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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in California

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in California

Headway connects California residents with 7,234 licensed providers experienced in trauma recovery and PTSD treatment through evidence-based approaches like Exposure Therapy, EMDR, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.

Yurika Awano

Yurika Awano

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is trauma-informed, reflective, and grounded in the belief that meaningful change begins with greater self-awareness and understanding.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Mariah Howard

Mariah Howard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Nevada City, CA


“My work is grounded in Holistic Counseling which means that I see people as being an integrated whole - mind, body, emotions and spirit.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Direct, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kerstin Hutchings

Kerstin Hutchings

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi! I'm Kerstin, I work with teens and new/expecting moms who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. I aim to create a space where clients can be honest, feel supported, and actually make progress. My approach is real, collaborative, and focused on helping you move forward

Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mishel Cowart

Mishel Cowart

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My holistic approach to treat depression, anxiety and trauma may incorporate techniques in dream work, creative art, and adaptive reprocessing.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiffany Howsam

Tiffany Howsam

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My practice integrates embodiment, self-exploration, and thought work to create profound shifts in your life.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Natalia Mathis

Natalia Mathis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“When you're in the room with me, you'll be met with a safe and supportive environment filled with kindness, patience, and empathy.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lourdes Castro

Lourdes Castro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach draws upon Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nate Hinerman

Nate Hinerman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help you build a healthier relationship with your thoughts and find deep meaning in your life.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kimberly Rios Lopez

Kimberly Rios Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a supportive environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to move forward in ways that honor your identity and values.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Anna Murguia

Anna Murguia

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am an LMFT with over 10 years of experience in Mental Health services. I'm a straightforward, goal-oriented therapist who helps individuals, couples, and families navigate challenges with confidence and ease.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Robert Garcia

Robert Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • Redding, CA


You may have held doubts about talk therapy and perhaps are thinking therapy may not work at all for what you are dealing with. Psychotherapy like all science is continually changing. Both new and long held approaches to well-being are vast. I invite you to consider Brainspotting before you rule out therapy entirely. My role as a Brainspotting clinician is to offer you support, as you discover your innate capacity for positive self change. I specialize in trauma focused therapy, specializing in treating anxiety disorders. I focus on various forms of addiction, OCD, behavioral issues, depression, bi-polar and mood disorders.

I am a masters level trained Brainspotting clinician and a U.S. Army veteran. I believe in facilitating change in a supportive environment, following and observing your amazing capacity to heal from trauma in your therapeutic work. I work with veterans, first-responders, and other populations struggling with unresolved trauma and anxiety disorders.

Your unique circumstances are to be understood, honored respected and explored in a judgement free, supportive and caring environment. The issues that you bring into therapy remain entirely up to you. I will listen to your wants and needs; joining you on the journey towards your desired sense of well-being.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Theresa Sandoval

Theresa Sandoval

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that with a little support, adults and children alike can discover within them the strengths and gifts they carry to lead healthy lives.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Consuelo Gomez

Consuelo Gomez

Therapist

Virtual • California


Sometimes the hardest part is not what happened. It is finding someone you can finally say it to. I offer therapy in both English and Spanish, and I work with people across all stages of life, from children and teenagers to adults and seniors. I specialize in supporting people navigating trauma, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, and the unique challenges that come with new and expecting parenthood. Wherever you are in your story, you do not have to carry it alone.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nikkole Brown

Nikkole Brown

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I give my clients an open, non-judgmental, and emphatic environment to explore their needs and empower them to overcome life's circumstances.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Mahsan Behnoud

Mahsan Behnoud

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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 3 insurance carriers
Shawna Uskokovic

Shawna Uskokovic

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is always tailored to each person's unique needs, but I often draw from CBT, DBT, grief counseling, and narrative therapy...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Yasmine Khoushab

Yasmine Khoushab

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is direct yet compassionate, deeply intuitive, and rooted in helping you access your own inner power and emotional truth.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Challenging, Direct, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Julia Kamp

Julia Kamp

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with both civilians and military-connected clients — veterans, active duty service members, first responders, and their partners.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashton Hart

Ashton Hart

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic style is warm, nonjudgmental, and friendly. My hope is to help my clients understand they are not alone and there is always hope to move forward.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Yesica Solorio

Yesica Solorio

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to support clients explore and understand their issues, build on their strengths, develop effective coping mechanism skills.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Diane Anderson

Diane Anderson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have been in private practice for the past 18 years. I see myself as a CBT therapist with other emphasis in Psychodynamic clinician.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dimitriy Zelikman

Dimitriy Zelikman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“When we sit down together, there's no judgment and no overcomplicating things. Think of it as a quiet space to clear the air and get your bearings.”
PTSD, Trauma, Men's issues, Substance use / addiction
Direct, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Esmeralda Garcia

Esmeralda Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a safe space to process your thoughts where you will be asked difficult questions and will be supported to grow and explore options.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Craig Parton

Craig Parton

Therapist

Virtual • Sacramento, CA


“You can expect me to be kind, clear and honest in my approach. I will ask a lot of questions to help you examine your underlying beliefs...”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Anna Fadem

Anna Fadem

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences, develop effective coping strategies, and create meaningful change.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Jocelyn Martinez

Jocelyn Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a space where you can show up as you are—without judgment, pressure, or the expectation that you have everything figured out.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zaryn Avaren

Zaryn Avaren

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Having pivoted to mental health a decade ago after a 15-year corporate career, I intimately understand the work of reinvention and navigating complex systemic challenges.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gail Druiff

Gail Druiff

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I trust that individuals often hold their own solutions, and with the right guidance, those solutions become clearer and more accessible.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Michael Nicholas

Michael Nicholas

Therapist

Virtual • Grand Terrace, CA


“My goal is to help clients strengthen resilience, re-author limiting narratives, and move toward greater emotional balance and connection in their personal and relational lives.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Alana Scott

Alana Scott

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a licensed therapist who has been working in the field since 2014 with diverse individuals in different settings. I attended California State Polytechnic University for my Bachelors Degree in Psychology and the University of Southern California for my Masters in Social Work. I specialize in working with individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, women's issues and grief and loss issues. On a personal note, I love to hike, cook and watch movies.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Barbara Bisio

Barbara Bisio

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My focus is on helping you understand yourself more clearly so you can draw on the strengths you already have, rather than feeling defined by what feels hard right now.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julia Tucker

Julia Tucker

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe your emotional wellbeing is connected to your relationships, your nervous system, your body, and your life circumstances, and I treat it that way.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Crystal Horton

Crystal Horton

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have helped children, adolescents, young adults, and families add healthy coping skills to their toolboxes.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kimberly Bono-Nguyen

Kimberly Bono-Nguyen

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe that true healing begins when you feel deeply seen and heard for who you truly are. My goal is to create a warm, engaging space where we can explore your story together, looking beyond just your symptoms to understand you as a whole person.

Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Yu-Ning Lin

Yu-Ning Lin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I'm an empathetic listener who believes in fully understanding my client in order to customize effective strategies individually.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Austin Boelman

Austin Boelman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“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
Demetric Marsh

Demetric Marsh

Therapist

Virtual • Corona, CA


Demetric “Dee” Marsh, LCSW, JD, is a dedicated behavioral health professional with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She is a multistate licensed Licensed Clinical Social Worker and holds a Juris Doctor degree from the Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law School in New York. She earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from Adelphi University, with a specialization in mental health and addictions, and holds a Bachelor’s degree from Hofstra University in Sociology with a minor in Political Science and French Language/Culture.

Dee has extensive experience working in a variety of roles, including psychotherapist, program director, clinical supervisor, adjunct professor, and consultant. She also provides LCSW clinical supervision. Her practice includes working with individuals, families, couples, and groups.

She specializes in a wide range of areas, including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, addictions, grief and loss, workplace and employment issues, women’s issues, diversity and cultural concerns, spirituality, and court-related assessments and recommendations, as well as foster care and adoption-related services.

Dee believes in meeting each client where they are and tailoring treatment to their unique needs. She is committed to creating an inclusive, safe, and supportive environment that fosters trust, healing, growth, and a strong therapeutic alliance.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cylystina Nevel

Cylystina Nevel

Therapist

Virtual • California


Some seasons of life ask more of you than you ever expected, and somewhere along the way you stopped feeling like yourself. I work with teens, parents, and adults who are moving through anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and the heavy stretches that come with big life transitions. I care deeply about supporting LGBTQIA+ and transgender clients, and families who want to understand and show up for one another a little better. So much of this work is simply remembering that you do not have to carry any of it alone.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allison Gentz

Allison Gentz

Therapist

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“Her therapeutic approach is collaborative, hands-on, and client-centered. Allison integrates evidence-based practices with clear, direct communication and practical tools clients can apply outside of sessions.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Aimara Benitez

Aimara Benitez

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m Aimara, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist passionate about supporting others in their healing. I believe that while life can bring heavy challenges, no one has to navigate them alone. With a background in Clinical Psychology and experience in community & school-based mental health, I’ve dedicated my practice to helping children, teens, young-adults, and families find their footing during life’s most transitional moments. My goal is to create a space where you feel truly heard & together, we’ll look at the whole picture of your life to build the insight you need to move forward with confidence.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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