Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Mountain View, CA
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Jim Arjani
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
If you would like to learn more about me or how I treat
trauma
, please feel free to contact me at (650) 450-0102.
Have you recently experienced or witnessed a traumatic event? Are you going through a break-up or some other type of loss? Physical, sexual, or emotional abuse? Your sleep problems, depression, anxiety, poor performance at work and relationship issues are often the result of current of past
trauma
. Many of my clients include those who have come from dysfunctional families where they experienced or witnessed abuse. For the past 19 years I have been helping clients to cope with and address traumatic experiences. I have extensive training and experience in the treatment of
trauma
.
Not accepting new clients

Brendan McNally
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I draw from my training in CBT, MI, and
trauma
informed techniques.
People experience stress, sadness, frustration, and anxiety. These challenges might contribute to feeling stuck and unsure of which direction or actions to take. Sometimes, feeling stuck we are pulled to unhelpful actions. My goal is to support you in addressing your mental wellness needs so you can move toward your goals. These goals might be personal, social, emotional, or professional. Enhancing your ability to practice self-care and understand your own mental health can lead to positive outcomes across multiple facets of life. Together, we can accomplish this through open communication and collaboration in a safe environment.

Joelle Rabow Maletis & Associates, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAEd, MA, LMFT
Verified
10 Endorsed
Verified
10 Endorsed
As a well-known psychotherapist Joelle, Clinical Director/CEO/Founder of Joelle Rabow Maletis & Associates, Inc., offices in the Bay Area’s Silicon Valley, CA and Texas, we utilize reflective listening and builds rapport with our clients, incorporating CBT and DBT skills, somatic work, EMDR along with
trauma
informed and solution-focused therapy, to provide a structure that allows clients to make changes in their own lives. We focus on establishing collaborations, promoting self-growth while incorporating mindfulness training to achieve client results. Our passion's helping clients develop past
trauma
, through post traumatic growth!

Lawrence Compagnoni
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you looking to improve your relationship with yourself and others in your life? If so, then perhaps I can help. I work with adults, couples, and families wanting healthier, stronger relationships, and an overall better life. I enjoy working with people who want to transform their lives and their relationships; those who are ready to release the past and live more fully in the present in order to create a better future. I work with people on issues of
trauma
, spirituality, and grief resulting from death, a lost relationship and/or lost opportunities. I also work with people with process and substance addictions and recovery.
Not accepting new clients

Rosanna Chang
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I specialize in working with People of Color and White Allies around: spiritual concerns, isolation,
trauma
, and relationship difficulties.
Every person that enters into therapy wants the same thing; to give and receive love more freely and fully. I believe this is not only possible it is your divine birthright. I am here to partner with you on your healing journey - to help guide you back to a state of greater freedom, wholeness and connection. In our work together, we aim to activate your innate resiliency, repair old relational injuries and release oppressive binds of shame-based conditioning. I see our work through a lens of possibilities. Most importantly, I already see you as a whole being.

Tania Choi Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MEd
3 Endorsed
3 Endorsed
I specialize in EMDR and am trained to work with
trauma
, abuse,
PTSD
as well addictions and compulsions.
I'm not in the business of instigating change. I am in the delicate and complex work of empowering it. Because I believe you have the wisdom to bring about change. Because change is your work and your choice; my role is to set the stage, empty it, illuminate what stands in the way and explore with you the possibilities for change. Ultimately you decide.The fact that you're here already ensures it. My job is to notice your process, reflect and honor it. In this space, I have seen amazing change happen.

Kevin Brock
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have received specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy treating Borderline Personality disorder as well as EMDR to treat distress resulting from
trauma
.
I have worked with a variety of populations doing individual, couples, and group psychotherapy as well as psychological testing. My theoretical approach is based on a variety of methods, techniques and philosophies based upon both research and my clinical experience. I believe no one method of therapy can meet everyone's needs, so I employ a variety of behavioral, cognitive, interpersonal interventions, and problem solving strategies based upon your individual needs and goals. I take the approach that the most empathetic thing I can do for you is to help bring you closer to your personal goals.
Not accepting new clients

Serenity Serseción
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
In their clinical practice, they focus on teens and adults working through life transitions, questioning gender and/or sexuality,
trauma
history, dissociation, anxiety, and depression.
Dr. Serseción is a genderqueer, Latinx, licensed psychologist with 10+ years of experience as a therapist. Dr. Serseción is a native Spanish speaker from Puerto Rico, providing treatment in English and Spanish. In addition, Dr. Sersecion provides workshops on various topics such as cultural humility, and working with diverse populations. They work with the following communities: LGBTQ+ population, polyamory community, Latinx community, DID/ plural community, geek community, video game community, and various others.

Svetlana Tikhonova
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
At this time, I offer in-office and Telehealth sessions, depends on needs. I work with children and adults who need help with life transitions, relationships,
trauma
, divorce, grief, work/ study stress and other difficult life circumstances. My approach is based on empathy, unconditional positive regard, respect to all life paths, and deep belief in a healing power of a genuine human connection.

Pamela Singer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have a special interest in working with disruptions of the mind-body connection, which often relate to
trauma
, eating disorders, and anxiety.
While there are many reasons people seek therapy, one thought is central: something has to change. Considering this idea takes tremendous courage. It can also bring tremendous reward. Change is not always easy, but it is possible. Therapy can be a powerful tool in this process by helping you gain insight, support, and confidence to develop new patterns and behaviors. As a clinical psychologist, I work collaboratively with people to identify the source of their pain and empower them to resolve it using evidenced-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based therapies.

L. Allen Sciutto, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have a flexible schedule for clients and I have expertise working with those with
PTSD
; vets, teens and their families, or those involved in foster care system.
I can help with challenging relationships, retirement problems, post
trauma
and acute stress; also substance abuse issues, problem gambling, grief or loss, as well as problems with past childhood abuse and neglect, as well as facilitating better adjustment with general life transitions.
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Saadia Faouzi
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
Je travaille avec les enfants, adolescents, adultes, et les familles qui souffrent de
trauma
, anxiété, dépression, deuil, et problèmes d'estime de soi.
Are you unhappy? Do you feel less and less motivated and it's getting hard for you to be yourself fully? Are you anxious? Depressed? Angry? Do you feel misunderstood and blamed? Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel lost and you don't know what to do? My therapy services can help you. Using therapy tools that work, I will help you overcome the road blocks that are on the way to your true self and to your happiness. My therapy services are client centered, individualized and strength based. Most importantly, they are tailored to meet your values and cultural needs.

Vera Kugel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
I have an extensive experience working with people with severe emotional
trauma
, people suffering from various addictions, women/men struggling with infertility issues, people dealing with life threatening diseases.
Congratulations! You have made a very important decision in your life - you decided to invite professional help into your life. The reasons behind your decision can vary. It can be your feeling of loneliness, difficulties to "fit in", or maybe the demons from the past affecting your life today and you feel like you stuck? Or the main goal you've had all your life seems more and more unreachable and you feel like a failure? Whatever it is, you are the only one who has the answers. You are the only expert of you. But sometimes these answers are buried too deep, so you need professional help to reach them.
Not accepting new clients

Chris Cessna
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have been helping men, women, and teens work through a variety of mental health concerns for the last 14 years, with a specialized focus in working with
trauma
and addictions. Creating space for curiosity and compassion towards parts of ourselves that have been helping us cope, I love the opportunity to help people pay attention to their experience in new ways and find freedom from the things that have kept them feeling stuck.

Chally Grundwag
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My therapy style is warm, collaborative,
trauma
informed and culturally sensitive.
I'm here to support you in your journey to regain trust in your unique strengths and overcome life's challenging situations, reach your goals, and make your life happier and more meaningful. In our sessions you will be invited to explore your deep values and motivations, and identify which aspects of your life help you move forwards, and how to separate from patterns and behaviors that are no longer useful for you. If you are an adult or a teen who suffer from anxiety, depression, burn-out, academic stress,
PTSD
, Sexual
Trauma
, relationship issues, or low self esteem, please don't give up. There is hope, and healing is possible.

Christine Tronge, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
, depression), anxiety disorders (including phobias) and
PTSD
/
Trauma
.
Currently accepting new clients and offer convenient evening and weekend hours. I am so glad you landed on my site. My compassionate, warm and inviting approach makes it easy for clients to come to me and talk about the things that are sometimes hard to say to themselves. I regard each client with immense respect and work to create a safe and healing space allowing us to help you explore the issues with which you struggle and begin to find some of the answers you seek and tools you need to grow.
Waitlist for new clients

Madhur Kulkarni
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am committed to helping you get unstuck and create a more fulfilling life. I will help you to overcome obstacles, build on your unique strengths, and teach you new skills needed for long-term change. My approach integrates a warm, thoughtful, and direct style with well-researched, therapeutic techniques. I have a strong background in treating
trauma
/posttraumatic stress (e.g., family/community violence, unexpected deaths, war) and substance use/addiction.

Kelly Koken
Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, MA, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I specialize in depression, anxiety,
trauma
and life transitions.
Are you feeling stuck in life? Does stress at work, from life, from family, your partner or friends, feel overwhelming? I believe that we all deserver to live happy, healthy lives. I help adults and adolescents who are struggling with depression,
trauma
, anxiety, stress, anger, life transitions, or grief. Together we untangle what is holding you back and keeping you from being your best self. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, or at your wits' end there is help for you. Together, we will help you get unstuck and cope with your life’s challenges. Let's bring happiness back to your life!
Not accepting new clients

Dr. Elizabeth Weiss
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Humans have an amazing capacity to overcome tremendous adversity, yet sometimes a
trauma
or ongoing challenge is so severe that people have difficulty moving past it.
Sometimes life brings challenges that require us to learn and grow in unforeseen ways. These challenges can take the form of an illness in ourselves or a loved one, death, the loss of dreams held dearly, and trials that are part of living and maturing. I work collaboratively with individuals, families, and couples to help them overcome the stressful events they face.

Svetlana Kreimer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Relationships can be hard. Partners struggle with communication, conflicting parenting styles, sexual expressions... Life's challenges, hurtful fights, history of
trauma
or infidelity make it difficult to sustain trust and closeness. How can you create desired connections, and not lose yourself in the process? How can you be true both to self and to your partnership? I invite you to explore these questions together with empathy and curiosity, letting go of habitual judgments, self-deprecation, and shame. I work with individuals, couples, and families. Both traditional and alternative lifestyles are welcome, and no issue is a taboo.
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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.