Trauma & PTSD Therapy in Encino, CA
Healing Is Possible — At Your Own Pace
Compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for PTSD, complex trauma, and adverse life experiences with Dr. Carrie Jacobs, PsyD — in Encino and throughout California via telehealth.
Trauma Doesn't Define You — But It Does Deserve Attention
Trauma is not just what happened to you — it's what happened inside you as a result. It can live in the body, in relationships, in the way you see yourself and the world. And it doesn't always look the way people expect.
Dr. Carrie Jacobs, PsyD, provides trauma-informed therapy for individuals who have experienced a wide range of traumatic events — from childhood abuse and neglect to sexual assault, accidents, medical trauma, domestic violence, and the cumulative effects of chronic stress and adversity.
Her approach is gentle, paced, and always guided by your sense of safety. You will never be pushed to go faster than you're ready for. The goal is not to relive the past — it's to process it in a way that frees you from its grip.
Types of Trauma Dr. Jacobs Treats
Childhood Trauma & Abuse
Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse and neglect in childhood — including adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) that shape adult mental health.
Sexual Assault & Rape
Processing the psychological aftermath of sexual violence, including shame, dissociation, hypervigilance, and relationship impacts.
Domestic Violence
Healing from intimate partner violence — including emotional, physical, and coercive control — and rebuilding safety and trust.
Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
Addressing the effects of prolonged, repeated trauma — including emotional dysregulation, identity disruption, and relational difficulties.
Medical Trauma
Processing traumatic medical experiences, serious illness, surgery, or the trauma of a loved one's medical crisis.
Accidents & Sudden Loss
Recovering from car accidents, natural disasters, sudden bereavement, or other unexpected traumatic events.
LGBTQ+ Trauma
Healing from conversion therapy, hate crimes, family rejection, and the cumulative trauma of living in a non-affirming environment.
Vicarious & Secondary Trauma
Support for first responders, healthcare workers, and caregivers experiencing secondary traumatic stress.
Common PTSD & Trauma Symptoms
Trauma Treatment Approaches
Dr. Jacobs uses an integrative, trauma-informed approach — drawing from the modalities that research shows are most effective for trauma and PTSD, always adapted to your pace and comfort.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
A highly effective, evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process and integrate traumatic memories so they no longer trigger overwhelming distress.
Trauma-Focused CBT
Cognitive and behavioral techniques specifically adapted for trauma — addressing distorted beliefs, avoidance patterns, and emotional regulation.
Psychodynamic Trauma Therapy
Exploring how past traumatic experiences shape current relationships, self-perception, and emotional patterns.
Somatic Awareness
Attending to how trauma is held in the body — and using body-based awareness to support healing and regulation.
Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Building present-moment awareness and grounding skills to manage trauma triggers and reduce hyperarousal.
Frequently Asked Questions
You've Carried This Long Enough
Healing from trauma is possible. Dr. Jacobs will walk alongside you — gently, at your pace — every step of the way. Schedule your free 20-minute consultation today.
Or call us directly: (818) 419-4582