Trauma and PTSD Therapists in San Diego, CA
When anxiety takes over your thoughts, when depression makes even small tasks feel heavy, when grief or trauma leaves you feeling like a stranger in your own life, it can be hard to imagine things ever changing.
I've always been drawn to helping people navigate the hardest chapters of their lives, and this work has taught me as much about myself as it has about others. In our sessions, I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help you understand your patterns, build practical tools, and reconnect with wha
When anxiety takes over your thoughts, when depression makes even small tasks feel heavy, when grief or trauma leaves you feeling like a stranger in your own life, it can be hard to imagine things ever changing.
I've always been drawn to helping people navigate the hardest chapters of their lives, and this work has taught me as much about myself as it has about others. In our sessions, I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help you understand your patterns, build practical tools, and reconnect with wha
If you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief or loss, or navigating cultural/ immigration-related stress, you’re not alone.
My work is grounded in CBT and EMDR, and I am certified in EMDR. I draw from multiple therapeutic approaches so sessions can be tailored to each client’s unique needs and preferences, helping the work feel comfortable and effective.
If you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief or loss, or navigating cultural/ immigration-related stress, you’re not alone.
My work is grounded in CBT and EMDR, and I am certified in EMDR. I draw from multiple therapeutic approaches so sessions can be tailored to each client’s unique needs and preferences, helping the work feel comfortable and effective.
I believe everyone deserves a safe place to share life’s challenges, and I enjoy working together with a client to sort out those challenges and achieve goals. Seeking growth through vulnerability and identifying strengths guides my practice.
I believe everyone deserves a safe place to share life’s challenges, and I enjoy working together with a client to sort out those challenges and achieve goals. Seeking growth through vulnerability and identifying strengths guides my practice.
Our exceptionally trained clinicians provide a broad range of culturally-informed therapy on a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma/ PTSD, grief, and counseling specific to the LGBTQ+, BIPOC and college/graduate student communities.
Having difficulty finding a therapist with an opening? We have over 28 clinicians ready for you to choose from. Often, the decision to seek therapy involves courage and strength. Through a trusting partnership and genuine connection, counseling can help improve your quality of life and increase self-esteem. No matter what you’re seeking therapy for, one aspect remains the same: our dedication to your well-being. Hillcrest Psychological Associates has the highest quality professionals, focused on providing excellence in therapeutic interventions in the San Diego, Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo, and Seattle regions.
Our exceptionally trained clinicians provide a broad range of culturally-informed therapy on a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma/ PTSD, grief, and counseling specific to the LGBTQ+, BIPOC and college/graduate student communities.
Having difficulty finding a therapist with an opening? We have over 28 clinicians ready for you to choose from. Often, the decision to seek therapy involves courage and strength. Through a trusting partnership and genuine connection, counseling can help improve your quality of life and increase self-esteem. No matter what you’re seeking therapy for, one aspect remains the same: our dedication to your well-being. Hillcrest Psychological Associates has the highest quality professionals, focused on providing excellence in therapeutic interventions in the San Diego, Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo, and Seattle regions.
Tina Lyn Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, complex trauma, PTSD, and work-related stress or burnout.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I meet you where you are, with care and without judgment. I take time to understand you as a whole person—your experiences, emotions, and the circumstances shaping your life. Together, we’ll build insight into your strengths and patterns, helping you create meaningful, lasting changes that support your well-being.
I specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, complex trauma, PTSD, and work-related stress or burnout.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I meet you where you are, with care and without judgment. I take time to understand you as a whole person—your experiences, emotions, and the circumstances shaping your life. Together, we’ll build insight into your strengths and patterns, helping you create meaningful, lasting changes that support your well-being.
I provide telehealth services in the state of California and specialize in treating trauma, as well as issues relating to life transitions and late-diagnosed neurodivergence.
I tend to focus on finding a collaborative approach to therapeutic goal setting. We will start with your self-identified goals and refine them as therapy progresses.
I provide telehealth services in the state of California and specialize in treating trauma, as well as issues relating to life transitions and late-diagnosed neurodivergence.
I tend to focus on finding a collaborative approach to therapeutic goal setting. We will start with your self-identified goals and refine them as therapy progresses.
My specialties are depression/anxiety, grief and trauma.
I am certified in Parts Work which helps you gain insight into patterns that are keeping you stuck. Together we can access the parts of you that are ready for change and progress. My approach is supportive, warm and empowering with an emphasis on safely processing and progressing. I offer sessions to individuals and couples in California via telehealth.
My specialties are depression/anxiety, grief and trauma.
I am certified in Parts Work which helps you gain insight into patterns that are keeping you stuck. Together we can access the parts of you that are ready for change and progress. My approach is supportive, warm and empowering with an emphasis on safely processing and progressing. I offer sessions to individuals and couples in California via telehealth.
I use Energy Psychology and Energy Medicine techniques combined with traditional therapy to treat depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss.
Energy psychology can most easily be described as "acupressure for the emotions" and often leads to rapid results in the healing process. I teach Energy Psychology and Energy Medicine techniques to all who are interested, in order to restore balance and achieve optimal emotional health.
I use Energy Psychology and Energy Medicine techniques combined with traditional therapy to treat depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss.
Energy psychology can most easily be described as "acupressure for the emotions" and often leads to rapid results in the healing process. I teach Energy Psychology and Energy Medicine techniques to all who are interested, in order to restore balance and achieve optimal emotional health.
I work with clients struggling with unipolar and bipolar depression, as well as various traumas associated with a myriad of deep life wounds.
Attention: NEW Time! It starts as soon as we reach capacity.
Do you struggle with negative thoughts affecting your identity, mood or behaviors? Have you been diagnosed with a chronic mental illness? Do you feel stuck in your life due to emotional or physical pain from relationships, traumatic events or marginalization? Do you long for a safe person to process these events or unspoken secrets too unbearable to speak out-loud? Maybe you are having problems in your relationships, communication, or too many non-negotiable areas. Well, you are not alone.
I work with clients struggling with unipolar and bipolar depression, as well as various traumas associated with a myriad of deep life wounds.
Attention: NEW Time! It starts as soon as we reach capacity.
Do you struggle with negative thoughts affecting your identity, mood or behaviors? Have you been diagnosed with a chronic mental illness? Do you feel stuck in your life due to emotional or physical pain from relationships, traumatic events or marginalization? Do you long for a safe person to process these events or unspoken secrets too unbearable to speak out-loud? Maybe you are having problems in your relationships, communication, or too many non-negotiable areas. Well, you are not alone.
We work with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, dealing with grief, loss, loneliness, interpersonal relationships, trauma work using EMDR/Brainspotting, resolving sexual difficulties, healing childhood wounds, eating disorders, learning effective communication and anger release, overcoming money and power struggles, exploring purpose and meaning in life, and freeing creativity, spontaneity and joy.
Sierra Family Therapy offers a wide range of deep healing modalities to match your level of need. We offer Cognitive and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and Brainspotting therapy. Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Somatic treatment, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Parent Child Relationship Therapy, and Attachment Based Therapy.
We work with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, dealing with grief, loss, loneliness, interpersonal relationships, trauma work using EMDR/Brainspotting, resolving sexual difficulties, healing childhood wounds, eating disorders, learning effective communication and anger release, overcoming money and power struggles, exploring purpose and meaning in life, and freeing creativity, spontaneity and joy.
Sierra Family Therapy offers a wide range of deep healing modalities to match your level of need. We offer Cognitive and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and Brainspotting therapy. Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Somatic treatment, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Parent Child Relationship Therapy, and Attachment Based Therapy.
Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC
4 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
We support you thru compassionate & evidence-based therapy for managing anxiety & depression, better mental health, personal growth, trauma, improving relationships, & navigating life transitions.
We are experts in depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, personal growth, substance abuse, postpartum depression, parenting, childhood & teen issues, & marriage & partnerships therapy. Our therapists are trained in a variety of treatment modalities: ACT, CBT, EMDR, DBT, Play Therapy, Somatic Approaches, Solution-Focused, Mindfulness, Yoga, etc.
We support you thru compassionate & evidence-based therapy for managing anxiety & depression, better mental health, personal growth, trauma, improving relationships, & navigating life transitions.
We are experts in depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, personal growth, substance abuse, postpartum depression, parenting, childhood & teen issues, & marriage & partnerships therapy. Our therapists are trained in a variety of treatment modalities: ACT, CBT, EMDR, DBT, Play Therapy, Somatic Approaches, Solution-Focused, Mindfulness, Yoga, etc.
Are you going through internal struggle due to trauma?
I specialize in trauma processing using BrainSpotting and Trauma Resiliency Model. Trauma can linger in both the mind and body. This whole-body integrative approach can effectively release trauma and promote a healthier calmer nervous system. My focus is to address toxic environments and explore ways to keep a sense of safety in the mind and body.
Are you going through internal struggle due to trauma?
I specialize in trauma processing using BrainSpotting and Trauma Resiliency Model. Trauma can linger in both the mind and body. This whole-body integrative approach can effectively release trauma and promote a healthier calmer nervous system. My focus is to address toxic environments and explore ways to keep a sense of safety in the mind and body.
Hello, my name is Erik J. Erickson, and I’ve been providing therapy since 2006. As a licensed clinical social worker, I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and reach their emotional goals. I firmly believe that therapy is beneficial for everyone at some point in their lives, especially in today’s world, where we all face unique and often overwhelming struggles.
I work collaboratively with clients to help them explore new perspectives, view situations and problems in a different light and manage their emotions in a more adaptive manner.
Hello, my name is Erik J. Erickson, and I’ve been providing therapy since 2006. As a licensed clinical social worker, I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and reach their emotional goals. I firmly believe that therapy is beneficial for everyone at some point in their lives, especially in today’s world, where we all face unique and often overwhelming struggles.
I work collaboratively with clients to help them explore new perspectives, view situations and problems in a different light and manage their emotions in a more adaptive manner.
I specialize in eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationships.
During your appointment, you can expect to receive the space to restore and recover through a collaborative approach that emphasizes the benefits of a thoughtful integration of both holistic and evidence-based treatment modalities. Some examples include yoga, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, meditation, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
I specialize in eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationships.
During your appointment, you can expect to receive the space to restore and recover through a collaborative approach that emphasizes the benefits of a thoughtful integration of both holistic and evidence-based treatment modalities. Some examples include yoga, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, meditation, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
I provide independent, evidence-based psychological evaluations for individuals, attorneys, and organizations facing important clinical, legal, and workplace decisions.
My practice is focused on assessment rather than ongoing therapy, with an emphasis on clarity, objectivity, and practical recommendations. Evaluations are designed to address specific referral questions related to mental health, substance use, functional impairment, and decision-making capacity.
I provide independent, evidence-based psychological evaluations for individuals, attorneys, and organizations facing important clinical, legal, and workplace decisions.
My practice is focused on assessment rather than ongoing therapy, with an emphasis on clarity, objectivity, and practical recommendations. Evaluations are designed to address specific referral questions related to mental health, substance use, functional impairment, and decision-making capacity.
Are you struggling with past traumas?
I have helped individuals, couples, and families struggling with communication, illness, depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, ageing, and grief. I have compassion and empathy with a passion to help others struggling in life. I can help you learn to communicate with others, manage the struggles of our complicated world and process your past trauma.
Are you struggling with past traumas?
I have helped individuals, couples, and families struggling with communication, illness, depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, ageing, and grief. I have compassion and empathy with a passion to help others struggling in life. I can help you learn to communicate with others, manage the struggles of our complicated world and process your past trauma.
If you’ve experienced trauma, chronic stress, or pressure to “hold it together,” it can make sense that your nervous system is doing its best to protect you, even when it feels limiting.
I work with adults seeking to understand themselves, heal from trauma, and/or change patterns around food, body image, and exercise. I’m trained in EMDR and specialize in eating disorders. My integrative, trauma-informed approach emphasizes nervous system regulation, collaboration, and sustainable change.
If you’ve experienced trauma, chronic stress, or pressure to “hold it together,” it can make sense that your nervous system is doing its best to protect you, even when it feels limiting.
I work with adults seeking to understand themselves, heal from trauma, and/or change patterns around food, body image, and exercise. I’m trained in EMDR and specialize in eating disorders. My integrative, trauma-informed approach emphasizes nervous system regulation, collaboration, and sustainable change.
Hi! I am Jocelyn, a therapist who helps individuals uncover barriers to living a more fulfilling life. I’ve worked with diverse populations facing concerns with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and self-esteem. My ideal client may feel stuck, but they’re ready for meaningful change. In a safe, nonjudgmental space, we’ll explore challenges, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and work together to create clarity, growth, and lasting transformation.
Hi! I am Jocelyn, a therapist who helps individuals uncover barriers to living a more fulfilling life. I’ve worked with diverse populations facing concerns with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and self-esteem. My ideal client may feel stuck, but they’re ready for meaningful change. In a safe, nonjudgmental space, we’ll explore challenges, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and work together to create clarity, growth, and lasting transformation.
Kelly Hutton, Chronic pain and illness therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
San Diego, CA 92102
I specialize in working with chronic pain, chronic illness, medical trauma, neurocognitive issues (memory).
I work with individuals and couples/families around these issues and work specifically with couples and families around the changing in roles, caregiving/care partners, and marital or family issues/dynamics around illness or pain. I work in-person or virtually and can provide in-home sessions for those struggling with mobility, fatigue or pain.
I specialize in working with chronic pain, chronic illness, medical trauma, neurocognitive issues (memory).
I work with individuals and couples/families around these issues and work specifically with couples and families around the changing in roles, caregiving/care partners, and marital or family issues/dynamics around illness or pain. I work in-person or virtually and can provide in-home sessions for those struggling with mobility, fatigue or pain.
We use trauma-informed care and practical, evidence based tools to help you untangle manipulation, rebuild self-trust and confidence, and move forward with steadier boundaries, calmer nervous system, and a life that feels like yours again.
Narcissistic abuse can leave you feeling confused, depleted, and questioning your own reality. Whether it happens in a romantic relationship, within your family, or at work, the emotional damage often accumulates before you even recognize the patterns. You may have spent years seeking approval from a boss who keeps shifting expectations, a parent who withholds love, or a partner who painted a perfect picture only to later reveal toxic and manipulative behaviors. I prioritize privacy & integrity in my practice, so l don't use Al or collaborate with tech co therapy platforms funded by venture capital.
We use trauma-informed care and practical, evidence based tools to help you untangle manipulation, rebuild self-trust and confidence, and move forward with steadier boundaries, calmer nervous system, and a life that feels like yours again.
Narcissistic abuse can leave you feeling confused, depleted, and questioning your own reality. Whether it happens in a romantic relationship, within your family, or at work, the emotional damage often accumulates before you even recognize the patterns. You may have spent years seeking approval from a boss who keeps shifting expectations, a parent who withholds love, or a partner who painted a perfect picture only to later reveal toxic and manipulative behaviors. I prioritize privacy & integrity in my practice, so l don't use Al or collaborate with tech co therapy platforms funded by venture capital.
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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.