Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Monrovia, CA
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Mervin Maier
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have a vast knowledge in areas of
trauma
, attachment, parenting, foster/adoption, depression, anxiety, ADHD, special education, spectrum disorders, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples.
We all need strong, healthy relationships for our personal, social, emotional growth and development. At times the pathway to building strong relationships can be perplexing and bewildering. My therapeutic approach provides a supportive, safe harbor that is both collaborative and non-judgmental. I will help families, couples, and individuals build robust, satisfying lives and deeply meaningful relationships.
Healing Rhythms Mental Health
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD
Verified
Verified
At Healing Rhythms, we understand the healing power of the relationship between client and therapist, so creating safety in therapy is a priority in building a strong foundation when addressing concerns such as
PTSD
, complex
trauma
, anxiety, depression, persistent mental illness, and multicultural and intergenerational issues.
In these challenging times, many folks in the community are seeking safe spaces to heal and build meaningful relationships. At Healing Rhythms Mental Health, we are a diverse group of licensed clinical psychologists, psychology assistants and psychology doctoral students who embrace community and interconnectedness. The essence of our work is rooted in compassion, empathy and respect for multicultural identities and a wide range of therapy approaches which include holistic/traditional, psychodynamic, relational, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness and existential therapies.
Natasha Morisawa
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
10 Endorsed
Verified
10 Endorsed
Clients recover from
trauma
and repair ruptured relationships.
If you have a hard time remembering when you felt good or really cared about yourself, therapy CAN help. You can make changes in relationships and life that bring you DEEP SATISFACTION. I help you know yourself better so you may better help yourself. I'm interested, caring, and professional. It's been my honor to help clients find relief, deepen relationships and recover from
trauma
. Many of the most successful people in our communities have worked through adversity and taken non-traditional paths to success. Let me help you find yours!
William Haddad
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
When you are feeling hurt and alone, if you are seeking a safe place to be heard without judgment, this space is yours. Whether it's to explore deeper personal matters such as
trauma
or depression, make life changes to reduce stress and grow creativity, or simply navigate the complex world of love and relationships that even the best of us need a hand with sometimes, I am happy to help.
Not accepting new clients
Marlene Willis-Akins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have been clinically trained and certified in
trauma
focused and evidence based practices such as Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Seeking Safety, Managing and Adaptive Practices (MAP) and
Trauma
Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
I serve as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients including children as young as zero to school aged. I also provide behavior intervention, individual, couples and group therapy for adolescents and adults, which would also include parenting classes.
Karyn Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have been in practice 32 years, and I am trained in TFCBT, CBT, Mindfulness, relaxation,
trauma
focused studies for adults, and soon I will complete my certification as an EMDR therapist I enjoy working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression,
trauma
, and treatment of people with Bipolar disorder. A good therapeutic alliance with my patients in which my patient feels safe and welcome to do the hard work of psychotherapy needed to ensure the maximum growth and healing is achieved for the patient.
Relationships For Better
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MSMFT, AMFT
Verified
Verified
I am also trained in EMDR therapy which focuses on
trauma
recovery.
Isn't it true that our relationships are what life is all about? When we feel isolated in our relationship with ourselves and loved ones, we are more likely to experiencing disconnection, dysfunction and emotional pain. Though we often grow through pain, feeling stuck can feel hopeless. My goal is to walk with you through the healing process. I'm here to support you in restoring life in your relationship with yourself and others. Using a holistic approach to therapy, we'll address underlying feelings and needs to restore a vital connection with yourself and others as we walk together through the healing process.
Almog Shanun
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I am experienced in working with veterans and
trauma
survivors.
I work with the human psyche! WHETHER LIFE IS ON FIRE OR WHEN PAIN IS TOO STRONG TO BEAR OR IF YOU LOOK FOR PERSONAL DISCOVERY. My ideal client comes in in order to learn about how to tune with his or her psyche. Clients, in depth work, learn about the inner and outer relationships and how to connect with the things that lies underneath. I see clients who are looking for discovery of what exists beyond the behavior and their actions and who are willing to dive into learning about the forces that drive them.
Phoebe Bass
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My passions and specialties include working with people who are: recovering from
trauma
, abuse and unhealthy relationships, and managing stress, depression, and anxiety.
Hello, and welcome. You are probably reading this because you are looking for someone who will get you—someone who can understand your struggles, offer a fresh perspective, and help you to move forward, letting go of the heaviness that you have been carrying. Maybe you have tried therapy before, or perhaps this is all brand new. Either way, finding the right therapist can be stressful. You are not alone. You can heal. You can experience joy and feel loved in your relationships and within yourself.
Guillermo Ulloa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified
Verified
You're here for a reason. Perhaps, you've undergone
trauma
, both in the big sense or little sense, and maybe it just happened or it happened long ago. Your relationships aren't working because you're working so hard to make sure that you're not traumatized again. Now you're stuck. Maybe you and your significant other are in a difficult place, and you can't find resolution. In fact, you can't even talk to each other.
Kathryn Scott
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Kathy Scott has a warmth and vitality, which foster a sense of trust and safety, and she has an especially strong ability to connect with and understand her clients. Her training in EMDR and psychoanalytic therapy effectively support her work-- helping heal abuse and
trauma
of all kinds. Because of her own personal experience, she has compassion and a heart for women who are widowed and experiencing deep losses. As a result, Kathy works well with women in transition, divorce, parenting issues, single-parenting, step-parenting, blended families, "empty nest" difficulties, and parent-caregiver concerns.
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Joan Hasibar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Through therapy, clients rebuild, balance, and strengthen from
PTSD
,
trauma
, grief, loss, anxiety, and/or depression.
Are you feeling stuck, numb, or tired all the time? Are you having trouble focusing - on your work, family and friends, your partner, or even YOURSELF? Do you experience anger, guilt, sadness, or hopelessness? Would you like to find a way to overcome this but don't know where to begin? I believe through exploration there can be freedom, from fear, guilt, shame, doubt, and uncertainty. As with all explorations, I will be your guide to walk with you through the frustration, pain, and confusion. Regardless of what we find, I will be committed to doing it with you.
Micaela Flores
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My specialties include sexual abuse, childhood
trauma
, marriage crisis, relational problems, life transitions, children,
trauma
treatment, crisis intervention, grief and loss, blended families, adoption and foster care, and parenting issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I have worked with individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and families. I believe that through collaborative work together, there is hope for changing behaviors, beliefs, and conflicts that are impeding you from having the quality of life you desire. I strive to provide an environment that is nurturing, open, and safe for you to process and grow, improving your life and level of functioning.
Andrea Galeana
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My clients would describe me as genuine, caring, and accepting. I work with clients who have experienced
trauma
, micro-aggression and several messages from others and even from themselves to "get over it" or "get it together." My clients face challenges in finding fulfillment in their life and connecting with the world around them in a meaningful way. They are desiring a life in which they are able to fully embrace joy in the daily things and in their relationships. They want to be able to feel all their feelings without judgment and stress.
Carey McIntosh
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, APCC, CRM, EMDR
Verified
Verified
Tired of depression, anxiety, fear of abandonment, recurrent relationship problems, low self-esteem/self-hatred, substances, feeling stuck in life? My focus is
trauma
and early attachment injuries. I work with teenagers and adults, people with disabilities (including Deaf/HH), international aid workers/expats/migrants, and anyone else who's ready to make a change. My clients want to remember the past without reliving it and to free themselves from old pain and fears. They want to get out there and live in color, in touch with their emotions but not ruled by them. All abilities, races, creeds, sexual and gender identities welcome.
Maral Malekian Lmft
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a
trauma
trained CBT therapist.
You want to feel heard but deep down you are struggling and it feels as if something is missing. Using a holistic, mindful approach to alleviate pain and unwanted symptoms, I can help guide you to build on self compassion and self-care. Working together we work toward improving anxiety, depressive symptoms, self-empowerment, self-esteem.
Beth Smith - Mindgarden Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in treating adults, college students, teens, professionals, and high-achieving individuals with anxiety, depression,
trauma
, life transitions, work stress, family conflict, relationship issues, a variety of life stressors or simply for personal growth.
I am Beth Smith, LCSW a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, founder of Mindgarden Therapy. As a millennial Therapist, I have a modern eclectic therapeutic approach. I incorporate my trainings and certifications in evidence-based practices to guide our therapy sessions and provide personalized care for my clients, tailored to your needs. I am passionate about guiding people through their healing journey and personal growth. I believe therapy is a powerful tool that can help you improve your quality of life while dealing with life’s challenges. I look forward to the opportunity to get to know you.
Alex Ramirez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
At this time I am only accepting clients that ok with online (Telehealth) therapy. My clients describe my sessions as peaceful, a place they can share and a place which promotes greater balance and happiness to their life. As a relationship expert, my approach is holistic, proactive and solution focused. It is designed to gain insight and empower you to take actions towards your life decisions. Those dealing with Anxiety,
Trauma
and/or Stress, we can work together to map the necessary coping skills to create a balance. Veterans welcome! Accepting Out of Network Insurance
Jaclyn Roher Sonne
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC, PPS
Verified
Verified
I provide empathetic, evidence-based counseling treatments such as
Trauma
-Focused CBT & solution-focused brief therapy to reduce difficult emotions interfering with daily life.
Accepting new clients! Are you feeling overwhelmed by waves of anxiety or depression, or languishing about the future? Whether you are a parent looking to support your teenager burnt out by the demands of school, a young adult anxious about their future, or a new parent navigating the next chapter of their lives, I offer empathetic support and
trauma
-informed tools to manage responses to life's many difficulties. I have a special interest helping teenagers navigate the ups and downs of adolescence, young adults working through "stuckness" within their relationships and careers, and survivors of
trauma
.
Theresa Lopez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CCTP
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
My specialties include working with
trauma
,
PTSD
, C-
PTSD
, & abuse (i.
Searching for a therapist is a vulnerable & intimate decision toward self-exploration & healing. Often, we don’t know what causes feelings of anxiety, sadness, anger, & disconnection from our life & our loved ones. My therapeutic style is grounded in creating an emotionally safe environment to decrease internal shame & explore life concerns & struggles while identifying strengths that will assist with creating sustained meaningful change. Each person’s experience is unique & includes nuances that deserve great emotional care, collaboration, & respectful difference to explore internal beliefs & strengthen understanding of the self.
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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.