Trauma and PTSD therapists in Los Angeles, CA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Los Angeles, 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
Stephanie Morfitt, LCSW More Fit Mental Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
When the Past Still Feels Present
You may know, logically, that a painful experience is behind you — yet your body and mind don’t always agree. A sound, a tone of voice, or even a smell can suddenly bring back the rush of fear, shame, or helplessness. Trauma can make you feel like you’re living in survival mode, constantly alert, exhausted, or detached from yourself and others. Healing from trauma isn’t about “getting over it.” It’s about helping your brain and body learn that you are safe again.
In therapy, we’ll use a structured, evidence-based approach called TEAM-CBT combined with the Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) to calm your nervous system, rebuild trust in your body, and process painful memories at a pace that feels safe. Together, we’ll:
Understand how trauma reshapes the brain and body’s threat response
Learn grounding tools to bring the body back to the present moment
Release shame, guilt, and self-blame that often follow trauma
Rebuild a sense of safety, strength, and connection in your daily life
Transform survival skills into sources of resilience and wisdom
Our work focuses on restoring balance — helping you feel more in control, more connected, and more alive. Healing happens not by reliving the past, but by reclaiming your power in the present.
I BELIEVE:
Trauma changes how we survive, not who we are.
Safety and connection are the foundation of healing.
Your symptoms are not weakness — they’re evidence of strength and adaptation.
You can feel safe in your body again.
Compassion, not confrontation, is what restores the nervous system.
Also Integrated In Our Work:
• Interpersonal Work – to strengthen connection and empower you to be yourself using The 5 Secrets of Effective Communication
• Mindful Self-Compassion – to cultivate a gentler, kinder inner voice through the work of Dr. Kristin Neff
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA 90066
Online in Los Angeles, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Tara Maazel
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PN1-NC
Trauma can alter our nervous systems, sometimes to the point where you can feel alienated in your own body. We will practice strategies to befriend your nervous system again and help you feel more connected and embodied. Sometimes self-limiting beliefs can keep us repeating the same cycles inadvertently. We will work collaboratively towards unraveling old narratives and ineffective cycles that may feel stagnating. I use Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) to help you gain a deeper understanding of the purpose of certain protective mechanisms so that you can perhaps relate to them in a different way and create new neural pathways. I also offer EMDR for processing traumatic memories and CBT for learning skills to challenge automatic reactions. For those who are interested, I can guide you through creative expression exercises to help you engage with challenges from a different kind of portal and build new perspectives.
9 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Elaine Skoulas
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT
Trauma can shape how you think, feel, relate, and respond to the world, often long after the original events have passed. Whether rooted in childhood experiences, relational wounds, or overwhelming life events, trauma can leave the nervous system stuck in patterns of alertness, shutdown, or emotional reactivity. I integrate EMDR and Somatic Experiencing to help the nervous system process these experiences safely so you can feel more present, empowered, and connected in your life.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA 90034
Online in Los Angeles, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Lori Lynn Mann
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Psy.D.
I work with trauma and PTSD in a mult-pronged approach through guided breathwork, meditation, mindfulness, tapping technique, working through the narrative, managing the body's fight or flight response.
14 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
David Strah
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I completed a year-long trauma and somatic training and can use EMDR for clients suffering from trauma and PTSD
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA 90004
Online in Los Angeles, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Stephanie Brumfield
Therapist, LCSW
In navigating the healing journey from trauma and PTSD, my practice honors the profound insight that healing transcends the physical and psychological realms, reaching deep into the spiritual fabric of our being. Guided by Peter Levine's understanding that trauma's impact is less about the events themselves and more about what we hold inside without an empathetic witness, I integrate a spiritual lens that enriches the therapeutic process. This approach is not only about storytelling and witnessing but also involves the sacred work of soul retrieval—reclaiming the pieces of the self that were lost or disassociated in the wake of traumatic experiences.
Specializing in childhood trauma, complex trauma, and PTSD, I offer a compassionate, spiritually informed space where individuals can explore and articulate their deepest wounds and embark on a path of profound transformation. This journey is about giving voice to the inner child's silenced pain and facilitating soul retrieval, which empowers healing at the most integral levels of one's being. By incorporating spiritual practices and perspectives, I help clients connect with their inner wisdom and the universal energies that support their healing process.
For parents navigating the dual challenges of healing their trauma while breaking cycles of pain, my approach provides not just therapeutic support but spiritual guidance, aiding them in reparenting themselves and fostering a healing environment for their families. Echoing Maya Angelou's words on the agony of untold stories, my aim is to ensure these stories are not only heard but deeply seen through a spiritual lens, facilitating a healing process that leads to liberation, soul retrieval, and a reconnection with one's authentic self. This holistic, spiritually enriched approach invites individuals to reclaim their story, their spirit, and their path forward, embodying resilience and renewal.
8 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Mary Mallinson Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I specialize in trauma therapy using EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic approaches to help process past experiences. Therapy focuses on reducing symptoms of PTSD while supporting nervous system regulation, integration, and long-term healing.
5 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Lisa Paer
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, EMDR Certified
I provide trauma therapy that can help you heal from the wounds of the past and live a more fulfilling life. My service is based on a technique called EMDR, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR is a proven method that can help you process your traumatic memories and reduce their negative impact on your present and future. It can help you feel less distressed, more confident, and more in control of your emotions and reactions to triggers. Whether you've experienced a single event or a series of traumas, I can help you work through them. I'm a trauma-informed therapist who will create a safe and supportive space for you to work through your past, enhance your coping skills, and improve your quality of life.
11 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Jeremy Rhoades
Counselor/Therapist, MFT, LPCC, Harm Reduction Specialist, Psychedelic Integration Consultant
Trauma and PTSD can be a portal to new possibilities in the present moment. We can work with trauma and PTSD directly to transmute the energy of being victimized, so that you are not stuck in the story of the trauma, but rather able to acknowledge the difficulty and see how it transports you into the next phase of your life. Or, if it is too difficult to approach it directly, we can slowly build acceptance techniques and see what tools help to mitigate the intensity.
14 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Heidi Hartston
Psychologist, PhD
A traumatic experience can reset your nervous system to be chronically hyper-vigilant as if another dangerous situation is right around the corner. Chronic hypervigilance can have you on guard all the time, over-reactive, easily offended or startled, sleep deprived and feeling alone and unsupported. It is exhausting and unsustainable to live that way. And it can shut down your creativity, playfullness, relationships and physical health too. I can work with you to process trauma, anger and grief. And I can help you learn to ease your nervous system back into a more relaxed state. I combine insightful, caring depth work with evidence based techniques that effectively free you from past traumas, self-sabotaging patterns, and help you to build the balanced, happy life you deserve.
35 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Daniel Slavin
Marriage and Family Therapist
I work with trauma and PTSD in a gentle, structured, and trauma-informed way. Therapy focuses on restoring a sense of safety, processing overwhelming experiences at a manageable pace, and helping clients feel more grounded, present, and in control of their lives.
41 Years Experience
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA 90291
Online in Los Angeles, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Erin Powers
Counselor/Therapist, APCC 9590
I am trauma-informed and have 5+ years of experience in working with people who have experienced PTSD.
6 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Arazeli Wagner
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
I support adults who are healing from trauma and PTSD, including experiences rooted in childhood, relationships, or family systems. Trauma can show up as emotional overwhelm, hypervigilance, shutdown, or difficulty feeling safe in your body or relationships. Therapy focuses on building safety, awareness, and new ways of responding with greater choice and self-trust.
10 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Wyatt Okeefe
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, LPCC
I work with adults who have experienced trauma and are coping with its lasting emotional and psychological effects. Therapy may address PTSD symptoms, anxiety, depression, intrusive memories, nightmares, avoidance, emotional distress, dissociation, and difficulties with trust or relationships. Together, we work to develop greater safety and stability, strengthen coping and grounding skills, process traumatic experiences when appropriate, and support recovery and renewed well-being.
28 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
David Andreone
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MFT
Accessing, unlocking and processing traumatic memories are the start to healing. Exposure therapy and talk therapy are my two main modes of healing as it pertains to trauma. It's tough to revisit, but I'll go there with you and guide you back to recovery.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA 90036
Online in Los Angeles, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Marcelle Little
Marriage and Family Therapist, MPH, MA
My belief is that we all have experienced some sort of trauma whether it is chronic or acute. The vicious cycle of repeating the same experience over and over again, whether in the mind or physically, is exhausting, not to mention harmful. Through a trauma-informed approach, we take it slow to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, our calm state, to change the chemistry in our mind and body, learning self-regulating techniques to eventually integrate the experience.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA
Online in Los Angeles, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Emily Miles
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I have training in CBT and CPT for trauma. This involved examining how self and other beliefs have been impacting, learning about trauma processing and healing parts of yourself.
10 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
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 in Los Angeles, CA 90026
Online in Los Angeles, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Amber McKinney-Morgan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW
Trauma can affect how you think, feel, and experience the world long after the event has passed. I specialize in trauma-informed care using EMDR, somatic approaches, and parts work to help process and integrate these experiences. Therapy is paced and collaborative, helping you move from survival toward a greater sense of safety and empowerment.
8 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Sean Sprigle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
I have recovered my own trauma prior to becoming a trauma specialist. I suffered from PTSD my entire life without knowing what was wrong with me, but I don’t live with PTSD anymore. I am no longer traumatized and I can help you get there as well.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA 90026
Online in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles has one of the highest concentrations of therapists in the United States, with a culture that broadly embraces personal growth, self-development, and long-term therapeutic work. The entertainment industry generates distinct demand for therapists who understand performance anxiety, identity, the psychological pressures of creative careers, and the particular challenges of fame and public scrutiny. LA's extraordinary diversity means therapists fluent in Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, Farsi, Armenian, and Tagalog are all abundant, making culturally matched care particularly accessible. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the UCLA Health system anchor institutional mental health services across the Los Angeles basin.
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Los Angeles, CA Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Los Angeles, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (62%), Psychodynamic Therapy (41%), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (38%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
38%
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
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 62% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Somatic Therapy |
| 31% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 60% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Teen |
| 48% | Senior |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Men |
| 25% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 23% | Asian |