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Trauma Therapists Available in Oxnard

This page lists therapists who work with trauma and are available to clients in Oxnard. It is for people seeking online therapy for past or recent traumatic experiences, complex PTSD, or trauma-related symptoms. Compare approaches, such as EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, somatic therapies, and how therapists describe their trauma experience. Check licences, specialisms, languages spoken, and whether they mention experience with specific populations. A California license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical location inside California is not a barrier to working with you online.

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  1. 1. Sheila Owens, LCSW

    8 years in practice · English · Female

    Supportive therapy for change and resilience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Bipolar · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

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  2. 2. Hyun Joo Kim, LMFT

    21 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LMFT for relationships and trauma

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression

    Continue with Hyun Online sessions
  3. 3. Federico Godina, LCSW

    7 years in practice · English · Male

    California LCSW specializing in stress and trauma

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

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  4. 4. Jared Maloney, LMFT

    8 years in practice · English · Male

    LMFT for anxiety, relationships, and trauma recovery

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  5. 5. Stella Galarza De Saggese, LPCC

    40 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Seasoned California LPCC focused on healing

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression

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  6. 6. Alejandro Holguin, LCSW

    13 years in practice · English · Male

    Compassionate, evidence-based support for lasting emotional balance

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Anger · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy

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  7. 7. Lynda Green Alter, LMFT

    25 years in practice · English · Female

    California LMFT specializing in relationships and trauma

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression

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  8. 8. Christiane Soehnlein, LMFT

    20 years in practice · English, German · Female

    Experienced California LMFT supporting relationships and mood

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Depression

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  9. 9. Dr. Malcolm Stanislaus, LMFT

    40 years in practice · English · Male

    Experienced California LMFT for trauma and coaching

    Works with Trauma and abuse · Depression · Coaching

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  10. 10. Lynn Vinson, LCSW

    10 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced LCSW for adult mental health

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    Continue with Lynn Online sessions
  11. 11. Keith Chilton, LMFT

    30 years in practice · English · Male

    Experienced California Marriage and Family Therapist

    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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  12. 12. Dr. Frederick Smoot, LMFT

    5 years in practice · English · Male

    Compassionate LMFT for relationships and transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Depression · Compassion fatigue

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  13. 13. Carol Wood, LMFT

    29 years in practice · English · Female

    LMFT providing relationship and trauma support

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy

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  14. 14. Eileen Maxwel, LMFT

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    Licensed California Marriage and Family Therapist

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Depression

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  15. 15. Sherri Kardell, LMFT

    7 years in practice · English · Female

    Sherri Kardell, LMFT - Attachment-informed therapist

    Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Existential Therapy

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About trauma therapy for people in Oxnard

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 Oxnard 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 Oxnard

Oxnard has a population of about 202,063. 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

How do I choose a trauma therapist from this list?

Look for therapists who describe specific trauma approaches you want, such as EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, or somatic work. Compare stated experience with types of trauma, any populations they note, languages they offer, and their stated approach to safety and pacing. Use initial consultations to assess fit, comfort, and whether their style matches your needs.

Can a therapist listed here treat complex or long-term trauma online?

Many therapists work with complex or long-term trauma over telehealth, but approaches vary. Check each therapist’s description for mention of complex PTSD, prolonged trauma, or attachment-related issues. During a consultation, ask how they structure longer-term trauma work, manage stabilization, and coordinate care if you need additional supports.

What should I ask a therapist about trauma-focused methods before starting?

Ask which trauma modalities they use, how they decide which to apply, and what a typical session looks like. Inquire about their process for pacing, managing strong reactions, and building safety and coping skills. Also ask about session length, frequency, and how they handle crisis or referrals if needed.

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