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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Encinitas, CA

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Encinitas, CA

Whether you're processing acute stress, combat-related trauma, or complex PTSD in Encinitas, Headway connects you with warm, solution-oriented providers trained in trauma-focused interventions like Written Exposure Therapy and Relaxation Training. Sessions start as soon as the next day.

Frederick Risard

Frederick Risard

Therapist

Virtual • California


“You can expect me to welcome you, as you are, without judgment, ready to listen to you tell your story.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lara Cochran, PH.D.

Lara Cochran, PH.D.

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Encino, CA


“My areas of specialization are trauma and anxiety disorders, as well as depression and disorders of childhood/adolescence.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Patterson

Lisa Patterson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I don't see you as a list of symptoms to be fixed, but as a whole person with a unique culture, story, and pace.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Fabiola Saucedo

Fabiola Saucedo

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m a trauma-informed therapist with over 15 years of experience supporting adults navigating anxiety, relationship patterns, burnout, and life transitions. I identify as a Latina therapist and a child of immigrants.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sally Cermeno

Sally Cermeno

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in treating trauma responses, whether it's big trauma or accumulation of little trauma.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Candy Taylor-Ceballos

Candy Taylor-Ceballos

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a Bilingual/Bicultural Latiné LCSW with over 12 years of experience working with adolescents, adults and families.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Angelique Gettle

Angelique Gettle

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is conversational and relaxed. I will work with you to address your individual strengths and goals as well as any current challenges you are facing.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brian Wolfe

Brian Wolfe

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I do enjoy working with engaged individuals, teenagers, couples and families interested in learning more about themselves and their relationships in the world.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Angie Sanchez

Angie Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can show up fully as yourself, feel heard, and begin making meaningful changes at your own pace.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Courtney Roushion

Courtney Roushion

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ontario, CA


“My approach is therapy should be client centered and feel like a normal conversation between two people.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Mary Wade

Mary Wade

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm Mary, and I want you to know that whatever's bringing you here — anxiety that won't quiet down, a relationship that's fraying, grief you can't shake, or patterns you keep repeating despite your best efforts — you don't have to figure it out alone. I've worked with individuals, couples, families, and teens facing some of life's hardest chapters, and I genuinely believe that the right support at the right time changes everything.

I'm California-licensed and offer telehealth sessions statewide, which means flexible, private care from wherever you're most comfortable. I accept Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, and Carelon Behavioral Health, and I'm happy to help you understand your benefits before your first session.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lindsay Siddons

Lindsay Siddons

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Templeton, CA


“Play Therapy lets children communicate through play - toys are their words and play is their language.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Davidson

Stephanie Davidson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I see the therapeutic experience as collaborative between the client and the therapist, that you feel heard, seen, understood as well as respected.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Challenging, Creative, Direct, Empowering, Energetic, Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Marie Stokey

Marie Stokey

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I want my clients to feel empowered to create new choices in their lives so that they can successfully live the life they envision for themselves.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Paula D. Atkinson

Paula D. Atkinson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I love working with those recovering from years of dieting, disordered eating, food obsession, internalized weight stigma and body hatred.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Khayre Bryant-King

Khayre Bryant-King

Therapist

Virtual • Sacramento, CA


“Supporting people as they explore their true selves, grasp their current realities, and reconnect with their core values is a privilege...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Christine Featherstone

Christine Featherstone

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is integrative in nature, which blends traditional psychiatric care with science-backed interventions that are patient-centered, supportive, and healing-oriented.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Shannon Bode

Shannon Bode

Therapist

Virtual • California


I support teens, adults, and families who are navigating life transitions, emotional overwhelm, relationship challenges, grief, identity exploration, anxiety, depression, and the lasting impact of difficult or traumatic experiences. Whether you are feeling disconnected from yourself, struggling to break painful relational patterns, or simply trying to find steadiness during a difficult season of life, therapy can become a space where healing and clarity begin to emerge.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Paulina Huh

Paulina Huh

Therapist

Virtual • California


Paulina Huh is a compassionate therapist supporting adults navigating life’s challenges. Paulina embraces a warm, transparent, client-centered approach that emphasizes collaboration. She specializes in working with individuals experiencing life transitions and feeling stuck. Her therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from mindfulness, DBT, ACT, and CBT.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexander Renteria

Alexander Renteria

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe in explaining the "why" behind symptoms and medications so you feel informed, empowered, and never overwhelmed.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sara Fierro

Sara Fierro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients frequently describe my style as direct, deeply validating, and genuinely invested in moving them forward.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Valerie Vasquez

Valerie Vasquez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe the best care comes from building a genuine partnership and creating a treatment plan that fits your unique goals and lifestyle.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Shahin Carrigan

Dr. Shahin Carrigan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is problem-solving and solution-focused. Applying and training you on techniques and ways that would help you to get "unstuck" and be able to resolve your problems of daily living and thrive in your school, work, and...”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Juliann Hatt

Dr. Juliann Hatt

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Rancho Santa Fe, CA


“I believe healing begins when we feel truly seen, heard, and accepted, and that's what I strive to offer every person I work with.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacquel Dean

Jacquel Dean

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Newport Beach, CA


I know how heavy life can feel when you’re carrying pain, uncertainty, or self-doubt. But I believe, as a wise old wizard once said, “Happiness can be found even in the darkest of places, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” My role is to help you find that light again. I work with Gen Z and Millennial adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and more. Through integrative, culturally responsive care, I combine evidence-based psychiatry with holistic strategies to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered to create a life that aligns with your true self.

PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Danielle Marinsik

Danielle Marinsik

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am the daughter of an immigrant, am active in the LGBTQ+ community, and identify as Latina and multiracial.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amber Aguilar

Amber Aguilar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Ramon, CA


“My goal is to make sure you are heard and feel comfortable discussing your mental health, creating a safe and secure environment.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Candice Kimbell-Awoleye

Candice Kimbell-Awoleye

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Using a compassionate person-centered approach, I help clients gain insight into their thoughts, build effective coping skills, and work toward meaningful, lasting change.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Festus Obonna

Festus Obonna

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I am empathetic and professionally driven, paying close attention to your unique needs in terms of mental health to assist you in overcoming challenges and achieving mental well-being.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Stacie Sanborn

Stacie Sanborn

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Vacaville, CA


I’m a dual board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, integrative mental health care for children, teens, adults and older folks. My approach combines evidence-based medicine with mindfulness, somatic awareness, and trauma-informed therapy. I integrative treatment modalities such as Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, EMDR and play/art/pet therapy. The care you will receive is collaborative, calming, and deeply human as we underlying patterns and life experiences that shape well-being.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Patricia Navarro

Patricia Navarro

Therapist

Virtual • Chula Vista, CA


“I have faced many struggles of my own, which I believe give me a deeper understanding of human nature.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tomas Torres

Tomas Torres

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I take a holistic approach to care, addressing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—to support long-term mental wellness.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Andrea Bass

Andrea Bass

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Francisco, CA


“In our healing journey together, connection to our emotions, our body (somatic mindfulness), our creativity and life force brings deeper relationships with others and a greater connection to ourselves.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Victoria Andrade

Victoria Andrade

Therapist

Virtual • California


Being vulnerable and allowing yourself to seek support when needed is a sign of strength. Together in therapy, we can continue to build on those strengths and learn to create a life worth living. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with specialization in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and training in different therapeutic modalities. I have had the privilege of working with children, families, and adults in all stages of life in both outpatient and inpatient settings who are having mental health difficulties with everyday stressors, life/stage transitions, mental illness, and terminal illness.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kimberly Porter-Leite

Kimberly Porter-Leite

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have a deep belief in the healing power of relationship and draw from a range of trauma-informed, somatic, depth and behavioral approaches in my work.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Elena Gharibian

Elena Gharibian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in the process because I live it. I know that healing is possible when we are met with understanding, when we reconnect with our inner selves, and when we learn to hold our own stories with compassion.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Margaret Wallace

Margaret Wallace

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in treating individuals who suffer from chronic, persistent depression or difficulty regulating emotions, and find themselves using substance abuse or other unhealthy behaviors to manage their symptoms.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Jeffrey Riffle

Dr. Jeffrey Riffle

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I've worked extensively with clients from the entertainment industry, first responders, and veterans.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Noel Diaz

Dr. Noel Diaz

Psychologist

Virtual • California


Hi, I'm Noel, and I'm glad you're here. I'm a bilingual psychologist who works with Spanish-speaking adults navigating depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and the stress that comes with major life changes. I've spent 16 years sitting with people through some of the heaviest moments of their lives, and one thing I've learned is this: the people who feel the most overwhelmed are often the ones carrying the most strength they haven't yet had room to use. That's where I come in. I work entirely via telehealth, so you can connect with me from anywhere in California — from the comfort and privacy of your own space.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daniel Karkoska

Daniel Karkoska

Therapist

Virtual • Fresno, CA


“I specialize in providing treatment to those who have experienced any type of trauma, utilizing skills-based therapies such as CBT/DBT, as well as techniques from IFS and Polyvagal theory to inform the EMDR process.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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