Trauma Therapist

Do You Feel Stuck in the Pain of the Past?

Trauma can leave deep emotional wounds, affecting your thoughts, emotions, and even your body. You may struggle with:

At Coastal Therapy & Wellness, we’re here to help you heal from past wounds and regain control over your life, with trauma therapy available in Seal Beach and virtually in CA.

What is Trauma?

Trauma is the emotional and psychological response to deeply painful or disturbing events that overwhelm an individual’s ability to cope. It can result from experiences such as abuse, accidents, loss, or exposure to violence.

Trauma affects how you think, feel, and interact with the world, often leading to anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Healing is possible with the right support and therapeutic interventions.

Trauma We Work With

Trauma doesn’t always come from one big event. We support clients with PTSD, childhood and developmental trauma, complex trauma from ongoing stress or relationships, betrayal trauma, accidents and medical trauma, and grief or loss that still feels raw. You don’t need to know which label fits. We’ll figure that out together.

What is Therapy for Trauma?

Therapy for trauma helps individuals process and heal from distressing and overwhelming experiences. Using evidence-based approaches like:

We help you release painful memories, reduce emotional triggers, and regain a sense of safety and empowerment. Trauma therapy provides a supportive space to rebuild resilience and develop healthy coping strategies for lasting recovery.

How Can Trauma Therapy Help You?

Process and Release Trauma

Work through painful memories in a safe and structured way.

Reduce Anxiety and Hypervigilance

Learn techniques to calm your nervous system and regain a sense of safety.

Improve Sleep and Emotional Balance

Overcome nightmares, racing thoughts, and emotional distress.

Enhance Relationships and Trust

Heal from past hurt and build healthier connections with others.

Reclaim Your Life

Move beyond trauma and create a future filled with hope and fulfillment.

Trauma Therapy: Backed by Science

You Don’t Have to Carry This Burden Alone—Healing is Possible with holistic trauma therapy.

Take the First Step Toward Recovery

EMDR Is a Recommended PTSD Treatment

The World Health Organization and the 2023 VA/DoD guideline both include EMDR among recommended treatments for PTSD.

Trauma-Focused CBT Is Well Studied

The World Health Organization recommends trauma-focused CBT for PTSD, and it is one of the most researched trauma treatments available.

Somatic Techniques Work With the Body

We use body-based techniques alongside talk therapy to help you notice and settle your nervous system's stress response. Research here is still growing, so we pair them with well-studied methods.

Healing Takes Time, and It Is Possible

Many people see their symptoms ease with consistent trauma-focused therapy. The pace is different for everyone, and we adjust as we go.

How we work

Our Approach to Trauma Therapy

At Coastal Therapy & Wellness, we specialize in helping individuals in Seal Beach and throughout California heal from trauma by addressing both emotional and physiological responses. Our highly qualified and compassionate trauma therapists work with you to develop a customized approach that fosters lasting healing and personal growth.

Clients across Seal Beach, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Rossmoor, Cypress, Huntington Beach, and Fountain Valley come to Coastal Therapy & Wellness for trauma therapy. Most of these areas are within about a 25-minute drive, and many clients come in for in-person sessions while others prefer the flexibility of meeting online. Either way works, and you’re welcome to switch between in-person and virtual as your schedule changes.

Learn more about EMDR for trauma. Curious what EMDR is like? Read what EMDR feels like, session by session, how it works for childhood trauma, and what to do if EMDR isn’t working. You can also see our EMDR therapy page or read whether it’s possible to fully recover from trauma.

Why Coastal Therapy & Wellness

What Sets Us Apart?

Holistic Healing

We integrate mind-body approaches to support deep healing beyond just talk therapy.

Trauma-Trained Therapists

Our team is trained in a range of trauma approaches, including EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and attachment-focused therapy. Several clinicians also bring body-based (somatic) techniques into their work. We'll match you with a therapist whose training fits what you're working through.

Personalized Treatment Plans

We tailor therapy to your unique experiences and needs.

Safe & Supportive Environment

We create judgment-free spaces both physically and virtually where you feel heard, understood, and empowered.

Our trauma-trained clinicians

Who You'd Work With

Not sure who to choose? Our care coordinator will help match you with the right fit during your free consultation.

Nathalie Maggio

LMFT, EMDRIA-Certified, EMDR Consultant in Training

EMDR therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Works with older teens and adults, in person in Seal Beach and online.

Meet Nathalie

Danny Duchene

LPCC, EMDRIA-Trained

Trauma-focused, attachment-informed approach. Works with adults, online throughout California.

Meet Danny

Christine Stellino

LCSW, EMDRIA-Trained

Combines EMDR and CBT. Supports adults, older adults, and caregivers, in person and online.

Meet Christine

Rebecca Steen

AMFT, APCC

Trauma-informed, with TF-CBT and a focus on medical trauma. Works with children (5+), teens, and adults, in person and online.

Meet Rebecca

Coastal Therapy & Wellness

Getting Started with Trauma Therapy

We offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to discuss your concerns and determine if trauma therapy is right for you.
To schedule an appointment or learn more, contact us at (562) 568-7900 or fill out our website’s contact form.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trauma Therapy in Seal Beach

What does trauma therapy involve at Coastal Therapy & Wellness?

We use approaches like EMDR and trauma-focused CBT, along with body-based techniques, to help you process painful memories, calm your nervous system, and reduce the hold trauma has on your daily life, at a pace that feels safe for you.

Do you offer trauma therapy near Long Beach, Los Alamitos, or Huntington Beach?

Yes. We're based in Seal Beach and see clients throughout the surrounding area, including Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Rossmoor, Cypress, Huntington Beach, and Fountain Valley, in person or online.

Can I do trauma therapy online?

Yes, we offer online trauma therapy throughout California, so distance from Seal Beach doesn't have to be a barrier to getting support.

What therapy approaches do you use for trauma?

We draw on EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, Internal Family Systems, and attachment-focused therapy, with body-based techniques woven in by some clinicians, all tailored to what you're working through and what feels manageable for you.

How long does trauma therapy take?

It varies. Some clients see real shifts within a few months, others work with us longer to process deeper or more complex trauma. We'll reassess together as you go.

Do you accept insurance?

We're primarily an out-of-network practice. If your plan includes out-of-network mental health benefits, we can provide a superbill for possible reimbursement.

How do I know if I need trauma therapy?

If past experiences still affect your mood, relationships, or sense of safety, trauma therapy can help, even if you don't think of what happened as "bad enough" to qualify. A free consultation is a good place to start.

How do I get started?

Reach out for a free 15-minute phone consultation, and we'll talk through what you're carrying and whether one of our trauma therapists feels like the right fit.