Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Fresno, CA

As a LMFT and TBRI Pracitioner, I have learned that many children, families, and individuals suffer from trauma . Often client's diagnosis of PTSD , Anxiety, Depression, Bi-Polar, and ADHD are related to early childhood and adult trauma , as well as a lack of early secure attachment to their primary caregiver. Recent studies in Neuroscience confirm that Neuropathways in the brain develop based on these traumas.

Life is full of wonder & beauty, as well as pain & heartbreak. Sometimes, & often, we go through life learning to hide parts of ourselves that have felt rejected, abandoned, hurt & so on. We learn to only give comfort and attention to parts of ourselves that have felt loved, happiness, and understanding. What we often don’t notice is how ignoring parts of ourselves that have felt pain can cause feelings of sadness, worry, trauma , low self-esteem, & much more. Often, we notice how our emotions, our thoughts, and our bodies react to certain situations that trigger those hidden parts to resurface, & then struggle with coping.

Even the hardiest hero needs a guide. Struggles with mental health often leave us feeling alone and hopeless. We'll often wander searching for help and healing. That journey doesn't need to be walked alone. Let me join you along that journey of discovery to help you find that inner strength and tap into the wisdom of your body to level up. I use a variety of techniques to help you hone the magic that is within you. I use a combination of EMDR, DBT, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy to unleash your creative strength to help you on that journey to be your best you.

My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, non-judgmental, and affirming space to explore life issues, help you process difficult past experiences, and to provide you with the support and guidance to help you to not just survive the day-to-day, but to heal and thrive. As a therapist, I utilize an integrative, eclectic approach based on each client’s needs. I have experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-focused techniques, humanistic approaches, and some somatic approaches.

You don't have to struggle alone. Let's work together to identify and understand what may be blocking you from feeling better. Acquire the tools needed for a fulfilling quality of life and for healthier relationships. Often, past and current issues can get in your way or cause excruciating internal conflict. I listen with empathy, with non-judgement, and help to empower individuals in areas where they feel stuck, exhausted, or defeated. You deserve to enjoy life! Give me a call, and we'll work through the blocks together. (Finding a therapist can seem overwhelming. Let's talk to see if your search ends here!)

What if you could get off the roller emotional coaster? Does it feel like your emotions are all over the place? You have big reactions when doing everyday things-like talking with your spouse, friends, people at work, taking the kids to the store. It always goes the same way. Your emotions get the best of you. You feel out of touch with who you really are and how you want your life to be. You feel on edge and notice that overwhelm is just a situation, interaction or comment away. You notice this keeps happening but you’re not sure what do about it? This is not who you want to be.

Hope & Healing Christian Counseling is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides Biblically-based counseling for adults, youth, couples and families.

Are you in need of healing from past traumas and old patterns that are keeping you from experiencing the life you deserve? I believe inside all of us there is an unharmable part that is our true-self. I see myself as a guide in the healing process, directing you back to your true-self, that often gets buried under cultural conditioning, other’s opinions, and inaccurate conclusions you drew as a child that became an unconscious belief system. I specialize in healing trauma , addiction, anxiety, and depression. I enjoy helping my clients regain a sense of empowerment by healing the past, allowing for an abundant and fulfilling future.

My personal goal as a therapist is to empower my clients to live the lives they value. My therapeutic approach encourages awareness of how our thoughts affect our feelings, helps people see how their past impacts their present and future, and assists families in becoming more connected.

Seeking support takes great courage so give yourself credit for getting here, right where you are. While I know it is difficult to open up and trust in someone for relief, I also know that nothing is more exhausting than staying miserable. My hope is that in our sessions you will find support in changing the things that may be causing you emotional pain, resolving the cause of unhealthy behaviors or thoughts and ultimately healing those things that hinder you from experiencing the life you want to live. It might just be time to mend emotional wounds and take back a sense of power and autonomy over your life.

If you are on the road to self-discovery and feel lost, hopeless or scared, I can help. Through my time in working in community mental health, I have obtained over 15 years of experience working with people who have mental illnesses and disabilities from many different walks of life. In seeking a therapist, you need not only someone who understands the components of your issues, but also one who understands you.

I want to help you grow and have a life worth living. I can help you to target life-threatening behaviors: all forms of suicidal and non-suicidal , self-injury, suicidal ideation, other behaviors engaged in for the purpose of causing bodily harm. I can help you to heal from emotional distress associated with trauma /disturbing life experience. The treatment can help you to be in the control of your emotions, to cope with stress and crises, improve relational skills, to be mindful of your thoughts, emotions , action urges, to recover from past trauma and memories of unpleasant events.

We often find ourselves members of "clubs" we never signed up for. Unexpected "club" memberships might include living with anxiety, complex ptsd / ptsd , divorce, single parenting, the challenges of fostering or adopting, loss of a loved one, on and on. Isolation and shame are common while navigating these "club memberships." My clients are tired of being tired, ready to move from paralysis to growth, and desperate for hope and healing. They want to believe they are worthy of love, hold intrinsic value, and have something positive to bring to the world. They want positive life change and healthy relationships with self and others.