Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Oakland, CA
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Violet Alcantar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
As a
trauma
-informed therapist, I also consider the biological perspective of mental health and the important role of our mind-body connection.
Therapy isn’t always easy, which is why feeling comfortable and safe with your therapist is most important to your success. I take a collaborative approach in therapy, starting where you are and working together to make positive changes. You are in the driver's seat and help to establish meaningful goals for your treatment.
Jennifer Lovelace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have worked with a myriad of individuals and families who come from various cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds and have treated issues related to interpersonal relationships, depression, anxiety, and
trauma
. I use different therapeutic modalities to include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients achieve their individual goals.
Laura Ortiz Guillen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am deeply committed to helping people live more whole and integrated lives. I guide clients to explore and work through life's challenges from a body-mind-spirit framework. I have over 15 years of experience in supporting clients experiencing: depressive and anxious symptoms, grief & loss,
trauma
, relationship concerns, enculturation/acculturation process, and spiritual concerns. I have worked with first-generation college students, immigrant students, and am an ally of the LGBTQ community.
Not accepting new clients
Lara Weyland
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I bring to my work understanding, compassion and extensive training as a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst. I have years of experience working with issues related to addiction; depression and anxiety;
trauma
; relationship, parenting, and family issues; life transition and questions like "What do I really want?" and "What is important to me?" I believe psychotherapy is a process that offers a way to understand troubling experiences and relationships that result in unhappiness, disappointments, and dissatisfaction, which build up over the course of life. Working with me offers new ways of thinking, feeling and relating.
Silver Lake Psychology--Oakland location
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Relationship and sexual concerns, couples therapy, anxiety, addiction,
trauma
, eating disorders, stress management, insomnia, women's issues, creativity, LGBTQ- welcome.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Teresa Trinh
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Currently prioritizing QTBIPOC teen clients, couples, and families. We all have the innate capacity for healing. We tend towards growth. But sometimes, internal and/or external barriers get in our way. The purpose of my practice is to help you tap into your inner wisdom to achieve a greater sense of fulfillment, connection, and liberation. I do so by creating a safe space for self-inquiry, providing helpful tools and perspectives, and aiding you in discovering insights and finding tangible ways forward. I work with a
trauma
-informed and anti-oppressive framework.
Paul Julio Calloway
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in treating anxiety,
PTSD
, anger management, depression, OCD, co-dependency and sexual addiction.
As a therapist, I would like to create a safe place to discuss and process your feelings. The most important thing for me is building trust and rapport so that the therapeutic process can commence. I am here to provide guidance and tailor my counseling interventions to address your specific needs. I identify as a therapist of color specializing in working with communities of color.
Sunyata Kopriva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RYT, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
*ACCEPTING CALIFORNIA, ILLINOIS, AND MISSOURI CLIENTS* Come be seen and be known in a relational space with me, so that you can finally arrive home in yourself. Are you curious if you have experienced
trauma
, or if
trauma
may still be affecting you? Have you worked with many healers and still feel stuck in certain places? Have you experienced a spiritual awakening and need to integrate the experience(s). If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, then you may be in the right place.
Trauma
can express itself in
PTSD
symptoms, Complex
PTSD
symptoms, various types of depression and anxiety, an many other struggles.
Terese Louise Roholt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
Verified
Finding hope, connection and a sense that 'Things are going to be okay,' can feel like a hard task, especially in a time of social distancing. Whether you are going through some difficult life transitions, are bogged down by stress, feelings of loneliness, are in a process of recovery and/or have experienced significant
trauma
, my therapy approach will support you in unpacking difficult emotions and restore a deeper connection to yourself, others and the world.
Kat Marie Yoas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Have you been feeling stuck? Having difficulties making changes, or knowing what to do? Are you navigating a sense that something is off? I can help. My clients say I'm easy to talk with because I'm present, compassionate, and am real with them. I listen actively and reflect honestly, engaging in creative, authentic, and occasionally humorous ways. I share tools to help you change the patterns in your life that make you feel stuck. In my strengths-based,
trauma
-informed, creative and client-centered approach, you will find your way back to yourself: your unique voice, movement, vision, and your way of loving and being loved.
Autumm Beard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am experienced working with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folks & families struggling to cope with the impacts of
trauma
, experiences of oppression, high stress careers, parenting and with navigating complex and challenging family and personal relationships.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by trying to be everything to everyone? Perhaps you are exhausted by all the effort it takes to "push through" and life feels like you’re just going through the motions? If this is you- Sawubona (sow:'bɔh:nah)- I see you. You are strong, intelligent, hard working and resourceful but you may also be struggling with feeling tired, disconnected, and burnt out. If you are searching for new ways to cope- I can help.
Estepha Francisque
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
A strong therapeutic connection can carry us through
trauma
, family issues, depression, anxiety, or any other pressing issues.
I do free consultations with clients and instant online scheduling because getting help shouldn't wait for a call back. I am here for you, to walk along side you or your family through the toughest moments. We will laugh together, cry together, and heal together. Most importantly, we will grow together.
Karin K. Vandervoort
Psychologist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Without meaning and the chance to therapeutically practice new insights and behaviors, we may suffer unnecessarily during times of high stress,
trauma
, or in daily life. Feelings may become an overwhelming flood of dread, sorrow or numbness; thinking becomes confused, panicky, and self-critical; joy, spontaneity and self-trust may feel lost. Together we can make good use of your strengths, symptoms and external challenges. Through exploring and deepening our understanding and trust in your own inner world, dignity and liveliness may be restored even under the most challenging or enduring of circumstances, illnesses or problems.
Jonathan Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in treating challenges related to
trauma
, relationships, and marginalized identities.
You’re tired of the inner struggles others may not understand or see. The tug-of-war within leaves you conflicted, confused, and at times hopeless things will get easier. Sometimes you worry you are “too much,” and sometimes “not enough.” You want more ease and emotional stability, instead of the familiar cycles of heightened stress and feeling shut down or numb. You hope to one day become less internally influenced by anticipated / perceived rejection, abandonment, punishment, failure, or threat.
Teisha Y. Levi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work with a wide range of emotional, cognitive, & behavioral issues providing services that span therapy for depression, anxiety,
trauma
, grief, managing anger, and beyond.
What has happened to you? Have you experienced hardship, life changes, or something traumatic? I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California and Texas. I have over 10 years of practice experience. I received my master’s in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy. I have worked in various settings including county mental health office, community mental health clinics, schools/universities, and hospital settings.
Veronica Ghabour
Counselor, APCC
Verified
Verified
Mental health challenges are due to the aftereffects of traumatic experiences.
Trauma
can place a strain on your family, work, relationships, and even cause issues with self-worth. I specialize in
trauma
therapy along with treating personality disorders, depression, mood disorders, anxiety, and addiction. All these disorders can look different from person to person, and that is where our therapeutic journey of empowerment and self-exploration begins. I concentrate on creating a safe space of growth and self-discovery through unconditional positive regard, emotional regulation, and guided activities.
Not accepting new clients
Alicia Johnson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Working from a client-centered, psychodynamic, and relational framework, my approach to therapy is rooted in principles of healing justice and
trauma
-informed care.
These are challenging times that we are living in today. For many of us, life as we have known it has changed greatly, and it can be a struggle to know how to adapt and to cope. Maybe you are discovering something new about yourself that you would like to understand better, or maybe old challenges have been coming back again. Whether you are returning to therapy or are beginning for the very first time, my ideal client is someone who wants to use therapy as a place to heal, evolve, and grow in spite of all that is happening around us. I believe there is hope to be found during this time, and it is my wish to help you discover it.
Oakland, CA 94609
Not accepting new clients
Silver Lake Psychology--Oakland location
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Relationship and sexual concerns, couples therapy, anxiety, addiction,
trauma
, eating disorders, stress management, insomnia, women's issues, creativity, LGBTQ- welcome.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
David Cerfolio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAADAC
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical social worker and certified substance abuse counselor who has worked in the field for the past 15 years. My hope is to use my experiences and skills to help individuals struggling with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety,
PTSD
or substance abuse issues find new coping skills in order improve the quality of their lives. My approach combines elements of short-term behavioral therapies (DBT and CBT) with psychodynamic techniques to address problematic behaviors to achieve lasting change.
Waitlist for new clients
Kendra Feliz Paulsen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
We all have work to do. We don't have to do it alone. In a safe, non-judgmental environment, I explore with my clients their dreams, artwork, relationships, and daily life experiences, to bring light and insight to blockages and barriers to their full experience and enjoyment of life. Such blockages can be past
trauma
, incorrect embedded beliefs, injured parts, and/or ingrained thought patterns and habits. Once these things are processed and/or healed, new ways forward can be nurtured.
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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.