Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Sacramento, CA
I utilize CBT, DBT, ACT, and Trauma-informed care to help you manage symptoms and promote healing and growth.
I specialize in low self-esteem, relational trauma, childhood trauma, and attachment wounds. I have a passion for trauma recovery and rediscovering self-worth and inner strength. I utilize EMDR, Brainspotting, and trauma-focused therapy to address both the cognitive and somatic impacts of trauma, emphasizing their resilience, and rekind hope for the future.
I utilize CBT, DBT, ACT, and Trauma-informed care to help you manage symptoms and promote healing and growth.
I specialize in low self-esteem, relational trauma, childhood trauma, and attachment wounds. I have a passion for trauma recovery and rediscovering self-worth and inner strength. I utilize EMDR, Brainspotting, and trauma-focused therapy to address both the cognitive and somatic impacts of trauma, emphasizing their resilience, and rekind hope for the future.
My intention is to function as a compassionate guide to find the answers within you, perhaps buried under stress and trauma responses which allowed you to survive to this point in your journey.
I understand that words are not the only way to work in therapy. For children, play and art are a vital part of the therapy process. For all of us, the body has much to communicate if only we learn how to listen and heed what it tells us. So, in therapy, I seek to listen to your words, images, and body and guide you to tune into what your body has to say.
My intention is to function as a compassionate guide to find the answers within you, perhaps buried under stress and trauma responses which allowed you to survive to this point in your journey.
I understand that words are not the only way to work in therapy. For children, play and art are a vital part of the therapy process. For all of us, the body has much to communicate if only we learn how to listen and heed what it tells us. So, in therapy, I seek to listen to your words, images, and body and guide you to tune into what your body has to say.
Do you feel as though your anxiety and depression are unmanageable? How about feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or helplessness like you’ve hit rock bottom and are struggling to find hope for tomorrow? Once we start to unravel the details of our past and trauma we give ourselves the ability to process feelings that we have long suppressed.
I utilize CBT to explore and reframe negative thought patterns, DBT to equip you with coping skills for anxiety & depression and psychodynamic therapy to understand your trauma and unconscious desire and promote insight for lasting change. I also specialize in eating disorders and addiction. I can help you prevent relapse and manage behavioral patterns.
Do you feel as though your anxiety and depression are unmanageable? How about feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or helplessness like you’ve hit rock bottom and are struggling to find hope for tomorrow? Once we start to unravel the details of our past and trauma we give ourselves the ability to process feelings that we have long suppressed.
I utilize CBT to explore and reframe negative thought patterns, DBT to equip you with coping skills for anxiety & depression and psychodynamic therapy to understand your trauma and unconscious desire and promote insight for lasting change. I also specialize in eating disorders and addiction. I can help you prevent relapse and manage behavioral patterns.
Thomas Sterling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95811
I specialize in somatic, or a body based approach to treatment of trauma.
I specialize in working with people with chronic and traumatic stress, anxiety and depression that result from the undischarged life stressors. Focusing on strategies from Somatic Experiencing, developed by Dr. Peter Levine,PhD, I provide active skills to heal the impact of single event and developmental or relational trauma.
I specialize in somatic, or a body based approach to treatment of trauma.
I specialize in working with people with chronic and traumatic stress, anxiety and depression that result from the undischarged life stressors. Focusing on strategies from Somatic Experiencing, developed by Dr. Peter Levine,PhD, I provide active skills to heal the impact of single event and developmental or relational trauma.
Tiffany Wetzel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
My specialties include trauma and PTSD, adolescent and teen issues, including parenting teens, and domestic violence and sexual assault.
Creating therapeutic trust and emotional safety are two of my greatest strengths as a therapist. I will work with you to create an environment in which you can discover your own truth and authentic self, and increase your capacity to make healthy life choices and find fulfilling relationships. I work to help my clients better understand the motivations for their actions and decisions in their lives.
My specialties include trauma and PTSD, adolescent and teen issues, including parenting teens, and domestic violence and sexual assault.
Creating therapeutic trust and emotional safety are two of my greatest strengths as a therapist. I will work with you to create an environment in which you can discover your own truth and authentic self, and increase your capacity to make healthy life choices and find fulfilling relationships. I work to help my clients better understand the motivations for their actions and decisions in their lives.
Common life challenges include grieving, life-transition issues, coping with trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, coping with chronic pain, domestic abuse, adjusting to stressors, and relationship discord.
Engaging in therapy offers a safe and supportive environment leading to a journey of healing, self-discovery, and education regarding past and current life challenges. Complex emotions can leave you feeling isolated and overwhelmed. As you engage in therapy, these feelings of isolation and stress are likely to decrease as you realize you are not alone and there are active steps to feeling better. My therapeutic process provides genuine support, helpful coping skills, and an action plan.
Common life challenges include grieving, life-transition issues, coping with trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, coping with chronic pain, domestic abuse, adjusting to stressors, and relationship discord.
Engaging in therapy offers a safe and supportive environment leading to a journey of healing, self-discovery, and education regarding past and current life challenges. Complex emotions can leave you feeling isolated and overwhelmed. As you engage in therapy, these feelings of isolation and stress are likely to decrease as you realize you are not alone and there are active steps to feeling better. My therapeutic process provides genuine support, helpful coping skills, and an action plan.
Whether you need to learn new skills to navigate life or need to do deep trauma healing, I have the tools to guide you through that journey.
I am passionate about helping people and learning about their lives. I believe that we are the authors of our own story and it is up to us to bring about change; however, sometimes we need a little guidance to get to where we want to get and overcome struggles that may seem out of our control. I believe that it is our responsibility to work towards our goals and heal from the things that continue to hurt us. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, from all cultural backgrounds.
Whether you need to learn new skills to navigate life or need to do deep trauma healing, I have the tools to guide you through that journey.
I am passionate about helping people and learning about their lives. I believe that we are the authors of our own story and it is up to us to bring about change; however, sometimes we need a little guidance to get to where we want to get and overcome struggles that may seem out of our control. I believe that it is our responsibility to work towards our goals and heal from the things that continue to hurt us. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, from all cultural backgrounds.
Whether you’re addressing trauma, managing stress, or seeking to deepen your self-awareness, our work together will be tailored to your unique needs.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of your next steps? Maybe you’re navigating a big life transition, managing the weight of anxiety, or struggling with relationships that no longer feel fulfilling. You long for clarity, emotional balance, and a renewed sense of connection—but getting there can feel daunting. As a holistic therapist, I specialize in helping individuals uncover the root of their struggles, heal from within, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Whether you’re addressing trauma, managing stress, or seeking to deepen your self-awareness, our work together will be tailored to your unique needs.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of your next steps? Maybe you’re navigating a big life transition, managing the weight of anxiety, or struggling with relationships that no longer feel fulfilling. You long for clarity, emotional balance, and a renewed sense of connection—but getting there can feel daunting. As a holistic therapist, I specialize in helping individuals uncover the root of their struggles, heal from within, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Maria Elena Perez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RN, BSN
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95816
I have the unique experience of understanding trauma, loss, & major medical events.
Sometimes, on our journeys in life, we reach obstacles that seem impossible to overcome. It is at these times, that we need a little help in finding a new direction or way of coping. I would be honored to walk with you on your journey and help you develop new skills/thoughts that can help you have a fuller, healthier, and more positive life. I can help you get a better sense of yourself and find strengths from within. I enjoy working with young children, school-aged children, teens, young adults, adults, couples, the elderly and families.
I have the unique experience of understanding trauma, loss, & major medical events.
Sometimes, on our journeys in life, we reach obstacles that seem impossible to overcome. It is at these times, that we need a little help in finding a new direction or way of coping. I would be honored to walk with you on your journey and help you develop new skills/thoughts that can help you have a fuller, healthier, and more positive life. I can help you get a better sense of yourself and find strengths from within. I enjoy working with young children, school-aged children, teens, young adults, adults, couples, the elderly and families.
Open for new referrals (as of March 2025) for Teens, Adults, & EMDR (an evidence-based treatment for trauma).
In addition to talk therapy, I also offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), which is a research-based treatment for trauma. EMDR sessions can really help move through concerns including abuse, traumatic grief, and car accidents. Both teens & adults have benefited from EMDR treatment in seeing faster, longer lasting therapeutic results.
Open for new referrals (as of March 2025) for Teens, Adults, & EMDR (an evidence-based treatment for trauma).
In addition to talk therapy, I also offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), which is a research-based treatment for trauma. EMDR sessions can really help move through concerns including abuse, traumatic grief, and car accidents. Both teens & adults have benefited from EMDR treatment in seeing faster, longer lasting therapeutic results.
Briana Schiff
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95825
Trauma leaves a mark, but it doesn’t have to define you.
Sun Tzu wrote, “In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity”. My work is rooted in the belief that even in our darkest moments, there lies the potential for profound healing and connection. Using the transformative power of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), I guide my individuals and couples on a journey to rediscover the bonds that nourish them and the strength that lies within. My ideal client is intrigued to dive into the pain that has been plaguing them for years. This client is interested in deep emotional work and looking for someone unafraid to accompany them into the darkness.
Trauma leaves a mark, but it doesn’t have to define you.
Sun Tzu wrote, “In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity”. My work is rooted in the belief that even in our darkest moments, there lies the potential for profound healing and connection. Using the transformative power of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), I guide my individuals and couples on a journey to rediscover the bonds that nourish them and the strength that lies within. My ideal client is intrigued to dive into the pain that has been plaguing them for years. This client is interested in deep emotional work and looking for someone unafraid to accompany them into the darkness.
Meet Our Trauma and PTSD Therapists
I have extensive training and clinical experience in trauma therapies.
My psychotherapy practice exists to help individual adults (18 years +) who are struggling with the consequences of childhood trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, prolonged grief, and existential issues such as identity, authenticity, aging, death, and meaning/purpose in life.
I have extensive training and clinical experience in trauma therapies.
My psychotherapy practice exists to help individual adults (18 years +) who are struggling with the consequences of childhood trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, prolonged grief, and existential issues such as identity, authenticity, aging, death, and meaning/purpose in life.
With training grounded in trauma-informed, cognitive behavioral theoretical perspectives, I am proficient in teaching skills that can support you to more effectively respond to your emotions and live in alignment with values.
I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.
With training grounded in trauma-informed, cognitive behavioral theoretical perspectives, I am proficient in teaching skills that can support you to more effectively respond to your emotions and live in alignment with values.
I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.
Kate Wood O'Malley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95816
My therapeutic approaches are trauma informed; I use methodologies that address root cause to shift and heal old patterns, behaviors and challenges.
My specialities are rooted in treating the whole person, emphasizing the importance of one's independent, cultural, family and communal variables. I utilize relational, collaborative, solution-focused and trauma informed approaches to therapy, maintaining the creativity, flexibility and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of each unique individual.
My therapeutic approaches are trauma informed; I use methodologies that address root cause to shift and heal old patterns, behaviors and challenges.
My specialities are rooted in treating the whole person, emphasizing the importance of one's independent, cultural, family and communal variables. I utilize relational, collaborative, solution-focused and trauma informed approaches to therapy, maintaining the creativity, flexibility and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of each unique individual.
Are you an "overthinker" or overachiever wanting to work through harsh attitudes you hold about yourself? Are you hoping to resolve pain from the past? Perhaps you need relief from intense worry, anxiety, PTSD/complex trauma, overwhelming emotions, depression, insomnia, or nightmares.
I'm a psychologist with over 15 years in the mental health field and a passion for providing psychotherapy to adults. I tailor evidence-based therapies to fit the unique experiences, values, identities, and goals of my clients. From a culturally-informed, relational framework, I provide such therapies as CBT, CBT-Insomnia, CPT for PTSD, EMDR, and DBT.
Are you an "overthinker" or overachiever wanting to work through harsh attitudes you hold about yourself? Are you hoping to resolve pain from the past? Perhaps you need relief from intense worry, anxiety, PTSD/complex trauma, overwhelming emotions, depression, insomnia, or nightmares.
I'm a psychologist with over 15 years in the mental health field and a passion for providing psychotherapy to adults. I tailor evidence-based therapies to fit the unique experiences, values, identities, and goals of my clients. From a culturally-informed, relational framework, I provide such therapies as CBT, CBT-Insomnia, CPT for PTSD, EMDR, and DBT.
Are you struggling to process depression, anxiety, relationship/family issues, and trauma? These emotional ruptures can cause major disruptions in our lives.
With expertise in substance use disorder, ADHD, bipolar and personality disorders, my holistic approach to therapy prioritizes safety and healing, with trauma-informed care. Sessions are tailored to your unique needs and experiences, focusing on gradual behavior changes, coping strategies, emotional regulation, & processing unresolved feelings.
Are you struggling to process depression, anxiety, relationship/family issues, and trauma? These emotional ruptures can cause major disruptions in our lives.
With expertise in substance use disorder, ADHD, bipolar and personality disorders, my holistic approach to therapy prioritizes safety and healing, with trauma-informed care. Sessions are tailored to your unique needs and experiences, focusing on gradual behavior changes, coping strategies, emotional regulation, & processing unresolved feelings.
I am not my trauma, I am what I choose to become.
My training would be defined as "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" but I engage in general therapy. This means that I will work with my clients to meet them where they are and use tools, interventions and approaches that respect their person and strives to align with who they are. I am here for the client and make it a point to engage on a humanistic level. I am not a therapist who sits in a chair and asks "how does that make you feel?" I am a therapist who wants to actively help you identify your goal(s) and come up with a plan for you to reach them. I will not waste your time and I am invested as much as you are.
I am not my trauma, I am what I choose to become.
My training would be defined as "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" but I engage in general therapy. This means that I will work with my clients to meet them where they are and use tools, interventions and approaches that respect their person and strives to align with who they are. I am here for the client and make it a point to engage on a humanistic level. I am not a therapist who sits in a chair and asks "how does that make you feel?" I am a therapist who wants to actively help you identify your goal(s) and come up with a plan for you to reach them. I will not waste your time and I am invested as much as you are.
Unresolved childhood issues, grief, and/or trauma can negatively impact your understanding of self and view of others.
Nothing is more difficult than relationships. And nothing means more to you. All of us are hard-wired to be in relationship, to care for and be cared for by others. But what do you do when differences lead to never-ending battles because you never get close to the real issues? Or when withdrawal leads to resentments that are never addressed at all. I would like to help you remember your strengths that brought you together in the first place, feel relief as you share what is important to you, and appreciate each other's differences, which may really be a strength.
Unresolved childhood issues, grief, and/or trauma can negatively impact your understanding of self and view of others.
Nothing is more difficult than relationships. And nothing means more to you. All of us are hard-wired to be in relationship, to care for and be cared for by others. But what do you do when differences lead to never-ending battles because you never get close to the real issues? Or when withdrawal leads to resentments that are never addressed at all. I would like to help you remember your strengths that brought you together in the first place, feel relief as you share what is important to you, and appreciate each other's differences, which may really be a strength.
Monique VandenBos Internal Family Systems and EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in treating trauma and symptoms resulting from complex trauma.
I provide therapy throughout California by video/telehealth. My approach to therapy is interactive, playful and compassionate. I enjoy helping others to discover themselves and overcome challenges. Most clients come to me seeking a better understanding of themselves and a desire to feel more resourced. Many clients feel overwhelmed by body sensations or memories that they dont know how to manage. I most enjoy working with individuals who are ready to heal and are open to self-exploration.
I specialize in treating trauma and symptoms resulting from complex trauma.
I provide therapy throughout California by video/telehealth. My approach to therapy is interactive, playful and compassionate. I enjoy helping others to discover themselves and overcome challenges. Most clients come to me seeking a better understanding of themselves and a desire to feel more resourced. Many clients feel overwhelmed by body sensations or memories that they dont know how to manage. I most enjoy working with individuals who are ready to heal and are open to self-exploration.
Courtney Kim Morgan
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, ATR
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95816
At the intersections of ourselves and community, we may meet Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and complex Relationships.
I am guided by a narrative therapy outlook. Our time together creates room for your Past, Present, and Future stories. These stories have the potential to intertwine, transform, and start movement forward. I am also a Licensed Art Therapist and we may choose to utilize making, viewing, and engaging with art - in all its many forms - on our journey.
At the intersections of ourselves and community, we may meet Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and complex Relationships.
I am guided by a narrative therapy outlook. Our time together creates room for your Past, Present, and Future stories. These stories have the potential to intertwine, transform, and start movement forward. I am also a Licensed Art Therapist and we may choose to utilize making, viewing, and engaging with art - in all its many forms - on our journey.
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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.