Trauma and PTSD therapists in San Francisco, CA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in San Francisco, 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
Lisa Abdilova Andresen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
The links between trauma and achievement spotlight the success stories of people who've endured difficult pasts. Through resilience and resourcefulness, some persevered and found success as an outlet for improving self-esteem. How else could you have filled the void of highly critical, emotionally unavailable parents? The trouble is that success may be tough to integrate and truly celebrate as your own, no matter how impressive your resume gets. Fortunately, recovery from trauma is very possible and with time, can foster post-traumatic growth which leads to a more fulfilling life and meaningful relationships. My clinical approach includes Internal Family Systems which explores how different parts of you protect and serve you. Trauma-Focused CBT also helps unravel core-beliefs that may complicate your relationship with yourself, your ability to trust others, or see the world as a safe place.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94107
Online in San Francisco, CA
PTSD/Trauma
California Center for Change
Psychologist, PhD
Many people who struggle with addiction are also carrying the weight of experiences that were never fully processed, childhood wounds, losses, or events that left a lasting mark on how they see themselves and the world. Substances can become a way of managing the pain, the numbness, or the hypervigilance that trauma leaves behind. We are trained in trauma-informed approaches and work gently and carefully to help you make sense of what happened, reduce the hold it has on your present life, and build a stronger foundation for lasting change.
17 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Vanessa Ffrench
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (140713), Certified Yoga & Meditation Instructor
I have a great deal of experience and training in trauma-informed therapy. Most of my work has been with trauma populations; I work with clients to identify childhood traumas, as well as current issues. I use a psychodynamic, trauma-focused lens, and weave in somatic practices to address trauma and bring in nervous system regulation.
15 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Susana Scotti, Journey Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PhD
I offer specialized trauma therapy for individuals experiencing the effects of past trauma, including PTSD, complex trauma, and chronic stress. Trauma and PTSD can leave you feeling stuck in the past, overwhelmed by intrusive memories, or constantly on edge. You may experience flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance, or a persistent sense of fear, disconnection, or emotional numbness. These reactions are your mind and body’s way of trying to cope with overwhelming experiences. As a clinical psychologist, I provide a safe, supportive space to process trauma at a pace that feels manageable. My approach is trauma-informed and grounded in evidence-based treatments, helping you gently work through painful experiences while building skills to regulate emotions and feel more in control. Together, we focus on reducing distressing symptoms, restoring a sense of safety, and helping you reconnect with yourself and others. Healing from trauma is possible, and you don’t have to go through it alone.
13 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
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 in San Francisco, CA 94122
Online in San Francisco, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Abigail (Abi) Zarate Ramsay
Pre-Licensed Professional, Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee, Professional Clinical Counselor Trainee
I support survivors of trauma and PTSD with a trauma informed, paced approach that centers safety, nervous system regulation, and meaning-making, without pushing you to share more than you are ready for.
0 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Tandra Froehlich Childress
Marriage and Family Therapist, ATR, LMFT
Trauma and PTSD can occur from an array of distressing situations. I treat trauma and PTSD using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). This psychotherapeutic process aids in healing by unblocking negative beliefs and restoring positive adaptive beliefs.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94131
Online in San Francisco, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Roopa Cantu, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Many of us have a history of trauma or may also be in a current traumatic situation. Trauma can impact survivors’ physical, emotional and behavioral health. I understand the nature of trauma and how it can affect people. I am able to recognize the signs of trauma, can support you through your trauma responses, and will labor to resist re-traumatizing you.
13 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Brian Lieberman, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I specialize in helping adults process traumatic experiences and the emotional and physical responses that can remain long after an event has ended. EMDR is a central part of my practice, including through telehealth, and I also offer process-oriented group therapy to help clients develop greater self-understanding and connection.
10 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, CA (Online Only)
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 San Francisco, CA
Online in San Francisco, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Mary Ramatici
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, MSW
I specialize in working with clients who have experienced trauma, and I bring both professional training and hands-on experience supporting individuals through their healing journey. Trauma can show up differently for everyone, so I work closely with each client to better understand their unique experience and what healing means for them. I approach this work gently and at your pace, honoring that trauma is deeply personal and there's no one right way or timeline for healing. Together, we'll create a safe space where you can process what you've been through and begin to move forward, feeling supported every step of the way.
6 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Jadah Petty
Psychologist, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Trauma is an experience that can impact nearly every aspect of someone's life, from relationships/trust, to work, to self-esteem, to mood and the list goes on. Finding someone who specializes in trauma/PTSD is essential to truly getting the help you need. I offer the gold standard treatments for PTSD (e.g. Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure), as well as treatments like EMDR and STAIR. Building a strong relationship is the first step to help you on your journey to re-engaging in the life you want to lead. I will then help you process your trauma, understand triggers, and develop new coping strategies for managing.
7 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Blossom Wellness Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Trauma can leave you feeling on edge, disconnected, or stuck in the past. Using a trauma-informed approach, we help clients process difficult experiences safely, reduce symptoms like anxiety and flashbacks, and rebuild a sense of safety and control, always at a pace that feels right for you.
16 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA (Online Only)
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 San Francisco, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Shawn V Giammattei
Psychologist, PhD
Many of our clients also struggle with trauma and PTSD, especially as a result of the minority stress experienced and their many intersections of minorities identities. We use several modalities including DBT, EMDR, IFS to help heal the reactions to harmful events and experiences.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94116
Online in San Francisco, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Anders Greenwood
Psychologist, Psy.D, Ph.D.
I enjoy helping clients accept and like themselves, organize around strengths, achieve greater emotional presence, think clearly, and let go of shame, guilt and old habits of emotional survival. I believe therapy should lead to better decisions, as well as improved quality of life and relationships.
23 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94104
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 San Francisco, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Amenah Arman
Therapist, MS-CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, Nationally Certified Counselor
Trauma can shape how the nervous system responds to stress, relationships, and responsibility long after the original experience has passed. For many high-performing professionals, creatives, and leaders, trauma may show up as hypervigilance, emotional shutdown, perfectionism, or a constant sense of pressure to stay in control. Through trauma-informed therapy, narrative work, and nervous system regulation, we focus on helping the body and mind process unresolved experiences so you can feel safer, more grounded, and more present in your life and work.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA
Online in San Francisco, CA
Trauma and PTSD therapists in San Francisco, CA Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in San Francisco, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 99% 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
$209
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
47%
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
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 35% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 39% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 32% | Somatic Therapy |
| 31% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 61% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Teen |
| 47% | Senior |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Men |
| 24% | Asian |
| 24% | Hispanic / Latino |