Depression can feel like a heavy fog — making even small tasks feel insurmountable. But at Trauma and Beyond Center, located in Sherman Oaks and serving the greater Los Angeles area, we believe recovery is possible — and that healing often begins at the intersection of depression and trauma.
Why trauma-informed care matters in depression treatment
Many individuals who experience depression do so not just because of biological or chemical factors, but because of unhealed wounds, adverse experiences, or relational injuries that remain unresolved. At Trauma & Beyond, we view depression not just as a mood disorder, but often as a symptom emerging from deeper psychological, emotional, and somatic injuries. Trauma and Beyond Center
When depressive symptoms are rooted in trauma, simply addressing the symptoms (e.g. sleep, appetite, energy) may not be enough. That’s why our center blends evidence-based therapies with a holistic, integrative healing model — to treat body, mind, and emotions together.
What makes our depression treatment in LA unique
Here are some of the core features that distinguish our approach:
- Trauma-informed and integrative modalities
We combine talk therapy with therapies that attend to the body and nervous system. For example, we use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), somatic experiencing, sensorimotor psychotherapy, art therapy, and mindfulness-based practices. Trauma and Beyond Center - Multiple levels of care — tailored to your needs
Whether depression is moderate and you're continuing everyday life, or more severe and overwhelming, we offer a spectrum of services — outpatient (OP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and partial hospitalization/day treatment (PHP). Trauma and Beyond Center - Emphasis on relational safety, stabilization, and resource development
Before diving into processing painful experiences, we first support clients in building skills for emotional regulation, grounding, self-compassion, and internal resource development. This scaffolding helps ensure therapy is tolerable and sustainable. Trauma and Beyond Center - Holistic “beyond symptom relief” goals
We don’t merely aim for symptom remission. We support clients in rediscovering aliveness, meaning, connection, and agency. You can move from surviving to thriving. Trauma and Beyond Center - Telehealth option + in-person care
We know access can be challenging. Our services are offered in person in Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles) and also via HIPAA-compliant telehealth, for clients who prefer or require remote care. Trauma and Beyond Center - Signs that trauma may be playing a role in depression
If your depressive symptoms include:
- Persistent numbness, emptiness, or “flatness”
- Recurring flashbacks, intrusive images, nightmares
- Hypervigilance, tension, restlessness
- Disconnection from others or difficulty trusting
- Self-critical or shame-based internal narratives
- Physical symptoms such as pain, gastrointestinal distress, headaches
…then it’s wise to explore whether trauma might underlie or exacerbate your depression. Addressing trauma at its root can more fully free you from the grip of depression.
What to expect when you reach out
- Confidential phone consultation
We begin with a no-charge confidential phone conversation to understand your concerns and see whether our approach may be a good fit. - Comprehensive assessment & individualized plan
When you move forward, you undergo a full psychological assessment. This informs a personalized treatment plan that might include multiple modalities, levels of care, and pacing — depending on your history, symptoms, and resilience. Trauma and Beyond Center - Stabilization, resourcing & skills building
The first phase supports safety, regulation, grounding, and learning internal tools before deeper processing begins. - Processing and integration
Through therapies such as EMDR, sensorimotor psychotherapy, somatic work, and relational modalities, you work through the memories, beliefs, and sensations that contribute to depression. Over time, you begin to rewrite internal narratives, restore trust in self and others, and reclaim vitality. - Ongoing integration and growth
Even after acute symptoms diminish, therapy supports continuous growth: relational resilience, new meaning, creativity, and expansion of possibility.