Trauma Therapists Available in Fairfield
This page is for people in Fairfield looking for therapists who specialize in trauma and offer online sessions to California clients. Compare clinicians by therapy approach, trauma experience, licensing, and communication style. Look for mentions of trauma-informed care, EMDR, somatic methods, or prolonged exposure if those matter to you. A California license covers the whole state, so a clinician’s listed city does not limit whether they can work with you. Consider session format, your comfort with remote work, and whether the therapist describes experience with similar trauma types when choosing who to contact.
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1. Sandra West, LMFT
California LMFT with 25 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Solution-Focused Therapy
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2. Hyun Joo Kim, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT for relationships and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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3. Marlo Lewis, LCSW
Licensed LCSW helping clients build emotional wellbeing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Career · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Motivational Interviewing · Psychodynamic Therapy
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4. Elena Balashova-Shamis, CA Psychologist
California psychologist with integrative expertise
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
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5. Linda Alcala, LMFT
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression
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6. Tiffany Whittington, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT for anxiety and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
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7. Deborah Perez, LMFT
Compassionate California LMFT for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Self esteem · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy
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8. Dr. Malcolm Stanislaus, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT for trauma and coaching
Works with Trauma and abuse · Depression · Coaching
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9. Dorothy O'Neill, LMFT
Dorothy O'Neill, LMFT - Relationship and trauma therapist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression
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10. Katherine Eldean, LMFT
Katherine Eldean, California LMFT focused on relationships and stress
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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11. Gian Sarabia, LMFT
California LMFT offering thoughtful, individualized therapy
Works with Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Bipolar · Depression · Stress, Anxiety
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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12. Cynthia Rumford-Jones, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW for life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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13. Nathalie Contro, LMFT
Collaborative LMFT for relationships and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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14. Lorena Silva, LCSW
Warm, collaborative LCSW for adults
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
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15. Shemeram 'Shari' Lachin, LCSW
Affirming LCSW focused on lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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About trauma therapy for people in Fairfield
Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in California and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in California regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Fairfield can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,496 therapists match this page, all of whom name trauma among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.
What to compare
- Credential. LMFT, LCSW and LPCC are different training routes to the same licensed practice. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
- Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
- What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
- Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
- Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.
How online sessions work
Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.
Therapy in Fairfield
Fairfield has a population of about 119,881. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.
Common questions
Can therapists on this page treat complex or long-term trauma remotely for someone in Fairfield?
Many trauma therapists work with complex or long-term trauma through online sessions. Ask each therapist about their specific training, experience with complex PTSD, and how they structure longer-term work remotely. Confirm whether they use phased approaches, stabilization techniques, or therapies like EMDR or somatic modalities that they are trained to deliver online.
How do I know which trauma therapy approach is right for me?
Different trauma therapies suit different needs. EMDR addresses disturbing memories, somatic therapies focus on body sensations, and cognitive therapies target thoughts and beliefs. Check therapist profiles for their described approaches and experience with your trauma type. You can message a few clinicians to ask how they would approach your concerns and which methods they recommend.
What practical things should I compare before contacting a trauma therapist available to Fairfield clients?
Compare a therapist’s licensing, stated trauma experience, therapeutic approaches, session formats (video, phone, messaging), and communication style. Look for notes on specialization such as sexual trauma, combat-related trauma, or childhood abuse. Also check whether they mention crisis protocols, referral options, and how they handle setbacks in trauma work.
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