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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Lake Forest, CA
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“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
I am a licensed clinical social worker, with over 10 years of experience in working with adolescents and adults with major focus on anxiety and depression. I am determined to help you find a balance in your life where you can learn to prioritize your mental health. Prioritizing yourself can be hard, so congrats for taking that first step.
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I offer a compassionate, personalized approach that integrates insight oriented work, mind-body therapies, mindfulness, and neuroscience based techniques...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“I'm passionate about creating a warm, supportive space where clients feel comfortable being themselves and talking about what's really going on in their lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Therapy with me is about uncovering what truly matters to you and learning tools to handle life's challenges with confidence.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“For over a decade, I've focused on helping people who are carrying the immense weight of life, big emotions, and feeling different.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 28 years of experience in the mental health field. I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) from the Hunter School of Social Work and have lived and practiced in California for over three decades. My professional background includes extensive work with older adults, individuals experiencing homelessness, and adults living with severe and persistent mental illness. I am known for my patient, compassionate, and attentive approach, and I strive to be fully engaged and present with every client I serve. My goal is to provide thoughtful, individualized support that helps clients feel understood and empowered in their therapeutic journey.
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Grief or loss, Stress management
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I think that the fundamental human need for safety and connection is often at the core of emotional struggles, so my interest is to help you navigate them in a compassionate, and nonjudgmental way.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“Additionally, for longer-term treatment, utilize sand tray, expressive arts, mindfulness, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and other treatment modalities tailored to each client.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I take a humanistic, traumatic-informed, and person-centered approach to help my client's learn self-regulation techniques to manage mental health problems with clarity.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Energetic, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“Clients can expect to leave their first session with a regained sense of control in their lives, despite the turbulence surrounding them.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I primarily use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help you build new skills and create space for what matters most.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe meaningful change comes from new experiences that help us learn something different about ourselves and what we're capable of.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My therapeutic style is working collaboratively with you and empowering you to change your unwanted feelings and behaviors.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My therapy style is warm and interactive. I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and also provide short term solution focused interventions as needed.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“Living with cerebral palsy has shaped my understanding of resilience, adaptation, and navigating systems of difference.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with high performers, professional athletes and their partners, helping people who want to improve performance in sports, life, business and relationships.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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Hello! My name is Janette Ruano. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Los Angeles County, California. I provide Telehealth services for children, adolescents, and adults throughout the state of California. I specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma.
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe healing begins when we acknowledge all the parts of who we are: the dutiful part, the exhausted part, the part that carries shame, and the part that was never given permission to grieve.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I provide a warm, respectful space to explore obstacles that may be holding you back and to identify the goals you want to achieve.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My approach is direct and participatory—I'm not just a silent observer, but an active partner in your healing.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I help adults who are socially withdrawn and struggling with self-confidence or self-esteem achieve greater self-worth...”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, developing felt safety, and teaching effective coping strategies for distress.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I help high-achievers break cycles of perfectionism and build greater self-compassion, I collaborate with young adults feeling burned out...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients feel understood, challenged when appropriate, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential for healing, and I bring authenticity, compassion, and honesty into every session.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I bring that lived experience, along with clinical training, to help others navigate their own paths toward healing and resilience.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am someone who believes in a holistic approach to therapy attending to the emotional and physical wellbeing of every client.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which initially was used for PTSD and trauma, however it is a great approach for many issues or diagnoses.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Using Freuds Psychodynamic psychotherapy and Becks Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for understanding why we are how we are and implementing the desired changes.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I challenge clients in a loving and compassionate way. Essentially, you will get out of therapy what you are willing to put in, and I will help you along the way.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I am empathetic, challenging, open-minded, supportive, and above all, just a person that cares to walk next to my clients in their healing journey.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am a client-centered, trauma-focused therapist dedicated to creating a safe, compassionate, and empowering space for healing.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style of therapy is grounded in the person-centered approach. I practice listening with empathy to my client's lived experiences.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Operating primarily from a client-centered lens, Dr. Sky views her clients as the experts of their own lives, providing them with empathy, empowerment, and focusing on strengths rather than deficits.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I've always believed that real change comes from listening deeply and meeting people where they are.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I use a humanistic, non-judgmental approach, and I'm trained in multiple therapy methods, including CBT, DBT, and EMDR.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
I'm a humanistic therapist who believes in listening to my client. I have years of experience working in the psychotherapy field as well as life experience. I treat people with kindness, dignity and respect.
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and depth-oriented. I integrate psychodynamic and Jungian perspectives with mindfulness and somatic awareness...”
PTSD, Trauma, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in helping people move through transitions, untangle complicated relationships, and make sense of old patterns that no longer serve them.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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