Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Escondido, CA
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, phobias, OCD, mood disorders, trauma, stress, and the psychological ramifications of chronic health conditions.
Do you find yourself struggling with certain aspects of your life? Is it anxiety holding you back? Do you find yourself struggling with negative thoughts? Or perhaps you have had life throw an unexpected twist or turn and you are feeling overwhelmed. Therapy has taught me that not only can we cope through these issues, but we can become stronger from them. You can start living a better quality of life.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, phobias, OCD, mood disorders, trauma, stress, and the psychological ramifications of chronic health conditions.
Do you find yourself struggling with certain aspects of your life? Is it anxiety holding you back? Do you find yourself struggling with negative thoughts? Or perhaps you have had life throw an unexpected twist or turn and you are feeling overwhelmed. Therapy has taught me that not only can we cope through these issues, but we can become stronger from them. You can start living a better quality of life.
I offer a compassionate space to explore how personal history shapes present struggles with trauma, PTSD, burnout, grief, loss, and life transitions.
Together we can rediscover meaning, build safety, and trust following life altering events through understanding how your personal history has impacted the patterns and processes occurring in the present. When things feel unfair, or unjust, we can talk about how rebalancing the ledger in contextual therapy may be helpful, and discuss adding EMDR.
I offer a compassionate space to explore how personal history shapes present struggles with trauma, PTSD, burnout, grief, loss, and life transitions.
Together we can rediscover meaning, build safety, and trust following life altering events through understanding how your personal history has impacted the patterns and processes occurring in the present. When things feel unfair, or unjust, we can talk about how rebalancing the ledger in contextual therapy may be helpful, and discuss adding EMDR.
I work with adults and older adults in the treatment of depression, grief and loss; trauma, anxiety, and the emotional distress caused by life’s transitions.
I offer psychotherapy to individuals who are faced with a variety of concerns. My role is to provide a therapeutic presence through a safe environment to promote healthy self-expression which is important to beginning life’s mind and body journey. Being bilingual and culturally sensitive, I am aware of the personal, relational, and spiritual needs of the individual. I nurture strengths and am committed to facilitating personal growth, no matter how small the step is to get there.
I work with adults and older adults in the treatment of depression, grief and loss; trauma, anxiety, and the emotional distress caused by life’s transitions.
I offer psychotherapy to individuals who are faced with a variety of concerns. My role is to provide a therapeutic presence through a safe environment to promote healthy self-expression which is important to beginning life’s mind and body journey. Being bilingual and culturally sensitive, I am aware of the personal, relational, and spiritual needs of the individual. I nurture strengths and am committed to facilitating personal growth, no matter how small the step is to get there.
My name is Cecilia Vasquez, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California and in the State of Colorado. I earned my bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Masters's in Social Work (MSW) Degree, Ph.D. in International Psychology, and Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from accredited higher educational institutions. I have worked in many different settings with individuals and families who have a variety of personal issues, such as depression, anxiety, stress, and family problems.
My name is Cecilia Vasquez, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California and in the State of Colorado. I earned my bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Masters's in Social Work (MSW) Degree, Ph.D. in International Psychology, and Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from accredited higher educational institutions. I have worked in many different settings with individuals and families who have a variety of personal issues, such as depression, anxiety, stress, and family problems.
Trauma-Informed to help with individuals with depression and anxiety.
I work comfortably with couples and individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. I also support those who feel disconnected, helping them navigate their emotions and rebuild a sense of connection and purpose.
Trauma-Informed to help with individuals with depression and anxiety.
I work comfortably with couples and individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. I also support those who feel disconnected, helping them navigate their emotions and rebuild a sense of connection and purpose.
Christi E Chaffee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Escondido, CA 92025
Waitlist for new clients
Through the unique connection of therapy you can learn to balance acceptance and change. By identifying self protective behaviors and defenses you can understand their origins, purpose, and how they may now be causing more suffering than protection. The symptoms of these barriers manifest as depression, anxiety, addiction, relational conflict, substance abuse, loneliness and physical illness. You can learn to challenge and release these old beliefs and discover new ways of relating to yourself and others. Through the balancing process of acceptance versus change you can develop new understanding that promotes healing and growth.
Through the unique connection of therapy you can learn to balance acceptance and change. By identifying self protective behaviors and defenses you can understand their origins, purpose, and how they may now be causing more suffering than protection. The symptoms of these barriers manifest as depression, anxiety, addiction, relational conflict, substance abuse, loneliness and physical illness. You can learn to challenge and release these old beliefs and discover new ways of relating to yourself and others. Through the balancing process of acceptance versus change you can develop new understanding that promotes healing and growth.
Under the direct supervision of Trevor Olson, PSY28474, I integrate multiple approaches, such as CBT, trauma-focused, and attachment-based work, to support each client in finding meaningful growth and change.
Hi, I’m Cameron. I’m a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Soul Tide Psychotherapy, under the supervision of Trevor Olson, PSY 28474. I have a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. I’m passionate about creating a supportive space where you can feel safe to be yourself and explore whatever you’re going through.
Before becoming a registered associate therapist, I worked as a student therapist, providing talk therapy and neurofeedback. This role helped me develop a flexible approach that supports wellbeing from a holistic perspective.
Under the direct supervision of Trevor Olson, PSY28474, I integrate multiple approaches, such as CBT, trauma-focused, and attachment-based work, to support each client in finding meaningful growth and change.
Hi, I’m Cameron. I’m a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Soul Tide Psychotherapy, under the supervision of Trevor Olson, PSY 28474. I have a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. I’m passionate about creating a supportive space where you can feel safe to be yourself and explore whatever you’re going through.
Before becoming a registered associate therapist, I worked as a student therapist, providing talk therapy and neurofeedback. This role helped me develop a flexible approach that supports wellbeing from a holistic perspective.
Hi, I’m Stephanie, a trauma therapist dedicated to supporting individuals through healing, growth, and self-discovery.
In our first session, my focus is on getting to know you and understanding what brings you to therapy. We'll talk about your goals, any current challenges you're facing, and what you're hoping to get out of our work together.
Hi, I’m Stephanie, a trauma therapist dedicated to supporting individuals through healing, growth, and self-discovery.
In our first session, my focus is on getting to know you and understanding what brings you to therapy. We'll talk about your goals, any current challenges you're facing, and what you're hoping to get out of our work together.
My clients and I work together toward making the changes they desire, whether they be life changes (including recovery from trauma), changes in behavior (for example, addictive behaviors), or changes in how they view themselves and those around them.
I have been providing psychotherapy for over 20 years and working professionally with people who have substance use problems for over 25 years. I am a licensed clinical social worker, a drug and alcohol counselor and a criminal justice professional. I am passionate about recovery. I truly believe in my clients.
My clients and I work together toward making the changes they desire, whether they be life changes (including recovery from trauma), changes in behavior (for example, addictive behaviors), or changes in how they view themselves and those around them.
I have been providing psychotherapy for over 20 years and working professionally with people who have substance use problems for over 25 years. I am a licensed clinical social worker, a drug and alcohol counselor and a criminal justice professional. I am passionate about recovery. I truly believe in my clients.
I am confident in treating a wide array of diagnoses and needs including depression, anxiety, life transitions, perinatal and postpartum difficulties, behavioral issues, academic and employment challenges, grief, and trauma.
Some of my strengths as a therapist lie in my ability to meet clients where they are, fostering a safe and non-judgmental environment. I am committed to understanding each client's unique experiences and perspectives, which allows me to build trust and rapport effectively.
I am confident in treating a wide array of diagnoses and needs including depression, anxiety, life transitions, perinatal and postpartum difficulties, behavioral issues, academic and employment challenges, grief, and trauma.
Some of my strengths as a therapist lie in my ability to meet clients where they are, fostering a safe and non-judgmental environment. I am committed to understanding each client's unique experiences and perspectives, which allows me to build trust and rapport effectively.
Women who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and many other emotionally draining conditions just wish they had someone to talk to who will listen without judgment.
If you're ready to do the hard work of healing you're on your way to finding hope, your voice, power, and autonomy. With my help, you can begin a new life with strength, confidence & purpose. I specialize in helping women in trauma change their belief systems, thoughts, and behaviors, so they might experience growth and healing in all their relationships.
Women who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and many other emotionally draining conditions just wish they had someone to talk to who will listen without judgment.
If you're ready to do the hard work of healing you're on your way to finding hope, your voice, power, and autonomy. With my help, you can begin a new life with strength, confidence & purpose. I specialize in helping women in trauma change their belief systems, thoughts, and behaviors, so they might experience growth and healing in all their relationships.
My areas of specialty include: couples therapy, first responders/law enforcement professionals, Native American/Alaska Natives, LGBTQ+, high-conflict couples, trauma, depression, grief and loss, child and teen therapy and many other life transition problems.
I have experience in dealing with a wide range of clinical and relational problems. I have worked with everything from eating disorders to parenting issues, depression to anxiety, trauma to life transitions, acute crisis situations, stress debriefing, and beyond. I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and trauma informed care.
My areas of specialty include: couples therapy, first responders/law enforcement professionals, Native American/Alaska Natives, LGBTQ+, high-conflict couples, trauma, depression, grief and loss, child and teen therapy and many other life transition problems.
I have experience in dealing with a wide range of clinical and relational problems. I have worked with everything from eating disorders to parenting issues, depression to anxiety, trauma to life transitions, acute crisis situations, stress debriefing, and beyond. I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and trauma informed care.
People who struggle with Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and many other emotionally painful conditions just wish they had someone to talk to.
If you're ready to do the hard work of healing you're on your way to finding your voice, empowerment, and liberation. You can begin a new life of strength, confidence & purpose. You are already taking the first step by obtaining and allowing help! The second step is trusting yourself and the therapeutic process, even when it is uncomfortable at times.
People who struggle with Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and many other emotionally painful conditions just wish they had someone to talk to.
If you're ready to do the hard work of healing you're on your way to finding your voice, empowerment, and liberation. You can begin a new life of strength, confidence & purpose. You are already taking the first step by obtaining and allowing help! The second step is trusting yourself and the therapeutic process, even when it is uncomfortable at times.
The tapestries of interpersonal relationships, grief, trauma, and recovery from addictions are woven with accepting ourselves, others, and change.
During turbulent times, individuals often do not have the "words" to describe their thoughts and feelings. For these reasons, I use an integrated experiential & humanistic approach, including Sandplay Therapy and symbolic imagery.
The tapestries of interpersonal relationships, grief, trauma, and recovery from addictions are woven with accepting ourselves, others, and change.
During turbulent times, individuals often do not have the "words" to describe their thoughts and feelings. For these reasons, I use an integrated experiential & humanistic approach, including Sandplay Therapy and symbolic imagery.
I work for people wanting some of the main things in life: trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, shame, addiction, loss, grief, coping, adjustment, identity angst, children of divorce, serious mental health problems, and unresolved problems from the past - to change.
How far do you think you can go? Healing from the past, knowing the freeing joy of a self-giving life, and becoming able to successfully offer and receive back love are transformations of doing psychotherapy. Our work is successful when you become more of the person you are supposed to be: a whole person in life-giving relationship. My specialty is within overlapping layers of say anxiety, depression, hopefulness and determination, to have us work with your life till your hopes come true. Being a specialist in real difficulty, my experience is in taking you as I find you, and then accompanying you to victory and deep satisfaction.
I work for people wanting some of the main things in life: trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, shame, addiction, loss, grief, coping, adjustment, identity angst, children of divorce, serious mental health problems, and unresolved problems from the past - to change.
How far do you think you can go? Healing from the past, knowing the freeing joy of a self-giving life, and becoming able to successfully offer and receive back love are transformations of doing psychotherapy. Our work is successful when you become more of the person you are supposed to be: a whole person in life-giving relationship. My specialty is within overlapping layers of say anxiety, depression, hopefulness and determination, to have us work with your life till your hopes come true. Being a specialist in real difficulty, my experience is in taking you as I find you, and then accompanying you to victory and deep satisfaction.
Heidi's clients include men, women, and adolescents who are struggling with difficult transitions, trauma, childhood abuse and/or emotional neglect.
Many of Heidi's clients experienced traumatic events as children such as alcoholic parents, emotional neglect/psychological/physical/sexual abuse. While others have experienced more recent negative events. Understanding today's issues through a lens that makes sense from client's unique experiences underpins the work to create adaptive strategies for today.
Heidi's clients include men, women, and adolescents who are struggling with difficult transitions, trauma, childhood abuse and/or emotional neglect.
Many of Heidi's clients experienced traumatic events as children such as alcoholic parents, emotional neglect/psychological/physical/sexual abuse. While others have experienced more recent negative events. Understanding today's issues through a lens that makes sense from client's unique experiences underpins the work to create adaptive strategies for today.
In life we all experience stressors, hardships, and sometimes trauma.
Clinically, I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma. My areas of specialty are self-esteem, emotion regulation, and relationship difficulties. Forensically, evaluations are based on Best Practices and are structured to gather objective information about the individual using research to support the findings.
In life we all experience stressors, hardships, and sometimes trauma.
Clinically, I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma. My areas of specialty are self-esteem, emotion regulation, and relationship difficulties. Forensically, evaluations are based on Best Practices and are structured to gather objective information about the individual using research to support the findings.
Trauma isn’t just stored in your thoughts, but in the nervous system; your sensations.
Intensives are not fast because they’re rushed…it works faster because you're ready. I offer Somatic EMDR intensives for adults navigating trauma, chronic anxiety, burnout, emotionally immature relationships, and stressful life transitions. Think less stiff therapy office energy, more honest conversations, nervous system repair, and sometimes a dark joke.
Trauma isn’t just stored in your thoughts, but in the nervous system; your sensations.
Intensives are not fast because they’re rushed…it works faster because you're ready. I offer Somatic EMDR intensives for adults navigating trauma, chronic anxiety, burnout, emotionally immature relationships, and stressful life transitions. Think less stiff therapy office energy, more honest conversations, nervous system repair, and sometimes a dark joke.
I help adults and couples struggling with trauma, anxiety, and relationship stress feel more grounded and connected.
I am trained in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). These approaches help identify unhelpful thoughts, how they connect to our emotions and behaviors, and how to cope with life stressors.
I help adults and couples struggling with trauma, anxiety, and relationship stress feel more grounded and connected.
I am trained in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). These approaches help identify unhelpful thoughts, how they connect to our emotions and behaviors, and how to cope with life stressors.
I draw from Solution-Focused Therapy and trauma-informed care to create a plan that respects your cultural background while supporting your unique needs.
Beginning therapy is an important step, and my goal is to make the experience safe, welcoming, and empowering. I value building genuine connections with my clients through open communication, respect, and trust. I believe you are the expert in your own story, and I work alongside you to support your healing and growth.
I draw from Solution-Focused Therapy and trauma-informed care to create a plan that respects your cultural background while supporting your unique needs.
Beginning therapy is an important step, and my goal is to make the experience safe, welcoming, and empowering. I value building genuine connections with my clients through open communication, respect, and trust. I believe you are the expert in your own story, and I work alongside you to support your healing and growth.
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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.