Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
Meridian Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064
We specialize in treating addictions, relationships, mood disorders, trauma, and helping clients like you find direction in life.
Life can be complicated, and there isn’t a handbook for managing issues like anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationships. It’s important to know that you’re not alone, and these challenges are opportunities for growth. You’re probably here because you feel it’s time to “do something different.” Let our team at Meridian Counseling guide you on this journey.
We specialize in treating addictions, relationships, mood disorders, trauma, and helping clients like you find direction in life.
Life can be complicated, and there isn’t a handbook for managing issues like anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationships. It’s important to know that you’re not alone, and these challenges are opportunities for growth. You’re probably here because you feel it’s time to “do something different.” Let our team at Meridian Counseling guide you on this journey.
I am an LCSW, a bilingual (English & Spanish) therapist dedicated to providing a trauma-informed, inclusive, and compassionate space for healing.
I take a client-centered and trauma-informed approach to therapy, ensuring that each individual feels safe, respected, and understood. I believe in the power of collaboration and empowerment, tailoring interventions to meet my clients where they are while honoring their unique experiences and strengths.
I am an LCSW, a bilingual (English & Spanish) therapist dedicated to providing a trauma-informed, inclusive, and compassionate space for healing.
I take a client-centered and trauma-informed approach to therapy, ensuring that each individual feels safe, respected, and understood. I believe in the power of collaboration and empowerment, tailoring interventions to meet my clients where they are while honoring their unique experiences and strengths.
Minoo Saeedvafa
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90049
From your first appointment, we will work collaboratively to help you overcome any obstacles whether it is your career, education, relationships, or conquering past trauma.
It seems like nothing you say gets through to them anymore. When the one you care most about doesn't seem to listen, it's frightening and isolating. Sometimes just talking to an objective person helps you find a way to live a better life, resolve problems, and make better decisions. Suffering originates from not knowing what to do with life’s challenges. Every person needs guidance to leave behind the confusion of the current situation to breakthrough to a future clarity. It's not too late to learn the skills that can get you off to a fresh start. It's time to break those unproductive patterns and replace them with healthier ones.
From your first appointment, we will work collaboratively to help you overcome any obstacles whether it is your career, education, relationships, or conquering past trauma.
It seems like nothing you say gets through to them anymore. When the one you care most about doesn't seem to listen, it's frightening and isolating. Sometimes just talking to an objective person helps you find a way to live a better life, resolve problems, and make better decisions. Suffering originates from not knowing what to do with life’s challenges. Every person needs guidance to leave behind the confusion of the current situation to breakthrough to a future clarity. It's not too late to learn the skills that can get you off to a fresh start. It's time to break those unproductive patterns and replace them with healthier ones.
Anahid Mosala
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Anxiety, depression and trauma have a ripple effect throughout your whole life and can manifest themselves in perfectionism, overscheduling and difficulties navigating intimacy.
I provide individual and relationship therapy and am kink, polyam, sex worker and LGBTQAI+ allied. I utilize a trauma informed approach and empower clients to be the expert of their own experience. My role is to provide the tools and support needed to reach collaboratively set goals. I am currently completing my AASECT sex therapy certificate.
Anxiety, depression and trauma have a ripple effect throughout your whole life and can manifest themselves in perfectionism, overscheduling and difficulties navigating intimacy.
I provide individual and relationship therapy and am kink, polyam, sex worker and LGBTQAI+ allied. I utilize a trauma informed approach and empower clients to be the expert of their own experience. My role is to provide the tools and support needed to reach collaboratively set goals. I am currently completing my AASECT sex therapy certificate.
Mara Hesed
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, BFA, CYT, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Life trauma and chronic stress can disrupt equanimity.
My aim is to foster interconnectedness and facilitate transformation. In our sessions, I want you to slow down and discover YOUR process. I was born in a tiger year, and the Mama Tigress in me can be fiercely protective of my clients’ journeys as I hold space for you to ultimately heal your own wounds and create your own change.
Life trauma and chronic stress can disrupt equanimity.
My aim is to foster interconnectedness and facilitate transformation. In our sessions, I want you to slow down and discover YOUR process. I was born in a tiger year, and the Mama Tigress in me can be fiercely protective of my clients’ journeys as I hold space for you to ultimately heal your own wounds and create your own change.
I specialize in helping individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma and fear of change.
My approach is collaborative and tailored to meet your unique needs and goals. I incorporate trauma-informed modalities to ensure that the therapeutic environment is safe, nurturing, and empowering. I honor my client’s trust by providing a compassionate, non-judgmental, and empathetic space where you can be seen, heard, and supported.
I specialize in helping individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma and fear of change.
My approach is collaborative and tailored to meet your unique needs and goals. I incorporate trauma-informed modalities to ensure that the therapeutic environment is safe, nurturing, and empowering. I honor my client’s trust by providing a compassionate, non-judgmental, and empathetic space where you can be seen, heard, and supported.
Angie Bradshaw
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Hi there, I use attachment-based, trauma-informed, and somatic approaches so you can feel more present, connected, and vibrant.
I use an integrative approach, supporting understanding unconscious patterns, restoring the mind-body connection, and exploring family/environment influences. With children, I use play and art-based approaches, with an emphasis on parent support. Previous careers in education and advertising, as well as time spent living abroad, add depth to my perspective.
Hi there, I use attachment-based, trauma-informed, and somatic approaches so you can feel more present, connected, and vibrant.
I use an integrative approach, supporting understanding unconscious patterns, restoring the mind-body connection, and exploring family/environment influences. With children, I use play and art-based approaches, with an emphasis on parent support. Previous careers in education and advertising, as well as time spent living abroad, add depth to my perspective.
Lillian Molayem
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MEd, BCBA, CYT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90010
I specialize in supporting individuals with multicultural backgrounds, navigating grief & loss, trauma, autism spectrum disorder, & caregivers of those with chronic illness.
It's hard to be human! I’m here to help you move through the messy, beautiful complexity of life with authenticity, compassion, & humor. As a child of Iranian immigrants, I understand the challenges of navigating the intersection of culture & identity. Also an artist and intuitive, I'm deeply passionate about collaboration, self-exploration, and celebrating the unique complexity that makes you, you! Together, we will work to lovingly reconnect with parts of yourself that may have been neglected for reasons beyond your control or understanding.
I specialize in supporting individuals with multicultural backgrounds, navigating grief & loss, trauma, autism spectrum disorder, & caregivers of those with chronic illness.
It's hard to be human! I’m here to help you move through the messy, beautiful complexity of life with authenticity, compassion, & humor. As a child of Iranian immigrants, I understand the challenges of navigating the intersection of culture & identity. Also an artist and intuitive, I'm deeply passionate about collaboration, self-exploration, and celebrating the unique complexity that makes you, you! Together, we will work to lovingly reconnect with parts of yourself that may have been neglected for reasons beyond your control or understanding.
Do you find yourself having a difficult time coping with anxiety, depression, and trauma?
I also specialize in ACT and CBT. Changes and transitions can be challenging, causing difficulties with coping. I can assist you with exploring difficult emotions while living in the present moment in an effort to reach your goals. As a result,you will feel empowered and inspired to create your own path.
Do you find yourself having a difficult time coping with anxiety, depression, and trauma?
I also specialize in ACT and CBT. Changes and transitions can be challenging, causing difficulties with coping. I can assist you with exploring difficult emotions while living in the present moment in an effort to reach your goals. As a result,you will feel empowered and inspired to create your own path.
Individuals with trauma often struggle with dissociation and commonly experience relational injuries across the lifespan.
Starting to do this work can be daunting. The path ahead may have many tricky corners, but many, including myself, have found comfort and connection along the trail. This investment into your health will be an opportunity to work on becoming unstuck from patterns of the past that no longer serve you. I hope to provide some guidance that will leave you feeling supported and no longer alone. This work will help to integrate the mind, body, and soul to leave us feeling more connected to ourselves, others, and the planet.
Individuals with trauma often struggle with dissociation and commonly experience relational injuries across the lifespan.
Starting to do this work can be daunting. The path ahead may have many tricky corners, but many, including myself, have found comfort and connection along the trail. This investment into your health will be an opportunity to work on becoming unstuck from patterns of the past that no longer serve you. I hope to provide some guidance that will leave you feeling supported and no longer alone. This work will help to integrate the mind, body, and soul to leave us feeling more connected to ourselves, others, and the planet.
Besides talk therapy, I am also trained in EMDR therapy which treats the effects of trauma.
Sometimes life can be like a roller coaster riding. One minute it seems like you are going up to the top of the world. Another minute you feel like you are plunging down not knowing if there will be an end to it. This can be scary and overwhelming. It is my passion to help people move from an anxious, depressed or troubled state to one that has hope and acceptance. I believe in emotional, physical, and spiritual recovery. I work with individuals, groups, couples, and adolescents.
Besides talk therapy, I am also trained in EMDR therapy which treats the effects of trauma.
Sometimes life can be like a roller coaster riding. One minute it seems like you are going up to the top of the world. Another minute you feel like you are plunging down not knowing if there will be an end to it. This can be scary and overwhelming. It is my passion to help people move from an anxious, depressed or troubled state to one that has hope and acceptance. I believe in emotional, physical, and spiritual recovery. I work with individuals, groups, couples, and adolescents.
Meet Our Trauma and PTSD Therapists
Caitlyn Budd
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
17 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
I work with clients who are navigating the murky waters of trauma, self-injury, disordered eating, and grief & loss.
Do you find yourself feeling fine one moment and suddenly you're overwhelmed by distressing thoughts or confusing emotions? Do you feel like your body has been hijacked by sensations that you can't identify or pinpoint? Do you find yourself disconnected from your life and those things you once enjoyed doing? Have you ever experienced or seen something in the past that now invades your life on a daily basis? Have you ever just wanted to hide away from everything? I know that feeling and I'm telling you right now, you're not alone.
I work with clients who are navigating the murky waters of trauma, self-injury, disordered eating, and grief & loss.
Do you find yourself feeling fine one moment and suddenly you're overwhelmed by distressing thoughts or confusing emotions? Do you feel like your body has been hijacked by sensations that you can't identify or pinpoint? Do you find yourself disconnected from your life and those things you once enjoyed doing? Have you ever experienced or seen something in the past that now invades your life on a daily basis? Have you ever just wanted to hide away from everything? I know that feeling and I'm telling you right now, you're not alone.
We accumulate invisible scars and wounds over time, doing our best to keep moving through heartbreak, betrayal, loss, and trauma.
I focus on understanding the self through the exploration of key relationships. These relationships may include those with caregivers in childhood, romantic partners and friends in adulthood, and the all-important relationship you have with yourself. Together we can work through shame, loss, and trauma.
We accumulate invisible scars and wounds over time, doing our best to keep moving through heartbreak, betrayal, loss, and trauma.
I focus on understanding the self through the exploration of key relationships. These relationships may include those with caregivers in childhood, romantic partners and friends in adulthood, and the all-important relationship you have with yourself. Together we can work through shame, loss, and trauma.
Micha Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, ACC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, harmful patterns & addictions, ADHD, dissociation, and first generation issues & empowerment are major themes in many clients' work.
I believe we all possess what we need for wholeness, yet through a lot of self-help in the zeitgeist right now we’re asked to move the ground of our own being and follow formulas instead of trust the process & our intuition. Through our therapeutic relationship you bring your healing aptitude forward, and we establish a safe space where wounds, old stories, traumas, and any ways life has tamed you can be tended. The process of rewilding your soul and spirit and stepping into a new state of consciousness can be challenging and present with some pain and discomfort. I meet you lovingly, with an empowering & heart-centered approach.
Trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, harmful patterns & addictions, ADHD, dissociation, and first generation issues & empowerment are major themes in many clients' work.
I believe we all possess what we need for wholeness, yet through a lot of self-help in the zeitgeist right now we’re asked to move the ground of our own being and follow formulas instead of trust the process & our intuition. Through our therapeutic relationship you bring your healing aptitude forward, and we establish a safe space where wounds, old stories, traumas, and any ways life has tamed you can be tended. The process of rewilding your soul and spirit and stepping into a new state of consciousness can be challenging and present with some pain and discomfort. I meet you lovingly, with an empowering & heart-centered approach.
Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), I serve a diverse clientele seeking to overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I am Jamal Watkins, a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to helping individuals navigate their mental health journeys.
Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), I serve a diverse clientele seeking to overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I am Jamal Watkins, a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to helping individuals navigate their mental health journeys.
I'm currently working virtually with folks suffering the effects of traumatic experiences who have symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD).
The symptoms of PTSD can be debilitating. You feel stuck in a moment in time that won't release you to live your life now. Trauma seems to have changed everything, and life's meaning is no longer clear in the ways it was before. I can work with you to help you put your traumatic experience(s) back in the past and clear the way to move forward with life.
I'm currently working virtually with folks suffering the effects of traumatic experiences who have symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD).
The symptoms of PTSD can be debilitating. You feel stuck in a moment in time that won't release you to live your life now. Trauma seems to have changed everything, and life's meaning is no longer clear in the ways it was before. I can work with you to help you put your traumatic experience(s) back in the past and clear the way to move forward with life.
Erin Astin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064
I specialize in working with depression, stress and anxiety, perfectionism, self-esteem/self-criticism, life transitions, and trauma.
Hello and Welcome! My main priority as your therapist is to ensure you feel heard and understood. I know firsthand the vulnerability that comes with sharing intimate struggles, and I applaud you for showing up for yourself in this way! I approach my clients holistically—not as “problems to solve” but as humans with a rich history and complexity to them. I believe wholeheartedly that you are the expert in your own life, and will work collaboratively with you to develop a plan of care that feels good for you. I have no agenda of my own other than to be your champion and ally throughout this process of growth and healing.
I specialize in working with depression, stress and anxiety, perfectionism, self-esteem/self-criticism, life transitions, and trauma.
Hello and Welcome! My main priority as your therapist is to ensure you feel heard and understood. I know firsthand the vulnerability that comes with sharing intimate struggles, and I applaud you for showing up for yourself in this way! I approach my clients holistically—not as “problems to solve” but as humans with a rich history and complexity to them. I believe wholeheartedly that you are the expert in your own life, and will work collaboratively with you to develop a plan of care that feels good for you. I have no agenda of my own other than to be your champion and ally throughout this process of growth and healing.
Offering individual therapy with a primary focus on helping adults with their self confidence, boundaries, communication, trauma, depression, ADHD, and more.
I provide you with skills to manage the challenges you're facing, as well as work with you to identify and understand where the root causes are coming from and why they are occurring. Learning these skills creates short-term relief and understanding the origin of your struggles, creates long-term growth. I'm here with you, step by step along the way.
Offering individual therapy with a primary focus on helping adults with their self confidence, boundaries, communication, trauma, depression, ADHD, and more.
I provide you with skills to manage the challenges you're facing, as well as work with you to identify and understand where the root causes are coming from and why they are occurring. Learning these skills creates short-term relief and understanding the origin of your struggles, creates long-term growth. I'm here with you, step by step along the way.
My areas of specialization include trauma-related disorders; attachment pathology; intimate partner violence; relationship conflict; anxiety; and depression.
My primary tasks are to help clients become aware of their innate ability to heal themselves and to help them create solutions to problems that may have seemed unsolvable. From a theoretical perspective, my approach is grounded in psychodynamic theory, attachment theory, and the cognitive and behavioral therapies; but above all, my work is pragmatic.
My areas of specialization include trauma-related disorders; attachment pathology; intimate partner violence; relationship conflict; anxiety; and depression.
My primary tasks are to help clients become aware of their innate ability to heal themselves and to help them create solutions to problems that may have seemed unsolvable. From a theoretical perspective, my approach is grounded in psychodynamic theory, attachment theory, and the cognitive and behavioral therapies; but above all, my work is pragmatic.
I work with individuals and teens who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, grief and loss, life transitions, and relational/attachment wounds.
I offer a collaborative approach and draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to understand and change negative thought patterns, DBT focuses on building skills for emotional regulation, attachment theory, and EMDR is effective for trauma recovery by processing distressing memories.
I work with individuals and teens who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, grief and loss, life transitions, and relational/attachment wounds.
I offer a collaborative approach and draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to understand and change negative thought patterns, DBT focuses on building skills for emotional regulation, attachment theory, and EMDR is effective for trauma recovery by processing distressing memories.
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