Trauma and PTSD therapists in Santa Monica, CA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Santa Monica, 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
Enlightened Self Family Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
“Trauma is not just an event that took place sometime in the past; it is also the imprint left by that experience on mind, brain, and body.” Van der Kolk, B. A. (2014). The body keeps the score: Brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma. Viking.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Monica, CA 90404
Online in Santa Monica, CA
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 Monica, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Michelle King Rayfield
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
If you feel stuck in survival mode, easily triggered by non-threatening experiences, shut down, or overwhelmed, you might be experiencing symptoms of trauma. There is a way out. I offer therapies such as EMDR or Brainspotting and work from a trauma-informed background that can help reduce or eliminate symptoms.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Monica, CA 90401
Online in Santa Monica, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Bruce Howard
Psychologist, PhD
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43 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Nicole Bermensolo
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., AMFT
Whether it was at the hands of a narcissistic parent or abusive partner, I specialize in helping clients overcome trauma resulting from interpersonal relationships. Using a combination of EMDR and talk therapy, we work together to calm that ever-present sense of uneasiness, regain a feeling of safety, and learn to trust in your own judgement. I am living proof that you can overcome abuse and trauma to live a rich and fulfilling life on your own terms.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Dr Mark Baker
Psychologist, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Marriage and Family Therapist
We have therapists who specialize in Trauma and PTSD
46 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Monica, CA 90403
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Maxwell Rappoport
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I specialize in trauma treatment using approaches like Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), mindfulness-based interventions, and elements of narrative therapy to re-understand and reinterpret traumatic material. Therapy provides a safe space to process painful memories, reduce symptoms like hypervigilance or flashbacks, and rebuild a sense of safety, empowerment, and control.
9 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Linda Owen
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
I have had the honor of working as a Therapist for over 20 years. I have been privileged to share the life challenges and successes of hundreds of people. I am excited to have a profession where there are growth opportunities and effective tools available to help others to improve their lives.
40 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Monica, CA 90401
PTSD/Trauma
Tracey Kiernan
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Trauma can show up as reactivity, numbness, or feeling stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand. Using a somatic and integrative approach, I help you safely process these experiences and build a greater sense of stability and control.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Monica, CA 90405
Online in Santa Monica, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Christian Holmes
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Trauma can feel so overwhelming. It has a way of infecting every area of one's life. In my work with those who experience trauma I take a collaborative approach where we assess and address the trauma from all angles. We use talk therapy to process what has gone unaddressed and discover together the meaning made and the effect it had on you in your relationship with yourself and others. I also use evidence-based practices like EMDR and TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral) Therapy which allows us to address cognitive distortions and negative beliefs you hold about yourself so that you can overcome the pain and suffering and experience more joy and freedom.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Monica, CA 90403
Online in Santa Monica, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Ross Kellogg, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Individual, Marriage, and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Single event trauma and long-term developmental trauma in childhood can each be overwhelming experiences that bring about an overwhelming set of symptoms that often end in a lot of isolation for the traumatized person. Therapy can help you re-engage with people and life again. A multi modality approach including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy couples with Object Relations Therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy can often be an effective method for managing symptoms, getting back to feeling good, and accepting the full impact and meaning of the traumatic event(s).
12 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
Santa Monica combines proximity to the entertainment industry with a strong wellness culture, creating demand for therapists who specialize in performance anxiety, the pressures of creative and entertainment careers, identity, and the particular stresses of living adjacent to fame and public scrutiny. The area's affluent demographic and beach lifestyle coexist with significant rates of anxiety, eating concerns, and relationship distress, and the Westside has a notably high density of experienced therapists relative to its size. Providence Saint John's Health Center and UCLA Health provide institutional mental health anchors for the Westside community. Many Santa Monica therapists also serve clients from Malibu, Pacific Palisades, and the broader Westside corridor.
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Santa Monica, CA Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Santa Monica, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (62%), Psychodynamic Therapy (40%), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (39%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
49%
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
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 62% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 39% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Somatic Therapy |
| 32% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 60% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Senior |
| 49% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Men |
| 25% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 24% | Asian |