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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Phoenix, AZ

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix residents dealing with trauma and PTSD can access evidence-based therapies like Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and EMDR through Headway's network of 2,160 licensed providers. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within the next two weeks.

Wen-Chien Lin

Wen-Chien Lin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.5 mi away • Tempe, AZ


“In the past 10 years, I primarily worked with refugees and immigrants who were crime victims or have suffered complex trauma; prior to that, I worked with individuals with severe mental health conditions for 5 years.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

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Tara Catanzaro

Tara Catanzaro

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.8 mi away • Phoenix, AZ


“I take a holistic approach to therapy and incorporate psychoeducation on physical, nutritional, financial wellness, sleep hygiene, etc.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Mathews

Amanda Mathews

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“I believe therapy is a collaborative journey, one where you feel safe to explore, reflect, and grow at your own pace.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Ester Ruiz

Dr. Ester Ruiz

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Chandler, AZ


“My goal is to provide a safe, nurturing space where you can be heard and empowered on your path to healing.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jennifer Huwer

Jennifer Huwer

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Chandler, AZ


“I'm here to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where we can work together to improve your mental health and overall well-being.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Zira Franks

Zira Franks

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Phoenix, AZ


“Ms. Franks' approach is very direct, down to earth, and an integrated approach to counseling others.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

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Amanda Burgess

Amanda Burgess

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Chandler, AZ


“She works collaboratively with her patients minimizing the number of medications and tests they endure with the ultimate goal being their contentness and happiness.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Traci Brown

Traci Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Sun City, AZ


“I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can show up as you are—without judgment and without feeling like you have to fit into a one-size-fits-all approach.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sydney Simeus

Sydney Simeus

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Chandler, AZ


“My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and focused on helping you move forward—not just talk about what's been hard.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Eva Miller

Dr. Eva Miller

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Scottsdale, AZ


“My goal is to help you figure out what's preventing you from taking control and living the life you want.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Carolyn Collier

Carolyn Collier

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Goodyear, AZ


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and personalized. I combine evidence-based psychiatric care with a whole-person perspective...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Quoc Luc

Quoc Luc

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Glendale, AZ


“I have been working with adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, and families from all walks of life for more than 16 years.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Anthony Msowoya

Anthony Msowoya

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Peoria, AZ


Anthony Msowoya is dual certified provider as PMHNP-C and FNP-BC and has 13 years’ experience in treating psychiatry across all ages. Anthony takes holistic care in treating mental health by incorporating other medical causes of mental health such as hormone imbalance. Anthony specializes in ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Post partum depression, and Sports Psychiatry. Anthony's passion for mental health is deeply rooted with faith in Christ.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Mary Goggins

Mary Goggins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Goodyear, AZ


You may look like you are holding everything together while feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted underneath. I work with adults navigating trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance use and recovery, co-occurring concerns, and difficult life transitions.

With 19 years of behavioral health experience, I bring extensive experience in addiction and recovery and am trained in EMDR through the Francine Shapiro EMDR Institute. I understand that people are more than a diagnosis and that the ways we learn to cope often make sense in the context of what we have lived through—even when those same patterns are no longer helping us today.

My style is warm, genuine, and direct. I offer a nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard while also doing meaningful work toward change. I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach, and I tailor therapy to your needs, goals, strengths, and readiness.

I offer IN-PERSON APPOINTMENTS in Goodyear, Arizona, serving the West Valley, as well as virtual therapy throughout Arizona, Wisconsin, Colorado, Michigan, Florida, and New Jersey.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Samantha Clay

Samantha Clay

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Gilbert, AZ


“I love working with kids, teens, and adults who are tired of constantly worrying and the weight of not feeling good enough.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

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Karissa Whitlatch

Karissa Whitlatch

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Gilbert, AZ


“My passion is creating a supportive space where clients feel seen, understood, and equipped to move from a life of survival to thriving.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Stress management
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sarah Brois

Sarah Brois

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Gilbert, AZ


I’m Sarah, a therapist who helps people slow down, listen to their bodies, and reconnect with parts of themselves that have felt overlooked or misunderstood. My approach is warm, gentle, and trauma-informed, drawing from CBT, DBT, and body-based techniques. I especially enjoy working with neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ clients, those rebuilding trust in themselves and others. I aim to create a space that feels emotionally safe, shame-free, and even sprinkled with humor - where we can both sit in discomfort and find lightness along the way.

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alicia Shields

Alicia Shields

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“I work with veteran-focused and disaster-response organizations, providing medical and mental health support in high-stress, resource-limited environments.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Nancy Monyenye

Nancy Monyenye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“My goal is to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where you can speak openly about what you are experiencing and feel actively involved in decisions about your care.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Amy Brown

Amy Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Phoenix, AZ


“You need someone to help you find your way out of the darkness and into a new, brighter version of your life.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jason Willyerd

Jason Willyerd

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Mesa, AZ


I have many years of experience in the counseling field and care deeply for every patient. I have training in Trauma and PTSD as well as OCD. I have experience with crises work and Dealing with Addiction and sexual behaviors. I deal a lot with issues around esteem and depression and anxiety.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sable Barney

Sable Barney

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, and depression, using an integrative approach that combines somatic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and experiential techniques to promote lasting healing and personal growth.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sharna Horn

Sharna Horn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“As an Army Veteran and member of the LGBTQ+ community, I understand the importance of intersectionality and lived experience.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Amber Walker

Amber Walker

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Gilbert, AZ


“I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and medication management to help you identify and change negative thought patterns.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Phelan

David Phelan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Litchfield Park, AZ


“After more than two decades providing mental health services, and with family members who have struggled with depression, anxiety, OCD, substance abuse and bipolar disorder, I know what it is like both personally and professionally to accompany...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Challenging, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Patricia Elias

Patricia Elias

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Phoenix, AZ


“With more than 35 years of clinical experience, I've worked with people through some of the most difficult periods of their lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Vonzolla Elliott

Vonzolla Elliott

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Scottsdale, AZ


“I specialize in trauma-informed therapy and emotional wellness, while Mishael brings deep expertise in physical rehabilitation and regenerative care.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Direct, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Steve Bangiyev

Steve Bangiyev

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 6.8 mi away • Phoenix, AZ


“I believe effective psychiatric care begins with understanding the whole person—not just a diagnosis or a list of symptoms.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Deepa Saha

Deepa Saha

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Gilbert, AZ


I am a dual Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in AZ and also WA state.

I have been a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner for the past 13 years and have practiced in multiple areas. I have 3 years of MAT experience and am board-certified as a Mental Health Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I have always had a special interest in mental health and psychology. I can relate to people and listen to their concerns in a very empathetic manner.

PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Karen Tabloff

Karen Tabloff

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Gilbert, AZ


“My approach to therapy begins with connection. I want you to feel comfortable, heard, and accepted from the very beginning.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Victoria Taylor

Victoria Taylor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“My approach to therapy blends together a mixture of EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and strength-based counseling.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ivy Attobra

Dr. Ivy Attobra

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“I use an individualized, culturally sensitive, holistic, and evidence-based approach to help each patient achieve improved mental health and a more balanced life.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Anderson

Jennifer Anderson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“As a former teacher and a parent of ADHD children, I understand the struggle of working with challenging kids and teens.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Andrew Gibbons

Andrew Gibbons

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“I take a values-centered, positive psychology approach to therapy, helping clients move beyond feeling "stuck" and into meaningful growth.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Clausen

Jessica Clausen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Gilbert, AZ


“I'm a licensed therapist with 18 years of experience supporting individuals through life's challenges in Arizona and Oregon.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Macie Aufiero

Macie Aufiero

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Gilbert, AZ


“I believe you are more than a set of symptoms or a diagnosis. This is why I utilize a whole person, person centered approach.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Stress management
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Thomas Ruderstaller

Thomas Ruderstaller

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Mesa, AZ


“I use a client-centered approach, and I specialize in trauma work. Whether it is combat-related, childhood trauma, sexual trauma, or abuse/neglect...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Jessica Anderson

Jessica Anderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Goodyear, AZ


“I specialize in addressing childhood trauma, particularly the effects of absent fathers, which can significantly impact adult relationships.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Charity Ukwuoma

Charity Ukwuoma

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Gilbert, AZ


“I support adults navigating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, chronic stress, and emotional dysregulation, often alongside physical health concerns.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Sally Brown

Dr. Sally Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Gilbert, AZ


“I believe in working with clients as partners in empowering them to achieve their healthy happy state of being.”
PTSD, Eating disorders, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD located within 20 miles of Phoenix, AZ

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Phoenix, AZ
There are over 209 therapists in Phoenix, AZ accepting new patients.
209+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 92%Depression
  • 90%Trauma
  • 88%PTSD
  • 86%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 86%Cigna
  • 81%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • 77%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 48%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 6%Spanish
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%Vietnamese
  • 1%Bengali
How they see their clients
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  • 97%In-person or online
  • 3%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 76%Woman
  • 23%Man
License types
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  • 44%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 27%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 21%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 4%Psychologist
  • 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 26%Family therapy
  • 16%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 16%Couples therapy

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