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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Anaheim, CA

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Anaheim, CA

Healing from trauma in Anaheim is possible with compassionate providers offering trauma-focused treatment including Exposure Therapy, EMDR, and DBT skills. Headway supports your recovery journey with accessible appointments, many available within two weeks, and insurance coverage to reduce costs.

Theresa Russo

Theresa Russo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Lake Forest, CA


“Theresa Russo is a client-centered and solution-focused therapist who integrates various modalities and techniques to provide a judgment-free, personal approach to each client.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

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Steven Aird

Steven Aird

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Lake Forest, CA


“I focus on establishing a safe, collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship, creating the framework for the work we will do together.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carrie McElwee

Carrie McElwee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I believe in meeting my clients where they are and creating a safe space help them feel empowered, as positive change occurs judgement-free and unapologetic.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Dr. Diane Vargas

Dr. Diane Vargas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Chino, CA


“I am curious about your life history and how your spirituality can play a vital role in your recovery.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Krysta Boyle

Krysta Boyle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Laguna Hills, CA


“I strive to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to be themselves.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Erin Sumner

Erin Sumner

Therapist

In-person • 14 mi away • Signal Hill, CA


“I treat adults, specializing in relationships, trauma, stress, workplace conflict, anxiety, sexual abuse/assault, family dynamics, divorce, life changes, & personal crises.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Courtney Harden

Courtney Harden

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“As a therapist you can expect that I will meet you where you are. I will walk alongside you on this journey of wellness.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Fumie Yoshikawa

Fumie Yoshikawa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Dawn Wisniewski

Dr. Dawn Wisniewski

Therapist

In-person • 17 mi away • Covina, CA


“I believe healing, growth, and change are possible, and I am here to guide, support, and empower you in this season of your life.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marcela Castellanos

Marcela Castellanos

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Lake Forest, CA


“I have helped guide adults, and adolescents from various cultural backgrounds, who struggle with various challenges in life, such as disturbances from childhood, trauma, anxiety, and depression.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Janet Gichau

Janet Gichau

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Corona, CA


“My open-minded strategic approach and accepting individualism help me let the patient guide in discussing their personal health struggles.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Luis Lomeli

Luis Lomeli

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • San Dimas, CA


“With a calm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental approach, I create a safe space for authentic expression and tailor treatment to each client's unique needs and goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ese Ogbetuo

Ese Ogbetuo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Montclair, CA


“I use a holistic approach in managing various disorders enabling individuals to maintain a healthy lifestyle...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Reri Uku

Dr. Reri Uku

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Montclair, CA


I am a board certified, doctoral prepared PMHNP. I completed my post graduate at National University in Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I earned my DNP from Azusa Pacific University and graduated from CSUSB MSN program. I have been a faculty at CSUSB since 2014. Extensively trained and a certified Trauma-Informed specialist. I diagnose and treat mental disorders including medication-assisted treatment along with counseling for chemical dependency and substance use disorders.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Stacey Berardino

Dr. Stacey Berardino

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Laguna Hills, CA


“My assessment and therapeutic style is relaxed, comfortable, cognitive-behavioral, and problem-solving focused in nature.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Joseph Kozinski

Joseph Kozinski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Chino Hills, CA


Let me help you with anxiety, depression, grief recovery, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, addictive/co-dependence issues, self esteem, and other serious life issues. I hold an MA Degree in marriage, family and child counseling. I conducted my LMFT practicum at Loma Linda Behavioral Medical Center.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jonathan Vazquez

Jonathan Vazquez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 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 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gerrald Angeles

Gerrald Angeles

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Montclair, CA


Hello, I'm Gerrald Angeles, a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I provide psychiatric medication management for adults throughout California. I’m here to help you feel heard, understood, and supported in your mental health care. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or navigating mental health challenges alongside chronic conditions, I’m here to help you find balance and feel your best.

PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Abdel Tayyem

Abdel Tayyem

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Corona, CA


Hi, I’m Abdel! With over 15 years of experience in healthcare, I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to providing compassionate care for individuals managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma. As a bilingual speaker in English and Arabic, I specialize in creating an inclusive environment where patients from all backgrounds feel truly heard and respected. My goal is to empower you through open communication and evidence-based treatment to help you achieve lasting wellness.

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

Charlene Azonwu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Gardena, CA


“Calm, empathetic, Listening to patients and providing the best quality care including the use of medication management.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Celeste Gallegos Vazquez

Celeste Gallegos Vazquez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Alhambra, CA


“My practice is grounded in compassion and strengths-based principles, and I firmly believe in the power of community and connection as pathways to healing and personal growth.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gloria Sudeta

Gloria Sudeta

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Ontario, CA


“I am dual board-certified family nurse practitioner and a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Ravina Wadhwani

Ravina Wadhwani

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Aliso Viejo, CA


“I help clients heal from anxiety, depression and PTSD. I am passionate about processing trauma and empowering you to see change in your life outside of sessions.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kristine Lomas

Kristine Lomas

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Mission Viejo, CA


“My goal is to help you feel more like yourself, function more fully, and move toward a life that feels meaningful to you.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Suha Albadawi

Suha Albadawi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Claremont, CA


“My focus is helping my clients feel better about themselves and work through their symptoms that brought them to therapy.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Cynthia Wygal

Cynthia Wygal

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Corona, CA


“I provide a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Ratliff

Emily Ratliff

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Upland, CA


“My goal is to create a safe, grounded space where you feel comfortable exploring vulnerable and challenging parts of your life without fear of judgment.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Sadeed Jawad

Dr. Sadeed Jawad

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • San Dimas, CA


“Dr. Jawad's approach is to get to know the person first, then work together to identify the right interventions, and finally formulate a plan to implement them.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Sarah Scheidler

Sarah Scheidler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amaka Anyaoha

Amaka Anyaoha

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Gardena, CA


“My style is warm, respectful, and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on building trust and creating a safe space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to participate actively in their care.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Chiwon Zdanovich

Chiwon Zdanovich

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 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.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Emma Ocampo

Emma Ocampo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Alhambra, CA


“My practice is grounded in compassion and strengths-based principles, and I firmly believe in client voice and choice.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Trejo

David Trejo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“There is no ideal client: My purpose as your therapist is meet you where you are at in life and move forward with you on your journey.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carolyn Mason

Carolyn Mason

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Rancho Cucamonga, CA


“I believe in providing a safe, comfortable, professional environment where individuals, couples, families, and children can work on issues that are interfering with their lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jonna Tamases

Jonna Tamases

Therapist

In-person • 25 mi away • Pasadena, CA


Let's start wherever you are. Stressed? Overwhelmed? Anxious? Unmotivated? Feel like you're faking it through life? I'm with you. I welcome you to be heard, to let down and rest. I support you in working through past events, discovering your true self, and learning new skills to empower you. I work with individuals in person in my cozy office in Pasadena.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cecilia Ibarra

Cecilia Ibarra

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 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
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandy Barnes

Brandy Barnes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Ontario, CA


Brandy earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Sociology from California State University of Long Beach in 2006 and earned her Masters of Social Work from California State University Fullerton in 2013. Brandy brings with her over twenty years of experience working in diverse clinical settings.

Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cheryl Bentley

Cheryl Bentley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I believe therapy is not only a space for healing, but also a process of rediscovering your capacity to shape and create your life with awareness, courage, and compassion.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Direct, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Scott Whelan

Scott Whelan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I am passionate about working with creative professionals, highly sensitive & neurodivergent people navigating identity issues, trauma, anxiety, self doubt and burn out.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Lisa Billings

Dr. Lisa Billings

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Laguna Hills, CA


I work with adolescents and adults and offer individual, couples, and family therapy. I help individuals identify their goals and make the changes necessary to help them lead more productive and fulfilling lives. I am directive, and I provide a warm, caring and non-judgmental environment to explore the issues and life-events with which you may be struggling.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Anaheim, CA
There are over 104 therapists in Anaheim, CA accepting new patients.
104+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 94%Anxiety
  • 91%PTSD
  • 91%Depression
  • 88%Trauma
  • 83%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 76%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 71%Cigna
  • 68%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 52%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 96%English
  • 17%Spanish
  • 3%Arabic
  • 3%Farsi
  • 3%Vietnamese
How they see their clients
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  • 93%In-person or online
  • 7%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 73%Woman
  • 25%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 47%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 17%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 16%Nurse Practitioner
  • 13%Clinical Psychologist
  • 6%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 34%Family therapy
  • 28%Couples therapy
  • 18%Child or adolescent therapy

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