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.
PTSD/Trauma
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)
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 California (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 California
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 California
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 California (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
Karina Larios
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
I received my clinical training at a Trauma Recovery Center working exclusively with victims of interpersonal violence and their families, providing intensive holistic case management, individual psychotherapy, and group psychotherapy. I received training in trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices, and specialize in exposure therapies.
6 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA California (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 California (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Adela Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Unhealed trauma and grief can quietly shape relationships, creating distance, misunderstandings, or reactivity. I provide a supportive, trauma-informed space where couples can navigate loss, address the lingering impact of past wounds, and rebuild a sense of safety and closeness. My goal is to help you face pain together, so it becomes a source of resilience rather than disconnection.
5 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA California (Online Only)
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 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 $206 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Psychodynamic Therapy (42%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (36%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
38%
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 |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 36% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 34% | Somatic Therapy |
| 34% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 62% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Teen |
| 48% | Senior |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 34% | Men |
| 23% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 23% | Black / African American |