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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in La Mesa, CA


Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in La Mesa, CA
Trauma recovery in La Mesa doesn't have to feel isolating. Our network of compassionate providers specializes in trauma-focused approaches like EMDR and Prolonged Exposure to help process traumatic experiences and regain emotional stability. Flexible scheduling and affordable care through insurance make healing accessible.
Thank you for reading this. Having a background in grassroots and non-profit work as well as teaching, I am fiercely passionate about equity, social justice and liberation for all people. The therapeutic relationship is unique and radical --- your words have exquisite power and we get to think together about what they mean.
Hello, my name is Sandra, I’m a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. I offer both video and in-person sessions, including Sunday’s. I started my journey with Mental Health Services, 2015 since then, I have had the privilege to work with all populations beginning with adolescents to older adults. I enjoy working with individuals, families and couples. I am trained to utilize a broad range of therapeutic modalities in order, to address here-and-now real-life stressors and trauma.
Hello. My name is Khamnga Sengmany, licensed clinical social worker. I have been working as a social worker for 30+ years and as a therapist for over seven years. I have experiences with assisting clients work through a range of problems including anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, loss and grief, work-related stress, life transitions.
Let’s work together to address the challenges in your life. Finding a therapist that fits your needs is essential, if I am not the therapist for you, I'll help you find one who is. Prior to becoming a therapist, I was a Registered Nurse for over 15yrs. I understand the interplay between our mental and physical health, and how one effects the other.
Sarah Emmanuelle Mairesse is a trilingual (English/Spanish/French) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist focused on healing mind, body and spirit. I earned my Master’s in Clinical Psychology and undergraduate degree in Child Development. I incorporate EMDR to help minimize symptoms of ADHD, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, and Attachment Trauma, etc.. I have been a mental health professional and a practitioner in the healing arts for over fifteen years.
I work in a collaborative process with older teens (15yrs old and above), couples, and individual adults who are motivated to find their inner voice and know their highest selves. My clients are focused on setting boundaries, assertive and effective communication skills, healthy relationships, self-advocacy, and self-efficacy. My clients are willing to reflect on sessions outside of the therapeutic hour, and are receptive to occasional homework. I am here to meet you halfway.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and received my masters from CSU Northridge. I have worked with kids, teens, and adults, and have been trained in Somatic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other modalities. I have a bachelor's in nutrition and see health and wellbeing through a holistic lens.
Are you anxious, troubled, stuck, weighed down? I believe that you have the inner strength and power to live your best life. But it is hard to be hopeful when you feel trapped by old patterns. That’s where our work together begins. I believe that therapy is a collaborative and creative process. My goal is to help you feel better in the present, while finding deeper insight and lasting change for the future. My style is warm, supportive, interactive, and sometimes humorous. I will adapt our work to meet your unique needs and goals. I believe that the relationship we build in therapy is the foundation for healing and change.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and received my Masters in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles. I’ve been working in the mental health field for 7 years. My practice helps individuals who have experience trauma. I have experience in various therapy modalities including, EMDR, Mindfulness, mind-body awareness, Evidence-Based practices, among others; addressing issues surrounding depression, anxiety, PTSD and many other mental health conditions.
About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD located within 20 miles of La Mesa, CA



- 98%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 94%Stress management
- 94%Trauma
- 90%Relationship issues

- 100%Aetna
- 69%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 67%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 55%Cigna
- 51%Providence Health Plan

- 92%English
- 24%Spanish
- 4%French
- 4%Tagalog
- 2%Farsi

- 94%In-person or online
- 6%In-person only

- 71%Woman
- 29%Man

- 51%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 16%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 14%Clinical Psychologist
- 8%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- 8%Nurse Practitioner

- 100%Individual therapy
- 29%Family therapy
- 20%Child or adolescent therapy
- 18%Couples therapy
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