Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Walnut Creek, CA
My emphasis is on helping people improve their relationships with themselves and others, build self-confidence, overcome trauma, explore and learn healthier behavioral patterns, overcome depression and anxiety, connect with their sexuality and sexual practices without shame, and create more room for joy in life.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with over half a decade of experience, I have had the great pleasure in serving individuals, couples, families, and therapy groups in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. I have provided therapy services for folks aged 5 to 65, couples, families, trauma survivors, students, and LGBTQIA individuals and couples, supporting them in navigating difficult developmental milestones, career and life stressors, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, substance dependency, and much more.
My emphasis is on helping people improve their relationships with themselves and others, build self-confidence, overcome trauma, explore and learn healthier behavioral patterns, overcome depression and anxiety, connect with their sexuality and sexual practices without shame, and create more room for joy in life.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with over half a decade of experience, I have had the great pleasure in serving individuals, couples, families, and therapy groups in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. I have provided therapy services for folks aged 5 to 65, couples, families, trauma survivors, students, and LGBTQIA individuals and couples, supporting them in navigating difficult developmental milestones, career and life stressors, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, substance dependency, and much more.
Bianka Lieb
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
During the week, I supervise AMFTs at a nonprofit, where I’ve spent 14 years helping children and families heal from trauma.
I work with children who have experienced trauma, as well as adults who have gone through childhood or other traumas. My goal is to help these clients name and process their trauma, understand its impact, and learn strategies to feel safe. I also focus on supporting women who are managing emotional and mental labor in relationships, navigating motherhood, and dealing with postpartum challenges. I aim to help them name what they’re going through, find appropriate supports, and learn to speak up for themselves in a safe, empowered way.
During the week, I supervise AMFTs at a nonprofit, where I’ve spent 14 years helping children and families heal from trauma.
I work with children who have experienced trauma, as well as adults who have gone through childhood or other traumas. My goal is to help these clients name and process their trauma, understand its impact, and learn strategies to feel safe. I also focus on supporting women who are managing emotional and mental labor in relationships, navigating motherhood, and dealing with postpartum challenges. I aim to help them name what they’re going through, find appropriate supports, and learn to speak up for themselves in a safe, empowered way.
Thank you for your interest in my practice! I offer my support to people from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations. I have a focus on clients who are going through large transitions or grief, deal with anxiety and depression, who have experienced trauma and PTSD, and are over all looking to discover their life’s course. A genuine relationship is at the root of my practice. My hope is that my clients feel they can enter the therapy room as their authentic selves and that they feel an authentic person is also sitting in front of them.
Thank you for your interest in my practice! I offer my support to people from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations. I have a focus on clients who are going through large transitions or grief, deal with anxiety and depression, who have experienced trauma and PTSD, and are over all looking to discover their life’s course. A genuine relationship is at the root of my practice. My hope is that my clients feel they can enter the therapy room as their authentic selves and that they feel an authentic person is also sitting in front of them.
Je travaille avec les enfants, adolescents, adultes, et les familles qui souffrent de trauma, anxiété, dépression, deuil, et problèmes d'estime de soi.
Are you unhappy? Do you feel less and less motivated and it's getting hard for you to be yourself fully? Are you anxious? Depressed? Angry? Do you feel misunderstood and blamed? Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel lost and you don't know what to do? My therapy services can help you. Using therapy tools that work, I will help you overcome the road blocks that are on the way to your true self and to your happiness. My therapy services are client centered, individualized and strength based. Most importantly, they are tailored to meet your values and cultural needs.
Je travaille avec les enfants, adolescents, adultes, et les familles qui souffrent de trauma, anxiété, dépression, deuil, et problèmes d'estime de soi.
Are you unhappy? Do you feel less and less motivated and it's getting hard for you to be yourself fully? Are you anxious? Depressed? Angry? Do you feel misunderstood and blamed? Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel lost and you don't know what to do? My therapy services can help you. Using therapy tools that work, I will help you overcome the road blocks that are on the way to your true self and to your happiness. My therapy services are client centered, individualized and strength based. Most importantly, they are tailored to meet your values and cultural needs.
Sana Therapy Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (Online Only)
Sana is a small, specialized group practice designed to support those whose tough experiences trace back to traumatic or stressful beginnings.
Welcome! Looking for DBT? At Sana, we understand what it's like to go through pain, trauma, or depression. Isolation, impulsivity, or hopelessness become the only friends you know. You might have feelings of emptiness or conflict that make little sense. Trauma has been the backdrop of your life for as long as you can remember, and you're tired. Your goal is to recover, to find contentment, or just move through the world with a bit more ease. You have personal dreams and desires and would love to one day reach them. We offer virtual comprehensive DBT programming that can lead you toward a life worth having and a life worth living.
Sana is a small, specialized group practice designed to support those whose tough experiences trace back to traumatic or stressful beginnings.
Welcome! Looking for DBT? At Sana, we understand what it's like to go through pain, trauma, or depression. Isolation, impulsivity, or hopelessness become the only friends you know. You might have feelings of emptiness or conflict that make little sense. Trauma has been the backdrop of your life for as long as you can remember, and you're tired. Your goal is to recover, to find contentment, or just move through the world with a bit more ease. You have personal dreams and desires and would love to one day reach them. We offer virtual comprehensive DBT programming that can lead you toward a life worth having and a life worth living.
Patricia E. Zurita Ona 'dr. Z.'
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I work with children, adolescents, & adults struggling with perfectionism, procrastination, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, all types of anxiety, and emotion regulation problems.
Understanding "why or how" a problem has become a problem is not enough; "doing something about it" is what matters. If we work together, we'll come up with a treatment plan to tap into the drivers of your struggles and start making a shift. I encourage behavioral-change processes based on your personal values and what's keeping you stuck. If you're not ready to make a change, let's help you move from stuckness to readiness. I specialize in Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). www.eastbaybehaviortherapycenter.com
I work with children, adolescents, & adults struggling with perfectionism, procrastination, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, all types of anxiety, and emotion regulation problems.
Understanding "why or how" a problem has become a problem is not enough; "doing something about it" is what matters. If we work together, we'll come up with a treatment plan to tap into the drivers of your struggles and start making a shift. I encourage behavioral-change processes based on your personal values and what's keeping you stuck. If you're not ready to make a change, let's help you move from stuckness to readiness. I specialize in Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). www.eastbaybehaviortherapycenter.com
As an EMDRIA approved EMDR therapist using an IFS and Trauma-informed approach, I work to create a collaborative healing space, that is client-centered, and empowering.
We all come with different stories, identities, backgrounds, cultures, and representations of our experiences which make up who we are and how we relate to the people and world around us. Therapy is an opportunity to examine, understand, and process these parts in order to find our place in the world, establish healthy relationships, and feel a sense of joy and satisfaction in life. Whether you're contending with the echoes of childhood trauma, navigating the many realms and layers of identity, or grappling with the weight of anxiety and depression, my therapeutic space is crafted to honor your individuality.
As an EMDRIA approved EMDR therapist using an IFS and Trauma-informed approach, I work to create a collaborative healing space, that is client-centered, and empowering.
We all come with different stories, identities, backgrounds, cultures, and representations of our experiences which make up who we are and how we relate to the people and world around us. Therapy is an opportunity to examine, understand, and process these parts in order to find our place in the world, establish healthy relationships, and feel a sense of joy and satisfaction in life. Whether you're contending with the echoes of childhood trauma, navigating the many realms and layers of identity, or grappling with the weight of anxiety and depression, my therapeutic space is crafted to honor your individuality.
Jenifer Pereira-Weiss
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (Online Only)
My approach is guided by principles from Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems and Trauma Focused modalities.
Together, we will identify your concerns and goals, create a treatment plan that fosters growth, increased level of functioning, interpersonal effectiveness, empowerment and self-acceptance. Collectively, we will identify and challenge distorted thinking and behavioral habits, then cultivate balanced more rational thought patterns and adaptive behaviors. We will explore principles of Mindfulness, de-escalation, emotion regulation, boundary setting and self care to create a holistic approach to your healing process and ultimately reduce suffering.
My approach is guided by principles from Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems and Trauma Focused modalities.
Together, we will identify your concerns and goals, create a treatment plan that fosters growth, increased level of functioning, interpersonal effectiveness, empowerment and self-acceptance. Collectively, we will identify and challenge distorted thinking and behavioral habits, then cultivate balanced more rational thought patterns and adaptive behaviors. We will explore principles of Mindfulness, de-escalation, emotion regulation, boundary setting and self care to create a holistic approach to your healing process and ultimately reduce suffering.
Freyja Lentz
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I specialize in helping you heal from trauma, develop self-awareness, and healthy relationships, using my humor, humanity, and supportive challenges.
Are you having trouble navigating the complexities of life, perhaps feeling trapped, lost, or controlled by your emotions? Looking for more fulfilling relationships, hope and solutions? With a holistic approach to therapy, I tailor my approach to your individual needs, using research-backed tools. My focus is on empowering clients, building strengths, and fostering confidence. Through compassionate exploration, I create a safe space for self-discovery and reconnection in your relationships. As you embrace strength-based narratives, problems become manageable, and new solutions emerge.
I specialize in helping you heal from trauma, develop self-awareness, and healthy relationships, using my humor, humanity, and supportive challenges.
Are you having trouble navigating the complexities of life, perhaps feeling trapped, lost, or controlled by your emotions? Looking for more fulfilling relationships, hope and solutions? With a holistic approach to therapy, I tailor my approach to your individual needs, using research-backed tools. My focus is on empowering clients, building strengths, and fostering confidence. Through compassionate exploration, I create a safe space for self-discovery and reconnection in your relationships. As you embrace strength-based narratives, problems become manageable, and new solutions emerge.
I am a certified hypnotherapist (CHt) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), specializing in providing trauma-informed therapy.
I help my clients realize their dreams, discover their super powers, exceed their goals, and find their inner peace and happiness.
I am a certified hypnotherapist (CHt) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), specializing in providing trauma-informed therapy.
I help my clients realize their dreams, discover their super powers, exceed their goals, and find their inner peace and happiness.
Meaghan McVeigh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Hi! I’m Meaghan, I’ve been working with individuals, families, and couples for the past 12 years overcome depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, substance abuse, codependency and more. No matter where you are at this moment in your life, no matter how stuck you feel, you're not broken, and you have the capacity to heal. I utilize a holistic approach, by using somatic, attachment-focused therapy, that's tailored to your personality and your individual needs, that will help to get to the root of why you're struggling.
Hi! I’m Meaghan, I’ve been working with individuals, families, and couples for the past 12 years overcome depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, substance abuse, codependency and more. No matter where you are at this moment in your life, no matter how stuck you feel, you're not broken, and you have the capacity to heal. I utilize a holistic approach, by using somatic, attachment-focused therapy, that's tailored to your personality and your individual needs, that will help to get to the root of why you're struggling.
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I bring specialized training and experience in working with men, treating anxiety, trauma and PTSD, and working with relationship issues and family conflict.
Hi, my name is Matt Rojo. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I provide EMDR and Gottman informed therapy, and have over 12 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families heal and grow. I know that it can be overwhelming to reach out for help, and that you're probably only doing this after you've tried everything else. I promise to provide treatment shown to be effective by clinical research, and to meet you with kindness, honesty, and acceptance.
I bring specialized training and experience in working with men, treating anxiety, trauma and PTSD, and working with relationship issues and family conflict.
Hi, my name is Matt Rojo. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I provide EMDR and Gottman informed therapy, and have over 12 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families heal and grow. I know that it can be overwhelming to reach out for help, and that you're probably only doing this after you've tried everything else. I promise to provide treatment shown to be effective by clinical research, and to meet you with kindness, honesty, and acceptance.
Sally LoGrasso
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I specialize in working with adult survivors of trauma, PTSD and abuse.
As a psychotherapist, I work to create a warm and safe environment where it is possible for you to be seen and understood. In my work I combine insight oriented talking therapy, with more cutting edge Somatic and Energy therapies. I will help you explore your beliefs and unconscious/habitual responses that are born from your original relationships. In exploring the positive and negative ways in which these beliefs and responses play out in your interpersonal relationships, you will understand yourself in new ways. It is out of this context that healing can take place.
I specialize in working with adult survivors of trauma, PTSD and abuse.
As a psychotherapist, I work to create a warm and safe environment where it is possible for you to be seen and understood. In my work I combine insight oriented talking therapy, with more cutting edge Somatic and Energy therapies. I will help you explore your beliefs and unconscious/habitual responses that are born from your original relationships. In exploring the positive and negative ways in which these beliefs and responses play out in your interpersonal relationships, you will understand yourself in new ways. It is out of this context that healing can take place.
Gwynne Gilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, SEP, OICC, MBA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (Online Only)
Our work together is trauma-safe and focused on enjoyment.
It's been too long since you felt peaceful, present, and comfortable-if ever. Your brain is always going–worried about the future, criticizing yourself about the past, & hyper-sensitive about what people think of you. Your thoughts affect your body, too, with tension in your muscles, uneasiness in your gut, and a heartbeat that revs up at the drop of a hat. You can barely remember what it's like to be relaxed; just getting through the day takes work, and sleep is a nightly struggle. It's impacting your health, work, parenting, and relationships. It's hard not to feel hopeless. You're looking for somewhere to turn.
Our work together is trauma-safe and focused on enjoyment.
It's been too long since you felt peaceful, present, and comfortable-if ever. Your brain is always going–worried about the future, criticizing yourself about the past, & hyper-sensitive about what people think of you. Your thoughts affect your body, too, with tension in your muscles, uneasiness in your gut, and a heartbeat that revs up at the drop of a hat. You can barely remember what it's like to be relaxed; just getting through the day takes work, and sleep is a nightly struggle. It's impacting your health, work, parenting, and relationships. It's hard not to feel hopeless. You're looking for somewhere to turn.
I hold a certificate in Somatic Experiencing (SE); a trauma healing modality that integrates bio-physiology to resolve stress and trauma.
Therapy is a partnership. Together, we work gently with the body, mind, and emotional experience to reduce and heal troubling symptoms. I invite into our sessions the parts of us that facilitates perceiving, thinking, sensing, feeling, remembering, imagining, expressing, connecting, and relating. I support clients to become more aware of different aspects of themselves - those aspects that support and contribute to their well-being, and those that constrain or stagnate their potential. Together, we work towards mind-body integration for renewed purpose and well-being. I offer a free 20 minute consultation.
I hold a certificate in Somatic Experiencing (SE); a trauma healing modality that integrates bio-physiology to resolve stress and trauma.
Therapy is a partnership. Together, we work gently with the body, mind, and emotional experience to reduce and heal troubling symptoms. I invite into our sessions the parts of us that facilitates perceiving, thinking, sensing, feeling, remembering, imagining, expressing, connecting, and relating. I support clients to become more aware of different aspects of themselves - those aspects that support and contribute to their well-being, and those that constrain or stagnate their potential. Together, we work towards mind-body integration for renewed purpose and well-being. I offer a free 20 minute consultation.
I can help you to heal from your trauma as well as help you build a healthier relationship with yourself and your loved ones.
Hi! I'm so glad you're here. Welcome to my profile. Many of the clients I've worked with have experienced a sense of feeling stuck in some area of their life whether it's in their relationships with themselves or with others. They desire for their life to look different, but are at a loss of how to create the change they're longing for and only end up feeling anxious, depressed, or attempting to fill the void or distract from the feelings of overwhelm that a different way of life is possible.
I can help you to heal from your trauma as well as help you build a healthier relationship with yourself and your loved ones.
Hi! I'm so glad you're here. Welcome to my profile. Many of the clients I've worked with have experienced a sense of feeling stuck in some area of their life whether it's in their relationships with themselves or with others. They desire for their life to look different, but are at a loss of how to create the change they're longing for and only end up feeling anxious, depressed, or attempting to fill the void or distract from the feelings of overwhelm that a different way of life is possible.
Allan H Solomon
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Trauma results in loss of control and inability to act with a genuine sense of self.
I have over 35 years experience as a clinical psychologist. I work primarily with individual adults but also have considerable experience working with children and adolescents. My focus is forming a trusting relationship in which together we work to improve your own sense of well being as well as connection to others. Above all I view our work as collaborative and mutually respectful. Clients have described me as highly empathetic, while helping them to achieve real life goals. I work with depression, anxiety, trauma, intimacy, health, and habit disorders including addictions.
Trauma results in loss of control and inability to act with a genuine sense of self.
I have over 35 years experience as a clinical psychologist. I work primarily with individual adults but also have considerable experience working with children and adolescents. My focus is forming a trusting relationship in which together we work to improve your own sense of well being as well as connection to others. Above all I view our work as collaborative and mutually respectful. Clients have described me as highly empathetic, while helping them to achieve real life goals. I work with depression, anxiety, trauma, intimacy, health, and habit disorders including addictions.
Hi there, First of all, thank you for taking the first step towards an integrated self. I am a seasoned therapist who has expertise in trauma and treating the anxiety and depression that result from these experiences. I work best when treatment is collaborative, it's important to me to get your goals and feedback so that we can work TOGETHER in the creation of a whole you.
Hi there, First of all, thank you for taking the first step towards an integrated self. I am a seasoned therapist who has expertise in trauma and treating the anxiety and depression that result from these experiences. I work best when treatment is collaborative, it's important to me to get your goals and feedback so that we can work TOGETHER in the creation of a whole you.
Griselda Oliver Bucio
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I have 21 years of experience providing assessments, consultation and psychotherapy for pregnant women, young children and their families around anxiety, depression, behavioral issues and trauma.
Becoming a parent is a unique and transformative experience. From the moment of conception through the journey of parenting there is an array of unknown rewards, challenges and experiences. At times parents have no idea how they will feel or react to these challenges and realize that they need help and support through their own journey as parents. This journey might include understanding the way people perceive and relate to their own internal child as well. Research proves the way we were parented, the environment in which we developed, and the situations around us influence the way we feel and behave as parents and human beings.
I have 21 years of experience providing assessments, consultation and psychotherapy for pregnant women, young children and their families around anxiety, depression, behavioral issues and trauma.
Becoming a parent is a unique and transformative experience. From the moment of conception through the journey of parenting there is an array of unknown rewards, challenges and experiences. At times parents have no idea how they will feel or react to these challenges and realize that they need help and support through their own journey as parents. This journey might include understanding the way people perceive and relate to their own internal child as well. Research proves the way we were parented, the environment in which we developed, and the situations around us influence the way we feel and behave as parents and human beings.
Expertise include addiction, acute and complex trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, bi-polar mood disturbances, post-traumatic stress, and spiritual support.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in working with adolescents, adults, and older adults who present with addiction, anxiety, mood disturbances, acute and complex trauma, and relational issues. I am a trained Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, and IFS therapist who integrates strength-based, mindfulness, and culturally sensitive modalities to help people heal and thrive. I support client's goals and believe connection, loving presence, and community are an integral part of healing and recovery. My main focus is to meet clients where they are by supporting changes they are ready to make.
Expertise include addiction, acute and complex trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, bi-polar mood disturbances, post-traumatic stress, and spiritual support.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in working with adolescents, adults, and older adults who present with addiction, anxiety, mood disturbances, acute and complex trauma, and relational issues. I am a trained Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, and IFS therapist who integrates strength-based, mindfulness, and culturally sensitive modalities to help people heal and thrive. I support client's goals and believe connection, loving presence, and community are an integral part of healing and recovery. My main focus is to meet clients where they are by supporting changes they are ready to make.
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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.