Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
My specialties include trauma, anxiety, eating disorders/body image, and life transitions.
I'm a warm, compassionate, culturally affirming, and collaborative therapist. I practice from an integrative approach weaving in psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and mindfulness approaches. As a Decolonial therapist, I believe in addressing how systems, oppression, power and privilege influence my clients’ struggles and strengths.
My specialties include trauma, anxiety, eating disorders/body image, and life transitions.
I'm a warm, compassionate, culturally affirming, and collaborative therapist. I practice from an integrative approach weaving in psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and mindfulness approaches. As a Decolonial therapist, I believe in addressing how systems, oppression, power and privilege influence my clients’ struggles and strengths.
I have a warm and open approach to meeting people where they are and focusing on what they would find most helpful in therapy. I want to ensure people feel comfortable and safe as they start the process of growth. It is important to understand each person's background and goals and then work collaboratively to apply the best practices and research from the field to help people find the healing and development they are searching for in a partnership. I believe that support, healing, and change are possible and happen.
I have a warm and open approach to meeting people where they are and focusing on what they would find most helpful in therapy. I want to ensure people feel comfortable and safe as they start the process of growth. It is important to understand each person's background and goals and then work collaboratively to apply the best practices and research from the field to help people find the healing and development they are searching for in a partnership. I believe that support, healing, and change are possible and happen.
I specialize in EMDR, a type of therapy that offers wonderful results with clients experiencing long-term difficulties such as relationship struggles, PTSD anxiety, grief, and low-self-esteem.
EMDR is an evidence-based treatment modality growing tremendously in popularity as people experience its effectiveness. EMDR therapy does not require talking in detail about the distressing issue, rather it addresses unresolved trauma in the brain. Using eye movements or tapping, EMDR is strategy that allows the brain to reprocess stuck memories.
I specialize in EMDR, a type of therapy that offers wonderful results with clients experiencing long-term difficulties such as relationship struggles, PTSD anxiety, grief, and low-self-esteem.
EMDR is an evidence-based treatment modality growing tremendously in popularity as people experience its effectiveness. EMDR therapy does not require talking in detail about the distressing issue, rather it addresses unresolved trauma in the brain. Using eye movements or tapping, EMDR is strategy that allows the brain to reprocess stuck memories.
Many people come to counseling feeling stuck. You may appear to be okay to the outside world, yet internally you are navigating anxiety, the weight of past experiences, or a sense of being disconnected from your own life. You know that simply "pushing through" is no longer a sustainable solution, and you are ready for a deeper, more meaningful kind of change.
Many people come to counseling feeling stuck. You may appear to be okay to the outside world, yet internally you are navigating anxiety, the weight of past experiences, or a sense of being disconnected from your own life. You know that simply "pushing through" is no longer a sustainable solution, and you are ready for a deeper, more meaningful kind of change.
A lot of my work centers around trauma, gender identity, sexuality, kink, and polyamory.
Sometimes there are parts of ourselves, our desires, or our pasts that are difficult to share with others. This could be because of a lack of acceptance or support in your social world, and could be related to feelings of fear, shame, or disgust. I work with clients to build a relationship in which it is safe enough for clients to bring disowned parts of themselves into compassionate awareness as they develop a sense of wholeness. Throughout this deep internal work, I ask curious questions about environmental factors in order to support liberation from internalized oppression and self-blame.
A lot of my work centers around trauma, gender identity, sexuality, kink, and polyamory.
Sometimes there are parts of ourselves, our desires, or our pasts that are difficult to share with others. This could be because of a lack of acceptance or support in your social world, and could be related to feelings of fear, shame, or disgust. I work with clients to build a relationship in which it is safe enough for clients to bring disowned parts of themselves into compassionate awareness as they develop a sense of wholeness. Throughout this deep internal work, I ask curious questions about environmental factors in order to support liberation from internalized oppression and self-blame.
If you are looking to increase your felt sense of safety, process trauma, improve interpersonal relationships, and better understand yourself, let's connect to discuss how I might be of service.
Early life experiences shape us in powerful ways. I help patients understand current patterns in the context of their past, thus allowing for greater fluidity, flexibility, and ultimately satisfaction. My approach relies primarily on somatic and psychoanalytic frameworks with an emphasis on dreamwork.
If you are looking to increase your felt sense of safety, process trauma, improve interpersonal relationships, and better understand yourself, let's connect to discuss how I might be of service.
Early life experiences shape us in powerful ways. I help patients understand current patterns in the context of their past, thus allowing for greater fluidity, flexibility, and ultimately satisfaction. My approach relies primarily on somatic and psychoanalytic frameworks with an emphasis on dreamwork.
Or maybe past trauma is resurfacing and is now also impacting your relationships while leaving you confused and frightened.
As a therapist, I draw from trauma-informed modalities such as EMDR, IFS parts work, somatic therapy, and relational talk therapy to create a safe space of warmth, curiosity, and humor to collaboratively explore and address the sources of your pain. I also specialize in chronic pain that might be a result of emotional stress or unresolved life experiences.
Or maybe past trauma is resurfacing and is now also impacting your relationships while leaving you confused and frightened.
As a therapist, I draw from trauma-informed modalities such as EMDR, IFS parts work, somatic therapy, and relational talk therapy to create a safe space of warmth, curiosity, and humor to collaboratively explore and address the sources of your pain. I also specialize in chronic pain that might be a result of emotional stress or unresolved life experiences.
I specialize in evidence-based treatments for children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Throughout my career, I have worked in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings including UCLA, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, college counseling, and community mental health centers. My areas of focus include traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, self-harm, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I have experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and also provide services in Spanish.
I specialize in evidence-based treatments for children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Throughout my career, I have worked in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings including UCLA, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, college counseling, and community mental health centers. My areas of focus include traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, self-harm, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I have experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and also provide services in Spanish.
Additionally, I have substantial experience in addressing concerns stemming from traumatic experiences, having received training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
In our first session together, we’ll start with brief introductions, then dive into specifics challenges you’re facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Additionally, I have substantial experience in addressing concerns stemming from traumatic experiences, having received training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
In our first session together, we’ll start with brief introductions, then dive into specifics challenges you’re facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Whether you're grieving a loss, sharing a trauma, opening up about intimacy, or breaking relational cycles, they’re part of your life, and you deserve to share how you’ve experienced them.
I do not aim only to affirm your feelings; I also engage through ethical curiosity about your perspective while gently challenging when appropriate for growth and reflection. My approach is inclusive, centered on trust, and providing support in a judgment-free manner that respects your lived experiences while also fostering new perspectives.
Whether you're grieving a loss, sharing a trauma, opening up about intimacy, or breaking relational cycles, they’re part of your life, and you deserve to share how you’ve experienced them.
I do not aim only to affirm your feelings; I also engage through ethical curiosity about your perspective while gently challenging when appropriate for growth and reflection. My approach is inclusive, centered on trust, and providing support in a judgment-free manner that respects your lived experiences while also fostering new perspectives.
From day to day stressors to deep rooted trauma.
I enjoy working with adults from various backgrounds who are ready to begin their healing journey. My clients often come to me feeling stuck in patterns of overthinking and avoidance but are motivated to begin cultivating healthier approaches to these issues.
From day to day stressors to deep rooted trauma.
I enjoy working with adults from various backgrounds who are ready to begin their healing journey. My clients often come to me feeling stuck in patterns of overthinking and avoidance but are motivated to begin cultivating healthier approaches to these issues.
I also work with individuals who struggle with gender identity concerns, abuse and trauma (sexual, verbal, physical, emotional), PTSD, depression, anxiety, women's and men's issues, and sexual desire/intimacy/dysfunctions.
The basis of using a more eclectic therapeutic style is in my understanding that everyone is different and therapy is not a "one size fits all" practice, and I strive to be sensitive to each person's individual needs. I'm experienced in working with individuals who are active in polyamory/open/casual relationships.
I also work with individuals who struggle with gender identity concerns, abuse and trauma (sexual, verbal, physical, emotional), PTSD, depression, anxiety, women's and men's issues, and sexual desire/intimacy/dysfunctions.
The basis of using a more eclectic therapeutic style is in my understanding that everyone is different and therapy is not a "one size fits all" practice, and I strive to be sensitive to each person's individual needs. I'm experienced in working with individuals who are active in polyamory/open/casual relationships.
Additionally with training in Betrayal Trauma and EMDR, my work is Trauma Focused.
You may be feeling shocked after discovering a betrayal. Or you might notice yourself unable to focus or concentrate due to traumatic events you are dealing with.
Please know that there is hope, and that people do survive and move on to thrive in their current or new relationships.
As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, who specializes in working with betrayed partners, I can help.
Additionally with training in Betrayal Trauma and EMDR, my work is Trauma Focused.
You may be feeling shocked after discovering a betrayal. Or you might notice yourself unable to focus or concentrate due to traumatic events you are dealing with.
Please know that there is hope, and that people do survive and move on to thrive in their current or new relationships.
As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, who specializes in working with betrayed partners, I can help.
These are uncertain times! You know you could use some support, that you want to feel better, maybe less anxious, so you came to this website. Congratulations on taking the first step. However, you've been scrolling the pages on this site for a while and every therapist is beginning to look the same, and every blurb sound alike. It's hard to find a therapist, especially if you don't have a personal referral from a friend or colleague. Let's talk on the phone for 10 mins to figure out what you're looking for right now, see if we're a good fit and discuss how I can help.
These are uncertain times! You know you could use some support, that you want to feel better, maybe less anxious, so you came to this website. Congratulations on taking the first step. However, you've been scrolling the pages on this site for a while and every therapist is beginning to look the same, and every blurb sound alike. It's hard to find a therapist, especially if you don't have a personal referral from a friend or colleague. Let's talk on the phone for 10 mins to figure out what you're looking for right now, see if we're a good fit and discuss how I can help.
I have extensive experience working with trauma and am trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, which is a somatic based healing modality.
I believe the foundation of living a truly fulfilling life comes from genuine and nurturing connection to others. As a therapist, my work consists of helping you find this type of connection through embracing vulnerability and increasing acceptance. Through our collaboration, we can gently and compassionately explore your needs, hopes, and fears while empowering you to utilize your strengths. Ultimately, you will arrive at a place of greater integration of all parts of yourself, while developing greater curiosity and understanding of the painful emotions and challenges that arise throughout life.
I have extensive experience working with trauma and am trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, which is a somatic based healing modality.
I believe the foundation of living a truly fulfilling life comes from genuine and nurturing connection to others. As a therapist, my work consists of helping you find this type of connection through embracing vulnerability and increasing acceptance. Through our collaboration, we can gently and compassionately explore your needs, hopes, and fears while empowering you to utilize your strengths. Ultimately, you will arrive at a place of greater integration of all parts of yourself, while developing greater curiosity and understanding of the painful emotions and challenges that arise throughout life.
I have experience working with trauma, I am committed to teaching r, I am especially motivated to provide support to youth, and I have spent much of my life supporting traumatized adolescents.
I help individuals, couples, families, and teens develop a balanced mindset that allows faster progress through challenges, to a deeper understanding of self and others. I work collaboratively with my clients to nurture curiosity and process thoughts and feelings at the client's self-determined pace. For me, therapy is exceptionally helpful for uncovering our identity, healing past our wounds and fortifying our capacity to live more fully.
I have experience working with trauma, I am committed to teaching r, I am especially motivated to provide support to youth, and I have spent much of my life supporting traumatized adolescents.
I help individuals, couples, families, and teens develop a balanced mindset that allows faster progress through challenges, to a deeper understanding of self and others. I work collaboratively with my clients to nurture curiosity and process thoughts and feelings at the client's self-determined pace. For me, therapy is exceptionally helpful for uncovering our identity, healing past our wounds and fortifying our capacity to live more fully.
I work with many people in recovery and individuals who have experienced different levels of trauma ( whether it was by having difficulties in childhood or a specific recent event).
I am trained in several trauma specialties including EMDR and Trauma/Resiliency Resourcing. I am a relational therapist who partakes in the work. I work WITH you. I value your history. I often see things from a systemic and attachment viewpoint, but am most interested in your understanding of things.
I work with many people in recovery and individuals who have experienced different levels of trauma ( whether it was by having difficulties in childhood or a specific recent event).
I am trained in several trauma specialties including EMDR and Trauma/Resiliency Resourcing. I am a relational therapist who partakes in the work. I work WITH you. I value your history. I often see things from a systemic and attachment viewpoint, but am most interested in your understanding of things.
I have over 5 years of experience working with young adults navigating challenges in relationships, self-esteem, and life transitions. Using an attachment-based approach, I strive to create a space where you feel seen, supported, and understood as a whole person. As someone who exists at the intersection of multiple identities - biracial, bisexual, and originally from the East Coast now living on the West Coast - I understand what it’s like to move between worlds and navigate questions of belonging. This informs the way I show up as a therapist: curious and attentive to the unique contexts that shape each person’s experience.
I have over 5 years of experience working with young adults navigating challenges in relationships, self-esteem, and life transitions. Using an attachment-based approach, I strive to create a space where you feel seen, supported, and understood as a whole person. As someone who exists at the intersection of multiple identities - biracial, bisexual, and originally from the East Coast now living on the West Coast - I understand what it’s like to move between worlds and navigate questions of belonging. This informs the way I show up as a therapist: curious and attentive to the unique contexts that shape each person’s experience.
We take a varied approach with our patients, assessing if symptoms need immediate attention like with OCD/ trauma/etc, but make time for the deep interpersonal processing and integration that leads to true healing.
My ideal client is the one who comes to my office with the genuine desire to grow and change. You have heard of depression and anxiety but you are unsure if you have a mental disorder. It is clear to you that something is not working but you don’t really know what it is, or maybe you know exactly what is going on but cannot seem to get a handle on how to change it. If you want to live as your highest and most authentic self, or if you just want to see a shift in unwelcome and uncomfortable behaviors, thoughts or feelings, my staff and I can help you begin that journey so long as you are ready to put in the work. 30 min FREE consult!
We take a varied approach with our patients, assessing if symptoms need immediate attention like with OCD/ trauma/etc, but make time for the deep interpersonal processing and integration that leads to true healing.
My ideal client is the one who comes to my office with the genuine desire to grow and change. You have heard of depression and anxiety but you are unsure if you have a mental disorder. It is clear to you that something is not working but you don’t really know what it is, or maybe you know exactly what is going on but cannot seem to get a handle on how to change it. If you want to live as your highest and most authentic self, or if you just want to see a shift in unwelcome and uncomfortable behaviors, thoughts or feelings, my staff and I can help you begin that journey so long as you are ready to put in the work. 30 min FREE consult!
My specialization is in healing trauma and the symptoms and stressors that follow as a result.
I practice a holistic approach, exploring all aspects of one’s life—physical, emotional, social and spiritual well-being. Together, we carefully craft an individualized and evolving treatment plan tailored to your short and long-term goals. I work mindfully to cultivate a safe and secure space that catalyzes connection and change.
My specialization is in healing trauma and the symptoms and stressors that follow as a result.
I practice a holistic approach, exploring all aspects of one’s life—physical, emotional, social and spiritual well-being. Together, we carefully craft an individualized and evolving treatment plan tailored to your short and long-term goals. I work mindfully to cultivate a safe and secure space that catalyzes connection and change.
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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.