Trauma and PTSD therapists in Santa Cruz, CA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Santa Cruz, 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
Laurie Moore
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD, IFS, Certified Hypnotherapist, EMDR, Cyclical Pain Repatterning, Somatic, Expressive Arts
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 (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Jennifer Canu
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Acknowledging an event as traumatic is scary, and it can be easy to minimize our past experiences particularly when we feel "fine". Yet one may experience a variety of mental health symptoms and/or patterns which may feel uncomfortable or interfere with various life areas. These patterns likely helped you survive the traumatic experience, yet continued despite no longer being needed. I have over 15 years experience in treating symptoms of trauma and PTSD in children, adolescents, and adults. I utilize an integrated approach, incorporating psychoeducation, parts work (IFS), EMDR therapy, mindfulness and CBT to support clients of all ages with processing the traumatic experience and integrating adaptive information and new, more effective patterns.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Cruz, CA
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
PTSD/Trauma
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
PTSD/Trauma
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 (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
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
PTSD/Trauma
Growth and Change Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We take all of our clients through a foundational process that helps them bring healing and closure to trauma and pain from the past, even severe trauma. We take an integrative approach that empowers you with the tools to take charge of your life and no longer be defined by the past.
8 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Timothy Walker
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Trauma, and the potential diagnosis of PTSD, can stem from a variety of experiences. Sometimes it is acute trauma, a singular event, forever burned within our being, that follows us in everything we do. Sometimes it is complex or chronic trauma, a series of events or exposures that eventually broke down our ability to remain intact of body, mind or spirit. Trauma can be healed. The parts of ourselves that were harmed can be welcomed back within the larger self, forgiven. The scars will always be there, there is no time machine that can change what has happened. Yet with integration, we can rebuild our inner world to something whole, and alive.
9 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA (Online Only)
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 Santa Cruz, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Misty Johnson
Counselor/Therapist, LCSW
I have been state-certified to work with survivors of sexual violence for over ten years. I have worked with individual survivors as well as facilitate group therapy. I have many tools to offer to cope and heal from PTSD.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Cruz, CA
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
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 Santa Cruz, CA (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Santa Cruz, CA Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Santa Cruz, 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) (64%), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (39%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (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 |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 64% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 32% | Somatic Therapy |
| 31% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 61% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Teen |
| 46% | Senior |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Men |
| 24% | Asian |
| 23% | Hispanic / Latino |