Trauma and PTSD therapists in La Mesa, CA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in La Mesa, 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
Tara McGrath
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I have a special focus on religious trauma and related issues. I am EMDR trained and for some, this will be the main approach to therapy. However, it is not my only approach. Religious trauma is usually a complex trauma, or as I often say, trauma by 1000 paper cuts. Therefore, it's important for us to build trust and rapport, and to go slow.
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Mesa, CA
Online in La Mesa, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Hayden Dover
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT, CST
Trauma can affect the body, emotions, relationships, sexuality, trust, identity, and the ability to feel present in your own life. My approach is grounded, respectful, and body-aware. I work with clients to understand how past experiences may still be shaping present patterns, while supporting greater awareness, regulation, choice, and connection. The work is not about forcing the past open. It is about creating enough safety and understanding for meaningful change.
22 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Mesa, CA
Online in La Mesa, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Matthew Bishop
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Doctorate in Behavioral Health Leadership
Trauma changes the way the nervous system reacts to the world. My approach helps clients feel safe again in their own bodies and regain a sense of choice in how they live, rather than feeling stuck in old survival patterns.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Mesa, CA
Online in La Mesa, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Nora Katz
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Founder and Clinical Director, Inner Compass Psychotherapy
Earlier experiences can keep shaping how you react long after you thought you had moved past them. I use EMDR and parts work, inside a steady relationship, so painful memories can finally settle instead of running the show.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Mesa, CA
Online in La Mesa, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Inner Compass Psychotherapy
Therapist, Group Practice | Clinical Director: Nora Katz, LCSW
Trauma can live in the body as much as in memory. Our clinicians draw on EMDR (EMDRIA-approved basic training), IFS, somatic work, and TF-CBT, always at a pace that feels safe enough for you.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Mesa, CA
Online in La Mesa, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Karina Rivera
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC 14780, supervised by Nora Katz, LCSW 112300
Painful experiences can stay with you in ways that are hard to explain. I use trauma-focused CBT and a patient, steady pace so you can make sense of what happened and feel safer in your own life.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Mesa, CA
Online in La Mesa, CA
PTSD/Trauma
A Place of Growth
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Trauma focused therapists who are trained in evidenced-based practices that work both online as well as in the office in San Diego. TF-CBT, Prolonged Exposure as well as Cognitive Processing Therapy to work through your trauma/PTSD in therapy in San Diego and online.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Mesa, CA
Online in La Mesa, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Stephanie Sandoval - COLLECTIVE SPACE THERAPY
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Are you experiencing an overwhelming amount of stress that exceeds your ability to cope? With extensive training and experience working in a Los Angeles-based group practice and a comprehensive residential addiction treatment center, my specializations include expertise in Trauma and PTSD. I offer a 15 min free consultation, feel free to reach out to see if we're a good fit!
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Mesa, CA
Online in La Mesa, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Tracy Mallett
Psychologist, Psy.D., L.M.F.T., Licensed Psychologist
Experiencing trauma can have lasting effects on your emotions, thoughts, and relationships. I specialize in helping adults, adolescents, and families who have experienced traumatic events, including childhood adversity, accidents, medical trauma, abuse, or other significant life stressors.
Therapy provides a safe, structured environment to process distressing experiences, understand how trauma affects daily functioning, and develop coping strategies to regain control and stability. I integrate evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, and EMDR-informed strategies, tailored to each client’s needs and pace.
In our work together, you will learn tools for managing anxiety, hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts, and emotional dysregulation. Therapy also focuses on rebuilding trust, enhancing self-compassion, and improving relationships that may have been impacted by trauma.
My goal is to help clients move from surviving to thriving—reducing the hold of traumatic experiences while fostering resilience, empowerment, and a sense of safety in daily life. Recovery is a process, and I guide each client with compassion, structure, and clinically grounded support throughout the journey.
22 Years Experience
Online in La Mesa, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Nekea Strong (Abundant Life Therapy)
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT, APCC
I support clients impacted by trauma and PTSD by creating a safe, steady space to process their experiences at a pace that feels manageable. Together, we work to understand trauma responses, build coping tools, and restore a sense of safety and control. My goal is to help clients feel more grounded, empowered, and supported as they move forward in life.
3 Years Experience
Online in La Mesa, CA (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in La Mesa, CA Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in La Mesa, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Psychodynamic Therapy (39%), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (39%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Accept insurance
37%
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
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 39% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 34% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Somatic Therapy |
| 31% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 62% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Teen |
| 47% | Senior |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 34% | Men |
| 24% | Asian |
| 24% | Hispanic / Latino |