Trauma Focused Therapists in California

No one knows how much you struggle inside. Despite appearing to lead a very successful life, you face a lot of stress, anxiety, and sadness that your friends, family and work colleagues would be surprised to learn. You sense that a painful experience from the past is impacting your present, but don't know how. Since you’re the type of person who can typically find yourself out of anything, it's surprising and frustrating that you haven't found a way out yet. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right psychotherapist. I work with high achievers who struggle with perfectionism, stress, anxiety and depression. I help my clients develop a healthy inner voice, learn their boundaries, and achieve a balance between helping others and themselves. I am extensively trained and have treated a myriad of clients who have faced stress, anxiety, treatment-resistant depression and trauma. As a former corporate marketing and business development executive, I understand both the internal and external pressures placed on you to succeed. Like you, I worked in demanding, high-performance environments across investment banking, digital marketing, and technology. I hold business degrees from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business and Harvard Business School. My empathic approach marries a traditional in-depth psychological approach with modern neuroscience and evidence-based research, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Relational Life Therapy (RLT). I received my Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University and hold a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania as well as an MBA from Harvard Business School.

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.

Grant is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who helps individuals, couples, adolescents, and families navigate life's challenges with greater self-awareness, connection, and resilience. He believes therapy is a collaborative process where clients can safely explore their emotions, relationships, and life experiences while developing a deeper understanding of themselves and what matters most to them. Drawing from approaches such as AEDP, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Family Systems, and EMDR, Grant tailors treatment to each client's unique needs and goals. Whether addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions, or questions of identity and purpose, he provides a compassionate and holistic space for healing, growth, and meaningful change.

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 am a clinical psychologist practicing in West Los Angeles, with a foundation in psychoanalytic therapy. I earned my doctorate from the California Institute of Integral Studies and completed postdoctoral training at the Wright Institute Los Angeles. In my clinical work I demonstrate careful listening, conceptual rigor, and sustained attention to unconscious processes, language, and relational dynamics. I am particularly interested in how symptoms, impasses, and forms of suffering are structured, and in how meaning emerges over time through the analytic process. I value approaches that resist quick reassurance or technique-driven solutions in favor of patience, precision, and respect for the client's subjectivity. In the consulting room, I provide an environment where complexity can be thought rather than reacted to. My work emphasizes tolerating uncertainty, attending to transference and resistance, and remaining ethically responsive to power, dependency, and responsibility as they arise in treatment. I offer individual and group therapy for teens and adults, with in-person sessions in Beverly Hills and telehealth throughout California. Clinical supervision is also available.

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.

Are you finding it difficult to form or maintain meaningful relationships? Struggling with self-esteem, anxiety, or feeling like you're not “enough” no matter how much you achieve? Perhaps you appear successful on the outside, but inside, you're overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or simply not feeling like yourself. You’re not alone and you don’t have to navigate this alone either. You may have tried to manage things on your own, ignoring the signs, pushing through, hoping things will get better. But if you're reading this, something inside you knows it's time for a different approach. Therapy can be that turning point. Together, we’ll work to understand what's beneath the surface and begin to build a more empowered, fulfilling life. As an immigrant from Central America, I deeply understand the cultural pressures, generational expectations, and identity struggles that can weigh heavily on us. I also know the courage it takes, especially in communities where therapy is often stigmatized to ask for help. There is nothing weak about seeking support. In fact, it’s one of the bravest things you can do for yourself. I provide a warm, non-judgmental space where your lived experiences are acknowledged and honored. My trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach ensures that therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all. Your story is unique, and the healing process should reflect that. I work with adults navigating: Anxiety, depression, and emotional overwhelm Relationship and attachment challenges Grief, loss, and life transitions First-generation identity struggles and intergenerational trauma Immigration-related stress and cultural adjustment Burnout, perfectionism, and low self-worth, even in high-achieving individuals The emotional impact of racism and systemic oppression on BIPOC communities Whether you're seeking clarity, connection, or peace of mind, we’ll co-create a path that aligns with your values and goals.