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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 Downey, the suburbs of Downey, other nearby places such as Bellflower, Bell Gardens, or anywhere else in California, 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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Michaela Thompson
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Together we will discuss whatever themes you would like to, whether it be a stressful event that presented itself that day or guidance through struggles you've been dealing with.


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Together we will discuss whatever themes you would like to, whether it be a stressful event that presented itself that day or guidance through struggles you've been dealing with.

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I have a collaborative, eclectic and strength-based approach, whereas I pull from different modalities based on the issues. I also like to work closely with my client collaboratively.

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Notice, name and normalize emotions. Explore the ways that emotions motivate our behaviors. And how these behaviors may honor your experience, but may also move you away from what you value or how you want to act. Finding ways to act mindfully.


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Notice, name and normalize emotions. Explore the ways that emotions motivate our behaviors. And how these behaviors may honor your experience, but may also move you away from what you value or how you want to act. Finding ways to act mindfully.

Something to know about my approach is:

My counseling style is that of honesty and collaboration. You are the expert of your own life, but I hope to be a support in identifying goals that improve your quality of life and connect you more to what you value through our work together.

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  • Bipolar Disorder
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Michael Alexander
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My areas of focus are how anger management, emotional regulation, racial trauma, anxiety management, grief and loss, LGBTQ+ challenges, relational concerns, and familial trauma have impacted you from being your full and loving self.


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My areas of focus are how anger management, emotional regulation, racial trauma, anxiety management, grief and loss, LGBTQ+ challenges, relational concerns, and familial trauma have impacted you from being your full and loving self.

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My approach is to utilize a dynamic and non-traditional approach to therapy. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, strength-based techniques, and the utilization of resiliency to bolster feelings of confidence while working in partnership.

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There will likely be laughter and tears, difficult conversations, "Aha" moments, and a challenge to be honest with yourself. We will connect to create a calm/safe space. You will re-learn confidence, re-train unhealthy attachments and learn coping.


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There will likely be laughter and tears, difficult conversations, "Aha" moments, and a challenge to be honest with yourself. We will connect to create a calm/safe space. You will re-learn confidence, re-train unhealthy attachments and learn coping.

Something to know about my approach is:

I treat trauma through the lens of mind/body connection. I primarily use EMDR, which bridges the trauma stored in your body/mind/spirit to allow healing, CBT, which helps you identify and replace unhealthy thoughts, and DBT to teach coping skills

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Together, we will identify past history of relationship wounding and help to identify with the part of you that knows what is needed to provide needed change. The only way out is through--and we can do that together.


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Together, we will identify past history of relationship wounding and help to identify with the part of you that knows what is needed to provide needed change. The only way out is through--and we can do that together.

Something to know about my approach is:

My focus is on helping you to come to a deeper sense of meaning on all that is weighing you down and freeing up whatever it is that seems to be stuck. I help people understand the triggers that lead to anxiety, depression, and stress.

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  • Abusive Relationships
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  • Cultural Trauma
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