Trauma and PTSD Therapists in California

Trauma processing is important because unprocessed trauma can live in both the mind and the body long after the event has passed. Trauma can show up as chronic stress, anxiety, tension, fatigue, sleep issues, or feeling disconnected from yourself. Processing trauma helps the nervous system release stored stress, reduce emotional and physical symptoms, and create a sense of safety in the body. When trauma is healed, people often feel more grounded, calmer in their relationships, and more connected to who they truly are.

Hi, I’m Nina. I help adults overcome trauma, religious trauma, and complex relationship wounds using EMDR therapy. I provide a warm, compassionate, and relational approach to healing so you can reconnect with yourself, feel grounded, and move forward with confidence.

I provide the following treatments for PTSD and CPTSD: Prolonged Exposure (PE) - a first-line treatment Research shows it is effective in reducing symptoms and improving overall functioning. Though it might sound scary, we will go at your pace, monitor your stress, and use grounding skills throughout the process. I will not be your enemy, but your guide, walking hand in hand with you as we reduce the avoidance that is keeping you stuck. Together we will practice standing in the face of the things that feel most triggering and remembering that you are here and alive in the now. Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) - a second line treatment Research shows that this is has been most effective in relationship to political and cultural trauma. By re-telling and re-authoring your story, we can see it from a new perspective and see how the traumatic events have impacted who you are today. It might feel like we are writing a book, if that book had chapters on your sensory information, your feelings, thoughts, and visual memories. At the end of treatment we can hold a tangible biography or creative artwork that speaks to the life you have lived. I will use a multi-modal or eclectic approach, blending a trauma treatment with body-awareness, DBT mindfulness skills, and ACT value identification skills so that you can feel supported as a whole person. Similarly to how I talk about gender, just because you come to me with trauma, doesn’t mean I automatically become your Trauma Only Therapist™ We can work on what comes up for you, even if you might think it’s “a lot.” My job is to hold that space for you. As a provider who has lived experience with CPTSD and PTSD, I learned first hand just how important trauma treatment is. There are many other first-line and second-line treatments for PTSD and C-PTSD. If you would like to explore other treatment options such as Cognitive Processing Therapy or EMDR, please reach out and I can connect you to colleagues who are currently trained in these modalities. Additionally if you would like to try holistic and somatic-based treatments such as Somatic Experiencing for trauma, I have colleagues who I would highly recommend.

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Human beings have an innate ability to overcome the effects of diverse traumas. Because trauma destabilizes the nervous system, life can be experienced with a tremendous amount of stress and reactivity (hyperarousal) as well as numbness and indifference (hypoarousal). When we address the emotional and energetic aspects of trauma, our higher-self can re-engage with the distressed body to nurture recovery and rebalancing. The practice of resourcing (the ability to use internal and external resources to constructively achieve a relaxed but alert state of being) builds up and restores long-term resilience. Resourcing anchors our nervous system with calm and ease, enhances our ability to respond to spontaneous stress and refreshes our sense of self, connections to others, and feelings about the world.

Whether you're starting therapy for the first time or returning to the work, I look forward to meeting you where you are. I support individuals and couples navigating a wide range of psychological and emotional challenges, including trauma, grief, stress, anxiety, panic, depression, burnout, relational wounds, and the impact of abuse, misconduct, coercion, and other harmful experiences. In addition to working through emotional pain and past experiences, I help clients strengthen self-connection, navigate life transitions, establish healthy boundaries, and cultivate a deeper sense of internal security, resilience, and self-trust. In our work together, we'll take the time to understand where you are in your life and the experiences that have shaped you. My aim to create a space where you feel seen, understood, reassured, and genuinely supported. No matter what brings you to therapy, I'm here to support you in your healing and help you reconnect with yourself and those around you. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in fostering insight, resilience, and meaningful change. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space and hold deep respect for each person’s innate capacity for growth and healing. It’s an honor to walk alongside you and support you in this process.

I approach trauma and PTSD with compassion, patience, and an understanding that healing happens at each client's own pace. My first priority is creating a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship where clients feel supported rather than overwhelmed. Together, we work to understand how past experiences continue to affect thoughts, emotions, relationships, and daily life. I use evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, and emotion regulation strategies to help clients process traumatic experiences, reduce distressing symptoms, and develop healthier coping skills. Throughout therapy, I focus on building resilience, restoring a sense of safety, and helping clients move forward with greater confidence and self-compassion.

I work with men, women, adolescents, and couples who are navigating relationship challenges, trauma, emotional overwhelm, or a desire for deeper self‑understanding. Many come to therapy wanting support in building resilience, improving communication, or finding clarity in moments of transition. I offer a grounded, validating space where clients can explore their experiences and reconnect with their strengths. I specialize in trauma work, emotional regulation, and relationship dynamics. I use CBT, mindfulness‑based therapy, EMDR, and tools from the Gottman Method and EFT to support individuals and couples. My approach is flexible and collaborative, helping clients heal, grow, and strengthen their sense of purpose. I know how hard it can be to carry things on your own or feel unsure about your next step. In our work together, you’ll have a space where you’re seen, heard, and supported as you explore what’s been weighing on you.

I use Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR along with techniques from Brainspotting and Somatic Therapy modalities. These methods allow us to explore, reprocess, and resolve the intrusive symptoms and relational disruptions that come from your trauma.

I help reactive, anxious, and chronically overwhelmed people learn how to go deep into the roots of these unhelpful patterns so they can discover a new way to show up in their life and relationships.

I work with trauma and PTSD in a thoughtful, paced, and highly individualized way. My approach begins with creating a sense of safety, trust, and emotional stability, especially for clients who may have spent years functioning well on the outside while carrying significant pain internally. Together, we explore how trauma may be affecting your nervous system, relationships, sense of self, emotional regulation, and ability to feel present in your life. I draw from evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, and other trauma-informed methods to help clients process painful experiences without becoming overwhelmed by them. The goal is not simply to revisit the past, but to reduce its emotional charge, restore a sense of control, and help you move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and inner calm.

With over 32 years of clinical experience, Amita Ghosh provides highly personalized psychotherapy for discerning individuals seeking exceptional care, depth, and discretion. She specializes in working with high-functioning professionals, executives, creatives, and individuals navigating complex professional, personal and relational challenges who value privacy, emotional intelligence, and sophisticated psychological insight. Amita is trained in EMDR, Gottman Therapy, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, integrating evidence-based approaches to support meaningful and lasting change. Her work focuses on helping clients move through trauma, relationship difficulties, anxiety, burnout, and life transitions with greater clarity, resilience, and emotional balance. In addition to her clinical work, Amita leads transformational retreats for women, creating spaces for deeper reflection, renewal, and personal growth within an atmosphere of professionalism, warmth, and complete confidentiality.

Trauma processing is important because unresolved trauma does not just disappear. It shows up in our bodies, our relationships, and the way we see ourselves. When we process trauma, we are not reliving it to make it worse. We are helping your nervous system realize that the threat is no longer happening. That creates space for you to respond instead of react, feel more grounded, and move forward without the past constantly running the present.

Hi my name is Nekea (nuh-key-yah). As a woman of color, I understand how the different parts of “who we are”, our experiences, identities, and relationships, shape the way we see and move through the world. I strive to create a space that feels safe, supportive, and real, where you can show up fully without judgment.

I take a compassionate, trauma-informed approach that focuses on creating safety, understanding the root of what you’re experiencing, and moving at a pace that feels comfortable for you. Using approaches such as IFS, CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and compassion-focused therapy, we can gently explore difficult experiences while building healthy coping tools. Progress may look like feeling more grounded, understanding yourself more deeply, managing triggers with greater confidence, and feeling more empowered in your relationships and daily life.

Are you experiencing any challenges or roadblocks that life is throwing at you right now? Are you in need of a safe sanctuary with non judgmental support through anxieties,fears,or traumas? Do you find it hard to manage your interpersonal relationships, work,and fit in self care? Seeking therapy can feel so scary, it takes so much courage and strength to step out of your comfort zone. My job is to be on the passenger side of your therapy journey, helping you find the answers within, and giving you tools to support you along the way. I am open minded, empathetic, compassionate,and have a non judgemental approach to care. I can help you find the root of your problems and dive deep to support you with finding the answers within. I like to challenge my clients, but utilizing a gentle approach. I am certified in mindfulness practices and I lean into a holistic/spiritual lens to mental health Care. I consider myself eclectic and utilize several theoretical approaches to care such as :CBT,ACT,IFS, and compassion focused.

PTSD can deeply affect how we experience the world, impacting emotions, relationships, sleep, and daily life. Having my own personal experience with trauma, I understand the importance of feeling safe, validated, and supported throughout the healing process. My approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and individualized. I work collaboratively with patients to understand their experiences, develop effective coping strategies, and create a treatment plan that may include medication management, education, and therapeutic approaches to support healing, resilience, and recovery.

My name is Nicole Bovigny, PMHNP-BC, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 22 years of nursing experience. I provide compassionate, judgment-free mental health care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, insomnia, and other concerns through personalized treatment and medication management. Having my own personal experience with mental health challenges, I understand the importance of feeling heard and supported. My goal is to create a safe space where patients feel empowered to heal and thrive. Telehealth appointments available weekdays and weekends, 10 AM–10 PM, with same-day 15-minute free consultations.

Trauma doesn’t just live in the past—it lives in the body, in our nervous system, in how we see ourselves, and how we move through the world. When trauma is unprocessed, it can quietly shape our thoughts, relationships, emotional responses, and even our health—often without us fully realizing it. Processing trauma gives us a chance to reclaim our sense of safety, identity, and control. It helps us untangle old wounds so we’re not stuck in survival mode or repeating painful patterns. This work isn’t about reliving your pain—it’s about creating space for healing, building emotional resilience, and learning how to live in the present without being overwhelmed by the past. With support, you can begin to rewrite the story trauma told you—one rooted not in fear or shame, but in strength, clarity, and self-compassion.

Hi, I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner . I’m passionate about supporting individuals through life’s challenges with empathy, clinical expertise, and a personalized approach. I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, build resilience, and work toward lasting healing and growth.