Trauma Therapy in Los Angeles, CA
Trauma can change how you see the world and yourself, and it may be holding you back from living a freer life. You didn't choose to experience what you went through, and you certainly didn't choose to have those experiences affect you today.
A trauma therapist from our team can help you understand and reprocess your trauma. When you're ready, you can schedule a complimentary consultation with our Care Coordinator!
meet our trauma therapists-
Trauma affects our thoughts, emotions, and bodies. That's why at Highland Park Holistic Psychotherapy, we treat all parts of you.
You can meet our team of holistic trauma therapists here. >
imuri pacheco
Imuri believes that healing blooms in a sound client and therapist relationship. Imuri takes an integrative approach to trauma therapy as she addresses the mind, body, and soul.
sarah callender
Sarah believes that mental health and well-being are possible for everyone. Using techniques learned through teaching, writing, meditation, and yoga, Sarah accompanies clients on a journey to unearth and gain mastery over unhelpful patterns to live lives of authenticity, meaning, joy, and connection.
melissa hood
Melissa is a trauma therapist who uses an integrative approach to help her clients connect with and express their most authentic selves. Melissa incorporates things like mindfulness and breath work into her practice.
wade mollison
Wade offers a safe and supportive space to heal and explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. He specializes in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and creatives.
resha altai
Resha takes a warm and empowering approach with her clients and explores whatever may be keeping them in pain or confusion. Resha invites her clients to step into the unknown so they can be their highest selves.
catalina haaga
Catalina believes that the answers to healing and fulfillment lie within you. She works alongside her clients to facilitate a journey of self discovery that will allow for the insight to make intentional choices. Curiosity, compassion and encouragement are critical ingredients in her working style.
Jenny Walters
In trauma therapy, Jenny takes a compassionate and direct approach while emphasizing the mind-body connection. Jenny promotes mindfulness and meditation and is a contributor to the Simple Habit meditation app.
trauma therapy FAQs-
Trauma is often misunderstood in our culture. Here, we'll explain a few common questions people have about trauma therapy.
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Trauma is caused by an event that creates physical, mental, spiritual, or psychological harm. When you experience trauma, you feel threatened, powerless, and frightened.
Essentially, we go into a fight, flight, or freeze response. That might seem archaic, but in everyday life, a trauma response can look like any of the following:
Mood swings
Panic attacks
Social withdrawal
Forgetfulness
Feelings of shame and guilt
Insomnia or night terrors
Anger and irritability
Hyper-alertness
Quick heart rate
High blood pressure
Feeling numb or disconnected
Difficulty concentrating
All these are common. But, trauma can look different for different people.
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The best form of trauma therapy depends on the person. But, some forms of therapy are better suited for trauma.
Trauma is our involuntary response to something that reminds us of a traumatic event. That's why it's best to receive trauma therapy that addresses the neurological side of trauma.
For example, EMDR therapy, or "eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing," involves recalling traumatic memories while activating both hemispheres of your brain. This can involve handheld pulsars or simply following a light back and forth with your eyes. Most therapists think the name is silly, but it's very effective.
You can learn more about our Los Angeles EMDR therapy here.
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We can't take your painful memories away, but we can help you reprocess the traumatic event so you don't react in the same way.
The goal of trauma therapy in Los Angeles, CA is to mitigate your trauma. When you stop having the same reaction to things that remind you of a traumatic event, your trauma is getting better.
For example, you may have traumatic memories of abandonment. If so, you may go into a trauma response when a romantic interest ignores your texts. Ideally, after trauma therapy, you wouldn't respond with as much anxiety, irritability, and fatigue when someone doesn't respond to your texts.
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The length of trauma therapy depends on the amount and complexity of your trauma.
You, your environment, and your experiences are unique. It's best to avoid putting a timeline on your healing. To get the most out of trauma therapy, we recommend trusting and committing yourself to the process.
Start Trauma Therapy in Los Angeles, CA-
Our team of holistic trauma therapists is here to help you live a life free from trauma. Feel free to schedule a complimentary consultation with our Care Coordinator through the button below. We can offer support from our Los Angeles, CA-based practice and you can start your therapy journey by clicking the button below.
Other Services Offered With Highland Park Therapy
Our team of caring therapists is happy to offer a variety of mental health services to offer support for you and your family. We understand you are a complex person that may experience more than one mental health concern. This is why we are happy to offer online therapy and in-person therapy services from the Los Angeles, CA area, and across the state. Other services we offer include depression treatment, teen therapy, grief counseling, online therapy, eating disorders, religious trauma therapy, and LGBTQ+ therapy. You can also read more by visiting our blog, FAQ, about us, or groups page.