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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Whittier, CA

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Whittier, CA

Whittier residents struggling with PTSD, flashbacks, and trauma reminders can connect with warm, affirming providers who specialize in DBT skills, Relaxation Training, and emotion regulation techniques. Headway's network makes it easy to find your ideal fit among experienced trauma-focused therapists with availability as soon as tomorrow.

Marie Sangel

Marie Sangel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Placentia, CA


“I am a strong advocate for the inherent human need for meaningful communication, a sense of steady ground, and the comforting reassurance that we are not alone.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Cecilia Ibarra

Cecilia Ibarra

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Monrovia, CA


“I provide a warm, supportive space where we work together to help you feel more grounded, get clarity, and move toward greater balance in your daily life.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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Megan Galloway

Megan Galloway

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“My approach is warm, holistic, and trauma-informed, recognizing that our past experiences, relationships, and nervous system all play a role in how we feel today.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Sofia Mossa

Sofia Mossa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Yorba Linda, CA


“My goal in therapy is to provide a safe, trusting and supportive space where together we can come up with immediate and long-term goals in therapy.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joanna Farah

Joanna Farah

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Long Beach, CA


I work with adults and teens navigating trauma, burnout, identity, and the particular exhaustion of being a sensitive person in a fast-changing world. My work goes beyond talk therapy to build a flexible nervous system, helping to regulate it, reduce symptoms of trauma, and build resilience.

Many of the people I work with are doing everything right on paper. They are the ones who keep showing up, holding it together, being the person everyone else leans on. And they are exhausted in a way that is hard to explain to the people around them. They worry they are making the wrong choices or that everyone else has it together.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jessica Contreras

Jessica Contreras

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I strive to create a supportive, affirming space where you can explore challenges and work toward a more fulfilling life.”
Trauma, Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Women's issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Divya Tilva

Divya Tilva

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I provide supportive, nonjudgmental, and motivating environment where your voice is genuinely heard.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Michael Gutstadt

Michael Gutstadt

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Pasadena, CA


I enjoy doing this work and I hope my clients will also. I believe it makes life more interesting and rewarding.

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Andrea Portillo

Andrea Portillo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Covina, CA


Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist with a passion for walking alongside my clients toward a more fulfilling life. I graduated from Azusa Pacific University with my Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. I use various modalities such as CBT, REBT, Person-Centered, or a combination of approaches and techniques while working with my clients. I can also provide services in Spanish and offer Christian spiritual integration upon request.

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

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Lalisa Morgan Reed

Lalisa Morgan Reed

Therapist

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


“You cannot give from an empty cup. Learn to love and take care of yourselves so that you can fully love and embrace others within healthy boundaries.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 17 insurance carriers

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Sarah Scheidler

Sarah Scheidler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Sierra Madre, CA


“I believe deeply in the power of the therapeutic relationship and the possibility of post-traumatic growth.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

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Rosa Lizarraga

Rosa Lizarraga

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“My approach is collaborative, curious, and relational, emphasizing a strong therapeutic partnership between client and therapist.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jonna Tamases

Jonna Tamases

Therapist

In-person • 13 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I support you in working through past events, discovering your true self, and learning new skills to empower you.”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chiwon Zdanovich

Chiwon Zdanovich

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Sierra Madre, CA


“I value guiding and empowering clients to dive deep into their experiences to gain insights that target and heal problems at their root to gain relief.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Michelle Vogel

Michelle Vogel

Therapist

In-person • 13 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I enjoy it when clients say, "I've never thought of it that way". Clients can expect to find a more precise and simpler understanding of themselves...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. John W. Carter

Dr. John W. Carter

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Pasadena, CA


I am a recently licensed counseling psychologist with extensive training and experience in psychotherapy, assessment, and psychology research. I have provided individual, couples, and group therapy at the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center (now LGBT Center), the Los Angeles VA, the Boston VA, and Enki Health Services. I have enjoyed training and supervising student therapists at the University of West Georgia and the University of Redlands. I also teach psychology at UCLA Extension. In general, I am curious about the the human mind and I am dedicated to help others who are struggling.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adena Sarkian

Adena Sarkian

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“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
Carly Dosh

Carly Dosh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“We all deserve a place to talk with someone who we know will not judge or shame us, but instead walk along side us, holding hope and strength until we can hold it ourselves.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Be Staub

Be Staub

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Long Beach, CA


As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Registered Art Therapist, my work centers queer and transgender preteens, teens, and adults, as well as individuals with current or past foster care involvement. My clients may be feeling overwhelmed, questioning their identity, or don't know where to start with therapy. I can support you by helping you notice patterns and build trust in your own process.

Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Veronica Williams

Veronica Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I provide a safe, validating space where you are truly heard. My collaborative approach blends person centered and emotionally focused therapy.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jonathan Vazquez

Jonathan Vazquez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Glendora, CA


“My approach is relational and experiential, drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and experiential therapy.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heidi DE Leon

Heidi DE Leon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Signal Hill, CA


“With 18 years of experience in addiction treatment, I have seen firsthand the resilience people discover when given the right support.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Stan Rushing

Stan Rushing

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“Stan's goal is to build upon current strengths to assist clients in the healing and growth processes.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Steve Kobashigawa

Steve Kobashigawa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I've been in personal recovery from gambling and substance use for over twenty-five years, which means I understand addiction not just as a clinician, but as someone who has felt its weight firsthand.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Fumie Yoshikawa

Fumie Yoshikawa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and insight-oriented. I focus on helping clients understand the deeper patterns behind their emotions and relationships while building practical tools for everyday life.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Carlos Gonzalez

Carlos Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I focus on creating a down-to-earth, supportive, and judgment-free space where you can slow things down, talk honestly about what's going on, and start making sense of what's been feeling heavy or stuck.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Porsha Dodson

Dr. Porsha Dodson

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“Treatment focus is client centered and inclusive of cultural considerations as we navigate Cognitive Behavioral techniques...”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kate Sullivan

Kate Sullivan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Monrovia, CA


“I help people recognize the patterns holding them back, keeping them stuck, sick, and stressed out, and show them how they can safely + compassionately break out of the patterns.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Claudia Williams

Claudia Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I believe in creating a safe space free of judgment, where you can speak about those self-doubts, insecurities, and feelings that have existed from childhood and are affecting your current adult relationships.”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Norman Quintero

Dr. Norman Quintero

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Anaheim, CA


“He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with humanistic principles to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while also feeling deeply heard, respected, and supported.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alice Kim

Alice Kim

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Garden Grove, CA


“I believe every person deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported throughout their mental health journey.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Meng-Ning Cheng

Meng-Ning Cheng

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“My approach connects deep self-discovery with real body healing. We will explore your inner world to uncover the root causes of your struggles rather than just managing symptoms.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vanessa Glatt

Vanessa Glatt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe that everyone has the potential for growth and change, and that therapy can help unlock that potential.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Ashley Karubian

Ashley Karubian

Therapist

In-person • 14 mi away • Santa Monica, CA


Growing up in California, Colorado and Tennessee concocted a Midwestern warmth with an open-mindedness and appreciation of our differences. These experiences gave me a curiosity for how humans develop in their environments and with their unique histories, leading me to pursue psychology.

I studied Political Science at Vanderbilt University before a seven year tenure in the corporate world. I am grateful for this experience as it has added depth and perspective to my work with clients. In 2014 I began my counseling psychology degree at The Wright Institute in Berkeley and then completed my training in San Francisco. My training journey encompassed internships at community mental health clinics, elementary and high schools, group therapy practices, and social service sites where I received intensive supervision in a variety of modalities. I regularly attend trainings and consult with colleagues to hone my craft and provide the best possible care.

Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jonathan Klein

Jonathan Klein

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles and love this work. I came to therapy through an unconventional path — nearly a decade in film and photography, work as a youth counselor, and service in the military — all of which deeply shaped how I understand people and their stories.

I earned my master's degree from Pacifica Graduate Institute, where I focused on psychodynamic and depth-oriented approaches. My thesis centered on ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, a specialty I've continued developing through advanced trainings I've completed.

I work with individuals, couples, adolescents & families across a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I have a particular love for working with creative professionals, veterans and young adults. I'm LGBTQ+ affirmative and love working with folks from the queer community.

My practice spans traditional talk therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) — including psychedelic integration support for those processing experiences outside of our work together. I see clients in person in Atwater Village in Northeast LA, and virtually throughout California.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelly Quintana

Kelly Quintana

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Long Beach, CA


Welcome, I'm Kelly! I am a License Marriage and Family therapist who works with individuals and families to transform patterns that have become obstacles and improve relationships. I provide a non-judgmental, supportive space where you can feel heard. You will have the opportunity to learn new ways of thinking and being to help change happen.

PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Heather Jensen

Heather Jensen

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“My style is warm, collaborative, and steady. I integrate evidence‐based modalities with a grounded therapeutic presence, creating a space where clients can explore openly, build insight, and move toward greater clarity and resilience.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Megan Hanson

Megan Hanson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I don't believe in the "bad seed". I think all people can thrive when the systems around them are thriving.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Beatriz Gutierrez- Escalante

Beatriz Gutierrez- Escalante

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


I am a Latina bilingual therapist with 15 years of professional mental health experience. I specialize in working with people suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, difficulties with acculturation, work stress and domestic violence. I work with children/adolescents, parents, couples and individuals. I Graduated from Pacific Oaks College with a Masters Degree in Marriage Family Therapy with specialization in Latino/a Family Studies. I am passionate about working with families.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carol Bartels

Carol Bartels

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I know that seeking therapy can be scary! It is my desire to help you feel relaxed, understand what to expect...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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