Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Echo Park, Los Angeles, CA
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Allison Ancel
Art Therapist, MAAT, ATR
Verified
Verified
I am a nationally registered art therapist with over 12 years of experience working with children and adults. I have extensive training in violence intervention/prevention and
trauma
-informed care. I specialize in working around issues of anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem and life transitions. I believe that art creates a unique modality for therapeutic interventions and can break down barriers of verbal communication, leading to new ways of healing and self-expression. In sessions, materials are adapted to each client’s individual needs in order to provide sustainable coping mechanisms to ease their daily lives.
Christina Decoux
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a psychotherapist and sex therapist providing counseling to individuals and couples with a wide range of challenges including sexuality,
trauma
, anxiety and depression and relationships.
Everyone experiences times when life can be painful. If you are going through a hard time, therapy can offer support and guidance to change your life for the better.
I believe that within every individual there lies the potential to live a happy, full life. Every person can move past obstacles to make changes for the better. However working through these obstacles can be difficult.
I am passionate about working with clients to help achieve their goals. I do what I do because I believe that the therapeutic process can bring about greater self-awareness and authentic, lasting change.
Hannah Wolfe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Hannah Wolfe and I am a licensed clinical social worker practicing in the Los Angeles area. My specialization is in healing
trauma
and the symptoms and stressors that follow as a result. I primarily practice through the lens of Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy and Attachment Focused EMDR. I am also certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and treat Insomnia through CBT-I.
Echo Park Somatic Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
11 Endorsed
Verified
11 Endorsed
Psychotherapy has the greatest impact when it is collaborative, interactive, and
trauma
-informed. I provide a safe, empowering space where we can slow down & untangle the messiness of being a human. Some of the goals of our work together will include: managing stressors, breaking old patterns, setting healthy boundaries, and weathering the upsets of life through mindfulness, co-regulation, and self-compassion. Therapy is about connecting to your strengths and learning how to integrate your experiences, including your traumas, into a healed, authentic sense of self. I am trained in attachment-focused EMDR & the Hakomi method.
Cassie Karr
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
I work with adults & kiddos struggling to come out of their shell as well as folx seeking support around grief,
trauma
, gender & sexuality.
Choosing a therapist is an important decision. In my experience, the best therapeutic work happens when there is a strong relationship between you and your therapist. I believe that healing happens when you are able to share your inner world with another person and feel safe and supported doing so. My goal is to create an environment where you feel seen, heard, cared for, and understood. The therapeutic process can be both challenging and rewarding. Processing your experiences in therapy helps to deepen self-awareness, and can positively impact your mood, functioning, and interpersonal relationships.
Chanel Mucci
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you feel stuck in the past? Perhaps you're telling yourself a story about the world that no longer resonates but it's still hard to shake. Maybe you're reckoning with your identity/ies in various ways, and need a guide and witness to help make space for your evolution. Using a
trauma
informed, body-centric approach, I can help you access tools already within yourself to live a more vibrant authentic life.
Elyse Springer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA-CLPT, MFT, PMH-C
Verified
Verified
Trauma
, depression, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts hold you back from thriving in the life you'd like to live. I work to understand your history, it's connection and contribution to where you are now, and we shift the emotional clutter that impacts your mood, relationships with partners, with friends, and work. I'm a seasoned therapist, certified in EMDR Therapy, and a certified EMDR Consultant, certified in Interpersonal Therapy, certified in Perinatal Mental Health (preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum) and often train other clinicians around
trauma
, birth loss, pre and postpartum mental health, HIV/AIDS and LGBTQIA+.
Kenda Price
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in
trauma
and eating disorders. Together, we will work to build insight and self-compassion in order to help you heal from whatever brings you to therapy, let it be to work through
trauma
, address maladaptive coping skills, overcome perfectionism, or just feel better in your own skin. As a therapist, I am both direct and compassionate and pride myself on showing up authentically as a human. My priority is creating a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship that can serve as a container for you to get to know all parts of yourself - even (/especially) the messy parts.
Kevin Brody
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, GC-C
Verified
Verified
If you’re looking for a place to sort things out, process the endless complexities of 21st-century life, navigate depression, learn about
trauma
, be companioned through grief, or if you'd like to simply be accompanied compassionately by someone who shows up empathetically and authentically (tattoos, cursing, and all) I hope you'll reach out. We'll work together to create an empathetic, supportive, and most importantly authentic space to explore your mind and heart, appreciate your inner world and related needs, and work towards self-compassion and ease amid our complex, often disheartening world.
Nicole Barab
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Making the decision to begin therapy can be difficult. Whether you’d like help making changes, dealing with life transitions, working through difficult relationships, addressing sexual issues, uncomfortable moods, ongoing
trauma
, or just trying to develop a sense of peace, balance and integration, psychotherapy can give you the opportunity to grow, guide you through difficult times, and ultimately move you towards a more satisfying and enriching life. A supportive environment where you have the freedom to be uncensored, true to yourself, and feel accepted and understood is the foundation of growth and change.
Taylor Schreiber
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
My goal, as a therapist, is to help people reconnect with their true selves. I believe that we all have the innate ability to heal ourselves and change. However, whether it be
trauma
, attachment issues in childhood, or unconscious stories that we live by – we become stuck in beliefs or situations that no longer serve us. That is where I come in. Together we will build an environment that will allow you to make contact with the parts of yourself that have been cast aside in order to heal. My style includes humor, gentle confrontation, and an empathic abiding presence. I hope to help you create the life you desire.
Alexander Uhlmann
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
While I'm trained to support many challenges, I specialize in
trauma
work.
I know that beginning psychotherapy can feel scary. I hope to provide a space that feels warm, non-judgmental and helpful. I tend to work with adults, adolescents and couples who are experiencing
trauma
, depression, anxiety, grief and many of the other effects and challenges of the world we live in. Overall, I believe that navigating these experiences feels better when we get to work through them with someone else.
Abby Goldstein
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, #112691
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with both couples and individuals who are grappling with a variety of life challenges; life changes, including health issues, career goals,
trauma
, loss, anxiety or mood disorders.
If we have learned anything from the pandemic, it is that we all need and thrive in relationships. Therapy is an important tool for developing and nurturing positive relationships, both with others and with yourself. Using my training as a marriage and family therapist, my life experiences and love of people, I foster a safe, warm, non-judgmental environment. I believe that it is not the challenges or traumas that form us, but how we respond to them. Collaboratively we can build resiliency as we discover and heal the obstacles that interfere with you having a deeper, more meaningful life.
Hillside Trauma Psychology
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
We have several specializations that include working with survivors of
trauma
and loss, as well as interpersonal and identity issues.
As clinicians our priority is to be genuine, thoughtful, and empathic partners to you in addressing your mental health concerns. Together we will work on helping you feel empowered and better able to take on life's challenges. We focus on both long and shorter term psychotherapy for adults and children struggling with a variety of different issues. Please check out our website for further details on our experience and approach to therapy. Do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your treatment needs and whether or not we'd be a good match.
Not accepting new clients
Gail Lewis
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LMHC, MS, PhD, Cand
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
OnLine Only! EMDR is powerful in resolving complex
trauma and PTSD
. A safe therapeutic relationship will be developed between the client and therapist for work to proceed and be successful long term. A safe, holistic, empathic, integrative relationship is key and is the primary therapeutic approach. As your therapist I can help you resolve the inner and outer conflicts that create pain and exhaustion. Sometimes we feel hurt, scared, or deeply alone. Sometimes what happens seems too big to manage. Look on youtube for "Introduction to EMDR" by EMDR International Assoc.
Trauma
-focused therapy is my passion.
Rebecca Doppelt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
11 Endorsed
Verified
11 Endorsed
Trauma
. Betrayal. Anxiety. Relationships. Discernment. These are my areas of focus. Whether you are an adult seeking to heal childhood wounds or you are facing an overwhelming challenge in present day, we can collaborate on a path forward. Change is possible and I will be in your corner every step of the way.
Jess Perez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My client population consists mainly of the LGBTQ+ community and individuals struggling with
trauma
or anxiety. In addition, I address challenges particular to women's issues, sexual and gender identity concerns, negative self image/body image and depression. We work through these dilemmas through purposeful and compassionate self care, empowering talk therapy, applied mindfulness techniques, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a process that can help to heal the effects of
trauma
) when applicable.
Susan Davis Swanson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified
Verified
In addition to couples therapy, I am also a
trauma
specialist.
Stepfamily life is challenging. You may very well be wondering how you're going to do this. It looks like it "should" be easier than it is and that you "should" be able to figure this out. Your loved one cannot understand why you struggle. But I do. I've been there and it is why I help couples dealing with stepfamily life. You are going through challenges that simply do not occur in a first family. Learning about these dynamics and working with them creates more remarriage success. I can help you find success in your stepfamily.
Not accepting new clients
Tiffaney Hale
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide psychotherapy primarily to individuals and couples. I have in-depth training in relational therapy, as well as
trauma
and post-traumatic symptoms. I have worked extensively in the GLBTQ community, and with non-traditional couples and families. I can help with life transitions, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, and relationship struggles. Feel free to call or email if you would like to schedule an initial consultation.
Mona Saba Valeriano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
I specialize in working with adults who have experienced
trauma
(e.
Pema Chodron states that the "essence of life is that it's challenging." I believe that with the right support, your difficult life experiences and challenges, whatever they may be or however they stemmed, can be overcome with time. I work with adults, adolescents, and couples through these challenging experiences. I bring empathic energy, intuition, careful consideration, humor, and challenge to the process of converting difficulty into growth. My work is driven by philosophies and therapies based in
trauma
-informed care, neurobiology, attachment theory, nonviolent communication, Emotion Focused Therapy, Buddhism, and EMDR.
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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.