Trauma and PTSD therapists in San Luis Obispo, CA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in San Luis Obispo, 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
Liza Roth, MA, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Many of us have experienced some form of trauma and don't realize how it currently impacts us. If you have experienced complex trauma throughout your childhood, healing doesn't happen quickly and it can be frustrating to work through. As a trauma-informed and EMDR-trained therapist, I support clients in processing and healing from traumatic experiences — gently, at your pace, with deep respect for your nervous system. It's not something you have to do alone.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Christina Dee
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A. LMFT
Human beings have an innate ability to overcome the effects of diverse traumas. Because trauma destabilizes the nervous system, life can be experienced with a tremendous amount of stress and reactivity (hyperarousal) as well as numbness and indifference (hypoarousal). When we address the emotional and energetic aspects of trauma, our higher-self can re-engage with the distressed body to nurture recovery and rebalancing. The practice of resourcing (the ability to use internal and external resources to constructively achieve a relaxed but alert state of being) builds up and restores long-term resilience. Resourcing anchors our nervous system with calm and ease, enhances our ability to respond to spontaneous stress and refreshes our sense of self, connections to others, and feelings about the world.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Foothills Psychotherapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LMFT, AMFT, ACSW
We are passionate about using Brainspotting and EMDR to truly address symptoms of PTSD and trauma. We have seen how our clients have reduce trauma triggers, feel more in control during particularly difficult days, and are starting to engage in the world in a way that feels safe and inviting instead of scary and intimidating. Let us help you reduce your trauma and find relief.
8 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Patricia Fahmy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Trauma can continue to affect your life long after difficult experiences have ended. You may find yourself feeling emotionally overwhelmed, constantly on guard, disconnected from others, struggling with trust, or repeating patterns in relationships that you don't fully understand. Trauma can impact the mind, body, nervous system, and the way we relate to ourselves and others. I specialize in helping individuals and couples heal the effects of trauma through a holistic approach that integrates EMDR, somatic therapy, attachment work, and mindfulness. Together, we work to process painful experiences, strengthen emotional regulation, and create healthier, more secure ways of living and connecting.
7 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Celeste Tomasulo
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
When we think of trauma, we typically think of Big “T” traumas: accidents, assaults, and overt physical danger. There are also Little “t” traumas which are chronic and ongoing moments where we’ve felt unsafe, unprotected, or in a constant state of survival (fight, flight, freeze, fawn). The brain interprets trauma from both real and perceived events. Trauma is not the event that happened, it's the internal reaction your body has in response. Using a trauma informed approach, I guide you through resourcing your body to address stored and unresolved trauma in a safe and grounded environment. This helps the body to reprocess these events and heal the parts holding onto these distressing memories and emotions.
5 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in San Luis Obispo, CA Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in San Luis Obispo, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (65%), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (40%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (39%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
47%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 25% |
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 |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 65% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Somatic Therapy |
| 32% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 31% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 63% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Teen |
| 48% | Senior |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 34% | Men |
| 24% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 24% | Asian |