Online Trauma Therapy in Los Angeles & throughout California.

You are greater than the traumas you've faced

Does it feel like your life is unraveling due to the impact of trauma?

Maybe, the persistent, distressing thoughts or memories related to the traumatic event is disrupting your life on a daily basis, and affecting the quantity and quality of your sleep.

Recognizing that unhappiness weighs heavily on you may be challenging. You maybe feeling trapped in a cycle of distress and uncertain about how to manage these emotions or seek relief.

Perhaps you’re experiencing these trauma symptoms…

  • Difficulty managing emotions such as intense anger, sadness, or fear that seem overwhelming and uncontrollable.

  • Avoiding places, people, or activities that remind them of the trauma, or feeling emotionally numb and disconnected from others.

  • Feeling constantly on edge, easily startled, or having difficulty concentrating due to heightened alertness and vigilance.

  • Experiencing strained relationships with family, friends, or colleagues due to changes in mood, behavior, or communication patterns as a result of the trauma.

And perhaps someone close to you has mentioned trauma therapy, but you're hesitant, right? It might seem overwhelming and just another item to add to your already overflowing list of tasks!

Just Know:

Finding a sense of peace is possible, particularly, with the support of trauma therapy.

How I Support:

Discover Compassion &

Restore Harmony.

  • At the beginning of our trauma therapy journey, we'll meet weekly to delve into your experiences and discern your needs. Using probing questions, I'll gain understanding of your past and hopes for the future. Together, we'll set goals, acknowledging that your dedication to therapy marks an important step toward healing and growth.

  • Our next steps involve identifying areas within your control that we can work to change. Together, we'll examine patterns that may be detrimental to you and your current relationships based on past experiences.

    I will guide you in embracing authentic human emotions such as intense rage, envy, or despair, reassuring you that these feelings are normal and valid. Through this process, you'll develop greater resilience in managing and navigating these emotions.

    You'll gain clarity on yourself, your relationship needs and preferences, and learning to establish boundaries that promote balance and well-being.

  • Equipped with essential tools and skills to cultivate inner calm amidst life's challenges, you'll confidently navigate uncomfortable conversations that foster personal growth. Freed from the need to constantly defend or justify yourself, and less affected by others' reactions, you'll assertively communicate your needs and preferences while maintaining control over your responses.

    Ultimately, you'll come to understand that many beliefs about relationships formed in your past are untrue, and the survival strategies you adopted are not your fault. As you apply these newfound skills in real-life situations, fears of rejection or disapproval will diminish.

    What remains is a capacity for genuine connections and a profound understanding that the most crucial relationship is with yourself. By honoring your own needs and boundaries, you'll naturally extend that respect to others, fostering healthy and fulfilling relationships.

Release

  • Trouble focusing on tasks, memory problems, and difficulty making decisions.

  • Being constantly on alert mode and scanning the environment for potential threats.

  • Feeling overwhelmed by emotions, struggling to regulate emotions, or experiencing emotional outbursts.

  • Feeling guilty about surviving the trauma or feeling ashamed about how you reacted during the traumatic event.

  • Engaging in risky behaviors such as various substances, unsafe sex, self-harm, or reckless driving.

Reclaim

  • Times of genuine joy and delight

  • Strengthened assurance in decision-making

  • Increased inner tranquility and better regulation of emotions

  • Embracing the present moment more fully

  • Clear focus on essential priorities and what holds true value

  • Feeling profoundly secure and at peace within yourself

You deserve inner peace. 

FAQs about Trauma Therapy in California…

More questions? Check out my FAQs page.

  • Trauma can manifest in various ways, such as persistent feelings of fear or anxiety, recurring memories or nightmares about the traumatic event, emotional numbness, avoidance of reminders of the trauma, heightened reactions (like being easily startled or angered), and difficulties in relationships or daily functioning.

    If you've experienced a distressing event that continues to affect your life negatively, seeking the guidance of a mental health professional can help clarify whether trauma is a factor in your day-to-day life.

  • Trauma-focused therapy aims to help individuals process traumatic experiences and reduce their ongoing impact. Techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) are commonly used. These therapies help clients explore and reframe their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors related to the trauma, gradually desensitizing them to triggers and promoting healing.

  • Trapped trauma can manifest as intense emotions that seem uncontrollable or overwhelming, frequent distressing memories or flashbacks, physical symptoms like headaches or stomachaches, persistent feelings of guilt or shame, and a sense of detachment from oneself or others.

    It can feel like being stuck in a cycle of distress, unable to move past the traumatic experience.

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a broad therapeutic approach that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. It is effective for various mental health issues, including trauma, by addressing cognitive distortions and maladaptive behaviors.

    Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a specialized form of CBT tailored specifically for individuals who have experienced trauma, particularly children and adolescents. TF-CBT integrates trauma-specific interventions to address the unique challenges of processing traumatic memories and emotions, including exposure techniques and trauma narrative work.

    Research suggests that both CBT and TF-CBT are effective in treating trauma-related symptoms. The choice between them often depends on factors like the client's age, specific trauma history, and therapeutic goals. TF-CBT may be preferred when working directly with trauma survivors, especially children, due to its structured approach in addressing trauma-related symptoms and promoting recovery.

  • Short answer --absolutely yes! Especially if you've had these experiences before 18 years old. Because our attachment is really about how safe we feel about the world around us, based on the messages we've received.

    And what I love reminding my clients about is that secure attachment can absolutely be re-earned! Just by attending our sessions, you are already on your way towards creating meaningful change and feeling safer about the world around you.