Trauma can affect how you sleep, feel, think and connect with others long after the event is over. Blackburn Clinical Services offers one-on-one trauma and PTSD treatment for adults and adolescents in West Los Angeles, using evidence-based therapies including EMDR, with psychiatry when medication may help.
Signs of trauma and PTSD
- Intrusive memories, nightmares or flashbacks
- Avoiding reminders, places or conversations
- Feeling on edge, easily startled or unable to relax
- Trouble sleeping or concentrating
- Numbness, guilt, shame or feeling disconnected
- Using alcohol or drugs to cope
Trauma can come from a single event or from experiences that happened over time. You do not need a PTSD diagnosis to benefit from trauma-focused care.
How we treat trauma at Blackburn
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). A structured therapy that helps the brain process distressing memories so they carry less charge.
- Trauma-informed therapy. CBT, DBT, ACT and other approaches, delivered at a pace that feels safe. Learn more about therapy.
- Psychiatry and medication management. Medication can ease symptoms such as anxiety, depression and sleep problems. Learn more about psychiatry.
- Skills for regulation. Psychoeducation on emotional regulation, grounding and sleep. Learn more about psychoeducation.
- Care for co-occurring substance use. When trauma and substance use overlap, we treat both together.
Adults and adolescents
We treat trauma in adults and teens, and we involve families when it helps. Learn more about adolescent services and family services.
All of our services are available individually or can be combined into a customized package to meet each person’s needs. Learn about fees and insurance.
Our clinicians
Our licensed therapists are trained in trauma-focused approaches including EMDR and DBT, and they coordinate with our psychiatrists when medication is part of care. Meet our psychiatrists and therapists.
Frequently asked questions
What is EMDR?
EMDR is an evidence-based therapy that uses guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation while you briefly focus on a memory, helping the brain process it so it feels less distressing.
Do I have to talk about every detail of what happened?
No. Good trauma therapy moves at your pace, and approaches like EMDR do not require retelling every detail.
Can medication help with PTSD?
For some people, medication helps with anxiety, depression and sleep problems related to trauma. A psychiatrist can talk through options.
How long does trauma therapy take?
It varies. Some people notice changes within a few months, while others benefit from longer-term work.
Get started
Call (888) 870 7405, email info@blackburnclinical.com or contact us to schedule an assessment. Blackburn Clinical Services serves Venice, Mar Vista, Santa Monica, Culver City and West Los Angeles.
If you or someone you love is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call 911 in an emergency.