Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Concord, CA
Leah Kawleski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Concord, CA 94520 (Online Only)
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.
Welcome to a space where healing begins and resilience flourishes. I offer a unique blend of expertise in trauma-informed modalities, (i.e. Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems). My approach is rooted in the belief that safety is the cornerstone of transformative therapy. With a background in drama therapy, I integrate movement-based experiential exercises into traditional talk therapy. This dynamic method allows for a deeper exploration of the self, encouraging clients to embody their experiences and unlock new pathways to wellness.
Welcome to a space where healing begins and resilience flourishes. I offer a unique blend of expertise in trauma-informed modalities, (i.e. Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems). My approach is rooted in the belief that safety is the cornerstone of transformative therapy. With a background in drama therapy, I integrate movement-based experiential exercises into traditional talk therapy. This dynamic method allows for a deeper exploration of the self, encouraging clients to embody their experiences and unlock new pathways to wellness.
About Us - We are an incorporated psychotherapy group practice established in 1985. We specialize in working with children, adults, families who are dealing with issues of sexual abuse and/or other forms of trauma. We also provide co-parenting, custody evaluation, forensic evaluation, family reunification, and general psychotherapy services, including couples counseling.
About Us - We are an incorporated psychotherapy group practice established in 1985. We specialize in working with children, adults, families who are dealing with issues of sexual abuse and/or other forms of trauma. We also provide co-parenting, custody evaluation, forensic evaluation, family reunification, and general psychotherapy services, including couples counseling.
Mary Cabarles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Concord, CA 94520 (Online Only)
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.
Raven Westhoelter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Concord, CA 94520 (Online Only)
I specialize in treating Complex PTSD, Panic, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, gender and sexuality exploration, monogamous and poly relationships, and sexual difficulties. I help people explore and discover who they want to be, what kind of life they want to live, and what they can do to make it their reality. I enjoy helping clients discover who they are and how to find and engage with community.
I specialize in treating Complex PTSD, Panic, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, gender and sexuality exploration, monogamous and poly relationships, and sexual difficulties. I help people explore and discover who they want to be, what kind of life they want to live, and what they can do to make it their reality. I enjoy helping clients discover who they are and how to find and engage with community.
Kathy is a former teacher & mother of 3 adult children. She has volunteered with animal rescue. She has her Masters in Counseling Psychology from JFK University. She is focused on being a therapist for women, but also for those who have experienced trauma. She is certified in EMDR. She will be taking courses to do advanced EMDR and using EMDR for children.
Kathy is a former teacher & mother of 3 adult children. She has volunteered with animal rescue. She has her Masters in Counseling Psychology from JFK University. She is focused on being a therapist for women, but also for those who have experienced trauma. She is certified in EMDR. She will be taking courses to do advanced EMDR and using EMDR for children.
e major depression, anxiety/panic, bipolar spectrum disorders, PTSD as well as marital problems.
Are you in a place of stuckness? Are you struggling with thoughts of self-doubt, a lack of purpose or even wrestling with existential questions? "Who am I?" or "what is my purpose?" I provide individual & couples therapy to adults needing a safe place to better understand oneself & their place in the world. In a convoluted world, I provide targeted psychotherapy for those struggling with: depression, anxiety, childhood trauma or PTSD and relational difficulties. My clinical work is grounded in Time Limited Dynamic Therapy (TLDP), relational theory & cognitive-behavioral approaches. Warmth, curiosity, depth characterize our dyad.
e major depression, anxiety/panic, bipolar spectrum disorders, PTSD as well as marital problems.
Are you in a place of stuckness? Are you struggling with thoughts of self-doubt, a lack of purpose or even wrestling with existential questions? "Who am I?" or "what is my purpose?" I provide individual & couples therapy to adults needing a safe place to better understand oneself & their place in the world. In a convoluted world, I provide targeted psychotherapy for those struggling with: depression, anxiety, childhood trauma or PTSD and relational difficulties. My clinical work is grounded in Time Limited Dynamic Therapy (TLDP), relational theory & cognitive-behavioral approaches. Warmth, curiosity, depth characterize our dyad.
De-Ann Lott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Concord, CA 94519 (Online Only)
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.
If you have trauma, addiction, hyper or hypo-arousal, I can help with these through a combination of somatic psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Life may feel out of control for you right now. You may be using unhealthy coping skills - like drinking too much, or over eating - and perhaps you are beating yourself up about it. You have no time or space to figure out how to do things differently and don't feel good about how your relationships are going. The pandemic has really highlighted areas in your life that you need to make changes in but you feel stuck. Perhaps you are moving from crisis to crisis and the same cycle keeps repeating itself and you don't know why. Perhaps the ghosts of your past keep sabotaging your present. But there is help and a way out - you can do it!
If you have trauma, addiction, hyper or hypo-arousal, I can help with these through a combination of somatic psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Life may feel out of control for you right now. You may be using unhealthy coping skills - like drinking too much, or over eating - and perhaps you are beating yourself up about it. You have no time or space to figure out how to do things differently and don't feel good about how your relationships are going. The pandemic has really highlighted areas in your life that you need to make changes in but you feel stuck. Perhaps you are moving from crisis to crisis and the same cycle keeps repeating itself and you don't know why. Perhaps the ghosts of your past keep sabotaging your present. But there is help and a way out - you can do it!
Mariya Croshal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Concord, CA 94518 (Online Only)
I utilize EMDR to help clients who feel stuck due to trauma or unhelpful beliefs.
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 help my clients work through overcoming trauma and difficult childhood upbringing, navigating dating issues, and understanding and managing their anxiety. I sprinkle in some humor into my work when appropriate because I believe it's important to be able to laugh in trying times. I ask my clients for permission before offering new viewpoints or challenging some of their unhelpful personal beliefs because I want them to feel in control of where our sessions may go.
I utilize EMDR to help clients who feel stuck due to trauma or unhelpful beliefs.
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 help my clients work through overcoming trauma and difficult childhood upbringing, navigating dating issues, and understanding and managing their anxiety. I sprinkle in some humor into my work when appropriate because I believe it's important to be able to laugh in trying times. I ask my clients for permission before offering new viewpoints or challenging some of their unhelpful personal beliefs because I want them to feel in control of where our sessions may go.
Recognize there is a path forward after trauma.
Have you experienced significant trauma? Traumatic events can have feelings of horror, helplessness, and feeling unsafe mentally and physically. I work with acute trauma, which can result from a recent single event, including rape, suicide, murder, or natural disaster events. Chronic trauma, which can be repeated events over a long period of time including domestic violence, abuse of any sort. Complex trauma which is exposure to multiple and varied traumatic events which can often be of an invasive and interpersonal nature. Additionally I work with addictions and eating disorders.
Recognize there is a path forward after trauma.
Have you experienced significant trauma? Traumatic events can have feelings of horror, helplessness, and feeling unsafe mentally and physically. I work with acute trauma, which can result from a recent single event, including rape, suicide, murder, or natural disaster events. Chronic trauma, which can be repeated events over a long period of time including domestic violence, abuse of any sort. Complex trauma which is exposure to multiple and varied traumatic events which can often be of an invasive and interpersonal nature. Additionally I work with addictions and eating disorders.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Concord, CA 94520
With trauma I use EMDR as it least re traumatizes clients.
Currently I am only offering Teletherapy via hipaa compliant methods. I enjoy working with clients looking to make positive changes in their life. I work with them to develop coping skills to assist them in managing extreme emotional states and distress, as well as to develop increased interpersonal skills. By developing communication skills clients are able to improve their relationships in all areas of their lives. I have expertise working with a diverse spectrum of individuals including those in non-mainstream relationships and those with chronic mental illness.
With trauma I use EMDR as it least re traumatizes clients.
Currently I am only offering Teletherapy via hipaa compliant methods. I enjoy working with clients looking to make positive changes in their life. I work with them to develop coping skills to assist them in managing extreme emotional states and distress, as well as to develop increased interpersonal skills. By developing communication skills clients are able to improve their relationships in all areas of their lives. I have expertise working with a diverse spectrum of individuals including those in non-mainstream relationships and those with chronic mental illness.
As an experienced clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and anger, I can help you with practical tools and in-depth work for lasting change, so you can feel more calm, confident, and well.
Do you feel haunted by feelings of anxiety, anger, sadness, or shame? Are there moments where memories from the past overwhelm you in the present? Perhaps you’re also dealing with a strong fear of failure and self-criticism, despite achieving outward success. Maybe you’re someone who always strives to excel and manage everything top notch. Carrying the weight of perfection and constantly supporting others while neglecting your own needs can be draining. I’m here to help you find relief. Among my clients are educators, engineers, managers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and artists, all seeking to make meaningful changes in their lives.
As an experienced clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and anger, I can help you with practical tools and in-depth work for lasting change, so you can feel more calm, confident, and well.
Do you feel haunted by feelings of anxiety, anger, sadness, or shame? Are there moments where memories from the past overwhelm you in the present? Perhaps you’re also dealing with a strong fear of failure and self-criticism, despite achieving outward success. Maybe you’re someone who always strives to excel and manage everything top notch. Carrying the weight of perfection and constantly supporting others while neglecting your own needs can be draining. I’m here to help you find relief. Among my clients are educators, engineers, managers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and artists, all seeking to make meaningful changes in their lives.
We partner with each individual and assist them through a trauma-informed and evidence-based dual diagnosis integrated treatment process.
At New Start Recovery Solutions we provide access to personalized medically managed Detox and Dual Diagnosis Residential and Intensive Outpatient Treatment. We treat the Whole Person. Our approach is highly individualized with an array of options customized in a treatment plan specifically for you or a loved one. We believe in order to recover successfully - old habits and behaviors must be replaced with new healthy ones. Mindfulness is a core element in our treatment plans. Our complete continuum of care ranges from intervention to addiction treatment to personalized continuing care plans after treatment is completed.
We partner with each individual and assist them through a trauma-informed and evidence-based dual diagnosis integrated treatment process.
At New Start Recovery Solutions we provide access to personalized medically managed Detox and Dual Diagnosis Residential and Intensive Outpatient Treatment. We treat the Whole Person. Our approach is highly individualized with an array of options customized in a treatment plan specifically for you or a loved one. We believe in order to recover successfully - old habits and behaviors must be replaced with new healthy ones. Mindfulness is a core element in our treatment plans. Our complete continuum of care ranges from intervention to addiction treatment to personalized continuing care plans after treatment is completed.
Beverly Swann
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Concord, CA 94521 (Online Only)
I volunteer at West Coast Post Trauma Retreat and the First Responders Support Network.
Trauma...COVID fatigue...current political climate...feeling stuck...anxiety...wanting more from life...clients come to me for many reasons. My holistic, body-oriented psychotherapy & health services are based on principles of wholeness, positive psychology, & empowerment. It's about more than venting stress. It's about identifying & transcending challenges/roadblocks/speedbumps. It's about cultivating happiness/peace/well-being, learning & expanding tools, discovering & nurturing your authentic self & the resources you already have, & seeing yourself as the complex & unique being you are. Cultivate a life of thriving!
I volunteer at West Coast Post Trauma Retreat and the First Responders Support Network.
Trauma...COVID fatigue...current political climate...feeling stuck...anxiety...wanting more from life...clients come to me for many reasons. My holistic, body-oriented psychotherapy & health services are based on principles of wholeness, positive psychology, & empowerment. It's about more than venting stress. It's about identifying & transcending challenges/roadblocks/speedbumps. It's about cultivating happiness/peace/well-being, learning & expanding tools, discovering & nurturing your authentic self & the resources you already have, & seeing yourself as the complex & unique being you are. Cultivate a life of thriving!
I have In person and online openings! I stay up to date on the most cutting edge therapies to achieve RAPID and long lasting effects. As a Certified Brainspotting Therapist, I focus on neuroscience - YOUR brain can HEAL from trauma, grief, and anxiety. Release the shame and inner critic that is no longer serving you. I help empaths and highly sensitive people who are struggling with overwhelm. Performers and artists have benefited from Expansion Brainspotting to overcome creative blocks! I’m trained in play therapy and drama therapy and work well with children and adolescents.
I have In person and online openings! I stay up to date on the most cutting edge therapies to achieve RAPID and long lasting effects. As a Certified Brainspotting Therapist, I focus on neuroscience - YOUR brain can HEAL from trauma, grief, and anxiety. Release the shame and inner critic that is no longer serving you. I help empaths and highly sensitive people who are struggling with overwhelm. Performers and artists have benefited from Expansion Brainspotting to overcome creative blocks! I’m trained in play therapy and drama therapy and work well with children and adolescents.
I work to support children, adolescents, and adults struggling with depression and anxiety, trauma, relational challenges, and behavioral and educational concerns.
I believe that therapy can be a powerful tool to build upon or develop skills to manage life's many twists and trials. Therapeutic work can also be extremely effective in improving and changing our relationships. I strive to create a comfortable and supportive environment where individuals feel seen, heard, and respected. I love the work that I do and I believe it is really important to maintain a level of hope that positive change can occur in your life. This hope is especially important for those who've been impacted by trauma and abuse and for new parents struggling to find their way, both populations I have a passion to serve.
I work to support children, adolescents, and adults struggling with depression and anxiety, trauma, relational challenges, and behavioral and educational concerns.
I believe that therapy can be a powerful tool to build upon or develop skills to manage life's many twists and trials. Therapeutic work can also be extremely effective in improving and changing our relationships. I strive to create a comfortable and supportive environment where individuals feel seen, heard, and respected. I love the work that I do and I believe it is really important to maintain a level of hope that positive change can occur in your life. This hope is especially important for those who've been impacted by trauma and abuse and for new parents struggling to find their way, both populations I have a passion to serve.
Jocelyn Parros
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Concord, CA 94518 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience working with adults, children, adolescents, families and couples of diverse backgrounds and ethnicities who have experienced family dysfunction, trauma, abuse, sudden loss, and crime victimization.
Everyone deserves support in a crisis. For some, it may have been an event that occurred years ago, and for others it is more recent. Seeking professional help and support is often times the first step to coping with a difficult life period or transition. I believe that healing and empowerment are wholly achievable and begin with a trusting and accepting therapist-client relationship in a safe therapeutic environment.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience working with adults, children, adolescents, families and couples of diverse backgrounds and ethnicities who have experienced family dysfunction, trauma, abuse, sudden loss, and crime victimization.
Everyone deserves support in a crisis. For some, it may have been an event that occurred years ago, and for others it is more recent. Seeking professional help and support is often times the first step to coping with a difficult life period or transition. I believe that healing and empowerment are wholly achievable and begin with a trusting and accepting therapist-client relationship in a safe therapeutic environment.
I assist clients in healing their mind, emotions & history - creating permanent change - which clears the way so they can Live the Life for which their heart yearns. I specialize in Conscious Love Relationships that can last a lifetime. Along with Creating a Life of Meaning and Purpose, I have developed very powerful, permanent Change Processes and Coaching Tools - which can also help with self-esteem issues, anxiety, stress, panic, and PTSD. My sessions range from 75 minutes to 2 hours. Feel free to call 925 914-0098 for a Complimentary 30-minute consultation.
I assist clients in healing their mind, emotions & history - creating permanent change - which clears the way so they can Live the Life for which their heart yearns. I specialize in Conscious Love Relationships that can last a lifetime. Along with Creating a Life of Meaning and Purpose, I have developed very powerful, permanent Change Processes and Coaching Tools - which can also help with self-esteem issues, anxiety, stress, panic, and PTSD. My sessions range from 75 minutes to 2 hours. Feel free to call 925 914-0098 for a Complimentary 30-minute consultation.
I wanted to find alternative methods to better support individuals struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, PTSD, grief and ALL that holds one back from being whole with themselves.
Today certainly is a different world we live in. Trying to balance life along with all the adjustments in our current environment can be challenging. However, these challenges can lead us to search for self-improvement and help us prioritize the goals that fulfill our lives and create healthier connections. Therapy isn't always going to be easy, but I believe, provides personal space to explore individual behaviors, change those behaviors that are not serving and discover a variety of personal tools that help you to navigate through life’s difficulties. My philosophy is we get through things, not over them. Are you ready?
I wanted to find alternative methods to better support individuals struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, PTSD, grief and ALL that holds one back from being whole with themselves.
Today certainly is a different world we live in. Trying to balance life along with all the adjustments in our current environment can be challenging. However, these challenges can lead us to search for self-improvement and help us prioritize the goals that fulfill our lives and create healthier connections. Therapy isn't always going to be easy, but I believe, provides personal space to explore individual behaviors, change those behaviors that are not serving and discover a variety of personal tools that help you to navigate through life’s difficulties. My philosophy is we get through things, not over them. Are you ready?
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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.