Trauma and PTSD therapists in Cambria, California CA
Trauma and PTSD
Inner Expansions Therapy Services
Counselor/Therapist
When a person experiences a single event trauma like a car accident their entire world changes almost instantly. When a person has repeated traumas over time, like a difficult childhood their outlook on the world shifts. Many trauma survivors have a hard time feeling safe and secure. Survivors may begin to feel anxious and depressed, they may have trouble sleeping or nightmares, and may experience other behavioral changes that are frightening to them and their loved ones.
When you have experienced trauma and begin to see some of the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it’s time to explore treatment so you can begin healing. The idea of therapy can sometimes feel scary and overwhelming to people with PTSD. But trauma therapy is really something that can be very empowering. With the help of a caring and qualified mental health professional the person can begin to process past events in a safe way.
Trauma therapy such as EMDR and IFS has the potential to actually change the way your brain works through what is called neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity means our brains and neural pathways (how we think and feel) can change. Through specific therapy tools and strategies we can retrain our brains to let go of the fear and begin to heal.
15 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Erik Edler
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LMFT
We live in a world where traumatic experiences are all too common. Frightening and even life-threatening events happen around us and may even invade a person's life; we call these experiences "shock trauma." Many people have also experienced "developmental trauma," when every day of growing up they faced intensely difficult circumstances. Trauma and PTSD take a terrible toll on a person's mental and emotional health and wellbeing. Generally speaking, it doesn't just go away on it's own; it requires treatment. I am here to help, and would be happy to answer any questions you have.
23 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Warner Park Recovery Center
Treatment Center, DHCS# 190116AP
Trauma and PTSD treatment at our facility is centered around providing specialized and compassionate care for individuals grappling with the aftermath of traumatic experiences. Our dedicated team of mental health professionals utilizes evidence-based therapeutic approaches, such as trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and other trauma-informed interventions. Treatment aims to help individuals process and cope with traumatic memories, manage symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and rebuild a sense of safety and control. The therapeutic process involves creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment, allowing individuals to explore and express their experiences at their own pace. Psychoeducation is integrated to enhance understanding and provide tools for managing triggers and stressors. Our comprehensive approach is designed to empower individuals on their journey toward healing and recovery from trauma, fostering long-term emotional well-being.
7 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Kim Gengler
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Trained in trauma-informed care, I help clients address both legacy and ongoing wounds that negatively impact their wellbeing and wholeness. With a focus on relational trauma and PTSD, I bring contemporary trauma approaches to my clients, including somatic psychotherapy, EMDR and Internal Family Systems. Working through emotional disregulation and disassociation, I help my clients sunset their suffering for more satisfaction in life.
5 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Dr. Cassidy Blair
Psychologist, B.A., M.A., Psy.D.
PTSD represents a unique set of causative circumstances which are accounted for in the creation of a treatment plan directed at the specific needs of the client through such approaches as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychodynamic therapy.
24 Years Experience