Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Big Bear, CA

Life stressors and adverse experiences can become overwhelming. Many people find themselves in a place where they could benefit from some extra support. My goal is to explore with you what is holding you back from feeling more aware of and connected with the direction of your life. I provide a welcoming, non-judgmental space to help you discover inner wounds, wisdom, and healing.

I most enjoy working with clients who are willing to look within and accept responsibility (not blame) for their thoughts, feelings and behavior. I feel especially honored to work with clients who have had traumatic childhood experiences, including sexual abuse. Although these events can have devastating consequences, I have found that survivors of childhood trauma can also be catapulted to higher than usual levels of consciousness and well-being when the traumas are healed. In other words, therapy is a very gratifying journey to walk with a client. I work well with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, eating disorders and dissociative disorders.

Are you an adolescent who feels crippled by anxiety and depression? Or a couple who feels trapped in a cycle of distrust, blame, and feeling unheard, unseen, or misunderstood by your partner? Or maybe you are an adult living with chronic illness and trauma and feel hopeless that you’ll ever truly heal and live your life free of invisible disability? I’ve been where you are and know what it’s like to feel stuck, afraid, lost and alone. Seeking therapy is the beginning of you blooming into a lotus flower and rising from the ashes. You have the answers within you and the capacity to heal. I'm a transpersonal therapist here to walk

I view therapy as a safe space where clients can feel empowered to share their stories as they experience them. My primary goal as a clinician is not to “fix” you, my goal is to support you on your internal journey as you cultivate the skills necessary to grow and heal in a conducive manner. My function as a clinician is to help clients navigate and dissect their stories as a way to help them understand the meaning behind their experiences. I always encourage my clients to come to therapy as they are and we will begin the therapeutic process from there. I DO NOT work with MINORS, COUPLES, and FAMILIES.

Are you struggling? During these uncertain times, do you sometimes feel like life is getting out of control? For over 30 years, people have been coming to me for help with transforming their broken hearts into hearts filled with LOVE, their troubled minds into minds seeking NEW VISTAS and wounded spirits into spirits filled with HOPE. You can enrich your life by learning how your brain creates change along with cognitive and emotional restructuring techniques designed to promote your own creative problem solving process.

Hello! My name is Janine Ferrante. I have a master's degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University and I am licensed by the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences as an LMFT. My approach to therapy is person-centered, providing individual therapy sessions tailored to meet the client's needs. I provide guidance and support for the management of a variety of mental health challenges as well as navigating interpersonal relationships - such as parenting, divorce, and romantic relationship concerns. I specialize in women's issues: anxiety, ADHD, ASD, depression, mood disorders (bipolar) OCD, trauma, and PTSD.

Therapy can be scary. I'm here to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment to more freely explore the things that are bothering you. I will help empower you on the path to figuring it out, and live a more authentic life. In addition to your own treatment goals, I try to build awareness of healthy boundaries with other people, things, and even yourself. My style is very client centered, and although I primarily utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), my therapeutic approach varies depending on the needs of my client. You're in the driver's seat, and we can take this as fast or slow as you want to.

Psychotherapy is one of the most powerful tools for transforming one's life, and seeking support takes courage. I specialize in working with teenagers, young adults, and families and the obstacles they face throughout life transitions. I am particularly interested in supporting parents through complex challenges ranging from pregnancy and infertility, adulting teen difficulties and the college process, relationships and high achievement issues, divorce, and the "empty nest transition." As a heart-focused therapist, I am committed to empowering people to build the internal strengths and resources to live their desired life.

My practice is dedicated to providing a thoughtful and compassionate setting for clients to find more effective ways to address issues and concerns that are negatively impacting their lives. Together we will address emotional challenges related to past traumas, anxiety, sadness and depression, feelings of being overwhelmed, stuck or hopeless, identity development and relationship struggles to create balance and wellness.

My name is Brittany Drnek. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been working in the mental health field for over ten years.My area of expertise is helping people manage anxiety and panic, depression and mood disorders, OCD, trauma symptoms, parenting and family challenges, and relationship issues. My therapeutic technique is rooted in a combination of CBT, ACT, DBT, psychodynamic theory, attachment theory, and mindfulness practice. My clinical experience has made me a firm believer in the importance of treating the whole person and I work to support my clients in learning to care for themselves in all areas of their life.

We are here to support you in your journey toward profound transformation and healing of your mind, body, and spirit. Our holistic view opens the way for complete wholeness, whether you're grappling with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or intergenerational trauma. We're committed to providing a safe place with the compassionate support you need to navigate these challenges. We value the need to be vulnerable and explore your feelings from the inside out. We encourage your inner healer to show the way for personal growth and life-long change in achieving emotional stability and improving your life.

Finding the right therapist can be confusing, frustrating and at times frightening. I encourage you to interview various therapists until you find the one therapist you feel most comfortable with. My mission is to help you empower yourself by uncovering past traumas that block your ability to live a quality life. Every issue will be handled with sensitivity, respect and professionalism. I have over 15 years of experience treating clients suffering from depression, anxieties, PTSD, family and marital issues, addiction, physically & sexually abused victims and various trauma victims.

My name is Erica Villar, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in San Diego, California. I provide therapeutic services via Telehealth to adults within the state of California. I incorporate the use of different therapeutic approaches to support individuals in developing new skills to overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, addiction, mood disorders, psychosis, and trauma. I work with clients who identify with various cultures and backgrounds.

Welcome. If you’re here, likely something is going on in your life that you would like to change. Perhaps you’re overwhelmed, sad, anxious, tired, in pain, on edge, bingeing on a substance or the internet, or having sleep issues. Trouble communicating with loved ones? Disconnected rather than connected? Maybe you can’t quite put your finger on it, but life just isn’t what it was, what you thought it would be, or what you would like. Anger, sadness, anxiety, disappointment, worry all play a part in everyone’s life, but sometimes it increases to the point where it’s just too much to handle alone.