Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Los Gatos, CA
I believe the purpose of therapy is to create a safe and validating environment where people can focus on creating a "life worth living". I help facilitate this journey by focusing on both acceptance and change in a warm, interactive and thoughtful fashion. If you are someone who is struggling to manage your emotions and behaviors because of anxiety, depression, or trauma we can work together to define the life you want and overcome the obstacles to it.
I believe the purpose of therapy is to create a safe and validating environment where people can focus on creating a "life worth living". I help facilitate this journey by focusing on both acceptance and change in a warm, interactive and thoughtful fashion. If you are someone who is struggling to manage your emotions and behaviors because of anxiety, depression, or trauma we can work together to define the life you want and overcome the obstacles to it.
Erin Burton | Brainspotting Intensives | Ca | Oregon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Finally experience relief from trauma, negative self-talk, and relationship concerns without facing years of therapy.
You’ve read all the self-help books, listened to podcasts, and have been in weekly therapy, but still feel like you are just trying to survive between sessions. You feel like your relationships are really suffering because your traumatic experiences get in the way of feeling safe with others. You continue to feel triggered by things that you thought you had worked through. All this work has not gotten to the bottom of your symptoms, difficulties, or negative self-talk. You need help right now and you don’t want to continue to spend months or even years in weekly traditional talk therapy.
Finally experience relief from trauma, negative self-talk, and relationship concerns without facing years of therapy.
You’ve read all the self-help books, listened to podcasts, and have been in weekly therapy, but still feel like you are just trying to survive between sessions. You feel like your relationships are really suffering because your traumatic experiences get in the way of feeling safe with others. You continue to feel triggered by things that you thought you had worked through. All this work has not gotten to the bottom of your symptoms, difficulties, or negative self-talk. You need help right now and you don’t want to continue to spend months or even years in weekly traditional talk therapy.
I have many years of experience in working with clients who have experienced trauma in their lives and who have anxiety, grief and/or stress-related issues.
NOT ACCEPTING CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. I am trained in EMDR and in the process of becoming certified. EMDR is an amazing tool to help heal the effects of trauma and complicated grief. I have an open minded and open-hearted spiritual approach. I am experienced in helping people who are experiencing loss/ grief, PTSD and anxiety/mood disorders. Life can be difficult, unpredictable and even tragic at times. Are you ready to develop the tools to cope with difficult emotions and heal?
I have many years of experience in working with clients who have experienced trauma in their lives and who have anxiety, grief and/or stress-related issues.
NOT ACCEPTING CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. I am trained in EMDR and in the process of becoming certified. EMDR is an amazing tool to help heal the effects of trauma and complicated grief. I have an open minded and open-hearted spiritual approach. I am experienced in helping people who are experiencing loss/ grief, PTSD and anxiety/mood disorders. Life can be difficult, unpredictable and even tragic at times. Are you ready to develop the tools to cope with difficult emotions and heal?
Yessica Islas McLenegan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95030 (Online Only)
My specialities include working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, social anxiety, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorder, and stress. I have experience working with adults and young adults. I provide Individual therapy.
My specialities include working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, social anxiety, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorder, and stress. I have experience working with adults and young adults. I provide Individual therapy.
Stefanie Rodewald- Self Worth Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95030 (Online Only)
I work with people struggling with past childhood trauma, crippling anxiety, panic attacks, negative self talk, and social anxiety.
Are you feeling more anxious than usual? Has it been harder to push through like you used to? We often appear like we have it together on the outside, but on the inside, you're struggling. Through a warm and collaborative process, I am here to help identify and understand the patterns that have kept you stuck. You may find that you only need short term therapy to help you get through a transition in your life or you may need more time to process and uncover what is behind your emotional struggle. My priority is guiding you to a life where you feel seen and valued.
I work with people struggling with past childhood trauma, crippling anxiety, panic attacks, negative self talk, and social anxiety.
Are you feeling more anxious than usual? Has it been harder to push through like you used to? We often appear like we have it together on the outside, but on the inside, you're struggling. Through a warm and collaborative process, I am here to help identify and understand the patterns that have kept you stuck. You may find that you only need short term therapy to help you get through a transition in your life or you may need more time to process and uncover what is behind your emotional struggle. My priority is guiding you to a life where you feel seen and valued.
I am EMDR trained and combine trauma informed healing through process work that may include, guided meditation, parts work, story telling, sandtray, internal strength work and empathic connection.
I have been working with survivors of trauma for 20 years, Trauma steals our life away and causes us to relive the pain of the past and fear the future. I want to walk with you through the pain to a place of freedom and choice. It takes courage to face our pain, the journey is often long and may feel hopeless. I invite you to try and trust one more time and see if we can find that place of peace and healing. You deserve the chance for something different, something for you.
I am EMDR trained and combine trauma informed healing through process work that may include, guided meditation, parts work, story telling, sandtray, internal strength work and empathic connection.
I have been working with survivors of trauma for 20 years, Trauma steals our life away and causes us to relive the pain of the past and fear the future. I want to walk with you through the pain to a place of freedom and choice. It takes courage to face our pain, the journey is often long and may feel hopeless. I invite you to try and trust one more time and see if we can find that place of peace and healing. You deserve the chance for something different, something for you.
I work with deep feelers or overthinkers, struggling in relationships, or past trauma, depression, anxiety or low motivation.
Do you find yourself feeling things really deeply or “overthinking” what everything means? Perhaps life just doesn’t feel the way you imagined it would, or it feels like something is missing. You find yourself wondering about how your past experiences have shaped you. You search for patterns in your life, trying to get to the root of your struggles. You want to change but nothing seems to work or it doesn't last. There is another way. You may have been trying to do this all on your own. Maybe that is how you have been doing it your whole life. But you don’t have to. Let’s get to the root of your struggles together.
I work with deep feelers or overthinkers, struggling in relationships, or past trauma, depression, anxiety or low motivation.
Do you find yourself feeling things really deeply or “overthinking” what everything means? Perhaps life just doesn’t feel the way you imagined it would, or it feels like something is missing. You find yourself wondering about how your past experiences have shaped you. You search for patterns in your life, trying to get to the root of your struggles. You want to change but nothing seems to work or it doesn't last. There is another way. You may have been trying to do this all on your own. Maybe that is how you have been doing it your whole life. But you don’t have to. Let’s get to the root of your struggles together.
I am intensively trained to work with adults with complex childhood trauma, PTSD, and sexual violence.
You’re tired of doing the same thing over and over and finding yourself in the same situation. You know that you’re smarter than this! You beat yourself up for making the same mistakes again and again. You know the answers --- love yourself, say no, check in with yourself --- but you can’t seem to translate that into day to day. You desperately want to find peace in your life, and in your relationships. You want to be fully yourself, to be whole and happy, to stand tall and walk in your strength. You know you’re good and kind and trustworthy and yet you still question yourself. Stop doubting yourself. Let's do this together!
I am intensively trained to work with adults with complex childhood trauma, PTSD, and sexual violence.
You’re tired of doing the same thing over and over and finding yourself in the same situation. You know that you’re smarter than this! You beat yourself up for making the same mistakes again and again. You know the answers --- love yourself, say no, check in with yourself --- but you can’t seem to translate that into day to day. You desperately want to find peace in your life, and in your relationships. You want to be fully yourself, to be whole and happy, to stand tall and walk in your strength. You know you’re good and kind and trustworthy and yet you still question yourself. Stop doubting yourself. Let's do this together!
Bianca Filion
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, BC-DMT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Hello! I’m so glad you found me. Do you find yourself experiencing difficulties with your mental health, but aren’t sure where to start? Have you been in therapy before and want to continue your healing journey? I work holistically, utilizing the knowledge I gain regarding your life history and social atmosphere to guide you in therapy. I will work collaboratively with you to make meaningful change, respecting your individuality and autonomy. My strengths are in helping you organize your life to support your goals, untangle any knots from trauma, relationships, or emotional experiences, and grow your authentic self.
Hello! I’m so glad you found me. Do you find yourself experiencing difficulties with your mental health, but aren’t sure where to start? Have you been in therapy before and want to continue your healing journey? I work holistically, utilizing the knowledge I gain regarding your life history and social atmosphere to guide you in therapy. I will work collaboratively with you to make meaningful change, respecting your individuality and autonomy. My strengths are in helping you organize your life to support your goals, untangle any knots from trauma, relationships, or emotional experiences, and grow your authentic self.
Therapy and choosing a therapist is a very personal decision. My professional experience includes supporting people with anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse but is not limited to these challenges. I encourage a call for a free 15 minute consultation to see if I am a good fit for what you are looking for, I will do my best to find the therapeutic technique that fits In order to help with getting to the place you want to be in.
Therapy and choosing a therapist is a very personal decision. My professional experience includes supporting people with anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse but is not limited to these challenges. I encourage a call for a free 15 minute consultation to see if I am a good fit for what you are looking for, I will do my best to find the therapeutic technique that fits In order to help with getting to the place you want to be in.
Morgan Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95030
I use evidence-based trauma-informed practices including psychodynamic psychotherapy, internal family systems, CBT, and neuroscience-backed mindfulness, to address both your troubling symptoms and your mind-body connection.
Do you feel as though your experiences have left you fractured, disconnected or lost? We can’t erase them, but together we can help you make sense of your history and heal painful emotional wounds. My treatment is based on trust and safety: understanding how these may be difficult for you and finding ways to develop them with me. With this foundation, my patients find that they are able to gain new understanding of and compassion for themselves as multifaceted individuals. Our therapeutic relationship will be dedicated to holding space for all parts of you and your story, especially those that feel too challenging to explore alone.
I use evidence-based trauma-informed practices including psychodynamic psychotherapy, internal family systems, CBT, and neuroscience-backed mindfulness, to address both your troubling symptoms and your mind-body connection.
Do you feel as though your experiences have left you fractured, disconnected or lost? We can’t erase them, but together we can help you make sense of your history and heal painful emotional wounds. My treatment is based on trust and safety: understanding how these may be difficult for you and finding ways to develop them with me. With this foundation, my patients find that they are able to gain new understanding of and compassion for themselves as multifaceted individuals. Our therapeutic relationship will be dedicated to holding space for all parts of you and your story, especially those that feel too challenging to explore alone.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Are trauma, anxiety and insecurity controlling your life, preventing you from pursuing your dreams and living life to the fullest? Do you relive the past as if it were happening right now? Your head knows better, but it fails to convince your heart otherwise. As horrible as those experiences were in the past, they continue to zap away your joy and confidence today. You might even avoid situations that trigger the feelings. Are there any lost part of you that you'd like to return to? Do others believe in your competence more than you believe in yourself? What would it be like if life was driven by passion and joy, not fear or shame?
Are trauma, anxiety and insecurity controlling your life, preventing you from pursuing your dreams and living life to the fullest? Do you relive the past as if it were happening right now? Your head knows better, but it fails to convince your heart otherwise. As horrible as those experiences were in the past, they continue to zap away your joy and confidence today. You might even avoid situations that trigger the feelings. Are there any lost part of you that you'd like to return to? Do others believe in your competence more than you believe in yourself? What would it be like if life was driven by passion and joy, not fear or shame?
Cibele Sousa - Anxiety - Trauma - Somatic
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
22 Endorsed
Los Gatos, CA 95030
My passion is in body psychotherapy. Clients enjoy our work connecting their body/inner strengths and their mind/rational strengths to achieve growth. My clients value the kindness, compassion, and safety I create, so they feel comfortable and heard. I have success working with clients that experience trauma and PTSD, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, conflict with others, life transitions, and parenting issues. Caregivers and family members of cancer patients find working with me helpful, healing, and nurturing. Clients that are not comfortable just talking really appreciate the tools I give them.
My passion is in body psychotherapy. Clients enjoy our work connecting their body/inner strengths and their mind/rational strengths to achieve growth. My clients value the kindness, compassion, and safety I create, so they feel comfortable and heard. I have success working with clients that experience trauma and PTSD, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, conflict with others, life transitions, and parenting issues. Caregivers and family members of cancer patients find working with me helpful, healing, and nurturing. Clients that are not comfortable just talking really appreciate the tools I give them.
Megan Slater
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Gatos, CA 95032 (Online Only)
I use modalities such as motivational interviewing, trauma informed care, CBT and others.
Virtual Only at this Time! Are you having trouble with relationships? Adult Family Relationships, friendship relationships, work relationships? Do you feel like you need to yell to be heard? Are you having trouble with friendships not respecting your boundary? Are you wanting more respectful relationships, wanting to communicate your needs in a healthy way? Are you finding yourself reacting to things more than is justified for the situation? Do you put others before you at the cost of yourself? Feeling depressed and anxious because you end up in the same relationships over and over again?
I use modalities such as motivational interviewing, trauma informed care, CBT and others.
Virtual Only at this Time! Are you having trouble with relationships? Adult Family Relationships, friendship relationships, work relationships? Do you feel like you need to yell to be heard? Are you having trouble with friendships not respecting your boundary? Are you wanting more respectful relationships, wanting to communicate your needs in a healthy way? Are you finding yourself reacting to things more than is justified for the situation? Do you put others before you at the cost of yourself? Feeling depressed and anxious because you end up in the same relationships over and over again?
Paul Thibeault
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95033 (Online Only)
Some of my specialties are as follows: Family Systems, Relationship & Communication Issues, Trauma, Depression & Anxiety, Addiction & Codependency, Grief/Bereavement, Divorced/Blended Families, Men’s Issues, Illness, Career Issues.
Life brings challenges for everyone and we often feel confused and trapped in negative patterns. I offer a calm presence, experience, compassion, and an outside perspective that can lead to more clarity and positive changes in your life. I’ve counseled people for many years from all walks of life, covering a wide variety of issues, and I look forward to finding out about you and what we can achieve together.
Some of my specialties are as follows: Family Systems, Relationship & Communication Issues, Trauma, Depression & Anxiety, Addiction & Codependency, Grief/Bereavement, Divorced/Blended Families, Men’s Issues, Illness, Career Issues.
Life brings challenges for everyone and we often feel confused and trapped in negative patterns. I offer a calm presence, experience, compassion, and an outside perspective that can lead to more clarity and positive changes in your life. I’ve counseled people for many years from all walks of life, covering a wide variety of issues, and I look forward to finding out about you and what we can achieve together.
Jack Geballe
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Gatos, CA 95033 (Online Only)
I am trauma-informed and experiential in the work I do with clients, incorporating psychodrama, & sensorimotor somatic techniques.
As your therapist, my priority is to be curious with you. My approach is built upon genuine interest in understanding my clients. I'm somatic in practice and love helping folks reconnect to their body and integrity. I teach self-leadership, body-awareness, and release. I want to help you explore what's true for you and let go of the rest. I have 15 years of experience in mental health treatment settings and I specialize in eating disorder recovery, trauma & PTSD. With improved attunement to the body, self-preservation is less instinctual and self-awareness can emerge that promotes compassion rather than self-criticism.
I am trauma-informed and experiential in the work I do with clients, incorporating psychodrama, & sensorimotor somatic techniques.
As your therapist, my priority is to be curious with you. My approach is built upon genuine interest in understanding my clients. I'm somatic in practice and love helping folks reconnect to their body and integrity. I teach self-leadership, body-awareness, and release. I want to help you explore what's true for you and let go of the rest. I have 15 years of experience in mental health treatment settings and I specialize in eating disorder recovery, trauma & PTSD. With improved attunement to the body, self-preservation is less instinctual and self-awareness can emerge that promotes compassion rather than self-criticism.
Lynn Lipari, LMFT, LPCC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95030
My areas of focus include substance abuse, addictions, co-dependency, domestic violence, trauma, mood disorders, relationship issues, anger management, adjustment issues, and parenting.
Life can be challenging and sometimes we need support to navigate our way. Whether you are stuck in a pattern that is no longer working for you, facing a new challenge, or wanting to improve the quality of your life and relationships, I offer a supportive, yet direct approach to therapy.
My areas of focus include substance abuse, addictions, co-dependency, domestic violence, trauma, mood disorders, relationship issues, anger management, adjustment issues, and parenting.
Life can be challenging and sometimes we need support to navigate our way. Whether you are stuck in a pattern that is no longer working for you, facing a new challenge, or wanting to improve the quality of your life and relationships, I offer a supportive, yet direct approach to therapy.
Are you looking for a genuine, warm, and engaging therapist? This is how I show up for my clients, and I'm sure my passion for this work shows. I want my clients to feel comfortable with fully expressing themselves and working through their hangups. Stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational issues are problems I generally help people with. I specialize in helping clients be better versions of themselves, and have extensive training using In-Depth, body-oriented, mindfulness, trauma informed, and child therapies. I treat clients of all ages and families.
Are you looking for a genuine, warm, and engaging therapist? This is how I show up for my clients, and I'm sure my passion for this work shows. I want my clients to feel comfortable with fully expressing themselves and working through their hangups. Stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational issues are problems I generally help people with. I specialize in helping clients be better versions of themselves, and have extensive training using In-Depth, body-oriented, mindfulness, trauma informed, and child therapies. I treat clients of all ages and families.
Alexis Donato
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Los Gatos, CA 95030
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Challenging situations can be nudges for you to take time and look inside to recognize them as opportunities to heal, grow, and to make changes needed to break free from feeling stuck, lead a more satisfying life, heal relationships, and bring you back to feeling like yourself again. Whether you're having some 'difficult to feel' or painful emotions, childhood trauma, feeling stuck in a relationship, going through a life transition, or just the uncertainty and stress of the world, therapy can be a wonderful place to begin to take time for yourself.
Challenging situations can be nudges for you to take time and look inside to recognize them as opportunities to heal, grow, and to make changes needed to break free from feeling stuck, lead a more satisfying life, heal relationships, and bring you back to feeling like yourself again. Whether you're having some 'difficult to feel' or painful emotions, childhood trauma, feeling stuck in a relationship, going through a life transition, or just the uncertainty and stress of the world, therapy can be a wonderful place to begin to take time for yourself.
Rajan Christian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, DMFT(c)
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95032
I am trained in EMDR, Trauma Resiliency and worked directly for several years with suicidal adolescents and adults on a crisis response team.
My favorite clientele are adolescents, young adults, couples, and families. I address relational issues, family conflicts, depression, suicidality, underachievement, failure to launch, and lack of meaning or purpose in life.
I am trained in EMDR, Trauma Resiliency and worked directly for several years with suicidal adolescents and adults on a crisis response team.
My favorite clientele are adolescents, young adults, couples, and families. I address relational issues, family conflicts, depression, suicidality, underachievement, failure to launch, and lack of meaning or purpose in life.
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