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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Brea, CA

If you're navigating the aftermath of trauma in Brea, Headway connects you with compassionate providers trained in addressing intrusive thoughts, nightmares, and avoidance behaviors. We offer evidence-based approaches like EMDR and Exposure Therapy, with many sessions covered by insurance at copays as low as $0. Start your recovery with a free consultation today.

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
Jonna Tamases

Jonna Tamases

Therapist

In-person • 21 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
Alexandra Schnack

Alexandra Schnack

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Newport Beach, CA


“My style is warm, personable, and grounded in genuine connection. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of meaningful change...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Scheidler

Sarah Scheidler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 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
Scott Whelan

Scott Whelan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Teru Kanazawa

Teru Kanazawa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • South Pasadena, CA


“I work as a collaborator with you in an honest, truthful and transparent process to achieving the best you can be.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Roger Nolan

Dr. Roger Nolan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • San Marino, CA


“My basic philosophy about therapy is that it's not so much about getting rid of something than it is about seeing it with new eyes.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Galloway

Megan Galloway

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 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
Rodolfo Gomez

Rodolfo Gomez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Irvine, CA


“I believe that a therapist can encourage you to recognize your strengths so that you can use them to help you grow.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Ijeoma Mbadugha

Ijeoma Mbadugha

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“I believe that our patients and families deserve the best in healthcare delivery. My purpose is to help eliminate the stigma and barriers to mental healthcare...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Andrea Portillo

Andrea Portillo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sylvia Mejia

Sylvia Mejia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Pasadena, CA


Growing up in an underserved Latin community, I have always been drawn to helping others. Many of us are shaped by our experiences and aren't fully aware of how these experiences show up in our everyday lives and relationships. I enjoy studying the importance of understanding ourselves and how we relate to others. My current focus and training are on attachment and trauma-informed approaches. I have been trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy, CBT, ACT and more trauma based approaches.

Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Shelby Ammann

Shelby Ammann

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Newport Beach, CA


“I work with teens and adults navigating complex trauma, anxiety, sleep concerns, and depression—often when symptoms feel persistent despite effort or prior therapy.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Erin Sumner

Erin Sumner

Therapist

In-person • 17 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
Susanna Boyer

Susanna Boyer

Therapist

In-person • 22 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I lean on psychodynamic, attachment, trauma-informed, and mind-body theoretical orientations as my framework, and borrow interventions from a variety of therapies tailored to my clients, including ACT, CBT, somatic therapy, EFT, and others.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sara Asadifar

Sara Asadifar

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Irvine, CA


“I like to point out body language and any emotions I see clients resist talking about as a way to go deeper.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charlene Azonwu

Charlene Azonwu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 23 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 9 insurance carriers
Marcela Castellanos

Marcela Castellanos

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 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 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Steven Aird

Steven Aird

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 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 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sally Amaya

Sally Amaya

Therapist

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


“I also bring a personal understanding of what it means to prioritize well-being and manage stress after going through my own life-changing health journey.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Julie Alvarez

Julie Alvarez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Rancho Cucamonga, CA


“My approach focuses on creating a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences openly.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Sleep disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Codega

Jennifer Codega

Therapist

In-person • 23 mi away • Rancho Cucamonga, CA


One of my joys in life is making a positive difference in my client's lives. Maybe you’ve tried everything; talking to friends/family, reading self-help books, ignoring the problem hoping it will go away, or just accepting how things are and yet you are feeling unhappy and stuck. I believe there is hope for you, a life filled with love, fulfillment and fun. I've had a variety of life experiences (good, not so good) that's given me wisdom and insights about people/life. I work with couples, women/men issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD. I'll travel with you on your journey of healing/growth with understanding and compassion.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Raymond Morton

Raymond Morton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • South Pasadena, CA


“My approach to therapy is to get to know my clients very well and then to help them get to know themselves very well: to help them determine what they truly want -- not what they think they should want -- for their lives, for their relationships,...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. John W. Carter

Dr. John W. Carter

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 21 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
Leslie Lucas

Leslie Lucas

Therapist

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


“I have many years of experience working with children in the foster care system particularly transitional age youth.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Maria Fuster

Dr. Maria Fuster

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Irvine, CA


“My approach integrates psychotherapy with the art making process to assist in developing insight and understanding of how the past has influenced the present...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kimberly Setterlund

Kimberly Setterlund

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Claremont, CA


An MSW graduate from California State University, Long Beach, I am a licensed clinical social worker who has over 25 years serving clients in my private practice. I enjoy helping individuals and families navigate their life transitions and challenges to restore their health, well-being, and purpose. My clinical expertise include women's health, perinatal mental health, education/career transitions, psycho-oncology, family systems, military and veterans, and grief/loss.

Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Meng-Ning Cheng

Meng-Ning Cheng

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 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
Carly Dosh

Carly Dosh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 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
Adena Sarkian

Adena Sarkian

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 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
Chiwon Zdanovich

Chiwon Zdanovich

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 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
Lucinda Guarino

Lucinda Guarino

Therapist

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


“My overarching purpose is to see others mentally and emotionally empowered and prepared with tools that promote successful career and personal development.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Kimberly George

Kimberly George

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“Kimberly believes our emotional wellness involves the entire body whereby other practices and modalities can and should be used along with talk therapy.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Erica Lee

Erica Lee

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Pasadena, CA


Hi. I am an experienced marriage and family therapist and clinical psychologist, with a doctorate from Azusa Pacific University.

Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Vogel

Michelle Vogel

Therapist

In-person • 21 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. Eima Mesgarha

Dr. Eima Mesgarha

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Irvine, CA


Hi & Welcome. We all face challenges at times throughout our lives. We may need support finding self-awareness and compassion which I believe is the key in the healing process. I enjoy acting as an empowering guide along your journey. I believe in our innate capacity to change and create a meaningful and UPLIFTING life. My goal for you is to foster a safe, accepting and also challenging space that encourages personal growth and empowers you to make positive changes that support your values.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Christianne Cardriche

Christianne Cardriche

Therapist

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


“Clients often tell me they feel safe, seen, and supported. I believe in meeting you where you are, walking with you at your own pace, and honoring your unique story.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Andra Moldav

Andra Moldav

Therapist

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


“I work with people who feel stuck inside anxiety, depression, trauma, or the weight of complicated relationships.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jonathan Klein

Jonathan Klein

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 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
Vanessa Glatt

Vanessa Glatt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 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

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