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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Lake Forest, CA

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Yuriko Lopez

Yuriko Lopez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.1 mi away • Mission Viejo, CA


“My goal is to work closely with you to understand the challenges, identify your goals, and work collaboratively with you to find a state of health and wellness.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

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Steven Aird

Steven Aird

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.2 mi away • Lake Forest, CA


“I focus on establishing a safe, collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship, creating the framework for the work we will do together.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marcela Castellanos

Marcela Castellanos

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.2 mi away • Lake Forest, CA


“I have helped guide adults, and adolescents from various cultural backgrounds, who struggle with various challenges in life, such as disturbances from childhood, trauma, anxiety, and depression.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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Beverly Oden

Beverly Oden

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.8 mi away • Irvine, CA


“I'm trained in body-centered therapies that help clients regulate their nervous systems and reconnect with their body's innate wisdom & ability to heal.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

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Jennifer Harber

Jennifer Harber

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.2 mi away • Laguna Hills, CA


“My approach to therapy is warm, friendly, kind, and creative. I enjoy guiding clients to see a different perspective or unhealthy patterns in their lives by using traditional talk therapy, art, sand, or play.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

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Gretchen Shibl

Gretchen Shibl

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 3.7 mi away • Laguna Hills, CA


“I strive to create a collaborative, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where every person is treated with respect, kindness, and understanding.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Lisa Billings

Dr. Lisa Billings

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 3.7 mi away • Laguna Hills, CA


I work with adolescents and adults and offer individual, couples, and family therapy. I help individuals identify their goals and make the changes necessary to help them lead more productive and fulfilling lives. I am directive, and I provide a warm, caring and non-judgmental environment to explore the issues and life-events with which you may be struggling.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ali Rumani

Ali Rumani

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.9 mi away • Irvine, CA


“My approach is integrative and culturally sensitive, drawing from mindfulness-based practices, CBT, and psychodynamic work.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mahsan Behnoud

Mahsan Behnoud

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4 mi away • Irvine, CA


“Together we can identify mental/emotional blocks, reprocess past disturbing memories, and develop mental agility to experience the life you deserve to flourish in.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Marilyn Viera

Marilyn Viera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.2 mi away • Mission Viejo, CA


Hello, I have been in private practice for over 25 years with vast experiences working with all clients of all ages. I like helping with relationships, as I have been married 30years. I am open minded and easy to talk to and love emotionally intimate conversations.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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Dr. Julie DeVito

Dr. Julie DeVito

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 4.7 mi away • Mission Viejo, CA


“My patients can expect a relaxed, safe space, an environment of acceptance and non-judgement, empathy, positive regard and respect, and a collaborative approach to treatment.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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Ilana Sashi Wasserman

Ilana Sashi Wasserman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.4 mi away • Aliso Viejo, CA


“Ilana has three decades of experience working with people with catastrophic, chronic illness and loss, trauma, depression/anxiety as well as ADD/Autism.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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Andrew Hey

Andrew Hey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.6 mi away • Mission Viejo, CA


“I'm a laid-back, warm, and nonjudgmental therapist who works with adults and older adolescents navigating stress, burnout, identity concerns, and life transitions.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Roxanne Cherry

Dr. Roxanne Cherry

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.6 mi away • Mission Viejo, CA


“I am especially effective with kids/teens, helping families implement clear boundaries and age appropriate responsibilities & privileges.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

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Ravina Wadhwani

Ravina Wadhwani

Therapist

In-person • 5 mi away • Aliso Viejo, CA


“I help clients heal from anxiety, depression and PTSD. I am passionate about processing trauma and empowering you to see change in your life outside of sessions.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sharon Chan

Sharon Chan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.5 mi away • Mission Viejo, CA


Hello! My name is Sharon Chan and I've have over 14 years of experience. I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression and trauma. I also have experience working with the highly sensitive person.

Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Danielle Roxborough

Danielle Roxborough

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.5 mi away • Laguna Niguel, CA


Hi, I’m Danielle Roxborough, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and founder of Love is a Verb Counseling. I work with couples and individuals through a trauma-informed, relational lens because I believe relationships are where we experience both our deepest wounds and our greatest healing. My work integrates the Gottman Method, attachment-based therapy, EFT and DBT skills, and I specialize in supporting neurodivergent individuals and partnerships. I’m also a certified Fair Play Method facilitator, helping couples build more balanced, collaborative partnerships at home.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Patricia Peloso

Patricia Peloso

Therapist

In-person • 8.4 mi away • Laguna Niguel, CA


“My approach is supportive and active where a person is able to explore feelings, discover inner strengths, and begin to develop a strong foundation...”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Flavia Crovetto Hartley

Flavia Crovetto Hartley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.5 mi away • Laguna Niguel, CA


I’m a licensed therapist with a Master’s in Counseling with an emphasis in Child and Family Therapy, and I’m certified in Perinatal Mental Health. I work with children, adolescents, and families, and I also support moms navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and the emotional challenges of early parenthood. I have experience helping with anxiety, emotional regulation, behavioral challenges, and school-related concerns, and I especially enjoy working with children and pre-teens using play and creative approaches.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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Dr. Matthew Langus

Dr. Matthew Langus

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.6 mi away • Tustin, CA


I have been in the psychology field for over 20 years. I have an extensive background treating public safety, military, hospital personnel and there families for trauma, work related stressors and family issues. I have treated people who have survived trauma and I am also a trauma survivor. I have worked substance abuse treatment facilities and both inpatient and out patient psychiatric hospitals treating moderate to severe mental heath problems.

I am experienced in conducting diagnostic testing evaluations, fitness for work and pre-employment evaluations. I am a court recognized expert in a few different areas.

Due to my time practicing and vast experience nothing suprises me. I have seen, heard or dealt with most things in the this field. You cannot put a price tag on experience. I have also lived life and have experienced many things myself that clients come into my office wanting help with. I don't know about you but I like getting help from those that have treated the issues in the past or have gone through it themselves versus those that have read about it in books.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karen Rightler

Karen Rightler

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 1.7 mi away • Lake Forest, CA


“I love being a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and helping people live the lives they want and deserve.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Julie Chu

Julie Chu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.6 mi away • Tustin, CA


“Julie brings extensive experience from both inpatient psychiatric and inpatient chemical dependency settings, allowing her to effectively support individuals with primary mental health concerns as well as complex dual-diagnosis presentations.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Stacey Berardino

Dr. Stacey Berardino

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 2.5 mi away • Laguna Hills, CA


“My assessment and therapeutic style is relaxed, comfortable, cognitive-behavioral, and problem-solving focused in nature.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Manuel Cruz

Manuel Cruz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.6 mi away • Tustin, CA


“I strive to create a safe, non-judgemental environment where I can meet my clients where they are and help them learn to become the best version of themselves.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Seong-Hye Mau

Seong-Hye Mau

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.6 mi away • Tustin, CA


“I resigned from a Corporate career of 15 years to fulfill my passion for working with teens and young adults!”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Krystal Thorburn

Krystal Thorburn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.6 mi away • Tustin, CA


“I specialize in mind-body treatment for anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, trauma and adjustment disorders, life transition challenges, relationship issues, self-esteem, and everyday struggles.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Long

Amanda Long

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 9.8 mi away • Fresno, CA


“My ultimate goal is to support you not only in reducing symptoms, but in restoring hope, establishing balance, and moving toward the life you truly deserve.”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Madison Gavela

Madison Gavela

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Irvine, CA


“I believe therapy is not about fixing what's "broken," but about reconnecting with your inner resilience...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tara Etemad-Haary

Tara Etemad-Haary

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Newport Beach, CA


“I believe we heal through new experiences in relationships, especially when our struggles were shaped within them.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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Clara D'Agostino

Clara D'Agostino

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Newport Beach, CA


Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specialized in mental health and women's issues. I use Expressive Arts and EMDR strategies to address trauma and anxiety. I am directive and supportive.

PTSD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Jamisyn Atlas

Jamisyn Atlas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Irvine, CA


“Living in conflict with ourselves can create deep emotional pain, making it crucial that we treat ourselves with loving kindness instead of criticism or blame.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Cathy Evangelatos

Dr. Cathy Evangelatos

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Irvine, CA


“I specialize in psychodynamic psychotherapy, a depth-oriented form of therapy... Together, we explore the connections between your past and present — including processing past trauma and recurring relationship patterns.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Azizeh Chamani

Azizeh Chamani

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Irvine, CA


I specialize in EMDR therapy for trauma, PTSD, and anxiety related to chronic stress and difficult life experiences. I work with adults seeking lasting relief from trauma symptoms, including first responders and individuals recovering from overwhelming or life-changing events.

PTSD, Trauma, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nubia Tellis

Nubia Tellis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • San Juan Capistrano, CA


“I have experience in treating children and adolescents affected by anxiety, autism, depression, and trauma.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tongqing Zhu

Tongqing Zhu

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Irvine, CA


“I focus on healing the family as a whole, not just the individual with compassion and attachment-based methods...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Salma Shah

Salma Shah

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Irvine, CA


“I'm a relational trauma psychotherapist specializing in healing from childhood attachment trauma and how we see ourselves and relate to other, breakups, divorce, and toxic abusive relationships.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristina Smith

Kristina Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • San Juan Capistrano, CA


Hello! I'm Kris and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California and the founder of Village Wellness Center, a thriving group psychotherapy practice based in San Juan Capistrano. I have over 25 years of experience in the mental health field, and I specialize in maternal mental health, depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and the unique needs of women and mothers.

I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Sacramento State University and returned to school 15 years later to earn my Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology.

The beginning of my career in mental health started in residential care helping at-risk youth, and over the course of 20 years, my work and experience evolved into leading and developing clinical programs for outpatient and court-mandated facilities while also building my specialty in perinatal mood disorders and maternal mental health in my private practice. Additionally over the past two decades, I was raising my family and actively contributing to the Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano communities.

Through my own struggles with postpartum depression and anxiety, I became a passionate advocate for maternal wellness and thriving families. This became the catalyst to opening Village Wellness Center, where the ability to serve entire families and promote holistic mental wellness with a team of therapists can be achieved.

Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lori Vasquez

Lori Vasquez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Newport Beach, CA


“My style is affirming, solution-oriented, and empowering—I meet clients where they are, listen without judgment, and tailor care to their unique needs.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Holly Kempler

Holly Kempler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Newport Beach, CA


Since I was a just a small child I held deep empathy and curiosity for other human beings. Ultimately, this lead me to obtain my MSW with a concentration in mental health and sub-concentration in school social work. Along the way, I have worked in many different community-based settings (mobile crisis, K-12 schools, outpatient behavioral health, drop-in centers, residential settings, and complex trauma treatment centers) serving folks from across the lifespan, witnessing so much growth and resilience along the way. I am particularly well-equipped to support children, teens, young adults, and parents.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ning Cornwell

Ning Cornwell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Newport Beach, CA


Hi, my name is Ning! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. For the past seven years, I have worked with children, teens, adults, and older adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, major life transitions, complex mental health conditions. My clinical work focuses on anxiety and mood disorders, and I combine cognitive and somatic techniques with talk therapy to address root causes and foster lasting personal growth.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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