Trauma and PTSD Therapists in San Jose, CA
Trauma and the weight of expectation can cloud your vision, making it hard to see beyond the life you feel trapped inside.
Clients find that my style is warm, empathetic, playful, and accessible. I blend evidence-based psychodynamic, person-centered, and internal family systems (IFS) approaches along with neuroscience-backed mindfulness to help my clients restore their mind-body connection and break free from old narratives.
Trauma and the weight of expectation can cloud your vision, making it hard to see beyond the life you feel trapped inside.
Clients find that my style is warm, empathetic, playful, and accessible. I blend evidence-based psychodynamic, person-centered, and internal family systems (IFS) approaches along with neuroscience-backed mindfulness to help my clients restore their mind-body connection and break free from old narratives.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, and Certified Partner Trauma Therapist trained in EMDR specializing in sex addictions, couples therapy and trauma.
Do you find yourself making excuses for your secret, compulsive sexual behaviors, thinking that you can stop at any time? You may think that watching porn is not a big deal, because "Everybody does it." The truth is you have been saying, "This is the last time" for years now, and if you are in a committed relationship, then your partner is feeling angry, betrayed and confused. Problematic sexual behaviors can leave you feeling shame and guilt fraught with fear and anxiety. For 18 years, by creating a safe and confidential environment, using specific tools, I have helped distressed people move past their damaging choices and heal.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, and Certified Partner Trauma Therapist trained in EMDR specializing in sex addictions, couples therapy and trauma.
Do you find yourself making excuses for your secret, compulsive sexual behaviors, thinking that you can stop at any time? You may think that watching porn is not a big deal, because "Everybody does it." The truth is you have been saying, "This is the last time" for years now, and if you are in a committed relationship, then your partner is feeling angry, betrayed and confused. Problematic sexual behaviors can leave you feeling shame and guilt fraught with fear and anxiety. For 18 years, by creating a safe and confidential environment, using specific tools, I have helped distressed people move past their damaging choices and heal.
In my practice, I specialize in working with adults and older adults who are navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, grief and the complex challenges that life transitions can bring.
I am excited to help you navigate this journey when you are ready and would look to provide you a supportive and non-judgmental environment to help you reach your goals.
In my practice, I specialize in working with adults and older adults who are navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, grief and the complex challenges that life transitions can bring.
I am excited to help you navigate this journey when you are ready and would look to provide you a supportive and non-judgmental environment to help you reach your goals.
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.
I am a reproductive and perinatal psychologist specializing in trauma, loss, and women’s health during the childbearing years.
The reproductive journey can leave you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and afraid you’re doing something wrong. You may be exhausted from the anxiety spirals, or the worst-case scenario fears that sneak up in the middle of the night. You might feel grief after loss, pressure to do everything “right” in pregnancy, or like postpartum has taken away the version of yourself you once knew. You may not even remember a time when life felt steady. But you’re ready for relief. You’re ready to quiet the fears, ease the guilt, and reclaim a sense of control. Most of all, you’re ready to feel like yourself again.
I am a reproductive and perinatal psychologist specializing in trauma, loss, and women’s health during the childbearing years.
The reproductive journey can leave you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and afraid you’re doing something wrong. You may be exhausted from the anxiety spirals, or the worst-case scenario fears that sneak up in the middle of the night. You might feel grief after loss, pressure to do everything “right” in pregnancy, or like postpartum has taken away the version of yourself you once knew. You may not even remember a time when life felt steady. But you’re ready for relief. You’re ready to quiet the fears, ease the guilt, and reclaim a sense of control. Most of all, you’re ready to feel like yourself again.
I specialize in treating severe level of mental health conditions, including schizophrenia, dissociative identity disorder (DID), depersonalization/derealization disorder, and other dissociative disorders. I am also experienced in treating personality disorders, except antisocial personality disorder. I dedicated to supporting clients with mood disorder such as depression and anxiety as well. With a special commitment to older adults, I sensitively address issues related to aging, including grief, chronic illness, navigating life transitions, achieving successful aging, and confronting end-of-life challenges.
I specialize in treating severe level of mental health conditions, including schizophrenia, dissociative identity disorder (DID), depersonalization/derealization disorder, and other dissociative disorders. I am also experienced in treating personality disorders, except antisocial personality disorder. I dedicated to supporting clients with mood disorder such as depression and anxiety as well. With a special commitment to older adults, I sensitively address issues related to aging, including grief, chronic illness, navigating life transitions, achieving successful aging, and confronting end-of-life challenges.
Eileen Motozaki: Brainspotting, EMDR & Flash
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
5 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95124
As a trauma-informed therapist, I have a special place in my heart for those who have been impacted by trauma or wounded in childhood.
Are you feeling stuck? When life is overwhelming, we need someone to help us navigate our challenges. You are worthy of that support. You are the expert on you, and I consider it an honor to walk with you through your pain and struggles. I am passionate about helping you overcome negative beliefs that hold you back so you can find new pathways in relating to yourself and others. I welcome the opportunity to integrate your spirituality into the process of bringing lasting change.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I have a special place in my heart for those who have been impacted by trauma or wounded in childhood.
Are you feeling stuck? When life is overwhelming, we need someone to help us navigate our challenges. You are worthy of that support. You are the expert on you, and I consider it an honor to walk with you through your pain and struggles. I am passionate about helping you overcome negative beliefs that hold you back so you can find new pathways in relating to yourself and others. I welcome the opportunity to integrate your spirituality into the process of bringing lasting change.
Or, are you a millennial recognizing that childhood trauma has affected you more than you'd previously realized?
I work with teens, Gen Z, and millennials who are affected by trauma or mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder. I am trained in EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. This evidence based therapy has been shown to be highly effective in treating trauma-related symptoms.
Or, are you a millennial recognizing that childhood trauma has affected you more than you'd previously realized?
I work with teens, Gen Z, and millennials who are affected by trauma or mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder. I am trained in EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. This evidence based therapy has been shown to be highly effective in treating trauma-related symptoms.
My focus is to help individuals and families heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship/family issues.
I specialize in EMDR and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is an evidence-based treatment approach shown to help overcome trauma-related difficulties. I can help you reduce negative emotional and behavioral responses and ensure a sense of safety in the mind and body. I believe positive growth can be made when you process your own trauma.
My focus is to help individuals and families heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship/family issues.
I specialize in EMDR and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is an evidence-based treatment approach shown to help overcome trauma-related difficulties. I can help you reduce negative emotional and behavioral responses and ensure a sense of safety in the mind and body. I believe positive growth can be made when you process your own trauma.
My name is Martha Holland and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Jose, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults and specialize in grief therapy, Reiki, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I assist my clients in the use of strength-based modalities to address feelings that may prevent them from living their best life.
My name is Martha Holland and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Jose, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults and specialize in grief therapy, Reiki, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I assist my clients in the use of strength-based modalities to address feelings that may prevent them from living their best life.
As a first-generation Latina therapist, I understand systemic barriers, trauma care, intergenerational experiences, and community strengths.
I am a bilingual (Spanish speaking) Licensed Clinical Social Worker with several years supporting patients achieve their goals to address trauma, societal stressors, life challenges, family complexities, school performance, and personal growth.
As a first-generation Latina therapist, I understand systemic barriers, trauma care, intergenerational experiences, and community strengths.
I am a bilingual (Spanish speaking) Licensed Clinical Social Worker with several years supporting patients achieve their goals to address trauma, societal stressors, life challenges, family complexities, school performance, and personal growth.
I have experience treating trauma, including complex trauma and inter-generational trauma, using individualistic approaches to meet your needs.
"The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination" - Carl Rogers. As a therapist, I believe in helping clients find (or rediscover) their direction in living the life that best suits them. I also believe that one of the most important factors in therapy is the goodness of "fit" between therapist and client. Through the therapeutic process, I work towards helping clients learn insights about their life, which in turn help them to make better choices and find more overall satisfaction in their life.
I have experience treating trauma, including complex trauma and inter-generational trauma, using individualistic approaches to meet your needs.
"The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination" - Carl Rogers. As a therapist, I believe in helping clients find (or rediscover) their direction in living the life that best suits them. I also believe that one of the most important factors in therapy is the goodness of "fit" between therapist and client. Through the therapeutic process, I work towards helping clients learn insights about their life, which in turn help them to make better choices and find more overall satisfaction in their life.
With over 25 years of experience, I'm here to help you manage and overcome anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or trauma.
I provide a warm, honest, safe, and collaborative space in which you can feel deeply understood, validated, and valued for who you are. I understand you want to feel happy, but have a painful past that keeps you in the same patterns despite your best efforts to change, we can create the healing lasting change and growth you desire and deserve.
With over 25 years of experience, I'm here to help you manage and overcome anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or trauma.
I provide a warm, honest, safe, and collaborative space in which you can feel deeply understood, validated, and valued for who you are. I understand you want to feel happy, but have a painful past that keeps you in the same patterns despite your best efforts to change, we can create the healing lasting change and growth you desire and deserve.
I have extensive experience working with patients suffering from depression, anxiety, and trauma.
License No. LCSW 68949
I have extensive experience working with patients suffering from depression, anxiety, and trauma.
License No. LCSW 68949
I also specialize in supporting adults impacted by trauma.
I know that taking the first step into therapy can feel daunting. I also believe that healing is possible — that we are more than what we’ve endured, and that everyone deserves meaningful connection. If you’re curious about what this journey might look like for you, let’s begin with a conversation.
I also specialize in supporting adults impacted by trauma.
I know that taking the first step into therapy can feel daunting. I also believe that healing is possible — that we are more than what we’ve endured, and that everyone deserves meaningful connection. If you’re curious about what this journey might look like for you, let’s begin with a conversation.
Hi, I’m Stephanie, a trauma therapist dedicated to supporting individuals through healing, growth, and self-discovery.
Through our work together, we will focus on building effective coping skills, deepening self-awareness, and developing the tools needed to manage life’s challenges with greater confidence and resilience.
Hi, I’m Stephanie, a trauma therapist dedicated to supporting individuals through healing, growth, and self-discovery.
Through our work together, we will focus on building effective coping skills, deepening self-awareness, and developing the tools needed to manage life’s challenges with greater confidence and resilience.
As a clinical psychologist, I have over 30 yrs experience helping clients work through life's difficult challenges. I work with parents and children to address developmental and behavioral difficulties and to find solutions to the unique challenges of adolescence. I often work with young adults to help them manage transitions into independence and adult responsibilities. With adults, I facilitate their work toward relief from symptoms generated by psychological conditions or from traumatic events in their past.
As a clinical psychologist, I have over 30 yrs experience helping clients work through life's difficult challenges. I work with parents and children to address developmental and behavioral difficulties and to find solutions to the unique challenges of adolescence. I often work with young adults to help them manage transitions into independence and adult responsibilities. With adults, I facilitate their work toward relief from symptoms generated by psychological conditions or from traumatic events in their past.
Hannah Ly - Therapist for Children and Teens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
3 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95128
I am a child therapist that specializes in helping children and teen with anxiety and trauma heal and thrive.
Through the power of play, children can explore their feelings, develop problem-solving skills, and build emotional resilience in a safe and supportive environment. I also provide additional parenting support by inviting you as the parent to participate in your child's growth and healing by offering parenting skills, and parental coaching.
I am a child therapist that specializes in helping children and teen with anxiety and trauma heal and thrive.
Through the power of play, children can explore their feelings, develop problem-solving skills, and build emotional resilience in a safe and supportive environment. I also provide additional parenting support by inviting you as the parent to participate in your child's growth and healing by offering parenting skills, and parental coaching.
Welcome to my practice through Process Therapy Institute (PTI), where I specialize in guiding individuals through the transformative journey of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, including releasing Unattached Burdens. Those “parts” of us that don’t belong in our inner world.
As a dedicated Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about helping you uncover and heal from the weights that hold you back. I utilize IFS to help you explore and understand your inner parts. This innovative therapeutic approach allows you to connect with your various selves, fostering self-compassion and resilience.
Welcome to my practice through Process Therapy Institute (PTI), where I specialize in guiding individuals through the transformative journey of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, including releasing Unattached Burdens. Those “parts” of us that don’t belong in our inner world.
As a dedicated Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about helping you uncover and heal from the weights that hold you back. I utilize IFS to help you explore and understand your inner parts. This innovative therapeutic approach allows you to connect with your various selves, fostering self-compassion and resilience.
You're exhausted, drained, and you desperately crave a meaningful life beyond the grind of overwork, over-thinking, autopilot, anxiety, and past trauma.
First, we’ll start by helping your nervous system calm the hell down so anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and shutdown don’t run the show. Then we’ll go deeper into the root of your past trauma, burnout, and anxiety filled relationship patterns so real change can happen. This is trauma-informed therapy focused on lasting relief, not endless coping.
You're exhausted, drained, and you desperately crave a meaningful life beyond the grind of overwork, over-thinking, autopilot, anxiety, and past trauma.
First, we’ll start by helping your nervous system calm the hell down so anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and shutdown don’t run the show. Then we’ll go deeper into the root of your past trauma, burnout, and anxiety filled relationship patterns so real change can happen. This is trauma-informed therapy focused on lasting relief, not endless coping.
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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.