Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Cardiff By The Sea, CA

In the movie of your life, do you play the hero and the villain? Examples would be self-sabotage, counting yourself out, getting angrier than you need to, or adding stress to deal with stress. If being self-aware of these patterns hasn’t been enough to help you make positive changes, the support of a therapist might. Even if I don’t personally get the opportunity to work with you, I want you to know it takes courage to look within to stop being your own worst enemy. If we do work together I’m committed to helping you channel that courage to face what’s getting in the way of the role you want to play in your life.

Aloha my name is Laurie Sanford. I have worked as a clinician for over 30 years, 15 of which has been as a clinical psychologist.I have been priviledged to teach in a doctoral clinical psychology program as well as to provide in-training psychotherapy to psychiatry residents at Tripler Army Medical Center. I specialize in individual and couples' therapy. My work is informed by training at the Stone Center at Wellesley College and at Harvard Medical School, where I was supervised by Trauma expert, Dr. Judith Herman. I have practices in San Diego California and Honolulu Hawaii.

Working through difficult experiences and emotions can be challenging. It can be even harder to make desired changes in ones life when certain patterns have been established for so long. I work hard to ensure that my clients feel safe and supported throughout this process. By creating a comfortable and lighthearted environment, individuals, families, and couples are able to gain some reprieve from the difficulties they are experiencing. This allows change to begin to occur in the lives of my clients.

At New Growth you'll feel understood, respected, and safe. When you open up sensitive issues you need an understanding and down-to-earth therapist who has the tools that will work for you. Hundreds of individuals, couples, and families have had this experience at New Growth. Its easy to discover if one of counselors is right for you. Meet our team and watch each therapist's personal videos. Take advantage of a complimentary 20-minute consultation with any or all of our counselors. When you feel the match is right, schedule an appointment and get started on the path to New Growth.

Life has many challenges and you may find yourself needing extra support along the way. My role as your therapist is to come alongside you and support you as you navigate through these challenges. I have experience working alongside individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relational issues, and chronic illness.

Are you feeling lost or overwhelmed? Perhaps you are facing relationship issues, a divorce, a health crisis or a growing addiction. Whatever has guided you here is part of your path and not an accident. I am deeply grateful you are here. I can help you move through this difficult time with growth, grace and dignity. All you need to do is open your mind and heart and continue walking. My specialty is awakening through times of crises and transformation. There are no accidents; you are exactly where you are supposed to be in this moment. You Can Do This.

I am a psychotherapist trained in Clinical Social Work with more than 32 years of experience. Along with myself, my team of therapists has worked in every level of mental and community health care which gives us a breadth of understanding of the broad range of the human condition. We believe in Change and know that it is possible for those who want it. We work exclusively with a limited amount of clients at any given time and our practice caters to the most discerning of clients. If you are committed to working on Healthy Change and want a truly customized experience with highly skilled and authentic therapists contact us.

For 25 years I have been doing a specific therapy that is structured with a beginning, middle, and end. It is healing from emotional immaturity due to childhood trauma. It is deep rooted therapy with actual tools and healing of wounds that stop us from living to full potential . Many have referred to it as the most transformative therapy that leads to generations of healing. Ideal client is high functioning with a need to recover from love addiction or love avoidance. I was trained by Pia Melody for the last 10 years. I am passionate about this therapy because of what it does for people. This is a therapy that has a structure.

I have over 30 years of experience working with private practice clients, in-patient medical and psychiatric patients, and Employee Assistance Counseling (EAP). I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety-related issues, parenting problems, career challenges, adjustment to illness, and end of life issues. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional trauma as adults or children. My counseling style is relaxed, accepting, client-focused and non-judgmental. I focus on the client's existing strengths and coping skills.

Throughout my career as a therapist, I have worked with individuals, families, and couples to navigate through difficult times. With compassion and understanding, I work to create a warm and safe environment so that each individual can build upon their strengths in order to attain the personal growth that they are committed to accomplishing in their lives. In a collaborative environment, support and practical feedback will be offered that effectively addresses personal life challenges. I incorporate complimentary techniques to offer a tailored approach that is personalized to each client.

As someone who can understand the hardships of life, I hope to provide support for those who experience relationships struggles, familial tension, or support anyone’s individual growth to find empowerment, ease, and stability. I work from a trauma informed, attachment lens, and use Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Processing (AEDP), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) as foundations for therapy, yet adapt from person to person and honor you as an individual. Something I am dedicated to providing is affordable and accessible support to those struggling with the current financial climate.

I help adolescents and adults navigate difficulties in their lives. Some of the treatment areas in which I work relate to identity, anxiety, transitions, values, trauma, and mood. My goal is to create an open and safe environment from which to explore, process, and learn. It is an honor to get to know you and to work collaboratively to address whatever brings you to therapy. I look forward to talking with you.

You deserve a happy, healthy life. Life and relationships can be increasingly painful, yet it is difficult to reach out for help. The longer we put off getting help, the worse things can become. I am here to support your growth and help you make needed changes. It is possible to learn to stop life patterns that keep us in a cycle of unhappiness. I confront in a gentle way so that you can begin to learn how to change those patterns.

I believe that all people are capable of transformative healing when met with compassionate care. I seek to meet clients with empathy and curiosity and feel privileged to walk alongside them on their journey in therapy. I honor that clients are the experts of their own lives and I seek to provide a safe and affirming therapeutic experience. I'm obsessed with getting to the root cause of things rather than just teaching clients to cope with symptoms. Because of this I take a holistic bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach that fosters transformative healing.

Aug-12/24 No appointments available. Do you struggle between doing it all while also feeling like, "Why do I bother?" Life can be overwhelming. When you've been in "go mode" forever it's difficult to find time to even think about what you might want from your life. I have a deep understanding of the unique struggles faced by ambitious perfectionists. The constant pursuit of excellence can lead to burnout and strain on personal relationships. If you find it difficult to maintain a healthy work-life balance and want to learn to manage the chaos in your life to feel more fulfilled and have more time for what makes you happy, call me.

Feeling overwhelmed with managing in this fast paced world? Life is complex and it's often hard to handle the situations we face each day. Whether figuring out what to do about challenging children, issues in a close relationship, or which way to go as you move forward in life, uncertainties can stop anyone in their tracks. Few things are worse than feeling stuck and struggling when it seems like everyone else has it all figured out. It doesn't have to be that way. Things change, children mature, and if we're watching we find opportunities to heal, learn, and grow.

The world has changed, and it's hard to change with it. Are you overwhelmed with feelings of grief, anxiety, and depression? Are your relationships not working? Is there a lack of patience with your spouse or partner? If you're ready to rid yourself of the roadblocks to your happiness and fulfillment, I want to help you. The truth is we have all been there at some time in our lives. Everyone has tough challenges that you can learn to overcome.

The most useful tool in psychotherapy is a thoughtful, interactive dialogue. My goal is to engage clients using their unique strengths and experience, in order to help them create a life that is meaningul to them.

Hello and Welcome! As a therapist with experience in various settings, I bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to my practice. With a deep commitment to helping my clients take care of their mental health, I provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I have extensive experience working with a diverse range of individuals and groups, including children, adolescents, and adults. Ultimately, my goal is to help my clients build the skills and resilience they need to cope with life's challenges and achieve optimal mental health and well-being.