Trauma Focused Therapists in Villa Park, CA

I work with adult individuals who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, major life transitions, as well as relationship issues. I consider therapy a space to process your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in order to better understand yourself and your needs. It can be difficult leaving the familiar even when we know it's no longer serving us and therapy can help navigate the changes that bring growth and healing.

Author of 13 books, Dr. Robert Puff’s "Finding Our Happiness Flow" and “Anger Work: How to Express Your Anger and Still be Kind” have made it on the bestseller list at Amazon.com. “How to Live a Positive Life,” was a #1 bestseller at iTunes books in the “Self-Improvement” category. He hosts and creates the “Happiness Podcast,” a podcast focusing on ways for all of us to find happiness, which has been downloaded over 19 million times around the world since its inception. For years, Dr. Puff has been a regular blogger for “Psychology Today.”

Sometimes life throws a curveball that wasn't anticipated, is difficult to handle, or that just seems unfair. While some things can't be changed -- the way circumstances are experienced and the responses we make to our circumstances requires skills that can be learned and applied to improve quality of life. The things we say to ourselves when facing overwhelming circumstances, disappointment, and injustice are vitally important. Whether you contend with uninvited trauma, grief and loss, anxious or depressed moods, or challenges in significant relationships, it is important to make choices that nurture meaningful life experience.

You have moments you feel successful and for the most part are "okay", but these instances are outweighed by times you feel out of control, confused and anxious about your future. You're noticing areas in your life that feel stuck and challenging... Are you ready to invest in yourself and explore different ways to live to create more joy, peace and balance? Together, I believe we can create that change. I work with people like you, who are on the edge of expansion and discovery so they can have the courage, power and integrity to create the lives they want.

The first question a client may ask is "Can you help me?" Current problems may produce anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, grief, or shame that may be difficult to resolve alone. Therapeutic services are offered in a concerned and collaborative environment with a strong focus on continuity of care for a variety of symptoms. "Help" comes in the form of therapy focused on a client's individual needs, strengths, and motivation. The goal of treatment is to provide relief, resolution, and restoration to a state of peace and prosperity

I have had the privilege of providing support to numerous families, assisting them in discovering hope, strength, and love amidst their challenges. My work involves working closely with women, men, and children, witnessing firsthand the transformative journey as clients cultivate self-confidence, resilience, and a sense of wholeness. Guiding families through the healing process from past traumas and fractures is a responsibility I deeply value. My experience extends to working extensively with military veterans, facilitating the intricate process of addressing and processing complex trauma.

My name is Dr. Zamani (she/her) and I am a queer Afghan-American mixed licensed doctor in marriage & family therapy. I specialize in working with Complex Trauma for folks who have been exposed to consistent stressful experiences throughout their development ranging from childhood trauma, displacement, financial instability, and abandonment. Since I went to school for 9 years and had to complete a doctoral exam and dissertation, I have a wide range of knowledge and experience working from different therapy modalities and approaches. Most of which originate from eastern teachings and indigenous practices.

I will provide a safe environment for you to explore and understand yourself while helping you to create an insightful narrative for your life. Therapy can provide you a unique opportunity to explore your personal history in a new relationship, to see it in a new way, while you make connections between past and current conflicts and how they influence the way you relate to yourself and to others. Our work together can help you to resolve painful conflicts, enjoy relationships more fully and to experience life more deeply.

Are you struggling with a major life change? Maybe you are heartbroken after a recent break-up, or stressed due to job loss? Maybe you're dealing with a health condition, a quarter or mid-life crisis, or you have simply lost direction? Life transitions are an inevitable part of the human experience. Getting married, having a baby, moving, divorce, empty-nest, caring for aging parents, or retirement are all significant life events that can have a profound impact on your mental health and emotional wellbeing. While some people may be able to navigate these transitions on their own, others may benefit from the help of a therapist.

Is your teenager talking about things like wanting to harm themselves or end their life? Is your teenager demonstrating signs of depression or unmanageable anxiety and you don’t know how to help? As a parent who loves their child deeply, I can only imagine how hard it is to watch your child go through this. I find that the pressures placed on teenagers in today’s environment are overwhelming.

My dedication to my clients comes from a well deep with purpose. I enjoy working with clients in the age range of 30-55 who are experiencing burnout and may feel emotionally and physically exhausted due to prolonged stress, demanding responsibilities, or dissatisfaction in various aspects of their lives. Going through a midlife crisis due to life transitions such as divorce, grief and loss or trauma, you might be questioning life choices, and seeking meaning or change in your personal or professional spheres. These situations can benefit from self-reflection, professional support and guidance.

Congratulations on taking the first step to improving your well-being! Are you and your child feeling stressed, anxious or disconnected? Is your child struggling to find the words to express what they are experiencing? Behavior is a form of communication for children, let me help you understand what your child is trying to express. Emotional stress can have a significant impact with how we relate to others, how we manage feelings, and what we think/feel about ourselves. I am committed to help you or your child identify and heal from the negative experiences and life stressors that led you to reach out for help.