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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Encino, CA

Healing from trauma in Encino starts with evidence-based care. Headway connects you with 7,352 licensed providers trained in Exposure Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and other trauma-focused approaches. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within days.

Niki Payne

Niki Payne

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy. I also hold a degree in Mind-Body Psychology and am trained in clinical hypnotherapy. Before becoming a therapist, I spent over a decade working in digital marketing, which gives me unique insight into the stressors of fast-paced careers, identity development, and the challenge of balancing ambition with well-being.

I’ve worked with a diverse range of clients, including women navigating heartbreak or life transitions, professionals seeking purpose, and individuals healing from trauma, anxiety, or people-pleasing patterns. I’m passionate about helping people live with more intention and emotional freedom.

Therapy is personal, and I do my best to meet people where they are—with curiosity, compassion, and care. As someone who’s done a lot of personal healing work myself, I understand how vulnerable it can feel to ask for help. My goal is to create a space where you can be real, be seen, and make meaningful changes at your own pace.

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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Rachel Melvald

Rachel Melvald

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I am a goal-oriented, collaborative, and direct therapist who offers practical tools and reflective insight to help you move forward.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Vanessa Glatt

Vanessa Glatt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe that everyone has the potential for growth and change, and that therapy can help unlock that potential.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Artin Baghramian

Artin Baghramian

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


My name is Artin Baghramian and I am a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Atwater Village.

My training has taken me across a wide range of settings; a college campus, a community mental health clinic, an older adult clinic, and a forensic environment. I have also completed advanced postgraduate training in psychodynamic psychotherapy. Working across these contexts has shaped my ability to sit with people from all walks of life, whatever they are carrying.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

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Miranda Vatterott

Miranda Vatterott

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.7 mi away • Beverly Hills, CA


“I believe you are the expert in your life. You have the answers. You just may need some guidance in accessing them.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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Luis Vallejo

Luis Vallejo

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 9.7 mi away • Beverly Hills, CA


“I navigate the expanding and evolving field of psychiatry and it's intersection with psychodynamic theory.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jonathan Klein

Jonathan Klein

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles and love this work. I came to therapy through an unconventional path — nearly a decade in film and photography, work as a youth counselor, and service in the military — all of which deeply shaped how I understand people and their stories.

I earned my master's degree from Pacifica Graduate Institute, where I focused on psychodynamic and depth-oriented approaches. My thesis centered on ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, a specialty I've continued developing through advanced trainings I've completed.

I work with individuals, couples, adolescents & families across a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I have a particular love for working with creative professionals, veterans and young adults. I'm LGBTQ+ affirmative and love working with folks from the queer community.

My practice spans traditional talk therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) — including psychedelic integration support for those processing experiences outside of our work together. I see clients in person in Atwater Village in Northeast LA, and virtually throughout California.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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Glenda Caceres

Glenda Caceres

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Simi Valley, CA


“With the help of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, through a trauma-informed lens and humanistic-integrative approach, I assist individuals in identifying tools and skills that can enhance their quality of daily living.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Brian Gleason

Brian Gleason

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


I bring 20 years of experience in many areas of therapy including LGBT specializations, drug/alcohol issues specialization, and a client centered approach

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lory Khoudikian

Lory Khoudikian

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Glendale, CA


Hi there! I'm Lory Khoudikian. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 5 years of experience helping individuals, children, and families transform their lives. I earned my Bachelor's degree at University of California, Santa Barbara, with a minor in Applied Psychology. And then went on to receive my Master's degree in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University.

I have a passion for helping individuals heal from traumatic pain as well as nurture healing in children/families.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ami Gonzalez

Ami Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Stevenson Ranch, CA


“Working therapeutically with teenagers, young adults and their families for over a decade has been inspiring.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eric Pierce

Eric Pierce

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


Hi I'm Eric. My clients describe me as easy to talk to, open, and compassionate. I see my role as unlocking the healer within you, developing a plan for change, and transforming new insights into lasting growth.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Suard

Melissa Suard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Simi Valley, CA


“My approach is supportive, practical, and strength based. I draw from CBT, DBT skills, and EMDR to help clients manage stress, reduce negative self-talk, build emotional awareness, and improve relationships.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea James

Andrea James

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Montrose, CA


My expertise is in child and adolescent anxiety reduction, OCD, autism and ADHD. My goal is to provide education to kids and their parents about anxiety and related and co-occurring conditions. I also frequently treat phobias, separation anxiety, emotion regulation issues, school refusal, learning disabilities, trauma, giftedness and 2e.

I am also experienced in helping adults and children navigate issues related to divorce including coparenting, custody planning, divorce navigation from considering separation (discernment) through divorce mediation/proceedings to post judgment. I also have expertise in helping adults navigate post separation abuse, domestic violence and coercive control.

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Beatriz Gutierrez- Escalante

Beatriz Gutierrez- Escalante

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


I am a Latina bilingual therapist with 15 years of professional mental health experience. I specialize in working with people suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, difficulties with acculturation, work stress and domestic violence. I work with children/adolescents, parents, couples and individuals. I Graduated from Pacific Oaks College with a Masters Degree in Marriage Family Therapy with specialization in Latino/a Family Studies. I am passionate about working with families.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carla De Beaumont

Carla De Beaumont

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Stevenson Ranch, CA


“I specialize in working with high-achieving women who appear successful on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly exhausted beneath the surface.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ashley Karubian

Ashley Karubian

Therapist

In-person • 15 mi away • Santa Monica, CA


Growing up in California, Colorado and Tennessee concocted a Midwestern warmth with an open-mindedness and appreciation of our differences. These experiences gave me a curiosity for how humans develop in their environments and with their unique histories, leading me to pursue psychology.

I studied Political Science at Vanderbilt University before a seven year tenure in the corporate world. I am grateful for this experience as it has added depth and perspective to my work with clients. In 2014 I began my counseling psychology degree at The Wright Institute in Berkeley and then completed my training in San Francisco. My training journey encompassed internships at community mental health clinics, elementary and high schools, group therapy practices, and social service sites where I received intensive supervision in a variety of modalities. I regularly attend trainings and consult with colleagues to hone my craft and provide the best possible care.

Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lindsay La Belle

Lindsay La Belle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Westlake Village, CA


“I believe in a client-centered approach, tailoring my interventions to meet each client's unique needs and goals.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Alique Bedikian

Dr. Alique Bedikian

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • La Crescenta-Montrose, CA


“My approach blends compassion with evidence-based strategies. We'll look at practical tools for managing focus, organization, and procrastination...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Amy Jordan

Amy Jordan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Glendale, CA


“My approach is very relaxed and non-judgemental. I truly believe that each person holds the keys to unlock their own wisdom...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Amanda Prince

Amanda Prince

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Westlake Village, CA


I'm a therapist offering in-person sessions in the Thousand Oaks area of Southern California, and telehealth to folks throughout California. I decided to become a therapist after many years of working in corporate America, and I have a Master's in Clinical Psychology and LMFT license.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aaron Kellogg

Aaron Kellogg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Valencia, CA


“Aaron believes life-changing therapy stems from the union of evidence-based practices appropriately applied to client's lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Bahar Payandeh

Dr. Bahar Payandeh

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Glendale, CA


“I take an inquisitive approach to therapy where we explore patterns and challenges while also encouraging my patients to take meaningful steps towards the goals they set for themselves.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Liezel Lauguico

Liezel Lauguico

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Westlake Village, CA


“With a deep commitment to helping adults heal from childhood trauma, my work is rooted in empathy, compassion, and dedication.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ahila Muthaiya

Ahila Muthaiya

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“She emphasizes that there are many other approaches that can be taken before resorting to medication adjustments.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jonathan Monteverdi

Jonathan Monteverdi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Westlake Village, CA


“My hope for clients after session is to have built a better understanding of their situation/situations and themselves so that they can practice more of the skills and tools learned in session to move in a direction that is more adaptable and...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristin Smith

Kristin Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Westlake Village, CA


“I offer serious help that doesn't take itself too seriously! I use warmth and sometimes humor to meet you where you are without judgement.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sally Mansour

Sally Mansour

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • La Cañada Flintridge, CA


“I use a strengths based approach to empower you to process negative thoughts and emotions, and tap into internal and external resources to maximize coping and thriving.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, OCD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cristy Thom

Cristy Thom

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • La Cañada Flintridge, CA


“I strive to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel understood and empowered.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Michelle Vogel

Michelle Vogel

Therapist

In-person • 18 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I enjoy it when clients say, "I've never thought of it that way". Clients can expect to find a more precise and simpler understanding of themselves...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Racheal Ennis

Racheal Ennis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Manhattan Beach, CA


“I believe a healthy therapeutic experience can foster a genuine, honest and authentic relationship that can help us become aware of ourselves in the world, heal from our past, cope with our present, and foster a healthy future.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Garo Demirjian

Garo Demirjian

Therapist

In-person • 18 mi away • Simi Valley, CA


“I'm especially drawn to those carrying the weight of trauma—from early experiences, relationship wounds, or life transitions—who seek a safe, compassionate space to heal.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jade Dearing

Jade Dearing

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Westlake Village, CA


Trauma-Informed. I specialize in treating adults with unresolved childhood traumas / C-PTSD. I deeply understand how early life experiences shape present-day struggles—I specialize in helping people heal from those roots, not just manage surface-level symptoms.

I am trained in powerful, evidence-based and experiential modalities like EMDR, IFS-informed parts work, Emotionally Focused Therapy, the Safe and Sound Protocol, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. Not one-size-fits-all—I tailor treatment to each individual’s nervous system, attachment patterns, and inner world.

Most importantly, I show up as a therapist: I provide a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space where clients can be fully seen, heard, and validated. I understand that reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, and I meet clients with compassion, patience, and respect for their pace.

I am committed to helping clients work through inner emotional conflicts so they can move toward a more stable, fulfilling, and connected life—not just symptom relief, but real, lasting transformation.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hannah Chamberlin

Hannah Chamberlin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Westlake Village, CA


“My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that people are capable of creating positive changes in their lives when they feel heard, understood, and respected.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jeanette Day

Jeanette Day

Therapist

In-person • 20 mi away • Thousand Oaks, CA


“I prioritize healing past emotional wounds and empowering clients to apply newly acquired skills, unique abilities, and newfound insights for ongoing personal growth toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Colin Keller

Colin Keller

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Westlake Village, CA


“My belief is that the "psyche yearns to heal itself". Learning to slow down and pay mindful attention...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Efi Pyladaki

Efi Pyladaki

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Westlake Village, CA


“My approach to therapy focuses on empathy and compassion, insight and empowerment to help my clients live more gratifying lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Anthony Odozi

Dr. Anthony Odozi

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Santa Clarita, CA


“During sessions together, you can expect a compassionate and empathetic environment where you can freely express yourself without judgment.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kenneth England

Kenneth England

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Westlake Village, CA


“I utilize CBT as a base therapy and multiple trauma therapies including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and TRIP (Trauma Regulation Integration Process).”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sean Kim

Sean Kim

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Hermosa Beach, CA


“My goal is to make sure every client feels informed, supported, and empowered to make their own decisions about treatment, with me as a guide.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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