twenty years of Nursing experience and received her bachelor's in nursing in 2007 and a Master's of Nursing with a primary care nurse practitioner certificate in 2010 from Ryerson University, in Toronto, Canada. She obtained her Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) degree in 2021 from the National University and is dual certified with the ANCC in psychiatry and the AANP in family practice. She is currently pursuing a psychology doctorate degree (PsyD) to improve health outcomes. She is experienced with adults, adults with addictions, complex mental health problems, geriatrics, and dementia.
Penny Greaves has over twenty years of Nursing experience and received her bachelor's in nursing in 2007 and a Master's of Nursing with a primary care nurse practitioner certificate in 2010 from Ryerson University, in Toronto, Canada. She obtained her Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) degree in 2021 from the National University and is dual certified with the ANCC in psychiatry and the AANP in family practice. She is currently pursuing a psychology doctorate degree (PsyD) to improve health outcomes. She is experienced with adults, adults with addictions, complex mental health problems, geriatrics, and dementia.
Greg Roussett
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94702
Are you looking to improve your mood while boosting your levels of productivity at work and/or home? I work with high achieving individuals and offer a full range of psychiatry services. I will help you gain control over your mood, focus, and stress levels.
Are you looking to improve your mood while boosting your levels of productivity at work and/or home? I work with high achieving individuals and offer a full range of psychiatry services. I will help you gain control over your mood, focus, and stress levels.
Jennifer S. Birch
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Berkeley, CA 94702
Not accepting new clients
*Not currently accepting new patients* As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I've helped people who struggle with symptoms of depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD, or ADHD, and/or who are questioning their relationship with substances. My goal is to listen to you without judgment. I will try to provide you with information about your treatment options in a way that you can understand, so that you feel empowered to make informed decisions about your care. I feel that the most successful treatment plans are developed collaboratively, so I value your perspective and find your input essential to designing your path to recovery.
*Not currently accepting new patients* As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I've helped people who struggle with symptoms of depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD, or ADHD, and/or who are questioning their relationship with substances. My goal is to listen to you without judgment. I will try to provide you with information about your treatment options in a way that you can understand, so that you feel empowered to make informed decisions about your care. I feel that the most successful treatment plans are developed collaboratively, so I value your perspective and find your input essential to designing your path to recovery.
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Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.