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Childhood trauma can cause you mental trouble long after it occurred. It may affect your relationships, self-image, mental health, and even your physical wellbeing.

Mental Health Match connects you with top-notch therapists who can help you manage the feelings, behaviors, and triggers associated with traumatic childhood events. Whether you are located in downtown San Diego, Black Mountain Ranch, Carmel Mountain Ranch, La Jolla, or even Miramar Ranch North, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Childhood Trauma Symptoms

Childhood trauma stems from childhood abuse, neglect, accidents, and more. It can affect adolescents, teens, and adults, causing them to experience a wide range of symptoms, some of which include:

  • Chronic sadness or depression
  • Worry
  • Anger and irritability
  • Panic attacks
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Mood swings
  • Poor concentration

If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, therapy can help to improve the quality of your life. You can learn more about childhood trauma and how it affects you in this article from therapist Lacy Shawn.

Overcome Your Childhood Trauma with Therapy

There’s no better time to seek treatment for childhood trauma than now - therapy can help you heal and let go of the trauma. Mental Health Match can help get you started by connecting you with a licensed therapist fast. Get childhood trauma therapy and counseling online or in-person. Browse below, or use our therapist matching survey to get personalized results.

Mission Valley of San Diego, CA Childhood Trauma Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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Gabrielle Azmy
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We'll help you get out of that state of stress and survival mode and back to being present and engaged in your life. We will give you skills to regulate your nervous system and respond to yourself and your triggers differently.


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We'll help you get out of that state of stress and survival mode and back to being present and engaged in your life. We will give you skills to regulate your nervous system and respond to yourself and your triggers differently.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use an integrative approach, meaning that we'll do more than just talk about things. I use techniques like Brainspotting to allow you to process difficult emotions and past experiences more deeply. We'll customize your treatment for your needs.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Chronic Stress
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Complex Trauma
  • First Responders
  • Life Transitions
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • PTSD from Abuse
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Veterans/Military Families
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Amy Anderson
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Conquer the world! If it was only so easy. Really, we can formulate the plan for your inner self to conquer any obstacle you may be enduring.


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Conquer the world! If it was only so easy. Really, we can formulate the plan for your inner self to conquer any obstacle you may be enduring.

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I'm strength based, compassionate, non-judgmental, honest, and direct. I have extensive experience working within difficult systems- Inpatient hospital, substance use clinics, government, residential, and outpatient correctional therapeutic centers.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Men
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders (OCSDs)
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationships
  • Relationship Skills
  • Trauma
  • Women
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Dr. Christiana Silva
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Work on overcoming challenges and identify patterns that do not serve you. We will process the difficult experiences or trauma you may have had and learn strategies to cope with and overcome the uncomfortable feelings that may still linger.


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Work on overcoming challenges and identify patterns that do not serve you. We will process the difficult experiences or trauma you may have had and learn strategies to cope with and overcome the uncomfortable feelings that may still linger.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use a strengths based approach with the knowledge that each client has the inherent ability to work through challenges with a little support. I see the client-therapist relationship as a collaboration and meet each individual where they are at.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Bullying
  • Child Abuse
  • Child Behavior Issues
  • Children of Divorce
  • Chronic Pain
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Developmental Trauma
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
  • Young Adults
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Tracy Aronlee
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I believe anyone can benefit from therapy, and while many people face similar issues surrounding their family relationships, I will work alongside you to create unique plan. Together, we can navigate the challenges and conflicts that arise.


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I believe anyone can benefit from therapy, and while many people face similar issues surrounding their family relationships, I will work alongside you to create unique plan. Together, we can navigate the challenges and conflicts that arise.

Something to know about my approach is:

While I am trained in a variety of therapy styles, my favorite is Internal Family Systems (IFS) as I find it allows you to connect to yourself for internal, long-lasting healing which is what I believe you deserve.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Childhood Issues
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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Erna Mills
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I provide counseling to those who have been through trauma, crisis relational difficulties, or life changes of past, present, or future. My service are inclusive of all people regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religion.


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I provide counseling to those who have been through trauma, crisis relational difficulties, or life changes of past, present, or future. My service are inclusive of all people regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religion.

Something to know about my approach is:

A practicing and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about helping people meet their problems and trauma head on so they can heal in order to live their fullest and most authentic lives.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • First Responders
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Trauma
  • Veterans/Military Families
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