Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Rolling Hills, CA
Michele Koenes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, JD
Verified Verified
Rolling Hills, CA 90274 (Online Only)
I have specialized training and experience in processing trauma, dealing with stress, managing anxiety, thriving with neurodiversity, and in coping with grief and loss.
Do you feel anxious & stressed? Overwhelmed by daily life? Have you ever thought-is this all there is? When you are feeling stuck, it can be hard to isolate what is causing it. You want to feel relief - you want to feel happy. Together we can focus in on the cause and collaborate to find solutions that will work for you. I am here to accompany you on your journey; to provide education, tools, and support to make life’s challenges a little less challenging. I don’t just sit back, I am actively involved in your growth, your success. My focus is to provide you with relief as quickly as possible. Individualized intervention that works!
I have specialized training and experience in processing trauma, dealing with stress, managing anxiety, thriving with neurodiversity, and in coping with grief and loss.
Do you feel anxious & stressed? Overwhelmed by daily life? Have you ever thought-is this all there is? When you are feeling stuck, it can be hard to isolate what is causing it. You want to feel relief - you want to feel happy. Together we can focus in on the cause and collaborate to find solutions that will work for you. I am here to accompany you on your journey; to provide education, tools, and support to make life’s challenges a little less challenging. I don’t just sit back, I am actively involved in your growth, your success. My focus is to provide you with relief as quickly as possible. Individualized intervention that works!
Melissa Dumaz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
My expertise includes assisting you in overcoming recent and past trauma(s), grief & loss, PPD, relationship issues, parenting, family conflict, life transitions, self-esteem, self-care, anxiety, depression, and stress management.
My mission as a therapist is to support and guide you along your path to finding a healthier you. Change, life transitions, and sometimes trauma, are parts of life. We all have the human capacity to heal and grow. My role is to assist you in achieving a more productive and satisfying life through developing your skills and unlocking barriers within.
My expertise includes assisting you in overcoming recent and past trauma(s), grief & loss, PPD, relationship issues, parenting, family conflict, life transitions, self-esteem, self-care, anxiety, depression, and stress management.
My mission as a therapist is to support and guide you along your path to finding a healthier you. Change, life transitions, and sometimes trauma, are parts of life. We all have the human capacity to heal and grow. My role is to assist you in achieving a more productive and satisfying life through developing your skills and unlocking barriers within.
Noelle Schwarz
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC, DDS
Verified Verified
Rolling Hills, CA 90274 (Online Only)
It's not unusual to feel like you and your partner are stuck in a place where you are misunderstood, out of synch, and angry- no matter how hard and how sincerely you try to connect. I help couples create more intimacy, build friendship and love, manage conflict, heal from betrayal, and navigate life's difficult transitions. It's possible to stop fighting and learn to have a happy and meaningful partnership. You can have a real connection with each other again with more love, peace and happiness. I also help premarital couples start with a good foundation.
It's not unusual to feel like you and your partner are stuck in a place where you are misunderstood, out of synch, and angry- no matter how hard and how sincerely you try to connect. I help couples create more intimacy, build friendship and love, manage conflict, heal from betrayal, and navigate life's difficult transitions. It's possible to stop fighting and learn to have a happy and meaningful partnership. You can have a real connection with each other again with more love, peace and happiness. I also help premarital couples start with a good foundation.
Counseling Adults, Children & Couples
Psychologist, PsyD, MAMFCT, CHYP
Verified Verified
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Some Adults, Teens and Children in our community face issues of stress, fear of underachieving, depression, body-image concerns, eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia or over-eating), relationship traumas (affairs, divorce, abuse, child custody battles), addictions. Other adults face unsettling retirement, empty nest syndrome, elder care concerns, serious illnesses, definite anxiety and feelings of meaninglessness. Couples become estranged: lacking in communication, connection and emotional or sexual intimacy. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Marriage, Family & Child Therapist and Counselor for over 30 years, Dr. Carol Francis uses multiple researched tools helping individuals, couples, and families create satisfaction and well-being.
Some Adults, Teens and Children in our community face issues of stress, fear of underachieving, depression, body-image concerns, eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia or over-eating), relationship traumas (affairs, divorce, abuse, child custody battles), addictions. Other adults face unsettling retirement, empty nest syndrome, elder care concerns, serious illnesses, definite anxiety and feelings of meaninglessness. Couples become estranged: lacking in communication, connection and emotional or sexual intimacy. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Marriage, Family & Child Therapist and Counselor for over 30 years, Dr. Carol Francis uses multiple researched tools helping individuals, couples, and families create satisfaction and well-being.
Summer Myers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
Rolling Hills, CA 90274 (Online Only)
Anxious perfectionism shows up as shame, self-criticism, stress, and chronic guilt & self-punishment. No matter what you do, you're always falling short. It's exhausting, but you don't really know how to relax. You probably don't sleep so well. Maybe you're first-generation, or the sibling who had to keep it all together, or a grown-up "gifted & talented" kid. Anxious perfectionism may also show up as body tension, severe procrastination & indecision, & difficulty with boundaries and people-pleasing. Perfectionism isn't just a cute word for people with high standards: it impacts everything we do in ways we don't consciously realize.
Anxious perfectionism shows up as shame, self-criticism, stress, and chronic guilt & self-punishment. No matter what you do, you're always falling short. It's exhausting, but you don't really know how to relax. You probably don't sleep so well. Maybe you're first-generation, or the sibling who had to keep it all together, or a grown-up "gifted & talented" kid. Anxious perfectionism may also show up as body tension, severe procrastination & indecision, & difficulty with boundaries and people-pleasing. Perfectionism isn't just a cute word for people with high standards: it impacts everything we do in ways we don't consciously realize.
Cynthia Haynes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rolling Hills, CA 90274 (Online Only)
If you're struggling with yourself, your self worth, what others think about you, depressed and anxious moods, inability to focus and or to get out of bed, lacking ambition and drive that at one point you had, give me a call - I can help! If your confused about the world, yourself and people around you, reach out and you will see how beneficial and productive therapy can be. You are not alone, and you do not need to feel this way. You are deserving of so much that this life can offer and you will see how much potential you actually have in doing the right thing and in making comfortable and appropriate decision making choices.
If you're struggling with yourself, your self worth, what others think about you, depressed and anxious moods, inability to focus and or to get out of bed, lacking ambition and drive that at one point you had, give me a call - I can help! If your confused about the world, yourself and people around you, reach out and you will see how beneficial and productive therapy can be. You are not alone, and you do not need to feel this way. You are deserving of so much that this life can offer and you will see how much potential you actually have in doing the right thing and in making comfortable and appropriate decision making choices.
Life is filled with ups and downs and sometimes we need some help navigating through it all. Be it a life transition, a loss of a loved one, or a past trauma you want to move forward from, these are events that can make us feel stagnate or even hopeless. This is where therapy can help support you through and I would like to aid you on that journey! My goal is to instill hope and motivation to make the changes in your life that may be keeping you from true happiness.
Life is filled with ups and downs and sometimes we need some help navigating through it all. Be it a life transition, a loss of a loved one, or a past trauma you want to move forward from, these are events that can make us feel stagnate or even hopeless. This is where therapy can help support you through and I would like to aid you on that journey! My goal is to instill hope and motivation to make the changes in your life that may be keeping you from true happiness.
More Therapists Nearby
Heather Clark
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
Whether you are looking for therapy to address childhood trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, or just looking for a space to talk to someone about how to manage everyday stressors, I am here to help you work towards living a happier, more fulfilling life.
My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can feel seen, heard and accepted. I believe it is the relationship between client and therapist where so much of the work happens. We can work collaboratively to explore relational patterns, understand the connection between thoughts, emotions and behavior, and get curious about what may be holding you back from a deeper connection to self and others.
Whether you are looking for therapy to address childhood trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, or just looking for a space to talk to someone about how to manage everyday stressors, I am here to help you work towards living a happier, more fulfilling life.
My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can feel seen, heard and accepted. I believe it is the relationship between client and therapist where so much of the work happens. We can work collaboratively to explore relational patterns, understand the connection between thoughts, emotions and behavior, and get curious about what may be holding you back from a deeper connection to self and others.
Maika Shaku Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90505 (Online Only)
My specialty includes anxiety, prenatal/perinatal/postpartum issues, immigration/acculturation issues (especially Asians/Asian Americans), cross-cultural couples, OCD, depression, trauma, and grieving issues.
Are you a high achiever? A perfectionist? A people pleaser? Are you unsatisfied and anxious, but you don't know what to do? Maybe you’re constantly stressing about problems that never even arise. Maybe you are struggling with moving forward because of the disturbing experience you've had in the past. Maybe negative and traumatic experiences caused emotional pain, changed who you really are, and damaged your relationships. It's not too late to seek help because healing is possible. I will work with you so you can achieve your goal, and I can assist you in feeling like yourself again. I'm really patient. Trust me, I will be with you.
My specialty includes anxiety, prenatal/perinatal/postpartum issues, immigration/acculturation issues (especially Asians/Asian Americans), cross-cultural couples, OCD, depression, trauma, and grieving issues.
Are you a high achiever? A perfectionist? A people pleaser? Are you unsatisfied and anxious, but you don't know what to do? Maybe you’re constantly stressing about problems that never even arise. Maybe you are struggling with moving forward because of the disturbing experience you've had in the past. Maybe negative and traumatic experiences caused emotional pain, changed who you really are, and damaged your relationships. It's not too late to seek help because healing is possible. I will work with you so you can achieve your goal, and I can assist you in feeling like yourself again. I'm really patient. Trust me, I will be with you.
Existnow Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274 (Online Only)
We can work towards your goals, whether it's managing anxiety, or healing from trauma.
Welcome, and congratulations on taking the first step towards change! Are you ready for a breakthrough? Have you felt stuck? Contact me about EMDR Single Day Intensives, which are designed to dive deep into your goals and accelerate the healing progress. It's great for people already in therapy and looking to complement their current therapy work. Whether you're facing personal challenges, or roadblocks, this focused session offers personalized strategies and tools for lasting changes. This isn't just another once-a-week 50 minute therapy session. This is a 6-hour day dedicated to you, your growth, and your success.
We can work towards your goals, whether it's managing anxiety, or healing from trauma.
Welcome, and congratulations on taking the first step towards change! Are you ready for a breakthrough? Have you felt stuck? Contact me about EMDR Single Day Intensives, which are designed to dive deep into your goals and accelerate the healing progress. It's great for people already in therapy and looking to complement their current therapy work. Whether you're facing personal challenges, or roadblocks, this focused session offers personalized strategies and tools for lasting changes. This isn't just another once-a-week 50 minute therapy session. This is a 6-hour day dedicated to you, your growth, and your success.
Burney Therapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90275
Megan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in working with all eating disorders, body image struggles, depression and anxiety disorders, trauma, chemical dependency, LGBTQ concerns, domestic violence, and identity/self-esteem struggles. She enjoys working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. She has worked at various levels of care—from residential to outpatient treatment. In session, Megan has a warm, caring, non-judgmental, explorative, and honest approach. She utilizes CBT, DBT, ACT and various other evidence-based practices, tailoring each intervention to suit your unique needs.
Megan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in working with all eating disorders, body image struggles, depression and anxiety disorders, trauma, chemical dependency, LGBTQ concerns, domestic violence, and identity/self-esteem struggles. She enjoys working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. She has worked at various levels of care—from residential to outpatient treatment. In session, Megan has a warm, caring, non-judgmental, explorative, and honest approach. She utilizes CBT, DBT, ACT and various other evidence-based practices, tailoring each intervention to suit your unique needs.
Susie A Youssef
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MS CJ
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90505
As a therapist who is trained in EMDR, I have worked with those with extensive, trauma related history.
I believe that throughout life’s most interesting journeys, whether painful, full of change, optimistic, or oppositional, it is often easier to have someone to walk with. I work with individuals and couples who are experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, major life adjustments, and grief, family and relationship issues. Some of the populations I have worked with include: Young adults, first-responders, premarital/couples, post-partum partners, and first generation students.
As a therapist who is trained in EMDR, I have worked with those with extensive, trauma related history.
I believe that throughout life’s most interesting journeys, whether painful, full of change, optimistic, or oppositional, it is often easier to have someone to walk with. I work with individuals and couples who are experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, major life adjustments, and grief, family and relationship issues. Some of the populations I have worked with include: Young adults, first-responders, premarital/couples, post-partum partners, and first generation students.
Priscilla Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274 (Online Only)
Most of my clients have experienced some form of trauma if not complex PTSD in their lives and find therapy extremely beneficial in addressing these issues.
Are you experiencing increased anxiety, PTSD, trauma/abuse responses, depression, grief, life transitions, etc? I utilize trauma informed integrative theories, EMDR, and a collaborative perspective to help with these concerns. Every person has specific needs and preferences on how they want to achieve their goals. My work is tailored to the client. Research has shown that within a safe & nurturing environment, growth and healing can occur in an organic profound way. My approach is joining the client on their journey in discovering they can achieve their goals while enriching their lives.
Most of my clients have experienced some form of trauma if not complex PTSD in their lives and find therapy extremely beneficial in addressing these issues.
Are you experiencing increased anxiety, PTSD, trauma/abuse responses, depression, grief, life transitions, etc? I utilize trauma informed integrative theories, EMDR, and a collaborative perspective to help with these concerns. Every person has specific needs and preferences on how they want to achieve their goals. My work is tailored to the client. Research has shown that within a safe & nurturing environment, growth and healing can occur in an organic profound way. My approach is joining the client on their journey in discovering they can achieve their goals while enriching their lives.
I specialize in healing from low self-worth, relational trauma, childhood trauma, and attachment injuries.
Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, identity, and difficult life transitions? Do you find yourself feeling stuck and can’t seem to focus or move forward? There are many ways to get unstuck, and this is the work I love to do to help you heal, grow and live a more fulfilling life. I use an integrative approach including attachment-based work, DBT, CBT, IFS, and mindfulness, bringing in each as needed. Above all, I strive to hold space and empathy for your life experience.
I specialize in healing from low self-worth, relational trauma, childhood trauma, and attachment injuries.
Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, identity, and difficult life transitions? Do you find yourself feeling stuck and can’t seem to focus or move forward? There are many ways to get unstuck, and this is the work I love to do to help you heal, grow and live a more fulfilling life. I use an integrative approach including attachment-based work, DBT, CBT, IFS, and mindfulness, bringing in each as needed. Above all, I strive to hold space and empathy for your life experience.
Dylan Tayag
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 (Online Only)
Most of my training and expertise revolve around treatment for trauma and mood disorders. As a therapist, I offer partnership, guidance, and a facilitated environment for my clients to explore new perspectives and coping strategies.
Most of my training and expertise revolve around treatment for trauma and mood disorders. As a therapist, I offer partnership, guidance, and a facilitated environment for my clients to explore new perspectives and coping strategies.
Brandy Lorraine Hall
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 (Online Only)
I want people to heal from the effects of trauma they have endured and the grief of broken family relationships. These problems do not go away with time. I offer you a genuine therapeutic connection to help you heal and grow. First, we will focus on calming symptoms and conflict by helping you discover the ways you have been hurt, patterns that keep you stuck, AND strengths have carried you through hurt and suffering. Next, we focus on restructuring your inner world and relationships by distilling the core issues (fears and unmet needs). Finally, we help integrate the healing changes you have made into your life.
I want people to heal from the effects of trauma they have endured and the grief of broken family relationships. These problems do not go away with time. I offer you a genuine therapeutic connection to help you heal and grow. First, we will focus on calming symptoms and conflict by helping you discover the ways you have been hurt, patterns that keep you stuck, AND strengths have carried you through hurt and suffering. Next, we focus on restructuring your inner world and relationships by distilling the core issues (fears and unmet needs). Finally, we help integrate the healing changes you have made into your life.
I'll help you become the hero of your own story. As a supervising therapist at Psych Lab, I'm passionate about helping all kinds of people through life transitions, grief, identity challenges, and recovery from trauma & discouragement. Each new phase in life is an opportunity to grow, but it can also bring pitfalls like shame and self-doubt. I work extensively with those facing major life changes, including adoption, foster care experiences, and separation from family, culture, or faith. Together, we'll navigate these challenges and write your next, better chapter.
I'll help you become the hero of your own story. As a supervising therapist at Psych Lab, I'm passionate about helping all kinds of people through life transitions, grief, identity challenges, and recovery from trauma & discouragement. Each new phase in life is an opportunity to grow, but it can also bring pitfalls like shame and self-doubt. I work extensively with those facing major life changes, including adoption, foster care experiences, and separation from family, culture, or faith. Together, we'll navigate these challenges and write your next, better chapter.
Christina Weiss
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MPHC
Verified Verified
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
Together with my clients, I create a safe and supportive space to explore the issues where they feel stuck and unable to move forward in their lives. From a client-centered approach we uncover core false beliefs, attachment patterns and other difficulties often at the root of suffering, which blocks many from living a life of inner peace and connection to others. I help facilitate the nurturing of internal strengths within the person to cultivate acceptance, healing and growth. My focus is on eating disorders, substance abuse, self-harm and other maladaptive behaviors, including underlining issues of anxiety, depression and trauma.
Together with my clients, I create a safe and supportive space to explore the issues where they feel stuck and unable to move forward in their lives. From a client-centered approach we uncover core false beliefs, attachment patterns and other difficulties often at the root of suffering, which blocks many from living a life of inner peace and connection to others. I help facilitate the nurturing of internal strengths within the person to cultivate acceptance, healing and growth. My focus is on eating disorders, substance abuse, self-harm and other maladaptive behaviors, including underlining issues of anxiety, depression and trauma.
Melanie Maddox
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW, EMDR, BSP
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90505
I specialize in low self-esteem, relational trauma, childhood trauma, and attachment wounds.
Are you experiencing challenges in dealing with anxiety, depression, and traumatic experiences? Do you struggle with effective communication and setting boundaries in your relationships with others? Life often presents obstacles and difficulties that might lead to these difficulties without proper tools, resources, and guidance. I utilize CBT, DBT, ACT, and Trauma-informed care to help you manage symptoms and promote healing and growth. With a deep appreciation for the uniqueness of each client and their lived experiences, I foster a collaborative and inclusive therapeutic environment.
I specialize in low self-esteem, relational trauma, childhood trauma, and attachment wounds.
Are you experiencing challenges in dealing with anxiety, depression, and traumatic experiences? Do you struggle with effective communication and setting boundaries in your relationships with others? Life often presents obstacles and difficulties that might lead to these difficulties without proper tools, resources, and guidance. I utilize CBT, DBT, ACT, and Trauma-informed care to help you manage symptoms and promote healing and growth. With a deep appreciation for the uniqueness of each client and their lived experiences, I foster a collaborative and inclusive therapeutic environment.
Lorraine Ramirez Becker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
I specialize in mood disorders, trauma, and life transitions.
I am passionate about working with teens, young adults, and individuals who need a supportive space as they navigate the challenges in life, work, and relationships. I bring a compassionate perspective to healing that honors the mind and body connection. I work collaboratively with my clients to create a path toward healing that is unique to your needs. I am devoted to holding a safe space for your experience where we can explore and process old narratives and behavior patterns that are no longer working and create new meaning that will move your life forward.
I specialize in mood disorders, trauma, and life transitions.
I am passionate about working with teens, young adults, and individuals who need a supportive space as they navigate the challenges in life, work, and relationships. I bring a compassionate perspective to healing that honors the mind and body connection. I work collaboratively with my clients to create a path toward healing that is unique to your needs. I am devoted to holding a safe space for your experience where we can explore and process old narratives and behavior patterns that are no longer working and create new meaning that will move your life forward.
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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.