Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
Specialties: Trauma Recovery, Grief/Loss, Anxiety (Panic Attacks, Phobias, OCD, General Anxiety, Stress), Life Transitions, and General Mental & Emotional Wellness.
Being human is hard and you don't have to do it alone. My goal is to help people better understand their past, present, and future to guide more fulfilling and meaningful life experiences, relationships, careers, and inner equalibrium. I provide a non-judgmental and supportive space where we can unfold core explorations and make real and effective changes today. We will focus on navigating difficult narratives, building a cohesive mind-body connection and cultivating a strong values-driven motivation for life. We will also use resources & practices selected to support your unique growth inside and out of the therapy space.
Specialties: Trauma Recovery, Grief/Loss, Anxiety (Panic Attacks, Phobias, OCD, General Anxiety, Stress), Life Transitions, and General Mental & Emotional Wellness.
Being human is hard and you don't have to do it alone. My goal is to help people better understand their past, present, and future to guide more fulfilling and meaningful life experiences, relationships, careers, and inner equalibrium. I provide a non-judgmental and supportive space where we can unfold core explorations and make real and effective changes today. We will focus on navigating difficult narratives, building a cohesive mind-body connection and cultivating a strong values-driven motivation for life. We will also use resources & practices selected to support your unique growth inside and out of the therapy space.
Ashley Adams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90027 (Online Only)
I work with folks living with trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationships distress.
Hi, I'm Ashley, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 13 years of experience working with adults, couples and families affected by substance use disorders, trauma and acute mental health disorders. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings which include residential, outpatient, community mental health, private practice and teaching graduate students in an adjunct role.
I work with folks living with trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationships distress.
Hi, I'm Ashley, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 13 years of experience working with adults, couples and families affected by substance use disorders, trauma and acute mental health disorders. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings which include residential, outpatient, community mental health, private practice and teaching graduate students in an adjunct role.
Claudia Santorelli-Bates
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90011 (Online Only)
Covid times are hard and complicated for all of us. Whether you’re looking for a new therapist or it’s your first time in therapy, together we can learn new ways to navigate our expectations and feelings during this time. Each of our experiences are unique, complex, and personal. Whether you are dealing with addiction, relationships, trauma, or the general stress of living in today's modern world - therapy is the right choice. Being open to getting help is the first step.
Covid times are hard and complicated for all of us. Whether you’re looking for a new therapist or it’s your first time in therapy, together we can learn new ways to navigate our expectations and feelings during this time. Each of our experiences are unique, complex, and personal. Whether you are dealing with addiction, relationships, trauma, or the general stress of living in today's modern world - therapy is the right choice. Being open to getting help is the first step.
Therapy is a deeply personal process. My approach is to help you to understand the parts of yourself that currently limit your ability to achieve intimacy in relationships, self awareness and insight. I work primarily with patients suffering from depression and other mood disorders, as well as trauma, obsessive compulsive and other anxiety disorders.
Therapy is a deeply personal process. My approach is to help you to understand the parts of yourself that currently limit your ability to achieve intimacy in relationships, self awareness and insight. I work primarily with patients suffering from depression and other mood disorders, as well as trauma, obsessive compulsive and other anxiety disorders.
PatrickLyra Wilder LMFT & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90013 (Online Only)
I have completed level 1 of the Trauma Resiliency Model as well.
It's hard to maintain balance in an intense world. Connecting with a safe, trained professional can help uncover your strengths, resolve trauma, & increase peace. I'm eager to help my clients practice mindful coping, employ a solutions-focus, & attend to/soothe embodied sensations that arise as the wheel of the mind turns. I believe the richest healing unfolds in our therapeutic relationship - where we collaborate, build trust, work through what arises in the moment. As a person-centered psychotherapist, I meet you where you are as you are. Let's talk!
I have completed level 1 of the Trauma Resiliency Model as well.
It's hard to maintain balance in an intense world. Connecting with a safe, trained professional can help uncover your strengths, resolve trauma, & increase peace. I'm eager to help my clients practice mindful coping, employ a solutions-focus, & attend to/soothe embodied sensations that arise as the wheel of the mind turns. I believe the richest healing unfolds in our therapeutic relationship - where we collaborate, build trust, work through what arises in the moment. As a person-centered psychotherapist, I meet you where you are as you are. Let's talk!
Somatic work can help heal trauma and can also support you in living life with more connection to the body, emotions and soul.
I have worked with people through their bodies, minds, and souls for more than 25 years. My focus is in Somatic-Depth work. Depth Psychology looks at what is going on deeper than thoughts and behaviors. Somatic Psychology brings respect for what the body has experienced, and for its wisdom. Somatic and Depth together reclaim psychology from behavioralism—-restoring a reverence for the soul. I work in a way that is gentle and deeply respectful. Together, we will listen for what is asking to heal and use modalities that support the body, brain, nervous system, heart, and soul to come into the present moment, balance, and strength.
Somatic work can help heal trauma and can also support you in living life with more connection to the body, emotions and soul.
I have worked with people through their bodies, minds, and souls for more than 25 years. My focus is in Somatic-Depth work. Depth Psychology looks at what is going on deeper than thoughts and behaviors. Somatic Psychology brings respect for what the body has experienced, and for its wisdom. Somatic and Depth together reclaim psychology from behavioralism—-restoring a reverence for the soul. I work in a way that is gentle and deeply respectful. Together, we will listen for what is asking to heal and use modalities that support the body, brain, nervous system, heart, and soul to come into the present moment, balance, and strength.
Alexandria Tillard-Gates
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90038
We are trained in the following trauma treatments, TFCBT ( Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy).
Are you seeking emotional and physical healing? Are you seeking to improve your self-esteem or relationships? Are you dealing with a life transition or a family conflict? Do you have an adolescent who is struggling with making smart decisions, feeling depressed, or having difficulties interacting with peers? Together we can work through these concerns and more.
We are trained in the following trauma treatments, TFCBT ( Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy).
Are you seeking emotional and physical healing? Are you seeking to improve your self-esteem or relationships? Are you dealing with a life transition or a family conflict? Do you have an adolescent who is struggling with making smart decisions, feeling depressed, or having difficulties interacting with peers? Together we can work through these concerns and more.
Mia Raymond
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CEDS, -C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90066 (Online Only)
It's tough to be human. I use a trauma-informed approach, working primarily from a place of wanting to understand your perspective. I believe in supporting you with reframing thoughts and narratives that may no longer serve you. I work relationally, supporting you identify themes in your life that may hinder you from having the most meaningful life possible. I believe in supporting you create an experience that is purposeful; the pace of therapy can move as slowly or quickly as you deem comfortable. I’m licensed in CA, OR and FL (telehealth). I can provide therapy anywhere in California, Oregon or Florida via telehealth.
It's tough to be human. I use a trauma-informed approach, working primarily from a place of wanting to understand your perspective. I believe in supporting you with reframing thoughts and narratives that may no longer serve you. I work relationally, supporting you identify themes in your life that may hinder you from having the most meaningful life possible. I believe in supporting you create an experience that is purposeful; the pace of therapy can move as slowly or quickly as you deem comfortable. I’m licensed in CA, OR and FL (telehealth). I can provide therapy anywhere in California, Oregon or Florida via telehealth.
I focus on understanding how trauma impacts the nervous system, helping you learn to regulate in challenging moments.
I specialize in assisting adults who grapple with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and more. My patients are often intelligent, hard-working individuals with a strong sense of perfectionism and a natural propensity for putting others before themselves. My role as a therapist is to assist people in uncovering the parts of themselves that may have been obscured by trauma, societal conditioning, and fear. In this process, I provide patients with education and help them understand the "why" behind their behaviors. This knowledge can be a powerful catalyst for change and personal growth.
I focus on understanding how trauma impacts the nervous system, helping you learn to regulate in challenging moments.
I specialize in assisting adults who grapple with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and more. My patients are often intelligent, hard-working individuals with a strong sense of perfectionism and a natural propensity for putting others before themselves. My role as a therapist is to assist people in uncovering the parts of themselves that may have been obscured by trauma, societal conditioning, and fear. In this process, I provide patients with education and help them understand the "why" behind their behaviors. This knowledge can be a powerful catalyst for change and personal growth.
Katy Behrens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90048 (Online Only)
This involves tracking sensations without re traumatizing, allowing the body to complete its natural responses to threat, and restoring balance to the whole nervous system.
Are you struggling with worry, grief, or a challenging relationship that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, or work? Do you feel overwhelmed or lost trying to live up to others' expectations? Maybe you've been in therapy before, but real change hasn't come, and now new problems keep adding to the old ones. I help people dealing with PTSD, anxiety, chronic pain, grief, and major life transitions. Through Somatic Experiencing therapy, we’ll focus on your body’s wisdom to heal trauma and help you reconnect with your sense of self. Let’s work together toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
This involves tracking sensations without re traumatizing, allowing the body to complete its natural responses to threat, and restoring balance to the whole nervous system.
Are you struggling with worry, grief, or a challenging relationship that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, or work? Do you feel overwhelmed or lost trying to live up to others' expectations? Maybe you've been in therapy before, but real change hasn't come, and now new problems keep adding to the old ones. I help people dealing with PTSD, anxiety, chronic pain, grief, and major life transitions. Through Somatic Experiencing therapy, we’ll focus on your body’s wisdom to heal trauma and help you reconnect with your sense of self. Let’s work together toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Dani Reisbaum
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90046 (Online Only)
I tend to incorporate mindfulness and somatic (body-focused) exercises in therapy, as I have seen the way those practices aid in regulating emotions, fostering a sense of safety in the nervous system, and releasing the stress (and trauma) held in the body.
I offer an open, non-judgemental space where you can speak honestly about your thoughts and experiences while working towards your personal goals. As a queer, trauma-informed sex therapist, I enjoy working together to deconstruct the social scripts, pressures and ‘shoulds’ that often get in the way of our growth, healing and liberation. Some areas that I am especially passionate about working with are anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions, gender identity, sexuality, relationship dynamics, existential questioning, sexual trauma and chronic pain.
I tend to incorporate mindfulness and somatic (body-focused) exercises in therapy, as I have seen the way those practices aid in regulating emotions, fostering a sense of safety in the nervous system, and releasing the stress (and trauma) held in the body.
I offer an open, non-judgemental space where you can speak honestly about your thoughts and experiences while working towards your personal goals. As a queer, trauma-informed sex therapist, I enjoy working together to deconstruct the social scripts, pressures and ‘shoulds’ that often get in the way of our growth, healing and liberation. Some areas that I am especially passionate about working with are anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions, gender identity, sexuality, relationship dynamics, existential questioning, sexual trauma and chronic pain.
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Christi Gallon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Are you hindered by anxiety, depression, or trauma, preventing you from expressing your authentic self? Do you find yourself trapped in navigating challenging family and relationship situations? Every minor issue now feels incredibly overwhelming, reopening past wounds and creating new ones. Despite attempting to bury the pain, it persists, leaving you feeling isolated and tormented. The constant exhaustion, stress, and anger make you question your resilience. Unsure of where to seek assistance, you don't have to endure this painful journey by yourself. I aim to assist you in achieving a more integrated and balanced sense of self.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Are you hindered by anxiety, depression, or trauma, preventing you from expressing your authentic self? Do you find yourself trapped in navigating challenging family and relationship situations? Every minor issue now feels incredibly overwhelming, reopening past wounds and creating new ones. Despite attempting to bury the pain, it persists, leaving you feeling isolated and tormented. The constant exhaustion, stress, and anger make you question your resilience. Unsure of where to seek assistance, you don't have to endure this painful journey by yourself. I aim to assist you in achieving a more integrated and balanced sense of self.
Bianca Cabanas Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Using EMDR for trauma, CBT for thought disorders, and somatic approaches, I help you understand and overcome struggles.
You are ready for change, weary of encountering the same obstacles, and tired of sleepless nights spent wrestling with unresolved issues. You've experienced therapy before and now seek a deeper, more profound exploration with an open heart. In our work together, you will leave each session with a clear roadmap for moving forward. It is essential that you feel safe in this space, allowing your inner strength to emerge and guide your healing journey. I will help you engage in your healing process and transform your pain into growth.
Using EMDR for trauma, CBT for thought disorders, and somatic approaches, I help you understand and overcome struggles.
You are ready for change, weary of encountering the same obstacles, and tired of sleepless nights spent wrestling with unresolved issues. You've experienced therapy before and now seek a deeper, more profound exploration with an open heart. In our work together, you will leave each session with a clear roadmap for moving forward. It is essential that you feel safe in this space, allowing your inner strength to emerge and guide your healing journey. I will help you engage in your healing process and transform your pain into growth.
Katie Holz - Addiction + Trauma Support
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90077
Your throat feels restricted, your chest is heavy, and it hurts to breathe. Trauma has found a home in your body and it is time to evict it. Maybe you drank or used again. Maybe you stopped taking your medication, telling yourself it will be different this time. Maybe you are just tired of being tired. Either way, you are ready to dive in and "do the work."
Your throat feels restricted, your chest is heavy, and it hurts to breathe. Trauma has found a home in your body and it is time to evict it. Maybe you drank or used again. Maybe you stopped taking your medication, telling yourself it will be different this time. Maybe you are just tired of being tired. Either way, you are ready to dive in and "do the work."
Stara Shakti
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Stara Shakti, LMFT, offers compassionate and inclusive therapy services to help you find healing from trauma and the peace you desire.
Are you seeking a safe space where your unique identity is understood and celebrated? Do you straddle the complexities of multiple marginalized identities, i.e.: LGBTQIA+, POC/BIPOC, ADHD/neurodivergent, 1st-gen American or adult child of immigrant (or narcissistic) parents? Does the weight from social pressure to conform to family roles or expectations—especially the “minority model” stereotype and resulting perfectionism—leave you feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, and/or even suicidal? Navigating these challenges can be stressful and daunting, but you'll find the answers / guidance you seek here.
Stara Shakti, LMFT, offers compassionate and inclusive therapy services to help you find healing from trauma and the peace you desire.
Are you seeking a safe space where your unique identity is understood and celebrated? Do you straddle the complexities of multiple marginalized identities, i.e.: LGBTQIA+, POC/BIPOC, ADHD/neurodivergent, 1st-gen American or adult child of immigrant (or narcissistic) parents? Does the weight from social pressure to conform to family roles or expectations—especially the “minority model” stereotype and resulting perfectionism—leave you feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, and/or even suicidal? Navigating these challenges can be stressful and daunting, but you'll find the answers / guidance you seek here.
Kasia (Katarzyna) Jun Kaczmarczyk
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, APPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
I am trauma-informed, and LGBTQI/Kink/ENM Affirming.
There are countless stories and ideas we're told about who we can and should be! More successful, more actualized, richer, taller, thinner- with all that noise around us, it is often hard to hear our own voice telling us what we value, what makes us feel alive, what is worth our energy and attention. When we feel stuck or weighed down by trauma, depression, anxiety, or systemic injustice, it’s especially hard to access our preferences, inner resources, and community. Our voice gets lost or neglected. This is my commitment to you in our work – to make space for your voice.
I am trauma-informed, and LGBTQI/Kink/ENM Affirming.
There are countless stories and ideas we're told about who we can and should be! More successful, more actualized, richer, taller, thinner- with all that noise around us, it is often hard to hear our own voice telling us what we value, what makes us feel alive, what is worth our energy and attention. When we feel stuck or weighed down by trauma, depression, anxiety, or systemic injustice, it’s especially hard to access our preferences, inner resources, and community. Our voice gets lost or neglected. This is my commitment to you in our work – to make space for your voice.
Hannah Hewes-Clark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90026 (Online Only)
I also specialize in trauma focused therapy using Written Exposure Therapy and trauma processing.
My practice welcomes individuals and couples of all backgrounds, who are seeking to break intergenerational cycles of trauma, heal emotional and mental wounds, or navigate challenging life transitions. If you are struggling with feelings of shame and finding it hard to express yourself in meaningful ways, I might be a great fit for you. My practice is a safe space for queer and trans folks who are processing today's social climate, making family planning decisions, or simply reaching out for support and guidance.
I also specialize in trauma focused therapy using Written Exposure Therapy and trauma processing.
My practice welcomes individuals and couples of all backgrounds, who are seeking to break intergenerational cycles of trauma, heal emotional and mental wounds, or navigate challenging life transitions. If you are struggling with feelings of shame and finding it hard to express yourself in meaningful ways, I might be a great fit for you. My practice is a safe space for queer and trans folks who are processing today's social climate, making family planning decisions, or simply reaching out for support and guidance.
Hazzel Angulo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Trauma, anxiety, and addiction can make you feel stuck. The most important step towards healing is to address the unresolved emotion inside you. Healing requires feelings. Acceptance slowly dissolves pain. When we function from the fear and scarring of our trauma, the cycles continue until we learn how to transmute that energy into love. I apply a Holistic approach that integrates physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual forms of well-being, addressing the “whole” self. Through a holistic framework tailored to your unique needs, the goal is to support you develop a deeper understanding of the self on all these levels.
Trauma, anxiety, and addiction can make you feel stuck. The most important step towards healing is to address the unresolved emotion inside you. Healing requires feelings. Acceptance slowly dissolves pain. When we function from the fear and scarring of our trauma, the cycles continue until we learn how to transmute that energy into love. I apply a Holistic approach that integrates physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual forms of well-being, addressing the “whole” self. Through a holistic framework tailored to your unique needs, the goal is to support you develop a deeper understanding of the self on all these levels.
Yessenia Aguirre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90045 (Online Only)
I believe that tending to your wounds shouldn't happen in isolation and that healing is a responsibility, but not one you should bear alone. I have witnessed that true growth begins when you show up as you are (flaws, strengths, and all) and you allow yourself to be seen, heard, and cared for. A lot of my experience is in trauma and parenting. These two topics can bring up so much! And they require a willingness to be vulnerable and transparent, but never at the expense of your wellbeing.
I believe that tending to your wounds shouldn't happen in isolation and that healing is a responsibility, but not one you should bear alone. I have witnessed that true growth begins when you show up as you are (flaws, strengths, and all) and you allow yourself to be seen, heard, and cared for. A lot of my experience is in trauma and parenting. These two topics can bring up so much! And they require a willingness to be vulnerable and transparent, but never at the expense of your wellbeing.
I work with adults, teens, couples and families struggling with anxiety, depression and PTSD.
Are you struggling with anxiety, grief, low self esteem or are stuck in patterns and relationships that are no longer serving you? I offer a warm, empathic, and non-judgmental place, so that we can work together to process painful and traumatic emotions, navigate life-stressors, gain new insights, and take practical steps toward healthy self-acceptance. I specialize in treating trauma through an attachment and relational lens. I use evident-based treatments such as EMDR, IFS and mindfulness that allow for a holistic and collaborative approach to help my clients gain awareness and to cultivate change and deeper connection.
I work with adults, teens, couples and families struggling with anxiety, depression and PTSD.
Are you struggling with anxiety, grief, low self esteem or are stuck in patterns and relationships that are no longer serving you? I offer a warm, empathic, and non-judgmental place, so that we can work together to process painful and traumatic emotions, navigate life-stressors, gain new insights, and take practical steps toward healthy self-acceptance. I specialize in treating trauma through an attachment and relational lens. I use evident-based treatments such as EMDR, IFS and mindfulness that allow for a holistic and collaborative approach to help my clients gain awareness and to cultivate change and deeper connection.
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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.