Trauma Focused Therapists in National City, CA
My ideal client struggles with repeating patterns that affect their relationships, work, or well-being. They may face anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem and seek support to break free from these challenges. They need a safe, non-judgmental space to heal, gain self-awareness, and develop practical strategies. Their goals include feeling more confident, balanced, and capable of handling life’s challenges. They want lasting change, believing that with the right support, they can create a more fulfilling, empowered life.
My ideal client struggles with repeating patterns that affect their relationships, work, or well-being. They may face anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem and seek support to break free from these challenges. They need a safe, non-judgmental space to heal, gain self-awareness, and develop practical strategies. Their goals include feeling more confident, balanced, and capable of handling life’s challenges. They want lasting change, believing that with the right support, they can create a more fulfilling, empowered life.
Welcome, Devida Crawford here! I am dual licensed in Ohio as an LISW and in California as an LCSW. My approach to therapy has always been a very humanistic approach when working with individuals. I am very passionate about working with youth, teens, and young adults. I want to create a space where my clients feel heard, seen, and validated.
Welcome, Devida Crawford here! I am dual licensed in Ohio as an LISW and in California as an LCSW. My approach to therapy has always been a very humanistic approach when working with individuals. I am very passionate about working with youth, teens, and young adults. I want to create a space where my clients feel heard, seen, and validated.
At Ebb and Flow Psychotherapy, we are a team of dedicated clinicians who share a common mission: to support individuals in navigating life’s challenges with compassion, resilience, and personalized care.
At Ebb and Flow Psychotherapy, we are a team of dedicated clinicians who share a common mission: to support individuals in navigating life’s challenges with compassion, resilience, and personalized care.
Paul Dooley, MFT, is a compassionate and dedicated Therapist who specializes in helping individuals struggling with anxiety and depression find their path to healing and well-being. With a person-centered approach at the core of his counseling practice, Paul offers a safe and nurturing environment where clients can explore their emotions, thoughts, and experiences. Paul typically works with clients who have experienced problems with anxiety and depression.
Paul Dooley, MFT, is a compassionate and dedicated Therapist who specializes in helping individuals struggling with anxiety and depression find their path to healing and well-being. With a person-centered approach at the core of his counseling practice, Paul offers a safe and nurturing environment where clients can explore their emotions, thoughts, and experiences. Paul typically works with clients who have experienced problems with anxiety and depression.
We all struggle with managing our lives during these difficult times. I am committed to providing the tools to increase and maintain functioning. Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction? Is there unresolved trauma, grief, or a sense of not belonging? Do you need an empathetic ear to verbalize your feelings, thoughts, and emotions?
We all struggle with managing our lives during these difficult times. I am committed to providing the tools to increase and maintain functioning. Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction? Is there unresolved trauma, grief, or a sense of not belonging? Do you need an empathetic ear to verbalize your feelings, thoughts, and emotions?
Hi, I’m Patricia Navarro, a bilingual (Spanish/English) therapist with over 40 years of experience helping individuals, couples, families, and children. I specialize in supporting people through challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and work stress. I’m certified in grief counseling, trained in mindfulness, and use different approaches to meet your unique needs. My style is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel heard, supported, and empowered.
Hi, I’m Patricia Navarro, a bilingual (Spanish/English) therapist with over 40 years of experience helping individuals, couples, families, and children. I specialize in supporting people through challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and work stress. I’m certified in grief counseling, trained in mindfulness, and use different approaches to meet your unique needs. My style is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel heard, supported, and empowered.
Are you tired of repeating the same cycle, whether it’s addiction, depression, anxiety, or infidelity? Our skilled and compassionate therapists are here to help you finally break free, so you can live fully and joyfully.
Are you tired of repeating the same cycle, whether it’s addiction, depression, anxiety, or infidelity? Our skilled and compassionate therapists are here to help you finally break free, so you can live fully and joyfully.
I will provide a supportive, empathic and non-judgmental space for you to explore problematic relationship styles, trauma, abuse, and loss in order to heal the past and promote a feeling of greater personal freedom. My therapeutic approach emphasizes "here and now" relationships, embracing your strengths and getting in touch with mind, body and spirit.
I will provide a supportive, empathic and non-judgmental space for you to explore problematic relationship styles, trauma, abuse, and loss in order to heal the past and promote a feeling of greater personal freedom. My therapeutic approach emphasizes "here and now" relationships, embracing your strengths and getting in touch with mind, body and spirit.
Do you ever feel like you’re just going through the motions, wanting to feel better but unsure where to start? Life can often feel like a series of hurdles, leaving you feeling "stuck" or without a clear sense of direction. You might be searching for a sense of self-peace or simply want to wake up feeling capable of handling the day ahead. I provide a compassionate space to help you identify what’s holding you back and discover goals that truly resonate with you. Together, we can move from surviving to thriving, finding the aim and function you need to feel like yourself again.
Do you ever feel like you’re just going through the motions, wanting to feel better but unsure where to start? Life can often feel like a series of hurdles, leaving you feeling "stuck" or without a clear sense of direction. You might be searching for a sense of self-peace or simply want to wake up feeling capable of handling the day ahead. I provide a compassionate space to help you identify what’s holding you back and discover goals that truly resonate with you. Together, we can move from surviving to thriving, finding the aim and function you need to feel like yourself again.
HAVE YOU ALWAYS BEEN THE STRONG ONE AND FEEL THE PRESSURE TO KEEP SMILING WHEN THINGS ARE AWFUL? DO YOU CHOOSE TO STRUGGLE IN SILENCE BECAUSE YOU BELIEVE THAT TALKING ABOUT YOUR PROBLEMS IS A BURDEN TO OTHERS? ARE YOU TIRED OF THE SAME UNCOMFORTABLE OR EXCRUCIATING PATTERNS REPLAYING IN YOUR LIFE, CAUSING DISRUPTION IN YOUR RELATIONSHIPS? Do you love too hard? Unsure of where you belong; emotionally, culturally, racially, sexually? Are you experiencing betrayal? Feeling embarrassed. Stuck? As a 1st generation FIlipinx American with lived experience in multicultural relationships in Western society, I can help. Experience matters.
HAVE YOU ALWAYS BEEN THE STRONG ONE AND FEEL THE PRESSURE TO KEEP SMILING WHEN THINGS ARE AWFUL? DO YOU CHOOSE TO STRUGGLE IN SILENCE BECAUSE YOU BELIEVE THAT TALKING ABOUT YOUR PROBLEMS IS A BURDEN TO OTHERS? ARE YOU TIRED OF THE SAME UNCOMFORTABLE OR EXCRUCIATING PATTERNS REPLAYING IN YOUR LIFE, CAUSING DISRUPTION IN YOUR RELATIONSHIPS? Do you love too hard? Unsure of where you belong; emotionally, culturally, racially, sexually? Are you experiencing betrayal? Feeling embarrassed. Stuck? As a 1st generation FIlipinx American with lived experience in multicultural relationships in Western society, I can help. Experience matters.
Therapy doesn’t have to feel intimidating—it’s a place where you can show up just as you are. I am here to offer a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, understood, and truly seen. My focus is on helping people navigate life changes, manage anxiety and depression, and heal from trauma. I believe therapy works best when it is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs. Together, we will move at your pace to explore what matters most to you. When you are ready, I will walk alongside you on your journey toward growth and well-being.
Therapy doesn’t have to feel intimidating—it’s a place where you can show up just as you are. I am here to offer a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, understood, and truly seen. My focus is on helping people navigate life changes, manage anxiety and depression, and heal from trauma. I believe therapy works best when it is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs. Together, we will move at your pace to explore what matters most to you. When you are ready, I will walk alongside you on your journey toward growth and well-being.
Are you searching for a space where you can truly be heard and understood—a space where your unique experiences as part of the Latina/o community are honored? Whether you’re navigating school or family pressures, work challenges, relationship struggles, grief, parenting teens, adjusting to a new city, or coping with the loss of a significant relationship, these moments carry deep significance and deserve care. You deserve a safe, culturally affirming space to express your thoughts and emotions, even those that feel hard to share. Let’s work together to help you find relief and healing.
Are you searching for a space where you can truly be heard and understood—a space where your unique experiences as part of the Latina/o community are honored? Whether you’re navigating school or family pressures, work challenges, relationship struggles, grief, parenting teens, adjusting to a new city, or coping with the loss of a significant relationship, these moments carry deep significance and deserve care. You deserve a safe, culturally affirming space to express your thoughts and emotions, even those that feel hard to share. Let’s work together to help you find relief and healing.
Hello, my name is Karina Cooper and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I utilize different therapeutic approaches to suit the needs of my clients. I tend to utilize different theoretical approaches to individualize therapeutic services. I tend to utilize CBT. DBT, and BST.
Hello, my name is Karina Cooper and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I utilize different therapeutic approaches to suit the needs of my clients. I tend to utilize different theoretical approaches to individualize therapeutic services. I tend to utilize CBT. DBT, and BST.
I draw from a variety of evidence-based approaches—including CBT, DBT, CPT, ERP, family systems, Gottman Method, IFS, and trauma-focused therapies—while keeping sessions person-centered, culturally sensitive, and tailored to your unique needs.
My ideal client is an adolescent (12+) or adult seeking support for PTSD, trauma, anxiety, or depression. They may feel overwhelmed or stuck and are ready to actively engage in therapy and practice skills outside of sessions. They want to better understand themselves, build effective coping tools, and feel more grounded and empowered in their daily lives. I work best with individuals who are motivated for change and value an inclusive, supportive, and affirming therapeutic space.
I draw from a variety of evidence-based approaches—including CBT, DBT, CPT, ERP, family systems, Gottman Method, IFS, and trauma-focused therapies—while keeping sessions person-centered, culturally sensitive, and tailored to your unique needs.
My ideal client is an adolescent (12+) or adult seeking support for PTSD, trauma, anxiety, or depression. They may feel overwhelmed or stuck and are ready to actively engage in therapy and practice skills outside of sessions. They want to better understand themselves, build effective coping tools, and feel more grounded and empowered in their daily lives. I work best with individuals who are motivated for change and value an inclusive, supportive, and affirming therapeutic space.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I also hold a Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential. I specialize in working with foster and at-risk youth, as well as adults in school-based settings. My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and strengths-based, focusing on helping clients navigate life challenges, build resilience, and develop coping strategies. I work with individuals dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and self-esteem struggles, always aiming to create a safe space for personal growth and healing.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I also hold a Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential. I specialize in working with foster and at-risk youth, as well as adults in school-based settings. My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and strengths-based, focusing on helping clients navigate life challenges, build resilience, and develop coping strategies. I work with individuals dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and self-esteem struggles, always aiming to create a safe space for personal growth and healing.
We all have unique stories that have shaped us. I believe healing is most transformative when we begin to understand the intersections that make us whole: the parts of ourselves that we value and celebrate as well as the parts that we criticize, deny or dislike. I want to know how you feel about your story and how it has impacted your sense of wholeness. My goal is to help you build a better understanding of the pain, distress or fear that holds you back from achieving the life you want so you can begin to make room for more joy and a meaningful existence.
We all have unique stories that have shaped us. I believe healing is most transformative when we begin to understand the intersections that make us whole: the parts of ourselves that we value and celebrate as well as the parts that we criticize, deny or dislike. I want to know how you feel about your story and how it has impacted your sense of wholeness. My goal is to help you build a better understanding of the pain, distress or fear that holds you back from achieving the life you want so you can begin to make room for more joy and a meaningful existence.
Sometimes life doesn’t unfold the way we imagined. You might be doing your best to keep things together—showing up for others, checking the boxes—but underneath, you’re feeling anxious, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer work. Maybe you’re in the middle of a big change, questioning who you are, or quietly carrying emotions that feel too heavy to hold alone. Therapy can be a place to exhale—a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself in a deeper way.
I work with individuals and couples who want to feel more grounded, understood, and connected—to themselves and to each other.
Sometimes life doesn’t unfold the way we imagined. You might be doing your best to keep things together—showing up for others, checking the boxes—but underneath, you’re feeling anxious, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer work. Maybe you’re in the middle of a big change, questioning who you are, or quietly carrying emotions that feel too heavy to hold alone. Therapy can be a place to exhale—a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself in a deeper way.
I work with individuals and couples who want to feel more grounded, understood, and connected—to themselves and to each other.
If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief or going through a life transition it would be my honor to support you in working through these issues. I am dedicated to enhancing your emotional well being and I strive to offer you a warm and non- judgmental environment where you can feel free to talk about any issues. l have been a therapist for 32 years, I have experience working with a wide variety of mental health issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance abuse.
If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief or going through a life transition it would be my honor to support you in working through these issues. I am dedicated to enhancing your emotional well being and I strive to offer you a warm and non- judgmental environment where you can feel free to talk about any issues. l have been a therapist for 32 years, I have experience working with a wide variety of mental health issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance abuse.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I am so excited to work with you. I know that starting therapy can be overwhelming. As you take your first steps, my goal is to start where you are at and guide you in discovering what you need from therapy. I have been in this field for 10+ years. This has allowed me to work with a variety of clients (young, old, and everything in between). Some minority populations I have worked with include women, immigrants, children of immigrants, adoptees, refugees, and Hispanics.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I am so excited to work with you. I know that starting therapy can be overwhelming. As you take your first steps, my goal is to start where you are at and guide you in discovering what you need from therapy. I have been in this field for 10+ years. This has allowed me to work with a variety of clients (young, old, and everything in between). Some minority populations I have worked with include women, immigrants, children of immigrants, adoptees, refugees, and Hispanics.
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck? If stress, anxiety, or relationship challenges are weighing on you, I can help. Together, we’ll explore what's holding you back, build coping skills, and create a path forward. You deserve to feel in control, find peace, and rediscover balance. If you’re ready to take the first step toward healing and growth, let’s work together to make it happen.
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck? If stress, anxiety, or relationship challenges are weighing on you, I can help. Together, we’ll explore what's holding you back, build coping skills, and create a path forward. You deserve to feel in control, find peace, and rediscover balance. If you’re ready to take the first step toward healing and growth, let’s work together to make it happen.
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