Trauma and PTSD therapists in Torrance, CA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Torrance, 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
Dorit Saberi-Thrive Psychological Services
Psychologist, Ph.D, Diplomate-Academy of Cognitive Therapy; Trainer- Prolonged Exposure for PTSD- CTSA
Trained and certified at all levels in Prolonged Exposure for PTSD t/ the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety- UPenn. Can train and certify in this modality.
24 Years Experience
Online in Torrance, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Naomi Zelin
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help individuals heal from traumatic experiences and regain control over their lives. EMDR is a highly effective, evidence-based approach that enables you to process and integrate traumatic memories, reducing their emotional impact. In a safe and supportive environment, I guide you through this transformative process, helping you build resilience and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Whether you're dealing with recent trauma or long-standing issues, my goal is to support your journey toward healing and empowerment.
3 Years Experience
Online in Torrance, CA (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Sara Gillooly
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPCC
As a queer and AuDHD therapist myself, I have lived experience in learning how to live a life that feels more authentic and grounded. I specialize in working with queer, highly sensitive, and neurodivergent adults struggling with the impacts of trauma as well as feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship challenges, difficult family relationships, and identity exploration. Ultimately, I'm not interested in "treating" your neurodivergence but I will support you wholeheartedly in navigating the complexities that come with it.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Torrance, CA
Online in Torrance, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Zena Caputo
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Whether you’ve experienced a single, terrible event, a pattern of mistreatment or abuse, or even long-standing difficult and painful relationships with parents, the impact on you doesn’t have to remain so heavy. I have training in several research-informed approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based, extensively researched therapy that offers a different approach to treatment by engaging your brain’s natural healing process.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Torrance, CA
Online in Torrance, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Vicki D. Coleman (Dr. Vicki), The Coleman Group PLLC & The Anger Doctor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, CCMHC, QMHP, MAC, DAC, SAP, CAMF, BCC, HS-BCP
The antecedents of trauma and PTSD will be examined in order to identify triggers and strategies for moving forward.
36 Years Experience
In-Person Near Torrance, CA
Online in Torrance, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Alan Hanft
Psychiatrist, M.D.
Unfortunately, many types of trauma occur, and many people suffer from PTSD. Co-occurring psychiatric conditions often exist in parallel as well. Symptoms can be very difficult, disabling, and a careful comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan can help a great deal to decrease the suffering and promote recovery and health. Please call me at no charge at (310) 750-8348 if you think I may be able to be of assistance to you.
34 Years Experience
In-Person Near Torrance, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Emma Esper
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Trauma creates profoundly deep and painful wounds. These wounds can be difficult to heal, as we often suppress them, have difficulty expressing them, or do not have safe spaces to unearth them. Unhealed trauma can inform how we make decisions, how we see ourselves, how we see others and our world, and how we react to these things. My work with trauma survivors is to instill hope and self-worth, acknowledge and validate all emotions, create feelings of safety, and provide permission giving for struggle. Remember, it is okay to not be okay.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Torrance, CA
Online in Torrance, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Provia Psychology
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, AMFT, APCC
We provide a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment, promoting authenticity and instilling hope for individuals struggling with trauma and PTSD. If you are ready to take these courageous steps, we would be honored to be a part of your light.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Torrance, CA
Online in Torrance, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Micha Noble, MA
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT
I provide a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment, promoting authenticity and instilling hope for individuals struggling with trauma and PTSD. If you are ready to take these courageous steps, we would be honored to be a part of your light.
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near Torrance, CA
Online in Torrance, CA
PTSD/Trauma
Stephanie Morfitt, LCSW More Fit Mental Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
When the Past Still Feels Present
You may know, logically, that a painful experience is behind you — yet your body and mind don’t always agree. A sound, a tone of voice, or even a smell can suddenly bring back the rush of fear, shame, or helplessness. Trauma can make you feel like you’re living in survival mode, constantly alert, exhausted, or detached from yourself and others. Healing from trauma isn’t about “getting over it.” It’s about helping your brain and body learn that you are safe again.
In therapy, we’ll use a structured, evidence-based approach called TEAM-CBT combined with the Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) to calm your nervous system, rebuild trust in your body, and process painful memories at a pace that feels safe. Together, we’ll:
Understand how trauma reshapes the brain and body’s threat response
Learn grounding tools to bring the body back to the present moment
Release shame, guilt, and self-blame that often follow trauma
Rebuild a sense of safety, strength, and connection in your daily life
Transform survival skills into sources of resilience and wisdom
Our work focuses on restoring balance — helping you feel more in control, more connected, and more alive. Healing happens not by reliving the past, but by reclaiming your power in the present.
I BELIEVE:
Trauma changes how we survive, not who we are.
Safety and connection are the foundation of healing.
Your symptoms are not weakness — they’re evidence of strength and adaptation.
You can feel safe in your body again.
Compassion, not confrontation, is what restores the nervous system.
Also Integrated In Our Work:
• Interpersonal Work – to strengthen connection and empower you to be yourself using The 5 Secrets of Effective Communication
• Mindful Self-Compassion – to cultivate a gentler, kinder inner voice through the work of Dr. Kristin Neff
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Torrance, CA
Online in Torrance, CA
Torrance is a South Bay Los Angeles city with one of the largest Japanese-American communities on the mainland — a legacy of Toyota's former US headquarters and American Honda's continuing one — alongside diverse middle-class neighborhoods and a strong healthcare sector. Mental health needs include Asian-American family and identity dynamics, where culturally informed care matters and stigma can delay help-seeking, plus the standard pressures of high-cost coastal California life. Torrance Memorial and Providence Little Company of Mary anchor healthcare, with a broad LA market nearby.
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Torrance, CA Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Torrance, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Psychodynamic Therapy (40%), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (40%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
48%
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
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 40% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 34% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 32% | Somatic Therapy |
| 31% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 60% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Teen |
| 49% | Senior |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Men |
| 24% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 24% | Asian |