Trauma Focused Therapists in San Francisco, CA

My name is Michael Brooks, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I take a very direct compassionate approach to therapy. My main focus areas of practice are PTSD, anxiety, and depression. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches during my therapy work however, my most common theoretical approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-focused CBT, and Positive Psychology. The type of clients I typically work with are trauma survivors. I am most comfortable treating trauma of all sorts, depression, anxiety as well as couples working through infidelity and other problems in their relationships.

Seeking help can be scary and exciting, and it takes a lot of bravery and courage to take the initial step. You may be feeling like you are depressed and anxious due to your trauma. I aim to meet you where you are mentally and emotionally and help you grow, learn skills, and adapt to new changes. We can work together to identify your goals and needs and address the emotional and behavioral challenges you experience.

Hello, my name is Cassandra Black and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I provide a warm, empathic, and sensitive approach for those suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. I welcome holding space for anyone ready for their healing journey. Look forward to working with you. My focus is working with adults ages 18-75. I provide a safe, warm, nurturing tone to all my clients. Clients experience a safe containment that allows them to open up and express their innermost feelings and struggles.

My focus is to help individuals and families heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship/family issues. As the therapeutic area of concern is introduced, we can begin to work together in developing empowerment of self as we set up together healthy and achievable goals. I aim to establish include compassion, good communication and trust. In our relationship then I will work alongside you to develop your own coping tools. My approach is a person-centered (positive type) direction to further your strengths and resilience which is tailored towards your specific goals and needs.

Every person has inherent creativity and a capacity to thrive. My role is to help connect you to your existing strengths and to help you try out new tools. When words are not enough, we can turn to more creative processes. Art therapy and EMDR are modalities that engage the body and mind, what we feel and think. Both modalities help us not only think differently, but also feel something new and healing.

Tired of feeling the way you are feeling and ready to take the first step to heal and change. My name is Crystal Carrillo and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I service diverse populations ranging from children to older adults. My areas of expertise are ADD/ADHD, Co-Occurring Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Divorce, Parent-Child Relational Issues, Family Relational Issues, Trauma, Victims of Abuse, Women Issues, Career Changes, Grief and Loss, Bullying, Anger Management, and Life Transitions.

I am a LCSW with over a decade of social work experience in outpatient clinic, school, university, non-profit and community settings. I specialize in working with adults, adolescents and their families, members of the LGBTQI2S+ communities, working artists, and parents. I have an understanding and dedication to working within a social justice framework, and strive to maintain a practice that is affirming of all identities, experiences and orientations. I believe that any strong therapeutic relationship is built on collaboration, honesty, and the belief that change is possible.

Right now, you are doing something very courageous! You are taking the first step toward a more meaningful and rich life. You might sense that your thoughts and feelings are holding you back from truly living your life. You might have had traumatic life experience(s) that shaped your life in a way that is unfulfilling and terrifying. You might feel plagued by depression and/or anxiety, feel uncomfortable in your own skin or as if you are not performing to your best abilities. I want to commend you for taking this step and I would feel honored to be on this journey with you, helping you live a more satisfying, engaged and full life.

Have you tried traditional talk therapy and felt like something was missing? Did it seem like you were talking in circles, or reached a plateau? Did it feel too rigid or surface level? Many clients come to me after having done traditional talk therapy and now they want to go deeper. So many issues like codependency, addiction, and persistent anxiety and depression are rooted in subconscious beliefs and patterns rooted in childhood pain. My work is unique because we address your subconscious mind and nervous system, in addition to cognitive process, to help you heal the past in order to move forward.

I am an LCSW who provides individual sessions for those struggling with mental health and addiction. I believe that past struggles do not need to define the future and that all people are resilient, which is evident in my strengths-based approach in therapy. I have experience in residential treatment, community-based services, domestic violence, and outpatient mental health with a broad range of populations.

Hi, my name is Gauri Sanchez and I'm a License Marriage and Family Therapist. I'm passionate about supporting my clients through the journey of life, healing and transformation. I believe in collaboratively working with clients to enhance their self-understanding, self-love and self-empowerment. I am experienced with working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, life challenges/transitions, relationship problems, victims of crimes and grief.

Hi there, my name is Jennifer Cass, Jen for short, and 'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Sacramento, California and I work with clients from all walks of life via telehealth. My area of expertise is working with children, adolescents and adults who experience depression, anxiety, stress-related anxiety, grief and symptoms from past abuse and trauma. My approach includes a mix of evidence-based interventions and strategies that best reflect the individual strengths and needs of the person.

Are you carrying a burden that’s weighing you down? You might struggle to cope with worries, sadness, or difficult experiences. Or perhaps your relationship is suffering, and you don’t know what to do about it. You want to close open wounds, ease your symptoms, and overcome obstacles with confidence. You’d love to reconnect with your partner and build a happy and fulfilling life. But how? As someone who has weathered trauma, I’ve seen the impact that distressing events and mental health difficulties can have on your inner and outer worlds. Therapy allowed me to recover and move forward, and I now aspire to help you do the same.

I currently only offer online and in-home therapy. When we are in the midst of crisis we can question our abilities to overcome. Like quicksand, these self-defeating thoughts pull us even deeper into despair and we may become seduced by seclusion. Instead, I believe we should strive to accept our struggles as the catalysts that can bring us into closer connection with others and thus be more empowered to overcome. My practice of therapy involves helping people realize that to struggle is not unique and that connections with others during those times can be the difference between surrendering to weakness and reclaiming your strength.

As a queer Black Arab immigrant, I recognize the importance of how social identities can have a great impact on someone's mental health. Even navigating the mental health system can be exhausting and at times disappointing. In my practice, I aim to provide a safe space for people who often struggle to find one due to systemic and social injustices. I assist people in the healing of their trauma and processing difficult experiences as they navigate living in a society that is in itself in need of healing. I am passionate about my work and love being present with my clients through their journey of healing and self-discovery.

My name is Megan Elliott, and I am an LMFT. I believe therapy is most successful when a healthy alliance is formed between the therapist and the client. My goal is to create a safe space for the client to bring whatever is most pressing for them and to support them with creating tools to manage the challenges and stressors they may be experiencing. I am trauma-focused on my training, as well as experience with anxiety/panic, and depression. I work primarily with people who have symptoms/issues related to trauma, ranging from anxiety and depression to substance use, to thought and mood disorders.

Taking the first steps towards healing our inner wounds is a journey that does not have to be made alone. Therapy is a space for your to be seen, heard, and foster a sense of security. With a client centered approach, I am here to walk side by side you, with a goal of making you feel empowered to make the positive changes you want to make for your life. By navigating our past experiences, we uncover patterns, messages, and beliefs we internalize that holds us back in our present moments. Gaining awareness of our past, and making new meaning, we are able to create new experiences for our future.

Hi and welcome/bienvenidos! My name is Elizabeth Aguilar-Godinez, LMFT. I am a bilingual, Spanish speaking Clinician and work with cultural related issues, family/familia dynamics, anxiety, depression and stress. I have extensive experience in working with children, adolescents and young adults. I am Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and specialize in working through childhood trauma and how it continues to impact us into adulthood. My approach is sharing my knowledge with my clients and helping them find the light within so that they can work through this difficult time in their lives.

As a LCSW I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that include both short-term solution-focused interventions and long-term psychodynamic approaches. I treat individuals ranging from children to adults in trauma, including abuse, neglect, and domestic violence. Treating individual who have Depression, Anxiety, and PTSD who are looking to obtain the needed coping skills to manage their everyday lives. I utilize treatment modalities including Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.