Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Bonsall, CA
Kimberley DuBeau
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bonsall, CA 92003 (Online Only)
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and am EMDR Certified (an evidence based trauma treatment) .
If you feel you are not living your best life, therapy can help identify what is holding you back and how to overcome these barriers so you can live a more fulfilling, happier life. Often it is adverse childhood experiences that have a lasting impact creating anxiety, mood disorders and adult relationship difficulties. Other times, it is recent life stressors that bring up feelings of sadness, inadequacy or anxiety. Therapy can help untangle the "whys" and, most importantly, provide evidence-based tools to move you from coping to living.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and am EMDR Certified (an evidence based trauma treatment) .
If you feel you are not living your best life, therapy can help identify what is holding you back and how to overcome these barriers so you can live a more fulfilling, happier life. Often it is adverse childhood experiences that have a lasting impact creating anxiety, mood disorders and adult relationship difficulties. Other times, it is recent life stressors that bring up feelings of sadness, inadequacy or anxiety. Therapy can help untangle the "whys" and, most importantly, provide evidence-based tools to move you from coping to living.
Gail D Gerbie
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bonsall, CA 92003
My goal, as a therapist, is to help clients navigate life's challenges and transitions. The tapestries of interpersonal relationships, grief, trauma, and recovery from addictions are woven with accepting ourselves, others, and change.
My goal, as a therapist, is to help clients navigate life's challenges and transitions. The tapestries of interpersonal relationships, grief, trauma, and recovery from addictions are woven with accepting ourselves, others, and change.
I am an empathetic trauma-informed Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California. I specialize in Grief, Trauma, and Eating Disorders, having worked with these populations in multiple settings. As you are reading this you may be minimizing various experiences you have had in life. Often, we tend to minimize our experiences as a way of coping with them and the world around us. While this may have been necessary at some point in life, I am here to support you through the process of looking at those experiences once again and learning how to hold them in a way that you may have not felt was possible.
I am an empathetic trauma-informed Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California. I specialize in Grief, Trauma, and Eating Disorders, having worked with these populations in multiple settings. As you are reading this you may be minimizing various experiences you have had in life. Often, we tend to minimize our experiences as a way of coping with them and the world around us. While this may have been necessary at some point in life, I am here to support you through the process of looking at those experiences once again and learning how to hold them in a way that you may have not felt was possible.
Courtney Kowalchuk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bonsall, CA 92003
Waitlist for new clients
I am certified in EMDR and specialize in helping people heal from trauma and build a healthy sense of well-being and connection with others.
You’ve experienced challenging things, perhaps traumatic things. You want to feel better and live a happier life with those you love. You want integrative care that combines therapy with personalized mental health care for whole well-being that finally makes a difference in your life.
I am certified in EMDR and specialize in helping people heal from trauma and build a healthy sense of well-being and connection with others.
You’ve experienced challenging things, perhaps traumatic things. You want to feel better and live a happier life with those you love. You want integrative care that combines therapy with personalized mental health care for whole well-being that finally makes a difference in your life.
Supporting my keen interest in developing a healthy self during each phase of life is specific training in trauma, including child and sexual abuse, and compulsive behaviors.
When we've lost touch with our truer self, life is just harder. If you're not as present and engaged in your life as you'd like, you may also find your body weighing in through symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns of behavior. Underlying such symptoms are often vital, "offline" parts of ourselves that a good therapeutic alliance can help you to identify, strengthen and expand. If you're experiencing a readiness to take your online search for a therapist to the next level, I offer a brief phone consultation to help determine goodness of fit.
Supporting my keen interest in developing a healthy self during each phase of life is specific training in trauma, including child and sexual abuse, and compulsive behaviors.
When we've lost touch with our truer self, life is just harder. If you're not as present and engaged in your life as you'd like, you may also find your body weighing in through symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns of behavior. Underlying such symptoms are often vital, "offline" parts of ourselves that a good therapeutic alliance can help you to identify, strengthen and expand. If you're experiencing a readiness to take your online search for a therapist to the next level, I offer a brief phone consultation to help determine goodness of fit.
Michele Hodelin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Bonsall, CA 92003 (Online Only)
Whether you're dealing with alcohol, drug abuse or other addictions, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and self-worth, trauma or history of abuse, or any other issues or obstacles; I'll be there with you.
Hello! I'm Michele and I'm very glad to meet you. Book with me now by clicking on my website. I am a licensed social worker in Florida and California specializing in substance use disorders, psychiatric/mental health disorders, and the treatment and recovery process. Together we will walk the road toward your recovery, health, and healing. I believe in You! With each session, my hope is that you will leave with less turmoil, fear, and hurt; and more understanding, motivation, and hope than you entered with. I see clients via Telehealth throughout California & Florida.
Whether you're dealing with alcohol, drug abuse or other addictions, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and self-worth, trauma or history of abuse, or any other issues or obstacles; I'll be there with you.
Hello! I'm Michele and I'm very glad to meet you. Book with me now by clicking on my website. I am a licensed social worker in Florida and California specializing in substance use disorders, psychiatric/mental health disorders, and the treatment and recovery process. Together we will walk the road toward your recovery, health, and healing. I believe in You! With each session, my hope is that you will leave with less turmoil, fear, and hurt; and more understanding, motivation, and hope than you entered with. I see clients via Telehealth throughout California & Florida.
Como parte de mis especialidades e intereses profesionales, trabajo con adultos, adolescentes, parejas, y familias que tienen problemas de ansiedad, depresion, conflicto de relación, trauma, dolor, y estrés.
My name is Kelly (she/her/ella), I'm a bilingual English/Spanish speaking therapist who's excited to help you and your family find your way to a fulfilling life. I work with clients of all ages, identities, and cultural backgrounds who are struggling to navigate the challenges of living in a stressful world. Whether you're looking for support for yourself, your partnership, or your family, I'm happy to help.
Como parte de mis especialidades e intereses profesionales, trabajo con adultos, adolescentes, parejas, y familias que tienen problemas de ansiedad, depresion, conflicto de relación, trauma, dolor, y estrés.
My name is Kelly (she/her/ella), I'm a bilingual English/Spanish speaking therapist who's excited to help you and your family find your way to a fulfilling life. I work with clients of all ages, identities, and cultural backgrounds who are struggling to navigate the challenges of living in a stressful world. Whether you're looking for support for yourself, your partnership, or your family, I'm happy to help.
Dr. Mitzie Marie Gonzalez
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bonsall, CA 92003 (Online Only)
My specialties is providing treatment for complex trauma and PTSD.
As a client-centered therapist, your individual needs will determine which treatment modality will guide the therapy process. As a trauma-focused therapist, I utilize integrative approaches such as DBT, CBT, CCT, Emotional Focused Therapy, Parts work, Attachment Therapy, and Trauma Informed Care, with the goal of creating change and empowering growth in your life. Throughout treatment, I will assist you in reaching the best version of yourself, as you deserve.
My specialties is providing treatment for complex trauma and PTSD.
As a client-centered therapist, your individual needs will determine which treatment modality will guide the therapy process. As a trauma-focused therapist, I utilize integrative approaches such as DBT, CBT, CCT, Emotional Focused Therapy, Parts work, Attachment Therapy, and Trauma Informed Care, with the goal of creating change and empowering growth in your life. Throughout treatment, I will assist you in reaching the best version of yourself, as you deserve.
I base my approach on the needs of my clients, whether they are trying to find more insight within themselves, discover new ways of thinking, or overcome past traumas.
My name is Cara Weinstock and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who has experience working with children, teens, adults and couples. My ideal client is anyone who is looking for a safe, welcoming environment to explore new ways of thinking. I feel passionate about being a support for those going through difficult transitions, looking for new perspectives and hoping to make positive changes in their lives. I like to work collaboratively with my clients, where we set achievable goals, often check in and acknowledge our progress. I will always be your cheerleader and move whatever pace feels most comfortable for you.
I base my approach on the needs of my clients, whether they are trying to find more insight within themselves, discover new ways of thinking, or overcome past traumas.
My name is Cara Weinstock and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who has experience working with children, teens, adults and couples. My ideal client is anyone who is looking for a safe, welcoming environment to explore new ways of thinking. I feel passionate about being a support for those going through difficult transitions, looking for new perspectives and hoping to make positive changes in their lives. I like to work collaboratively with my clients, where we set achievable goals, often check in and acknowledge our progress. I will always be your cheerleader and move whatever pace feels most comfortable for you.
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Through the years I have worked in medical social work, psychiatric social work, provided crisis intervention in emergency rooms and trauma units, worked with the aging in the community, spent many years in private practice and worked extensively with active duty military and their families.
My wide range of experience provides me with the ability to approach many situations you may be facing with confidence and knowledge. I want to start where you are and I will respect your goals in the therapeutic process. I understand your need for confidentiality, privacy and trust. I have enjoyed providing extensive work and focusing my continued education on helping those with PTSD (to include military combat related PTSD), chronic illness, chronic pain, relationship problems, life transition issues, mood disorders, and personality disorders.
Through the years I have worked in medical social work, psychiatric social work, provided crisis intervention in emergency rooms and trauma units, worked with the aging in the community, spent many years in private practice and worked extensively with active duty military and their families.
My wide range of experience provides me with the ability to approach many situations you may be facing with confidence and knowledge. I want to start where you are and I will respect your goals in the therapeutic process. I understand your need for confidentiality, privacy and trust. I have enjoyed providing extensive work and focusing my continued education on helping those with PTSD (to include military combat related PTSD), chronic illness, chronic pain, relationship problems, life transition issues, mood disorders, and personality disorders.
I have been working in community mental health for 14 years and have focused my clinical lens on treating trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, and Borderline Personality Disorder utilizing DBT, ACT, and Harm Reduction. My goal as your therapist is to support you in developing an authentic relationship with yourself, integrating challenges, and achieving your identified goals for therapy. I enjoy working with clients who are open to learning and utilizing new skills. Therapy is typically only an hour a week, so clients need to practice skills outside of therapy to see progress.
I have been working in community mental health for 14 years and have focused my clinical lens on treating trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, and Borderline Personality Disorder utilizing DBT, ACT, and Harm Reduction. My goal as your therapist is to support you in developing an authentic relationship with yourself, integrating challenges, and achieving your identified goals for therapy. I enjoy working with clients who are open to learning and utilizing new skills. Therapy is typically only an hour a week, so clients need to practice skills outside of therapy to see progress.
Linda Rick
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vista, CA 92081
Waitlist for new clients
I have also worked with individuals who have experienced PTSD and trauma.
As a psychotherapist, I create a safe and supportive environment for my clients. I am passionate about helping those who are struggling and want to provide the unique tools and techniques to empower them to make positive changes. I believe that by building trust and a strong therapeutic relationship, we can work together to help the client reach their goals and find a sense of peace and balance in life. I encourage clients to take an active role in their treatment process by engaging in self-reflection , and identifying areas of growth.
I have also worked with individuals who have experienced PTSD and trauma.
As a psychotherapist, I create a safe and supportive environment for my clients. I am passionate about helping those who are struggling and want to provide the unique tools and techniques to empower them to make positive changes. I believe that by building trust and a strong therapeutic relationship, we can work together to help the client reach their goals and find a sense of peace and balance in life. I encourage clients to take an active role in their treatment process by engaging in self-reflection , and identifying areas of growth.
Samantha Lankford Houda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carlsbad, CA 92010 (Online Only)
Utilizing Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy along with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and Prolonged Exposure techniques to help improve tolerance to distress and recover from trauma.
Accepting NEW clients. Welcome to CORE Purpose Therapy. CORE stands for Courage, Optimism, Resilience & Empowerment. The therapeutic experience is a journey and starts by building a foundation of trust allowing you to feel safe to begin processing and healing. By seeking therapy, you will be tapping into your inner strengths, developing your potential and strengthening resilience. Whether you are struggling with phase of life challenges, relationship issues, health challenges, dealing with stress or anxiety, looking to heal from past trauma, or coping with grief and loss, I will help you to explore a resolution.
Utilizing Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy along with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and Prolonged Exposure techniques to help improve tolerance to distress and recover from trauma.
Accepting NEW clients. Welcome to CORE Purpose Therapy. CORE stands for Courage, Optimism, Resilience & Empowerment. The therapeutic experience is a journey and starts by building a foundation of trust allowing you to feel safe to begin processing and healing. By seeking therapy, you will be tapping into your inner strengths, developing your potential and strengthening resilience. Whether you are struggling with phase of life challenges, relationship issues, health challenges, dealing with stress or anxiety, looking to heal from past trauma, or coping with grief and loss, I will help you to explore a resolution.
My specialties include working with people struggling with sadness, anxious thoughts, trauma, self-esteem, and relationship challenges.
Sometimes it can feel like the stressors of life are extra heavy. It can feel like no matter how hard you try to get through this season, there is no way out. Have you missed the old you? Are you feeling sad, stressed, and like no one understands what you're going through? You may be searching for a way to move out of the pain and hurt that have been keeping you from joy. A way to let go of the shame and guilt you have been carrying and learn how to cope with the struggles of life.
My specialties include working with people struggling with sadness, anxious thoughts, trauma, self-esteem, and relationship challenges.
Sometimes it can feel like the stressors of life are extra heavy. It can feel like no matter how hard you try to get through this season, there is no way out. Have you missed the old you? Are you feeling sad, stressed, and like no one understands what you're going through? You may be searching for a way to move out of the pain and hurt that have been keeping you from joy. A way to let go of the shame and guilt you have been carrying and learn how to cope with the struggles of life.
I specialize in working with multicultural adolescents, adults, and aging individuals and groups suffering with multiple social and emotional impairments and disorders, including neuro-developmental, schizophrenia, mood and personality, PTSD and trauma, addiction, somatic experiencing, conduct disorders, memory loss disabilities, and criminals.
My name is Debra O'Brien Ruiz, MS, LMFT (LMFT104549) and am licensed in California with 10-years professional work experience. I believe you are the expert of your story and have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming daily challenges. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. I radiate enthusiasm, compassion, and empathy. I am deeply committed to helping others. I motivate others to live a life of purpose.
I specialize in working with multicultural adolescents, adults, and aging individuals and groups suffering with multiple social and emotional impairments and disorders, including neuro-developmental, schizophrenia, mood and personality, PTSD and trauma, addiction, somatic experiencing, conduct disorders, memory loss disabilities, and criminals.
My name is Debra O'Brien Ruiz, MS, LMFT (LMFT104549) and am licensed in California with 10-years professional work experience. I believe you are the expert of your story and have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming daily challenges. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. I radiate enthusiasm, compassion, and empathy. I am deeply committed to helping others. I motivate others to live a life of purpose.
Shelby Imhoff
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT
Verified Verified
Oceanside, CA 92057
Waitlist for new clients
Seeking help is one of the hardest things you will ever do, and sometimes the scariest. Whether it’s lingering depression, anxiety that you can’t seem to shake, a new diagnosis you don’t know what to do with, or trauma that haunts you, I’m here to help.
Seeking help is one of the hardest things you will ever do, and sometimes the scariest. Whether it’s lingering depression, anxiety that you can’t seem to shake, a new diagnosis you don’t know what to do with, or trauma that haunts you, I’m here to help.
Galina Storozhenko LMFT Accepting New Clients !!
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oceanside, CA 92057
My expertise lies in working with grief and loss, trauma, family issues and major life transitions, and it’s been an honor and a privilege to have walked alongside many children, teens and adults during some of the darkest moments of their lives.
My goal is to provide a comfortable and safe therapeutic space for you to be vulnerable and open using a combination of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I also use a holistic approach and look at how the mind, body and spirt support our emotional and physical healing. Our bodies are amazing in telling us what we need to tend to. My goal is to provide a comfortable and safe therapeutic space for you to be vulnerable and open using a combination of traditional and holistic therapeutic approaches. I treat children, teens and adults alike!
My expertise lies in working with grief and loss, trauma, family issues and major life transitions, and it’s been an honor and a privilege to have walked alongside many children, teens and adults during some of the darkest moments of their lives.
My goal is to provide a comfortable and safe therapeutic space for you to be vulnerable and open using a combination of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I also use a holistic approach and look at how the mind, body and spirt support our emotional and physical healing. Our bodies are amazing in telling us what we need to tend to. My goal is to provide a comfortable and safe therapeutic space for you to be vulnerable and open using a combination of traditional and holistic therapeutic approaches. I treat children, teens and adults alike!
Walter Patrick Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR-C, C-LENS, CATP, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
Fallbrook, CA 92028
High success rate with TBI, PTSD, depression and ADHD.
Began Practice in 1999 Walter begins treatment with a brief solution focus treatment plan for couples, adults, children, and teens. His style is respectful, interactive and dynamic. Walter published "Heart and Soul Toward Intimacy: Couples Workbook." He is certified in Low Energy Neurofeedback System treatment helps your brain heal with low energy feedback, utilizing EEG color brain mapping technology provides freedom of lifelong symptoms. Walter Martin LMFT has joined RULA and all visits needs to be directed with RULA except cash payments and LENS in-office treatment packages.
High success rate with TBI, PTSD, depression and ADHD.
Began Practice in 1999 Walter begins treatment with a brief solution focus treatment plan for couples, adults, children, and teens. His style is respectful, interactive and dynamic. Walter published "Heart and Soul Toward Intimacy: Couples Workbook." He is certified in Low Energy Neurofeedback System treatment helps your brain heal with low energy feedback, utilizing EEG color brain mapping technology provides freedom of lifelong symptoms. Walter Martin LMFT has joined RULA and all visits needs to be directed with RULA except cash payments and LENS in-office treatment packages.
I am trained in several trauma-focused and evidence-based treatments for those seeking support to rebound from traumatic events and difficult life transitions.
I specialize in working with first responders, law enforcement, and federal employees and provide individual and family treatment. I am an informed, experienced therapist in active-duty military and veteran cultures. I work best with clients who are ready to take an active role in their treatment and are receptive to interventions that require work both in and outside of the therapy room. I see myself more as a skilled "coach" who will assist you in developing the skills necessary to be your own therapist. You will find that I bring myself into the room and that I use creativity and humor to tackle your treatment goals.
I am trained in several trauma-focused and evidence-based treatments for those seeking support to rebound from traumatic events and difficult life transitions.
I specialize in working with first responders, law enforcement, and federal employees and provide individual and family treatment. I am an informed, experienced therapist in active-duty military and veteran cultures. I work best with clients who are ready to take an active role in their treatment and are receptive to interventions that require work both in and outside of the therapy room. I see myself more as a skilled "coach" who will assist you in developing the skills necessary to be your own therapist. You will find that I bring myself into the room and that I use creativity and humor to tackle your treatment goals.
Lydia Lombardi Good
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Oceanside, CA 92056
I will teach you how the mind works and practical tools for healing grief, trauma and relationship breakdown.
I admire the natural resiliency humans demonstrate in the face of crisis and loss. I believe anyone can experience deep healing after any of life's disappointments and challenges by learning key strategies for wellness. These include, getting to know yourself better, building self- love, and connecting to a supportive community. As a social worker, I work with you to explore all aspects of your life to better understand the source of your concerns and feelings, while helping you to improve your overall well-being.
I will teach you how the mind works and practical tools for healing grief, trauma and relationship breakdown.
I admire the natural resiliency humans demonstrate in the face of crisis and loss. I believe anyone can experience deep healing after any of life's disappointments and challenges by learning key strategies for wellness. These include, getting to know yourself better, building self- love, and connecting to a supportive community. As a social worker, I work with you to explore all aspects of your life to better understand the source of your concerns and feelings, while helping you to improve your overall well-being.
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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.