Online Trauma and PTSD therapists in Costa Mesa, California CA
Find experienced online trauma and PTSD therapists in Costa Mesa 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
Empowered Wellbeing, Decolonizing Intersectional and Integrative Complex Trauma & Dissociation Recovery Support
Life Coach, view my credentials online at: www.recoveringfromwithin.com/credentialslongform
We bring 14+ years of experience with complex trauma, dissociation care and recovery, memory reconsolidation and other neurodevelopmental care, attachmemt care and support... We specialize in CSAS - Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Colonial and/or Narcissistic/Trauma Recovery. Our approach is systems and neurodevelopmental and at times ethnotraditional/ecorelational based. We bring compassion and empathy to trauma recovery support. There is a deep understanding of the internal and external affects of trauma recovery. Care providers are sometimes also survivors who have been through the recovery and have deep compassion for the process. We look at and work with intersectional issues of oppression. We also recognize many instances of socially derived trauma are intergenerational, lateralized and or oppressive and ongoing, clients are often addressing childhood, as well as, adult trauma from a non-self-shaming compassion based approach such as, Intersectional Care, Parts Work including TIST -- Trauma Informed Stabilization Theory, IFS -- Internal Family Systems; Somatic Work and distance CranioSacral; DBR, Polyvagal and Attachment Theory based approaches... non dominant handwriting, addiction care, memory reconsolidation and existential/coherence level care. We also integrate understanding of Transformative and Social Justice to bring awareness to internalized oppression that can keep survivors looped into dangerous experiences. We have a decolonizing orientation to care! This work is a special calling, during and post trauma recovery, folks may even feel more affirmed and move towards creative and fulfilling Self actualization in their process. We welcome POC and GM folks with intersecting care needs. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions.
15 Years Experience
Online in Costa Mesa, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Melissa Quinn Pollock
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I work with clients who are seeking formal trauma treatment (CPT) or need a therapist with a trauma-informed background to best understand their worldview.
13 Years Experience
Online in Costa Mesa, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Megie Shean
Psychologist, PsyD
I have spent my career supporting those after trauma - including combat Veterans, sexual assault survivors, and women following birth trauma. I understand trauma's impact on your ability to engage in life and work to TREAT trauma, which is possible. You can get back to trusting others, feeling safe in your world, making decisions, and engaging fully in your days.
7 Years Experience
Online in Costa Mesa, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Ryan James Carroll
Therapist, AMFT, APCC
With trauma-informed care, I offer a safe space to process traumatic experiences. Using somatic awareness, parts work, and present-moment techniques, we address triggers, release stored tension, and move toward healing and integration.
3 Years Experience
Online in Costa Mesa, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Lisa Abdilova Andresen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
The links between trauma and achievement spotlight the success stories of people who've endured difficult pasts. Through resilience and resourcefulness, some persevered and found success as an outlet for improving self-esteem. How else could you have filled the void of highly critical, emotionally unavailable parents? The trouble is that success may be tough to integrate and truly celebrate as your own, no matter how impressive your resume gets. Fortunately, recovery from trauma is very possible and with time, can foster post-traumatic growth which leads to a more fulfilling life and meaningful relationships. My clinical approach includes Internal Family Systems which explores how different parts of you protect and serve you. Trauma-Focused CBT also helps unravel core-beliefs that may complicate your relationship with yourself, your ability to trust others, or see the world as a safe place.
9 Years Experience
Online in Costa Mesa, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Alicia Stalker-Gallichio LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, SAP
At Alicia Stalker LMFT, we understand that trauma can leave lasting scars, often impacting your daily life, relationships, and overall well-being, Whether you've experienced a single traumatic event or ongoing adversity, the effects of trauma and PTSD can be overwhelming,
21 Years Experience
Online in Costa Mesa, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Robyn Holmes-Cannon
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Trauma is painful and often very hard to overcome without some form of help. The approach I use is client-centered, meaning we work through your experiences at a pace that feels safe to you and in a way that is empowering and offers ongoing resources. The treatment methods most often practiced are EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Internal Family Systems, The Flash Technique and Emotional Freedom Technique, all proven, highly effective trauma-informed approaches.
25 Years Experience
Online in Costa Mesa, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Erika Shershun
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I haven't met a client who couldn't benefit from some degree of healing from trauma, whether relational, developmental, systemic, big T, complex trauma, PTSD... we all carry trauma in varying degrees until we're able to integrate it. My work is trauma informed, with a foundation in somatic psychotherapy which is needed for lasting results - trauma impacts the body as well as the brain. If you ignore the body in therapy the thoughts and emotions may improve for a time, but the patterns of constriction that impact the body will remain and sooner or later the distressing thoughts and emotions will return. I also draw on EMDR, neurobiology, energy psychology, self-compassion, mindfulness and other modalities. My work is compassionate yet direct and results driven.
13 Years Experience
Online in Costa Mesa, CA (Online Only)
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 Costa Mesa, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Amenah Arman
Therapist, MS-CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, Nationally Certified Counselor
Trauma can shape how the nervous system responds to stress, relationships, and responsibility long after the original experience has passed. For many high-performing professionals, creatives, and leaders, trauma may show up as hypervigilance, emotional shutdown, perfectionism, or a constant sense of pressure to stay in control. Through trauma-informed therapy, narrative work, and nervous system regulation, we focus on helping the body and mind process unresolved experiences so you can feel safer, more grounded, and more present in your life and work.
7 Years Experience
Online in Costa Mesa, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Lois Nightingale
Psychologist, MA, Ph.D.
I have been working with PTSD clients for over 30 years. I was trained in EMDR by Dr. Shapiro and have been re-certified over the years. Nightmares, flashbacks, poor concentration, anxiety and avoidant behaviors may all be a part of PTSD. I also offer Ketamine Assisted Therapy in partnership with Journey Clinical, for eligible clients suffering from PTSD.
43 Years Experience
Online in Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Elizabeth Vahdatpour
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I have assisted several clients in processing and coping with Trauma and PTSD throughout my career. Trauma is complicated and shows up in ways we may not understand at times. To work on processing trauma, we will first discuss education about how trauma impacts our nervous system and behavioral patterns. Then we will focus on processing your story. As we discuss difficult topics, I will be sure to practice coping skills with you in session, so that when you leave session, you are prepared to address any triggers that may arise.
9 Years Experience
Online in Costa Mesa, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Melissa Klass M.A., LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT #119163
Something bad happens, nothing good follows, and everyone pretends it's okay. This simple series of events can lead to lasting emotional and physical symptoms. Sometimes the symptoms make us feel crazy. Let me assure you, you are not crazy and you are not alone. I am trained in a trauma treatment technique called eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), that can allow for integration of traumatic memories into one's healthy and coherent narrative. I would be honored to provide you a safe space to work through the painful experiences that just won't seem to go away.
10 Years Experience
Online in Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa, CA
PTSD/Trauma
David Gumpert
Psychologist, PsyD
Trauma is not limited to specific big life events that are obvious to everyone. Trauma can be chronic experiences in childhood of feeling dismissed, overlooked, or of being exposed to highly chaotic environments. Trauma isn't only about events that happened in the past, but how it can shape our nervous system and cause us to not trust others. Acceptance and commitment therapy can be highly effective in developing strategies to make sense of and move forward from trauma.
5 Years Experience
Online in Costa Mesa, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Daniele Levy, Bay Area Cognitive Therapy
Psychologist, PhD, MBA
In treating trauma and PTSD, I use Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), a proven, structured approach that helps individuals reframe and process their traumatic experiences. Through this evidence-based treatment, we work together to challenge unhelpful beliefs about safety, power, trust, esteem and intimacy, and process the emotions tied to the trauma. By focusing on these areas, CPT helps reduce symptoms of PTSD and empowers clients to regain control over their lives, improving emotional resilience and overall well-being.
17 Years Experience
Online in Costa Mesa, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Cindy Lee Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
I specialize in working with adults experiencing trauma and PTSD, including symptoms such as intrusive memories, emotional reactivity, avoidance, hypervigilance, dissociation, and difficulty feeling safe in relationships or in one’s own body. Trauma can result from a single overwhelming event or from repeated or developmental experiences that shape how the nervous system responds to stress over time.
My approach is trauma-informed, paced, and focused on resolving symptoms at their root rather than only managing them. I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and the Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM) to help process traumatic experiences in a way that reduces emotional intensity and supports integration. These modalities work directly with how trauma is stored in the brain and nervous system, allowing for meaningful change without requiring you to repeatedly relive distressing material.
I also integrate nervous system regulation and attachment-based work, with a strong emphasis on establishing internal safety, increasing capacity for emotional tolerance, and rebuilding a sense of stability and trust in self and others. Therapy is carefully paced and collaborative, with attention to maintaining regulation throughout the process.
Many clients come to me feeling stuck in survival responses that persist long after the trauma has ended. Through this work, clients often experience fewer trauma symptoms, improved emotional regulation, and a greater sense of groundedness, safety, and connection in daily life.
5 Years Experience
Online in Costa Mesa, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Arielle Grossman
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Trauma is the invisible wound we all carry. Working with me, I will help you understand what trauma is, how it impacts the body, build active body awareness and coping skills around it. Trauma can feel like a scary word and meaning. But what happened to you, does not define you and you have the power to change the story surrounding this trauma wound.
11 Years Experience
Online in Costa Mesa, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Ross Kellogg, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Individual, Marriage, and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Single event trauma and long-term developmental trauma in childhood can each be overwhelming experiences that bring about an overwhelming set of symptoms that often end in a lot of isolation for the traumatized person. Therapy can help you re-engage with people and life again. A multi modality approach including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy couples with Object Relations Therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy can often be an effective method for managing symptoms, getting back to feeling good, and accepting the full impact and meaning of the traumatic event(s).
12 Years Experience
Online in Costa Mesa, CA (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Costa Mesa, California Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Costa Mesa, 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 |
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| 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 |