Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Westlake, Los Angeles, CA

My name is Lisa Everson and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, and a history of trauma, using primarily Cognitive Behavioral therapy to help my clients successfully manage their symptoms.

I'm a trauma-informed/trained therapist; I'm here to support you through your most vulnerable and emotionally exhausting times. I utilize CBT; Psychodynamic methods to help with stressors like ADHD, anxiety, major life; career changes, and relationships. I also have a unique understanding of the stressors that come with working in toxic office environments.

Many of my clients are survivors of abuse. The type of abuse varies, but includes mental, emotional, sexual, and physical abuse. Often times these individuals want someone to listen to them without judgement and foe someone to believe them. When clients tell me they have experienced abuse, my response is the same. I thank the individual for sharing their story because I understand how difficult it is. It is especially difficult for my male clients. My clients are looking to understand and process the abuse in the hopes of healing and to have healthier relationships.

¡SÍ se puede! As a child of immigrants, I grappled with dilemmas of self-identity amidst the pressures of acculturation and assimilation. I embrace cultural diversity. Nonetheless, as a Latina I continue to fight against societal and cultural norms. How do you merge conflicting expectations and be at peace? My personal success with these issues, along with formal education and subsequent training have made me a strong bicultural therapist. Thus, I truly believe that memories and emotions are best processed in the language you experience them in because they are inextricably linked and are part of our identity.

Do you feel consumed within the bounds of past trauma? Unable to find distance from the isolating, frightening, and repetitive patterns of thinking holding you captive? Unaddressed trauma can prevent us from reaching our highest potential, impacting our physical and mental well-being. My goal is to create a safe platform using unconditional positive regard and a non-judgmental attitude toward you and your experiences so there is room to process, heal, and reclaim your life on your terms while having the opportunity to redefine what safety looks like to you.

Scott Rowland is a clinically trained psychotherapist with over 20 years of working within culturally diverse communities throughout Los Angeles. He chose to complete both his Undergraduate and Master’s degrees at Antioch University, due to their intense focus on community engagement, cultural diversity and social justice. He began his career developing culturally sensitive prevention programs for LA Gay & Lesbian Center, eventually working with agencies throughout South & East LA, Hollywood & Long Beach. Through insight, empathy, and support, Scott is able to develop a safe trusting environment for the therapeutic process.

Accepting clients in CA & NV for morning and midday sessions Monday - Thursday. Radical Self Love is setting boundaries without feeling guilty. It is putting yourself first instead of second, third, fourth or fifth. It is making those hard decisions now so that you can reap the benefits in the future. Experiencing chronic worry, difficulty concentrating or getting things done? Are you dealing with a highly stressful situation or struggling to cope with things from the past that you haven't spoken about before? Let's talk about it and work together on goals that make life worth living. Come join me on the self love journey!

In my practice at Onetara Counseling, I unite cultural empathy with clinical expertise to support individuals grappling with identity stress, cultural transitions, and trauma. I help clients reconcile their multicultural narratives, enabling them to thrive authentically. Join me in crafting a path to wellness that honors your unique life story.

Life can be challenging enough when we don't get in our own way. As it turns out, many of us never learned how to identify and manage our emotions, relate to our worries and self-judgments with compassion, or navigate relationships from a lens that considers how our past experiences might influence how we connect with others today. If you are seeking another way to live, with less suffering and more peace, you are in the right place.

Do you feel as if every effort you make is never enough, that you are always striving for something bigger and better? Are you struggling in your relationship or marriage and cannot break the unhealthy patterns of how you and your partner relate to each other? As your therapist, I support individuals and couples to begin to heal from past traumas and learn to accept and love themselves. I help couples to break free from unhealthy patterns to truly enjoy each other's company and love.

I have 7 years of professional experience working with individuals facing a range of issues, including substance use, trauma, anxiety, depression, interpersonal and family relationships, grief and loss, and others. My method is straightforward- I assist my clients with identifying the root cause of their suffering and help them access their inner strengths to create healthy solutions. I believe that people are experts in their own lives, and my goal is to facilitate the healing process by holding space and allowing clients to navigate their journey to wellness.

Specializing in the treatment of Adolescents, Adults, Active Duty Military/Veterans, and their Families. Focusing on Addictions, Eating Disorders, Trauma/PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Relationship Issues, Divorce, Sexuality Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Child/Sexual Abuse, Dissociative Disorders, Anger Management, Domestic Violence, and Self-Harm.

Most importantly, people who are open to understanding and exploring how their world view can be expanded. Those who are motivated to live an authentic life and move beyond coaching and behavior modification to reflecting on the paths that led them to the want something different. Those who seeking healing and self-knowledge and how that intersects with relationships. To be willing to change the narrative of their lives. Mostly, those that are brave enough to walk through the door.

For the past 42 years, I have worked with adult individuals and couples in a variety of areas including anxiety, depression, trauma and intimacy. The focus of my work is attachment-based using a combination of dynamic psychotherapy and mindfulness techniques. Currently virtual only.

Are you struggling to navigate each day, weighed down by exhaustion, persistent low mood, excessive worry, or a state of hypervigilance? Have you battled anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use challenges, or struggled with your self-esteem? I want to assure you that you're not alone in your journey. I firmly believe that one of life's most courageous acts is to embark on a path of self-discovery, to gain insight into your personal journey, and to open the door to healing and growth. A central theme running through the modalities I utilize is mindfulness, self-compassion, and heightened awareness of both the body and emotions.

I am the right therapist for you if you are an adult suffering from old childhood trauma, PTSD, ADHD, depression, personal anxiety, social anxiety with loneliness, OCD, difficulty feeling and expressing emotions, prolonged grief, inability to find meaning and purpose in life, difficulty being vulnerable, having relationship problems with your spouse, partner or children, people-pleasing, codependency, inability to prioritize your needs, feelings, and interests, and loss of curiosity, fun or adventure. I am currently accepting new clients.

I am glad you're looking for therapeutic support in times that are drastically impacted by the capitalist mindset and inequality. Life’s external factors such as stress and trauma experiences including but not limited to childhood abuse, physical abuse, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, racial and social traumas as well as anti LGBTQ+ policies are taking toll on our bodies. These show up as fatigue, sadness, anxiety, overthinking, thoughts of self-harm, and disables us from our lives. In such times we all can use trauma-informed and nonjudgmental professional support to help us heal from root causes of these symptoms.

Does life feel more difficult than it should? Are you struggling in your relationships, or dealing with symptoms of anxiety, depression, identity or trauma? With over 10 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families, I integrate psychodynamic, CBT and somatic experiencing techniques to empower clients with self-awareness amd skills necessary to overcome their maladaptive patterns and achieve the lives they desire. As someone who has been on this journey myself, my passion and purpose is to guide others down this path.

You are successful in your career, but a feeling of unease, anxiety, or emotional numbness seems to always be with you. The stress of your work has gotten to be too much, and maybe your physical health, and well as your happiness, has begun to suffer. You desire a meaningful relationship, but your reluctance to vulnerability, likely a result of past traumas, is getting in the way. You find yourself often plagued with a sense of emptiness, or lack of purpose in your life, despite your financial and professional success. You hold yourself to a high standard, but your harsh inner critic has left you feeling like you aren’t good enough.