Trauma and PTSD therapists in Santa Cruz, California CA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Santa Cruz 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.
Trauma and PTSD
Rory Valentine Diller
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A., LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #139783
Somatic Therapy incorporates body-based practices, Neuroscience, and Psychobiology into traditional Talk Therapy. This Holistic approach is particularly beneficial to Trauma Survivors struggling with symptoms of PTSD. Trauma impacts the Nervous System and brain functioning which often leaves traumatic experiences and trauma memories unprocessed in the body and unconscious mind, as Bessel van der Kolk famously stated, “The Body Keeps The Score.” This can lead to symptoms of PTSD (re-experiencing, flashbacks, angry outbursts, hyper vigilance, insomnia, anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, dissociation, shame, and a fractured sense of Self) and requires understanding and focused attention to the mind-body connection during treatment and recovery.
10 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA California (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Laurie Moore
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD, Certified Hypnotherapist, EMDR
Past shocks, hurts, mis-treatments, disillusionment, and our own mistakes can have emotional and energetic ripples in our life experience for months, years and decades. Healing maps and support will be given.
27 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA California (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Dr. Donald Dufford
Psychologist, Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Director, Anxiety Treatment Services
At Anxiety Treatment Services we help you release stress and anxiety and lower nervous system hyper-arousal with CBT, breathing techniques, mindfulness meditation and lifestyle changes. Then using hypnotherapy and EMDR desensitize and heal the initial trauma and it's after effects.
40 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Cruz, CA
Online in Santa Cruz, CA California
Trauma and PTSD
Amanda A. Hendricks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, ATR-BC, MA, MFA, RYT®200, CTMH, EMDRIA Certified Therapist™
I offer trauma-informed treatment that can include EMDR, yoga skills and art therapy. It is my specialty.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Cruz, CA
Online in Santa Cruz, CA California
Trauma and PTSD
Dawn Holtan
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Everyone knows that trauma changes us. Most of us need to also hear, and remember, that we can heal. Our cultural stories can make that process hard to even imagine, since so much of what we are told is that certain things break us beyond repair. I am here to help you see through that lie, and help you understand that we human beings have the capacity to heal and become stronger than we were before. I bring deep empathy and a healthy sense of humor into the work that I do. Together, we will be able to hold the darkness and begin to let in the light. Folks I work with regularly tell me that they love being able to laugh with me, and that it helps them to be able to tell me anything without feeling judged or shamed. You deserve to be seen for who you really are.
5 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA California (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Jamal Oakes
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, APCC
I like to include a lot of mindfulness and relaxation skills when we work together. I also use EMDR and give you the tools to be able to find your zone and perform at a higher level.
3 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA California (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Janice Shapiro
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
My work as a psychotherapist has always been like a detective uncovering the source. Trauma is no different. Clients usually come to me with intense anxiety, panic attacks, fears and more. We look for patterns from the past and connect the dots. Usually, we find patterns and connections. This is the start of the healing process. Using strategies from Internal Family Systems and psychodynamic therapies, we work together finding and practicing strategies that work for each client.
14 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA California (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Greg Whittaker
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I am certified in and practice EMDR. A powerful tool for managing PTSD symptoms.
39 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Cruz, CA
Trauma and PTSD
Edie Ye
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
One of my specialties is in supporting the impact of trauma, including complex trauma, and PTSD, on our entire system (mind, body, and spirit). I draw upon a variety of experiential, process-oriented modalities to support long-term healing of trauma, including parts work, somatic work, psychedelic assisted psychotherapy, and attachment-based relational work to build trust with the body and supporting the nervous system, both of which often become chronically dysregulated with trauma.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Cruz, CA
Online in Santa Cruz, CA California
Trauma and PTSD
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 Santa Cruz, CA California (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Santa Cruz, California Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Santa Cruz, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (66%), Psychodynamic Therapy (42%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (36%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 66% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 36% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 35% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Somatic Therapy |
| 32% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 59% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Teen |
| 50% | Senior |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Men |
| 24% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 24% | Persons with Disabilities |