Trauma Therapist in San Diego
Moving From Pain to Hope
Helping young adults and professionals overcome anxiety, depression, and trauma so you can rediscover meaning, confidence, and connection in your life.
Clarity That Sticks
Understand what you're feeling and why, so you can make choices that feel aligned with who you are.
Skills You Can Use
Learn practical tools to manage anxiety, stress, and overwhelming emotions, in session and out in the world.
Support That Feels Real
Work with a therapist who gets it. No fluff, no scripts, just grounded, compassionate guidance focused on your growth.
Facing Inner Battles?
Past Trauma Can Make Life Feel Overwhelming
When sadness, anxiety, and painful memories start to cloud your life, it can feel impossible to find solid ground. You might look at your life and wonder why happiness feels out of reach. As a trauma therapist in San Diego, I understand how easy it is to feel trapped by old wounds and the fear that change is out of reach.
Does this sound familiar?
- Struggling to manage racing thoughts or constant self-doubt
- Feeling disconnected from relationships and life goals
- Losing motivation for things you once loved
- Replaying painful memories that steal your peace
- Fighting exhaustion, poor sleep, and emotional overload
You don't have to keep carrying this weight alone. There is a way forward, one that helps you feel stronger, clearer, and more connected to yourself again.
Guiding You Toward Meaningful Change
Helping You Reclaim a Life of Meaning
At OceanWise Psychological Services, I work with young adults, professionals, and trauma survivors who want more than just symptom relief. You want to live with more depth, joy, and meaning.
Hi, I’m Dr. Ryan Dumke. I’m a board-certified clinical psychologist, and I’ve spent over 12 years helping people work through stress, pain, and overwhelm so they can grow and feel more like themselves again. I believe therapy should be a safe, supportive space where we work together, not something that feels confusing or one-sided.
Here’s how I can support you:
- Trauma-informed support tailored to your unique journey
- Expertise in PTSD therapy, anxiety treatment, and emotional healing
- Skills-based, action-oriented therapy for long-term resilience
- Compassionate, relaxed environment where you can be yourself
- A focus on uncovering your strengths, not just treating symptoms
There is a path out of pain, and it starts with one step.
Our Services
What We Offer
Trauma Therapy
Support for adults carrying the weight of painful past experiences, whether it’s PTSD, sexual trauma, or memories that still feel too close. Using approaches like CPT and trauma-informed therapy, I’ll help you work through what’s holding you back and build the tools to feel steady, safe, and more like yourself again.
Relationship Counseling
Improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connections. Whether you’re facing conflicts or want to enhance your relationship, I provide tools for a healthier, more fulfilling partnership.
Depression Therapy
If you’re feeling stuck, numb, or overwhelmed by sadness, depression therapy can help. Together, we’ll work on understanding what’s behind the heaviness and build tools to help you feel more like yourself again.
Anxiety Therapy
If you’re struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, or feeling paralyzed in social settings, I use CBT and other proven techniques to help you manage emotions, shift negative thought patterns, and change the negative beliefs that drive anxious thoughts and feelings.
High-Pressure Work Stress Therapy
For individuals in high-stress careers, I offer strategies to manage pressure, prevent burnout, and build resilience, helping you perform at your best while protecting your well-being.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBT helps you understand how your thoughts affect your emotions and actions, so you can break old patterns and feel more in control.
the process
Building Your Path to Emotional Freedom
At OceanWise Psychological Services, we make the process of starting therapy simple and supportive.
Step 1
Book a Free Consultation
Your journey begins with a free, no-obligation consultation. This is a safe space to share your concerns, ask questions, and determine if our approach is the right fit for you.
Step 2
Complete Your Intake
Based on your needs and goals, we create a customized therapy plan using evidence-based methods such as CBT, CPT, trauma-informed therapy, and more. Every step is designed to help you heal at your own pace.
Step 3
Start Working Together
Through consistent sessions, you'll gain tools to manage emotions, build resilience, and create lasting change, ultimately becoming your own therapist, ready to thrive independently without ongoing therapy.
OUR BENEFITS
Why People Choose Me
At OceanWise Psychological Services, we make the process of starting therapy simple and supportive.
Expertise & Experience
Over 12 years of experience, board-certified, and specialized in depression, anxiety, PTSD and high-stress environments.
Personalized, Evidence-Based Care
Every therapy plan is tailored to your unique needs for the best results.
Effective, Evidence-Based Therapy
I use evidence-based therapies like CBT, CPT, and trauma-informed approaches.
Compassionate Support
A safe, judgment-free space where you feel heard and understood.
Lasting Transformation
Gain tools to reduce symptoms, improve relationships, and build resilience.
Flexible & Confidential
Convenient, private sessions designed to fit your schedule and comfort.
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Stepping into Success
Change is Possible With the Right Support
Without support, anxiety deepens, sadness lingers, and old wounds keep resurfacing. Life can start to feel smaller, more isolated, and less hopeful. Important connections may suffer, and the life you want may feel further out of reach.
But you can start a new chapter
With the right guidance, you can develop emotional strength, process painful experiences, and move toward a life that feels meaningful again. You deserve to wake up feeling grounded, connected, and hopeful about your future.
Take the First Step Toward Healing
You don’t have to navigate this journey alone. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or stress, support is here. Therapy can help you gain clarity, build resilience, and create lasting change.
