Trauma Therapy in West Hollywood — Adult Care for PTSD & CPTSD
I’m an addiction and trauma specialist for adults, also treating anxiety and mood disorders. Care is integrative, skills-based, LGBTQ+ affirming, and collaborative—available via telehealth across California and Nevada, with walk-and-talk sessions in Beverly Hills and West Hollywood. For addiction recovery, I support 12-step and alternative options. I work with adults (18+) only.
Who this page is for
Trauma therapy can help if you’re dealing with PTSD or complex PTSD, chronic hyper-vigilance, shutdown/numbness, nightmares, startle responses, or relationship patterns shaped by past experiences. If anxiety or mood disorders (depression or bipolar) overlap with trauma, we’ll treat both—step by step.
How trauma therapy works here
We begin with a clear plan and set measurable next steps together. Treatment draws on Cognitive Processing Therapy and Trauma-Focused CBT to organize the story and loosen stuck points, with ACT, CBT, and DBT-informed skills to steady thinking and behavior. Mindfulness and brief somatic exercises are included when they genuinely help the nervous system settle, and relational work ensures insights translate into day-to-day change. When addiction patterns show up, we integrate 12-step or alternative recovery options that fit your values and goals.
What sessions feel like
Sessions are structured yet flexible. We set priorities, check in briefly on what changed between meetings, and practice skills you can use in real time. Pacing is intentional—we titrate exposure and keep work inside a tolerable range. I’m transparent about why we use each method and invite your feedback throughout.
I’m licensed in California (LPCC #12680) and Nevada (CP #6121-R). Video sessions are available statewide for adults in both states, with the same level of structure, privacy, and follow-through you would expect in person.
I’m in-network with Aetna and Optum/UnitedHealthcare (including Oxford). We verify benefits before your first session and tell you your estimated copay/coinsurance and any deductible impact. If your plan isn’t listed, I can provide an itemized receipt (superbill) for out-of-network benefits. I also offer a free 10-minute chemistry call so you can ask questions and see if we’re a fit. I work with adults (18+) only.
FAQ
Do I have to tell my whole story for trauma therapy to work?
No—trauma therapy starts with safety and skills, and we pace disclosure so you stay within your window of tolerance.
How will we know therapy is working?
We track concrete changes (sleep, startle response, nightmares, avoidance, daily functioning) and adjust the plan based on those results.
Do you offer trauma therapy in West Hollywood and Beverly Hills?
Yes—walk-and-talk sessions in Beverly Hills and West Hollywood, plus secure telehealth across California and Nevada for adults.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes—Aetna and Optum/UnitedHealthcare (including Oxford); we verify benefits before your first session and can provide a superbill for out-of-network plans.
Do you work with children or teens?
No—I provide individual therapy for adults (18+) only.