Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Costa Mesa, CA

I want to recognize your courage to begin on a path for positive growth and well-being. If you are looking for support and guidance to resolve issues which have left you feeling powerless or if you are just hitting a rough spot in your life, I believe that through therapeutic approaches, together we can conquer your fears to resolve issues from your past that are contributing to behavior patterns (e.g., substance use, anxiety, depression, grief and loss) that keep you feeling like a victim rather than empowered. I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

I am somatically trained and specialize in trauma, complex ptsd, people pleasing and neurodivergence. I work with adult individuals and couples. Daily functioning can be impaired with intrusive thoughts, experiencing out of body sensations, loneliness, fear of disappointing others, lack of trust, feeling misunderstood, "too much" or "not enough", told you are too sensitive and struggle with deep connection and intimacy. Change is desired and often looks like slowing down, ability to be more present, feeling grounded, peaceful, less anxious, less activation. Safe.

You have taken a very important step in seeking therapy. Your mental health is perhaps the most important investment you can make. If you are feeling depressed or anxious, please know that you are not alone. Therapy is a powerful tool that can help you not only overcome your current distress but can also lead you to reach levels that you never imagined possible.

If you want to chat and get something off your mind or put it ease, I'm here to support you. Maybe you're looking to become more confident and loving of yourself or you feel stuck and want to move forward but just can't seem to find a way to do it. I enjoy helping others learn more about themselves and how the world around us can really have a significant impact on mental health. Identity and attachment issues, addictions, past traumas, significant life transitions, and general anxiety and depression can be really overwhelming and it isn't always something you can do on your own. I work primarily with individuals 11-65 years old.

As a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience, I provide compassionate, relationally-focused therapy for individuals, couples, and families of diverse backgrounds and ages. I have experience treating depression and anxiety concerns, family conflict, and relationship concerns. I also have training in trauma and addiction recovery, and specialize in treating individuals struggling from childhood abuse, recent traumas, compulsive sexual behaviors, and substance-related disorders.

Trauma can leave you feeling disconnected from others, like you are daydreaming or walking through fog. Stressors can become too overwhelming to deal with, even seemingly simple task can feel too much. I can provide you with the opportunity to identify and challenge difficult thoughts and emotions, while creating new ways to effectively cope with stressors. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment that allows space for self-expression and self-discovery while revisiting the past. Together, we can face the challenges of the past and find new a new way forward.

I specialize in trauma, addiction, anxiety, and anger management. I also treat depression, bipolar, ADHD, stress, and many other concerns. Taking a multi-faceted approach, I use humor, candor, compassion, and connection to shift perspectives and ease anxieties, allowing you to make healthier decisions, gain more control over the direction of your life, and feel more empowered. I've spent the past decade helping people navigate the pitfalls and challenges of sobriety, along with mental health struggles, and I would love to help you make progress on your journey.

Life can throw many challenges our way. One of the most difficult challenges is addiction and alcoholism. Navigating these challenges may require some help from a professional who truly understand your struggle.I have worked with many people who struggle with addiction in many forms as well as traumatic experiences that contribute, cause, or worsen their addictions. You do not have to walk this journey alone.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, longing for freedom and healing? You are not alone. I bring an integrative, compassionate approach to therapy, empowering clients journeying through life’s challenges, like trauma, abuse, and anxiety. My ideal client would be open and willing to work on healing, dedicated to the process of change. This may include individuals or families with relational or faith-based-issues, identity, acculturation challenges, diverse backgrounds and needs. I work with a variety of individuals from single parents, retired adults, college students, health/helping fields, foster families, musicians, & ministry/pastoral.

As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I have been practicing for over 18-years and traditionally from a psychodynamic approach. However, over the years I have transitioned to a multifaceted approach incorporating a Psychodynamic modality with EMDR, Performance Psychology, and Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy (HCH). This integrated approach is a much deeper process of psychotherapy and is achieved through a relaxed state of consciousness. HCH embraces the concept of self-determination and the belief that every client contains, deep within their own subconscious mind, the key to their own individual health and healing.

ANXIETY and Depression are absolutely treatable. I know this from personal and professional experience. Emotional ups and downs make coping difficult, and keeping up a brave face next to impossible. With specialized training in EMDR, CBT, and CPT, the approaches I use target emotional pain, distorted thinking and unproductive behavior, while helping you heal. Whether filled with anxious thoughts, paralyzed by trauma, or the loss of something or someone precious - there is absolutely life after heartache, pain, and disappointment. I'd love to walk this journey with you.

Navigating relationships, managing familial and sociocultural ties, or grappling with depression and grief can be overwhelming and isolating. Whether it’s the weight of depression and anxiety, the stress of current relationships, or the journey of learning to assert your needs, you are not alone.

Therapy is about removing obstacles and finding your inner wisdom that has been lost or suppressed along the way. Many of us break off from our authentic selves in order to survive difficult experiences in life. My approach to therapy is client-centered and collaborative to help you build strength and confidence. Utilizing an integrative approach I incorporate modalities such as mind-body connection, attachment theory, CBT and ACT.

Are you struggling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety or unsatisfying interpersonal relationships? If so, call or email me now. Take the first step towards change. You can spend hours online trying to decide if and who you should call for help and right now you don't need another thing to worry about. Let's make today the day things start to change. I can help you lead a more rewarding and satisfying life and would appreciate the opportunity for us to work together.

Hi, I'm Kelly! I know the process of finding a therapist can feel overwhelming, let's see if I'm the right fit for your needs. I work with individuals looking for support in accessing the next version of themselves so they can grow into the life they're working towards. Growth is challenging when you feel there are parts of your story that are unresolved; despite your best efforts, you feel stuck. I take a collaborative approach with my clients to ensure they feel like the work we do together benefits them.

I provide in-person and tele-health psychotherapy with specialization in trauma, depression, anxiety, life transition, family systems and eating disorders. If you are uncertain whether you need therapy, I also offer coaching options and courses with specializations in life transitions, perfectionism, family dynamics and career growth. I integrate Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Somatic Experiencing and am informed by a deepening and expanding spiritual practice, which may incorporate natural, holistic and community approaches to healing.

Are you in search of a dedicated Psychotherapist specializing in Adult and Youth Mental Health? Look no further! If you're ready to transform your life, let me guide you on your journey to lifelong success. Whether it's in your relationships, career, parenting, youth, social life, marriage, coping with grief and loss, or managing depression or other acute mental health challenges, I'm here to support you every step of the way. My expertise lies in Trauma, Depression and Anxiety. I offer services in both English and Spanish to cater to your needs.

If you are suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, or PTSD symptoms, relief is possible. I will help you learn to reduce the impact and influence of unwanted thoughts and learn to develop the capacity to observe and feel and make use of your emotional and physical experience. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), exposure therapy, mindfulness, and somatic psychotherapy to help you learn to stop fighting with your feelings and thoughts, and allow them to come and go without a struggle. This frees up energy to live a full, rich, connected life. You can overcome panic and anxiety and heal and grow after trauma.

Self Love Therapy is informed by the presence of compassionate consultation, experiential learning for self-healing and brain-based body interventions. In my experience, this integration not only accelerates recovery, also influences more growth areas in vital brain centers for a balanced self-led living.