Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Antioch, CA
Hola, naci y creci en Mexico,tengo experiencia con parejas, luto y dolor al haber perdido a un ser querido.
I've worked with people who are feeling overwhelmed by things like anxiety, grief, relationship issues, or big life changes. I’m here to help you take a step back and figure out your emotions, look at patterns that aren’t serving you anymore, and find some balance and clarity in your life. I want to create a space where you feel seen and respected, no matter what your unique identities are.
Hola, naci y creci en Mexico,tengo experiencia con parejas, luto y dolor al haber perdido a un ser querido.
I've worked with people who are feeling overwhelmed by things like anxiety, grief, relationship issues, or big life changes. I’m here to help you take a step back and figure out your emotions, look at patterns that aren’t serving you anymore, and find some balance and clarity in your life. I want to create a space where you feel seen and respected, no matter what your unique identities are.
We may start with mindfulness & how to cope with the effects of trauma and depression so you can thrive.
I have moved through spirals of grief & big challenges. I've gotten to a place of inner joy & strength that carries me through the really difficult times. I integrate expressive arts & Spiritual practices from all over the world, i.e. guided meditations, sandplay, dreamwork, & grounded shadow work. I bring skills from my 25 years as a licensed therapist.
We may start with mindfulness & how to cope with the effects of trauma and depression so you can thrive.
I have moved through spirals of grief & big challenges. I've gotten to a place of inner joy & strength that carries me through the really difficult times. I integrate expressive arts & Spiritual practices from all over the world, i.e. guided meditations, sandplay, dreamwork, & grounded shadow work. I bring skills from my 25 years as a licensed therapist.
I work with adults, couples, and teens navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, communication struggles, and substance use.
I offer a trauma-informed, integrative approach using CBT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy. I help build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and navigate substance use and relationship challenges.
I work with adults, couples, and teens navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, communication struggles, and substance use.
I offer a trauma-informed, integrative approach using CBT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy. I help build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and navigate substance use and relationship challenges.
I have 28 years of experience working with women and families who experienced Postpartum depression, housing instability, Intimate Partner Violence, Grief, Abuse/ Trauma, and Substance Use disorders.
Hi, my name is Carla, I am a woman of color who specializes in Perinatal and Postpartum depression and anxiety, intimate partner violence, and substance use disorders, and grief with a specific focus in the BIPOC community. As a mother of four adult children I understand the impact and difficulties of adjusting to life’s unexpected transitions. Most would say pregnancy is a time for new life and joys, however this may not be the experience for some Mothers, in fact 10-15% of pregnant women suffer from Postpartum depression, and numbers are higher for women of color.
I have 28 years of experience working with women and families who experienced Postpartum depression, housing instability, Intimate Partner Violence, Grief, Abuse/ Trauma, and Substance Use disorders.
Hi, my name is Carla, I am a woman of color who specializes in Perinatal and Postpartum depression and anxiety, intimate partner violence, and substance use disorders, and grief with a specific focus in the BIPOC community. As a mother of four adult children I understand the impact and difficulties of adjusting to life’s unexpected transitions. Most would say pregnancy is a time for new life and joys, however this may not be the experience for some Mothers, in fact 10-15% of pregnant women suffer from Postpartum depression, and numbers are higher for women of color.
There is no cookie cutter approach to treating trauma, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, ADHD, etc
If you are looking to manage or resolve distressing symptoms, negative behaviors, or seeking to develop the cognitive behavioral skills that can help you maximize your full potential, I would be honored to walk beside you on your journey.
There is no cookie cutter approach to treating trauma, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, ADHD, etc
If you are looking to manage or resolve distressing symptoms, negative behaviors, or seeking to develop the cognitive behavioral skills that can help you maximize your full potential, I would be honored to walk beside you on your journey.
Hope Springs Psychotherapy and Consulting
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PsyD, LCSW
Antioch, CA 94509
Some Specialties include the following: Traumatic Response and PTSD, Substance Abuse, Issues of Identify Formation and Diversity including LGBTQIA, Veterans and People of Color, Mood Disorders such as Anxiety and Depression, Severe and Persistent Mental Illnesses, Men's Issues, and Personality Disorders.
We are a mental health practice focused on tailoring therapy to your needs, while providing an environment to promote healing and wellness. We believe in "Building resilience, one life experience at a time". There are many options when it comes to seeking therapy. We believe that trust, and a willingness to be vulnerable is not something that should be taken lightly. We believe a therapeutic relationship in a safe environment can be healing. Regardless of what has caused you to consider therapy, know that our passion to help others means that we are committed to helping you.
Some Specialties include the following: Traumatic Response and PTSD, Substance Abuse, Issues of Identify Formation and Diversity including LGBTQIA, Veterans and People of Color, Mood Disorders such as Anxiety and Depression, Severe and Persistent Mental Illnesses, Men's Issues, and Personality Disorders.
We are a mental health practice focused on tailoring therapy to your needs, while providing an environment to promote healing and wellness. We believe in "Building resilience, one life experience at a time". There are many options when it comes to seeking therapy. We believe that trust, and a willingness to be vulnerable is not something that should be taken lightly. We believe a therapeutic relationship in a safe environment can be healing. Regardless of what has caused you to consider therapy, know that our passion to help others means that we are committed to helping you.
Trauma can often interfere with or even block your ability to move forward in life.
I use a variety of approaches working with clients' specific needs. They include: Brainspotting, Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Mindfulness, Image Transformation Therapy
Trauma can often interfere with or even block your ability to move forward in life.
I use a variety of approaches working with clients' specific needs. They include: Brainspotting, Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Mindfulness, Image Transformation Therapy
Let's talk about whatever you may need help with. I offer a free Initial Consultation to discuss your issues and provide support immediately. I also enjoy providing support via e-mail, texting, and by phone at no cost to you between sessions. I provide safety and warmth with a psychodynamic approach to increase awareness and facilitate healing. Call or e-mail today so we can connect and I can provide the support you've been needing. I am compassionate, yet direct, and enjoy guiding others in locating their happiness.
Let's talk about whatever you may need help with. I offer a free Initial Consultation to discuss your issues and provide support immediately. I also enjoy providing support via e-mail, texting, and by phone at no cost to you between sessions. I provide safety and warmth with a psychodynamic approach to increase awareness and facilitate healing. Call or e-mail today so we can connect and I can provide the support you've been needing. I am compassionate, yet direct, and enjoy guiding others in locating their happiness.
I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating life transitions, grief, trauma, or challenges in relationships and personal growth.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. I provide compassionate, evidence-based counseling to support healing, growth, and meaningful change. My approach is collaborative, structured, and tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals. My approach to care is collaborative, compassionate, and personalized. I work with clients to identify goals, understand emotional patterns, and develop practical strategies for growth and healing. Using evidence-based methods alongside spiritually sensitive support when desired, I help clients build resilience, insight, and lasting change.
I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating life transitions, grief, trauma, or challenges in relationships and personal growth.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. I provide compassionate, evidence-based counseling to support healing, growth, and meaningful change. My approach is collaborative, structured, and tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals. My approach to care is collaborative, compassionate, and personalized. I work with clients to identify goals, understand emotional patterns, and develop practical strategies for growth and healing. Using evidence-based methods alongside spiritually sensitive support when desired, I help clients build resilience, insight, and lasting change.
Many of the clients I work with experience traits often associated with borderline personality patterns, along with the lasting impact of trauma.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in attachment-based therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I support clients in understanding the “why” behind their emotional patterns, while also learning practical skills to regulate intense feelings, navigate relationships more effectively, and develop a stronger, more stable sense of self.
Many of the clients I work with experience traits often associated with borderline personality patterns, along with the lasting impact of trauma.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in attachment-based therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I support clients in understanding the “why” behind their emotional patterns, while also learning practical skills to regulate intense feelings, navigate relationships more effectively, and develop a stronger, more stable sense of self.
Mind/body approaches such as EMDR, Emotional Freedom Technique and the newer Flash Technique are scientifically proven methods that can help resolve trauma or deep emotional wounds.
My style is holistic. I have over 25 years experience exploring life's challenges by addressing the mind, body and spirit with clients and with myself. I am a compassionate listener and together we create an atmosphere of safety and support for your inward journey.
Mind/body approaches such as EMDR, Emotional Freedom Technique and the newer Flash Technique are scientifically proven methods that can help resolve trauma or deep emotional wounds.
My style is holistic. I have over 25 years experience exploring life's challenges by addressing the mind, body and spirit with clients and with myself. I am a compassionate listener and together we create an atmosphere of safety and support for your inward journey.
I am an experienced trauma informed therapist who is described as compassionate, interactive and comfortable to work with.
Establishing your hopes and dreams, we'll develop a roadmap towards healing. I can help you develop tools and reinforce the ones you have to increase your emotional regulation and improved relationships. Through EMDR and other modalities, we can safely process past memories and resolve/reduce/eliminate your level of current distress.
I am an experienced trauma informed therapist who is described as compassionate, interactive and comfortable to work with.
Establishing your hopes and dreams, we'll develop a roadmap towards healing. I can help you develop tools and reinforce the ones you have to increase your emotional regulation and improved relationships. Through EMDR and other modalities, we can safely process past memories and resolve/reduce/eliminate your level of current distress.
I have extensive experience in working with Adolescents and Adults who have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, Addictions, Self-Harming Behaviors, Trauma, PTSD, Grief, Co-dependency, Depression, Anxiety, and Suicide Ideation.
I will help you learn to appreciate your emotional identity through managing moods, thoughts, impulsiveness, reactivity, and harmful behaviors. I will help you strengthen or repair your relationships and build new ones. I'll help you cultivate confidence to ask for what you want, set boundaries with others, and navigate family issues. I can also teach you social skills if you feel out of place at work or school.
I have extensive experience in working with Adolescents and Adults who have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, Addictions, Self-Harming Behaviors, Trauma, PTSD, Grief, Co-dependency, Depression, Anxiety, and Suicide Ideation.
I will help you learn to appreciate your emotional identity through managing moods, thoughts, impulsiveness, reactivity, and harmful behaviors. I will help you strengthen or repair your relationships and build new ones. I'll help you cultivate confidence to ask for what you want, set boundaries with others, and navigate family issues. I can also teach you social skills if you feel out of place at work or school.
I specialize in trauma informed mental health therapy, which I realize is at the forefront of most of our life problems.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, hypnotherapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Problem Solving Therapy (PST), Behavioral Activation (BA), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Play Therapy (PT).
I specialize in trauma informed mental health therapy, which I realize is at the forefront of most of our life problems.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, hypnotherapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Problem Solving Therapy (PST), Behavioral Activation (BA), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Play Therapy (PT).
Most distress is caused not by a specific trauma but by your interpretation of it.
My therapeutic style is eclectic, meaning I can pull from a variety of modalities for identifying and treating trauma and its effects, on both the individual, and the family unit. Building rapport is essential because we tend to do our best when we are having fun. I utilize a personal and individual approach to therapy focusing on determining “cause” behind each client’s distress. I also provide group counseling for Anger Management, Domestic Violence and victims, Parenting, Anxiety, Depression, and a group specifically for Church Pastors affected by secondary trauma.
Most distress is caused not by a specific trauma but by your interpretation of it.
My therapeutic style is eclectic, meaning I can pull from a variety of modalities for identifying and treating trauma and its effects, on both the individual, and the family unit. Building rapport is essential because we tend to do our best when we are having fun. I utilize a personal and individual approach to therapy focusing on determining “cause” behind each client’s distress. I also provide group counseling for Anger Management, Domestic Violence and victims, Parenting, Anxiety, Depression, and a group specifically for Church Pastors affected by secondary trauma.
I help with managing depression and anxiety and life after trauma.
Together, we can identify what's not working and get you back to balance. We'll use a whole self, client-centered approach, addressing the needs of your mind and body. I also integrate mindfulness to help you develop a stronger relationship with yourself and others.
I help with managing depression and anxiety and life after trauma.
Together, we can identify what's not working and get you back to balance. We'll use a whole self, client-centered approach, addressing the needs of your mind and body. I also integrate mindfulness to help you develop a stronger relationship with yourself and others.
I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient facilities with adolescents and adults; my focus is LGBTQIA+ therapy, neurodivergence, suicidal ideation, trauma/ PTSD, eating disorders, anxiety, anger management, and self harm.
I create a warm, nonjudgmental, and supportive space for you to share your life experiences and goals for treatment. I provide a gender affirming, person centered, and trauma informed approach to create a space for you to be vulnerable and share their journey and goals for therapy.
I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient facilities with adolescents and adults; my focus is LGBTQIA+ therapy, neurodivergence, suicidal ideation, trauma/ PTSD, eating disorders, anxiety, anger management, and self harm.
I create a warm, nonjudgmental, and supportive space for you to share your life experiences and goals for treatment. I provide a gender affirming, person centered, and trauma informed approach to create a space for you to be vulnerable and share their journey and goals for therapy.
I possess over 25 years' experience working with Anxiety, Depression, Psychotic disorders, Trauma, Child Physical, Sexual, and Mental abuse, Domestic and Community Violence and over 10 years' experience working with people struggling with Addiction and the homeless population.
Life is a journey of becoming—one that invites us to grow through both joy and hardship. Along the way, there are moments when we’re called to pause, reflect, and seek guidance. Therapy can be a sacred space where you reconnect with your inner light, align with your purpose, and begin to shape the life you truly desire. I am here to walk beside you with compassion and clarity, to honor where you are, and to gently support your path toward healing, wholeness, and transformation.
I possess over 25 years' experience working with Anxiety, Depression, Psychotic disorders, Trauma, Child Physical, Sexual, and Mental abuse, Domestic and Community Violence and over 10 years' experience working with people struggling with Addiction and the homeless population.
Life is a journey of becoming—one that invites us to grow through both joy and hardship. Along the way, there are moments when we’re called to pause, reflect, and seek guidance. Therapy can be a sacred space where you reconnect with your inner light, align with your purpose, and begin to shape the life you truly desire. I am here to walk beside you with compassion and clarity, to honor where you are, and to gently support your path toward healing, wholeness, and transformation.
Emotions are the language of energy. In this language, there are critical messages to be understood. Emotions communicate what your needs are. Your mind translates this information so that needs can be met. Sometimes, it feels unsafe to acknowledge your emotions so the intellect, instead, pushes emotions down. With emotions silenced, you become deprived of connection to yourself, to others and needs go unmet. In this deprivation, you also lose authenticity. The call to acknowledgement returns, again and again, louder and louder.
Emotions are the language of energy. In this language, there are critical messages to be understood. Emotions communicate what your needs are. Your mind translates this information so that needs can be met. Sometimes, it feels unsafe to acknowledge your emotions so the intellect, instead, pushes emotions down. With emotions silenced, you become deprived of connection to yourself, to others and needs go unmet. In this deprivation, you also lose authenticity. The call to acknowledgement returns, again and again, louder and louder.
I work with adults who are ready to heal from trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and difficult experiences that continue to affect their sense of safety and well-being.
I specialize in trauma therapy, EMDR, and Brainspotting for adults healing from PTSD and difficult life experiences. I offer a compassionate, collaborative approach that helps you process what happened, reduce the emotional impact of the past, and develop a deeper sense of safety, connection, and freedom in your life.
I work with adults who are ready to heal from trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and difficult experiences that continue to affect their sense of safety and well-being.
I specialize in trauma therapy, EMDR, and Brainspotting for adults healing from PTSD and difficult life experiences. I offer a compassionate, collaborative approach that helps you process what happened, reduce the emotional impact of the past, and develop a deeper sense of safety, connection, and freedom in your life.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
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.