Trauma and PTSD therapists in North Tustin, California CA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in North Tustin 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
Dr. Cristal Lopez
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Welcome! You might be feeling disconnected from your family, friends, children, job, or even the world. I'm Dr. Cristal Lopez, and I believe that we all have powerful strengths. Together, we will explore yours to help you unlock your full potential, connect authentically with others, and show up as your true self. My training at top U.S. children's hospitals, including Children's Hospital Los Angeles, California Pacific Medical Center, Texas Children’s Hospital, and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, has provided me with over 6 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young and mid-life adults, and families.
For my younger clients, I use behavioral and play therapy techniques, while also supporting parents and families to foster healthy connections. With adolescents and adults, I draw on strength-based, humanistic, and relational principles to guide our work together.
Beyond traditional mental health concerns, I specialize and publish work in: coping with chronic illnesses, career-related issues (burnout, work-life balance), trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and stress related to first-responder families. I’m committed to guiding you, your child, or family to a more connected and fulfilling life. Invest in yourself!
9 Years Experience
Online in North Tustin, CA California (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Hiroko Saeki, MA, LMFT, RDT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Drama Therapist
Traumatic experiences can have long-lasting effects on our lives, and we might find it distressing even to talk about what we experienced. We can start slow. I am a Registered Drama Therapist trained in the therapeutic use of drama and other expressive arts. I feel passionate about supporting and empowering survivors of trauma/abuse, and I would love to help you.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near North Tustin, CA
Online in North Tustin, CA California
PTSD/Trauma
Mary Gonzalez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Trauma can change the way you see yourself, others, and the world around you. Whether you've experienced a single traumatic event or ongoing trauma over time, the effects can continue long after the experience has ended. You may find yourself living in survival mode—feeling constantly on edge, overwhelmed by intrusive memories, nightmares, anxiety, emotional numbness, difficulty trusting others, or avoiding situations that remind you of what happened. These are common responses to trauma, and healing is possible.
At Holding Space Therapy, we specialize in trauma-informed care and provide evidence-based treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), complex trauma, childhood trauma, first responder trauma, and other trauma-related concerns. We understand that every person's experience is unique, and therapy is tailored to your individual history, needs, and goals. Our priority is to create a safe, supportive environment where healing can occur at a pace that feels manageable and empowering. Treatment may include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, grounding techniques, and nervous system regulation. Together, we'll work to process traumatic memories, reduce emotional distress, challenge trauma-related beliefs, strengthen coping skills, and help your mind and body move out of survival mode. The goal is not to erase your experiences but to lessen their impact so they no longer control your daily life.
We have extensive experience working with adults who have experienced childhood abuse, sexual abuse, relationship trauma, medical trauma, workplace trauma, and cumulative stress, including first responders, healthcare professionals, and others in high-stress occupations who are regularly exposed to traumatic events. We also recognize how trauma can affect relationships, self-esteem, emotional regulation, and your sense of safety, and we address these areas as part of the healing process. Recovery from trauma is possible. You are more than what has happened to you, and you don't have to carry the weight of your experiences alone. With compassionate support and evidence-based treatment, you can build resilience, reconnect with your strengths, restore a sense of safety, and create a life guided by hope rather than fear.
6 Years Experience
Online in North Tustin, CA California (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Anna Yu Lee
Life Coach, PhD, MPH, MA
In my practice I partner and collaborate with trauma specialists.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near North Tustin, CA
Online in North Tustin, CA California
PTSD/Trauma
Shellee Moore
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.F.T., M.S., M.A.
Don't spend more time in therapy discussing your childhood than it took to live it! Learn problem solving techniques to reduce: depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, ADD, behavior problems. WALK AND TALK THERAPY IRVINE; office location Irvine; or phone sessions. Please call for a free consultation.
34 Years Experience
In-Person Near North Tustin, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Melissa Berschauer
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
When a painful past experience keeps showing up in your present-day reactions, it can feel like you're permanently on high alert. We will work together at a pace that feels completely safe for you, often using EMDR, helping your brain and body finally register that you are out of danger.
14 Years Experience
Online in North Tustin, CA California (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
David Sudyka
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Trauma can continue to affect you long after the event has passed, showing up as intrusive memories, heightened anxiety, or feeling on edge. It can impact your sense of safety and the way you move through the world. In therapy we will work at a pace that feels safe to process what you have been through while also building tools to manage symptoms. The goal is to help you feel more grounded, more in control, and less impacted by the past.
4 Years Experience
Online in North Tustin, CA California (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Cassidy Blair, PSY.D.
Psychologist, B.A., M.A., Psy.D.
PTSD represents a unique set of causative circumstances which are accounted for in the creation of a treatment plan directed at the specific needs of the client through such approaches as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychodynamic therapy.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near North Tustin, CA
Online in North Tustin, CA California
PTSD/Trauma
Monica M. Huston
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Trauma can affect how individuals experience safety, relationships, and themselves long after the event has passed. I provide a steady and paced approach to help process these experiences without overwhelming the system. Therapy focuses on increasing stability, understanding patterns shaped by trauma, and gradually building a greater sense of safety and integration.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near North Tustin, CA
Online in North Tustin, CA California
PTSD/Trauma
TREATMENT AND TOOLS FOR TRAUMA
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PH.D., IN PSYCHOANALYSIS AND NEUROSCIENCE, CERTIFIED PSYCHOANALYST, PSY.A, & LICENSED PSYCHOANALYST
PTSD requires lots of patience as the individual in treatment learns to interact with the world again. Traumatic experiences shut down everything in the person's mind/body, and in their social interactions, and create a lot of isolation. To counter all this, I recommend a unique program for each patient that includes talking at least twice a week, micro-stimulation to develop new pathways in the brain, supplements to heal the brain, music therapy (see Steven Halpern), sleep therapy, and the creation of "flow experiences" to strengthen the person's sense of self. Trauma is not easy to turn around, But, over a consistent period of time, expressing one's emotions and following a set routine (including the above), will always lead to healing.
36 Years Experience
In-Person Near North Tustin, CA
Online in North Tustin, CA California
Trauma and PTSD therapists in North Tustin, California Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in North Tustin, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Psychodynamic Therapy (42%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (36%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
52%
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
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 37% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 35% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 34% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 34% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 61% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Teen |
| 49% | Senior |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Men |
| 24% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 23% | Black / African American |