Trauma and PTSD therapists in Spring Valley, CA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Spring Valley, 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.
Tara McGrath
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I have a special focus on religious trauma and related issues. I am EMDR trained and for some, this will be the main approach to therapy. However, it is not my only approach. Religious trauma is usually a complex trauma, or as I often say, trauma by 1000 paper cuts. Therefore, it's important for us to build trust and rapport, and to go slow.
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near Spring Valley, CA
Online in Spring Valley, CA
Hayden Dover
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT, CST
Trauma can affect the body, emotions, relationships, sexuality, trust, identity, and the ability to feel present in your own life. My approach is grounded, respectful, and body-aware. I work with clients to understand how past experiences may still be shaping present patterns, while supporting greater awareness, regulation, choice, and connection. The work is not about forcing the past open. It is about creating enough safety and understanding for meaningful change.
22 Years Experience
In-Person Near Spring Valley, CA
Online in Spring Valley, CA
Diandra Medina, MFT & Associates
Marriage and Family Therapist, Masters
We utilize integrative approaches such as Somatic EMDR or Biofeedback as a tool to intervene on trauma. These approaches allow for the processing of trauma through your body’s natural healing system.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Spring Valley, CA
Online in Spring Valley, CA
Matthew Bishop
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Doctorate in Behavioral Health Leadership
Trauma changes the way the nervous system reacts to the world. My approach helps clients feel safe again in their own bodies and regain a sense of choice in how they live, rather than feeling stuck in old survival patterns.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Spring Valley, CA
Online in Spring Valley, CA
Inner Compass Psychotherapy
Therapist, Group Practice | Clinical Director: Nora Katz, LCSW
Trauma can live in the body as much as in memory. Our clinicians draw on EMDR (EMDRIA-approved basic training), IFS, somatic work, and TF-CBT, always at a pace that feels safe enough for you.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Spring Valley, CA
Online in Spring Valley, CA
Nora Katz
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Founder and Clinical Director, Inner Compass Psychotherapy
Earlier experiences can keep shaping how you react long after you thought you had moved past them. I use EMDR and parts work, inside a steady relationship, so painful memories can finally settle instead of running the show.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Spring Valley, CA
Online in Spring Valley, CA
Karina Rivera
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC 14780, supervised by Nora Katz, LCSW 112300
Painful experiences can stay with you in ways that are hard to explain. I use trauma-focused CBT and a patient, steady pace so you can make sense of what happened and feel safer in your own life.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near Spring Valley, CA
Online in Spring Valley, CA
A Place of Growth
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Trauma focused therapists who are trained in evidenced-based practices that work both online as well as in the office in San Diego. TF-CBT, Prolonged Exposure as well as Cognitive Processing Therapy to work through your trauma/PTSD in therapy in San Diego and online.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Spring Valley, CA
Online in Spring Valley, CA
Nekea Strong (Abundant Life Therapy)
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT, APCC
I support clients impacted by trauma and PTSD by creating a safe, steady space to process their experiences at a pace that feels manageable. Together, we work to understand trauma responses, build coping tools, and restore a sense of safety and control. My goal is to help clients feel more grounded, empowered, and supported as they move forward in life.
3 Years Experience
Online in Spring Valley, CA (Online Only)
Alyssa Zarske
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT 158291, supervised by Nora Katz, LCSW 112300
Old experiences can keep showing up in the body and in relationships long after they happened. I use EMDR and parts work, at a pace that feels manageable, so those memories lose some of their grip.
2 Years Experience
Online in Spring Valley, CA (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Spring Valley, CA Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Spring Valley, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 100% 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
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online 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 |
| 62% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Teen |
| 46% | Senior |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 34% | Men |
| 24% | Asian |
| 24% | Hispanic / Latino |