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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Long Beach, CA

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Long Beach, CA

Find trauma and PTSD support in Long Beach with 7,356 licensed providers trained in evidence-based therapies like EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure. Headway offers virtual and in-person sessions to help you work through intrusive memories, nightmares, and trauma triggers at your own pace.

April Myers

April Myers

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I combine insight with practical tools so you can better understand yourself and make real, lasting changes in your daily life.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Rachel Jenkins Stevens

Rachel Jenkins Stevens

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm listening for feelings, themes, patterns, and especially experiences that haven't been articulated or spoken out loud yet.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bryan Hall

Bryan Hall

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Somatic Experiencing and EMDR address trauma stored in the body. A person w/PTSD or addiction cannot "think" their way out of it, or they would have done it already.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Claudia Villarreal

Claudia Villarreal

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chula Vista, CA


I genuinely like people, have always love to help ,

Will take my clients through the therapeutic process, with empathy and care for their experience in therapy to be a positive one.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Cortez

Emily Cortez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My hope is to empower you and help break down goals to address issues that anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other life circumstances bring on.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Bita Saad Adel

Bita Saad Adel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Her goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to take an active role in your mental health journey.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Desirae Spignor

Desirae Spignor

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Creating a safe space that is trauma-informed, resilience-oriented, and culturally humble for people to heal.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Crystal Espinoza

Crystal Espinoza

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use a blend of DBT, Internal Family Systems, and Narrative Therapy to help you make sense of your past, understand your patterns, and build new ways of coping so you can feel more grounded, confident, and in control.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Alicia Gilliam

Alicia Gilliam

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm passionate about helping others take courageous steps to process life's losses, uncertainties and struggles.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Justyna Wawrzonek

Justyna Wawrzonek

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a collaborative process where you feel safe, understood, and empowered to explore the challenges that are keeping you stuck.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Meagan Pruden

Meagan Pruden

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I value genuine connection and believe healing happens best in a safe, respectful space where you feel truly heard.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jean-Claire Peltier

Jean-Claire Peltier

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with adults and young adults who are, by most measures, doing fine - but privately feel like they're running on fumes.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lorraine Halder

Lorraine Halder

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe that seeking help is a courageous first step, and my goal is to make every client feel welcomed, heard, and respected from the moment we meet.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Monique Strickland

Monique Strickland

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to ensure that each client feels heard, respected, supported and empowered from the very beginning of their care journey.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Bevan

Elizabeth Bevan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a Psychotherapist who specializes in working with adults who have experienced trauma and would like to learn to cope with the resulting experiences of anxiety, depression and psychosis.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Janny Li

Janny Li

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a first-generation Chinese American psychotherapist (she/her). I come with 7 years of combined experience in grief and loss, complex trauma, and medical social work.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Fernando Vinuela

Fernando Vinuela

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Lyssabeth Mattoon

Dr. Lyssabeth Mattoon

Psychologist

Virtual • California


Welcome! I am Dr. Lyssabeth Mattoon, PhD, a clinical psychologist and trauma specialist, skilled at providing individual and family therapy for adolescents, children and adults. My calling in life is to support and empower trauma survivors to harness their inner strength as part of the healing process.

Education:

Licensed CA Clinical Psychologist, 2013

Clinical Psychology, PhD, 2010

Clinical Psychology, MA, 2007

Psychology, BA, 2002

PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Matthew Lambiris

Matthew Lambiris

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe meaningful change is possible when people have a space where they feel supported, understood, and free from judgment.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Emily Campbell

Emily Campbell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a safe space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to move toward the life you want.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carol Johnson Schroetlin

Carol Johnson Schroetlin

Psychologist

Virtual • Hollister, CA


“I am a caring, compassionate psychologist, using solution focused therapy, to assist with navigating life challenges.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dana Campagna

Dana Campagna

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I would describe my therapeutic style as warm and collaborative, growth- and insight-based, attuned and agile.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lauren Alonzo

Lauren Alonzo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm and collaborative, I believe my clients are the experts on their own lived experiences.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Anna Sidorchuk

Anna Sidorchuk

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I utilize multiple modalities and create an individually tailored holistic approach for each client based on their needs.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ursula Antonik-Buxton

Ursula Antonik-Buxton

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I will ask a lot of questions to truly understand the problem at hand and look for small steps that lead to the goals that you want to achieve.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sophia Nairima

Sophia Nairima

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative and patient-centered. I take time to understand your full picture: your history, your stressors, your goals, and what is already working.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Meagan Fitzgerald

Meagan Fitzgerald

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Dr. Jennifer Tapia

Dr. Jennifer Tapia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help you feel more clear, stable, and in control of your life again—with a clear and thoughtful plan forward.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ann Merkel

Ann Merkel

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am well versed in addressing a wide array of the types of problems that bring people to seek therapy, including but not limited to addictions, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief, pain management, life transitions, and trauma.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Jeannine Vieni

Jeannine Vieni

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“She also welcomes and embraces the opportunity to work with those from culturally, religious, social economic, LGBTQ and other diverse backgrounds with empathy, dignity and compassion.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rachael Tarfman-Perez

Rachael Tarfman-Perez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is very eclectic. I enjoy incorporating various techniques from CBT, Gestalt, Solution-Focused, Client-Centered, and other modalities.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Amy Durst

Amy Durst

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a therapist, it is my goal that clients gain tools and understanding of the issues that made he or she seek therapy.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Herlay Divine

Herlay Divine

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specifically enjoy helping people find perspective through the voice of their pain. I think pain and discomfort can be our best teacher if we allow ourselves to look at it, this way.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Christina Alexander-Petersen

Christina Alexander-Petersen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have been working as a therapist over the last 25 years I work from a cognitive behavioral standpoint.”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Morgan Stiles

Morgan Stiles

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe healing begins with feeling safe, understood, and connected. I specialize in working with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, addiction, chronic pain, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Substance use / addiction
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Felista Anugom

Felista Anugom

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I listen to my clients and work together with them as a team to identify an appropriate treatment plan.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Savannah Alvarez

Savannah Alvarez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Everyone comes to therapy with both obstacles and hopes for what they want next. You already have some tools, and you've gotten this far with them.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carissa Baker

Carissa Baker

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize with anxiety, depression, and trauma, using evidence-based care to help clients build resilience and step into their next chapter with strength and hope.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sisi Yu

Sisi Yu

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • San Diego, CA


“Many of my clients are high-achieving teens and adults who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, burnout, or patterns around alcohol or substance use.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Johnson

Lisa Johnson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I understand that reaching out for help is often one of the hardest steps—and I want to acknowledge your strength in taking it.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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