Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Escondido, CA

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Carly Shaul
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
You want to learn to be kinder to yourself, process your feelings, put yourself first without guilt, and heal from a past that’s holding you back. You can admit that you’re harder on yourself than you deserve and want this to change. That's where I come in! I help teens, adults, and relationship structures explore their lives in order to improve their communication and strengthen their connections to themselves and their communities. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, neurodivergence, confusion about life, sexual health curiosities, relationship stress, or major life transitions, I’m ready to meet you with warmth and care.
You want to learn to be kinder to yourself, process your feelings, put yourself first without guilt, and heal from a past that’s holding you back. You can admit that you’re harder on yourself than you deserve and want this to change. That's where I come in! I help teens, adults, and relationship structures explore their lives in order to improve their communication and strengthen their connections to themselves and their communities. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, neurodivergence, confusion about life, sexual health curiosities, relationship stress, or major life transitions, I’m ready to meet you with warmth and care.
(619) 792-1536 View (619) 792-1536
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Ana Isabel Guzman-Wiley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Since my undergraduate studies, I have developed a passion for social justice. I wanted to work with people individually to help dismantle social constructs that limit their ability to live fulfilling lives. I am driven by connecting with clients and helping them unlearn unhelpful personal schemas. I have robust experience with adults in treating anxiety and depression. I have substantial experience working alongside the Latinx community, and I am excited to work with an array of diverse populations.
Since my undergraduate studies, I have developed a passion for social justice. I wanted to work with people individually to help dismantle social constructs that limit their ability to live fulfilling lives. I am driven by connecting with clients and helping them unlearn unhelpful personal schemas. I have robust experience with adults in treating anxiety and depression. I have substantial experience working alongside the Latinx community, and I am excited to work with an array of diverse populations.
(909) 316-3770 View (909) 316-3770
Dr. Nancy Tokar
Psychologist, PhD
Serves Area
Tokar is particularly passionate about treating individuals dealing with trauma, midlife transitions, and grief.
Tokar uses evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Couples/Marital Counseling. These methods are highly effective for treating conditions like OCD, depression, and sleep disorders, while also fostering better relationships and emotional balance. Additionally, Dr.
Tokar is particularly passionate about treating individuals dealing with trauma, midlife transitions, and grief.
Tokar uses evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Couples/Marital Counseling. These methods are highly effective for treating conditions like OCD, depression, and sleep disorders, while also fostering better relationships and emotional balance. Additionally, Dr.
(760) 361-6814 View (760) 361-6814
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Laura Pennelle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
I have over 10 years of professional experience in practice focusing on treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, managing stress, building self-esteem and confidence, coping with addictions, grief and loss, and life changes.
My clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
I have over 10 years of professional experience in practice focusing on treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, managing stress, building self-esteem and confidence, coping with addictions, grief and loss, and life changes.
My clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
(818) 696-4744 View (818) 696-4744
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Charity Hernandez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Serves Area
Charity is especially passionate about working with individuals who have experienced trauma, including those navigating PTSD and related symptoms.
Using interventions such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based approaches, Charity helps clients reduce impulsive behaviors, stabilize mood, and build emotional regulation skills. In addition to trauma work, Charity specializes in treating anxiety, ADHD, and substance use issues.
Charity is especially passionate about working with individuals who have experienced trauma, including those navigating PTSD and related symptoms.
Using interventions such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based approaches, Charity helps clients reduce impulsive behaviors, stabilize mood, and build emotional regulation skills. In addition to trauma work, Charity specializes in treating anxiety, ADHD, and substance use issues.
(760) 523-8903 View (760) 523-8903
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Jamaica Chenoweth
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
I take a trauma-informed, collaborative approach that honors how your experiences have shaped you.
Life can feel overwhelming when past experiences continue to show up as anxiety, stress, or emotional exhaustion. You may notice patterns that don’t make sense, feel stuck in survival mode, or carry a heaviness you can’t quite name. Therapy offers a space to slow down, understand what’s beneath the surface, and begin responding to life with more clarity and self-compassion. You don’t have to navigate difficult seasons alone—healing is possible, and support can make the path forward feel more steady and manageable.
I take a trauma-informed, collaborative approach that honors how your experiences have shaped you.
Life can feel overwhelming when past experiences continue to show up as anxiety, stress, or emotional exhaustion. You may notice patterns that don’t make sense, feel stuck in survival mode, or carry a heaviness you can’t quite name. Therapy offers a space to slow down, understand what’s beneath the surface, and begin responding to life with more clarity and self-compassion. You don’t have to navigate difficult seasons alone—healing is possible, and support can make the path forward feel more steady and manageable.
(650) 870-9475 View (650) 870-9475
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Dr. Sarah Straus
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPCC, NCC
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
I also work with individuals facing relationship stress, trauma, burnout, and identity shifts.
I use the Gottman Method with a structured start: assessment, feedback, and a clear roadmap. Sessions are practical and skills-based, with guided practice in-session and tailored homework to support progress between sessions. My style is warm, direct, and collaborative.
I also work with individuals facing relationship stress, trauma, burnout, and identity shifts.
I use the Gottman Method with a structured start: assessment, feedback, and a clear roadmap. Sessions are practical and skills-based, with guided practice in-session and tailored homework to support progress between sessions. My style is warm, direct, and collaborative.
(858) 808-2537 View (858) 808-2537
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Elizabeth Hua
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life is hard enough - let's make sure you find a good therapist match. My goal is to provide the care that you need to make the progress you would like to see. I aim to provide neurodiverse-affirming and culturally-sensitive care. I believe that there is no better way to heal than to be your authentic self, and I am here to provide that space for you.
Life is hard enough - let's make sure you find a good therapist match. My goal is to provide the care that you need to make the progress you would like to see. I aim to provide neurodiverse-affirming and culturally-sensitive care. I believe that there is no better way to heal than to be your authentic self, and I am here to provide that space for you.
(858) 504-2286 View (858) 504-2286
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Haley Kong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
I specialize in providing EMDR therapy and trauma-focused somatic therapy to help you process and heal from past experiences.
Together, we'll identify the areas you'd like to focus on and create a plan moving forward. Therapy with me is about creating a safe, grounded space where you can show up just as you are. My approach is collaborative and open, which means we'll work together identifying your goals and focus for therapy.
I specialize in providing EMDR therapy and trauma-focused somatic therapy to help you process and heal from past experiences.
Together, we'll identify the areas you'd like to focus on and create a plan moving forward. Therapy with me is about creating a safe, grounded space where you can show up just as you are. My approach is collaborative and open, which means we'll work together identifying your goals and focus for therapy.
(818) 532-0480 View (818) 532-0480
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Ahlam Helen Axelrod
Marriage & Family Therapist, Ahlam , Axelrod, LMFT
Online Only
Life can be challenging and overwhelming at times. If you are experiencing cultural diversity issues, interpersonal, intimate, women issues, or marital relationship problems, this can lead to questioning your self-worth or your place in this world, I am here to help. It can feel like you are stuck and alone. When these thoughts and feelings persist, it can lead to self-doubt, lack of motivation, feeling anxious and depressed, and dissatisfied in your relationships with self and others. I am here to support you in working through these times and help guide you in developing the life you deserve and want to live.
Life can be challenging and overwhelming at times. If you are experiencing cultural diversity issues, interpersonal, intimate, women issues, or marital relationship problems, this can lead to questioning your self-worth or your place in this world, I am here to help. It can feel like you are stuck and alone. When these thoughts and feelings persist, it can lead to self-doubt, lack of motivation, feeling anxious and depressed, and dissatisfied in your relationships with self and others. I am here to support you in working through these times and help guide you in developing the life you deserve and want to live.
(858) 544-0145 View (858) 544-0145
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Elena Kuznetsova Gonzalez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
9 Endorsed
Online Only
I use trauma-informed methodology in performing mental health evaluations.
I am a bilingual and bicultural licensed therapist (Russian-English) with 15 years of experience, practicing virtually in California, New York, Florida, Washington, North Carolina, Michigan, and Connecticut. I specialize in immigration evaluations that support asylum cases, U and T visas, VAWA, and hardship waivers. My extensive background in psychosocial evaluations helps strengthen these applications. I work closely with immigration attorneys to evaluate the mental health impacts of separation and deportation.
I use trauma-informed methodology in performing mental health evaluations.
I am a bilingual and bicultural licensed therapist (Russian-English) with 15 years of experience, practicing virtually in California, New York, Florida, Washington, North Carolina, Michigan, and Connecticut. I specialize in immigration evaluations that support asylum cases, U and T visas, VAWA, and hardship waivers. My extensive background in psychosocial evaluations helps strengthen these applications. I work closely with immigration attorneys to evaluate the mental health impacts of separation and deportation.
(619) 586-5995 View (619) 586-5995
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Kristina A Bailey
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, BA
Serves Area
Reaching out for mental health treatment can be intimidating but do trust that therapy is a supportive and nurturing environment, and I look forward to helping you in this journey. I especially enjoy working with the military community and with couples in helping them find the answers they are searching for.
Reaching out for mental health treatment can be intimidating but do trust that therapy is a supportive and nurturing environment, and I look forward to helping you in this journey. I especially enjoy working with the military community and with couples in helping them find the answers they are searching for.
(858) 786-0297 View (858) 786-0297
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Amy Cubbison
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
Just a warm welcome and inventory taking, I wanna hear about their life and their attachment style, and you know what trauma they had.
My name is Amy Cubbison. I'm a mother of three adult children. I've always been an empath and wanted to help others so I'm doing what I've always wanted to do. I am open to working with clients who want to get help and are aware of some of the things they want to work on I use CBT DBT, EMDR, positive psychology, and motivational interviewing.
Just a warm welcome and inventory taking, I wanna hear about their life and their attachment style, and you know what trauma they had.
My name is Amy Cubbison. I'm a mother of three adult children. I've always been an empath and wanted to help others so I'm doing what I've always wanted to do. I am open to working with clients who want to get help and are aware of some of the things they want to work on I use CBT DBT, EMDR, positive psychology, and motivational interviewing.
(424) 476-0073 View (424) 476-0073
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Tonsinetta James
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
She has extensive expertise in clinical assessment, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and program management for clients with complex mental health, trauma, and substance use disorders.
With more than 20 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, Ms. James brings a wealth of knowledge to her therapeutic partnerships. She supports clients to achieve lasting positive change by addressing emotional, behavioral, and life challenges through evidence-based therapy, practical coping tools, and personalized goals.
She has extensive expertise in clinical assessment, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and program management for clients with complex mental health, trauma, and substance use disorders.
With more than 20 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, Ms. James brings a wealth of knowledge to her therapeutic partnerships. She supports clients to achieve lasting positive change by addressing emotional, behavioral, and life challenges through evidence-based therapy, practical coping tools, and personalized goals.
(949) 203-8806 View (949) 203-8806
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Jennifer Shanks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
I specialize in working with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and life transitions.
Hi there, I'm Jennifer! If you're feeling stuck, lost, overwhelmed, and don't know what to do, I help individuals navigate through life's challenges and create lasting change. I provide an empathic, nonjudgmental space to explore your feelings and needs. Healing occurs through self-awareness, connection, and empowerment, and together we can start your journey. Everyone has a unique story, and I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your goals. I strive to provide a supportive environment that is both person-centered and collaborative. It is also rooted in evidence-based treatments such as cognitive and experiential therapies.
I specialize in working with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and life transitions.
Hi there, I'm Jennifer! If you're feeling stuck, lost, overwhelmed, and don't know what to do, I help individuals navigate through life's challenges and create lasting change. I provide an empathic, nonjudgmental space to explore your feelings and needs. Healing occurs through self-awareness, connection, and empowerment, and together we can start your journey. Everyone has a unique story, and I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your goals. I strive to provide a supportive environment that is both person-centered and collaborative. It is also rooted in evidence-based treatments such as cognitive and experiential therapies.
(424) 728-2294 View (424) 728-2294
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Jennifer Vigil
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
I work from a trauma-informed, attachment lens, and use Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Processing (AEDP), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) as foundations for therapy, yet adapt from person to person and honor you as an individual.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. If you are finding yourself in a place where you feel confused, stuck, or dissatisfied with certain areas of your life, I am here to help you understand why and what needs to change. I understand this process can feel overwhelming, so developing safety and comfort in our sessions is my priority and what allows for the transformation to happen! In our work together, you will find us developing a safe and connected relationship to be able to find more adaptive, effective ways to navigate your emotions and the life experiences you are encountering.
I work from a trauma-informed, attachment lens, and use Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Processing (AEDP), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) as foundations for therapy, yet adapt from person to person and honor you as an individual.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. If you are finding yourself in a place where you feel confused, stuck, or dissatisfied with certain areas of your life, I am here to help you understand why and what needs to change. I understand this process can feel overwhelming, so developing safety and comfort in our sessions is my priority and what allows for the transformation to happen! In our work together, you will find us developing a safe and connected relationship to be able to find more adaptive, effective ways to navigate your emotions and the life experiences you are encountering.
(949) 997-0376 View (949) 997-0376
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Alcohol Detox San Diego | Drug Rehabs San Diego
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, RADT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Best alcohol detox San Diego and drug rehabs San Diego near me Escondido, California providing inpatient, intensive outpatient and alcohol and drug detox centers. When seeking drug rehabs La Jolla substance abuse rehabilitation centers it's critical to find evidence based addiction treatment. The detoxification process and continues in inpatient residential and IOP treatments. A large amount of people that need addiction treatment medical care around drug rehabs San Diego. We teach relapse prevention and include the 12-steps at all of our facilities. We at drug rehabs Escondido can help you today.
Best alcohol detox San Diego and drug rehabs San Diego near me Escondido, California providing inpatient, intensive outpatient and alcohol and drug detox centers. When seeking drug rehabs La Jolla substance abuse rehabilitation centers it's critical to find evidence based addiction treatment. The detoxification process and continues in inpatient residential and IOP treatments. A large amount of people that need addiction treatment medical care around drug rehabs San Diego. We teach relapse prevention and include the 12-steps at all of our facilities. We at drug rehabs Escondido can help you today.
(442) 233-3478 View (442) 233-3478
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Andrea Sartor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
Hi, I'm Andrea Sartor a licensed Marriage Family Therapist in California. I have over 15 years of experience working with clients of all ages and backgrounds but I specialize in seeing adults and couples. I've practiced in both the US and the UK, and I've built a successful online private practice since 2019.
Hi, I'm Andrea Sartor a licensed Marriage Family Therapist in California. I have over 15 years of experience working with clients of all ages and backgrounds but I specialize in seeing adults and couples. I've practiced in both the US and the UK, and I've built a successful online private practice since 2019.
(747) 269-1964 View (747) 269-1964
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Maria Herrera
Psychologist, LCP
Serves Area
I am extensively trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and recently trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization) for trauma.
I will support and guide you to create the tools to process through stressful situations, reduce symptoms, and improve your daily functioning. Processing life challenges to resolve and heal from them can be life-changing. You will be given the support to gain insight and implement new ways to cope with challenges in an effective and empowering way.
I am extensively trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and recently trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization) for trauma.
I will support and guide you to create the tools to process through stressful situations, reduce symptoms, and improve your daily functioning. Processing life challenges to resolve and heal from them can be life-changing. You will be given the support to gain insight and implement new ways to cope with challenges in an effective and empowering way.
(619) 837-7939 View (619) 837-7939
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Joan Salat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BCD
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work both with individuals and couples, with much experience in working with chronic and terminal illnesses, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, trauma, life adjustments and couples issues including betrayals and sexuality I customize my treatment specifically for the individuals/couples sitting with me.
Do you ever ask yourself, "My partner and I are successful in so many ways, why does our relationship feel so painfully disconnected?" Allow me to guide you in restoring the connection you once enjoyed together. Damaged trust, anger, infidelity, money problems, lack of sex, intimacy and affection are among the problems that can erode a relationship. I will provide you with tools that will help you move towards rebuilding trust, closeness and integrity in the relationship. I will also teach you how to effectively get what you want from your partner and the relationship. About 50% of my practice is couples, 50% is individual therapy.
I work both with individuals and couples, with much experience in working with chronic and terminal illnesses, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, trauma, life adjustments and couples issues including betrayals and sexuality I customize my treatment specifically for the individuals/couples sitting with me.
Do you ever ask yourself, "My partner and I are successful in so many ways, why does our relationship feel so painfully disconnected?" Allow me to guide you in restoring the connection you once enjoyed together. Damaged trust, anger, infidelity, money problems, lack of sex, intimacy and affection are among the problems that can erode a relationship. I will provide you with tools that will help you move towards rebuilding trust, closeness and integrity in the relationship. I will also teach you how to effectively get what you want from your partner and the relationship. About 50% of my practice is couples, 50% is individual therapy.
(858) 386-4822 View (858) 386-4822

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