10 Highly Recommended Los Angeles Trauma Therapy Specialists
Trauma can leave you feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed by emotions you can’t quite name. Whether you’re navigating the aftermath of a single event or carrying the weight of complex, intergenerational experiences, you deserve support that honors your whole story. At Yellow Chair Collective, our Los Angeles trauma therapists offer culturally responsive, trauma-informed care that helps you heal and reclaim your sense of self. Contact us today to get started.
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Arnold Kim, MS: Recommended for children and adolescent trauma therapy
Lily Tran, MSW: Recommended for neurodivergent-affirming trauma therapy
Kony Das, MS: Recommended for disordered eating and trauma therapy
Dalena Thai, MS: Recommended for addiction and trauma therapy
David Yim, DSW, LCSW: Recommended for trauma therapy for men
Celia Chen, MSW: Recommended for complex trauma (C-PTSD) therapy
Eliza Yoon Renner, LCSW: Recommended for EMDR trauma therapy
Jacqueline Guan, MSW: Recommended for trauma therapy for activists and community organizers
Razdeep Kaur, MSW: Recommended for Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) trauma therapy
Alice Chien, MS: Recommended for religious trauma therapy
Meet our Los Angeles trauma therapists
Arnold Kim, MS
Recommended for children and adolescent trauma therapy
Arnold specializes in working with children, teens, families, and couples experiencing life’s challenges. He uses an integrative approach that blends methods like play therapy, Brainspotting, and cognitive-behavioral therapy to help people find holistic healing.
Offers trauma therapy: ✓
Credentials: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Clientele: Children, teens, adults, couples, and families
Location: Arcadia, California, and online
Virtual therapy? Yes, in addition to in-person
Lily Tran, MSW
Recommended for neurodivergent-affirming trauma therapy
As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, Lily creates affirming spaces for clients navigating trauma related to identity, masking, and marginalization, with a specialized understanding of how trauma impacts neurodiverse nervous systems and LGBTQIA+ experiences.
Offers trauma therapy: ✓
Credentials: Associate Social Worker
Clientele: Teens and adults
Location: Irvine, California and online
Virtual therapy? Yes, in addition to in-person
Kony Das, MS
Recommended for disordered eating and trauma therapy
With a background in neuroscience and psychobiology, Kony helps people process trauma related to body image, disordered eating, and shame, understanding how these experiences shape their relationship with themselves and offering a path toward healing and self-acceptance.
Offers trauma therapy: ✓
Credentials: Associate Clinical Social Worker
Clientele: Teens, adults, and families
Location: Arcadia, California, and online
Virtual therapy? Yes, in addition to in-person
Dalena Thai, MA
Recommended for addiction and trauma therapy
Drawing from extensive experience in residential treatment and intensive outpatient programs, Dalena specializes in helping people heal from trauma that intersects with addiction, offering a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore the root causes of substance use.
Offers trauma therapy: ✓
Credentials: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Clientele: Teens, adults, and couples
Location: Manhattan Beach, California, and online
Virtual therapy? Yes, in addition to in-person
David Yim, DSW, LCSW
Recommended for trauma therapy for men
With over 20 years of experience in mental health and community advocacy, David offers grounded, culturally attuned support—especially for Asian American men navigating complex family expectations, cultural identity, and the lasting impact of intergenerational trauma.
Offers trauma therapy: ✓
Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Clientele: Adults
Location: California (online)
Virtual therapy? Yes
Celia Chen, MSW
Recommended for complex trauma (C-PTSD) therapy
Celia combines EMDR and somatic techniques to help clients heal from layered traumatic experiences, including immigrant trauma, grief, and anger, offering specialized expertise in reprocessing complex trauma that has accumulated over time.
Offers trauma therapy: ✓
Credentials: Associate Social Worker
Clientele: Adults, older adults, and couples
Location: California (online)
Virtual therapy? Yes
Eliza Yoon Renner, LCSW
Recommended for EMDR trauma therapy
Eliza offers EMDR therapy blended with psychodynamic and CBT therapy to help clients process trauma, anxiety, and grief. She has a specialized understanding of how cultural identity and family dynamics intersect with traumatic experiences—particularly for LGBTQIA+ and Asian American individuals.
Offers trauma therapy: ✓
Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Clientele: Adults
Location: California (online)
Virtual therapy? Yes, available in California, Oregon, and Washington
Jacqueline Guan, MSW
Recommended for trauma therapy for activists
With experience as a community organizer and social worker, Jacqueline brings an anti-oppressive, liberatory approach to trauma therapy, supporting individuals who are navigating systemic harm, collective grief, and the intersection of personal and political trauma.
Offers trauma therapy: ✓
Credentials: Associate Social Worker
Clientele: Teens, adults, and couples
Location: California (online)
Virtual therapy? Yes
Razdeep Kaur, MSW
Recommended for Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) trauma therapy
As a highly empathetic person herself, Razdeep specializes in helping sensitive feelers and empaths process trauma while honoring their deep capacity to feel. She offers holistic and mindfulness-based techniques rooted in both Eastern wisdom and Western therapeutic practices.
Offers trauma therapy: ✓
Credentials: Associate Clinical Social Worker
Clientele: Teens and adults
Location: California (online)
Virtual therapy? Yes
Alice Chien, MS
Recommended for religious trauma therapy
Alice offers compassionate, trauma-informed support for individuals navigating faith, spirituality, and religious trauma, helping clients explore and heal from experiences of spiritual harm while honoring their evolving relationship with belief and meaning-making.
Offers trauma therapy: ✓
Credentials: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Clientele: Children, teens, adults, and couples
Location: Arcadia, California and online
Virtual therapy? Yes, in addition to in-person
How to choose the right trauma therapist for you
Finding the right trauma therapist is a deeply personal decision. Consider the following when making your choice:
Specialization: Does the therapist have specific training or experience with your type of trauma (e.g., religious trauma, intergenerational trauma)?
Cultural fit: Do you want a therapist who understands your cultural background, identity, or lived experience?
Approach: Are you drawn to somatic work, talk therapy, or specific modalities like EMDR or IFS?
Clientele: Does the therapist work with your age group and familial status (individual, couples, families)?
Connection: Most importantly, do you feel safe and seen when you read about or speak with them?
If you’re not sure which therapist is right for you, we encourage you to reach out so we can help you find a match.
FAQs about trauma treatment
How do I know if I need trauma therapy?
Trauma can show up in many different ways, and you don’t need to have experienced a single “big” event to benefit from trauma therapy. Here are some common signs:
Flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts
Hypervigilance or feeling constantly on edge
Avoidance of reminders of the traumatic event
Difficulty trusting others or forming close relationships
Chronic feelings of shame, guilt, or worthlessness
Difficulty regulating emotions or managing stress
Patterns of unhealthy relationships or self-sabotage
Disconnection from your body or feeling “numb”
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms—or simply feel like something from your past is affecting your present—trauma therapy can help you process, heal, and move forward.
What type of therapy is best for trauma?
There’s not just one best type of therapy for trauma—different approaches work for different people. Our therapists are trained in multiple modalities, including eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), internal family systems (IFS), brainspotting, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), somatic experiencing, narrative therapy, art therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. We will work with you to find what feels right.
Is trauma therapy covered by insurance?
Yes, trauma therapy is typically covered by insurance. Many of our therapists accept insurance plans, including Aetna, Cigna, and others. We can also provide superbills for PPO plans if your therapist is out-of-network. During your free consultation call, we’ll help you understand your options.
What can I expect from the therapy process?
Trauma therapy begins with building safety and trust. Your therapist will go at your pace, helping you develop coping skills and emotional regulation tools before diving into deeper work. Over time, you’ll process traumatic experiences in a supportive environment, gradually reducing their emotional charge and reclaiming your sense of agency. Healing isn’t linear, but with the right support, it’s absolutely possible.
How do I know if your practice is the right fit?
Yellow Chair Collective might be the right fit for you if you’re looking for:
Culturally responsive care that honors your identity, heritage, and lived experience
Trauma-informed therapists trained in evidence-based modalities like EMDR, IFS, CBT, and somatic work
Specialization in Asian American therapy grounded in a deep understanding of intergenerational and cultural trauma. While we welcome clients from all cultural backgrounds and identities who want to explore how mental health, culture, and identity intersect, we bring particular expertise in supporting Asian American communities. Inclusive care that honors each person’s cultural identity guides how we practice, and our team offers dedicated experience in Asian American therapy and Asian American mental health with meaningful insight into intergenerational and cultural trauma.
A diverse team of clinicians with expertise across multiple languages and varied specializations
LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent affirming spaces where all parts of you are welcome
Community-oriented values that prioritize authenticity, belonging, and healing
If these values resonate with you, we’d be honored to support your healing journey.