Healing from Trauma with CBT and DBT: Expert, Compassionate Care at CBT California
Trauma can leave a deep and lasting impact—on your mind, your body, your relationships, and your sense of safety. Whether it stems from a single event or ongoing experiences, trauma can make everyday life feel exhausting or overwhelming. But healing is absolutely possible.
At CBT California, we specialize in evidence-based trauma treatment using both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). These approaches are backed by science and designed to help you process what happened, reduce emotional pain, and build a life that feels safe and meaningful again.
How CBT Helps with Trauma
CBT for trauma focuses on identifying how traumatic experiences have affected your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors—and then gently challenging those patterns. With support from a skilled therapist, you can:
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Understand and reframe painful or self-blaming thoughts.
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Learn skills to reduce symptoms like hypervigilance, nightmares, or avoidance.
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Regain a sense of control over your mind and body.
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Start feeling safe again in everyday situations.
Our clinicians use trauma-focused CBT strategies that are personalized and paced to match your needs. You’ll never be pushed to go faster than you’re ready for.
How DBT Supports Trauma Recovery
DBT is especially helpful for people who feel overwhelmed by intense emotions, self-destructive urges, or unstable relationships as a result of trauma. DBT can help you:
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Build emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills.
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Reduce self-harm or impulsive behaviors.
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Improve communication and boundary-setting.
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Stay grounded and mindful when trauma memories resurface.
DBT offers a clear, step-by-step framework that’s empowering and practical. It’s particularly effective for those with complex trauma or co-occurring challenges like anxiety, depression, or borderline personality traits.
Why Choose CBT California for Trauma Treatment?
At CBT California, our therapists are not only highly trained in CBT and DBT for trauma, they also train other clinicians across the country in these cutting-edge approaches. We bring deep clinical expertise and a commitment to compassion, dignity, and safety in every session.
Whether you’re just beginning your healing journey or looking for a therapist who truly understands trauma, we’re here to support you with:
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Personalized care tailored to your history and goals
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Safe, nonjudgmental therapy grounded in evidence-based methods
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Skilled professionals who stay current with the latest research and best practices
You don’t have to carry the weight of trauma alone. With expert help from CBT California, you can start healing—one step at a time.