Trauma and PTSD therapists in Aliso Viejo, CA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Aliso Viejo, California 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
Jesse R Cardin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, LCSW
Traumatic experiences can continue to shape the way we think, feel, and relate long after the event has passed. Healing begins by creating a safe space to gently process those experiences and reclaim parts of yourself that may have been lost along the way.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Aliso Viejo, CA
Online in Aliso Viejo, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Dr Karen Rippy - hi since individual, marriage, children and family Therapy online and Mission Viejo office
Marriage and Family Therapist, Ph.D., LMFT ,
Trauma brings about automatic negative thinking and intense emotions. Let's decide on the right course of treatment for you. I have dealt with many clients throughout the years and have supervised therapists on different forms of managing trauma and moving from it, healing from it getting the lessons and not staying stuck.
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near Aliso Viejo, CA
Online in Aliso Viejo, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Morgan Pemberton
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR certified
If you’re struggling with complex trauma, attachment wounds, or generational trauma, healing can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. As a certified EMDR therapist, I specialize in helping individuals process deep-rooted trauma using a variety of effective techniques, including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and resourcing. By addressing both the emotional and generational aspects of your experiences, we work together to break the cycle and help you build a healthier, more connected future.
11 Years Experience
Online in Aliso Viejo, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
TREATMENT AND TOOLS FOR TRAUMA
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PH.D., IN PSYCHOANALYSIS AND NEUROSCIENCE, CERTIFIED PSYCHOANALYST, PSY.A, & LICENSED PSYCHOANALYST
PTSD requires lots of patience as the individual in treatment learns to interact with the world again. Traumatic experiences shut down everything in the person's mind/body, and in their social interactions, and create a lot of isolation. To counter all this, I recommend a unique program for each patient that includes talking at least twice a week, micro-stimulation to develop new pathways in the brain, supplements to heal the brain, music therapy (see Steven Halpern), sleep therapy, and the creation of "flow experiences" to strengthen the person's sense of self. Trauma is not easy to turn around, But, over a consistent period of time, expressing one's emotions and following a set routine (including the above), will always lead to healing.
36 Years Experience
In-Person Near Aliso Viejo, CA
Online in Aliso Viejo, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Monica M. Huston
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Trauma can affect how individuals experience safety, relationships, and themselves long after the event has passed. I provide a steady and paced approach to help process these experiences without overwhelming the system. Therapy focuses on increasing stability, understanding patterns shaped by trauma, and gradually building a greater sense of safety and integration.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Aliso Viejo, CA
Online in Aliso Viejo, 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 Aliso Viejo, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Shelby Kittinger
Psychologist, PsyD
As a trauma specialist, I provide a trauma-informed, relational space that honors both the emotional and physiological impact of trauma. Together, we attend to attachment wounds, defensive patterns, and body-based responses to foster integration, safety, and resilience.
10 Years Experience
Online in Aliso Viejo, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Mitch Keil, PsyD
Psychologist, Keil Psych Group
Trauma isn't only about what happened to you. It's also about what you had to do psychologically to survive what happened—and the ways those adaptations may still be shaping your life today.
People struggling with trauma or PTSD may experience anxiety, hypervigilance, intrusive memories, nightmares, emotional numbness, shame, anger, avoidance, or difficulty feeling safe and connected in relationships. Others don't necessarily identify themselves as traumatized at all. They simply know that certain patterns, feelings, or experiences seem to have a grip on them that they can't fully explain.
Our approach to trauma therapy is depth-oriented, relational, and carefully paced. We don't believe healing requires forcing you to repeatedly relive painful experiences before you're ready. We first work to establish safety, strengthen your ability to regulate difficult emotions, and understand the ways your mind and body learned to protect you. From there, therapy can help you process what happened, make sense of its impact, and work through the emotions and relationship patterns that remain.
We integrate psychodynamic and attachment-based therapy with evidence-informed trauma treatment, mindfulness, and practical tools for managing PTSD symptoms when helpful. The relationship with your therapist also matters. Trauma often happens in relationships, and experiencing safety, consistency, trust, and emotional understanding with another person can itself become an important part of recovery.
The goal isn't to erase what happened or return you to the person you were before it. It's to help the past become the past—something that remains part of your story without continuing to dictate your present.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Aliso Viejo, CA
Online in Aliso Viejo, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Melissa Berschauer
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
When a painful past experience keeps showing up in your present-day reactions, it can feel like you're permanently on high alert. We will work together at a pace that feels completely safe for you, often using EMDR, helping your brain and body finally register that you are out of danger.
14 Years Experience
Online in Aliso Viejo, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Sharareh Namjoo
Marriage and Family Therapist, Doctor of Psychology
Trauma can remain present long after the danger has passed, affecting your nervous system, relationships, self-worth, and sense of safety. You may experience anxiety, emotional numbness, intrusive memories, hypervigilance, shame, or patterns that once helped you survive but now keep you feeling stuck.
As a Certified EMDR Therapist and Certified Trauma Therapist, I approach healing with compassion, safety, and careful pacing. Therapy may integrate EMDR, grounding, emotional regulation, mindfulness, and inner child work. You will not be pressured to revisit painful experiences before you are ready. Together, we work to reduce trauma’s hold, restore inner security, and help you move forward with greater freedom, confidence, and connection.
26 Years Experience
Online in Aliso Viejo, CA (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Aliso Viejo, CA Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Aliso Viejo, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (64%), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (39%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (39%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
47%
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
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 64% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 32% | Somatic Therapy |
| 31% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 62% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Teen |
| 46% | Senior |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Men |
| 24% | Asian |
| 23% | Hispanic / Latino |