Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Carson, CA
I specialize in the treatment of stress management, anxiety, depression, anger management and trauma.
Life brings about many challenges and sometimes they can feel overwhelming. Are you stressed out? Are you depressed? Are you experiencing relationship problems that seem insurmountable? Are your children out of control? Is your teenager's life beginning to unravel? Let's work together to help find the best solutions for you.
I specialize in the treatment of stress management, anxiety, depression, anger management and trauma.
Life brings about many challenges and sometimes they can feel overwhelming. Are you stressed out? Are you depressed? Are you experiencing relationship problems that seem insurmountable? Are your children out of control? Is your teenager's life beginning to unravel? Let's work together to help find the best solutions for you.
Welcome! I'm Angelica Soto and I am a Licensed Psychologist who believes in change through empowerment. I am highly intuitive and person-centered and can provide tailored support to individuals, couples, and families. I have significant experience treating complex developmental trauma and the symptoms of shame, depression, and anxiety that often go along with traumatic experiences. I have over 13 years of experience working with foster and adoptive families and am certified as an adoption-competent clinician. I use a variety of techniques, including CBT, narrative therapy, art and play therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
Welcome! I'm Angelica Soto and I am a Licensed Psychologist who believes in change through empowerment. I am highly intuitive and person-centered and can provide tailored support to individuals, couples, and families. I have significant experience treating complex developmental trauma and the symptoms of shame, depression, and anxiety that often go along with traumatic experiences. I have over 13 years of experience working with foster and adoptive families and am certified as an adoption-competent clinician. I use a variety of techniques, including CBT, narrative therapy, art and play therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
Aimee McCaffrey Brasher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carson, CA 90745
One of my specialties is working with women and the many issues that women struggle with especially today including depression, anxiety, trauma and sexual assault, self esteem, intimate partner abuse , commercial sexual exploitation, boundary setting, stress management, mother hood and work life balance.
Choosing a therapist can be a difficult process, I believe my role as a therapist is to partner with my clients to create a safe and non-judgemental environment while working with clients conjointly in learning more about themselves and resolving past pain in an effort to promote insight and healing. I believe in assisting my clients in identifying their goals, while exploring healthy strategies they can utilize in achieving these goals. Personal growth and healing is a goal that is unique to each individual, utilizing multiple strategies in an effort to promote healing through awareness and insight.
One of my specialties is working with women and the many issues that women struggle with especially today including depression, anxiety, trauma and sexual assault, self esteem, intimate partner abuse , commercial sexual exploitation, boundary setting, stress management, mother hood and work life balance.
Choosing a therapist can be a difficult process, I believe my role as a therapist is to partner with my clients to create a safe and non-judgemental environment while working with clients conjointly in learning more about themselves and resolving past pain in an effort to promote insight and healing. I believe in assisting my clients in identifying their goals, while exploring healthy strategies they can utilize in achieving these goals. Personal growth and healing is a goal that is unique to each individual, utilizing multiple strategies in an effort to promote healing through awareness and insight.
Clinical experience in incest and other severe trauma, chemical dependence, addictions, co-dependence, and ACA issues.
Marsha Utain has thirty years of clinical practice. She is the former co-host of Mental Health Magazine,author of Stepping Out of Chaos and co-author of Scream Louder (later titled: The Healing Relationship). As a Gestalt therapist who is knowledgeable in TA, EMDR and other therapeutic milieu, she has been a sought after clinical trainer and lecturer to both public and professional audiences in the United States,Canada,and Europe.
Clinical experience in incest and other severe trauma, chemical dependence, addictions, co-dependence, and ACA issues.
Marsha Utain has thirty years of clinical practice. She is the former co-host of Mental Health Magazine,author of Stepping Out of Chaos and co-author of Scream Louder (later titled: The Healing Relationship). As a Gestalt therapist who is knowledgeable in TA, EMDR and other therapeutic milieu, she has been a sought after clinical trainer and lecturer to both public and professional audiences in the United States,Canada,and Europe.
I specialize in a Trauma Focused Treatment for children & teens as well as a Cognitive Behavioral approach for adults.
Do you need a safe place to talk where you feel completely accepted? Or are you overwhelmed and need more peace? You have come to the right place because we will help you find what you are looking for. Once this is established and we have identified what might be interfering with what you're wanting, I will begin to gently push when necessary to help you move through your stuck points. An adequate level of structure will be provided as well as a recap each week and HW. Therapy doesn't just happen in session!
I specialize in a Trauma Focused Treatment for children & teens as well as a Cognitive Behavioral approach for adults.
Do you need a safe place to talk where you feel completely accepted? Or are you overwhelmed and need more peace? You have come to the right place because we will help you find what you are looking for. Once this is established and we have identified what might be interfering with what you're wanting, I will begin to gently push when necessary to help you move through your stuck points. An adequate level of structure will be provided as well as a recap each week and HW. Therapy doesn't just happen in session!
I am an EMDR Clinician and have worked with clients with, for example, phobias (fear of public speaking), chronic pain, single episodic traumas (motor vehicle accident), traumas from childhood abuse.
Is stress, anxiety, depression, or overwhelm an issue? Sometimes life brings changes that are difficult to cope with; loss of a loved one, loss of health, loss of employment, trauma, divorce. I provide a safe and accepting environment in which we can process these changes together, finding your strengths and empowering you to meet these challenges.
I am an EMDR Clinician and have worked with clients with, for example, phobias (fear of public speaking), chronic pain, single episodic traumas (motor vehicle accident), traumas from childhood abuse.
Is stress, anxiety, depression, or overwhelm an issue? Sometimes life brings changes that are difficult to cope with; loss of a loved one, loss of health, loss of employment, trauma, divorce. I provide a safe and accepting environment in which we can process these changes together, finding your strengths and empowering you to meet these challenges.
My name is Jesse Marez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in the State of California since 2003. Over the years of my practice, I have cultivated an ability to respond to my clients personally and individually while establishing therapeutic rapport by using motivational interviewing, client-centered therapy and Jungian and existential psychology. My clinical orientation is cognitive behavioral (CBT) and client-centered therapy with a specialty in Trauma Focused CBT; I am also well-versed in psychodynamic and humanistic psychology.
My name is Jesse Marez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in the State of California since 2003. Over the years of my practice, I have cultivated an ability to respond to my clients personally and individually while establishing therapeutic rapport by using motivational interviewing, client-centered therapy and Jungian and existential psychology. My clinical orientation is cognitive behavioral (CBT) and client-centered therapy with a specialty in Trauma Focused CBT; I am also well-versed in psychodynamic and humanistic psychology.
Kerrie Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Carson, CA 90746
I work primarily with adults, and I specialize in childhood trauma, sexual related issues, sexual trauma, recovery from narcissistic abuse, anxiety, navigating young adult transitions, couples, and dating.
I am a trauma-trained therapist with a passion for healing. I believe that everything we want is achieved through a healthy and strong connection with the self, which happens when we integrate and embrace the experiences of the body, soul, spirit, and mind (wholeness). My goal as a therapist is to support you through the work of moving to the other side of trauma, and becoming whole so that you may live confidently and intentionally today.
I work primarily with adults, and I specialize in childhood trauma, sexual related issues, sexual trauma, recovery from narcissistic abuse, anxiety, navigating young adult transitions, couples, and dating.
I am a trauma-trained therapist with a passion for healing. I believe that everything we want is achieved through a healthy and strong connection with the self, which happens when we integrate and embrace the experiences of the body, soul, spirit, and mind (wholeness). My goal as a therapist is to support you through the work of moving to the other side of trauma, and becoming whole so that you may live confidently and intentionally today.
Dr. Naynette Kennett - Couples Specialist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Carson, CA 90746
Are you feeling alone and frustrated about your life or your relationship/marriage? Are you feeling disconnected from your partner and want to rebuild your relationship? Are you experiencing some challenges in life or your relationship that have become too overwhelming? Do you often worry and unable to focus? Do feel alone or lonely in your life? Have you experienced trauma and don't know how to move forward? I know it can be hard to reach out for help and begin individual or couples therapy. Therapy is a safe space to explore and learn to thrive during difficult times in life.
Are you feeling alone and frustrated about your life or your relationship/marriage? Are you feeling disconnected from your partner and want to rebuild your relationship? Are you experiencing some challenges in life or your relationship that have become too overwhelming? Do you often worry and unable to focus? Do feel alone or lonely in your life? Have you experienced trauma and don't know how to move forward? I know it can be hard to reach out for help and begin individual or couples therapy. Therapy is a safe space to explore and learn to thrive during difficult times in life.
The greatest rewards come from my work with individuals, families, and children to turn despair into hope and trauma into healing.
My name is Charles Jones. I go by Cass. For thirty years I have worked as an Addictions and Marriage & Family Therapist. I began my career working in recovery programs with addicts, alcoholics, and their families. As a Program Director with Los Angeles County, I worked with foster children and at-risk youth. I led the Hospital Diversion, Emergency Response, and Wraparound teams. The majority of my career has been in private practice in the Pasadena-Sierra Madre, CA areas. I find great satisfaction teaching children and adolescents to heal trauma and gain coping techniques and skills that can help them to become successful adults.
The greatest rewards come from my work with individuals, families, and children to turn despair into hope and trauma into healing.
My name is Charles Jones. I go by Cass. For thirty years I have worked as an Addictions and Marriage & Family Therapist. I began my career working in recovery programs with addicts, alcoholics, and their families. As a Program Director with Los Angeles County, I worked with foster children and at-risk youth. I led the Hospital Diversion, Emergency Response, and Wraparound teams. The majority of my career has been in private practice in the Pasadena-Sierra Madre, CA areas. I find great satisfaction teaching children and adolescents to heal trauma and gain coping techniques and skills that can help them to become successful adults.
Helen J. Kim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RN
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Carson, CA 90745 (Online Only)
I believe the journey to healing starts with being fully known and accepted for who we are. I create a safe and non-judgmental space for you to feel invited, understood, and cared for. I help you increase your awareness and make connections to what has shaped you in the past, who you are today, and who you strive to be. My therapeutic approach is individualized and culturally sensitive, based on what you may need and the unique stories you bring. I am deeply committed to supporting individuals navigating through grief & loss, trauma, relationship challenges, and career exploration.
I believe the journey to healing starts with being fully known and accepted for who we are. I create a safe and non-judgmental space for you to feel invited, understood, and cared for. I help you increase your awareness and make connections to what has shaped you in the past, who you are today, and who you strive to be. My therapeutic approach is individualized and culturally sensitive, based on what you may need and the unique stories you bring. I am deeply committed to supporting individuals navigating through grief & loss, trauma, relationship challenges, and career exploration.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carson, CA 90745 (Online Only)
Welcome! Despite your educational, career or financial successes, does your past trauma keep a part of you from truly feeling joy from all of it? Maybe you attempt to find that joy through different experiences and/or relationships but the old feelings continue to come back suddenly, possibly causing you to experience periods of self-doubt, low confidence, anxiety, and/or depression? I specialize in the areas of inner child healing, improved confidence, self-esteem and self-worth, which ultimately leads to your ability to fully love yourself and others. I assure you that experiencing the fullness of joy that you desire is possible.
Welcome! Despite your educational, career or financial successes, does your past trauma keep a part of you from truly feeling joy from all of it? Maybe you attempt to find that joy through different experiences and/or relationships but the old feelings continue to come back suddenly, possibly causing you to experience periods of self-doubt, low confidence, anxiety, and/or depression? I specialize in the areas of inner child healing, improved confidence, self-esteem and self-worth, which ultimately leads to your ability to fully love yourself and others. I assure you that experiencing the fullness of joy that you desire is possible.
My current client population includes clients that experience emotional dysregulation, anxiety, childhood trauma, family conflict, school challenges, difficulty communicating with others effectively, and disruptive behaviors.
Hello, my name is Khair Fatima, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist committed to helping others learn how to cope with life challenges. My work focuses on ineffective behaviors, habits, and beliefs and replacing them with effective coping skills. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals. I am currently trained in Individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Seeking Safety, and Managing and Adapting Practices. I am client centered passionate about helping clients reach their potential and have a life worth living.
My current client population includes clients that experience emotional dysregulation, anxiety, childhood trauma, family conflict, school challenges, difficulty communicating with others effectively, and disruptive behaviors.
Hello, my name is Khair Fatima, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist committed to helping others learn how to cope with life challenges. My work focuses on ineffective behaviors, habits, and beliefs and replacing them with effective coping skills. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals. I am currently trained in Individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Seeking Safety, and Managing and Adapting Practices. I am client centered passionate about helping clients reach their potential and have a life worth living.
I am trauma-informed and culturally attuned to understand and meet your needs.
Stress often highlights issues in our lives. It can also provide an opportunity to address these issues to improve our own functioning. The issues may be in our relationships or circumstances. I would love to partner with you in this journey of discovery and empowerment. My 25+ years of helping people like you makes me uniquely qualified to collaborate with you on this journey. I approach issues primarily from a CBT framework but also rely on an eclectic approach that matches the technique with your particular need. I work remotely to enable flexibility in scheduling. I also offer a Free 15 min consultation to ensure a good fit.
I am trauma-informed and culturally attuned to understand and meet your needs.
Stress often highlights issues in our lives. It can also provide an opportunity to address these issues to improve our own functioning. The issues may be in our relationships or circumstances. I would love to partner with you in this journey of discovery and empowerment. My 25+ years of helping people like you makes me uniquely qualified to collaborate with you on this journey. I approach issues primarily from a CBT framework but also rely on an eclectic approach that matches the technique with your particular need. I work remotely to enable flexibility in scheduling. I also offer a Free 15 min consultation to ensure a good fit.
The areas I typically work with are Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Self-Esteem Challenges , Women's Issues and Challenges, Caregiver Fatigue and Support, Intergenerational Trauma, Workplace Trauma, Setting Boundaries, Communication and Assertiveness Skills Relationship Stress Academic Stress, Work Stress and Women's Empowerment.
Hi there, my name is Briana Yedalian, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 137449). It is essential that clients get personalized suggestions based on around your needs. This is a collaborative relationship made up of honesty, authenticity and open-mindedness. As a modern clinician, my approach is eclectic. I use a variety of tools and orientations that work for you, not the other way around.
The areas I typically work with are Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Self-Esteem Challenges , Women's Issues and Challenges, Caregiver Fatigue and Support, Intergenerational Trauma, Workplace Trauma, Setting Boundaries, Communication and Assertiveness Skills Relationship Stress Academic Stress, Work Stress and Women's Empowerment.
Hi there, my name is Briana Yedalian, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 137449). It is essential that clients get personalized suggestions based on around your needs. This is a collaborative relationship made up of honesty, authenticity and open-mindedness. As a modern clinician, my approach is eclectic. I use a variety of tools and orientations that work for you, not the other way around.
I am an intensively trained DBT therapist who has had advanced intensive DBT training along with DBT training in treating trauma with Prolonged Exposure therapy by Melanie Harned.
Hello, I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with adults and adolescents. I provide client centered therapy to help clients who are looking to improve their life worth living. I help those who suffer from painful emotions, dysregulating thoughts and ineffective behaviors that leads them to feel numb or avoid life. The most important part of therapy is the relationship we build together. I am passionate about helping individuals and families break the stigma of mental health issues and create a life worth living.
I am an intensively trained DBT therapist who has had advanced intensive DBT training along with DBT training in treating trauma with Prolonged Exposure therapy by Melanie Harned.
Hello, I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with adults and adolescents. I provide client centered therapy to help clients who are looking to improve their life worth living. I help those who suffer from painful emotions, dysregulating thoughts and ineffective behaviors that leads them to feel numb or avoid life. The most important part of therapy is the relationship we build together. I am passionate about helping individuals and families break the stigma of mental health issues and create a life worth living.
Hello! My name is Kristen Fragoso, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Southern California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, and complex trauma. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy to help my clients navigate the hardships of day-to-day life. I want my clients to, first and foremost, feel safe and comfortable talking with me about anything. I understand that building a relationship takes time and is the most important task in having successful sessions.
Hello! My name is Kristen Fragoso, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Southern California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, and complex trauma. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy to help my clients navigate the hardships of day-to-day life. I want my clients to, first and foremost, feel safe and comfortable talking with me about anything. I understand that building a relationship takes time and is the most important task in having successful sessions.
What doesn't hurt you makes you stronger.....but don't show your emotions!" Hi, I am David Vest, LMFT103919, in California and I specialize in trauma-informed. I have been practicing since 2010 and also work with anxiety, depression, cognitive disorders, substance use, and couples. I am most successful with adults and have currently limited practice with those over 18. I focus on the strengths and perspectives that people bring with them. I believe most of us already have many answers to our own problems and treat each person as their own expert.
What doesn't hurt you makes you stronger.....but don't show your emotions!" Hi, I am David Vest, LMFT103919, in California and I specialize in trauma-informed. I have been practicing since 2010 and also work with anxiety, depression, cognitive disorders, substance use, and couples. I am most successful with adults and have currently limited practice with those over 18. I focus on the strengths and perspectives that people bring with them. I believe most of us already have many answers to our own problems and treat each person as their own expert.
Edith Lilianie Mejia
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90749 (Online Only)
I specialize in empathetic support for trauma, mood disorders, PTSD, mother hunger based on the work of Kelly McDaniel and challenges in motherhood.
My ideal client seeks empathetic guidance to navigate challenges related to trauma, mood disorders, mother hunger based on the work of Kelly McDaniel and motherhood. They desire a safe, judgment-free space to explore their emotions, develop coping skills, and foster resilience. Motivated by the pursuit of happiness and fulfillment, they are ready for positive change and personal growth.
I specialize in empathetic support for trauma, mood disorders, PTSD, mother hunger based on the work of Kelly McDaniel and challenges in motherhood.
My ideal client seeks empathetic guidance to navigate challenges related to trauma, mood disorders, mother hunger based on the work of Kelly McDaniel and motherhood. They desire a safe, judgment-free space to explore their emotions, develop coping skills, and foster resilience. Motivated by the pursuit of happiness and fulfillment, they are ready for positive change and personal growth.
Free Spirit Coaching & Psychological Services PLC
Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Carson, CA 90745 (Online Only)
I am very direct and will help make the changes you need to grow and heal. I work with individuals, couples and families with children ages 5 and up. I specialize in treating problems related to marriage and parenting; social, emotional, behavioral, intellectual and academic issues, self-esteem and confidence; life transitions, grief and loss; abuse, trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety. I’m passionate about helping children and their parents work together as a family, as a team. A team approach is the most effective approach, which is why I also collaborate with your child’s teachers and other providers as needed.
I am very direct and will help make the changes you need to grow and heal. I work with individuals, couples and families with children ages 5 and up. I specialize in treating problems related to marriage and parenting; social, emotional, behavioral, intellectual and academic issues, self-esteem and confidence; life transitions, grief and loss; abuse, trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety. I’m passionate about helping children and their parents work together as a family, as a team. A team approach is the most effective approach, which is why I also collaborate with your child’s teachers and other providers as needed.
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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.