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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating mental condition that can completely derail your life. It manifests with disturbing thoughts related to a traumatic event that happened a while ago. Sometimes the wounds of the trauma are so deep that you find it hard to function, and this is where therapy can help.

A licensed PTSD therapist can help you heal from traumatic events and regain a sense of calm and ease. Whether you are located in downtown Gardena, the suburbs of Gardena, other nearby places such as Hawthorne, Redondo Beach, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Symptoms of PTSD

PTSD presents in different ways depending on the individual. If you’re suffering from PTSD, you may experience symptoms such as:

  • Intrusive memories that manifest as nightmares, realistic flashbacks, or reactions to anything that reminds you of the traumatic event.
  • Increased reactiveness to external situations.
  • Mood changes including emotional numbness, hopelessness, and pessimism.

If you are wondering if you have PTSD, read this article for more information about PTSD symptoms.

It’s Never Too Late: Get Help for PTSD Today

A therapist who specializes in PTSD therapy can help you discover the source of your psychological stress and create a treatment plan to help you feel better. Use our free therapist matching tool to find a therapist today!

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Together, we will work through your current presenting issues in a safe space, whether it is a recent or past traumatic experience, depression, anxiety, self-harm, or suicide ideation, and process past experiences contributing to the current issues.


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Together, we will work through your current presenting issues in a safe space, whether it is a recent or past traumatic experience, depression, anxiety, self-harm, or suicide ideation, and process past experiences contributing to the current issues.

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I meet my clients where they are at and work within their comfort zone. Using EMDR, and other trauma treatments, along with talk therapy, I will slightly nudge them out of their comfort zone into healing and progress.

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  • Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
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As a LMFT, I aim to build a trusting relationship, discussing your personal history and current stressors. Our sessions will be flexible, connecting past experiences to present behaviors. I want you to leave our sessions empowered.


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As a LMFT, I aim to build a trusting relationship, discussing your personal history and current stressors. Our sessions will be flexible, connecting past experiences to present behaviors. I want you to leave our sessions empowered.

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As a certified Prepare-Enrich facilitator, I specialize in couples therapy. I use different methods based on your needs, including talk therapy and motivational interviewing. My focus is on your strengths and empowerment.

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Work toward healing your nervous system which can help with emotional regulation, improve how you show up in the world and help you make decisions that are right for you.


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Work toward healing your nervous system which can help with emotional regulation, improve how you show up in the world and help you make decisions that are right for you.

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I use somatic approaches to help regulate your nervous system in a way that feels tolerable and sustainable.

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It's a privilege to be a part of each person's growth, and I continuously seek to improve my skills and understanding in this dynamic field.

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In my approach to therapy, I integrate evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), while emphasizing a strengths-based and person-in-environment approach.

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Alison Murphey
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As a team we will process the triggers and stressors of the past, future and today that hold you back from reaching your full potential. You will learn to take control of the present, by challenging negative thought patterns that hold you back.


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As a team we will process the triggers and stressors of the past, future and today that hold you back from reaching your full potential. You will learn to take control of the present, by challenging negative thought patterns that hold you back.

Something to know about my approach is:

I operate from a more integrative perspective and use many different tools and techniques to create a completely personal and tailored treatment plan for therapy. We will work together to explore options and approaches for therapy that work for you.

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