South Pasadena Therapists specializing in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Lauren Rodarte

I have training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Lauren Permenter

Early experiences influence the way we act and engage in the world. Without time to reflect we can get stuck in habits and patterns that are meant to protect us but prevent us from true connection with others and the present. Together we will identify root causes of the behaviors and repeated actions that no longer serve you. We will practice being vulnerable. Clients who are serious about making changes while maintaining a sense of humor when needed will do well in this practice together.

Natasha Hamlin

I have worked with children, teens, adults, and families in multiple settings including community mental health, foster care, schools, and in private practice. Through my experience in these settings I have been able to help many different types of clients with a variety of issues. I use a collaborative approach so that together, we can explore challenges, and strengthen your ability to cope and problem solve in order to help you reach your goals.

Holly Evans

I work with many kinds of trauma and specialize in treating traumas that occur around the time of pregnancy and childbirth, or past traumas that resurface during the perinatal period. Common experiences of the women I see in my practice include miscarriage, TFMR, death of an infant, NICU stays, medical complications during pregnancy and childbirth, as well as early childhood abuse and neglect (complex PTSD). Healing trauma is possible and it’s never too late to begin the recovery process.

Justin Wong

Life can often be stressful and challenging. You’re here because you’re dissatisfied with something in your life and feel stuck. It could be persistent anxiety, excessive sadness, a difficult memory, or a relationship issue. Perhaps it has been hard to gather the motivation to make positive changes in your life. Having better control over your mood can often seem hopeless, but you CAN make things better.

Ericka Logan Moreno

My clients are the perfect combination of moody/sarcastic with a heavy dose of dry/dark humor. They struggle to show up as their authentic self because they're burdened with feeling lost, stuck, and unworthy of happiness. They compare themselves to others, experience negative thoughts, low motivation and suffer from anxiety, depression, and unresolved trauma. Despite a guarded exterior, they yearn for someone to acknowledge their pain. Starting therapy has helped them process pain and thrive.

Ashley Ross

Darshana Lele

You've survived a lot in life, but struggle to feel like it's behind you. You are usually the one emotionally taking care of others, feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, & yet never feel good-enough. Have you been marginalized? Scared of having a 'target' on your back or afraid of being found out? That's lonely but as much as you love being around others, they drain you. If you are fed up of living for others, I am someone who wants to help you feel safe, be successful & most importantly, happy.

Blake Barber

Whether you are experiencing anxiety about the future or depression related to current or past circumstances, do not give up hope! This may be the perfect time to begin to discover calm and contentment in your life and achieve your potential to be happy and fulfilled.

Allison Carter

As a trauma therapist, I prioritize safety and respect for your boundaries. I want to hear anything you want to tell me, and if you aren't ready or able to share your story, we can still work on tools for soothing the nervous system, decreasing symptoms such as nightmares or flashbacks, and creating safe relationships in your current life.

Dana Zaredini

I offer my clients opportunities to learn about self-care, mindfulness, meditation, and how to lessen the impacts of negative self-talk. I work with children, adults, and families. I help my clients learn to cope and heal from anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, PTSD, trauma, and histories of abuse (sexual/psychological/emotional/physical). I also enjoys working with adult children of alcoholics, grief and loss, and caregiver stress.

Viridiana Rodriguez

I applaud you for taking the first step towards in your healing journey. Life can throw us some unexpected challenges, yet we have the power within to overcome them. Perhaps you are currently struggling with relationships, family of origin dynamics, unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, anger, or feelings of self-doubt. I am here to validate your experience and help you navigate these challenges.

Natalie Moore

I do my best work with creative millennials looking to overcome the challenges of living with anxiety. I take a holistic approach to psychotherapy blending Western psychology principles with Eastern philosophies of healing. Clients leave my office with more clarity, ease and emotional resilience.

Claudia Narvaez-Meza

Claudia is an EMDR certified psychotherapist. Her expertise and training is in trauma recovery, couples counseling and family therapy (including work with youth and teens - issues in adolescence, adoption, foster care). Claudia works with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse & recovery, migration & acculturation, fertility issues, parenthood & post-partum, spiritual resiliency, grief & loss, chronic illness, and life & career transitions.

Kelli Penner

Therapy is a collaboration. I bring education and training in understanding relationship dynamics, the impacts of trauma, emotional disconnect, & self-regulation tools. You have expertise and knowledge of yourself and your experiences, even if it doesn't always feel that way. I will work with you to develop goals for therapy, including: changes you are hoping to make, coping skills you might benefit from, how to expand your resources, & personal strengths we can build upon.

Alejandro Sandoval

If you are reading this, there is a good chance you have come to a place in your life where things have been more difficult to manage and you are not feeling like yourself. Perhaps you are adjusting to new life changes or were confronted with a traumatic life event. We go through life and face challenges every day and we all have found ways to manage our obstacles; however, sometimes life throws too much at us and we realize that our old ways of managing our stressors are not enough.

Lane Assaf

Do you feel disconnected? Are you anxious, overwhelmed or hurting? Are your relationships suffering? If any of this rings true for you, you've come to the right place! I believe that you are the expert of your own life. I will collaborate with you, explore past experiences that have shaped who you are today, and figure out what's keeping you from living the life you want. Together, we can address these issues and help you get back on track.

Daphne Rosales

As a therapist specializing in trauma treatment, my areas of focus include eating disorders, PTSD, complex trauma, issues of racial identity, dissociation/derealization, sexual orientation, gender identity exploration, anxiety, and depression. I come from a curious, empathetic, culturally humble stance where providing a safe space for all bodies comes first.

Courtney R. Lee

I work with a diverse group of clients and treat a broad range of conditions. Many of my clients find me after reaching a plateau with traditional talk therapy and are seeking to incorporate somatic techniques to experience a deeper level of healing. They have been managing the symptoms of anxiety and depression and struggling with unhealthy relationship patterns for a long time and want an effective, individualized approach to therapy that honors the body, mind, and spirit.

Scott Whelan

Trauma is not only what happened to you but what happened inside of you as a result. While trauma can be overt, horrific adverse events such as physical or sexual abuse or experiencing violence, it can also be more more insidious, like not feeling seen or heard by your family, bullying, ongoing emotional invalidation or living in an oppressive, racist, toxic culture. My focus is to compassionately support and empower you in reconnecting with your own authenticity, resilience and values.