Trauma and PTSD therapists in Rancho Penasquitos, California CA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Rancho Penasquitos 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.
Trauma and PTSD
Melissa Quinn Pollock
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I work with clients who are seeking formal trauma treatment (CPT) or need a therapist with a trauma-informed background to best understand their worldview.
13 Years Experience
Online in Rancho Penasquitos, CA California (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Tendril Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Trauma can leave the body and mind on edge, shaping how we feel, think, and relate. At Tendril, we create a space where these experiences can be safely explored, patterns can be understood, and new ways of coping and connecting can emerge. Ultimately, allowing healing to unfold at your pace.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Rancho Penasquitos, CA
Online in Rancho Penasquitos, CA California
Trauma and PTSD
Briana Marshall
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Sometimes the impact of past experiences doesn’t show up all at once, it lives in your body, your reactions, and the ways you try to protect yourself. Clients often come in feeling triggered, emotionally overwhelmed, or disconnected without fully understanding why. Therapy offers a safe space to process those experiences at your pace, without re-traumatization. Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel more grounded, in control, and safe within yourself again.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Rancho Penasquitos, CA
Online in Rancho Penasquitos, CA California
Trauma and PTSD
Azmaira Maker, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience and received my Ph.D. from University of Michigan in both the child and adult tracks. We offer services for trauma for children, adolescents, college students, and adults. Our expertise includes individual and family therapy, in-school and in-home support, neurofeedback, and expressive arts therapy. Our team specializes in a range of modalities including, cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma focused CBT, behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, family therapy, dialectical-behavioral therapy, play therapy, and motivational interviewing.
28 Years Experience
In-Person Near Rancho Penasquitos, CA
Online in Rancho Penasquitos, CA California
Trauma and PTSD
Dr. Aleksandra Drecun
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Emotional and psychological trauma is the consequence of exceptionally stressful events that destroy your sense of security, making you feel helpless and vulnerable in a dangerous world. Immediately after the traumatic event, you may be struggling with upsetting emotions, frightening memories, or a sense of constant danger. Or you may feel numb, disconnected, and unable to trust others.
Traumatic experiences often involve a threat to life, security or safety. Any event that leaves you feeling overwhelmed, fearful and alone can be traumatic. In fact, the event does not need to involve physical harm. It is not the impartial facts that determine whether an event is traumatic. Rather, a person’s subjective emotional experience of the event is relevant. The more scared and helpless you feel, the more likely you are to be traumatized.
When horrible situations occur, it can take some time to adequately deal with the pain and feel safe again. Psychologists can help individuals find constructive ways of managing their emotions. With the proper treatment and support, you can speed your recovery. Regardless whether the traumatic incident occurred years ago or yesterday, you can heal and move forward with your life.
Facing and resolving the unbearable feelings and memories you have long avoided is imperative in healing the emotional and psychological trauma. Otherwise the symptoms will reoccur in an intrusive, distressing and unmanageable manner.
25 Years Experience
In-Person Near Rancho Penasquitos, CA
Online in Rancho Penasquitos, CA California
Trauma and PTSD
Marge Michaelson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, ACSW, DSW
Trauma and PTSD exist because of explicit and implicit memory of events that are out of the ordinary. Therapy explores the connection to both in a safe environment. Symptoms arise from these experiences that can be debilitating and exhausting. Sorting out these connections lead to healing.
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near Rancho Penasquitos, CA
Online in Rancho Penasquitos, CA California
Trauma and PTSD
Hannah Nyznyk Christian
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #133278
We offer trauma-informed therapy to help clients process past experiences safely and effectively. Treatment focuses on restoring a sense of safety and stability.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Rancho Penasquitos, CA
Online in Rancho Penasquitos, CA California
Trauma and PTSD
Dr. Colette Sinclair
Psychologist, Ph.D, Integrated Medical Mental Health Clinician, Licensed Psychologist
Dr Colette Sinclair is specifically trained in treating PTSD and complex trauma. She uses a variety of progressive methods to minimize reactivity and restore functioning in life.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Rancho Penasquitos, CA
Online in Rancho Penasquitos, CA California
Trauma and PTSD
Dr Pamela Helen Polcyn
Marriage and Family Therapist, Phd, MFT
Trauma can stop you in progressing with your life. Many treatments are now available that can assist you in approaching painful and difficult issues in a safe and effective manner. Intrusive memories and feelings can be reduced, the volume and intensity turned down. The allows you to engage in life
35 Years Experience
Online in Rancho Penasquitos, CA California (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Amy Price, AMP Family Therapy Inc.
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Having worked with clients of all ages and stages of life who have experienced trauma, I have trained in EMDR therapy to help. I find EMDR to be extremely efficacious and limits the length and amount of therapy most clients need to do. Symptom relief is vital and EMDR can help tremendously with that. We carry trauma in our body. As a compassionate helper, I want my clients who have experienced trauma to understand their body's responses so that they can notice, identify and stop triggers from sending their nervous system awry.
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near Rancho Penasquitos, CA
Online in Rancho Penasquitos, CA California
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Rancho Penasquitos, California Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Rancho Penasquitos, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (66%), Psychodynamic Therapy (43%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (36%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
51%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 66% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 36% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 35% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Somatic Therapy |
| 32% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 60% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Teen |
| 51% | Senior |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Men |
| 25% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 24% | Persons with Disabilities |