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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Lake Forest, CA
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“I create an environment where you can face your discomfort without judgment. You will be able to work through your deepest fears, biggest traumas, and hardest decisions in my office.”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“My clients often comment on my conversational style of therapy, and that I am very easy to connect with.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that therapy should be a safe, collaborative space where clients feel empowered to make decisions that most align with their values and needs.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am an eclectic therapist, integrating techniques from different therapeutic approaches to best meet the unique needs of each client.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I work from a trauma focused lens and utilize an Internal Family Systems (IFS) framework, as well as some EMDR and somatic training, to support clients to explore their many protective or exiled parts and strengthen Self-identity...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“As a Latina attachment based therapist, I hold space for those navigating the complexity of identity, belonging, and connection.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“In our work, we slow things down and listen more closely—to your body, your emotions, and your intuition.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am passionate about guiding you through these challenges and empowering you on your journey to self-awareness and understanding.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-C) providing compassionate, evidence-based care through telehealth. My background includes experience in emergency care and mental health treatment. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related conditions, and mood disorders. I take a collaborative and supportive approach and work closely with clients to develop personalized treatment plans focused on improving emotional well-being.
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I have a career that spans 30 years in corporate America and went back to earn a second Masters Degree in Counseling in 2013.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe therapy should feel collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in authenticity — a space where clients can feel safe exploring the parts of themselves that may feel overwhelming, stuck, or misunderstood.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My clients don't need a therapist who hands them worksheets; they need someone who will actually sit with them in the hard stuff.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, End of life care
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I work with adults and seniors navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, past hurts, and life transitions that can feel overwhelming to carry alone. Many of my clients come in feeling stuck, exhausted, or unsure how to move forward. My goal is to offer a supportive, welcoming space where you feel heard and understood as we work toward greater peace, confidence, and connection in your life.
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I specialized in working with preteen, teens, young adults and adult individuals. My purpose is to provide an empathic, supportive space in which you can speak freely about your experiences, consider issues of identity, and explore relational possibilities. I understand that family dynamics can be complex and challenging. Through therapy one can uncover the past and find a deeper connection on how thoughts impact the behavior in the present.
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, collaborative, and insight-oriented. I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic and nervous-system-informed therapy, attachment work, and the Enneagram...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I help clients reclaim their sense of self as they recover from toxic systems, environments and abusive relationships.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“She believes that healing begins within a supportive therapeutic relationship and that each person has the innate capacity for growth and resilience.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“She views therapy as a collaborative process, where you work together to update the internal dialogue that has been bogged down by survival-based data like over-functioning or perfectionism.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I meet clients where they are at without judgment, listen and understand their truth, and collaborate with them on problem solving and goals that they want to work on.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a decade of experience working with adults, teenagers, and couples facing depression, anxiety, life transitions, communication challenges and much more.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe therapy is most successful when a client feels: respected, free to express their experience without fear of judgement, supported, and appropriately challenged.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is grounded in person-centered care — meaning you will be met with empathy, respect, and genuine support.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“Her approach is direct, supportive, and human-centered, combining evidence-based techniques with humor, honest feedback, and practical tools for change.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Clients can expect to leave sessions feeling heard, supported, and equipped with practical tools they can use right away.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I pride myself in being empathetic, respectful, patient, with a great sense of humor when appropriate.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Clients can expect to feel supported, understood, and find relief to their negative feelings while learning new techniques to manage life situations.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“If you are navigating the heavy fog of depression, the constant hum of anxiety, or the echoes of past trauma, please know that you don't have to carry it alone.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I utilize different theoretical approaches, including person-centered, narrative, and solution-focused therapy.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a safe, collaborative space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout their mental‐health journey.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“As your therapist, you will get someone who is authentic, straightforward, down-to-earth, and open-minded.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“Jaimie's experience enables her to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychotherapeutic approaches, specifically tailored to each individual, on a case-by case basis.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe therapy should be a space where you feel seen, respected, and supported exactly as you are.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I offer a warm, respectful, and emotionally safe space where you can explore life's challenges with curiosity and compassion.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to help you process your experiences so you can recognize and overcome the obstacles standing in the way of you living a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I believe healing begins with meaningful connection. My work with cancer patients and their families has deeply shaped my understanding of pain, loss, resilience, and the complexities that relationships face during times of crisis. I support adults of all ages in navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, loneliness, grief, and relationship concerns, offering both compassionate guidance and practical, effective tools for growth and healing.
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Nick also help military personnel & first responders with PTSD, with PTSD, trauma, stress, anxiety, vicarious trauma, and the transition back to civilian life using his own experience as a veteran who served 10 years enlisted in the Air Force and 1...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I take a warm, culturally responsive, and strengths-based approach, creating a safe space where my clients feel heard and supported.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My approach is flexible and down-to-earth, drawing from different styles depending on what works best for you.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My research intersects multicultural facets of underrepresented first-generation, non-traditional, veteran, and disabled persons and is committed to social justice and culturally competent care.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“The Creative Arts and EMDR Therapy have the ability to assist us in looking at our pain and transforming it into our most profound awareness and insights about ourselves and the world.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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