Trauma and PTSD therapists in Lakeside, CA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Lakeside, 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
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 Lakeside, CA (Online Only)
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 Lakeside, CA
Online in Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, CA
Online in Lakeside, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Tendril Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Trauma can leave the body and mind on edge, shaping how we feel, think, and relate. At Tendril, we create a space where these experiences can be safely explored, patterns can be understood, and new ways of coping and connecting can emerge. Ultimately, allowing healing to unfold at your pace.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Lakeside, CA
Online in Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, CA
Online in Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, CA
Online in Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, CA
Online in Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, CA
Online in Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, CA
Online in Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, CA
Online in Lakeside, CA
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Lakeside, CA Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Lakeside, 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 (40%), 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
| 72% |
Female |
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| 23% |
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) |
| 40% | 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 |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 34% | Men |
| 24% | Asian |
| 24% | Hispanic / Latino |