Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
I have a sensitivity to individuals with attachment issues, who have experienced trauma of some kind and to the needs of creative artists.
I focus on individuals, couples, children and families struggling with life challenges we all face from time to time. I offer a warm, nurturing environment in which you can share your concerns, hopefully rebalance situations in your life and perhaps find a sense of direction. This is best accomplished taking direction from you and in collaboration with you and your needs. The best approach to healing is to discuss your needs and together develop a plan of action. I welcome people of any kind who are in need. You will find my door and my heart open.
I have a sensitivity to individuals with attachment issues, who have experienced trauma of some kind and to the needs of creative artists.
I focus on individuals, couples, children and families struggling with life challenges we all face from time to time. I offer a warm, nurturing environment in which you can share your concerns, hopefully rebalance situations in your life and perhaps find a sense of direction. This is best accomplished taking direction from you and in collaboration with you and your needs. The best approach to healing is to discuss your needs and together develop a plan of action. I welcome people of any kind who are in need. You will find my door and my heart open.
Abby Goldstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, #112691
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90026
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.
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.
Zahra Heydari Dayeni
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90024
I treat issues including acute crisis intervention, PTSD, trauma, personality disorders, domestic violence, grief and multi-cultural issues.
I have 15 years of experience in mental health services as a therapist and coach. I specialize in couples counseling and coaching, crisis intervention, depression/anxiety and self-esteem issues. I work within a holistic approach that includes addressing the whole person, body, mind and spirit. My methods of therapy include mindfulness-based therapy, inner child work, meditation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, with a client-centered, solution-based focus on the diverse needs of the individual.
I treat issues including acute crisis intervention, PTSD, trauma, personality disorders, domestic violence, grief and multi-cultural issues.
I have 15 years of experience in mental health services as a therapist and coach. I specialize in couples counseling and coaching, crisis intervention, depression/anxiety and self-esteem issues. I work within a holistic approach that includes addressing the whole person, body, mind and spirit. My methods of therapy include mindfulness-based therapy, inner child work, meditation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, with a client-centered, solution-based focus on the diverse needs of the individual.
Seher Y Bajwa - Emdr + Couples
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
My approach is rooted in anti-oppression and I practice from a trauma-informed lens.
You’re performing a role you never signed up for. Measuring your worth by others’ approval is catching up to you. When you are not taking care of others, you feel overwhelmed by your own life. Doomscrolling has become routine. You’re constantly on the go because slowing down feels too scary. You don’t even know what you need and how to ask for support. You’ve been taught that focusing on yourself makes you selfish. While you wonder whose life you’re really living, you battle negative self-talk and shame. Your identity is more complex than checking a box so you’re skeptical that someone will understand, but something needs to change.
My approach is rooted in anti-oppression and I practice from a trauma-informed lens.
You’re performing a role you never signed up for. Measuring your worth by others’ approval is catching up to you. When you are not taking care of others, you feel overwhelmed by your own life. Doomscrolling has become routine. You’re constantly on the go because slowing down feels too scary. You don’t even know what you need and how to ask for support. You’ve been taught that focusing on yourself makes you selfish. While you wonder whose life you’re really living, you battle negative self-talk and shame. Your identity is more complex than checking a box so you’re skeptical that someone will understand, but something needs to change.
Elaine Skoulas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Past trauma doesn’t have to continue to hurt your present life anymore.
Together we can help improve your confidence, feel more capable of handling hard circumstances, and strengthen boundaries and your relationships for more life satisfaction and well-being. I use different approaches such as psychodynamic therapy, somatic interventions, EMDR, and mindfulness to help relieve distress, pain, and anxiety.
Past trauma doesn’t have to continue to hurt your present life anymore.
Together we can help improve your confidence, feel more capable of handling hard circumstances, and strengthen boundaries and your relationships for more life satisfaction and well-being. I use different approaches such as psychodynamic therapy, somatic interventions, EMDR, and mindfulness to help relieve distress, pain, and anxiety.
Becky (Mary Rebecca) Schomaker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, IFECMHS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90039
I specialize in treating anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, and behavioral problems.
I can help you overcome difficult feelings and improve your relationships. I specialize in working with anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and relationship problems. I work with children of all ages, families, new mothers, and adoption. I provide talk therapy, play and art therapy, and somatic therapy in person, online, and in the home and community.
I specialize in treating anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, and behavioral problems.
I can help you overcome difficult feelings and improve your relationships. I specialize in working with anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and relationship problems. I work with children of all ages, families, new mothers, and adoption. I provide talk therapy, play and art therapy, and somatic therapy in person, online, and in the home and community.
I often help with problems like trauma and PTSD, relationships issues, and life transitions.
We’re not meant to be our own worst critic, yet it seems to happen more often than not. What if it could be different? What if you could be a dear friend to yourself who is always loving, available, and kind? By learning to challenge self-defeating thoughts you can begin to change your entire life. Practices such as mindfulness, reframing, and deeper inner work can help you get there. As an experienced therapist I am dedicated to this process. I help adults, teens, and couples who are seeking positive shifts in their lives. I connect particularly well with creative spirits who are ready for their next adventure.
I often help with problems like trauma and PTSD, relationships issues, and life transitions.
We’re not meant to be our own worst critic, yet it seems to happen more often than not. What if it could be different? What if you could be a dear friend to yourself who is always loving, available, and kind? By learning to challenge self-defeating thoughts you can begin to change your entire life. Practices such as mindfulness, reframing, and deeper inner work can help you get there. As an experienced therapist I am dedicated to this process. I help adults, teens, and couples who are seeking positive shifts in their lives. I connect particularly well with creative spirits who are ready for their next adventure.
My client population consists mainly of the LGBTQ+ community and individuals struggling with trauma or anxiety.
My hopes as your potential therapist is to 1) engage and connect with you through means of active listening, supportive conversation, and (at times) a sense of humor and 2) provide a safe and encouraging space to assist you in discovery, healing, and aspiration. I look forward to meeting you. -J.
My client population consists mainly of the LGBTQ+ community and individuals struggling with trauma or anxiety.
My hopes as your potential therapist is to 1) engage and connect with you through means of active listening, supportive conversation, and (at times) a sense of humor and 2) provide a safe and encouraging space to assist you in discovery, healing, and aspiration. I look forward to meeting you. -J.
My area of specialization includes family and relationship issues, trauma, mood disturbances, substance abuse, domestic violence, child abuse or neglect, and adoption.
My goal is to empower individuals to be their own change agents and gain the insight, support, and skills that they need to live their lives to their fullest potential. My approach is person-centered, solution-focused, collaborative, and strength-based. I believe in being flexible and catering my approach to each individual's unique needs. I often incorporate solution-focused, narrative, cognitive behavioral, and motivational therapy when working with my clients.
My area of specialization includes family and relationship issues, trauma, mood disturbances, substance abuse, domestic violence, child abuse or neglect, and adoption.
My goal is to empower individuals to be their own change agents and gain the insight, support, and skills that they need to live their lives to their fullest potential. My approach is person-centered, solution-focused, collaborative, and strength-based. I believe in being flexible and catering my approach to each individual's unique needs. I often incorporate solution-focused, narrative, cognitive behavioral, and motivational therapy when working with my clients.
Dena Schwimmer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90036
I am an EMDR Trauma and Flash Technique Therapist who believes in creating a collaborative space for healing, exploration, and confronting the obstacles that block your path to peace, creativity and joy.
Big "T" or small "t" we have all experienced various forms of Trauma that inform how we see ourselves in the world and in relationship to others. I work with individuals, couples, those diagnosed with Alzheimer's/Parkinsons's/Dementia and their Caregivers. I also passionately advocate for LGBTQIA community and all vulnerable clients
I am an EMDR Trauma and Flash Technique Therapist who believes in creating a collaborative space for healing, exploration, and confronting the obstacles that block your path to peace, creativity and joy.
Big "T" or small "t" we have all experienced various forms of Trauma that inform how we see ourselves in the world and in relationship to others. I work with individuals, couples, those diagnosed with Alzheimer's/Parkinsons's/Dementia and their Caregivers. I also passionately advocate for LGBTQIA community and all vulnerable clients
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety and trauma.
Welcome to My Page! Searching for the right therapist can feel challenging, and I’m glad you’re here. As you read through this page, I hope you’ll feel a sense of belonging and hope. Whether you’re struggling with setting boundaries or dealing with anxiety, depression, guilt, or low self-esteem, I’m here to help you through it. I offer a full range of therapy services in English and Spanish, and I welcome individuals from all walks of life, including different ethnicities, cultures, and economic backgrounds. No matter where you’re coming from, you deserve a safe space to be heard and supported.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety and trauma.
Welcome to My Page! Searching for the right therapist can feel challenging, and I’m glad you’re here. As you read through this page, I hope you’ll feel a sense of belonging and hope. Whether you’re struggling with setting boundaries or dealing with anxiety, depression, guilt, or low self-esteem, I’m here to help you through it. I offer a full range of therapy services in English and Spanish, and I welcome individuals from all walks of life, including different ethnicities, cultures, and economic backgrounds. No matter where you’re coming from, you deserve a safe space to be heard and supported.
Meet Our Trauma and PTSD Therapists
Eztli Herrera-Gardea
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90024
I have worked throughout LA County largely in trauma and parenting.
I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.
I have worked throughout LA County largely in trauma and parenting.
I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.
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.
Susanna De Mari
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90230
My practice focuses on supporting individuals who are dealing with the impacts of trauma, relationship stress, depression, anxiety, and substance use or addiction.
I have practiced psychotherapy for over 20 years working with young adults, adults, families, and couples as well as supervising and training therapists towards their licensure. I combine a variety of approaches and can tailor the treatment to each individual's needs.
My practice focuses on supporting individuals who are dealing with the impacts of trauma, relationship stress, depression, anxiety, and substance use or addiction.
I have practiced psychotherapy for over 20 years working with young adults, adults, families, and couples as well as supervising and training therapists towards their licensure. I combine a variety of approaches and can tailor the treatment to each individual's needs.
I specialize in assisting adults who grapple with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and more.
I combine talk therapy, IFS, CBT, and EMDR techniques to support your healing journey. With training in multiple modalities, I collaborate with you to create a personalized treatment plan addressing your unique needs. I focus on understanding how trauma impacts the nervous system, helping you learn to regulate in challenging moments.
I specialize in assisting adults who grapple with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and more.
I combine talk therapy, IFS, CBT, and EMDR techniques to support your healing journey. With training in multiple modalities, I collaborate with you to create a personalized treatment plan addressing your unique needs. I focus on understanding how trauma impacts the nervous system, helping you learn to regulate in challenging moments.
Shana Kale
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026
I also utilize EMDR to quickly and effectively decrease symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression and avoidance.
Staying sane in an insane world is crazy-making! As our modern culture has become more complicated, so have our lives. Living at a fast pace, we may find ourselves feeling isolated, lost, or even hopeless. In these times I believe it is courageous to seek therapy when something "feels off." You already possess the skills you need to live the life you envision. I can help you identify and move past blockages and emotional clutter. My role in this process is to provide engagement and collaboration as we approach the discomfort, grief, or fear with curiosity and compassion.
I also utilize EMDR to quickly and effectively decrease symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression and avoidance.
Staying sane in an insane world is crazy-making! As our modern culture has become more complicated, so have our lives. Living at a fast pace, we may find ourselves feeling isolated, lost, or even hopeless. In these times I believe it is courageous to seek therapy when something "feels off." You already possess the skills you need to live the life you envision. I can help you identify and move past blockages and emotional clutter. My role in this process is to provide engagement and collaboration as we approach the discomfort, grief, or fear with curiosity and compassion.
Stacey Bayer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am a trained EMDR clinician and specialize in helping people recover from eating disorders, body image issues, trauma, attachment disorders, anxiety and depression.
I view therapy as a collaborative process, where you are the leader of your treatment, as you are the expert of your own life. I utilize a Health at Every Size (HAES) framework which embraces and values all bodies, viewing bodies as something to honor and respect. I aim to create a safe space for all, which means everyone is welcome.
I am a trained EMDR clinician and specialize in helping people recover from eating disorders, body image issues, trauma, attachment disorders, anxiety and depression.
I view therapy as a collaborative process, where you are the leader of your treatment, as you are the expert of your own life. I utilize a Health at Every Size (HAES) framework which embraces and values all bodies, viewing bodies as something to honor and respect. I aim to create a safe space for all, which means everyone is welcome.
I specialize in childhood trauma.
Are you feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, anger issues, or relationship struggles rooted in past experiences? My approach meets you where you are, offering comfort and trust as we work through each session. Healing is like a wave, with natural ups and downs, but we’ll move forward together on a steady, upward path. If you’re feeling stuck or caught in repetitive patterns, I’m here to help you understand these cycles, empowering you to create a more authentic life. Through a supportive, safe environment, we’ll explore your unique needs, helping you build resilience and confidence as you move toward meaningful change.
I specialize in childhood trauma.
Are you feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, anger issues, or relationship struggles rooted in past experiences? My approach meets you where you are, offering comfort and trust as we work through each session. Healing is like a wave, with natural ups and downs, but we’ll move forward together on a steady, upward path. If you’re feeling stuck or caught in repetitive patterns, I’m here to help you understand these cycles, empowering you to create a more authentic life. Through a supportive, safe environment, we’ll explore your unique needs, helping you build resilience and confidence as you move toward meaningful change.
My goal is to create a safe trauma-informed space for us to explore self and learn healthy ways to cope.
Life can feel overwhelming. An unexpected event can suddenly throw everything off balance, or many smaller stresses can build up and make it hard to cope with everyday tasks. Together we can explore your inner strengths and how to use them moving forward and find healing throughout the process. I am dedicated to social justice and believe that it’s important to find awareness of one’s resilience in the process of self-discovery and acceptance.
My goal is to create a safe trauma-informed space for us to explore self and learn healthy ways to cope.
Life can feel overwhelming. An unexpected event can suddenly throw everything off balance, or many smaller stresses can build up and make it hard to cope with everyday tasks. Together we can explore your inner strengths and how to use them moving forward and find healing throughout the process. I am dedicated to social justice and believe that it’s important to find awareness of one’s resilience in the process of self-discovery and acceptance.
Boston Child Study Center - California (LA & SF)
Psychologist, MD, PhD, MA, LCSW, LMHC
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Our early and middle childhood team specializes in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Focused CBT, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children (DBT-C) to treat anxiety, OCD, ADHD, autism, disruptive behaviors, selective mutism, trauma and depression.
We are passionate about addressing the disturbing fact that mental illness continues to increase despite greater evidence-based treatment availability than ever before. We believe this is due to the unethical managed-care practices, rigid clinical delivery models, and interventions developed on a fundamental misunderstanding about emotions and emotional disorders. Our services teach individuals and families how to listen to primary emotions that signal information about our core needs and how to act opposite to secondary emotions that cause distress and suffering. We provide state-of-the-art evidence-based treatments (EBT), working as a multidisciplinary team to provide collaborative, individualized, and comprehensive treatment targeting your child's individual symptoms, their academic and social experiences, transactions within the family system, and whole-family support through individual therapy, group therapy, caregiver coaching, family therapy & couples therapy. Services can flex from weekly outpatient care to intensive outpatient programming, delivering 1-15 hours of individualized care. Progress is measured through weekly measurement-based care and monthly team meetings.
Our early and middle childhood team specializes in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Focused CBT, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children (DBT-C) to treat anxiety, OCD, ADHD, autism, disruptive behaviors, selective mutism, trauma and depression.
We are passionate about addressing the disturbing fact that mental illness continues to increase despite greater evidence-based treatment availability than ever before. We believe this is due to the unethical managed-care practices, rigid clinical delivery models, and interventions developed on a fundamental misunderstanding about emotions and emotional disorders. Our services teach individuals and families how to listen to primary emotions that signal information about our core needs and how to act opposite to secondary emotions that cause distress and suffering. We provide state-of-the-art evidence-based treatments (EBT), working as a multidisciplinary team to provide collaborative, individualized, and comprehensive treatment targeting your child's individual symptoms, their academic and social experiences, transactions within the family system, and whole-family support through individual therapy, group therapy, caregiver coaching, family therapy & couples therapy. Services can flex from weekly outpatient care to intensive outpatient programming, delivering 1-15 hours of individualized care. Progress is measured through weekly measurement-based care and monthly team meetings.
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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.