Trauma Focused Therapists in Campbell, CA

Seeking help can be scary and exciting, and it takes a lot of bravery and courage to take the initial step. You may be feeling like you are depressed and anxious due to your trauma. I aim to meet you where you are mentally and emotionally and help you grow, learn skills, and adapt to new changes. We can work together to identify your goals and needs and address the emotional and behavioral challenges you experience.

A little about me: I obtained degrees in psychology from The Ohio State University (BA), Howard University (MEd), and the University of Akron (PhD). I completed my training in community mental health and university counseling center settings. I am licensed in the states of North Carolina and California. My specialties include trauma-focused work, incorporating mindfulness, existential concerns, poverty and class issues, and racial-cultural issues. The bulk of my experience has been with young adults as college students and young professionals, people of color navigating relationships and challenging social environments.

Often, our greatest struggles come when our relationships are not as we'd wished; relationships with family are tense, a partnership is struggling, or our relationship with ourselves is unhealthy. I aim to provide a supportive environment that allows for exploration and identification and recovery of inner strengths that can be utilized as you explore new ways of thinking and relating. Whether you come for support with individual issues, family struggles, or couples' issues, I work to help clients learn new ways of relating, both to themselves and with others that may be more meaningful, compassionate, trusting, and satisfying.

Dr. Ibrahim completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at Arizona State University, with an emphasis on clinical child and health psychology. She then completed her clinical internship at the UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and post-doctoral fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). Dr. Ibrahim flexibly uses evidence-based modalities backed by research to guide her treatment, adapting the approaches to each individual’s needs. She is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).

Nicole is passionate about helping people heal from their past so they can build a better future. She supports women through unhealthy relationships, healing from childhood abuse, sexual abuse, anxiety and PTSD. For over a decade, Nicole has studied and worked in human development and psychology. She is EMDRIA Certified EMDR Clinician and supports kids and adults in the healing process.

I specialize in working with couples and adult individuals and have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, an empirically validated model to decrease relationship distress and increase closeness. As an emotionally focused therapist, my approach is grounded in the belief that having fulfilling relationships is essential for wellness. My background in trauma also informs my practice, as many of us have experienced some type of relational/developmental trauma in our lives. It is my goal to create a safe and compassionate environment where we can explore the stuck parts of your life and establish changes that last.

Welcome! (Not currently accepting new clients). Are you looking for a warm, nurturing therapist who can help you or your child/teen find ways to deal with symptoms of anxiety, depression or trauma? I find I am the best fit for clients who like a friendly, calming and understanding approach, while still keeping it real. I love working with kids and teens, but also frequently see adults. If you are looking for support in managing mental health symptoms, navigating emotional challenges, or having difficulty with life transitions or adjustments (hello, Covid!), I am here to help.

Do you find yourself shut down or suppress your feelings? Do you struggle in relationships due to your trauma? Are you unsure of where you belong? I work with people of all identities to process unresolved feelings due to trauma. I strive to provide you a safe and non-judgmental space, in order for you to develop coping mechanisms for trauma symptoms (anxiety, depression, addiction, etc.) and to explore aspects of yourself. I can help you let go of past HURTS and develop tools to find RELIEF.

As an EMDR Consultant and Brainspotting Clinician, I offer evidence-based therapy for clients and training for therapists. As a former Director at Stanford Medical School, I offer internationally recognized expertise in how people learn and change from 20 years of training, research, and teaching at Vanderbilt and Stanford. As a relational trauma expert, I offer the ability to differentiate between the sound of your intuition guiding you and your traumas misleading you. My passion is utilizing the powerful benefits of EMDR & Brainspotting Intensives with clients who are ready to live without disturbing clinical symptoms.

I am a psychologist working in private practice in California with adults and adolescents. I am passionate about helping people get into and stay in recovery from a variety of issues including trauma/PTSD, depression, substance abuse, anxiety, and chronic pain. A large part of my practice is working with individuals with a history of trauma. We can work together to identify trauma triggers and build safe coping skills, process emotions, set boundaries, develop resiliency, build support, and find meaning in trauma. I have additional training in sexual assault counseling, trauma studies, and chemical dependency counseling.

Do you feel anxious due to your work, family issues, low self-esteem, and relationship issues? I can especially help those with anxiety/panic attacks. I make it a priority to help clients with buried feelings who have trouble speaking on their emotions. Communicating emotionally is extremely important to promote well-rounded and mature adults. I will help you enhance your self-awareness around unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and build skills necessary to handle life more effectively and develop actionable steps to reach your goals.

Mental wellness and physical wellness can either help or hinder the other. Behavioral treatments significantly improve both mental and physical outcomes, but we know it's easier said than done. I take a primarily cognitive-behavioral approach, which has the strongest evidence base and research backing, to most problem areas impacting your wellness. CBT techniques effectively change your life in the here-and-now, but careful consideration of your values show us what changes to make and how. We will explore your values and goals together; I have not climbed your mountain, but as I climb mine I’m driven to help you summit yours.

Do you ever struggle with feeling like you’re not enough? Do you feel like you have to prove yourself? Do you feel stuck and triggered by childhood trauma? The symptoms of trauma include anxiety, depression, high conflict relationships, occupational impairment, addiction, and much more. I believe therapy can help you develop a more self-awareness and actionable plan to alleviate these symptoms. I specialized in working with people who are willing to explore past, present, and future challenges and to find tools for personal growth.

It takes a lot of courage to take that step forward and seek help. At some point, the pain of staying where you are can become overwhelming, and you're ready for something to change. You are not alone! I will work to hold a safe space for you and walk beside you as we explore both your strengths and your long-standing behavior and thought patterns that have supported you in the past but maybe aren't serving you anymore.

A seasoned psychotherapist with tremendous respect for the complicated difficulty people face when deciding to contact a psychotherapist. Coming to the point of seeking help, is a critical moment that has often been building for a over period and the person making the phone call has already tried in many ways to solve a problem that has become overwhelming. My approach in treatment is accessible, direct and thoughtful. Trained as a psychoanalyst and an addictions specialist, I treat individuals, couples. Areas of particular interest and expertise are issues are issues related to addiction and adult transitions.

My approach as a clinician is to create a space where you feel seen and heard in your healing process. Together we will work collaboratively to explore your patterns and strengths, discover opportunities for change, and create a path to move forward. I am adaptable in my approach to therapy and tailor evidence-based practices to best meet your needs.

I utilize a client centered approach in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions. In a safe, supportive, and non judgemental space we can explore the negative patterns in your life, work through any barriers, and move towards healing, growth, and change.