Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Concord, CA
I enjoy working with individuals with anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, and/or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
I try to create a light-hearted and non-judgemental environment that allows individuals to build confidence and autonomy while gaining back control over mental health struggles. It's important to me that people feel supported as they navigate a journey of personal growth. Oftentimes, people are nervous to share thoughts or worries they have had for years without talking to someone about it. I challenge people to take the risk to open up and work to solve difficulties that have come up, to make enjoying life just a little bit easier.
I enjoy working with individuals with anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, and/or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
I try to create a light-hearted and non-judgemental environment that allows individuals to build confidence and autonomy while gaining back control over mental health struggles. It's important to me that people feel supported as they navigate a journey of personal growth. Oftentimes, people are nervous to share thoughts or worries they have had for years without talking to someone about it. I challenge people to take the risk to open up and work to solve difficulties that have come up, to make enjoying life just a little bit easier.
My background in holistic psychology offers a strong foundation to view presenting issues from a broader context. My intention is to work with clients with a strengths-based approach and support them on their unique path.
My background in holistic psychology offers a strong foundation to view presenting issues from a broader context. My intention is to work with clients with a strengths-based approach and support them on their unique path.
If you feel like you are ready to take charge of your happiness and peace of mind and are motivated to make a change in your life then I am ready to help you achieve your goals. I truly believe we all have the inner strength to work through life’s ups and downs, to problem solve and incorporate change and achieve a more fulfilled life. I create a judgement free space where you can be and cultivate your most authentic self. Therapy is hard but rewarding work that allows us to heal, learn and transform our lives for the better.
If you feel like you are ready to take charge of your happiness and peace of mind and are motivated to make a change in your life then I am ready to help you achieve your goals. I truly believe we all have the inner strength to work through life’s ups and downs, to problem solve and incorporate change and achieve a more fulfilled life. I create a judgement free space where you can be and cultivate your most authentic self. Therapy is hard but rewarding work that allows us to heal, learn and transform our lives for the better.
At Bay Area Therapy Group, we support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and the long-term impact of stress and illness.
We specialize in evidence-based therapy, including DBT, EMDR, CBT, and Gottman Therapy, to support individuals, couples, and familes. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges, we provide a safe space for healing and growth. Our approach helps build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and strengthen connections.
At Bay Area Therapy Group, we support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and the long-term impact of stress and illness.
We specialize in evidence-based therapy, including DBT, EMDR, CBT, and Gottman Therapy, to support individuals, couples, and familes. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges, we provide a safe space for healing and growth. Our approach helps build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and strengthen connections.
As a licensed trauma therapist, I specialize in helping individuals navigate this very process.
I am trained in EMDR therapy for trauma recovery with extensive experience working with clients who've faced abuse, neglect, accidents, natural disasters, and combat-related trauma. I also assist those dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions, offering a supportive and solution-focused approach to healing.
As a licensed trauma therapist, I specialize in helping individuals navigate this very process.
I am trained in EMDR therapy for trauma recovery with extensive experience working with clients who've faced abuse, neglect, accidents, natural disasters, and combat-related trauma. I also assist those dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions, offering a supportive and solution-focused approach to healing.
We specialize in working with children, adults, families who are dealing with issues of sexual abuse and/or other forms of trauma.
Teletherapy or In-Person - We provide opportunities for you to easily meet face-to-face with a therapist, in-person or online through your smartphone, tablet, laptop or desk top computer with a camera, microphone & speakers.
We specialize in working with children, adults, families who are dealing with issues of sexual abuse and/or other forms of trauma.
Teletherapy or In-Person - We provide opportunities for you to easily meet face-to-face with a therapist, in-person or online through your smartphone, tablet, laptop or desk top computer with a camera, microphone & speakers.
I've had a varied experience since I was a sophomore in college, from group homes, residential facilities, job coaching, comorbid disorders, homelessness, domestic violence, trauma, abuse, family dynamics and working in the public sector.
#1 You are courageous. It is not easy to ask for help or be willing to look at coping strategies or attachment styles that are no longer serving you. I strive to provide an open unbiased environment to develop a comfortable therapist/client dynamic in order to begin processing past or current issues with a focus on goal setting and starting where you're at. Change happens when you believe it can happen and the only failure is in not trying. I strongly believe that there is no destination, only the journey and in focusing on the process and being mindful, you can achieve anything.
I've had a varied experience since I was a sophomore in college, from group homes, residential facilities, job coaching, comorbid disorders, homelessness, domestic violence, trauma, abuse, family dynamics and working in the public sector.
#1 You are courageous. It is not easy to ask for help or be willing to look at coping strategies or attachment styles that are no longer serving you. I strive to provide an open unbiased environment to develop a comfortable therapist/client dynamic in order to begin processing past or current issues with a focus on goal setting and starting where you're at. Change happens when you believe it can happen and the only failure is in not trying. I strongly believe that there is no destination, only the journey and in focusing on the process and being mindful, you can achieve anything.
When someone is diagnosed with a serious illness, they have no idea what it means for their life, their future, their family, or their career. They have endless questions and nowhere to get answers. Just navigating the medical world feels like learning a whole new language in a foreign city. There are so many life changes, it can feel extremely overwhelming.
When someone is diagnosed with a serious illness, they have no idea what it means for their life, their future, their family, or their career. They have endless questions and nowhere to get answers. Just navigating the medical world feels like learning a whole new language in a foreign city. There are so many life changes, it can feel extremely overwhelming.
I provide services for individuals and families assisting with issues such as depression, isolation, anxiety, self esteem, trauma, loss, relationship issues, parenting issues, and more.
I enjoy working with individuals from all walks of life and backgrounds and I value genuineness and collaboration with my clients. I tailor my specific approach depending on client situation, needs, and goals for therapy. As well as draw from theories such as CBT, Solution Focused, Family Systems, Expressive Art, and Client Centered modalities.
I provide services for individuals and families assisting with issues such as depression, isolation, anxiety, self esteem, trauma, loss, relationship issues, parenting issues, and more.
I enjoy working with individuals from all walks of life and backgrounds and I value genuineness and collaboration with my clients. I tailor my specific approach depending on client situation, needs, and goals for therapy. As well as draw from theories such as CBT, Solution Focused, Family Systems, Expressive Art, and Client Centered modalities.
Hello! Thank you for being brave looking for help to reduce your distress and better your health. The thought of therapy can be daunting. Finding someone to feel comfortable with and share your struggles can be very overwhelming. That is okay! We will get to know each other and work collaboratively to gain confidence and stimulate healing at a pace that feels right for you. I offer evidence-based treatments including but not limited to, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, acceptance commitment, schema, and mindfulness therapies.
Hello! Thank you for being brave looking for help to reduce your distress and better your health. The thought of therapy can be daunting. Finding someone to feel comfortable with and share your struggles can be very overwhelming. That is okay! We will get to know each other and work collaboratively to gain confidence and stimulate healing at a pace that feels right for you. I offer evidence-based treatments including but not limited to, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, acceptance commitment, schema, and mindfulness therapies.
I am experienced in childhood trauma, boundary issues, personal development, obesity (pre-surgery assessment/post surgery treatment), anxiety and depression.
Challenge, transition, change and adjustment are inevitable throughout our life's journey. Developing the tools to improve our navigation and attitudes throughout our challenges can make all the difference in our desired outcomes. Therapy can be an opportunity to gain insight, make adjustments, change patterns and overall create positive change as well as take charge of feelings and behaviors. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist with over 14+ years experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and families of diverse backgrounds and ethnicities.
I am experienced in childhood trauma, boundary issues, personal development, obesity (pre-surgery assessment/post surgery treatment), anxiety and depression.
Challenge, transition, change and adjustment are inevitable throughout our life's journey. Developing the tools to improve our navigation and attitudes throughout our challenges can make all the difference in our desired outcomes. Therapy can be an opportunity to gain insight, make adjustments, change patterns and overall create positive change as well as take charge of feelings and behaviors. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist with over 14+ years experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and families of diverse backgrounds and ethnicities.
Life is chaotic enough when it's going well, so when you throw in life stressors, trauma triggers, and dating anxiety, it can be incredibly overwhelming.
I utilize EMDR to help clients who feel stuck due to trauma or unhelpful beliefs. I integrate attachment theory to address dating/relationship issues and low-esteem. I also use CBT and ACT to treat anxiety and body image issues. As someone who's been in therapy and used many of these same approaches, I feel I can personally vouch for their effectiveness.
Life is chaotic enough when it's going well, so when you throw in life stressors, trauma triggers, and dating anxiety, it can be incredibly overwhelming.
I utilize EMDR to help clients who feel stuck due to trauma or unhelpful beliefs. I integrate attachment theory to address dating/relationship issues and low-esteem. I also use CBT and ACT to treat anxiety and body image issues. As someone who's been in therapy and used many of these same approaches, I feel I can personally vouch for their effectiveness.
She is focused on being a therapist for women, but also for those who have experienced trauma.
I am EMDR certified. Do you find that you have difficulty in your life, fall into the same patterns in your life, same toxic relationships, feel like you don't belong? Let's begin with looking at your past, your childhood and in looking back, confronting your pain through various exercises, journaling, talking we can come together and work through it all.
She is focused on being a therapist for women, but also for those who have experienced trauma.
I am EMDR certified. Do you find that you have difficulty in your life, fall into the same patterns in your life, same toxic relationships, feel like you don't belong? Let's begin with looking at your past, your childhood and in looking back, confronting your pain through various exercises, journaling, talking we can come together and work through it all.
My therapy style usually works within a person-centered, relational and cognitive-behavioral framework. I am going to ask about you, your goals, your family/relationships, your history, and other important life experiences and events so that we can begin to identify and understand thinking, feeling, and behavioral patterns that may or may not be working for you. Together, we can work to decrease your symptoms, such as anxiety and depression through building a therapeutic relationship, and increasing self-awareness and coping skills, which can help improve your self-esteem, personal relationships, and overall satisfaction with life!
My therapy style usually works within a person-centered, relational and cognitive-behavioral framework. I am going to ask about you, your goals, your family/relationships, your history, and other important life experiences and events so that we can begin to identify and understand thinking, feeling, and behavioral patterns that may or may not be working for you. Together, we can work to decrease your symptoms, such as anxiety and depression through building a therapeutic relationship, and increasing self-awareness and coping skills, which can help improve your self-esteem, personal relationships, and overall satisfaction with life!
Are you struggling with life transitions, facing anxiety or are haunted by past traumas?
I would like to assist you in attaining clarity of mind and freeing your body of anxiety and negative thoughts that are holding you back from being your best self. I am a bi-cultural, Spanish speaking, EMDR certified therapist. I also incorporate mindfulness and inner child work and allow you to determine the direction of therapy.
Are you struggling with life transitions, facing anxiety or are haunted by past traumas?
I would like to assist you in attaining clarity of mind and freeing your body of anxiety and negative thoughts that are holding you back from being your best self. I am a bi-cultural, Spanish speaking, EMDR certified therapist. I also incorporate mindfulness and inner child work and allow you to determine the direction of therapy.
I was licensed in November 1997 & have experience working with clients, who struggle with codependency, chemical dependency, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief & loss, dysfunctional relationships, family of origin issues, pervasive negative patterns & phase of life problems.
I use various modalities to help you find yourself: Psychodynamic/Self Psychology, CBT, EMDR, Hypnotherapy, EFT, Active Listening in Communication Skills Building, Family Systems, & Relaxation Skills. I utilize QHHT/Past Life Regression as needed to find answers to your problems affecting you today. I believe you have an inner knowing of who you are.
I was licensed in November 1997 & have experience working with clients, who struggle with codependency, chemical dependency, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief & loss, dysfunctional relationships, family of origin issues, pervasive negative patterns & phase of life problems.
I use various modalities to help you find yourself: Psychodynamic/Self Psychology, CBT, EMDR, Hypnotherapy, EFT, Active Listening in Communication Skills Building, Family Systems, & Relaxation Skills. I utilize QHHT/Past Life Regression as needed to find answers to your problems affecting you today. I believe you have an inner knowing of who you are.
The only thing scarier than change, is thinking things will never change. We love our partner, yet we fear love may not be enough. The relationship seems stuck. We constantly miscommunicate. We fight even when there’s nothing wrong. It doesn’t have to be like this and we don't have to find a new partner to have a new relationship. I honor the courage and strength it takes to ask for help. Together we will slow down the process, identify harmful relational patterns, and replace those dysfunctional patterns with new more satisfying interactions. My specialty is relational work couples/individuals. I have completed level 2 of Gottman.
The only thing scarier than change, is thinking things will never change. We love our partner, yet we fear love may not be enough. The relationship seems stuck. We constantly miscommunicate. We fight even when there’s nothing wrong. It doesn’t have to be like this and we don't have to find a new partner to have a new relationship. I honor the courage and strength it takes to ask for help. Together we will slow down the process, identify harmful relational patterns, and replace those dysfunctional patterns with new more satisfying interactions. My specialty is relational work couples/individuals. I have completed level 2 of Gottman.
You might want to:
-feel better (pain, energy, mood, motivation, connectedness, thinking, self-image)
-improve relationships (resilience, values, needs, communication, boundaries)
-heal from trauma (fear and avoidance, memory, confidence, resilience)
-maximize performance (sports, work, or others)
-diminish anxiety
-let go of guilt and shame
-figure out what authenticity is for you and how to live accordingly
-clarify what you want and go for it
I use tools from a number of therapy types as best suit you, whether experiential and body-oriented, cognitive behavioral, dialect behavioral, motivational interviewing, or If you tend to engage life through feelings. thoughts, feelings, senses, images, or kinesthetics.
You might want to:
-feel better (pain, energy, mood, motivation, connectedness, thinking, self-image)
-improve relationships (resilience, values, needs, communication, boundaries)
-heal from trauma (fear and avoidance, memory, confidence, resilience)
-maximize performance (sports, work, or others)
-diminish anxiety
-let go of guilt and shame
-figure out what authenticity is for you and how to live accordingly
-clarify what you want and go for it
I use tools from a number of therapy types as best suit you, whether experiential and body-oriented, cognitive behavioral, dialect behavioral, motivational interviewing, or If you tend to engage life through feelings. thoughts, feelings, senses, images, or kinesthetics.
We might do some education on your nervous system, how trauma affects it, and how to regulate trauma responses, the choices surrounding them, and where personal responsibility falls.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, women are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life. Do you just need someone to hear you fully and strive to understand? Then call me let's talk for 20 minutes.
We might do some education on your nervous system, how trauma affects it, and how to regulate trauma responses, the choices surrounding them, and where personal responsibility falls.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, women are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life. Do you just need someone to hear you fully and strive to understand? Then call me let's talk for 20 minutes.
Are you tired of feeling rejected, lonely, confused, anxious, depressed, or just plain stuck? If so, then I can show you how you can experience feeling connected, peaceful, empowered, energized, and feeling good. I'm not in the “symptom reduction” business – like most therapists. Whether you're a teen, adult, or couple, my focus is helping clients just like you experience MORE. Picture experiencing not just less of something but more...hope, love, self-control, happiness, fulfillment, freedom, confidence, affection, compassion, trust, acceptance, validation, and feeling understood.
Are you tired of feeling rejected, lonely, confused, anxious, depressed, or just plain stuck? If so, then I can show you how you can experience feeling connected, peaceful, empowered, energized, and feeling good. I'm not in the “symptom reduction” business – like most therapists. Whether you're a teen, adult, or couple, my focus is helping clients just like you experience MORE. Picture experiencing not just less of something but more...hope, love, self-control, happiness, fulfillment, freedom, confidence, affection, compassion, trust, acceptance, validation, and feeling understood.
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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.