Trauma and PTSD therapists in Los Osos, California CA
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
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
Brett Ryan
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #128956
I am a Certified EMDR Therapist. Often times people who have experienced trauma continue to be plagued by disturbing images, beliefs or feelings that make it difficult to enjoy life, and sometimes experience overwhelming anxiety. I try help clients process their past trauma to where it is no longer disturbing and the find freedom from what happened.
2 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Cait Glenn
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
You keep trying to move on and be present in today, but the past keeps pulling you back in. Memories, fears and worries are constantly present. The past doesn’t have to define you, it’s a part of your story, but you are not what happened to you. I can help you reclaim your life and begin to feel fulfilled, connected and joyful.
11 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Victoria Miller
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
CPT helps people recognize how trauma has changed their view about themselves, others, and the world. CPT teaches people to recognize the negative thoughts that are created by the trauma. These thoughts are called "stuck points" in CPT because they keep people stuck and get in the way of recovery from PTSD (from the National Center for PTSD (.gov))
18 Years Experience