About Me

Mercedes Cusick, LMFT
– Trauma Specialist

My Expertise

With over 17 years of clinical experience, I’ve had the privilege of guiding individuals through a wide range of trauma-related challenges. From childhood trauma, sexual trauma, complex PTSD, relational trauma, narcissistic abuse, and addiction recovery, I tailor every treatment plan to meet each client’s unique needs. My expertise includes:

Trauma & PTSD: Healing the emotional scars of past experiences to foster resilience and personal growth.
EMDR Therapy: A research-supported, transformative technique that helps the brain and body process and release trauma.
Life After Addiction: Supporting individuals in building meaningful, thriving lives in sobriety.

Area of Expertise

My Clinical Approach

I am a Trauma Specialist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist, and I previously held a CATCIII Addiction Certification. My practice is grounded in a trauma-focused, nervous system-informed lens, using Somatic Integration and Processing (SIP) to help clients understand and regulate distressing memories and triggers.

My therapeutic approach integrates:

EMDR Therapy: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Polyvagal Theory: Understanding the body’s response to trauma
Ego State Work: Parts work to address internal dynamics
Attachment Theory: Exploring how early relationships shape present patterns
Psychodynamic Therapy: Examining the impact of past experiences on present behavior
Humanistic Therapy: Focusing on personal growth and potential

These methods, paired with genuine empathy and collaboration, create a safe, supportive environment for deep and lasting healing.

Clinical Approach

Why I Do This Work

My passion for trauma therapy comes from my personal journey of recovery. In 2007, I found sobriety and experienced firsthand the transformative power of healing. That journey ignited my commitment to helping others break free from the grip of trauma and addiction.

Healing isn’t about erasing the past; it’s about reclaiming your present and future. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by unresolved trauma, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to face it alone either.

Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?
Schedule your free consultation today, and let’s work together to help you Recover, Heal, and Bloom into the life you deserve.

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Serving Communities Across Los Angeles:

Inclusive Care Statement:

We are committed to creating an inclusive space, proudly serving the LGBTQ+ community and other marginalized groups.

Mercedes Cusick – Trauma Specialist