Trauma and PTSD therapists in Los Angeles, California CA
Melissa Klass M.A., LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT #119163
Something bad happens, nothing good follows, and everyone pretends it's okay. This simple series of events can lead to lasting emotional and physical symptoms. Sometimes the symptoms make us feel crazy. Let me assure you, you are not crazy and you are not alone. I am trained in a trauma treatment technique called eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), that can allow for integration of traumatic memories into one's healthy and coherent narrative. I would be honored to provide you a safe space to work through the painful experiences that just won't seem to go away.
8 Years Experience
Joshua Werblin
Psychiatrist, MD
Skilled in trauma-informed care, offering support and evidence-based treatments to help individuals recover from traumatic experiences and manage PTSD symptoms.
20 Years Experience
Jillian Luz
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
I have specialized training and experiencing in treating trauma and complex trauma as well as Acute Stress Disorder and PTSD. My main treatment modality for these issues is EMDR.
9 Years Experience
Christopher Schamber
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I am fully trained in EMDR, and am working toward full certification. I find this therapy to be highly effective in treating issues related to trauma. Through my years working at different mental health agencies within Los Angeles County and Orange County, trauma has been one of the most common issues clients have talked to me about. Trauma can influence the way somebody thinks or feels about themselves and the world around them. These incredibly stressful events often changes our behavior and impacts our ability to function. I am also trained and certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy, and use a variety of other forms of evidence-based treatment as well.
A quick note about trauma-- these events don't have to be dramatically disturbing to have an impact on your mental health. Feel free to read up on this article, which explains the rising understanding about the wide spectrum of traumatic experiences: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/trauma-and-hope/201703/different-types-trauma-small-t-versus-large-t
8 Years Experience
Lauren Blalock
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Trauma can consume our lives, making even everyday tasks much more challenging. You don’t have to continue to suffer with sleepless nights, anxiety, intrusive thoughts and fear, and much more. I have received extensive trauma training that allows me to work from a trauma informed place, ideally reducing your unhelpful automatic responses, incorporating the role your nervous system plays in these responses and allowing for you to tolerate processing the trauma. I am also trained in EMDR, a therapeutic modality create specifically for trauma which might be ideal for you. Contact me today for a free consultation to see how I might be able to help.
8 Years Experience
Victoria Miller
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
CPT helps people recognize how trauma has changed their view about themselves, others, and the world. CPT teaches people to recognize the negative thoughts that are created by the trauma. These thoughts are called "stuck points" in CPT because they keep people stuck and get in the way of recovery from PTSD (from the National Center for PTSD (.gov))
18 Years Experience
Carl H. Shubs
Therapist, Ph.D.
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39 Years Experience
Sean Sprigle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
I have recovered my own trauma prior to becoming a trauma specialist. I suffered from PTSD my entire life without knowing what was wrong with me, but I don’t live with PTSD anymore. I am no longer traumatized and I can help you get there as well.
7 Years Experience
Stephanie Sandoval - COLLECTIVE SPACE THERAPY
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Are you experiencing an overwhelming amount of stress that exceeds your ability to cope? With extensive training and experience working in a Los Angeles-based group practice and a comprehensive residential addiction treatment center, my specializations include expertise in Trauma and PTSD. I offer a 15 min free consultation, feel free to reach out to see if we're a good fit!
9 Years Experience
Jessica Thompson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
The body is wise and holds so much of our trauma until we are ready to feel safe and ready enough to explore it. Often we hold pain and overwhelm in our bodies from childhood. We need to slowly explore our pain through the body and emotional experience, allowing whatever energy is ready to move, move. Inner child work is particularly powerful here.
10 Years Experience
Paula E. Bruce, Ph.D. & Associates, A Psychological Corporation
Psychologist, Clinical and Forensic Psychology
All the clinicians in the practice have had significant experience in working with trauma and PTSD and are skilled in helping clients work through trauma, including childhood sexual abuse, adult sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and other life trauma. We also conduct forensic evaluations in civil litigation matters relating to trauma and abuse.
28 Years Experience
Marianne Albina
Pre-Licensed Professional, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
My approach emphasizes a client’s response to their trauma rather than have them relive it. Through this technique, I assist clients in reclaiming agency and dignity despite the darkness, and rebuilding a sense of self-worth and resilience.
2 Years Experience
Erika Shershun
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I haven't met a client who couldn't benefit from some degree of healing from trauma, whether relational, developmental, systemic, big T, complex trauma, PTSD... we all carry trauma in varying degrees until we're able to integrate it. My work is trauma informed, with a foundation in somatic psychotherapy which is needed for lasting results - trauma impacts the body as well as the brain. If you ignore the body in therapy the thoughts and emotions may improve for a time, but the patterns of constriction that impact the body will remain and sooner or later the distressing thoughts and emotions will return. I also draw on EMDR, neurobiology, energy psychology, self-compassion, mindfulness and other modalities. My work is compassionate yet direct and results driven.
11 Years Experience
Michael Pezzullo
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I utilize evidenced-based practices, including trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapy and cognitive processing to treat post-traumatic stress and complex trauma.
7 Years Experience
Transform Therapy Services
Psychologist
Our therapists practice and explore breath work, yoga, and other healing modalities that bring your body into the healing process.
17 Years Experience
Dr. Vicki D. Coleman (Dr. Vicki), The Anger Doctor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, CCMHC, QMHP, MAC, DAC, SAP, CAMF, BCC, HS-BCP
The antecedents of trauma and PTSD will be examined in order to identify triggers and strategies for moving forward.
34 Years Experience
Philip Starkman
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW, RSW
In my practice, I approach the delicate areas of trauma and PTSD with a deep sense of empathy and understanding, recognizing the profound impact these experiences can have on an individual's life. By employing a holistic and integrative strategy, including Mindfulness, the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Role-Playing, I provide a supportive environment where clients can safely explore and process their experiences. Mindfulness encourages a non-judgmental awareness of the present moment, helping to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories. EFT serves as a tool for managing emotional responses, while IFS offers insights into the multiplicity of the self, fostering internal healing. CBT helps in challenging and changing unhelpful patterns of thought related to trauma, and Role-pPlaying can be particularly effective in rehearsing coping strategies and building confidence in handling triggering situations. My role is to guide and support you through your healing journey, offering compassionate care and tailored therapeutic interventions to help you navigate the complexities of trauma and PTSD, with the goal of fostering resilience, recovery, and a return to a sense of safety and well-being in your life.
53 Years Experience
Janee Young
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Where warmth and expertise converge to support you on your healing journey from trauma. As a certified practitioner in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I bring specialized knowledge to guide you through the process of healing. Utilizing mindfulness and coping skills, we work together to promote relaxation and empower you with tools for navigating the impact of various types of trauma. Your journey to healing is unique, and I am here to provide a compassionate space as you take meaningful steps towards reclaiming your well-being.
8 Years Experience
Dr. Jadah Petty
Psychologist, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Trauma is an experience that can impact nearly every aspect of someone's life, from relationships/trust, to work, to self-esteem, to mood and the list goes on. Finding someone who specializes in trauma/PTSD is essential to truly getting the help you need. I offer the gold standard treatments for PTSD (e.g. Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure), as well as treatments like EMDR and STAIR. Building a strong relationship is the first step to help you on your journey to re-engaging in the life you want to lead. I will then help you process your trauma, understand triggers, and develop new coping strategies for managing.
5 Years Experience
Elaine Skoulas
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT
My clinical experience with trauma includes a specialization in graduate school of Psychological Trauma Studies and a completion of training of Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). Being trauma-informed has significantly informed how I practice therapy. Together we can practice coping skills, help with nervous system regulation, distress tolerance, improve your relationship with others and yourself.
9 Years Experience