Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Lafayette, CA
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Ines M Vaniman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with adults, teenagers, and families with different problems like stress, depression, anxiety, life transitions and
trauma
.
There are so many different reasons to seek therapy and it is my job to get you to where you want to get, as quickly as possible. I am a down to earth, experienced therapist. I use scientifically proven approaches, based on the needs and preferences of my patients. I focus on building strong relationships and providing a space where we can develop and implement a plan to make meaningful change happen. I have over 15 years of experience working in this field and feel very passionate about this work.

Kelley Shore
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
Verified
The focus of my practice is providing mental health support to adolescents, young adults, and their families. My experience includes being a crisis therapist for youth and young adults with the Mobile Response Team in Contra Costa County as well as working in a college setting. My specialization is working with clients that experience suicidal ideation, depression, self-harming behaviors, anxiety, and
trauma
including sexual abuse.
Waitlist for new clients

Rebecca Kraus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am passionate about helping others live more authentic, satisfying and functional lives! With almost 20 years of experience, my work draws from the latest research and extensive training in mind/body health, neuroscience, attachment and relationships, complex
trauma and PTSD
and mindfulness practice. My goal is to create a supportive and enriching environment where we can address your needs in a thoughtful, compassionate and effective manner.

Lisa Cohen Bennett
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
As a psychologist, teacher, mother and
trauma
specialist, I enjoy working with teens, young adults, adults and couples who are trying to feel better. If you are wanting to stop the challenging patterns in your life, we may be a good fit. If you are wanting to find (or re-find) the joy in life, we may be a good fit. If you are wondering how your history may be affecting your current life, we may be a good fit. If you are looking for a psychotherapist who will help you help yourself, we may be a good fit. You and I will develop a warm, accepting, compassionate environment where we work to establish hope. Give it a try!

Fritz Bixler
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about working with neurodivergent communities, as well as folks recovering from
trauma
and abuse.
My priority is helping you build a life beyond your wildest dreams. I am dedicated to meeting you where you’re at, and supporting you in carving out your own unique path towards healing and self-actualization. I believe everyone has the capacity to flourish, and I aim to create space for my clients to explore what wellness looks like for them. I really get intensity and emotional sensitivity, and understand the blessings and burdens that come with diverse ways of seeing the world. I am primarily a drama therapist specializing in creative play, but also provide straightforward talk therapy.
Not accepting new clients

Kimberly Kerlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, C-PMH
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Our earliest experiences of life form the foundation for the rest of our life. I work with adults struggling to heal old wounds and reduce anxiety and conflict in their lives. 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.

Katie Byram
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Verified
Verified
Are you a teen or young adult working through depression, anxiety or
trauma
? Are you a college student wanting to manage school-related stress and develop independence and life skills? Katie is passionate about helping adolescents and young adults develop healthy emotional-regulation strategies. Katie creates a warm, nonjudgemental safe-space where her clients feel comfortable expressing themselves. She is experienced working with clients who are struggling with self-harm behaviors. Katie meets clients where they are at with understanding, compassion, and respect in order to support the growth and healing process.

Mary Reyna
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Welcome! I’m a bicultural, bilingual psychologist with 13 years of clinical experience working with children, tweens, teens, adolescents and parents of diverse backgrounds. My clinical background is in
trauma
, attachment, adoption, parent/child dyad therapy, anxiety and mood diagnosis, school or social difficulties. I’ve worked in community, home, school, and clinical settings. I work with co-parents and children as they navigate their new experiences and feelings after a separation.

Daniel Main
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
This technique helps process
trauma
that for whatever reason may not have processed in a "normal" way.
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I use a combination of Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM), Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Existential-Humanistic psychotherapy to treat a variety of mental health disorders. What creates long lasting effective change is my investment in you and your investment in yourself. I have the ability to attune to your feelings in the here and now; this allows for insight to grow and happiness to build in your life. Contact me now if you would like to be happier about your life. danmaincounseling.com

Kip Charles Leake
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling stuck? Cynical about relationships? Anxious? Troubled by anger? Confused? Overwhelmed? By building on the power of the therapeutic relationship, I encourage self-discovery, authenticity, and offer coping skills that help people work through these challenges. use a personally tailored approach designed to promote clarity, insight, and growth. Let's find your blindspots. My special interests are: EMDR for
trauma
; life transitions such as aging, grief, divorce, and retirement. It's time to break old habits and get off of automatic pilot! "An unexamined life is not worth living." --Socrates

Michael Anne Conley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Are you stuck in behaviors that hurt your health or risk your relationships? Are you caught in self-defeating habits? Many of my clients pressure themselves into doing it all, which can lead to problems at home or work. Some want resolution of
trauma
or mysterious health issues and don't know what to do next. Others turn to food, wine, pills or poor relationship choices to manage their situations. My Habits Into Health System is a skills-based model that helps ease emotional symptoms, quiet busy minds and invites soulful action. This approach can help you unwind outdated patterns so you can form a more peaceful and powerful future.

Lynn Davilla Shields
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work with individuals, couples and families that are ready for help and wanting to make a change in their life. For almost 30years I've treated depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relationship problems, as well as difficulties stemming from past abuse or
trauma
. My philosophy about therapy is not one size fits all. I have been trained in Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Family Systems as well as other methods of therapy; and I draw on whatever techniques and methods work best for each unique individual or individuals with whom I'm working.

Christina Iglesia
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of comorbid conditions including depression, anxiety,
trauma
and substance abuse.
Your decision to pursue therapy is an important and personal one. Whether you are looking to address lingering issues or searching for support for ongoing concerns, you do not need to do it alone. Therapy is one of the few opportunities in which you are encouraged to explore and express your authentic self, allowing for deeper personal connections and engagement in life.

Ojuri Psychology Practices
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I'm qualified to care for individuals who may be facing life stressors, such as discrimination, gender identity issues, sexuality issues, loss of relationships, or life transitions. I also treat those who may be facing painful or severe psychiatric symptoms related to borderline personality traits, major depression, bipolar disorder, panic or post traumatic stress disorder (
PTSD
). I provide clinical intervention through evidenced based psychotherapy practices, provide diagnoses counseling or second opinions.

Juanita Zúñiga
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, adults, and families navigating a variety of mental health needs including
trauma
, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relational challenges, and desire to improve their general wellbeing.
Starting therapy is one of the most important ways you can practice self-love, accountability, healing, and perspective-taking. In the therapeutic process, we work together to identify challenges, triggers, and barriers to your personal growth. We will collaborate around your needs, strengths, and effective tools to implement along your journey.

Marguerite Stagg
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
I offer treatment for both individuals and couples, primarily addressing depression, anxiety, stress,
trauma
, relational issues, family conflict, life transitions and health issues. I focus on the comprehensive picture of each person’s circumstance in order to bring about change that is sustainable and lasting for you. I will work with you in a collaborative manner, discovering your strengths in order to build upon the tools and skills that you already have to work towards your objectives.

Charlene Bianchi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you dealing with high stress, grief, loss,
trauma
? Have you been experiencing anxiety, trouble sleeping, feeling depressed or overwhelmed? Would you like to gain control over the fear, anxiety, stress, or
trauma
? Would you like to develop strong coping skills to empower yourself & build confidence & self-esteem? Depression and
PTSD
don't always look the way described in media. If something feels off, you just don't feel like yourself, your mood has changed, energy is low, or you feel hopeless please reach out for a free consultation. We can create a customized treatment plan to address your specific areas of concern.

Teri 'sachi' Swanberg
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
Verified
Verified
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

Celine R.W. of Thea Integrative Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Additionally, I specialize in those with neurodivergence; ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, depression,
PTSD
, CPTSD,
trauma
, addiction, and self esteem issues.
You have the power to harness your unique experiences and strengths to truly thrive, and I can show you how. Hi, my name is Celine, and I support you in in-depth self learning to embrace the joy of your individuality. 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. If you feel that your lifestyle or mental health is not matching who you would like to become, I can guide you there. Together, we will make a plan to help you imagine and achieve your most Authentic Self and live a fulfilling life.

Dawn Shifreen-Pomerantz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, Psychoa
Verified
Verified
Other Specialties: ADD/ADHD, Adolescents,Adults, Couples,
Trauma
, Attachment,Sexual Abuse Survivors, Women's issues, Grief, Cross-cultural issues and Parenting.
I believe patients come to us because they feel grief, anxiety, depression and traumatized or alienated from themselves and others. The suffering you experience comes in many forms and you do not always have the words to say what you feel. 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 also work with couples and families. I have a specialization in expressive arts therapy and sandtray for those who may have difficulty expressing their feelings, memories and experiences through verbal means.
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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.