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Everyone deals with traumatic events and experiences at some point, but that doesn’t make them any easier to deal with. Sometimes we can process trauma and get on with our lives, and other times it just becomes too much to bear.

This is where trauma therapy can help. Wherever you are located in California from Alameda to Yucaipa or even Montclair, or anywhere else nearby, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Do You Need a Trauma Therapist?

Are you on the fence regarding whether you should see a trauma therapist? This section will help you decide.

If you’ve dealt with a traumatic event (a death, rape, natural disaster, war, etc.), a therapist may be able to help you if you are experiencing any of the following signs of psychological trauma:

  • Recurring memories of the traumatic event
  • Nightmares
  • Anger and irritability
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Recurring headaches
  • Depression

Read this article to learn more about how to heal from trauma.

Take Action: Get Trauma Therapy Today

A professional therapist or counselor can assist you in unpacking your feelings about the event and teach you proven techniques to help you heal. With Mental Health Match, you can find a therapist who specializes in helping people move forward after trauma. Use our therapist matching tool to get started.

California Trauma Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

Would you like to expand your network? Mental Health Match is here to help! We match clients with licensed therapists and counselors who specialize in trauma disorders. Getting set up for new referrals takes no more than 10 minutes. 60 day free trial, with no credit cards required to start. Join now.

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Together, we will help you get to a place where there is less self-doubt and judgment and more compassion, self-love and strength so you can live an authentic and thriving life.


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Together, we will help you get to a place where there is less self-doubt and judgment and more compassion, self-love and strength so you can live an authentic and thriving life.

Something to know about my approach is:

I help people recognize their inner strength and practice self-love. I’m BIPOC so I understand the ways we are programmed to minimize ourselves and our needs, and I’m here to help you find your inner light and make it shine brighter.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adoption
  • anxiety management
  • career burnout
  • Depression
  • Immigration
  • Imposter Syndrome
  • Life Transitions
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationship issues
  • Trauma
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Robert O'Brien
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Examine and challenge negative thoughts and beliefs. Identify the root causes of your pain and anxiety. Explore ways to manage and cope with life's internal and external stressors. And get you on a path back toward healing and fulfillment.


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Together, we will:

Examine and challenge negative thoughts and beliefs. Identify the root causes of your pain and anxiety. Explore ways to manage and cope with life's internal and external stressors. And get you on a path back toward healing and fulfillment.

Something to know about my approach is:

My therapeutic values and approach are rooted in compassion, non-judgment, humor, insight and client empowerment, with particular interest in looking at how the systems in which we live affect us.

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  • Abandonment Issues
  • Adolescents
  • Adult ADHD
  • Attachment Issues
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Gay Identity
  • Generalized Anxiety
  • grief
  • High-functioning anxiety
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationships
  • Stress Management
  • Teenagers
  • Trauma EMDR
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Patricia Alba
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My approach is to get to know and understand you so we can build a relationship where you can safely explore yourself and any issues that brought you to seek therapy. Together we can find a road to you being able to be who you always wanted to be.


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My approach is to get to know and understand you so we can build a relationship where you can safely explore yourself and any issues that brought you to seek therapy. Together we can find a road to you being able to be who you always wanted to be.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is relationship-based, using the latest findings in psychology and social work to inform treatment. I spend several sessions defining what you want out of therapy and collaborate with you on the right tools for treatment.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Acculturation Issues
  • Addictions
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Existential Issues
  • Gender Identity and Affirmation
  • grief
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Suicidal Ideation
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Erin Powers
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Explore and dismantle your negative core beliefs, work through stuck emotions, and tap into your unique inner strengths. We will work on freeing your mind and body of repetitive thought patterns keeping you stuck.


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Together, we will:

Explore and dismantle your negative core beliefs, work through stuck emotions, and tap into your unique inner strengths. We will work on freeing your mind and body of repetitive thought patterns keeping you stuck.

Something to know about my approach is:

My use of mindfulness in sessions. I incorporate meditation, breathwork, and creative arts modalities when appropriate. I encourage exploration of self, challenging and supporting you in the process of finding new, more empowering beliefs.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Ancestral Trauma
  • Anger Management
  • Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexuality
  • Body Acceptance
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality
  • Boundaries
  • Codependency
  • COVID 19 Stress and Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Disordered Eating
  • Generalized Anxiety
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • grief
  • High-functioning anxiety
  • Highly Sensitive People
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • medical anxiety
  • Medical Trauma
  • Mindbody Connection
  • Mindfulness meditation and spirituality
  • Paranoia
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationship Distress
  • Religious Trauma
  • Self-acceptance
  • Self-love
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spiritual Exploration
  • Trauma
  • Trauma Recovery
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Ericka Logan Moreno
Together, we will:

When working together, we will set personal therapeutic goals, work towards decreasing unwanted symptoms and challenge you to explore your true sense of self. I'll be here to sit with you in very difficult times & also to celebrate your success.


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Together, we will:

When working together, we will set personal therapeutic goals, work towards decreasing unwanted symptoms and challenge you to explore your true sense of self. I'll be here to sit with you in very difficult times & also to celebrate your success.

Something to know about my approach is:

Although I am well-versed in CBT, mindfulness and trauma therapy, I tend to often approach therapy from a humanistic lens - Where I accept individuals without judgement, honor their experiences and assist them in reaching their full potential.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief and Loss due to addiction
  • Self Esteem & Confidence Issues
  • Teenagers
  • Trauma
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