Trauma and PTSD therapists in Yucca Valley, California CA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Yucca Valley 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
Dennis Sapire
Psychologist, JD PhD
I am trained in EMDR and offer this modality (among others) to treat PTSD and other complications arising from a history of trauma.
24 Years Experience
In-Person Near Yucca Valley, CA
Online in Yucca Valley, CA California
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Claire Vines, Psy.D., Psychologist / Licensed /Psychotherapy / Psychoanalytic/
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage, Couples, LMFT. Psy.D. Trauma-Focused CBT
Remembering that psychological trauma and secondary trauma are connected to fears, negative attachments of unattended emotional memories of past events, it is important to remind yourself that the trauma is over; you have survived it. Take the time to externalize painful emotions. Re-evaluating and perspective of the past can heal the present, leading to a more positive time for the future.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near Yucca Valley, CA
Online in Yucca Valley, CA California
PTSD/Trauma
Mona Saba Valeriano
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Traumatic events are, sadly, common. What determines whether someone develops PTSD often has less to do with the event itself and more to do with what happens afterward—especially whether they had support or were left alone in the aftermath. One of the most powerful elements of trauma therapy is breaking that original aloneness: having another person bear witness in a safer, regulated way.
Trauma lives in the body and nervous system. Many parents who are deeply committed to ending cycles of violence are shocked to find themselves reacting in ways they swore they never would. Under stress or overstimulation, unprocessed trauma stored in the nervous system can resurface, driving reactions that feel out of character and hard to control.
I use an integrative approach to treating trauma and PTSD. EMDR, for example, can help reconcile the gap between what someone knows intellectually and what they feel emotionally. A survivor of sexual abuse may understand cognitively that it was not her fault, yet still carry deep shame. EMDR supports the integration of that knowing so it becomes embodied and emotionally real. Brainspotting works directly with trauma stored in the nervous system and body, targeting the physiological states where overwhelming experiences are held. By accessing these deeper layers, it often brings meaningful insight and relief without relying solely on talk.
IFS approaches trauma with compassion for protective parts—such as dissociation—that developed to help someone survive. Rather than pathologizing these responses, we understand their purpose and gently help clients release self-punishing beliefs or repetitive reenactments that once felt necessary but no longer serve them. ISTDP helps release unconscious rage, guilt, and grief tied to those loved ones who caused harm—allowing for greater freedom and relief from longstanding defenses that perpetuated suffering.
18 Years Experience
Online in Yucca Valley, CA California
PTSD/Trauma
Lisa Chester-Schyman
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
One of my specialities is working with trauma dn PTSD through a gentle, body-oriented approach informed by my training in Peter Levine's Somatic Experiencing program. Trauma is not just stored in the mind; it lives in the body and healing often begins by reconnecting with the body in safe and supported ways. I offer a compassionate space to help restore a sense of safety and wholeness at your own pace and in your own time.
8 Years Experience
Online in Yucca Valley, CA California (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
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
Online in Yucca Valley, CA California
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Yucca Valley, California Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Yucca Valley, 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 (37%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 23% |
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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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 64% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 35% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 62% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Teen |
| 48% | Senior |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Men |
| 24% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 23% | Black / African American |