Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Freedom, CA
I have years of experience working with clients with diagnoses of depression, anxiety, and trauma, as well as working with neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ clients.
I believe it is important to understand an individual's complex history including attachments, trauma, and the positives, and use this information to comprehend why a person has come to be who they are, and their cognitive processes. Additionally, I like to use this understanding to support in improving one's symptoms and behaviors.
I have years of experience working with clients with diagnoses of depression, anxiety, and trauma, as well as working with neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ clients.
I believe it is important to understand an individual's complex history including attachments, trauma, and the positives, and use this information to comprehend why a person has come to be who they are, and their cognitive processes. Additionally, I like to use this understanding to support in improving one's symptoms and behaviors.
Having studying Mindfulness for the past 30+ years I have created evidence based Cognitive Behavioral / Mindfulness tools that help people face life crises by recognizing their own wisdom, resources, and the ability to exercise choice. This mind/body approach to health utilizes relaxation and focus tools that you can learn easily and use anywhere, anytime. You focus on what you can control to achieve your goals. These programs compliment the best medical treatment.
Having studying Mindfulness for the past 30+ years I have created evidence based Cognitive Behavioral / Mindfulness tools that help people face life crises by recognizing their own wisdom, resources, and the ability to exercise choice. This mind/body approach to health utilizes relaxation and focus tools that you can learn easily and use anywhere, anytime. You focus on what you can control to achieve your goals. These programs compliment the best medical treatment.
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Sometimes having compassion for ourselves is much harder than extending compassion to others. It’s difficult when we are dealing with thoughts that convince us we are broken or stuck, or when we are facing issues that seem larger than us, issues that appear beyond what our personal power can handle. Along with these thoughts of uncertainty come feelings such as anxiety, sadness, shame, and grief, all of which we struggle to avoid which can make living a valued existence appear difficult or impossible. Yet it is. You don’t need to go it alone. I can see that power within you, even if you are unable to see this in yourself.
Sometimes having compassion for ourselves is much harder than extending compassion to others. It’s difficult when we are dealing with thoughts that convince us we are broken or stuck, or when we are facing issues that seem larger than us, issues that appear beyond what our personal power can handle. Along with these thoughts of uncertainty come feelings such as anxiety, sadness, shame, and grief, all of which we struggle to avoid which can make living a valued existence appear difficult or impossible. Yet it is. You don’t need to go it alone. I can see that power within you, even if you are unable to see this in yourself.
The group's use of different modalities, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, and trauma-focused therapy, allows for a tailored and holistic approach to treatment that addresses the unique needs and goals of each client.
Our mission is to help clients achieve balance and recover from the various issues they may be dealing with, including trauma, addiction, PTSD, and mood disorders. Our integrated approach utilizes process-oriented psychotherapy, mindfulness interventions, DBT, and EMDR to help clients gain a greater sense of well-being and foster their own ability to heal. Jason Murphy, MA, LMFT, is the owner and clinical director of TRT Group and has decades of experience working with a diverse population in various settings. With a deep-seated understanding and training in Buddhist psychology, he brings a unique set of solutions to his clients and his team.
The group's use of different modalities, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, and trauma-focused therapy, allows for a tailored and holistic approach to treatment that addresses the unique needs and goals of each client.
Our mission is to help clients achieve balance and recover from the various issues they may be dealing with, including trauma, addiction, PTSD, and mood disorders. Our integrated approach utilizes process-oriented psychotherapy, mindfulness interventions, DBT, and EMDR to help clients gain a greater sense of well-being and foster their own ability to heal. Jason Murphy, MA, LMFT, is the owner and clinical director of TRT Group and has decades of experience working with a diverse population in various settings. With a deep-seated understanding and training in Buddhist psychology, he brings a unique set of solutions to his clients and his team.
My approach is somatic and trauma-informed, integrating CBT, CPT, and DBT skills to build practical tools while supporting emotional awareness and regulation.
I work with young adults and adults who often appear high-functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected internally. Many are navigating stress, life transitions, or past experiences that continue to show up in daily life. It can feel like getting stuck in overthinking, emotional burnout, or difficulty slowing down, even when things look “fine” from the outside. Together, we work to understand these patterns and find ways to feel more grounded, present, and intentional in your life.
My approach is somatic and trauma-informed, integrating CBT, CPT, and DBT skills to build practical tools while supporting emotional awareness and regulation.
I work with young adults and adults who often appear high-functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected internally. Many are navigating stress, life transitions, or past experiences that continue to show up in daily life. It can feel like getting stuck in overthinking, emotional burnout, or difficulty slowing down, even when things look “fine” from the outside. Together, we work to understand these patterns and find ways to feel more grounded, present, and intentional in your life.
Or perhaps past trauma and loss still feel raw, keeping you trapped, making it difficult to move forward.
With postgraduate degrees from Stanford University and Santa Clara University, I work with individuals, couples, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. I’m particularly passionate about supporting clients through relational challenges, trauma, stress, anxiety, life transitions, grief, parenting, and intercultural and interracial dynamics.
Or perhaps past trauma and loss still feel raw, keeping you trapped, making it difficult to move forward.
With postgraduate degrees from Stanford University and Santa Clara University, I work with individuals, couples, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. I’m particularly passionate about supporting clients through relational challenges, trauma, stress, anxiety, life transitions, grief, parenting, and intercultural and interracial dynamics.
I have extensive experience in helping clients with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, issues of identity pertaining to sexual orientation, and non-traditional relationship structures.
Therapy isn't just a space where we develop insight into how we got to where we are, but a space that we take to consider who we want to move forward into becoming. You make sense in context, and it's in that context that we'll work together to support you in overcoming barriers to becoming the version of yourself you strive to be.
I have extensive experience in helping clients with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, issues of identity pertaining to sexual orientation, and non-traditional relationship structures.
Therapy isn't just a space where we develop insight into how we got to where we are, but a space that we take to consider who we want to move forward into becoming. You make sense in context, and it's in that context that we'll work together to support you in overcoming barriers to becoming the version of yourself you strive to be.
As a therapist, my goal is to teach you skills and strategies through evidenced based practices in order to manage life stressors and/or trauma and achieve a more fulfilling life.
I have been in the mental health field since 2008, and I have worked in a variety of settings throughout California such as public schools, county agencies, non-profits, and private homes. Additionally, I have experience providing services to diverse populations of adolescents, adults, and families.
As a therapist, my goal is to teach you skills and strategies through evidenced based practices in order to manage life stressors and/or trauma and achieve a more fulfilling life.
I have been in the mental health field since 2008, and I have worked in a variety of settings throughout California such as public schools, county agencies, non-profits, and private homes. Additionally, I have experience providing services to diverse populations of adolescents, adults, and families.
Your being on this site reflects your hope that at a time of vulnerability your can find someone who will assist and accompany you through your pain. I believe that everyone, no matter if they are dealing with depression, anxiety, or have been through intense abuse and/or neglect have within them a deeper part of themselves that is untouched and whole. Together we alleviate shame, fear and aloneness so that you can go beyond your defenses, explore your inner life and have new experiences that allow for your ability to tap into your healing and adaptive aspects of yourself.
Your being on this site reflects your hope that at a time of vulnerability your can find someone who will assist and accompany you through your pain. I believe that everyone, no matter if they are dealing with depression, anxiety, or have been through intense abuse and/or neglect have within them a deeper part of themselves that is untouched and whole. Together we alleviate shame, fear and aloneness so that you can go beyond your defenses, explore your inner life and have new experiences that allow for your ability to tap into your healing and adaptive aspects of yourself.
What I’m most passionate about is helping people become free—free from old trauma, unhealthy conditioning, and patterns that no longer serve them. My work is about guiding you back to a clear, whole sense of self where you feel alive, engaged, and able to face life’s challenges with humor, spirit, and trust in yourself and others.
My therapy style is warm, grounded, and deeply exploratory. I help clients look beneath the surface of their struggles to uncover the root causes, bringing a holistic perspective and a practical toolbox to open new pathways toward clarity, understanding, and real change.
What I’m most passionate about is helping people become free—free from old trauma, unhealthy conditioning, and patterns that no longer serve them. My work is about guiding you back to a clear, whole sense of self where you feel alive, engaged, and able to face life’s challenges with humor, spirit, and trust in yourself and others.
My therapy style is warm, grounded, and deeply exploratory. I help clients look beneath the surface of their struggles to uncover the root causes, bringing a holistic perspective and a practical toolbox to open new pathways toward clarity, understanding, and real change.
Adoption Collective is committed to providing ethical and competent specialized services for all members of the adoption constellation. Nina Anderson, LCSW offers Counseling, Education, and Consultation Services in the area of Adoption and Family Formation. As the founder of Adoption Collective, Nina recognized the need for personalized support for those involved in the adoption process. Nina provides counseling to pre-adoptive and adoptive parents, expectant/birth parents, and adoptees, and supports Post Adoption Contact Relationships.
Adoption Collective is committed to providing ethical and competent specialized services for all members of the adoption constellation. Nina Anderson, LCSW offers Counseling, Education, and Consultation Services in the area of Adoption and Family Formation. As the founder of Adoption Collective, Nina recognized the need for personalized support for those involved in the adoption process. Nina provides counseling to pre-adoptive and adoptive parents, expectant/birth parents, and adoptees, and supports Post Adoption Contact Relationships.
Whether you're navigating trauma, burnout, a major life transition, or patterns that keep pulling you back, I offer a steady, nonjudgmental space to slow down, make sense of what's happening, and build something more sustainable.
With over 10 years in mental health, I bring a trauma-informed, culturally aware perspective to every session — focused on your whole story, not just your symptoms.
Whether you're navigating trauma, burnout, a major life transition, or patterns that keep pulling you back, I offer a steady, nonjudgmental space to slow down, make sense of what's happening, and build something more sustainable.
With over 10 years in mental health, I bring a trauma-informed, culturally aware perspective to every session — focused on your whole story, not just your symptoms.
With extensive experience treating devastating anxiety, major depression, Bipolar disorders, and complex trauma, I specialize in helping individuals through seemingly impossible situations.
Board-certified clinical psychologist with 10 years of hospital experience. I've seen it all, specializing in severe mental health issues and trauma. I treat anxiety, depression, Bipolar disorders, and PTSD, offering personalized therapy for life's toughest challenges – from relationship crises to abuse and loss. My approach uses evidence-based techniques.
With extensive experience treating devastating anxiety, major depression, Bipolar disorders, and complex trauma, I specialize in helping individuals through seemingly impossible situations.
Board-certified clinical psychologist with 10 years of hospital experience. I've seen it all, specializing in severe mental health issues and trauma. I treat anxiety, depression, Bipolar disorders, and PTSD, offering personalized therapy for life's toughest challenges – from relationship crises to abuse and loss. My approach uses evidence-based techniques.
With over 10 years of experience in behavioral health across Monterey County, I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and substance use recovery.
My approach is both clinical and holistic. I integrate evidence-based practices like EMDR with a broader understanding of how the mind and body are connected. This allows us to not only manage symptoms, but to explore and shift the deeper patterns that may be keeping you feeling stuck or disconnected. I also offer leadership coaching.
With over 10 years of experience in behavioral health across Monterey County, I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and substance use recovery.
My approach is both clinical and holistic. I integrate evidence-based practices like EMDR with a broader understanding of how the mind and body are connected. This allows us to not only manage symptoms, but to explore and shift the deeper patterns that may be keeping you feeling stuck or disconnected. I also offer leadership coaching.
I have over 20 years experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, adults, families, first responders, and the veteran population. I enjoy working in the areas of trauma, parenting, blended families, and assisting people in redefining themselves and finding meaning after major life changes. I tailor my therapeutic approach to the needs of each client and often utilize CBT, solution focused, behavioral, and narrative therapies in my practice.
I have over 20 years experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, adults, families, first responders, and the veteran population. I enjoy working in the areas of trauma, parenting, blended families, and assisting people in redefining themselves and finding meaning after major life changes. I tailor my therapeutic approach to the needs of each client and often utilize CBT, solution focused, behavioral, and narrative therapies in my practice.
My primary areas of expertise are issues of trauma (early or recent), grief and loss, sexual abuse, substance abuse, divorce and blended family issues.
It's not easy to look for a therapist. I talk to many nervous people who question if counseling and therapy work. They usually leave my office relaxed, sometimes laughing, most importantly hopeful. My job is to first of all provide a safe space for your self-exploration. I am endlessly fascinated by the growth that happens when people feel safe and not judged. I invite you to be your "uncensored self" because only when we accept who we are; are we open to change.
My primary areas of expertise are issues of trauma (early or recent), grief and loss, sexual abuse, substance abuse, divorce and blended family issues.
It's not easy to look for a therapist. I talk to many nervous people who question if counseling and therapy work. They usually leave my office relaxed, sometimes laughing, most importantly hopeful. My job is to first of all provide a safe space for your self-exploration. I am endlessly fascinated by the growth that happens when people feel safe and not judged. I invite you to be your "uncensored self" because only when we accept who we are; are we open to change.
Whether you’re navigating trauma, life transitions, identity exploration, anxiety, or other concerns, my goal is to provide steady support, practical tools.
In our first session, we’ll focus on getting to know each other and creating a space where you feel comfortable and supported. We’ll go over confidentiality, talk about what’s bringing you to therapy, and explore your goals at a pace that feels right for you.
Whether you’re navigating trauma, life transitions, identity exploration, anxiety, or other concerns, my goal is to provide steady support, practical tools.
In our first session, we’ll focus on getting to know each other and creating a space where you feel comfortable and supported. We’ll go over confidentiality, talk about what’s bringing you to therapy, and explore your goals at a pace that feels right for you.
With a relational approach that includes CBT and trauma deactivation, I invite clients to explore past relationships and how they influence current patterns.
At Santa Cruz Therapy Collective, I enjoy working with parents who are struggling with anxiety, isolation, conflict, and loss of self. The parenting experience is not always what people anticipate - instead of joy there is worry, insecurity, and overwhelm. By providing perinatal and parenting-specific techniques and research-based support for symptom relief, I help to normalize these common experiences and improve the family's sense of wellness. Our work together provides relief from suffering, harmony in relationships, and joyful attunement with children.
With a relational approach that includes CBT and trauma deactivation, I invite clients to explore past relationships and how they influence current patterns.
At Santa Cruz Therapy Collective, I enjoy working with parents who are struggling with anxiety, isolation, conflict, and loss of self. The parenting experience is not always what people anticipate - instead of joy there is worry, insecurity, and overwhelm. By providing perinatal and parenting-specific techniques and research-based support for symptom relief, I help to normalize these common experiences and improve the family's sense of wellness. Our work together provides relief from suffering, harmony in relationships, and joyful attunement with children.
I've been working in the MH field for approximately 15 years with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, anger, addiction, identity issues, low self-esteem, relationship issues, with life transitions and other areas.
Waitlist/Lista de Espera:
Hola, It is very normal to feel fear and anxiety when seeking help, but if you take the next step we can work collaboratively to help promote growth and healing moving forward. I utilize a holistic, strength based approach and a solution focused model to help strengthen the skills you already have while developing more effective tools to manage current stressors. Throughout my career, I have learned the importance of self-determination, meeting clients where they are and providing a safe space to process emotions and unresolved issues.
I've been working in the MH field for approximately 15 years with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, anger, addiction, identity issues, low self-esteem, relationship issues, with life transitions and other areas.
Waitlist/Lista de Espera:
Hola, It is very normal to feel fear and anxiety when seeking help, but if you take the next step we can work collaboratively to help promote growth and healing moving forward. I utilize a holistic, strength based approach and a solution focused model to help strengthen the skills you already have while developing more effective tools to manage current stressors. Throughout my career, I have learned the importance of self-determination, meeting clients where they are and providing a safe space to process emotions and unresolved issues.
I'm comfortable working many types of issues including trauma, PTSD, ACA, sexual abuse, panic attacks or phobias, anxiety or depression, losses or relationship breakups, people with mysterious physical ailments.
I can help by guiding, providing encouragement, support and validation. Leading you through the negative experience to a more empowered stance and more positive outlook. I work a lot with sexual abuse recovery and trauma recovery. I'm also comfortable with doing Safe and Sound Protocol (Stephen Porges,) Polyvagal Informed, EMDR, Hypnosis and Sensorimotor.
I'm comfortable working many types of issues including trauma, PTSD, ACA, sexual abuse, panic attacks or phobias, anxiety or depression, losses or relationship breakups, people with mysterious physical ailments.
I can help by guiding, providing encouragement, support and validation. Leading you through the negative experience to a more empowered stance and more positive outlook. I work a lot with sexual abuse recovery and trauma recovery. I'm also comfortable with doing Safe and Sound Protocol (Stephen Porges,) Polyvagal Informed, EMDR, Hypnosis and Sensorimotor.
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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.