Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Camp Pendleton, CA
Virginia Wilcsek
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055
Let's identify who you want to be, heal from what happened to you, and understanding you are not your trauma.
Has your world and experiences left you feeling sad, stressed, overwhelmed, alone, hopeless? Sometimes this can lead to depression, anxiety, grief, trauma or thoughts of just not being here. What has happened to you can impact how you feel about yourself, others, feeling lost and confused, or wondering how to start over. I strive to provide a space to hear you. We will work together to create an approach that you feel best fits your journey. My focus is Trauma and grief. I work with Military, First Responders, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, BPD, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery & Treating Adult Children of Emotional Immature Parents.
Let's identify who you want to be, heal from what happened to you, and understanding you are not your trauma.
Has your world and experiences left you feeling sad, stressed, overwhelmed, alone, hopeless? Sometimes this can lead to depression, anxiety, grief, trauma or thoughts of just not being here. What has happened to you can impact how you feel about yourself, others, feeling lost and confused, or wondering how to start over. I strive to provide a space to hear you. We will work together to create an approach that you feel best fits your journey. My focus is Trauma and grief. I work with Military, First Responders, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, BPD, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery & Treating Adult Children of Emotional Immature Parents.
Alex Santana
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055
I have extensive experience working with military and veteran populations to support transition, Veteran Affairs navigation, substance use, anxiety, stress management, emotional regulation, and trauma.
Accepting the responsibility to change is a difficult task but once you take the initiative, it is highly rewarding. Sometimes we need to take a step back to reflect on a new way to approach situations when "our way" seems to be getting in our way. These are common responses to trauma, depression, and many other conditions that we can't always think our way out of, despite our best efforts.
I have extensive experience working with military and veteran populations to support transition, Veteran Affairs navigation, substance use, anxiety, stress management, emotional regulation, and trauma.
Accepting the responsibility to change is a difficult task but once you take the initiative, it is highly rewarding. Sometimes we need to take a step back to reflect on a new way to approach situations when "our way" seems to be getting in our way. These are common responses to trauma, depression, and many other conditions that we can't always think our way out of, despite our best efforts.
Amy Leigh Fernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055
Hey there! Deciding to start the journey of therapy is something people come to for so many reasons. To heal trauma. To grieve. To vent. To find the way through a huge life transition. To discover who they are. To learn better ways to cope. To find a way to become un-stuck when things just aren’t working. It is about sitting through feelings in a safe space where you can develop new patterns and experience emotional wellness and healing. I practice from a variety of theoretical frameworks, drawing on aspects of Cognitive-Behavioral and Psychodynamic approaches through a trauma-informed lens.
Hey there! Deciding to start the journey of therapy is something people come to for so many reasons. To heal trauma. To grieve. To vent. To find the way through a huge life transition. To discover who they are. To learn better ways to cope. To find a way to become un-stuck when things just aren’t working. It is about sitting through feelings in a safe space where you can develop new patterns and experience emotional wellness and healing. I practice from a variety of theoretical frameworks, drawing on aspects of Cognitive-Behavioral and Psychodynamic approaches through a trauma-informed lens.
Dr. Roger Peter Douglas
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055
My name is Dr. Roger Douglas, PsyD, LMFT 124878. I am a psychologist, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a USMC Veteran. I offer mental health services to Individuals and Groups using evidence-based practices. The theoretical approach I utilize will depend on your presenting problems. Some of these approaches are, Cognitive Theories, Post Modern Theories, Psychodynamic Theories, Client Centered Theories, Systems.
My name is Dr. Roger Douglas, PsyD, LMFT 124878. I am a psychologist, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a USMC Veteran. I offer mental health services to Individuals and Groups using evidence-based practices. The theoretical approach I utilize will depend on your presenting problems. Some of these approaches are, Cognitive Theories, Post Modern Theories, Psychodynamic Theories, Client Centered Theories, Systems.
Stephanie Raducha Brown
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I believe that by focusing on trauma at the root of unhealthy coping, and improving coping skills, many problems can be reduced or eliminated for a better quality of life, however each individual defines that.
I specialize in treating adults who have been diagnosed with eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating), anxiety, depression, and substance-use disorders. I also have a wide range of experience with active-duty Service Members and Veterans, particularly trauma survivors struggling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD), sexual assault, and moral injury.
I believe that by focusing on trauma at the root of unhealthy coping, and improving coping skills, many problems can be reduced or eliminated for a better quality of life, however each individual defines that.
I specialize in treating adults who have been diagnosed with eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating), anxiety, depression, and substance-use disorders. I also have a wide range of experience with active-duty Service Members and Veterans, particularly trauma survivors struggling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD), sexual assault, and moral injury.
Priscilla deVera Pasoquen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
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Janet Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oceanside, CA 92057
My name is Janet Rodriguez and I am a licensed clinical social worker. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. I like to create a space where individuals feel safe, supported, where they can be their authentic selves and find humor in life's unpredictability. My areas of focus are depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, parenting, relationship issues, first-generation and immigrant Americans. I enjoy working with individuals who are transitioning to parenthood, want to focus on self-confidence and self-compassion, experienced family dysfunction growing up, and are looking to understand themselves better.
My name is Janet Rodriguez and I am a licensed clinical social worker. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. I like to create a space where individuals feel safe, supported, where they can be their authentic selves and find humor in life's unpredictability. My areas of focus are depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, parenting, relationship issues, first-generation and immigrant Americans. I enjoy working with individuals who are transitioning to parenthood, want to focus on self-confidence and self-compassion, experienced family dysfunction growing up, and are looking to understand themselves better.
Barbara Benavidez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oceanside, CA 92054 (Online Only)
My experience lies in the treatment of depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Trichotillomania, relationship issues, life transitions, self-esteem, coping skills, anger management, grief and loss, addictions and other obstacles.
I believe the most important component to successful therapy is trust and connection between the client and his or her therapist. It is my intention to build a trusting relationship and to embark on a collaborative journey with each client. My passion is working with people to help them overcome obstacles, to enable them to reach and maintain goals to live a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life. I am an empathetic listener, compassionate and sincere in my desire to be of service by creating a safe environment for clients to explore ideas, to feel empowered and to practice new skills.
My experience lies in the treatment of depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Trichotillomania, relationship issues, life transitions, self-esteem, coping skills, anger management, grief and loss, addictions and other obstacles.
I believe the most important component to successful therapy is trust and connection between the client and his or her therapist. It is my intention to build a trusting relationship and to embark on a collaborative journey with each client. My passion is working with people to help them overcome obstacles, to enable them to reach and maintain goals to live a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life. I am an empathetic listener, compassionate and sincere in my desire to be of service by creating a safe environment for clients to explore ideas, to feel empowered and to practice new skills.
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.
While anxiety and traumatic life experiences can be devastating, they do not need to define you and the life you live.
Hello, I am Amber Workman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience. My focus is working with individuals impacted by trauma, PTSD, OCD, Anxiety, and Bipolar Disorder. I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional and trained in both cognitive and somatic approaches to providing Trauma-Informed care. I offer evidence-based practices to treat anxiety and OCD-related disorders with a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). When treating trauma-related symptoms,
While anxiety and traumatic life experiences can be devastating, they do not need to define you and the life you live.
Hello, I am Amber Workman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience. My focus is working with individuals impacted by trauma, PTSD, OCD, Anxiety, and Bipolar Disorder. I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional and trained in both cognitive and somatic approaches to providing Trauma-Informed care. I offer evidence-based practices to treat anxiety and OCD-related disorders with a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). When treating trauma-related symptoms,
I am trained in a variety of evidence-based therapies for depression, insomnia, anxiety, and trauma, including EMDR, PE, CPT, CBT-I, as well as interweaving CBT and Mindfulness-based interventions in my approach.
I am passionate about healing with a unique expertise in military and first responder trauma. I have professionally worked with complex trauma survivors since 2010 and have a profound knowledge and respect for the specific issues that arise in the course of this line of work. I can guide you in understanding your story in a safe and compassionate space, leading you on a path of personal healing and recovery.
I am trained in a variety of evidence-based therapies for depression, insomnia, anxiety, and trauma, including EMDR, PE, CPT, CBT-I, as well as interweaving CBT and Mindfulness-based interventions in my approach.
I am passionate about healing with a unique expertise in military and first responder trauma. I have professionally worked with complex trauma survivors since 2010 and have a profound knowledge and respect for the specific issues that arise in the course of this line of work. I can guide you in understanding your story in a safe and compassionate space, leading you on a path of personal healing and recovery.
Paola Wilckens-Gjata
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Oceanside, CA 92054
Welcome! I began working with children, adults, and families over 34 years ago as a social worker and have been providing psychotherapy services in the North County since 2003. My unique approach to psychotherapy combines multiple styles and techniques both traditional and holistic that will help you balance your mind, body, and spirit. I specialize in the treatment of psychological/emotional trauma. Emotional trauma is the result of an extraordinary stressful event/s that voids you of your sense of self, safety, trust, well-being, and control. Trauma recovery is possible - start your journey to healing today.
Welcome! I began working with children, adults, and families over 34 years ago as a social worker and have been providing psychotherapy services in the North County since 2003. My unique approach to psychotherapy combines multiple styles and techniques both traditional and holistic that will help you balance your mind, body, and spirit. I specialize in the treatment of psychological/emotional trauma. Emotional trauma is the result of an extraordinary stressful event/s that voids you of your sense of self, safety, trust, well-being, and control. Trauma recovery is possible - start your journey to healing today.
Caleb is Christian Counselor, a Certified Sex Addiction Counselor (CSAT), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (CAIMHP), Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (CASDCS), and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). Caleb specializes in helping men work through addiction recovery, anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. His passion is to provide a safe space for his clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
Caleb is Christian Counselor, a Certified Sex Addiction Counselor (CSAT), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (CAIMHP), Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (CASDCS), and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). Caleb specializes in helping men work through addiction recovery, anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. His passion is to provide a safe space for his clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
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 am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Specifically, I have expertise in Alpha-Stim treatment for chronic pain, and assessment of military/deployment related PTSD. I am a trauma trained psychotherapist in EMDR, CPT and Prolonged Exposure. I am also a combat experienced Veteran.
I am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Specifically, I have expertise in Alpha-Stim treatment for chronic pain, and assessment of military/deployment related PTSD. I am a trauma trained psychotherapist in EMDR, CPT and Prolonged Exposure. I am also a combat experienced Veteran.
Tabitha Hernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oceanside, CA 92054 (Online Only)
Hello Hello, I'm Tabitha :) I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, California. I believe in empathetic listening, transparency, and empowerment as a means to unravel inner conflict. I have a client-centered, trauma-informed approach, integrating conventional and holistic therapeutic modalities. I encourage mind-body oriented integrative methods in providing counseling, mental health and wellness approaches. My approach is to reveal the barriers we build in attempts to protect ourselves from childhood and adult relationship traumas.
Hello Hello, I'm Tabitha :) I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, California. I believe in empathetic listening, transparency, and empowerment as a means to unravel inner conflict. I have a client-centered, trauma-informed approach, integrating conventional and holistic therapeutic modalities. I encourage mind-body oriented integrative methods in providing counseling, mental health and wellness approaches. My approach is to reveal the barriers we build in attempts to protect ourselves from childhood and adult relationship traumas.
Please note all services are 100% virtual. I provide a non-judgmental, compassionate space for you to explore issues with a holistic focus. I believe the mind-body connection is essential, and that the stories we tell ourselves create our lives. Together we will strive for empowerment, coping skills, authentic living, and more trust in your ability to manage life's difficulties. As a licensed Clinical Psychologist I work with individuals who struggle with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, grief/loss, self esteem/worth, boundaries, and much more.
Please note all services are 100% virtual. I provide a non-judgmental, compassionate space for you to explore issues with a holistic focus. I believe the mind-body connection is essential, and that the stories we tell ourselves create our lives. Together we will strive for empowerment, coping skills, authentic living, and more trust in your ability to manage life's difficulties. As a licensed Clinical Psychologist I work with individuals who struggle with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, grief/loss, self esteem/worth, boundaries, and much more.
I use the evidence-based approach, EMDR therapy, to help heal any trauma and to help you feel calm in your body.
Do you feel stuck and disconnected to yourself and within your relationships? Do you repeat relationship patterns over and over again? Do you use self-sabotaging coping mechanisms to get by? Maybe you feel shame, self-doubt, and dissatisfaction in your life. Perhaps you look to others to feel and be okay, unsure of your ability to make wise decisions. What would it be like to trust yourself completely to know what you need and to be able thrive? It is possible to feel differently in the relationship with yourself and others. You can gain insight into your patterns, learn to offer yourself compassion, and feel safe inside your body.
I use the evidence-based approach, EMDR therapy, to help heal any trauma and to help you feel calm in your body.
Do you feel stuck and disconnected to yourself and within your relationships? Do you repeat relationship patterns over and over again? Do you use self-sabotaging coping mechanisms to get by? Maybe you feel shame, self-doubt, and dissatisfaction in your life. Perhaps you look to others to feel and be okay, unsure of your ability to make wise decisions. What would it be like to trust yourself completely to know what you need and to be able thrive? It is possible to feel differently in the relationship with yourself and others. You can gain insight into your patterns, learn to offer yourself compassion, and feel safe inside your body.
Hamsa Healing Space
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, CRC, LPCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
15 Endorsed
Oceanside, CA 92054 (Online Only)
I have extensive training in complex Trauma, Addiction (Drugs & Alcohol, Porn, Sex), Death & Loss, and Cognitive Impairments.
I specialize in sex, porn, drug and alcohol addiction, trauma, sexual abuse, affairs and infidelity, grief, Men's anger, and Bipolar disorder. I provide individual and Couples therapy. I work with issues that I have lived experience with. I didn't just read and learn about cheating, drugs, sexual trauma, and the fallout that follows these experiences; I have walked your path and have been in your position.
I have extensive training in complex Trauma, Addiction (Drugs & Alcohol, Porn, Sex), Death & Loss, and Cognitive Impairments.
I specialize in sex, porn, drug and alcohol addiction, trauma, sexual abuse, affairs and infidelity, grief, Men's anger, and Bipolar disorder. I provide individual and Couples therapy. I work with issues that I have lived experience with. I didn't just read and learn about cheating, drugs, sexual trauma, and the fallout that follows these experiences; I have walked your path and have been in your position.
These experiences have shaped my clinical interests in working with clients who are experiencing trauma and grief, and supporting adolescents and young adults as they figure out who they are and who they want to be.
I believe that we all do our best to navigate the stresses of life, and sometimes in the journey we feel directionless, knocked down, or pulled between competing paths. It may be that something isn’t working, but you haven’t quite figured out what. Although feeling stuck can be scary or unsettling, you do not have to go through it alone. I strive to be trauma-informed and culturally sensitive in my therapeutic approach. My hope is to create a safe space for my clients to feel empowered to face and manage their suffering, learn what makes them resilient, and work toward what they value. Accepting new clients as of 9/25/2024
These experiences have shaped my clinical interests in working with clients who are experiencing trauma and grief, and supporting adolescents and young adults as they figure out who they are and who they want to be.
I believe that we all do our best to navigate the stresses of life, and sometimes in the journey we feel directionless, knocked down, or pulled between competing paths. It may be that something isn’t working, but you haven’t quite figured out what. Although feeling stuck can be scary or unsettling, you do not have to go through it alone. I strive to be trauma-informed and culturally sensitive in my therapeutic approach. My hope is to create a safe space for my clients to feel empowered to face and manage their suffering, learn what makes them resilient, and work toward what they value. Accepting new clients as of 9/25/2024
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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.