Therapists in California
Stephen Tessler
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Dixon, CA 95620
In my practice our work together is candid, compassionate and confidential to support your goals, healing and emotional well being. My psychotherapeutic work is with adolescents, children and adults; anxiety, depression and trauma; self defeating behaviors and problems that affect your or loved one's personal, school, work and family life.
In my practice our work together is candid, compassionate and confidential to support your goals, healing and emotional well being. My psychotherapeutic work is with adolescents, children and adults; anxiety, depression and trauma; self defeating behaviors and problems that affect your or loved one's personal, school, work and family life.
Stephen Michael Guidi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and transitioning through these problems towards better communication skills and healthier relationships.
Life sometimes throws us a curve ball. Daily life struggles and stress that we have normally handled with relative ease can suddenly seem overwhelming. Too much stress and the inability to handle it properly can begin to undermine our potential to enjoy our work and to care for ourselves and others. Finances, parenting, relationships, school, care taking, health concerns, and loss can be stressful aspects of life. When we begin to internalize these external stressors it can lead to depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, poor health, phsysical/emotional exhaustion and relationship problems.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and transitioning through these problems towards better communication skills and healthier relationships.
Life sometimes throws us a curve ball. Daily life struggles and stress that we have normally handled with relative ease can suddenly seem overwhelming. Too much stress and the inability to handle it properly can begin to undermine our potential to enjoy our work and to care for ourselves and others. Finances, parenting, relationships, school, care taking, health concerns, and loss can be stressful aspects of life. When we begin to internalize these external stressors it can lead to depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, poor health, phsysical/emotional exhaustion and relationship problems.
Carl H. Shubs
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
SPECIALIZATIONS: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma/PTSD (Victims of Violent Crime, Rape, Domestic Violence, Adults Abused/Molested as Children, other traumatic experiences and losses) Addictions (substances/behaviors including sex), Gay/Lesbian/Bi Issues, Mind/Body, Relationships (including communication and Infidelities/Affairs), Self-Esteem/Insecurity.
YOUR LIFE'S NOT WORKING THE WAY YOU'D LIKE? Find out why, and we can change it together. Want to be heard and understood? Struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, gay/lesbian/bisexual issues, addictions (substances or behaviors including sex addiction), or infidelities? Want to stay together, but your marriage is rocky? Communication problems or behavior problems disrupting your relationship? DON'T LET OLD PATTERNS GET IN YOUR WAY. Visit my website for more information: http://www.DrCarlShubs.com. NEW BOOK: Traumatic Experiences of Normal Development, available on Amazon.
SPECIALIZATIONS: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma/PTSD (Victims of Violent Crime, Rape, Domestic Violence, Adults Abused/Molested as Children, other traumatic experiences and losses) Addictions (substances/behaviors including sex), Gay/Lesbian/Bi Issues, Mind/Body, Relationships (including communication and Infidelities/Affairs), Self-Esteem/Insecurity.
YOUR LIFE'S NOT WORKING THE WAY YOU'D LIKE? Find out why, and we can change it together. Want to be heard and understood? Struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, gay/lesbian/bisexual issues, addictions (substances or behaviors including sex addiction), or infidelities? Want to stay together, but your marriage is rocky? Communication problems or behavior problems disrupting your relationship? DON'T LET OLD PATTERNS GET IN YOUR WAY. Visit my website for more information: http://www.DrCarlShubs.com. NEW BOOK: Traumatic Experiences of Normal Development, available on Amazon.
Stanton M Drucker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
The Chinese symbol for crisis is the same for opportunity. In every crisis we have the ability to create the opportunity for positive change. Quite often we don't take advantage of the opportunity because we get stuck in the crisis of the situation or event. My role is to help you understand and move out of the crisis and understand and utilize the present opportunity.
The Chinese symbol for crisis is the same for opportunity. In every crisis we have the ability to create the opportunity for positive change. Quite often we don't take advantage of the opportunity because we get stuck in the crisis of the situation or event. My role is to help you understand and move out of the crisis and understand and utilize the present opportunity.
Steven T Griggs
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Escondido, CA 92025
I'm an informal, low-keyed warm fuzzy type. I deal directly with problems, using CBT, emphasizing support/non-judgment.
I've completed 15 ebooks. The subjects are Assertiveness, How To Change Children's Behavior (Quickly), How to Assess and Treat ADHD (Children and Adults), Self Esteem, Why Relationships Fail, How to diagnose and Treat Anxiety, Anger Management, Types I and II,, Kids and Divorce, Child Visitation and Self-Esteem, How To Change Teenagers Behavior, The Psychology of Procrastination, The Psychology of Guilt, The Psychology of Forgiveness and Weight Loss (Free), The Psychology of All Addictions and How to Diagnose and Treat Mood Disorders.
I'm an informal, low-keyed warm fuzzy type. I deal directly with problems, using CBT, emphasizing support/non-judgment.
I've completed 15 ebooks. The subjects are Assertiveness, How To Change Children's Behavior (Quickly), How to Assess and Treat ADHD (Children and Adults), Self Esteem, Why Relationships Fail, How to diagnose and Treat Anxiety, Anger Management, Types I and II,, Kids and Divorce, Child Visitation and Self-Esteem, How To Change Teenagers Behavior, The Psychology of Procrastination, The Psychology of Guilt, The Psychology of Forgiveness and Weight Loss (Free), The Psychology of All Addictions and How to Diagnose and Treat Mood Disorders.
C Todd Holder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Upland, CA 91786
A warm and engaging relationship is at the heart of healing. I specialize in working with teens and adults as they navigate through a time of crisis, feelings of being stuck in old patterns, or experiencing an ongoing pattern of strained relationships. If you are a parent, you may feel worried about your child's well-being and would like to renew your sense of hope for the future.
A warm and engaging relationship is at the heart of healing. I specialize in working with teens and adults as they navigate through a time of crisis, feelings of being stuck in old patterns, or experiencing an ongoing pattern of strained relationships. If you are a parent, you may feel worried about your child's well-being and would like to renew your sense of hope for the future.
William J Volkoff
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT, LEP
Verified Verified
Fresno, CA 93710
Family Therapy,
Adults, Individual Therapy, Multiple Issues,
Family Stress Management,
Marriage Counseling, Couples,
Pre-school, Children thru Adolescent Counseling,ADHD screening/testing,
Learning Disability, Gay-Lesbina issues, Testing,Alzheimer's, Dementia Treatment Certification,Care Giver Family Therapy,
Parenting Difficult Behaviors,
Asperger Syndrome,
Psychological-Educational Testing, Learning Disability Consultation, Family Law Referrals, Divorce Mediation, Depression, Anxiety, Mood Issues, Chart Review, Second Opinion,
Care Management, Continuing Education Provider for MFT's, LCW's PCE 4056
Psychotherapy,
Assessment, Diagnostics,
Coordination of Care
Family Therapy,
Adults, Individual Therapy, Multiple Issues,
Family Stress Management,
Marriage Counseling, Couples,
Pre-school, Children thru Adolescent Counseling,ADHD screening/testing,
Learning Disability, Gay-Lesbina issues, Testing,Alzheimer's, Dementia Treatment Certification,Care Giver Family Therapy,
Parenting Difficult Behaviors,
Asperger Syndrome,
Psychological-Educational Testing, Learning Disability Consultation, Family Law Referrals, Divorce Mediation, Depression, Anxiety, Mood Issues, Chart Review, Second Opinion,
Care Management, Continuing Education Provider for MFT's, LCW's PCE 4056
Psychotherapy,
Assessment, Diagnostics,
Coordination of Care
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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.