Trauma Therapy Los Angeles CA | Trauma Therapist

A Place to Turn provides trauma therapy for individuals and couples in Los Angeles, CA who are seeking support for PTSD, emotional trauma, and chronic stress.

Trauma can affect how people feel in their relationships, their work, and their daily lives.
Our therapists provide trauma-informed therapy that helps clients understand trauma responses, regulate the nervous system, and process difficult experiences in a supportive environment.

Trauma Therapy in Los Angeles

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Trauma therapy helps individuals understand how past experiences continue to affect emotional responses, physical reactions, and relationships. Many people seek trauma therapy when they experience persistent anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or difficulty feeling safe and grounded.
A Place to Turn works with clients across Los Angeles and surrounding communities. Our therapists provide a supportive and compassionate environment where individuals can begin to understand trauma responses and develop new tools for healing.
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What Is Trauma Therapy?

Trauma therapy is a specialized form of counseling designed to help individuals process and recover from difficult or overwhelming experiences.Trauma may result from a single event such as an accident, loss, or medical crisis. It can also develop over time through repeated experiences such as childhood adversity, emotionally unsafe relationships, or prolonged stress.Trauma therapy focuses on helping clients:• understand how trauma affects the brain and nervous system
• process traumatic memories safely
• regulate emotional responses
• rebuild trust in themselves and their relationships
The goal of trauma therapy is to help individuals regain a sense of safety, stability, and emotional balance.
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EMDR Therapy for Trauma

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is one of the most well-researched treatments for trauma and PTSD.
EMDR therapy helps the brain process traumatic memories in a way that reduces their emotional intensity and allows individuals to integrate those experiences more adaptively.
Many people find that EMDR therapy allows them to move through traumatic memories more efficiently than traditional talk therapy alone.
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Trauma-Informed Therapy Approach

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At A Place to Turn, therapy is grounded in a trauma-informed perspective. This approach recognizes that trauma affects the whole person, emotionally, physically, and relationally. Our therapists focus on creating a safe and collaborative environment where clients can explore their experiences at their own pace.
Trauma-informed therapy emphasizes:
• emotional safety
• nervous system regulation
• compassionate self-understanding
• strengthening relationships and boundaries
This approach helps clients move toward healing while feeling supported and respected throughout the process.

Meet Our Therapists

A Place to Turn is a collaborative group practice with therapists who specialize in trauma therapy, EMDR therapy, anxiety, and relationship work.

Our clinicians work with clients throughout the Los Angeles area as well as nearby communities including Pasadena, Beverly Hills, and Westlake Village.

You can learn more about each therapist and their areas of specialization on our team page.
Serving Los Angeles and Surrounding Communities

A Place to Turn works with clients throughout Los Angeles and nearby communities.
In-person sessions are available for individuals seeking therapy in the Los Angeles area, and virtual therapy sessions are available for residents throughout California.

Serving Pasadena and Nearby Communities

Many of our clients come from nearby communities including Pasadena, Altadena, San Marino, and South Pasadena.
If you are specifically looking for a trauma therapist in Pasadena, you can learn more about our services on our Pasadena trauma therapy page.

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Schedule Trauma Therapy in Los Angeles

If you are considering trauma therapy in Los Angeles, the first step is a consultation to discuss your needs and determine whether our therapists are the right fit. Trauma recovery happens at your own pace. With the right support, therapy can help you process difficult experiences, develop new coping strategies, and move toward greater emotional stability and connection.

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5743 Corsa Avenue, Suite 207 & Suite 224,
Westlake Village, CA, 91362
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