Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Lincoln, CA
Elysse Endter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lincoln, CA 95648 (Online Only)
My experience working with survivors of complex trauma has greatly informed my practice, and I deeply believe in every person’s ability to heal.
I'm so glad you're here. My clients describe me as someone who will support you in those difficult moments with sincere empathy and compassion. I am a therapist who focuses on hope and acceptance. My style is integrative and collaborative. I focus on attachment and family dynamics to provide understanding and make connections. Together, we will identify and make progress toward your goals. Whether you are navigating feelings of shame around sex, untangling the complicated web of grief, or putting the pieces back together after a traumatic event, the space is there.
My experience working with survivors of complex trauma has greatly informed my practice, and I deeply believe in every person’s ability to heal.
I'm so glad you're here. My clients describe me as someone who will support you in those difficult moments with sincere empathy and compassion. I am a therapist who focuses on hope and acceptance. My style is integrative and collaborative. I focus on attachment and family dynamics to provide understanding and make connections. Together, we will identify and make progress toward your goals. Whether you are navigating feelings of shame around sex, untangling the complicated web of grief, or putting the pieces back together after a traumatic event, the space is there.
My work has focused on trauma, family relationships, domestic violence/intimate partner violence, depression, and anxiety.
Therapy can be highly transformative when combined with intention and intuition. I'm a Chicanx Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, born and raised in Los Angeles. I work with BIPOC-identified individuals open to learning new ways of healing and growing. Each client brings unique lived experiences and I do my best to provide a safe and open space in order for the client and therapist to be vulnerable during sessions.
My work has focused on trauma, family relationships, domestic violence/intimate partner violence, depression, and anxiety.
Therapy can be highly transformative when combined with intention and intuition. I'm a Chicanx Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, born and raised in Los Angeles. I work with BIPOC-identified individuals open to learning new ways of healing and growing. Each client brings unique lived experiences and I do my best to provide a safe and open space in order for the client and therapist to be vulnerable during sessions.
Stephanie Garland Clavenna
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lincoln, CA 95648 (Online Only)
I have experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma.
I really enjoy building relationships and am always excited to help clients discover their strengths and build resiliency. My goal is to be a resource for your personal growth. I have helped people who want to improve their self-esteem or work through challenges that come with changes in their lives. I have specialized training in helping those who have experienced Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD). I've lead classes on how to improve your communication with others, groups helping navigate depression, anxiety, stress management, and improving self-esteem.
I have experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma.
I really enjoy building relationships and am always excited to help clients discover their strengths and build resiliency. My goal is to be a resource for your personal growth. I have helped people who want to improve their self-esteem or work through challenges that come with changes in their lives. I have specialized training in helping those who have experienced Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD). I've lead classes on how to improve your communication with others, groups helping navigate depression, anxiety, stress management, and improving self-esteem.
For Individuals with Trauma/ PTSD: Would it be a great relief to lower your physical reactions to your trauma history? It can be done with a multi-prong approach including trauma therapy and neurofeedback techniques.
For couples: Would you like to recapture the feelings you had towards one another when you first committed your lives to one another? So many things can appear to kill all those wonderful feelings and the joy you once had, but these feelings can be restored and even built on. I specialize in emotionally focused couple therapy. It has an amazing positive impact even in the face of affairs, loss of sexual interest, lives too busy to connect, loss of intimacy, traumatic histories, and so many other issues. This wonderful method has helped hundreds of thousands of couples discover an even deeper connection.
For Individuals with Trauma/ PTSD: Would it be a great relief to lower your physical reactions to your trauma history? It can be done with a multi-prong approach including trauma therapy and neurofeedback techniques.
For couples: Would you like to recapture the feelings you had towards one another when you first committed your lives to one another? So many things can appear to kill all those wonderful feelings and the joy you once had, but these feelings can be restored and even built on. I specialize in emotionally focused couple therapy. It has an amazing positive impact even in the face of affairs, loss of sexual interest, lives too busy to connect, loss of intimacy, traumatic histories, and so many other issues. This wonderful method has helped hundreds of thousands of couples discover an even deeper connection.
Ellen Spencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincoln, CA 95648 (Online Only)
Do you want to transform your life into something new? Do you want to live a more joyful, peaceful and meaningful life? With over 11 years of experience helping clients accomplish these goals and other dreams, we can walk the journey together to bring healing and wholeness in your life. I have helped people of many ages and backgrounds to overcome past trauma, anxiety, depression, conflicts, alter dysfunctional patterns and realize their potential, and find healing and fulfillment. I offer therapy in a compassionate and nonjudgmental way and create a safe environment.
Do you want to transform your life into something new? Do you want to live a more joyful, peaceful and meaningful life? With over 11 years of experience helping clients accomplish these goals and other dreams, we can walk the journey together to bring healing and wholeness in your life. I have helped people of many ages and backgrounds to overcome past trauma, anxiety, depression, conflicts, alter dysfunctional patterns and realize their potential, and find healing and fulfillment. I offer therapy in a compassionate and nonjudgmental way and create a safe environment.
Dawn Wade
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR, CHT, EMDR
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lincoln, CA 95648
Do you long for encouragement to grow, someone who reinforces your strengths, can help you heal emotional & mental wounds, & change the dysfunctional patterns hindering your life? I work with adults- chronic trauma & high sensitivity. I can help you with anxiety, depression, chronic illness, grief & loss, self-esteem, relationship health, & more. Feeling stuck, misunderstood, or lost... wanting your hurt, concerns, & needs authentically heard & explored? My approach is tailored to your unique needs; we’ll develop a plan for healing, getting unstuck, letting go, & re-connection. Feeling hope & the relief you long for are possible.
Do you long for encouragement to grow, someone who reinforces your strengths, can help you heal emotional & mental wounds, & change the dysfunctional patterns hindering your life? I work with adults- chronic trauma & high sensitivity. I can help you with anxiety, depression, chronic illness, grief & loss, self-esteem, relationship health, & more. Feeling stuck, misunderstood, or lost... wanting your hurt, concerns, & needs authentically heard & explored? My approach is tailored to your unique needs; we’ll develop a plan for healing, getting unstuck, letting go, & re-connection. Feeling hope & the relief you long for are possible.
Marina A Gunst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincoln, CA 95648 (Online Only)
I am EMDR certified and have close to twenty years of experience in treating individuals/couples with a variety of trauma experiences.
I want to work with individuals and couples who are motivated to go on a journey of self exploration to arrive at the destination of greater understanding of themselves and their behavior. I believe that the most important factor in this journey is the relationship between myself and my client(s). Creating a safe, nonjudgemental atmosphere is my priority as it is crucial to undertake such a journey. I use a broad variety of skills and techniques so that I can tailor the therapeutic process to each individual or couple.
I am EMDR certified and have close to twenty years of experience in treating individuals/couples with a variety of trauma experiences.
I want to work with individuals and couples who are motivated to go on a journey of self exploration to arrive at the destination of greater understanding of themselves and their behavior. I believe that the most important factor in this journey is the relationship between myself and my client(s). Creating a safe, nonjudgemental atmosphere is my priority as it is crucial to undertake such a journey. I use a broad variety of skills and techniques so that I can tailor the therapeutic process to each individual or couple.
Creative Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, CA LMFT, NV MFT, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincoln, CA 95648
Specialties include, Play Therapy (certified), Parent Child Interactive Therapy (certified), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (certified), sand tray therapy, infant regulation, early childhood development (Master's Degree), Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, Parenting, teenagers, animal assisted therapy, and foster/ adoption.
Ruth Pascale-Jones is a child development specialist and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 35 years of experience with ages 0 to 21 years old. I specialize in Autism, ADHD, and Trauma. Using Play therapy, sand tray therapy, art therapy, bibliotherapy, and animal assisted therapy. I have been using this prescriptive therapeutic approach to meet the individual needs of each family that comes to me. For the past 10 years I have worked in Sacramento and Placer County, helping families heal and grow.
Specialties include, Play Therapy (certified), Parent Child Interactive Therapy (certified), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (certified), sand tray therapy, infant regulation, early childhood development (Master's Degree), Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, Parenting, teenagers, animal assisted therapy, and foster/ adoption.
Ruth Pascale-Jones is a child development specialist and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 35 years of experience with ages 0 to 21 years old. I specialize in Autism, ADHD, and Trauma. Using Play therapy, sand tray therapy, art therapy, bibliotherapy, and animal assisted therapy. I have been using this prescriptive therapeutic approach to meet the individual needs of each family that comes to me. For the past 10 years I have worked in Sacramento and Placer County, helping families heal and grow.
I have a deep passion for helping clients understand their traumatic pasts as well as dysfunctional pasts so that they may be able to sustain healthy relationships with everyone in their life.
My name is Lizzete Banuelos, license marriage and family therapist for the past 16 years. I collaborate with individuals and couples to create a plan to help process their struggles with sexual traumas, partner abuse, child abuse, and other traumas. “The quality of our life depends on the quality of our relationships.” -Esther Perel Healthy, loving, and respectful relationships are easier said than done. Unresolved trauma can skew our understanding of a healthy dynamic in our relationships with ourselves and others.
I have a deep passion for helping clients understand their traumatic pasts as well as dysfunctional pasts so that they may be able to sustain healthy relationships with everyone in their life.
My name is Lizzete Banuelos, license marriage and family therapist for the past 16 years. I collaborate with individuals and couples to create a plan to help process their struggles with sexual traumas, partner abuse, child abuse, and other traumas. “The quality of our life depends on the quality of our relationships.” -Esther Perel Healthy, loving, and respectful relationships are easier said than done. Unresolved trauma can skew our understanding of a healthy dynamic in our relationships with ourselves and others.
Carmon Conover Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lincoln, CA 95648 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have a special focus on helping clients deal with abuse trauma, sexual problems, and relationship issues.
Stress. Anxiety. Depression. Confusing emotions. Relationship issues. Poor self image. Unresolved trauma. People seek therapy for many reasons, but taking that first step can be scary. It's a brave step into the unknown, but it's also a path toward healing and insight. Therapy is a special relationship with a guide who offers a new perspective so you can discover your strengths and grow into the person you want to be. I offer a safe environment to learn more about yourself and help you integrate all the parts of yourself into the strong person you were created to be. Strong selves, strong connections.
I have a special focus on helping clients deal with abuse trauma, sexual problems, and relationship issues.
Stress. Anxiety. Depression. Confusing emotions. Relationship issues. Poor self image. Unresolved trauma. People seek therapy for many reasons, but taking that first step can be scary. It's a brave step into the unknown, but it's also a path toward healing and insight. Therapy is a special relationship with a guide who offers a new perspective so you can discover your strengths and grow into the person you want to be. I offer a safe environment to learn more about yourself and help you integrate all the parts of yourself into the strong person you were created to be. Strong selves, strong connections.
March C McPherson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lincoln, CA 95648 (Online Only)
I have experience in many areas including: CBT, DBT, Trauma, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Guided Imagery, Anger Management, Humanistic/Existential, Communication Styles, and Play/Art therapy.
I have worked with a wide variety of people over the years ranging from children, to teens, to adults. I have done groups, individual, couples, and family work, and I enjoy all of it! My clients come to see me with issues that range from everyday life obstacles and stress to serious anxiety, depression, and trauma. I believe everyone's struggles are valid and everyone's efforts to change their life for the better should be honored and supported. I have had the privilege of helping many wonderful people over the course of my career and I consider myself lucky to work in a field that allows me to help, heal, and support.
I have experience in many areas including: CBT, DBT, Trauma, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Guided Imagery, Anger Management, Humanistic/Existential, Communication Styles, and Play/Art therapy.
I have worked with a wide variety of people over the years ranging from children, to teens, to adults. I have done groups, individual, couples, and family work, and I enjoy all of it! My clients come to see me with issues that range from everyday life obstacles and stress to serious anxiety, depression, and trauma. I believe everyone's struggles are valid and everyone's efforts to change their life for the better should be honored and supported. I have had the privilege of helping many wonderful people over the course of my career and I consider myself lucky to work in a field that allows me to help, heal, and support.
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Sherry E Ehrhart
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Erin Paima
I am EMDR and Brainspotting trained which is an effective intervention to process and heal from trauma.
I have created A Space to Breathe to provide a calm and safe environment for healing and growth. My greatest joy is getting to know you and building the therapeutic relationship. Together we will set goals, unpack the baggage that is weighing you down and build a future that you may have thought was impossible. No matter how recent or old the trauma, how deep the wounds, how complex life has become, together we will integrate positive life changes.
I am EMDR and Brainspotting trained which is an effective intervention to process and heal from trauma.
I have created A Space to Breathe to provide a calm and safe environment for healing and growth. My greatest joy is getting to know you and building the therapeutic relationship. Together we will set goals, unpack the baggage that is weighing you down and build a future that you may have thought was impossible. No matter how recent or old the trauma, how deep the wounds, how complex life has become, together we will integrate positive life changes.
Fully Seen Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Lincoln, CA 95648
As a Certified Trauma Professional, I approach therapy through a trauma-informed lens and take a client-centered approach to treatment.
All the parts of you are welcome here. Throughout therapy, I hope to help you come home to yourself and reconnect with your inner wisdom and intuition. Humans are incredible, and I believe we all have the capacity to be our own healers and guides. If you've been feeling alone lately or like you've lost parts of yourself and the person you used to be, I am here to offer you care and empathy on your healing journey. Trauma therapy with me provides a supportive space for you to process past distressing events and anxieties in a safe and organized way. I typically work with individual adult clients who are Millennials and Gen Z.
As a Certified Trauma Professional, I approach therapy through a trauma-informed lens and take a client-centered approach to treatment.
All the parts of you are welcome here. Throughout therapy, I hope to help you come home to yourself and reconnect with your inner wisdom and intuition. Humans are incredible, and I believe we all have the capacity to be our own healers and guides. If you've been feeling alone lately or like you've lost parts of yourself and the person you used to be, I am here to offer you care and empathy on your healing journey. Trauma therapy with me provides a supportive space for you to process past distressing events and anxieties in a safe and organized way. I typically work with individual adult clients who are Millennials and Gen Z.
Stefanie Rodewald- Self Worth Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Lincoln, CA 95648 (Online Only)
I work with people struggling with past childhood trauma, crippling anxiety, panic attacks, negative self talk, and social anxiety.
Are you feeling more anxious than usual? Has it been harder to push through like you used to? Maybe you appear like you have it together on the outside, but on the inside, you feel defeated. Through a warm and collaborative process, I am here to help identify and understand the patterns that have kept you stuck. You may find that you only need short term therapy to help you get through a transition in your life or you may need more time to process and uncover what is behind your emotional struggle. My priority is guiding you to a life where you feel seen and valued.
I work with people struggling with past childhood trauma, crippling anxiety, panic attacks, negative self talk, and social anxiety.
Are you feeling more anxious than usual? Has it been harder to push through like you used to? Maybe you appear like you have it together on the outside, but on the inside, you feel defeated. Through a warm and collaborative process, I am here to help identify and understand the patterns that have kept you stuck. You may find that you only need short term therapy to help you get through a transition in your life or you may need more time to process and uncover what is behind your emotional struggle. My priority is guiding you to a life where you feel seen and valued.
As a trauma therapist, I will help you connect how the story of your past echoes into your present.
Trauma can hurt long after the painful events are over. It creeps into our relationships and makes it hard to love and trust others. Often, even more painfully, it makes it hard to love and trust ourselves. Often we try to ignore it, avoid it, try to forget it, but the hurt and memories always seem to come back. Maybe you find it hard to trust others, unsure if they are safe. Maybe you notice you are a "people pleaser", worried about making others happy but not happy yourself. If people in your life have hurt you, I want you to know that you are not alone, and healing is possible.
As a trauma therapist, I will help you connect how the story of your past echoes into your present.
Trauma can hurt long after the painful events are over. It creeps into our relationships and makes it hard to love and trust others. Often, even more painfully, it makes it hard to love and trust ourselves. Often we try to ignore it, avoid it, try to forget it, but the hurt and memories always seem to come back. Maybe you find it hard to trust others, unsure if they are safe. Maybe you notice you are a "people pleaser", worried about making others happy but not happy yourself. If people in your life have hurt you, I want you to know that you are not alone, and healing is possible.
Sherry's clinical expertise includes trauma-informed therapy for children, even as young as infants.
Sherry is a licensed clinician who has over thirty years experience with children. Serving with a background in education and children’s programming leadership, Sherry has a passion for providing a trustworthy child-friendly space for effective healing work. Lasting effects in child therapy often include parent partnership and this service is integrated into weekly sessions to mentor each child’s long-term goals.
Sherry's clinical expertise includes trauma-informed therapy for children, even as young as infants.
Sherry is a licensed clinician who has over thirty years experience with children. Serving with a background in education and children’s programming leadership, Sherry has a passion for providing a trustworthy child-friendly space for effective healing work. Lasting effects in child therapy often include parent partnership and this service is integrated into weekly sessions to mentor each child’s long-term goals.
Hello, my name is Hanh Perez. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is committed to creating a strong therapeutic alliance with all my clients to supporting them in their journey towards self-discovery, healing, and growth. My approach to therapy is to always stay curious with an open mind and an empathetic heart to connect and relate to your experience. The client I typically work with is adults. I have experience in the realms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, intimate partner violence, and the search for meaning in life.
Hello, my name is Hanh Perez. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is committed to creating a strong therapeutic alliance with all my clients to supporting them in their journey towards self-discovery, healing, and growth. My approach to therapy is to always stay curious with an open mind and an empathetic heart to connect and relate to your experience. The client I typically work with is adults. I have experience in the realms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, intimate partner violence, and the search for meaning in life.
Have you “tried everything” including talk therapy and it’s “helped a little.” Do you feel like you’re stuck in a pattern you can’t seem to change on your own? Is a transformation too much to ask for? It’s not! I’ve seen it happen many times! You need someone to help you map out a plan to a better life and not just give you breathing techniques! Are you willing to try brainspotting therapy? It evolved from EMDR and it’s often a game changer. I’m a certified Brainspotting trauma therapist that often combines cognitive behavioral therapy, internal family systems and solution focused therapy with brainspotting principles.
Have you “tried everything” including talk therapy and it’s “helped a little.” Do you feel like you’re stuck in a pattern you can’t seem to change on your own? Is a transformation too much to ask for? It’s not! I’ve seen it happen many times! You need someone to help you map out a plan to a better life and not just give you breathing techniques! Are you willing to try brainspotting therapy? It evolved from EMDR and it’s often a game changer. I’m a certified Brainspotting trauma therapist that often combines cognitive behavioral therapy, internal family systems and solution focused therapy with brainspotting principles.
My name is Kim Porter. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 13+ years experience in the field. In therapy, I focus on the power of relationship, strengths, and laughter. I work with teens and adults who may have challenges with depression, anxiety, past trauma, current relationships, and stress. My goal is to create a strong connection with my clients so therapy feels safe and supportive. I utilize Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in my practice as well as laughter.
My name is Kim Porter. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 13+ years experience in the field. In therapy, I focus on the power of relationship, strengths, and laughter. I work with teens and adults who may have challenges with depression, anxiety, past trauma, current relationships, and stress. My goal is to create a strong connection with my clients so therapy feels safe and supportive. I utilize Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in my practice as well as laughter.
I have seen the power of EMDR at work with mild to severe trauma, domestic violence, phobias, abandonment issues, relationship issues, grief, and more.
I have a Master of Social Welfare from UCLA and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Southern California and have been practicing for the past 21 years. I am Korean American. I have experience working with many diverse populations, including hospital settings including end of life and crisis, geriatric (elderly), transitional aged youth (16–25 years old), substance use counseling, severely and persistently mentally ill, those with moderate symptoms, working professionals, adults, and diverse ethnic groups. I have an eclectic style and I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing).
I have seen the power of EMDR at work with mild to severe trauma, domestic violence, phobias, abandonment issues, relationship issues, grief, and more.
I have a Master of Social Welfare from UCLA and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Southern California and have been practicing for the past 21 years. I am Korean American. I have experience working with many diverse populations, including hospital settings including end of life and crisis, geriatric (elderly), transitional aged youth (16–25 years old), substance use counseling, severely and persistently mentally ill, those with moderate symptoms, working professionals, adults, and diverse ethnic groups. I have an eclectic style and I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing).
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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.