Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Eagle Rock, CA

Clients describe my therapy sessions as a safe space for reflection and growth, even when life feels messy. My ideal clients are adults facing anxiety, relationship issues, depression, or life transitions. They want to understand and manage their emotions, communicate more effectively, and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships. I specialize in working with intercultural couples, couples in transition, or couples aiming to repair bonds and foster trust.

I'm a holistic therapist who is passionate about helping you experience a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Change can be daunting. Feeling overwhelmed or stuck can prevent you from living in greater alignment with your purpose. This can impact your relationships, career, and general sense of well-being. My goal is to create a safe space and help empower you to connect with your own authenticity and meaning so that you can break free from the patterns that are limiting you.

I strive to offer a steadfast, reflective, responsive and compassionate environment. Together we will seek to understand what your unique challenges are as well as what growth and healing might look like for you. I work with adult individuals and couples who struggle with a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem and confidence issues, overachieving and perfectionism, grief and loss, creative and spiritual crisis, identity challenges, communication, intimacy, and divorce.

I offer client-centered therapy in Eagle Rock and in Old Town Pasadena. Guiding principles are: that one always remains the expert on one's own life, that people have the internal resources to overcome their "stuck-ness," and that a collaborative therapeutic relationship is the key to encouraging positive change and more meaningful living. While I deal with a wide range of client issues, most of my clients are high-functioning or gifted intellectually and/or artistically. I use Rogerian, Experiential Focusing, Gestault, Attachment Theory, and Existential concepts and methods, working with clients to help them maximize their personal freedom and growth.

Adult children of narcissists and emotionally immature parents often find their way to therapy at some point in life seeking to understand why they feel depressed and anxious. I specialize in the impact these early relationships have on our adult lives. You may have developed heightened empathy either as a response to your upbringing or as one of the 20% of the population who identify as a Highly Sensitive Person. Either way our work together aims to alleviate your confusion and suffering, heal past trauma and restore your connection to yourself and others.

Welcome, time traveler. Does anxiety throw you into the future (and it is never a future you actually want)? Do you find yourself catastrophizing, mentally preparing for atrocities that are not likely to occur? Do shame and guilt, pull you back in time with old negative beliefs that weren’t yours to begin with? Do hyper vigilant parts of you, show up as flashbacks, nightmares or dissociation? Do these too keep you in the past? Kurt Vonnegut’s famous science fiction novel, “Slaughter House-five,” describes a soldier in the war zone becoming “unstuck in time.” This is what trauma feels like for many people, HSPs and non HSPs alike.

I am here to help you embrace your authenticity and find liberation from stories, patterns, habits and ways of being that don't fit who you want to be. I am passionate about working with young adults navigating adulthood and transitioning into life beyond families of origin; folks healing from racial trauma and minority stress; and couples and partners looking for better communication, security, and connection. I am especially drawn to working with LGBTQ+ adolescents and young adults embracing queerness and supporting other white, cis men to cultivate their own vulnerable, feminist masculinity and allyship.

My specialties include anxiety, addiction, perfectionism, spiritual and religious trauma, and creative industry careers. I'm a psychodynamic, existential, and trauma-aware therapist, trained in EMDR (Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) therapy. I also do work with IFS (Internal family systems) and dreams.

Are you tired of struggling? Are you seeking someone to help you navigate life's challenges and reauthor your own story? Hi, I'm Kelly, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) with a passion for helping people access their potential! I specialize in working with children, teens, adults and LGBTQ individuals, helping them discover new perspectives and foster positive changes. I use an integrative approach to therapy, combining narrative therapy, EMDR, creative arts therapy, DBT, person centered, and LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy to help you meet your individual goals in therapy.

The judgments come from all sides – your family, peers, your community. For such a long time, you’ve heard their toxic words: “You’re not good enough.” “You’re broken.” “You’re worthless.” And the worst part is, you've started to believe it yourself. The external chorus of criticism has become indistinguishable from your own inner voice. You've carried the weight of these unfair judgments admirably – constantly pushing forward and doing what you need to survive. But you can feel yourself slowly crumbling under the pressure. You can’t go on like this. But your shame has become so familiar that you’re unsure how to live without it.

I like to be real with people. I find the best way to work with individuals and couples is to be present, ask the right questions, and give honest feedback. Whether you are coming to therapy for personal growth, a relationship or family issue, healing from loss, past trauma, or anything else, I want to explore who you are, how your life experiences have affected you and your relationships, ways in which those experiences keep replaying themselves, and how to get you out of the cycle. My approach is to provide a comfortable and real space to talk, explore and work on feeling better.

Beginning therapy can feel intimidating. Finding the right therapist, a daunting task. I aim to support you with all aspects of the therapeutic experience while co-creating your treatment. My goal in therapy is to support you by creating a safe, affirming space to communicate your needs. My therapeutic style is focused on creating a sex positive, culturally humble place for growth. I specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community and related challenges faced by being LGBTQ+.

I specialize in bicultural relationships and bicultural identity. I work from an attachment perspective and draw from my extensive professional training and experience in evidence-based therapy. I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness, narrative and Psychodynamic theory.

I work in partnership with my clients to create a better life through understanding and managing depression, anxiety, intense mood swings, and psychosis. My approach is integrative and I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, substance use disorder Harm Reduction, Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, Solution Focused Brief Therapy. I am credentialed in network with many insurances. We can meet in person or virtually. Click on my Website Button to see my Therapy Noted Calendar and request a free phone Consultation.

Are you feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Lost? My work is centered in supporting the conditions necessary for clients to create real, lifelong change for themselves. I’m here to facilitate the healing and self-(re)discovery for individuals who identify as experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, loss, trauma, relational distress, chronic stress, and emotional dis-ease. I actively affirm the diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives of the individuals I work with. All are welcome.

Reconnect to life, nature & your authentic self. Cultural pressures, defenses, fears, fantasies & attachment styles serve as guides to a deep story about your origins, unique needs & desires. Rather than condemn symptoms, let's get curious and engage in creative exploration. You can mourn your losses, build resilience & embark on a meaningful relationship with personal goals to take ownership of your narrative. Together, we can unearth ingrained beliefs that do not serve your true purpose & desire to grow, discover tools to thrive, & reignite your authentic self expression, hopefulness, connection with others, & your life force.

We all have the capacity to heal. Whether you have experienced the loss of a relationship, trauma, or any other difficult life event, or have struggled with low self-esteem, anxiety, or depression, therapy is a place to heal and uncover the light within you. Through therapy, I believe that each person has the ability to develop a loving and compassionate relationship with oneself as well as develop more loving and trusting relationships with others.

Your mental health matters, and I am here for you. Being human can be unbelievably hard, leaving us feeling anxious and depressed at best. Maybe you have been struggling for a while, but deep down, you know there is a beautiful version of yourself waiting to come alive and live authentically with yourself and others. I believe that amidst the struggles, there is hope and potential for a fulfilling life even though it does not always feel that way. I offer a heartfelt, nurturing space where you can come as you are and be heard. We will build a therapeutic relationship based on trust and respect, so you feel supported on your journey.

Are you stuck in the same old arguments? Struggling with communication, boundaries, thoughts of leaving, or infidelity? Or maybe intimacy feels awkward or stale? Are you or your loved ones repeating behaviors or relationships and wishing you could break the cycle? Sometimes we get stuck, and change can feel impossible. That's where I come in. My job is to listen, help you understand root causes of your difficulties, break unwanted patterns, and teach you practical tools to help change your life. If you have the sense you're not reaching your potential for health, happiness, or success, it may be time to move toward a change.