Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Felton, CA
I am trained in EMDR and trauma.
No matter who you are, we all can benefit from talking to someone who can offer support, practical skills and hope when life gets rough. From these life challenges we learn and grow. I see this as an opportunity to dive into what can sometimes be uncomfortable but what will ultimately set you free. I seek to offer a safe environment where you feel truly heard and seen for who you are. Where your differences are a strength and your challenges are met with compassion and insight. I seek to nurture the spark of passion for life in you so that it grows to a life where you find meaning and fulfillment and even joy.
I am trained in EMDR and trauma.
No matter who you are, we all can benefit from talking to someone who can offer support, practical skills and hope when life gets rough. From these life challenges we learn and grow. I see this as an opportunity to dive into what can sometimes be uncomfortable but what will ultimately set you free. I seek to offer a safe environment where you feel truly heard and seen for who you are. Where your differences are a strength and your challenges are met with compassion and insight. I seek to nurture the spark of passion for life in you so that it grows to a life where you find meaning and fulfillment and even joy.
Carrie Likeness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Felton, CA 95018
Waitlist for new clients
I hold a specialization in the treatment of conflict-related trauma for civilians, veterans, and First Responders (inclusive of teachers, medical, and fellow behavioral health professionals).
Welcome! Are you feeling frozen, avoidant, exhausted, disconnected, or uncertain in life? Many of us do from time to time and this is where psychotherapy makes a difference. My passion as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist is helping those struggling with phase of life issues, blocks to personal growth or vibrancy, and the day to day challenges of mental health symptoms. I will work collaboratively with you to tailor personalized treatment so you can identify and articulate your barriers and then work to get unstuck.
I hold a specialization in the treatment of conflict-related trauma for civilians, veterans, and First Responders (inclusive of teachers, medical, and fellow behavioral health professionals).
Welcome! Are you feeling frozen, avoidant, exhausted, disconnected, or uncertain in life? Many of us do from time to time and this is where psychotherapy makes a difference. My passion as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist is helping those struggling with phase of life issues, blocks to personal growth or vibrancy, and the day to day challenges of mental health symptoms. I will work collaboratively with you to tailor personalized treatment so you can identify and articulate your barriers and then work to get unstuck.
Sue Shirron
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Felton, CA 95018
I believe that positive changes can happen with you and your child by incorporating play therapy techniques with somatic, mindful and eclectic approaches that are foundationally trauma-informed.
If you are here because you are concerned with the mental health of your child, or your relationship with them, you are in the right place! I specialize in child, individual, and family therapy, identifying and working toward goals using empathy, compassion, and insight in a safe and non-judgmental environment. By using non-directive and directive play therapy activities, collaboration, promotion of healthy communication and behavior patterns, you will see a shift in your child, and your relationship as a family system.
I believe that positive changes can happen with you and your child by incorporating play therapy techniques with somatic, mindful and eclectic approaches that are foundationally trauma-informed.
If you are here because you are concerned with the mental health of your child, or your relationship with them, you are in the right place! I specialize in child, individual, and family therapy, identifying and working toward goals using empathy, compassion, and insight in a safe and non-judgmental environment. By using non-directive and directive play therapy activities, collaboration, promotion of healthy communication and behavior patterns, you will see a shift in your child, and your relationship as a family system.
Whether you’re healing from trauma or overcoming addictions (alcohol, screen time, food, or relationship challenges, etc) you are not a lost cause.
I specialize in Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Brainspotting, and Ketamine assisted psychotherapy, tailored for those eager to heal from trauma and restore their sense of self-worth. I customize our approach based on your preferences and my clinical insights, ensuring our therapy is truly about you.
Whether you’re healing from trauma or overcoming addictions (alcohol, screen time, food, or relationship challenges, etc) you are not a lost cause.
I specialize in Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Brainspotting, and Ketamine assisted psychotherapy, tailored for those eager to heal from trauma and restore their sense of self-worth. I customize our approach based on your preferences and my clinical insights, ensuring our therapy is truly about you.
Theresa M Soltzberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Felton, CA 95018 (Online Only)
As a certified trauma focused therapist (JFKU) and level One Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, I integrate IFS, mindfulness, experiential and expressive therapies to facilitate a transformative individual healing experience.
Are you at a place in your life where you need some support and guidance to move forward? It may feel like you’ve done all you can, and you’re not sure what to do next. It may even feel like past patterns, keep repeating themselves. You’re not alone. Change is hard, and there are many reasons why our past and the ways we’ve learned to relate in the world keep giving us the same results. The good news is that we can always learn new ways of being and relating, and new ways to move forward We can find new meaning and continue to learn and grow. I hope that you will take this next step on your path of healing.
As a certified trauma focused therapist (JFKU) and level One Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, I integrate IFS, mindfulness, experiential and expressive therapies to facilitate a transformative individual healing experience.
Are you at a place in your life where you need some support and guidance to move forward? It may feel like you’ve done all you can, and you’re not sure what to do next. It may even feel like past patterns, keep repeating themselves. You’re not alone. Change is hard, and there are many reasons why our past and the ways we’ve learned to relate in the world keep giving us the same results. The good news is that we can always learn new ways of being and relating, and new ways to move forward We can find new meaning and continue to learn and grow. I hope that you will take this next step on your path of healing.
Hello! I’m Patricia Toscano. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist. I’ve been providing counseling to BIPOC for the past 12 years. When I first began my career, I never thought I’d become an expert at trauma, violence, and relationship issues. My career path has afforded me the privilege to help people with intimate relationship issues and concerns with violence and trauma. My ability to be fluent in Spanish and to understand the various factors related to the living experience of BIPOC has granted me the opportunity to guide my client’s in a better understanding of their lives and to help them come to a resolution.
Hello! I’m Patricia Toscano. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist. I’ve been providing counseling to BIPOC for the past 12 years. When I first began my career, I never thought I’d become an expert at trauma, violence, and relationship issues. My career path has afforded me the privilege to help people with intimate relationship issues and concerns with violence and trauma. My ability to be fluent in Spanish and to understand the various factors related to the living experience of BIPOC has granted me the opportunity to guide my client’s in a better understanding of their lives and to help them come to a resolution.
Some areas of my experience are Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Couples, Anger Management, Divorce, PTSD, Trauma, Grief, and Addiction.
My approach to therapy is to encourage a persons strengths; which, by using their history as a guide, we together, focus on finding practical ways to bring healing and hope to their present challenges.
I often work with couples who are wanting to improve communication and closeness, individuals in their teens through mid 50's who are trying to realize their individuality, and children struggling with issues they are unsure how to cope with.
Some areas of my experience are Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Couples, Anger Management, Divorce, PTSD, Trauma, Grief, and Addiction.
My approach to therapy is to encourage a persons strengths; which, by using their history as a guide, we together, focus on finding practical ways to bring healing and hope to their present challenges.
I often work with couples who are wanting to improve communication and closeness, individuals in their teens through mid 50's who are trying to realize their individuality, and children struggling with issues they are unsure how to cope with.
Aude Castagna
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Felton, CA 95018 (Online Only)
I understand stress, trauma, and attachment wounds.
Life is complicated. It's full of twists and turns and sometimes we lose our way. My passion is to support you along this path and honor your courage to start a process of self-discovery. I can assist you in emerging from a life perspective where you feel stuck into an understanding of your choices that will help you heal, have more fulfilling relationships. A good therapist can help! My life experiences have taught me a lesson: that it's hard to be human and as such, my clients will always deserve all my empathy and attention.
I understand stress, trauma, and attachment wounds.
Life is complicated. It's full of twists and turns and sometimes we lose our way. My passion is to support you along this path and honor your courage to start a process of self-discovery. I can assist you in emerging from a life perspective where you feel stuck into an understanding of your choices that will help you heal, have more fulfilling relationships. A good therapist can help! My life experiences have taught me a lesson: that it's hard to be human and as such, my clients will always deserve all my empathy and attention.
Julianne Weinzimmer
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Felton, CA 95018
I offer a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic space for everyone, but my specialization is life and trauma processing for people from marginalized backgrounds, including queer, neurodivergent, woman-identifying, and people of color.
I view therapy as an opportunity to provide you with warmth and validation as we explore the life you’ve lived, what you need most, and the future you're planning. I believe in everyone’s capacity for personal and relational fulfilment, to feel empowered no matter what you've gone through! In fact, our experiences with trauma, hardship, mental health struggles, discrimination, racism, and not feeling like we belong all shape us into richly complex, resilient humans deserving of acceptance and inner-peace.
I offer a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic space for everyone, but my specialization is life and trauma processing for people from marginalized backgrounds, including queer, neurodivergent, woman-identifying, and people of color.
I view therapy as an opportunity to provide you with warmth and validation as we explore the life you’ve lived, what you need most, and the future you're planning. I believe in everyone’s capacity for personal and relational fulfilment, to feel empowered no matter what you've gone through! In fact, our experiences with trauma, hardship, mental health struggles, discrimination, racism, and not feeling like we belong all shape us into richly complex, resilient humans deserving of acceptance and inner-peace.
Welcome! As a wilderness therapist, I integrate body-centered and strength-based psychotherapy with wilderness interventions to offer a holistic and creative approach to working with you. I focus on supporting clients addressing eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression and gender/sexual identity exploration. I work with you to understand patterns and help you create a new relationship with yourself. I am calm and grounded, creating a safe and non-judgmental space for exploring thoughts, feelings & behaviors
Welcome! As a wilderness therapist, I integrate body-centered and strength-based psychotherapy with wilderness interventions to offer a holistic and creative approach to working with you. I focus on supporting clients addressing eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression and gender/sexual identity exploration. I work with you to understand patterns and help you create a new relationship with yourself. I am calm and grounded, creating a safe and non-judgmental space for exploring thoughts, feelings & behaviors
Roots of Resilience Therapy, Chelsea Moyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Felton, CA 95018
Welcome! Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? I believe in your innate resilience, and would be honored to journey with you to reconnect with it. I specialize in working with college students and adults who are going through big life changes, including grief, trauma, oppression, and prenatal/postpartum challenges. I also work with those interested in seeing how the arts and nature can be integral parts of their wellness. My work focuses on nurturing your relationship with yourself, others, and the planet. One client commented: "Chelsea is patient and understanding and has a gentle nature."
Welcome! Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? I believe in your innate resilience, and would be honored to journey with you to reconnect with it. I specialize in working with college students and adults who are going through big life changes, including grief, trauma, oppression, and prenatal/postpartum challenges. I also work with those interested in seeing how the arts and nature can be integral parts of their wellness. My work focuses on nurturing your relationship with yourself, others, and the planet. One client commented: "Chelsea is patient and understanding and has a gentle nature."
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The Equine Healing Collaborative
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Felton, CA 95018
It has been shown effective in the treatment of PTSD, mood related disorders, anxiety related disorders, learning disabilities,and substance abuse.
The Equine Healing Collaborative was created to provide a path to recovery, self-discovery, personal growth, a re-connection with the natural world, and/or emotional insight and health. The Equine Healing Collaborative offers more than just traditional talk therapy and utilizes interventions such as equine assisted therapy, mindfulness, and mindful equine massage to promote health and quality of life for individuals seeking change.
It has been shown effective in the treatment of PTSD, mood related disorders, anxiety related disorders, learning disabilities,and substance abuse.
The Equine Healing Collaborative was created to provide a path to recovery, self-discovery, personal growth, a re-connection with the natural world, and/or emotional insight and health. The Equine Healing Collaborative offers more than just traditional talk therapy and utilizes interventions such as equine assisted therapy, mindfulness, and mindful equine massage to promote health and quality of life for individuals seeking change.
Julie Carboni
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Felton, CA 95018 (Online Only)
My approach is to help clients right where they are at and assist them on a path toward wholeness. I work with individuals, and families. Some of my specialties are treating anxiety, grief, depression, life's stressors, parenting, spiritual abuse, PTSD, and molest/abuse.
My approach is to help clients right where they are at and assist them on a path toward wholeness. I work with individuals, and families. Some of my specialties are treating anxiety, grief, depression, life's stressors, parenting, spiritual abuse, PTSD, and molest/abuse.
Rebecca Schultheis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ADHD-CC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Felton, CA 95018
I enjoy working with individuals, teens & children who experience fear, anxiety, obsessions, trauma, depression, ADHD & learning disabilities. I also enjoy supporting parents through their children's struggles including the need for 504s/IEPs as well as adult’s late diagnosis of ADHD. I've been doing couples work for over 10 years using the evidence-based research of John Gottman PhD which I find to be highly effective. Its tools allow for comprehensive & practical use outside of therapy that help improve communication & closeness, & strengthen & repair relationships.
I enjoy working with individuals, teens & children who experience fear, anxiety, obsessions, trauma, depression, ADHD & learning disabilities. I also enjoy supporting parents through their children's struggles including the need for 504s/IEPs as well as adult’s late diagnosis of ADHD. I've been doing couples work for over 10 years using the evidence-based research of John Gottman PhD which I find to be highly effective. Its tools allow for comprehensive & practical use outside of therapy that help improve communication & closeness, & strengthen & repair relationships.
I trust that challenges, and our responses to them, hold immense wisdom AND we can really struggle with trauma, longing, patterns, or overwhelming emotions. In the work of getting curious about this stuff with you, I use my self awareness and clinical knowledge to support you in being known and attending to your heart. I love using imagination and dreams, gesture and the body, and just talking, to understand what's at the heart of your therapy. My intention is to support healing, and that your work will enable clarity, choice, the freedom to keep growing.
I trust that challenges, and our responses to them, hold immense wisdom AND we can really struggle with trauma, longing, patterns, or overwhelming emotions. In the work of getting curious about this stuff with you, I use my self awareness and clinical knowledge to support you in being known and attending to your heart. I love using imagination and dreams, gesture and the body, and just talking, to understand what's at the heart of your therapy. My intention is to support healing, and that your work will enable clarity, choice, the freedom to keep growing.
Are you tired of struggling with anxiety, OCD, depression, or unresolved attachment wounds and trauma? I'm here to offer you a compassionate, safe, and transformative healing journey. As a therapist educated by the renowned Dr. Gabor Maté, I have gained invaluable insights into the deep roots of human suffering and the power of connection in the healing process. In my presence, you will feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood. I create a nurturing space where you can explore your inner world without judgment or shame.
Are you tired of struggling with anxiety, OCD, depression, or unresolved attachment wounds and trauma? I'm here to offer you a compassionate, safe, and transformative healing journey. As a therapist educated by the renowned Dr. Gabor Maté, I have gained invaluable insights into the deep roots of human suffering and the power of connection in the healing process. In my presence, you will feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood. I create a nurturing space where you can explore your inner world without judgment or shame.
I believe that healing and growth are innate human capacities which can become overwhelmed by powerful and/or chronic stressors. My priorities for our healing relationship are to ensure a sense of safety for you in the therapy process, as well as collaborativity. I have developed a process that I call Developmental Mindfulness to promote wellness on the somatic, emotional, and cognitive levels of human experience. I integrate somatic modalities, archetypal psychology, art therapy, play therapy, the fundamentals of qigong and yoga, Internal Family Systems, narrative strategies, cognitive strategies, and nutritional psychology.
I believe that healing and growth are innate human capacities which can become overwhelmed by powerful and/or chronic stressors. My priorities for our healing relationship are to ensure a sense of safety for you in the therapy process, as well as collaborativity. I have developed a process that I call Developmental Mindfulness to promote wellness on the somatic, emotional, and cognitive levels of human experience. I integrate somatic modalities, archetypal psychology, art therapy, play therapy, the fundamentals of qigong and yoga, Internal Family Systems, narrative strategies, cognitive strategies, and nutritional psychology.
I have limited space for adults with C PTSD seeking long term treatment.
Welcome to the playroom! Play is the language of children, making it the most effective way to treat their mental health. Play Therapy makes it safe for kids to express things that are too hard to talk about and allows them to process experiences in a way that make sense. Imaginary dragons fought during therapy will help a child figure out how to win the battles of their own life. I use the power of play to join in, letting me see things from their perspective. By fighting these battles together, the playroom becomes a place where kids learn who they truly are and how to cope, resulting in healing, hope and connection.
I have limited space for adults with C PTSD seeking long term treatment.
Welcome to the playroom! Play is the language of children, making it the most effective way to treat their mental health. Play Therapy makes it safe for kids to express things that are too hard to talk about and allows them to process experiences in a way that make sense. Imaginary dragons fought during therapy will help a child figure out how to win the battles of their own life. I use the power of play to join in, letting me see things from their perspective. By fighting these battles together, the playroom becomes a place where kids learn who they truly are and how to cope, resulting in healing, hope and connection.
“I can’t take this _______ anymore, but I just don’t know what else to do”. If you’re willing to fill in the blank, you’ve taken the first step. The next step is finding an experienced therapist with whom you have a good fit: a relationship that includes trust, empathy and compassion. Ultimately I have found this lead to new possibilities, often from identifying and endorsing new perspectives and behaviors.
“I can’t take this _______ anymore, but I just don’t know what else to do”. If you’re willing to fill in the blank, you’ve taken the first step. The next step is finding an experienced therapist with whom you have a good fit: a relationship that includes trust, empathy and compassion. Ultimately I have found this lead to new possibilities, often from identifying and endorsing new perspectives and behaviors.
Sebastian Beca
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MSc, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Felton, CA 95018
I am inspired by transformation, by the possibilities, freedom, and implications of deep personal change. I’ve seen it in myself and my clients. Moving from stagnation to aliveness, from isolation to love. I’m honored to work with you on your path of healing, self-discovery, growth, and transformation.
I am inspired by transformation, by the possibilities, freedom, and implications of deep personal change. I’ve seen it in myself and my clients. Moving from stagnation to aliveness, from isolation to love. I’m honored to work with you on your path of healing, self-discovery, growth, and transformation.
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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.