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Trauma and PTSD therapists in Santa Maria, CA

Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Santa Maria 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.
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San Luis Obispo, California therapist: Christina Dee, marriage and family therapist
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 Near Santa Maria, CA
Online in Santa Maria, CA
San Luis Obispo, California therapist: Liza Roth, MA, LMFT, marriage and family therapist
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 Near Santa Maria, CA
Online in Santa Maria, CA
Stockton, California therapist: Chad Cryder, psychologist
PTSD/Trauma

Chad Cryder

Psychologist, PhD
As a trauma-informed therapist, I understand that almost everyone has experienced trauma at some point in life. A trauma-informed approach means we help you develop, practice, and foster body-regulating coping skills to help you respond differently to the underlying trauma. Will we address the specifics of your trauma? Maybe, but only when you are ready. I am now offering Virtual Reality therapy to help with trauma and PTSD. Further, I will be using EMDR for in-person sessions.  
11 Years Experience
Online in Santa Maria, CA
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Corona, California therapist: Brett Ryan, marriage and family therapist
PTSD/Trauma

Brett Ryan

Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #128956
I am a Certified EMDR Therapist. Often times people who have experienced trauma continue to be plagued by disturbing images, negative beliefs or feelings, and sometimes overwhelming anxiety. I help clients process their past trauma to where it is no longer disturbing and the find freedom from what happened.  
5 Years Experience
Online in Santa Maria, CA
Oceanside, California therapist: Jeanette Abney, marriage and family therapist
PTSD/Trauma

Jeanette Abney

Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, SAP
I have over 20 years of experience with working with individual as it relates to trauma and PTSD. I also have experience with working with veterans and active-duty service members and their dependents as I have experience with working within the military culture.  
27 Years Experience
Online in Santa Maria, CA

Trauma and PTSD therapists in Santa Maria, California Statistics

Trauma and PTSD therapists in Santa Maria, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (64%), Psychodynamic Therapy (42%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (36%).

Average years in practice

15 Years Experience

Average cost per session

$207

Accept insurance

38%

Offer sliding scale

52%

Gender ID

71% Female
24% Male
3% Non-Binary
2% Gender Fluid

Session Type

62% In Person and Online
38% Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

64% Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
42% Psychodynamic Therapy
36% Existential / Humanistic Therapy
36% Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian)
35% Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
35% Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
35% Somatic Therapy

Ages Served

99% Adult
62% Young Adult
52% Teen
48% Senior
26% Children

Client Focus

59% Women
44% LGBTQ+
35% Men
23% Hispanic / Latino
23% Black / African American

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