Trauma and PTSD therapists in Castaic, CA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Castaic, 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.
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 Castaic, CA
Online in Castaic, CA
Danielle Walker
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
With safety and care at the center, I help clients process difficult experiences, reconnect with themselves, and reclaim a sense of strength and stability.
7 Years Experience
Online in Castaic, CA (Online Only)
Create You Therapy Services
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I work with clients experiencing trauma and PTSD using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach. Therapy focuses on reducing symptoms, increasing emotional regulation, and supporting healing in a safe, supportive environment that honors each client’s unique experiences.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Castaic, CA
Online in Castaic, CA
Jennifer Sato-Veloz
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
It is important to connect with a therapist with whom you can experience a sense of safety and connection when healing from trauma. I specialize in addressing experiences of trauma, adverse childhood experiences and attachment/relational traumas of early childhood.
17 Years Experience
Online in Castaic, CA (Online Only)
Tanya Samuelian
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.S., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Trauma isn’t always loud—it can live quietly beneath high achievement, control, or emotional distance. Many high-functioning individuals carry past wounds that continue to impact their relationships, self-worth, or sense of safety. I offer a compassionate, trauma-informed space to process what’s been buried, reconnect with your inner world, and move toward lasting healing and integration. You don’t have to carry it alone.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Castaic, CA
Online in Castaic, CA
Eliana Kohanzad
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MDR
As a therapist specializing in trauma recovery, I provide a safe and compassionate space for individuals to heal from past experiences. Together, we'll explore the impact of trauma on your life, emotions, and relationships. Using evidence-based therapies such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), or narrative therapy, I'll help you process and integrate painful memories. We'll work at your pace to build resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, and restore a sense of safety and control. My goal is to empower you to reclaim your life from the effects of trauma, cultivate self-compassion, and foster meaningful connections with others. Let's embark on this journey towards healing and renewed hope together.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Castaic, CA
Online in Castaic, CA
Sam Naimi
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, 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
In-Person Near Castaic, CA
Online in Castaic, CA
Elnaz Mayeh (WellBeCounseling)
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR Trained
I specialize in helping people heal from trauma and PTSD in a way that feels safe, empowering, and paced for you. Trauma can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself and the world, but recovery is absolutely possible. My approach combines a humanistic, compassionate presence with evidence-based tools like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help your mind and body process what’s been stuck. We’ll work together to release old wounds, rebuild a sense of safety, and move toward a life where you feel grounded, whole, and in control again.
9 Years Experience
Online in Castaic, CA (Online Only)
Kristin Robert
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
Trauma can remain active long after the event has ended, shaping the nervous system’s expectations of safety, danger, trust, and control. PTSD may appear through intrusive memories, nightmares, avoidance, emotional numbness, hypervigilance, irritability, shame, or a body that continues reacting as though the threat is still present. Treatment is not about forcing disclosure or repeatedly reliving what happened before adequate stability exists. The work begins by strengthening safety and regulation, then carefully addressing the memories, beliefs, and protective responses that keep the past organized as a present danger. The goal is not to erase the experience, but to help the mind and body recognize that it is no longer happening and restore the capacity for connection, choice, and fuller participation in life.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Castaic, CA
Online in Castaic, CA
Bruce L. Whitney
Psychologist, Ph.D., QME
Evaluation and treatment of all major mental and emotional disorders, with focused expertise in: depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, dissociative disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), sexual trauma victims, marital and relationship issues, educational and executive coaching.
37 Years Experience
In-Person Near Castaic, CA
Online in Castaic, CA
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Castaic, CA Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Castaic, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Psychodynamic Therapy (40%), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (39%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
49%
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
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 39% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Somatic Therapy |
| 32% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 60% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Teen |
| 48% | Senior |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Men |
| 25% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 24% | Asian |