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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Brea, CA

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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.

Lakana Nicolas

Lakana Nicolas

Therapist

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


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps individuals and couples navigate life’s more difficult and complex experiences. I specialize in supporting patients in understanding how past experiences impact present-day challenges, so they can move toward a more fulfilling, authentic, and connected life.

PTSD, Trauma, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Cindy Ordonez

Cindy Ordonez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“I believe that healing begins with being heard. I truly enjoy listening to my patients and understanding their unique stories, challenges, and goals.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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
Mahsan Behnoud

Mahsan Behnoud

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • 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, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maria Solano

Maria Solano

Therapist

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


Welcome! I have been a psychotherapist for over 30 years, and I love my career. I received my Masters in Social Work degree from UCLA in 1991 and specialize in healing trauma. I offer the following interventions: Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma Resiliency Model, Cognitive Behavioral skills, and EMDR. I also provide services in Spanish.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Cheryl Bentley

Cheryl Bentley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 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
Krysta Boyle

Krysta Boyle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 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
Stanley Rushing

Stanley Rushing

Therapist

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


“Stan's goal is to build upon current strengths to assist clients in the healing and growth processes.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Megan Hanson

Megan Hanson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 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 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katherine Carter

Katherine Carter

Therapist

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


“For over two decades, I have enjoyed helping people work through relational challenges, anxiety, grief, depression, life transitions, and spiritual issues so they can find their joy in life again!”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amaka Anyaoha

Amaka Anyaoha

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 23 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
Rachel Melvald

Rachel Melvald

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I am a goal-oriented, collaborative, and direct therapist who offers practical tools and reflective insight to help you move forward.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mark Awanyai

Mark Awanyai

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Laguna Hills, CA


I work with adults facing ADHD, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, sleep issues, and substance use, offering clear, practical help—no guesswork. You might feel overwhelmed, stuck, have trouble sleeping, or struggle to focus. We follow a structured approach to understand your situation and develop a treatment plan that progresses. I provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and focused follow-up using evidence-based and trauma-informed strategies. The process is simple, with clear steps and adjustments based on your progress. If you're ready to proceed, reach out.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Joe Arias

Joe Arias

Therapist

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


“Joe Arias is a Latinx and Queer Therapist eager to provide a judgment-free space where you can build self-compassion and feel that your voice is heard.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Beth Schuh

Beth Schuh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Torrance, CA


“I use my innate curiosity and non-judgmental attitude to understand how life has shaped my clients and to work with them to find ways of unlearning/healing the habits that no longer work for them.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vanessa Glatt

Vanessa Glatt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 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
Dominic Valdes

Dominic Valdes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I specialize in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, particularly gay men, and offer a space that is culturally attuned and grounded in understanding the nuances of identity, intimacy, and relational dynamics.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Violeta Stephanie Arrazola

Violeta Stephanie Arrazola

Therapist

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


Hi! I'm Violeta Stephanie Arrazola. I earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles in 2014. I became licensed in 2019 and have a decade of experience in mental health. I work with a diverse range of client issues, including depression, anxiety, anger management, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges. Additionally, I am trained and certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samuel Godwin

Samuel Godwin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • El Segundo, CA


“I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for adults navigating a wide range of mental health concerns.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ani Krecker

Ani Krecker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I operate using an eclectic approach - support in a manner that is tailored or individualized to each person.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sean Kim

Sean Kim

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Hermosa Beach, CA


“My goal is to make sure every client feels informed, supported, and empowered to make their own decisions about treatment, with me as a guide.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lisa Newman

Lisa Newman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Hermosa Beach, CA


When working with clients, I strive to make the therapy experience respectful and genuine. Everyone's journey to personal resilience is unique and there is no one size fits all solution. My approach is flexible and client centered. I often explore childhood attachment issues which can assist the client in achieving sustained emotional growth.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yisraela Hayman

Yisraela Hayman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Rancho Cucamonga, CA


“EMDR & Somatic Based therapies are evidence based treatments, which are proven to be highly effective in treating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression and other emotional difficulties.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ryan Lisman

Ryan Lisman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Burbank, CA


“I employ a humanistic therapy approach that is client-centered and tailored to your individual therapeutic needs.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Omar Lorente

Omar Lorente

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Burbank, CA


“I believe you have the ability to heal yourself. Through this I will be your traveling companion to support and guide you to become your authentic self.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Brian Gleason

Brian Gleason

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


I bring 20 years of experience in many areas of therapy including LGBT specializations, drug/alcohol issues specialization, and a client centered approach

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Uchenna Orji

Dr. Uchenna Orji

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Riverside, CA


“Dr. Orji, believes that the life of the individual has a supreme value, and therefore centers his care to realize that supreme value...”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ravina Wadhwani

Ravina Wadhwani

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 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
Angela Hernandez

Angela Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Riverside, CA


“I take a warm, down-to-earth approach and strive to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and understood.”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Erika Kosterlitzky

Erika Kosterlitzky

Therapist

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


I love doing this work! I consider it a great privilege to walk alongside my clients, to partner with them, support them in their journey, and witness their growth.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Racheal Ennis

Racheal Ennis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Manhattan Beach, CA


“I believe a healthy therapeutic experience can foster a genuine, honest and authentic relationship that can help us become aware of ourselves in the world, heal from our past, cope with our present, and foster a healthy future.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
David Andreone

David Andreone

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Culver City, CA


“I specialize in helping people navigate anxiety, depression, burnout, creative blocks, relationship challenges, performance pressure, and major life or career transitions.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maria Cappetta

Maria Cappetta

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 30 mi away • El Segundo, CA


“I am truly passionate about helping others understand the biology of stress and teaching skills that heal and balance the nervous system.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Oliver Drakeford

Oliver Drakeford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 30 mi away • West Hollywood, CA


“I believe that life is most satisfying when the relationships we have with our 'Self,' with 'Others,' and with our 'Family' are healthy and balanced.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Direct
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cristina Dawes

Cristina Dawes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • San Pedro, CA


“I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sheridan Henderson

Sheridan Henderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Beverly Hills, CA


“I believe in your ability to grow, heal, change. I ask you to be real, and I am real in return. I talk truth. I listen. I cuss sometimes. I crack jokes.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ray Morton

Ray 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 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Stacey Berardino

Dr. Stacey Berardino

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 23 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
Gretchen Shibl

Gretchen Shibl

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Laguna Hills, CA


“I strive to create a collaborative, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where every person is treated with respect, kindness, and understanding.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Brea, CA
There are over 113 therapists in Brea, CA accepting new patients.
113+
Average years in practice
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7 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 96%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 89%PTSD
  • 86%Trauma
  • 81%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 81%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 70%Cigna
  • 65%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 50%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 91%English
  • 20%Spanish
  • 4%Arabic
  • 3%Farsi
  • 2%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 94%In-person or online
  • 6%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 72%Woman
  • 26%Man
  • 3%Non-binary
License types
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  • 42%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 21%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 20%Nurse Practitioner
  • 11%Clinical Psychologist
  • 4%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 97%Individual therapy
  • 36%Family therapy
  • 25%Couples therapy
  • 21%Child or adolescent therapy

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