Online Trauma and PTSD therapists in Arcata, California CA
Find experienced online trauma and PTSD therapists in Arcata who provide testing, evidence-based treatment for trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and related challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Compare detailed therapist profiles and connect with a provider that’s right for you.
PTSD/Trauma
Rose Snyder, EdM, PsyD, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
I am a certified EMDR provider as well as well as a Safe and Sound Protocol and Rest and Restore Protocol provider. I have been practicing EMDR for 10+ years now and trauma and PTSD are the main reasons clients seek this type of treatment out. I have supplemented this training with extensive training in mindfulness, in polyvagal theory, in attachment dynamics in relationships, and in interpersonal therapies. Together we will discuss your particular trauma/PTSD and a path forward for healing and at a pace that works best for you.
23 Years Experience
Online in Arcata, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Growth and Change Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We take all of our clients through a foundational process that helps them bring healing and closure to trauma and pain from the past, even severe trauma. We take an integrative approach that empowers you with the tools to take charge of your life and no longer be defined by the past.
8 Years Experience
Online in Arcata, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Elizabeth Nims
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
I specialize in EMDR, a modality that can help individuals reprocess traumatic experiences and the negative beliefs and feelings that develop following these events.
7 Years Experience
Online in Arcata, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Tracy Sachs (Singh)
Therapist, MA, AMFT
I work with trauma from body and soul perspectives. By drawing upon somatic modalities, we will explore how your nervous system responded to traumatic events and work towards reintegrating the experience from a more regulated and spacious place. From a soul perspective, trauma can be understood as not having the love, support, and sense of being witnessed when a traumatic experience occurred. Together we will tend to your body and soul so that you are no longer at the mercy of trauma.
7 Years Experience
Online in Arcata, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Brandon Guin
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Traumatic experiences can leave us paralyzed and pessimistic about our future. It doesn't have to be that way. I have training in using EMDR, an evidenced-based approach to treating trauma and PTSD. This approach helps the mind and body process what has happened while decreasing the risk of re-traumatizating the individual. In this manner, the individual is able to access internal and external supports and resources for the mind and body that may not have been available during the traumatic event or events.
16 Years Experience
Online in Arcata, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Allen Shamon
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I provide psychoeducation about PTSD, helping individuals understand the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for the disorder. I also educate clients about the neurobiology of trauma, the impact of trauma on the brain and body, and common reactions to trauma. Psychoeducation helps individuals develop insight into their symptoms and empowers them to take an active role in their recovery journey.
6 Years Experience
Online in Arcata, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Susanna La
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Our traumas not only impact our internal experiences of distress but also our relationships, our work, and overall quality of life. It can be difficult to differentiate between your own survival mechanisms and the coping strategies you inherited. To prevent passing on your trauma responses to the next generation, you can unlearn what is no longer serving you while also learning new skills.
13 Years Experience
Online in Arcata, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Sandy Kong
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 119380
Trauma can be any experience that shapes the way you view, relate, and develop a relationship with yourself, others, and the world. Exposure to either one big negative event or a cumulative of small negative events can cause people to live in fear, worry, paranoia, stress, and insecurity. Healing from trauma involves a gradual process of restoring safety, processing emotions, and rebuilding connections. Key strategies in therapy with me include practicing self-compassion, grounding techniques, and establishing a support system. Healing is not linear, and it often requires avoiding self-blame, maintaining routines, setting boundaries, and addressing trauma gently over time.
11 Years Experience
Online in Arcata, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Piyola Derbarseghian- Sex & Relationship Therapist
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT
Trauma can leave lasting imprints on your mind, body, and relationships. Whether you’ve experienced a single event or ongoing trauma, I provide a safe, supportive space to process what happened and reclaim a sense of stability, connection, and self-trust. Together, we’ll work at your pace to reduce distress, increase resilience, and help you feel more grounded in the present.
4 Years Experience
Online in Arcata, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Katie Blake
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I work with individuals and couples navigating the lingering effects of past trauma, supporting them on their journey toward healing and growth. With over 12 years of experience in treating complex trauma (C-PTSD), I bring skill, insight, and empathy to the therapeutic process. I am certified in EMDR and trained in Internal Family Systems, both powerful tools for trauma recovery. As a trauma-informed clinician, I prioritize safety and collaboration, moving at a pace that feels right for you. My role is to offer a compassionate, steady presence, providing guidance and support every step of the way.
12 Years Experience
Online in Arcata, CA
PTSD/Trauma
IEMT Trauma Therapy
Hypnotherapist, C.Ht., NLP, I.E.M.T., B.T.P, Adv-EFT., CBT Specialist
IEMT is uniquely effective for trauma because it doesn’t require talking about the details. It quickly disconnects the emotional overwhelm from the memory, making the past truly feel like the past. Flashbacks and emotional hijacks are common with PTSD. IEMT works by rapidly reducing the charge behind those memories, helping your mind stop reacting as if the danger is still present.
9 Years Experience
Online in Arcata, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Melanie Goetz
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
You already have displayed such a beautiful expression of courage by seeking out support. In the beginning of therapy, we’ll build on this courage by identifying what is working for you in life right now, bringing in new resources to expand the sense of safety to live and connect. Then slowly taking little tastes of deeper, painful work, we’ll move back and forth, allowing your full being to embrace this new way of living without the added weight of judgment or pressure to live any one way. We’ll consider the stories and thoughts, the emotions, the images and picture memories, as well as, the groans, pains, and numbness of your body that are charged by fight-flight-freeze-faint energy. We’ll honor all parts of you as we work together to engage all the rules of safety and connection that you’ve learned through past experiences. We’ll consider what is and is not working well for you now, and, we’ll identify new purposes for these parts of you that honor your living and connecting now.
10 Years Experience
Online in Arcata, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Jennifer Canu
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Acknowledging an event as traumatic is scary, and it can be easy to minimize our past experiences particularly when we feel "fine". Yet one may experience a variety of mental health symptoms and/or patterns which may feel uncomfortable or interfere with various life areas. These patterns likely helped you survive the traumatic experience, yet continued despite no longer being needed. I have over 15 years experience in treating symptoms of trauma and PTSD in children, adolescents, and adults. I utilize an integrated approach, incorporating psychoeducation, parts work (IFS), EMDR therapy, mindfulness and CBT to support clients of all ages with processing the traumatic experience and integrating adaptive information and new, more effective patterns.
20 Years Experience
Online in Arcata, CA
PTSD/Trauma
David Sudyka
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Trauma can continue to affect you long after the event has passed, showing up as intrusive memories, heightened anxiety, or feeling on edge. It can impact your sense of safety and the way you move through the world. In therapy we will work at a pace that feels safe to process what you have been through while also building tools to manage symptoms. The goal is to help you feel more grounded, more in control, and less impacted by the past.
4 Years Experience
Online in Arcata, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Elaine Skoulas
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT
Trauma can shape how you think, feel, relate, and respond to the world, often long after the original events have passed. Whether rooted in childhood experiences, relational wounds, or overwhelming life events, trauma can leave the nervous system stuck in patterns of alertness, shutdown, or emotional reactivity. I integrate EMDR and Somatic Experiencing to help the nervous system process these experiences safely so you can feel more present, empowered, and connected in your life.
8 Years Experience
Online in Arcata, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Hannah Nyznyk Christian
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #133278
We offer trauma-informed therapy to help clients process past experiences safely and effectively. Treatment focuses on restoring a sense of safety and stability.
7 Years Experience
Online in Arcata, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Danielle Esses
Psychologist, PsyD
Trauma can leave you feeling on edge, emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that once made sense but no longer serve you. Therapy focuses on helping you understand the impact of what you’ve been through, strengthen your sense of safety, and move toward a life that feels less organized around survival.
8 Years Experience
Online in Arcata, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP
Clinical Health Practitioner, Board-Certified Life Care Planner
This component provide evidence based support for individuals recovering from trauma and PTSD, supporting emotional processing, coping strategies, resilience-building, and the development of safety and stability in daily life.
24 Years Experience
Online in Arcata, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Sam Naimi
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist & Psychoanalyst
Trauma f*cks with our sense of time! Psychoanalysis offers a safely curious space to explore the unconscious impacts of your traumatic experiences. Together we'll work to gently uncover hidden memories, emotional conflicts, and defense mechanisms that may be keeping you stuck. By bringing these unconscious elements to light, we can facilitate healing, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and empower you to reclaim a sense of safety and control in your life.
8 Years Experience
Online in Arcata, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Stephanie Morfitt, LCSW More Fit Mental Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
When the Past Still Feels Present
You may know, logically, that a painful experience is behind you — yet your body and mind don’t always agree. A sound, a tone of voice, or even a smell can suddenly bring back the rush of fear, shame, or helplessness. Trauma can make you feel like you’re living in survival mode, constantly alert, exhausted, or detached from yourself and others. Healing from trauma isn’t about “getting over it.” It’s about helping your brain and body learn that you are safe again.
In therapy, we’ll use a structured, evidence-based approach called TEAM-CBT combined with the Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) to calm your nervous system, rebuild trust in your body, and process painful memories at a pace that feels safe. Together, we’ll:
Understand how trauma reshapes the brain and body’s threat response
Learn grounding tools to bring the body back to the present moment
Release shame, guilt, and self-blame that often follow trauma
Rebuild a sense of safety, strength, and connection in your daily life
Transform survival skills into sources of resilience and wisdom
Our work focuses on restoring balance — helping you feel more in control, more connected, and more alive. Healing happens not by reliving the past, but by reclaiming your power in the present.
I BELIEVE:
Trauma changes how we survive, not who we are.
Safety and connection are the foundation of healing.
Your symptoms are not weakness — they’re evidence of strength and adaptation.
You can feel safe in your body again.
Compassion, not confrontation, is what restores the nervous system.
Also Integrated In Our Work:
• Interpersonal Work – to strengthen connection and empower you to be yourself using The 5 Secrets of Effective Communication
• Mindful Self-Compassion – to cultivate a gentler, kinder inner voice through the work of Dr. Kristin Neff
10 Years Experience
Online in Arcata, CA
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Arcata, California Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Arcata, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Trauma and PTSD (100%), Anxiety or Fears (84%), and Depression (71%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 84% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 71% | Depression |
| 58% | Stress |
| 54% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 52% | Self Esteem |
| 52% | Loss or Grief |