Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Chula Vista, CA

The journey to parenthood is one of the most meaningful and life-changing experiences we go through as human beings. It is a journey that can be filled with great joy, but at times it can also be a heavy, heartbreaking, and even lonely road to travel. Experiences such as birth trauma , obstetric violence, infertility, and loss can leave us feeling broken and uncertain as to how to move forward. Anxiety, depression, and trauma can ultimately take a profound toll during this precious season of life.

My name is Silvia Aguayo, I am a Bilingual, bi-cultural therapist, serving the community for the past 28 years, providing services to children, adults, couples and families. I specialize in trauma and anxiety- issues related to phobias, intrusive thoughts and images, post traumatic stress disorder, suicide, homicide, kidnappings, sexual abuse, domestic violence. EMDR, Hypnosis are some of the treatment modalities that I use. I help my clients work through trauma and then help them have the life that they deserve and want through Life Coaching. Feel free to call me if you have any questions or want a consultation.

I have a vision of people being embraced and receiving the guidance of truth. Truth can be perceived as a relative concept evaded by so many and held in the eye of the beholder. But after working as a clinician and social worker for over 20 years and through my international travels, I have had the honor to witness the power of Truth in a transformative nature. Wisdom is not far by telling us that the Truth shall set you free. Truth baring requires courage, and courage requires vulnerability. I want to invite you to take the wildest journey you can imagine. A journey into yourself with open arms to embrace who you were meant to be.

Welcome! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing narrative therapy. My primary focus is to be respectful to each person I meet with, and to help each person discover and remember the abilities they have which can help them move through life despite the obstacles which sometimes get in the way. I am passionate about standing alongside the people I collaborate with against the problems that show up in their lives, sometimes these problems are systemic and oppressive, and require activism and courageous determination. I am happy to meet with individuals, couples, and families.

Do you feel depressed and anxious much of the time? Do you feel drained and angry? Do the people who mean the most to you in the world often get the worst of you? Let me help you reconnect in a way that restores your emotions and the misery of broken relationships. I specialize in conflicted relationships, depression, anxiety, all forms of trauma as well as adult children of abuse or neglect. I have combined years as a Christian counselor with experience working with military families and individuals. I specialize in trauma with a focus on EMDR as a standard of care for most traumas.

"Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms, to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way" Dr. Viktor Frankl Let me help you find your own path to a happier and healthier life. I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Psychologist in San Diego, California. I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adults, specializing in the treatment of several disorders, such as major depression, generalized anxiety, post-traumatic stress , and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Hi! I am glad you are here. I am a therapist that is dedicated to reaching those that want someone with knowledge about culture and working with minorities. I am excited to embark on this journey alongside you and cheering on you to reach your goals. I work with adults, teens and children and have a life purpose to help our communities heal. Los servicios pueden ser en Ingles, Spanglish o Espanol

Aloha! Life is full of change and transition, and that means life is also full of times when we need extra support to manage the anxiety, depression, and/or distress that often comes along with it. If this sounds like you, you're in the right place. I like to think of myself as a treatment partner, not someone who sits silently while you figure out your own path forward. That means I take a holistic, collaborative approach to treatment, with a nod to evidence-based practices, such as CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, as well as using EMDR and trauma -focused CPT for PTSD and other trauma -related symptoms.

I believe the two major problem areas we face in life deal with our relationships and our coping; and the main factors influencing how we manage these issues relies on our attachment style, trauma history, and our emotional intelligence, or lack there-of. My job is to help unlock the unconscious- help bring awareness to these issues and how they may be negatively impacting your life and relationships. Essentially, my aim is to assist you in identifying and allowing yourself to express emotions, and learn to tolerate/manage anxiety and discomfort, rather than self-soothe in various, unsafe ways that are causing problems in your life.

You feel overwhelmed by your anxiety at times; sometimes even to the point of having a panic attack. It can come out of nowhere and you don’t understand what brought it on or how to make yourself feel better. You feel helpless. Sometimes you can’t stop the tears from streaming down your face. You feel like no one cares about you or understands what you’re going through. There’s this unspoken pressure to just “get over it" and "move on" because "it's in the past." You say to yourself, “why can’t I just feel better already? What’s wrong with me?”

If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, or numbness, I’m here for you. Blaming yourself or feeling guilt or shame is no fun. These experiences are probably affecting your relationships, even the one with yourself. Your body gets bombarded with danger signals and in an attempt to cope you have learned to ignore your gut feeling and to numb the outside. Now you are noticing that this has challenged your ability to manage stressful situations, and it has led you to feel easily overwhelmed and wishing you could just shut it all off. This is what Complex PTSD can feel like when it goes untreated.

As a therapist, I can help people by providing therapy sessions designed specifically for them. I provide counseling services to adolescents and adults with varied issues: anxiety, relational issues, cultural bias, anger management, and trauma . I am EMDR trained; an effective form of therapy for treating trauma , including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Expansive Therapy is a bicoastal psychotherapy practice with locations in New York City and Los Angeles. We offer online therapy to individuals and couples anywhere in New York State and California State. We have a diverse team of therapists offering a wide variety of modalities and specialties, and we can match you with a therapist who meets your needs and availability.

Are depression and anxiety running your life? Do you have a history of trauma ? Are these issues surfacing and negatively impacting you today? Lets talk in a confidential & supportive environment where i can help you resolve past trauma . Together we can identify and eliminate negative belief systems that are often at the root of poor choices. Do you need a safe place to question your religion and explore spirituality? My goal is to increase your awareness, bring positive change and happiness to your life, reconnect to your true Spirit. Together we can decide if we are a good fit and what course of treatment is best.

Therapy usually begins with taking stock of one's current situation in life, and figuring out the best way to move forward. I have been helping adults and children with difficult life situations and transitions for almost 30 years. My intent is to be understanding; to listen and to hear but also provide feedback, in an environment you can count on as confidential and safe. I work with children, adults, and families.

Life is sometimes unexpectedly difficult and suffering can be inevitable. However, how you respond to life circumstances can drastically change your ability to enjoy life. I have worked with many people who have believed in lies about themselves after a traumatic incident or because toxic people have told them horrible things about themselves. These lies can be crippling and further result in problems with anxiety, depression, addictions, lack of sleep, school related difficulties, stress, anger issues, parenting difficulties, communication difficulties, relational issues, family problems, job dissatisfaction and much more. I provide different perspectives that encourage personal healing.