Trauma Therapy in Southern California: Reconnect, Recover & Grow Through Compassionate Online Care

ACT-led telehealth therapy for adults across Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego & the Inland Empire. Support for trauma, anxiety & stress, wherever you call home in SoCal.

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At a Glance: Trauma Therapy in Southern California (Online)

I provide ACT-led online trauma therapy for adults across Southern California, serving Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and the Inland Empire. My work supports adults navigating public-facing careers, high-stress environments, and recovery after trauma. Together, we focus on reducing avoidance, easing nervous-system spikes, and rebuilding routines that align with your values.

Quick Facts

  • Modality: Telehealth only (HIPAA-secure, statewide)

  • Approach: ACT at the core, integrating CBT, CPT, and mindful grounding; exposure (PE) offered collaboratively when timing is right

  • Who I help: Adults with PTSD/C-PTSD, attachment-related trauma, anxiety, and mood concerns

  • Regions served: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Inland Empire, and surrounding SoCal communities

  • Context-specific needs: Performance pressure, first-responder and healthcare stress, disaster recovery (fires, earthquakes), and sleep or shift-work impacts

  • Fees: $300 per 50-minute session • Self-pay • Superbills available

  • Licensure: California PSY36022 (also licensed in Virginia 0810007130)

  • Start: Free 15-minute consultation

Licensed & Available Where You Are

Licensed in California (PSY36022) and Virginia (0810007130). I offer confidential, insurance-free telehealth statewide across Southern California, including Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire, and San Diego.

Who I Support in Southern California

  • Adults in public-facing or creative roles (media, entertainment, hospitality) under performance pressure

  • First responders, healthcare teams, and helping professionals exposed to critical incidents

  • Individuals recovering from disasters (fires, earthquakes) and ongoing uncertainty

  • Adults balancing shift work, caregiving, or sleep-disrupted schedules (LA, OC, IE, SD)

  • Individuals managing PTSD, C-PTSD, or attachment-based anxiety

  • LGBTQ+ and marginalized communities seeking affirming, trauma-informed therapy

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How I Work (ACT‑Led, Evidence‑Based)

  • In Southern California’s fast-paced culture — from entertainment and healthcare to military bases — ACT helps you live with greater flexibility, purpose, and balance. We focus on aligning daily choices with your values while learning skills to ease anxiety, emotional avoidance, and burnout.

  • CBT sessions often address performance anxiety, perfectionism, and chronic stress common in high-visibility industries like film, tech, healthcare, and education. We identify unhelpful thinking patterns and strengthen coping skills that promote calm and focus.

  • CPT is especially supportive for veterans, first responders, and military families across Southern California who carry lingering beliefs about safety, control, guilt, or trust after trauma. Together, we reframe painful thoughts and open space for healing and meaning.

  • Exposure work is introduced gently and always with consent. When useful, we might address location-based avoidance—such as beaches, freeways, or neighborhoods that trigger reminders of distress—helping you rebuild confidence and freedom in your surroundings.

  • Mindfulness and grounding are woven into daily life—like brief breathing pauses during LA traffic or body-based awareness exercises before stressful calls. These practices help lower hypervigilance and restore a steady sense of control and presence.

Cities & Regions I Serve (Southern California)

I provide telehealth trauma therapy statewide in California, meeting with clients from every region of Southern California, including:

  • Los Angeles County:

    Serving adults across Los Angeles, Long Beach, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Glendale, Burbank, and nearby metro communities.

  • Orange County:

    Irvine, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, and surrounding coastal cities.

  • Santa Barbara & Ventura Counties:

    Santa Barbara, Goleta, Ventura, Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, and neighboring coastal communities.

  • San Diego County:

    San Diego, La Jolla, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Chula Vista, Escondido, and nearby coastal or inland areas.

  • Inland Empire:

    Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, and surrounding SoCal communities.

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What to Expect in Therapy

  • First Session:

    Our first meeting centers on creating a sense of safety, trust, and direction. We’ll review your history at your pace, clarify what you most want from therapy, and begin with practical tools you can use right away — for managing stress, anxiety, or relationship strain in Southern California’s fast-moving culture.

  • Confidential & Flexible Telehealth Access:

    I use a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform, so whether you’re in Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County, or the Inland Empire, your sessions remain private and easy to access. My practice is insurance-free to protect your confidentiality, with superbills available for possible out-of-network reimbursement.

  • Frequency & Duration:

    Many Southern California clients prefer weekly therapy to maintain progress, while others meet bi-weekly to balance care with career and family. I offer both short-term, skills-based therapy and longer-term trauma recovery, depending on your needs and readiness.

Explore related services to learn more about trauma-informed therapy options and evidence-based approaches.

Ready to Begin?

Schedule your free 15‑minute consultation to see whether we’re a good fit and to talk about next steps for trauma recovery in Southern California.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. I see clients online throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and the Inland Empire—from urban neighborhoods to coastal and desert communities.

  • My care is ACT-led, with CBT, CPT, PE, and mindfulness woven in. These approaches are especially effective for managing stress tied to SoCal’s fast-paced culture, commuting, and high-pressure industries.

  • Yes. I frequently support military veterans in San Diego, survivors of relationship trauma in Los Angeles, and immigrants navigating acculturation stress in Orange County.

  • I provide insurance-free, HIPAA-compliant sessions to protect privacy for professionals in entertainment, law, and government who may face stigma if their mental health is disclosed.

  • Not at all. We focus first on coping strategies, regulation skills, and values-based action so you can stabilize before deciding whether deeper trauma processing is right for you.

Have more questions? Visit my frequently asked questions about online trauma therapy page.