Trauma and PTSD Therapists in California

I believe therapy begins with curiosity—about who you are, where you come from, and early life experiences that have shaped the way you move through the world. As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I view therapy through a culturally-responsive, attachment-based lens, recognizing that our past can help us better understand–not define–our present. I work collaboratively with clients to explore how early experiences and cultural influences may continue to show up in their relationships, communication, boundaries, and sense of self. As an Asian American clinician, I recognize the unique challenges many clients face when navigating cultural expectations, family obligations, acculturation experiences, and conversations surrounding mental health within their communities. I aim to provide a compassionate and culturally attuned therapeutic environment where clients feel seen, understood, and empowered. My approach is grounded in attachment-based therapy and integrates evidence-based approaches, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic therapy. I integrate these approaches thoughtfully and collaboratively, tailoring our work to your unique experiences, relationships, and goals for growth. I work with adults, couples and adolescents. Whether you are looking to address trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, identity issues, life transitions, or patterns that no longer serve you, my goal is to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships so that you can move toward greater connection, authenticity, and emotional security. When I’m not in the therapy room, you’ll often find me spending time with family, reading a good book, trying my hand at a new recipe, watching movies, or making the most of the beautiful San Diego sunshine.

Hi! I’m Dr. Chisato Hotta, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, author, speaker, and neurodivergent therapist. I’m also an ADHD mom raising autistic twin boys, the voice behind **Therapist Mama Bear & 2 Ausome Cubs**, and the co-founder and co-owner of Kindful Place Therapy Center. I provide virtual therapy for children who can participate in telehealth, teens, adults, and parents. My specialties include autism, ADHD, anxiety, overwhelm, emotional regulation, relationships, life transitions, parenting neurodivergent children, and helping parents or co-parents get on the same page. My approach is relational, trauma-informed, collaborative, and neurodiversity-affirming. I’m big on asking, **“What’s underneath this?”** Rather than simply trying to stop a behavior or “fix” a person, we’ll work together to understand what is happening, identify what you truly need, and find practical strategies that fit your actual life. What makes my work unique is the combination of clinical training and lived experience I bring into the room. Sessions with me are warm, genuine, and judgment-free. Therapy can be hard, but it doesn’t have to feel heavy ALL the time—there’s always room for a little laughter too! :) Services are available in English and Japanese.

I am a licensed practicing psychotherapist in California with 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy and consultation services to adults. I believe that life’s most difficult moments are often the catalysts for our greatest growth. My mission is to provide you with a safe, inclusive, and deeply collaborative space to explore the roots of your challenges and discover a more purposeful, fulfilling way of living. I take a holistic approach to healing, focusing on the integration of mind, body, and soul. Understanding that healing is not one-size-fits-all, I draw from specialized modalities—including Jungian Psychology, Depth Psychology, and EMDR—tailoring our work to your unique goals. In treating depression, anxiety, and trauma, our sessions may incorporate dream work, creative arts, talk therapy, and exploring the neurobiology of your attachment patterns and relationships. Together, we will work at your pace to resolve internal conflicts and release limiting patterns. I have the privilege of working with individuals from all spiritual and religious backgrounds, as well as those defining their own personal paths. Experiencing hardship can be an invitation to guide you toward a deeper level of understanding and satisfaction in your career, personal relationships, and physical intimacy. If you are ready to build a stronger sense of self and move toward a life of greater fulfillment, I invite you to contact me for a free 15-minute consultation. I look forward to connecting with you and serving as a partner on your journey.

The mental health community has been a deeply personal and meaningful space in my own life, and that experience is what inspired me to pursue a career where I could give back through compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care. Seeing firsthand how mental health challenges can impact individuals, families, and loved ones gave me a profound appreciation for the importance of feeling truly heard and supported by a provider. My background began in critical care nursing, where I developed the ability to build trust quickly and support patients through some of their most vulnerable moments. Over time I transitioned into specialized psychiatric settings including residential treatment, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs, which deepened my commitment to individualized, holistic mental health care and reinforced my belief that no two patients or healing journeys are ever the same. When working with patients, my approach combines medication management with CBT-informed techniques, supportive psychotherapy, mindfulness practices, and lifestyle strategies tailored to each individual. I have a particular passion for anxiety-related disorders and mood disorders, and I strive to make sure every patient fully understands their diagnosis and feels empowered in their treatment decisions.

At Alma de Madre, Perinatal and Postpartum Therapy is designed to support mothers navigating pregnancy, birth, and the emotional shifts that follow. Sessions focus on processing anxiety, identity changes, exhaustion, and postpartum challenges in a compassionate, judgment-free space. With trauma-informed care, mothers can reconnect with themselves, release guilt, and move toward healing while adjusting to the realities of motherhood.

Richard De La Garza provides thoughtful and professional mental health support, focusing on trauma, anxiety, depression, and personal growth. The practice takes a balanced approach that combines structure with compassion, helping individuals work through challenges with clarity and confidence. With experience supporting veterans and diverse communities, the practice offers trauma therapy in San Diego, along with specialized support for veterans, PTSD, anger management, and major life transitions. Each session is tailored to meet individual needs in a way that feels practical, respectful, and supportive. The aim is to create a comfortable space where clients can feel understood, build confidence, and make meaningful progress over time.

Jamuna Rosner is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who works with adolescents, individuals, and couples navigating relationship challenges, anxiety, attachment-related concerns, and life transitions, including blended family dynamics. Her approach is trauma-informed and attachment-based, with a focus on how early relational experiences and nervous system responses shape present-day patterns. She is trained in the Adult Attachment Repair Model (AARM), an experiential modality informed by EMDR principles, and integrates CBT, Motivational Interviewing, collaborative therapy, and IFS-informed parts work. In her work with couples, Jamuna incorporates Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method to help partners move out of cycles of conflict, improve communication, and build emotional safety and trust. Her style is collaborative, relational, and nonjudgmental, supporting clients in increasing self-awareness, emotional regulation, and more secure ways of relating.

I have 15 years of experience working in mental healthcare, with a primary focus on addictions and eating disorders. I provide individual, family, and couples therapy for those seeking support with their own addiction or the addiction of a loved one, as well as eating disorders, trauma, and fertility issues. My approach incorporates both top-down and bottom-up methods, using Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I aim to support clients in understanding their experiences while developing practical tools for healing and meaningful change.

I’m Linda Uzoukwu, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and founder of Healing Healthy Minds Nursing, Inc. I’m passionate about helping adults feel heard, understood, and supported as they navigate their mental health journey. I specialize in working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, life transitions, mood concerns, and perinatal and postpartum mental health challenges. My clinical experience has allowed me to care for individuals with a wide range of mental health needs, providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, supportive therapy, and ongoing education. What makes my approach unique is my commitment to looking beyond symptoms. I take a holistic, collaborative, and personalized approach to care, considering each person’s emotional well-being, lifestyle, relationships, stressors, and individual goals when developing a treatment plan. I believe mental health care should be a partnership, and I encourage my patients to be active participants in decisions about their treatment. My goal is to create a warm, judgment-free environment where you can feel comfortable being yourself, asking questions, and discussing your concerns openly. Whether you are seeking support for a new challenge or have been navigating mental health concerns for years, I strive to provide compassionate, evidence-based care that helps you build greater stability, resilience, and overall well-being.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist with 25 years of combined experience helping individuals, children, and families reduce trauma, relational challenges, and emotional pain. I use a strength-based approach and collaborate with each client to create an individualized treatment plan that supports healing, reduces distress, and builds resilience.