Complex PTSD
Therapy

Navigating & healing from complex PTSD

You may have arrived here if you…

  • Are a member of a minority group and have experienced stress or discrimination related to your identity.
  • Have experienced unhealthy family dynamics where your attachment needs weren't met.
  • Have been exposed to chronic abuse, neglect, or exposure to situations where you felt powerless.
  • Struggle with low self-esteem, shame, self-criticism, emotional regulation, feelings of emptiness, or distrust.
  • Experience flashbacks, intense emotional reactions to reminders of trauma, or a chronic sense of uneasiness.

Complex PTSD can deeply affect your life, but with tailored therapeutic approaches, healing is possible. I’m here to support your journey towards recovery.

complex PTSD therapy

Understanding and Healing
Complex Trauma

Complex PTSD develops from enduring traumatic circumstances that can profoundly impact your sense of safety and self-identity. Examples include experiencing oppression as a member of a minority group, growing up in unhealthy family dynamics, or being exposed to abuse, neglect, and bullying.

Our sessions will focus on building safety and stability, gradually working through your challenges in a paced manner that respects your personal boundaries. We will utilize evidence-based approaches tailored to complex PTSD, aiming to enhance your ability to regulate emotions and rebuild trust in yourself and others.

A compassionate approach to complex PTSD

My approach to therapy for complex PTSD is deeply empathetic and informed by the latest research in trauma recovery.

I understand that the path to healing is personal and often non-linear. We will collaborate to identify your specific needs and challenges, using this understanding to craft a therapeutic plan that supports your unique healing process.

Together, we will work on strategies that help you gain control over your symptoms, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and foster a renewed sense of personal empowerment.

This process is designed to help you reclaim your life from the impacts of trauma and move towards a future defined by resilience and hope.

complex PTSD therapy

Can we connect?

If you're ready to start your journey towards healing and self-discovery...

Ehsan "Essy" Knopf
Associate Social Worker

Licensed in the
State of California
Supervised by: Amanda Brooke
Parker Trautmann