Trauma and PTSD Therapists in El Cerrito, CA
Whether you or your child struggle with depression, anxiety, phobias, trauma, grief, life transitions, addiction or other conditions, I would be honored to accompany you or your loved ones on your healing journey.
I work somatically; I incorporate how we experience emotions and thoughts in our bodies. Becoming aware of our internal states and sensations can help unlock our sometimes-mysterious behaviors. Developing the capacity to dip into these two kinds of knowing - conscious and unconscious - can allow for profound integration and change.
Whether you or your child struggle with depression, anxiety, phobias, trauma, grief, life transitions, addiction or other conditions, I would be honored to accompany you or your loved ones on your healing journey.
I work somatically; I incorporate how we experience emotions and thoughts in our bodies. Becoming aware of our internal states and sensations can help unlock our sometimes-mysterious behaviors. Developing the capacity to dip into these two kinds of knowing - conscious and unconscious - can allow for profound integration and change.
I work with depression, bipolar, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, life transitions and substance abuse.
What would it be like to feel at home in your body, in your mind, and in your heart? How would it feel to truly inhabit your life, with a greater sense of aliveness, ease, and connection? From my experience working with hundreds of clients from all walks of life, I know that difficult times can become a doorway to healing, change and greater connection with one's true self. I have a warm, collaborative approach and will support you in healing the wounds of the past and making inner and outer changes needed for a more fulfilling life.
I work with depression, bipolar, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, life transitions and substance abuse.
What would it be like to feel at home in your body, in your mind, and in your heart? How would it feel to truly inhabit your life, with a greater sense of aliveness, ease, and connection? From my experience working with hundreds of clients from all walks of life, I know that difficult times can become a doorway to healing, change and greater connection with one's true self. I have a warm, collaborative approach and will support you in healing the wounds of the past and making inner and outer changes needed for a more fulfilling life.
Are you struggling with worry, sadness, the effects of trauma, and/or managing life transitions and losses?
I have extensive training & expertise in helping adults, couples, & teens work through difficulties and build resilience, strength, and skills to navigate difficulties. My training includes psychodynamic approach, CBT, ACT, & strengths-based approach. I have specialization in trauma-informed care with training in EMDR, IFS. & somatic practices.
Are you struggling with worry, sadness, the effects of trauma, and/or managing life transitions and losses?
I have extensive training & expertise in helping adults, couples, & teens work through difficulties and build resilience, strength, and skills to navigate difficulties. My training includes psychodynamic approach, CBT, ACT, & strengths-based approach. I have specialization in trauma-informed care with training in EMDR, IFS. & somatic practices.
Bayside Counseling and
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Moushumi Sen, LCSW
3 Endorsed
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Generational trauma and cultural pressures can show up as anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, and relationship stress.
At our practice, we meet you where you are. We use trauma-informed therapy, including EMDR and CBT, to help you feel less stuck and more like yourself. We listen with cultural humility, stay genuinely curious, respectful, and real. Together, we’ll find clarity and next steps that fit your goals and values.
Generational trauma and cultural pressures can show up as anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, and relationship stress.
At our practice, we meet you where you are. We use trauma-informed therapy, including EMDR and CBT, to help you feel less stuck and more like yourself. We listen with cultural humility, stay genuinely curious, respectful, and real. Together, we’ll find clarity and next steps that fit your goals and values.
I am trained in Trauma Focused CBT, Non-Violent Communication, Collaborative Problem Solving, and I am Level One certified in the Gottman Method Therapy for couples.
There are times in our lives where getting additional support can help address life's painful events, transitions, issues and/or patterns that are no longer serving us. In my practice, I strive to provide a safe place and a supportive connection to help my clients address what is getting in the way of being their most authentic selves. My focus is to build positive therapeutic relationships with my clients, support and guide them to identify their strengths, with intention of creating solutions that promote stability and hope. I offer education, skills, and tools my clients can utilize in their day-to-day lives.
I am trained in Trauma Focused CBT, Non-Violent Communication, Collaborative Problem Solving, and I am Level One certified in the Gottman Method Therapy for couples.
There are times in our lives where getting additional support can help address life's painful events, transitions, issues and/or patterns that are no longer serving us. In my practice, I strive to provide a safe place and a supportive connection to help my clients address what is getting in the way of being their most authentic selves. My focus is to build positive therapeutic relationships with my clients, support and guide them to identify their strengths, with intention of creating solutions that promote stability and hope. I offer education, skills, and tools my clients can utilize in their day-to-day lives.
The problems you might be facing may have to do with love and loss, difficulty with friendships and/or work relations, career decisions, trauma or abuse, physical illness or disabilities.
I focus a good deal on problematic feelings and experiences both in the here and now, how they will show up in our relationship, as well as how they originated in your earlier life. When I work with someone the goal is for genuine change.
The problems you might be facing may have to do with love and loss, difficulty with friendships and/or work relations, career decisions, trauma or abuse, physical illness or disabilities.
I focus a good deal on problematic feelings and experiences both in the here and now, how they will show up in our relationship, as well as how they originated in your earlier life. When I work with someone the goal is for genuine change.
Many struggle with the legacy of significant trauma.
I see the relationship between therapist and client as primary, and more important than specific techniques. However, I sometimes use expressive arts, dramatic play, and exploration of body and breath as powerful tools for creating a deeper and more intimate therapeutic encounter.
Many struggle with the legacy of significant trauma.
I see the relationship between therapist and client as primary, and more important than specific techniques. However, I sometimes use expressive arts, dramatic play, and exploration of body and breath as powerful tools for creating a deeper and more intimate therapeutic encounter.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience in community leadership development and strong skills in dealing with trauma.
As a mature therapist with more than 3 decades of experience I bring a wealth of life lessons to my work. I have extensive experience helping people with past and present trauma, from child abuse and domestic violence as well as from war and refugee experiences. I have been a somatic therapist for 15+ years and find that extremely helpful to people.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience in community leadership development and strong skills in dealing with trauma.
As a mature therapist with more than 3 decades of experience I bring a wealth of life lessons to my work. I have extensive experience helping people with past and present trauma, from child abuse and domestic violence as well as from war and refugee experiences. I have been a somatic therapist for 15+ years and find that extremely helpful to people.
My clients seek support around a myriad of concerns - most common among them are: depression, anxiety, loss, attachment trauma, oppression-based trauma, identity exploration/conflict, racial identity, family/relational conflict, and emotional dysregulation.
I believe in the power of a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, safety, authenticity, curiosity, and cultural humility. Through a strong connection with my clients, I am able to invite vulnerability, explore issues with emotional/spiritual depth, challenge, and foster insight into painful patterns/cycles in my clients' lives.
My clients seek support around a myriad of concerns - most common among them are: depression, anxiety, loss, attachment trauma, oppression-based trauma, identity exploration/conflict, racial identity, family/relational conflict, and emotional dysregulation.
I believe in the power of a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, safety, authenticity, curiosity, and cultural humility. Through a strong connection with my clients, I am able to invite vulnerability, explore issues with emotional/spiritual depth, challenge, and foster insight into painful patterns/cycles in my clients' lives.
I have extensive experience working with trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, childhood physical/sexual abuse and neglect, and aging issues.
Would you like to feel more present in life and more secure in relationships? I have helped many to move past difficult experiences to reconnect with the beauty of life. My treatment focus is helping people to effect change through making different life choices, and on therapy as a working partnership. Trained in both traditional and holistic understandings of mind-body-spirit, my experience includes private practice; crisis work; directorships at mental health agencies; supervision of student therapists; and consultation for providers and organizations. I also integrate spiritual and energy healing perspectives when appropriate.
I have extensive experience working with trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, childhood physical/sexual abuse and neglect, and aging issues.
Would you like to feel more present in life and more secure in relationships? I have helped many to move past difficult experiences to reconnect with the beauty of life. My treatment focus is helping people to effect change through making different life choices, and on therapy as a working partnership. Trained in both traditional and holistic understandings of mind-body-spirit, my experience includes private practice; crisis work; directorships at mental health agencies; supervision of student therapists; and consultation for providers and organizations. I also integrate spiritual and energy healing perspectives when appropriate.
It's hard to go it alone with painful feelings of confusion, guilt, sadness, anxiety, despair. Therapy helps to unravel internal knots related to relationship conflict, work dissatisfaction, and just getting through the day. These issues may be connected to a history of family dysfunction, divorce, addiction, mental illness, abuse, unresolved conflict or estrangement from loved ones. I can help with that.
It's hard to go it alone with painful feelings of confusion, guilt, sadness, anxiety, despair. Therapy helps to unravel internal knots related to relationship conflict, work dissatisfaction, and just getting through the day. These issues may be connected to a history of family dysfunction, divorce, addiction, mental illness, abuse, unresolved conflict or estrangement from loved ones. I can help with that.
Looking for therapy that truly meets you where you are, while actively supporting your growth and evolution? I enjoy working with people who've learned to live in their heads to cope with overwhelm (whether that shows up as dissociation, shame, or feeling stuck in analysis rather than experience). I offer expansive, courageous space for gender and sexuality exploration, and love working with other queer and trans individuals (and those questioning). Neurodivergent folks (especially autism/ADHD) often appreciate my honest, direct, non-judgmental style. I also work with integration of challenging spiritual and meditative experiences.
Looking for therapy that truly meets you where you are, while actively supporting your growth and evolution? I enjoy working with people who've learned to live in their heads to cope with overwhelm (whether that shows up as dissociation, shame, or feeling stuck in analysis rather than experience). I offer expansive, courageous space for gender and sexuality exploration, and love working with other queer and trans individuals (and those questioning). Neurodivergent folks (especially autism/ADHD) often appreciate my honest, direct, non-judgmental style. I also work with integration of challenging spiritual and meditative experiences.
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.
Our primary goal is to assist clients with learning the skills needed to reduce current symptom presentation and manage life's challenges as they arise. Our team of experienced mental health professionals is dedicated to providing our clients with the highest quality care.
Our primary goal is to assist clients with learning the skills needed to reduce current symptom presentation and manage life's challenges as they arise. Our team of experienced mental health professionals is dedicated to providing our clients with the highest quality care.
Rev. Stonesinger Kathryn Buys
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, ACSP
1 Endorsed
El Cerrito, CA 94530
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.
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.
Sometimes, the stress of daily life can exhaust our ability to cope. A child struggling in school, family conflicts, traumatic events, major life transitions, the loss of a loved one, friend, or pet, financial and/or medical issues, pregnancy and the birth of a child—all of these experiences can leave us feeling overwhelmed, helpless, and defeated. From experience and research, we know that stressful experiences--sudden or chronic--can lead to feelings of disconnection, sadness, anxiety, low self-esteem, and conflict within ourselves and with our friends and loved ones.
Sometimes, the stress of daily life can exhaust our ability to cope. A child struggling in school, family conflicts, traumatic events, major life transitions, the loss of a loved one, friend, or pet, financial and/or medical issues, pregnancy and the birth of a child—all of these experiences can leave us feeling overwhelmed, helpless, and defeated. From experience and research, we know that stressful experiences--sudden or chronic--can lead to feelings of disconnection, sadness, anxiety, low self-esteem, and conflict within ourselves and with our friends and loved ones.
Ruby (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW 101630) who brings a decade of experience supporting youth, young adults, caregivers, families, and individuals navigate loss and attachment ruptures, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, family conflict, life stressors, and the life cycle.
Ruby draws upon multiple therapeutic approaches including family systems, attachment-based science, Emotionally Focussed Family Therapy (EFFT), EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, psychodynamic therapy, Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), harm reduction principles, non-violent communication, and Gottman methodology.
Ruby (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW 101630) who brings a decade of experience supporting youth, young adults, caregivers, families, and individuals navigate loss and attachment ruptures, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, family conflict, life stressors, and the life cycle.
Ruby draws upon multiple therapeutic approaches including family systems, attachment-based science, Emotionally Focussed Family Therapy (EFFT), EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, psychodynamic therapy, Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), harm reduction principles, non-violent communication, and Gottman methodology.
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.
Trauma can place a strain on your family, work, relationships, and even cause issues with self-worth.
In order to achieve healthier mental functioning, relationships, and emotional well-being, we will need the necessary tools. I utilize versatile interventions such as IFS, CBT, DBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative, and Inner Child Work. These tools can open doors for processing underlying issues and regulating overwhelming feelings.
Trauma can place a strain on your family, work, relationships, and even cause issues with self-worth.
In order to achieve healthier mental functioning, relationships, and emotional well-being, we will need the necessary tools. I utilize versatile interventions such as IFS, CBT, DBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative, and Inner Child Work. These tools can open doors for processing underlying issues and regulating overwhelming feelings.
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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.