Trauma and PTSD therapists in Malibu, CA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Malibu, 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.
Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Trauma treatment at TrueMe Counseling focuses on nervous system healing, emotional processing, and restoring a sense of safety. We use trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Malibu, CA
Online in Malibu, CA
Sloane Fabricius
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, Clinical Supervisor
My hope and intent is for you to feel heard, seen, supported and hopeful about you and your circumstances. Van Gogh said it best, "I feel there is nothing more truly artistic than loving people." Our creative collaboration will equip you in getting your needs met in healthy ways.
29 Years Experience
In-Person Near Malibu, CA
Online in Malibu, 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 Malibu, CA
Online in Malibu, 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 Malibu, CA
Online in Malibu, CA
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 Malibu, CA
Online in Malibu, 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 Malibu, CA (Online Only)
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 Malibu, 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 Malibu, CA
Online in Malibu, CA
Linda Owen
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
I have had the honor of working as a Therapist for over 20 years. I have been privileged to share the life challenges and successes of hundreds of people. I am excited to have a profession where there are growth opportunities and effective tools available to help others to improve their lives.
40 Years Experience
In-Person Near Malibu, CA
Nicole Bermensolo
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., AMFT
Whether it was at the hands of a narcissistic parent or abusive partner, I specialize in helping clients overcome trauma resulting from interpersonal relationships. Using a combination of EMDR and talk therapy, we work together to calm that ever-present sense of uneasiness, regain a feeling of safety, and learn to trust in your own judgement. I am living proof that you can overcome abuse and trauma to live a rich and fulfilling life on your own terms.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Malibu, CA
Online in Malibu, CA
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Malibu, CA Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Malibu, 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
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
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 |
| 32% | 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 |