Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Napa, CA
While my education and experience has afforded me the ability to assist people in varying circumstances, I specialize in attachment, relationship concerns, abandonment and loss, codependency, trauma, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety and life transitions.
Making the decision to enter therapy is not an easy one. Therapy can feel daunting to those who are experiencing a sense of confusion, hopelessness, or worry about their lives. I offer a safe environment to those seeking to better themselves. I believe in finding what works for you and implementing those practices into your daily life. I am here to help you harness your inner strengths by using compassion, understanding and guidance. I believe that you are the expert in your life and I use a genuine and holistic approach to aid you in moving through difficulties.
While my education and experience has afforded me the ability to assist people in varying circumstances, I specialize in attachment, relationship concerns, abandonment and loss, codependency, trauma, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety and life transitions.
Making the decision to enter therapy is not an easy one. Therapy can feel daunting to those who are experiencing a sense of confusion, hopelessness, or worry about their lives. I offer a safe environment to those seeking to better themselves. I believe in finding what works for you and implementing those practices into your daily life. I am here to help you harness your inner strengths by using compassion, understanding and guidance. I believe that you are the expert in your life and I use a genuine and holistic approach to aid you in moving through difficulties.
It is probable that these thoughts are connected to trauma—a way to make sense out of how uncomfortable you feel in your own body.
My work is somatic and holistically oriented, which means we bring the whole person into the room, both mind story and body story—supporting you to uncover the riddle to your body and mind’s dis-ease and distress. We will use movement inquiry, tracking bodily sensations, visualizations, and awareness. Combined with parts, inner child and shadow exploration.
It is probable that these thoughts are connected to trauma—a way to make sense out of how uncomfortable you feel in your own body.
My work is somatic and holistically oriented, which means we bring the whole person into the room, both mind story and body story—supporting you to uncover the riddle to your body and mind’s dis-ease and distress. We will use movement inquiry, tracking bodily sensations, visualizations, and awareness. Combined with parts, inner child and shadow exploration.
By exploring past trauma, stories, patterns, along with current challenges, clients make meaning, change patterns, grow, and move forward in a more conscious and satisfying way personally and in relationship.
I believe we all possess innate strengths and have the potential to thrive and live meaningful lives; however, sometimes we get stuck. Major changes, life stage transitions, and stressors can become overwhelming, exceed the ability to cope, and prompt individuals, couples, and families to seek outside support. These times also hold potential for healing and growth. I use a non-judgmental, culturally sensitive, attachment, and systems lens to view and explore issues impacting the person, couple, and family; and collaborate to explore possible solutions. I work with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages and in all life stages.
By exploring past trauma, stories, patterns, along with current challenges, clients make meaning, change patterns, grow, and move forward in a more conscious and satisfying way personally and in relationship.
I believe we all possess innate strengths and have the potential to thrive and live meaningful lives; however, sometimes we get stuck. Major changes, life stage transitions, and stressors can become overwhelming, exceed the ability to cope, and prompt individuals, couples, and families to seek outside support. These times also hold potential for healing and growth. I use a non-judgmental, culturally sensitive, attachment, and systems lens to view and explore issues impacting the person, couple, and family; and collaborate to explore possible solutions. I work with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages and in all life stages.
I come from a strength based approach and have worked a lot in trauma.
You are a courageous person! If you have come this far in your search for support, this is what I have found to be true: you have tried every strategy you know to find relief from whatever is troubling you. It is painful to keep watching the people you love struggle. NOW is the time to talk with someone who can offer you new strategies to help you through a difficult phase. TODAY is the day that someone joins you on your journey and holds hope.
I come from a strength based approach and have worked a lot in trauma.
You are a courageous person! If you have come this far in your search for support, this is what I have found to be true: you have tried every strategy you know to find relief from whatever is troubling you. It is painful to keep watching the people you love struggle. NOW is the time to talk with someone who can offer you new strategies to help you through a difficult phase. TODAY is the day that someone joins you on your journey and holds hope.
As a trauma therapist, trained in trauma modalities, including EMDR, I understand feelings of safety and trust are prerequisites to trauma work.
Welcome! The first step to healing is the step you are taking now by searching for a therapist. I combine evidence-based therapies with a compassionate and client-centered approach, empowering and supporting clients toward healing and change. Clients choose to work with me after experiencing a traumatic event(s), loss of a loved one (i.e., death, divorce, seperation), relationship difficulties, or they want to gain more insight and personal growth. Whether you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from the people you love, frustrated by a relationship, or burdened by stress, anxiety, or sadness -I can help. You deserve relief
As a trauma therapist, trained in trauma modalities, including EMDR, I understand feelings of safety and trust are prerequisites to trauma work.
Welcome! The first step to healing is the step you are taking now by searching for a therapist. I combine evidence-based therapies with a compassionate and client-centered approach, empowering and supporting clients toward healing and change. Clients choose to work with me after experiencing a traumatic event(s), loss of a loved one (i.e., death, divorce, seperation), relationship difficulties, or they want to gain more insight and personal growth. Whether you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from the people you love, frustrated by a relationship, or burdened by stress, anxiety, or sadness -I can help. You deserve relief
I have specialized training working with families dynamics, and trauma and abuse issues, and extensive experience providing education and helping individuals develop effective coping skills to manage emotional distress, and symptoms of depression, anxiety and PTSD.
We will work together to clarify your specific needs, while carefully evaluating and assessing your strengths and vulnerabilities to help determine the most effective way to support you. It is important to me to treat you with compassion and respect, while being both gentle and direct.
I have specialized training working with families dynamics, and trauma and abuse issues, and extensive experience providing education and helping individuals develop effective coping skills to manage emotional distress, and symptoms of depression, anxiety and PTSD.
We will work together to clarify your specific needs, while carefully evaluating and assessing your strengths and vulnerabilities to help determine the most effective way to support you. It is important to me to treat you with compassion and respect, while being both gentle and direct.
I've specialized in evidence-based cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, trauma, and process oriented therapies.
As a therapist its my true belief that there is power in relationships. This guides my approach to psychotherapy and my approach to working with those that are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or discouraged. I offer a safe, non-judgmental, engaging, interactive, and strength-based approach to therapy that is tailored to each client's specific needs.
I've specialized in evidence-based cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, trauma, and process oriented therapies.
As a therapist its my true belief that there is power in relationships. This guides my approach to psychotherapy and my approach to working with those that are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or discouraged. I offer a safe, non-judgmental, engaging, interactive, and strength-based approach to therapy that is tailored to each client's specific needs.
Holding space for healing trauma and grief!
I take a humanistic approach and use trauma informed techniques. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for single-incident, complex trauma, phobias and panic. I often times work with individuals navigating life with parental wounds and developmental trauma.
Holding space for healing trauma and grief!
I take a humanistic approach and use trauma informed techniques. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for single-incident, complex trauma, phobias and panic. I often times work with individuals navigating life with parental wounds and developmental trauma.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, identity shifts, or relationship struggles, therapy can be a space to gain clarity and reconnect with yourself.
I use a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and client-centered approach. My work is rooted in Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness-based practices. I support teens, adults, and couples in building emotional awareness, resilience, and authentic connection.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, identity shifts, or relationship struggles, therapy can be a space to gain clarity and reconnect with yourself.
I use a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and client-centered approach. My work is rooted in Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness-based practices. I support teens, adults, and couples in building emotional awareness, resilience, and authentic connection.
Much of my experience is working with children in foster care, with families formed through adoption, with individuals who have histories of trauma( exposure to domestic violence, abuse or neglect) & with children who have attachment challenges.
I specialize in working with young children 0-6 & their families who are experiencing challenges related to high levels of individual/ family stress, exposure to traumatic events, grief/ loss, or disruptions in relationships. I specialize in working with adopted children of all ages & any member of the adoption triangle, birth parents, adoptive parents & adopted child.
Much of my experience is working with children in foster care, with families formed through adoption, with individuals who have histories of trauma( exposure to domestic violence, abuse or neglect) & with children who have attachment challenges.
I specialize in working with young children 0-6 & their families who are experiencing challenges related to high levels of individual/ family stress, exposure to traumatic events, grief/ loss, or disruptions in relationships. I specialize in working with adopted children of all ages & any member of the adoption triangle, birth parents, adoptive parents & adopted child.
I am a licensed psychologist and Certified Gottman Therapist, with specialization in working with couples & trauma survivors.
I consider myself to be an "active" therapist and collaborate well with clients who are willing to take risks and be vulnerable, while also trying new approaches to dealing with problems. My therapeutic style is warm and genuine while also being honest and direct, with the goal of empowering my clients with the tools to create happier, healthier lives.
I am a licensed psychologist and Certified Gottman Therapist, with specialization in working with couples & trauma survivors.
I consider myself to be an "active" therapist and collaborate well with clients who are willing to take risks and be vulnerable, while also trying new approaches to dealing with problems. My therapeutic style is warm and genuine while also being honest and direct, with the goal of empowering my clients with the tools to create happier, healthier lives.
I have extensive experience working with trauma survivors, people who are struggling with alcohol and/or drug issues/addiction and their family members, couples and family members who are dealing with barriers to healthy communication, people who are coping with grief, as well as an array of other issues.
Sometimes we all get stuck in life and need a greater level of help and/or guidance than our friends and family might be able to provide. My goal is to help people figure out where they are, where they want to be, what the barriers might be, and how they can get there. I have practical experience and am comfortable working with a wide variety of clients and issues.
I have extensive experience working with trauma survivors, people who are struggling with alcohol and/or drug issues/addiction and their family members, couples and family members who are dealing with barriers to healthy communication, people who are coping with grief, as well as an array of other issues.
Sometimes we all get stuck in life and need a greater level of help and/or guidance than our friends and family might be able to provide. My goal is to help people figure out where they are, where they want to be, what the barriers might be, and how they can get there. I have practical experience and am comfortable working with a wide variety of clients and issues.
I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), an evidenced based approach to treating a variety of clinical problems, including trauma, adverse life experiences, anxiety, depression and pain.
Specialties: EMDR therapy, treatment of first responders and veterans, psychological assessment, policy psychology and pre-employment evaluations, trainings and consultations to various agencies and organizations. Dr. Marrapese is also licensed in Virginia and Alaska.
I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), an evidenced based approach to treating a variety of clinical problems, including trauma, adverse life experiences, anxiety, depression and pain.
Specialties: EMDR therapy, treatment of first responders and veterans, psychological assessment, policy psychology and pre-employment evaluations, trainings and consultations to various agencies and organizations. Dr. Marrapese is also licensed in Virginia and Alaska.
I offer bilateral stimulation therapy as a specialized, effective treatment to help parents heal from birth trauma and reclaim their well-being.
What is Bilateral Stimulation? Bilateral Stimulation (BLS) is a scientifically-supported therapeutic technique that helps individuals process and release the emotional distress associated with trauma. This method is particularly beneficial for those who have experienced trauma during childbirth, such as emergency C-sections, and difficult labor experiences.
I offer bilateral stimulation therapy as a specialized, effective treatment to help parents heal from birth trauma and reclaim their well-being.
What is Bilateral Stimulation? Bilateral Stimulation (BLS) is a scientifically-supported therapeutic technique that helps individuals process and release the emotional distress associated with trauma. This method is particularly beneficial for those who have experienced trauma during childbirth, such as emergency C-sections, and difficult labor experiences.
I work across cultures with individuals and couples on challenges ranging from extreme trauma to addiction to life transitions.
I am a psychodynamically-grounded, integrative psychotherapist with extensive training and experience in trauma resolution and sex therapy. In conjunction with a strong focus on depth work, I like to draw from multiple clinical modalities to provide you tailored, focused treatment.
I work across cultures with individuals and couples on challenges ranging from extreme trauma to addiction to life transitions.
I am a psychodynamically-grounded, integrative psychotherapist with extensive training and experience in trauma resolution and sex therapy. In conjunction with a strong focus on depth work, I like to draw from multiple clinical modalities to provide you tailored, focused treatment.
For over 10 years, I have specialized in working with individuals who carry the immense weight of life, trauma, and being different.
My approach is relational, client-centered, and strength-based. That means I view therapy as a collaborative, empowering process. You bring your wisdom, I bring mine—and together we explore what healing looks like for you.
For over 10 years, I have specialized in working with individuals who carry the immense weight of life, trauma, and being different.
My approach is relational, client-centered, and strength-based. That means I view therapy as a collaborative, empowering process. You bring your wisdom, I bring mine—and together we explore what healing looks like for you.
Often, feelings of anxiety, depression, isolation, loneliness, or relationship difficulties are powered by past trauma or gender dysphoria.
This is a really tough time for teens and parents. My goal is to help your teen step out into the world as a self-confident, powerful, and independent adult. Parents can get the support that they need to reconnect with their teen and set healthy boundaries. Your child can better understand their internal "emotional hurricane" while building resilience.
Often, feelings of anxiety, depression, isolation, loneliness, or relationship difficulties are powered by past trauma or gender dysphoria.
This is a really tough time for teens and parents. My goal is to help your teen step out into the world as a self-confident, powerful, and independent adult. Parents can get the support that they need to reconnect with their teen and set healthy boundaries. Your child can better understand their internal "emotional hurricane" while building resilience.
I bring a social and racial justice lens to therapy, exploring the impact of immigration, ethnic & racial identity, trauma, and cultural issues that impact client's personal and professional lives.
You are unique, and your therapy should be too. I am a neuroaffirming clinician who uses a combination of psychodynamic, multicultural, DBT, and Solution Focused modalities. I also specialize in psychological assessment of twice exceptional (2e) individuals (giftedness + ADHD, autism, learning disorders, and/or complex neurodivergent presentations).
I bring a social and racial justice lens to therapy, exploring the impact of immigration, ethnic & racial identity, trauma, and cultural issues that impact client's personal and professional lives.
You are unique, and your therapy should be too. I am a neuroaffirming clinician who uses a combination of psychodynamic, multicultural, DBT, and Solution Focused modalities. I also specialize in psychological assessment of twice exceptional (2e) individuals (giftedness + ADHD, autism, learning disorders, and/or complex neurodivergent presentations).
I specialize in working with people suffering from the effects of acute and long term emotional trauma, physical trauma, medical trauma and Adult Children of Alcoholic Families and dysfunctional families.
I have advanced certifications from the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation and the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, The International Association of Trauma Professionals and have served as a Family Court Mediator. After 45 years of practice, my focus is on finding the right approach to fitting your particular needs.
I specialize in working with people suffering from the effects of acute and long term emotional trauma, physical trauma, medical trauma and Adult Children of Alcoholic Families and dysfunctional families.
I have advanced certifications from the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation and the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, The International Association of Trauma Professionals and have served as a Family Court Mediator. After 45 years of practice, my focus is on finding the right approach to fitting your particular needs.
I work with clients who struggle with life transitions, intimacy, relationships, trauma, anxiety, depression, and no-longer-useful coping skills that may get in the way of living their best life.
We are complex; we go through iterations of ourselves. It's a healthy part of being human. My job is not to judge you but to make space to encourage your next iteration. In our lifetime we will be messy and beautiful; kind and mean; complicated and simple. We are allowed to change & grow - it's not always easy. I'm a straight shooter who will tell it like I see it and compassionately challenge you. You're not "too much" for me. I don't see your challenges as deficiencies, but rather as coping skills that are no longer working for you. I'm client focused and I allow you to set the pace, flow, and tone. I meet you where you are.
I work with clients who struggle with life transitions, intimacy, relationships, trauma, anxiety, depression, and no-longer-useful coping skills that may get in the way of living their best life.
We are complex; we go through iterations of ourselves. It's a healthy part of being human. My job is not to judge you but to make space to encourage your next iteration. In our lifetime we will be messy and beautiful; kind and mean; complicated and simple. We are allowed to change & grow - it's not always easy. I'm a straight shooter who will tell it like I see it and compassionately challenge you. You're not "too much" for me. I don't see your challenges as deficiencies, but rather as coping skills that are no longer working for you. I'm client focused and I allow you to set the pace, flow, and tone. I meet you where you are.
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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.