PTSD
PTSD Therapy in Pasadena, CA
With Rakel Delevi, LMFT
Helping You Heal from Trauma and Reclaim Your Life
Are You Living with PTSD?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Whether it’s a single incident—like an accident or assault—or ongoing trauma such as abuse or military combat, PTSD can deeply impact your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
If you’re experiencing flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, or emotional numbness, you're not alone—and help is available.
I’m Rakel Delevi, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Pasadena, CA, and I specialize in trauma and PTSD therapy. I provide a safe, supportive space for you to process what’s happened, build coping strategies, and move forward with a renewed sense of control and calm.
What Is PTSD?
PTSD is a psychological response to a traumatic or life-threatening event. While it’s normal to feel stress after a difficult experience, PTSD symptoms can persist for months or years and interfere with daily life, relationships, and overall well-being.
Common Symptoms of PTSD Include:
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Flashbacks or intrusive memories
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Nightmares and sleep disturbances
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Hypervigilance or feeling “on edge”
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Emotional numbness or disconnection
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Avoidance of places, people, or memories
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Irritability, anger, or mood swings
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Guilt, shame, or self-blame
Everyone experiences PTSD differently, and no two healing journeys are the same. Therapy can help you understand your symptoms and begin to feel safe in your body and your life again.
How PTSD Therapy Can Help
Healing from PTSD is absolutely possible—with support, time, and the right therapeutic approach. In our work together, I’ll help you:
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Understand how trauma is stored in the brain and body
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Regulate your nervous system
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Process traumatic memories at a manageable pace
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Develop healthier coping mechanisms
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Reconnect with yourself and your relationships
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Rebuild a sense of safety and empowerment
PTSD Treatment Approaches I Use:
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EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): An evidence-based treatment to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories.
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Somatic Therapy: Supports healing by addressing trauma stored in the body.
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Mindfulness-Based Approaches: Help ground you in the present moment.
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Attachment-Focused Therapy: Explores how early relationships impact trauma responses.
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Parts Work / Inner Child Healing: Helps integrate wounded parts of yourself with compassion.
Each session is tailored to your needs. You’ll never be pushed faster than you’re ready to go.
Why Seek PTSD Therapy in Pasadena, CA?
Working with a local PTSD therapist allows for consistent, accessible care in a familiar environment. My Pasadena office is centrally located and serves individuals from Altadena, San Marino, South Pasadena, and nearby communities. I also offer secure telehealth sessions for clients across California.
Whether you're a first responder, veteran, survivor of abuse, or have experienced medical or relational trauma, I’m here to help you feel safe and seen.
Meet Rakel Delevi, LMFT
As a trauma-informed therapist, I bring years of specialized experience in helping clients heal from PTSD, complex trauma, and childhood wounds. My approach is gentle, collaborative, and rooted in both clinical training and deep empathy.
You are not broken—you are responding to something overwhelming. Therapy can help you reclaim the parts of yourself that trauma tried to take away.
Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?
Living with PTSD can feel isolating, but you're not alone—and things can get better. Together, we’ll work toward building a life that feels safer, more connected, and more yours.
Call me today at (310) 993-3640 to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. Let’s talk about how PTSD therapy in Pasadena can support you.
Contact Information
Rakel Delevi, LMFT
PTSD & Trauma Therapist in Pasadena, CA
📞 (310) 993-3640