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5 Best C-PTSD & Complex Trauma Therapists in Los Angeles
Living with complex trauma or C-PTSD can feel like you're constantly bracing for impact, even when nothing is happening. Maybe you find it hard to trust, struggle with emotional overwhelm, or feel disconnected from who you are beneath all the coping. These are not character flaws—they're the echoes of trauma that was too much, for too long, or too early. And you're not alone.
At Therapy Collective of California, we specialize in helping people unravel the deep imprint of complex trauma with care that is relational, body-aware, and trauma-informed.
Meet our Los Angeles complex trauma & C-PTSD therapists
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Samantha Potthoff, M.A., LMFT
Drawing from IFS, neuroscience, and somatic practices, Samantha gently guides clients through trauma healing, attachment repair, and emotional reconnection—creating a warm, attuned space for those ready to reclaim inner stability and authentic selfhood.
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Credentials: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 119290
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Clientele: Adults
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Location: Beverly Hills, CA
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Virtual therapy: Yes
Claire Summers, LCSW
Claire helps clients heal trauma's physical and emotional toll—especially in the forms of chronic pain, anxiety, and addiction. Blending somatic therapy with Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), she addresses how trauma lives in the body. Her warm, grounded approach creates safety to release stored stress and reconnect with yourself.
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Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker 120898
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Clientele: Adults
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Location: Beverly Hills, CA
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Virtual therapy: Yes
Klara Knypinski, LCSW
Drawing from her multicultural background and expertise in systemic influences, Klara specializes in helping clients heal from intergenerational trauma and perfectionism. Her approach blends Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, and attachment theory to help clients untangle cultural expectations, reclaim their authentic voice, and break free from cycles of self-criticism. With warmth and cultural humility, she creates space for deep transformation.
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Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker 128928
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Clientele: Adults
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Location: Beverly Hills, CA
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Virtual therapy: Yes
We recognize that finding the right therapeutic relationship is deeply personal and understand that our practice might not always be the best fit for your needs. That’s why we’ve put together a list of other trusted trauma-informed providers in the Los Angeles area who also specialize in complex trauma and C-PTSD.
Other therapists for complex PTSD treatment in Los Angeles
Matt Porter
Matt Porter brings over 25 years of experience to his trauma-informed work with individuals and couples. In addition to traditional talk therapy, he offers EMDR to support clients in processing complex trauma and relational wounds. While our practice integrates trauma and attachment work, clients specifically seeking couples therapy with the option for EMDR may find Matt’s approach particularly supportive.
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Credentials: LMFT #42042
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Clientele: Adults, couples
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Location: 1511 North Mariposa Ave, Los Angeles, California
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Virtual therapy: Yes
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Maria Gray
Maria Gray specializes in trauma recovery using EMDR, Brainspotting, and somatic psychotherapy to support clients in healing from deeply rooted emotional wounds. She holds certification in the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM), a clinical approach that combines nervous system regulation with thoughtful exploration of emotional and cognitive patterns. While our practice integrates somatic and relational care, clients seeking focused trauma resolution techniques like Brainspotting or NARM may find Maria’s approach especially resonant.
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Credentials: LMFT #85366
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Clientele: Adults, young adults, groups
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Location: Santa Monica, CA
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Virtual therapy: Yes