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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating mental condition that can completely derail your life. It manifests with disturbing thoughts related to a traumatic event that happened a while ago. Sometimes the wounds of the trauma are so deep that you find it hard to function, and this is where therapy can help.

A licensed PTSD therapist can help you heal from traumatic events and regain a sense of calm and ease. Whether you are located in downtown Bakersfield, Bakersfield Country Club, Csu Bakersfield, Downtown Bakersfield, or even Haggin Oaks, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Symptoms of PTSD

PTSD presents in different ways depending on the individual. If you’re suffering from PTSD, you may experience symptoms such as:

  • Intrusive memories that manifest as nightmares, realistic flashbacks, or reactions to anything that reminds you of the traumatic event.
  • Increased reactiveness to external situations.
  • Mood changes including emotional numbness, hopelessness, and pessimism.

If you are wondering if you have PTSD, read this article for more information about PTSD symptoms.

It’s Never Too Late: Get Help for PTSD Today

A therapist who specializes in PTSD therapy can help you discover the source of your psychological stress and create a treatment plan to help you feel better. Use our free therapist matching tool to find a therapist today!

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Together, we will work through your current presenting issues in a safe space, whether it is a recent or past traumatic experience, depression, anxiety, self-harm, or suicide ideation, and process past experiences contributing to the current issues.


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Together, we will work through your current presenting issues in a safe space, whether it is a recent or past traumatic experience, depression, anxiety, self-harm, or suicide ideation, and process past experiences contributing to the current issues.

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I meet my clients where they are at and work within their comfort zone. Using EMDR, and other trauma treatments, along with talk therapy, I will slightly nudge them out of their comfort zone into healing and progress.

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  • Anxiety
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
  • Life Transitions
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  • Self-Esteem
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  • Trauma
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Together we can explore what is possible and what you can make possible, when pain isn’t running the show!

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I take a non-pathologizing, anti-oppressive, creative, and collaborative approach to therapy, grounded in narrative and somatic therapy training. I work in support of individuals and partners navigating pelvic, vulvovaginal, and/or sexual pain.

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Learn how codependency develops and how to manage it with healthy boundaries, how to embrace and love who we are even if others don’t, and how to cope with trauma triggers, build up your resiliency, and learn internal skills to promote healing.


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Learn how codependency develops and how to manage it with healthy boundaries, how to embrace and love who we are even if others don’t, and how to cope with trauma triggers, build up your resiliency, and learn internal skills to promote healing.

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I use mindfulness, DBT, CBT, and ACT frequently in sessions. I typically see my clients for 3 months-2 years and we get deep, real, and raw to start to heal. I'm not a therapist that is going to just sit back we are going to reveal, heal and prevail.

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take it one step at a time to help you get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Create a healthier you where you can start trusting you own judgement, feeling secure in who you are, and being able to communicate your needs in a positive way.


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take it one step at a time to help you get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Create a healthier you where you can start trusting you own judgement, feeling secure in who you are, and being able to communicate your needs in a positive way.

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We all have a comfort zones where some unhealthy patterns exist. The goal is to change those unhealthy patterns in order to optimize your confidence and self worth. To decrease stress and drama in order to bring new joy and simplicity into your life.

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Kiara Gaytan
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I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and their families who struggle with Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Emotional Dysregulation, ADHD, PTSD, Trauma, Separation & Divorce, Parenting Issues, Attachment Issues, and Grief


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I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and their families who struggle with Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Emotional Dysregulation, ADHD, PTSD, Trauma, Separation & Divorce, Parenting Issues, Attachment Issues, and Grief

Something to know about my approach is:

I create a warm and nurturing environment that is developmentally appropriate based on my client's age and needs. My therapeutic approach is meeting my clients where they are at.

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  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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