Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Lafayette, CA
I am inspired and honored to work with adults who are motivated to heal and release the negative internal stories, especially from trauma, that have dictated their behavior in order to create their own life worth living.
I blend a mixture of trainings in trauma specific modalities including somatic IFS, Brainspotting, EMDR, compassionate care and overall integration of body work. I specialize in healing the mind and body relationship. I deeply value that a variety of individualized approaches is vital to the overall success of the therapeutic relationship.
I am inspired and honored to work with adults who are motivated to heal and release the negative internal stories, especially from trauma, that have dictated their behavior in order to create their own life worth living.
I blend a mixture of trainings in trauma specific modalities including somatic IFS, Brainspotting, EMDR, compassionate care and overall integration of body work. I specialize in healing the mind and body relationship. I deeply value that a variety of individualized approaches is vital to the overall success of the therapeutic relationship.
Hi! I am accepting new clients. I’m passionate about guiding individuals through difficult transitions toward living without limiting beliefs, doubts, and insecurities. We often mistake our limiting beliefs as truths about ourselves. Once we learn to meet ourselves with love and kindness, we start to heal. I'm here to guide you through your obstacles to clarity and inner freedom.
Hi! I am accepting new clients. I’m passionate about guiding individuals through difficult transitions toward living without limiting beliefs, doubts, and insecurities. We often mistake our limiting beliefs as truths about ourselves. Once we learn to meet ourselves with love and kindness, we start to heal. I'm here to guide you through your obstacles to clarity and inner freedom.
Whether you're finding your own childhood experiences being triggered by your child's or partner's behavior today; a working parent attempting to balance competing needs of your workplace, partner, or child; feeling overwhelmed by life transitions (ie. divorce, loss of a loved one, new job, etc), suffering from perinatal anxiety or depression, or someone who has experienced a trauma or distressing memory and wants to be free of its grip, I welcome you.
While I use a number of therapeutic approaches, my primary approach to working with you therapeutically is AEDP, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy. AEDP is an integration of many approaches, such as attachment theory, mindfulness, somatic healing, and psychodynamic theory. I also utilize EMDR for trauma treatment and CBT as needed.
Whether you're finding your own childhood experiences being triggered by your child's or partner's behavior today; a working parent attempting to balance competing needs of your workplace, partner, or child; feeling overwhelmed by life transitions (ie. divorce, loss of a loved one, new job, etc), suffering from perinatal anxiety or depression, or someone who has experienced a trauma or distressing memory and wants to be free of its grip, I welcome you.
While I use a number of therapeutic approaches, my primary approach to working with you therapeutically is AEDP, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy. AEDP is an integration of many approaches, such as attachment theory, mindfulness, somatic healing, and psychodynamic theory. I also utilize EMDR for trauma treatment and CBT as needed.
I specialize in : General Anxiety and Depression, Grief and Loss, Pre and Postpartum Depression and Anxiety, Recovery from trauma (EMDR), Codependency for family members and friends struggling with living with or loving someone in active addiction.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, stressed, confused, angry and/or anxious? Struggling with challenges of parenting, relationships and work-life balance? Together we will create a safe space for you to explore where you are stuck and how to work with your unique challenges. My intention as your therapist is to approach our work with compassion, curiosity and unconditional positive regard for your process. I truly believe in your innate ability to heal and recover from painful experiences, improve feelings of self-worth and satisfaction with your relationships and overall sense of well-being.
I specialize in : General Anxiety and Depression, Grief and Loss, Pre and Postpartum Depression and Anxiety, Recovery from trauma (EMDR), Codependency for family members and friends struggling with living with or loving someone in active addiction.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, stressed, confused, angry and/or anxious? Struggling with challenges of parenting, relationships and work-life balance? Together we will create a safe space for you to explore where you are stuck and how to work with your unique challenges. My intention as your therapist is to approach our work with compassion, curiosity and unconditional positive regard for your process. I truly believe in your innate ability to heal and recover from painful experiences, improve feelings of self-worth and satisfaction with your relationships and overall sense of well-being.
My work focuses on supporting individuals navigating PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
Trauma can push the nervous system into states of hyperarousal (anxiety, panic, anger) or shutdown (numbness, dissociation), or both at the same time (resulting in chronic illness, overwhelm, fatigue). Somatic Experiencing works with these states directly, helping you gradually return to balance and a sense of safety.
My work focuses on supporting individuals navigating PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
Trauma can push the nervous system into states of hyperarousal (anxiety, panic, anger) or shutdown (numbness, dissociation), or both at the same time (resulting in chronic illness, overwhelm, fatigue). Somatic Experiencing works with these states directly, helping you gradually return to balance and a sense of safety.
Taking a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach, I will meet you in your stage of healing to empower you to integrate and understand your formative life experiences.
I specialize in working with teens, couples, and adults within the LGBTQIA+ community, and gender nonconforming, trans, polyamorous, and those who identify as kinky/sexually expansive. Additionally, I specialize in those with neurodivergence; ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, depression, PTSD, CPTSD, trauma, addiction, and self esteem issues.
Taking a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach, I will meet you in your stage of healing to empower you to integrate and understand your formative life experiences.
I specialize in working with teens, couples, and adults within the LGBTQIA+ community, and gender nonconforming, trans, polyamorous, and those who identify as kinky/sexually expansive. Additionally, I specialize in those with neurodivergence; ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, depression, PTSD, CPTSD, trauma, addiction, and self esteem issues.
My focus is working with individuals with PTSD and C- PTSD, ACOA, grief, disassociation, attachment wounds, relationship issues, and couples.
My belief is everything is interconnected. When we hurt in one area of our lives, often times the other areas hurt with it. As simple as it may sound, sometimes feeling our feelings can be hard work. Truly understanding and being honest with authentic selves can be challenging and sometimes scary. No one should have to do this alone. Together, we can deeply listen and nurture your authentic self to help you heal and grow. We are not just talking together, we are experiencing. To learn more, visit my website at: nakaimatherapy.com
My focus is working with individuals with PTSD and C- PTSD, ACOA, grief, disassociation, attachment wounds, relationship issues, and couples.
My belief is everything is interconnected. When we hurt in one area of our lives, often times the other areas hurt with it. As simple as it may sound, sometimes feeling our feelings can be hard work. Truly understanding and being honest with authentic selves can be challenging and sometimes scary. No one should have to do this alone. Together, we can deeply listen and nurture your authentic self to help you heal and grow. We are not just talking together, we are experiencing. To learn more, visit my website at: nakaimatherapy.com
For almost 30years I've treated depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relationship problems, as well as difficulties stemming from past abuse or trauma.
As a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS), many of my patients suffer from Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, and other related disorders such as negative body image, OCD, anxiety and/or depression. I also work with trauma and use EMDR both in person and online.
For almost 30years I've treated depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relationship problems, as well as difficulties stemming from past abuse or trauma.
As a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS), many of my patients suffer from Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, and other related disorders such as negative body image, OCD, anxiety and/or depression. I also work with trauma and use EMDR both in person and online.
I offer relationship therapy for adults and couples. I can help you improve your relationships if you have struggled with this throughout your life. Today, you may have challenges with family members. Perhaps you avoid conflict because you get anxious and don’t know what to say when someone is angry with you. Emotionally, you may shut down, go numb or explode. Perhaps you fear your partner will leave you, or you think you are better off alone. Maybe you don’t know who you are, or who you are meant to be, or you often have critical thoughts about yourself. Perhaps you suffer from ongoing anxiety or depression without a known cause.
I offer relationship therapy for adults and couples. I can help you improve your relationships if you have struggled with this throughout your life. Today, you may have challenges with family members. Perhaps you avoid conflict because you get anxious and don’t know what to say when someone is angry with you. Emotionally, you may shut down, go numb or explode. Perhaps you fear your partner will leave you, or you think you are better off alone. Maybe you don’t know who you are, or who you are meant to be, or you often have critical thoughts about yourself. Perhaps you suffer from ongoing anxiety or depression without a known cause.
My special interests are: EMDR for trauma; life transitions such as aging, grief, divorce, and retirement.
For those struggling with anxiety and/or depression due to combat experience, domestic violence, crime, and childhood sexual abuse, I offer EMDR therapy. Adult children of alcoholics (ACA) who are driven to make bad choices because of a worldview distorted by their chaotic childhood can also benefit.
My special interests are: EMDR for trauma; life transitions such as aging, grief, divorce, and retirement.
For those struggling with anxiety and/or depression due to combat experience, domestic violence, crime, and childhood sexual abuse, I offer EMDR therapy. Adult children of alcoholics (ACA) who are driven to make bad choices because of a worldview distorted by their chaotic childhood can also benefit.
We all need support because at times life can be difficult. It may be enough to talk with friends or other people you trust but sometimes not. Maybe you are feeling alone or not connected with yourself and people around you. Therapy can be a way to help you reconnect. I offer a genuine environment in which we look together how you can get back on track. I believe that connection is a basic human need: being connected with yourself and with the people around you. This is a core value in all of my work.
We all need support because at times life can be difficult. It may be enough to talk with friends or other people you trust but sometimes not. Maybe you are feeling alone or not connected with yourself and people around you. Therapy can be a way to help you reconnect. I offer a genuine environment in which we look together how you can get back on track. I believe that connection is a basic human need: being connected with yourself and with the people around you. This is a core value in all of my work.
I believe my clients are the experts of their own lives. I use a Solution-Focused Brief Therapy approach, drawing on each person’s strengths and cultural background. As an Asian male therapist and immigrant, I aim to create a supportive and culturally humble environment where clients feel empowered and heard, especially those seeking a male perspective or role model, to explore their concerns and strengths.
I believe my clients are the experts of their own lives. I use a Solution-Focused Brief Therapy approach, drawing on each person’s strengths and cultural background. As an Asian male therapist and immigrant, I aim to create a supportive and culturally humble environment where clients feel empowered and heard, especially those seeking a male perspective or role model, to explore their concerns and strengths.
My Habits Into Health framework is a depth-oriented, skills-based process that helps clients find recovery from chronic health and addiction issues — as well as the trauma they have in common.
Many of my clients are working professionals, mostly women, ages mid-30s into their 60s. If they’re in relationships or married, they usually have children. A number of my clients ask for my help in sorting out issues in their relationships with partners, family members, co-workers, and supervisors.
My Habits Into Health framework is a depth-oriented, skills-based process that helps clients find recovery from chronic health and addiction issues — as well as the trauma they have in common.
Many of my clients are working professionals, mostly women, ages mid-30s into their 60s. If they’re in relationships or married, they usually have children. A number of my clients ask for my help in sorting out issues in their relationships with partners, family members, co-workers, and supervisors.
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with suicidal ideation, depression, self-harm, anxiety, and trauma, including sexual abuse.
In addition, I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating grief, intimacy concerns, communication challenges, parenting, and life transitions. My goal is to foster healthier behaviors, enhance communication skills, and support clients in building fulfilling lives and relationships.
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with suicidal ideation, depression, self-harm, anxiety, and trauma, including sexual abuse.
In addition, I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating grief, intimacy concerns, communication challenges, parenting, and life transitions. My goal is to foster healthier behaviors, enhance communication skills, and support clients in building fulfilling lives and relationships.
I specialize in trauma and PTSD (including “big-T” and “little-t” trauma), ADHD, anxiety, depression, family changes, and developmental transitions.
I believe each person has an innate capacity for growth, and my role is to offer a grounded space where you feel deeply seen and supported. I find that my specialty working with adults, is founded in my own journey navigating a complex, blended family. I use EMDR for trauma processing and a mixture of other treatment approaches based on your needs.
I specialize in trauma and PTSD (including “big-T” and “little-t” trauma), ADHD, anxiety, depression, family changes, and developmental transitions.
I believe each person has an innate capacity for growth, and my role is to offer a grounded space where you feel deeply seen and supported. I find that my specialty working with adults, is founded in my own journey navigating a complex, blended family. I use EMDR for trauma processing and a mixture of other treatment approaches based on your needs.
Our pursuit of a good life can be deeply affected by the current world situations. We may be struggling not only in our personal lives but also by difficult worldly events such as climate change, the economy, retirement, health care and many more. When the world doesn't feel safe, it's more difficult to tolerate the emotions, sensations, and thoughts arising inside of us, making us turn toward old coping mechanisms This will not heal us. We need to build the confidence to be with and understand our inner experiences no matter what! This is our pathway to truly heal and live a more peaceful and meaningful life in the world.
Our pursuit of a good life can be deeply affected by the current world situations. We may be struggling not only in our personal lives but also by difficult worldly events such as climate change, the economy, retirement, health care and many more. When the world doesn't feel safe, it's more difficult to tolerate the emotions, sensations, and thoughts arising inside of us, making us turn toward old coping mechanisms This will not heal us. We need to build the confidence to be with and understand our inner experiences no matter what! This is our pathway to truly heal and live a more peaceful and meaningful life in the world.
Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, past trauma, relationship issues, burnout or body image, I am here to help you navigate these feelings and offer a path forward.
I help young and middle age adults struggling with complex trauma, mood and eating disorders. My work focuses on supporting you to best navigate painful emotions and target ineffective behaviors, habits and beliefs. I have worked in various mental health settings including non-profit organizations, schools, hospitals, law enforcement, and private practice.
Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, past trauma, relationship issues, burnout or body image, I am here to help you navigate these feelings and offer a path forward.
I help young and middle age adults struggling with complex trauma, mood and eating disorders. My work focuses on supporting you to best navigate painful emotions and target ineffective behaviors, habits and beliefs. I have worked in various mental health settings including non-profit organizations, schools, hospitals, law enforcement, and private practice.
I specialize in working with adults and adolescents whom have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, creative blocks, ADHD, chronic somatic pains and/or are experiencing grief and loss.
I am a Psychoanalyst and also do psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I also have a background in art therapy and sandtray. I also offer consultation and Supervision.
I specialize in working with adults and adolescents whom have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, creative blocks, ADHD, chronic somatic pains and/or are experiencing grief and loss.
I am a Psychoanalyst and also do psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I also have a background in art therapy and sandtray. I also offer consultation and Supervision.
I have specialized training to treat trauma.
In addition to talk therapy I can provide EMDR therapy, mindfulness based therapy and IFS. I have experience working with people with severe mental illness and thoughts of suicide. And as a MAPS trained clinician, I can provide integration for plant based medicine. I am happy to help you where every you are in your healing journey.
I have specialized training to treat trauma.
In addition to talk therapy I can provide EMDR therapy, mindfulness based therapy and IFS. I have experience working with people with severe mental illness and thoughts of suicide. And as a MAPS trained clinician, I can provide integration for plant based medicine. I am happy to help you where every you are in your healing journey.
I offer strategies and tools for College age students and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, self-harming behavior, and trauma.
I integrate several approaches in order to provide effective therapy. Including Hakomi (a mindfulness based psychotherapy), CBT, Internal Family Systems, Psychodynamic, EMDR, and a trauma informed approach. The emphasis of therapy is to bring more awareness to the areas of your life where you are stuck, confused or out of balance.
I offer strategies and tools for College age students and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, self-harming behavior, and trauma.
I integrate several approaches in order to provide effective therapy. Including Hakomi (a mindfulness based psychotherapy), CBT, Internal Family Systems, Psychodynamic, EMDR, and a trauma informed approach. The emphasis of therapy is to bring more awareness to the areas of your life where you are stuck, confused or out of balance.
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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.