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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Carlsbad, CA

Healing from trauma and PTSD in Carlsbad with evidence-based therapies like EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Headway connects you with 7,376 licensed providers trained in trauma recovery, offering flexible virtual and in-person sessions to help you process intrusive memories, nightmares, and avoidance.

Inna Babakhanyan

Inna Babakhanyan

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


We are not meant to carry the entirety of life’s weight alone! I believe that mental health should be very much prioritized to reach true contentment. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for healing and growth. In therapy, we will collaborate on developing the best coping skills for your symptoms and concerns. We will navigate through emotions and work to maintain balance. I aim to provide supportive comfort, as well as challenge, in order to strive for the greatest version of yourself.

I received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy. With over six years experience in the field, I have utilized a variety of therapeutic approaches to assess and treat individuals struggling with stress management, adjustment, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, low self-esteem, etc.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Candy Taylor-Ceballos

Candy Taylor-Ceballos

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a Bilingual/Bicultural Latiné LCSW with over 15 years of experience working with adolescents, adults and families.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Mirian Saldivar

Mirian Saldivar

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that each person is the expert of their own life, and I strive to collaborate with clients to identify their goals and develop practical tools to improve their overall well-being.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Mindy Leake

Mindy Leake

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Novato, CA


Hello, I'm Mindy. I'm a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with 16 years of clinical experience. My path has included military service, community health work in rural Morocco, and care across many settings, from intensive care to hospice. These experiences shape how I show up: with warmth, curiosity, cultural humility, and respect for everyone's story. I treat the whole person, not just the diagnosis.

That means taking time to dig into your history, what has worked, what has not, and what you actually want from your care. Whether that is medication management or medication management with therapy, we figure it out together.

I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, bipolar disorder, and life transitions including loss, chronic illness, major life changes, and times when you just cannot name what is wrong yet.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jane Agu

Dr. Jane Agu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years in practice, in various settings, including outpatient, emergency department, and urgent care.

I want to be your partner in your wellness journey.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ashley Perkins

Ashley Perkins

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work especially well with adults navigating medical trauma, healthcare burnout, caregiving stress, anxiety, life transitions, grief, and chronic illness.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ryan Muldoon

Ryan Muldoon

Therapist

Virtual • Sierra Madre, CA


“In our first session, you can expect a relaxed, conversational space where you don't need to have everything perfectly figured out.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hazel Layson

Hazel Layson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I am especially passionate about supporting underserved communities and helping clients feel seen, respected, and empowered in their care.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Latanya Burley

Latanya Burley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I focus on creating a genuine therapeutic relationship built on trust, empathy, respect, and open communication.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Juan Maillo

Juan Maillo

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience providing specialized, confidential telehealth. My practice is built to support ambitious individuals—including busy professionals and dedicated college students—navigating high-pressure environments, life transitions, and relationship challenges.

Because your schedule is already packed with work or demanding coursework, I offer dedicated session times outside standard hours, including early mornings and weekends. Whether you are dealing with academic/professional burnout, family-of-origin issues, or deep emotional blocks, I provide a warm, inclusive space to unburden those patterns. I practice fluidly in English, Spanish, and Spanglish, honoring your unique cultural or bicultural lived experience.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Michael Nicolas

Michael Nicolas

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is patient centered and collaborative, focusing on understanding each person's needs and treatment goals.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Adrian Arjona

Adrian Arjona

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative, supportive, and grounded and evidence based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bintou Diaby

Bintou Diaby

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Clovis, CA


“I take the time to truly understand who you are, not just your symptoms. By exploring your patterns, experiences, and strengths, together we can create a highly-individualized treatment plan tailored to your goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Joseph Chung

Joseph Chung

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I’ve had the privilege of helping people navigate some of life’s hardest moments.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Maria Pruett

Maria Pruett

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to empower clients by helping them develop practical tools, increase self-awareness, and strengthen their support systems to achieve lasting positive change.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Felista Anugom

Felista Anugom

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I listen to my clients and work together with them as a team to identify an appropriate treatment plan.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Cody Nugent

Cody Nugent

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


I know how heavy life can feel when you’re carrying pain, uncertainty, or self-doubt. But I believe, as a wise old wizard once said, “Happiness can be found even in the darkest of places, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” My role is to help you find that light again. I work with Gen Z and Millennial adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and more. Through integrative, culturally responsive care, I combine evidence-based psychiatry with holistic strategies to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered to create a life that aligns with your true self.

PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dominique Dunn

Dominique Dunn

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to adolescents and adults.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Matthew Carroll

Matthew Carroll

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I take a whole-person approach to mental health care and believe that effective treatment involves more than simply managing symptoms.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
David Grayson

David Grayson

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi You can call me Dave I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist I've been practicing for eleven years I do not prescribe medication My specialization is in individual therapy, group therapy, And marriage Family therapy

PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sara Assar

Sara Assar

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My primary approach is to help you live authentically to your purpose and manifest your highest goals aligned with your values and vision.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Carl Quedenfeld

Carl Quedenfeld

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I create a safe environment for you to explore the more painful parts of your life and inner worlds.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Cylystina Nevel

Cylystina Nevel

Therapist

Virtual • California


Some seasons of life ask more of you than you ever expected, and somewhere along the way you stopped feeling like yourself. I work with teens, parents, and adults who are moving through anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and the heavy stretches that come with big life transitions. I care deeply about supporting LGBTQIA+ and transgender clients, and families who want to understand and show up for one another a little better. So much of this work is simply remembering that you do not have to carry any of it alone.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Gerrald Angeles

Gerrald Angeles

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Montclair, CA


“Hello, I'm Gerrald Angeles, a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I provide psychiatric medication management for adults throughout California.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Gracie Hensinger

Gracie Hensinger

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • La Jolla, CA


“Gracie creates a calm, supportive space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered on their path to meaningful healing.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sunni Gessel

Sunni Gessel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Sonora, CA


“Each session will address any concerns you have with your current mental health medications, current life stressors which may be impacting your mental health, and provide opportunities for questions and learning regarding your medication or mental...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Brandon Evans

Brandon Evans

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental approach to therapy, creating a safe space where you can feel heard, respected, and understood.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Holly Shannon

Holly Shannon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“I take time to listen to your experiences, validate your struggles, and develop treatment approaches that feel authentic and achievable.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jingyi Theis

Jingyi Theis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I will create a warm and welcoming environment for you; I will listen to you and allow you to expressed your feelings comfortably.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Iliana Chavez

Iliana Chavez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am especially passionate about incorporating mindfulness and spiritual approaches that can help clients focus on the here and now and rediscover their innate quality of worthiness and wholeness.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Naomi Chretien-Olarenwaju

Naomi Chretien-Olarenwaju

Therapist

Virtual • California


“During our first session, my goal is to create a comfortable, judgment-free space where you can talk openly about what brought you to therapy.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Abimbola Ogundeji

Dr. Abimbola Ogundeji

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I walk alongside each person as a cheerleader, advocate, and transformational presence—committed to fostering resilience, insight, and meaningful change.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Saldana

Ashley Saldana

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that healing begins with feeling truly heard and accepted, so I focus on building a safe, trusting connection from the start.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Seong Yeop (Sam) Lee

Seong Yeop (Sam) Lee

Therapist

Virtual • California


“In my practice, you are in the driver seat while I support and empower the journey we embark together.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bedaa Qeryaqus

Bedaa Qeryaqus

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices like CBT and trauma-informed care.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Andy Cecrle

Andy Cecrle

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring over a decade of experience supporting individuals through challenges related to addiction and life transitions.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Obianuju Nwoye

Obianuju Nwoye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I work with people across the full span of life, from young children and teenagers to adults and older adults, which means I can support your child, yourself, or both.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ahila Muthaiya

Ahila Muthaiya

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Palmdale, CA


“She emphasizes that there are many other approaches that can be taken before resorting to medication adjustments.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Alexander Frenkel

Alexander Frenkel

Therapist

Virtual • California


In my studies at Antioch, I have specialized in Spiritual and Depth Psychology with CBT, DBT, Humanistic-Existential, Client-Centered, Gestalt Theories, Mindfulness, and based on my past experiences have developed a passion for working with a variety of diverse population from 12 years old children and their families to elder adults. I also took courses on World Religions and Women Role in Religion at CSUN, studied in Rabbinical School (AISH Ha’Torah) in Jerusalem, with Buddhist Guru in Nepal and a Hindu Guru in India with knowledge of Vedic (Vedantic), Hindu, Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Tradition.

For over 15 years being on spiritual path and self-discovery journey, I became a Spiritual Guide, Reiki Master, and a Minister. Lead Spiritual Retreats and trainings around the world, including, India, Nepal, Tibet, Russia, Ukraine. This experience prepared me to work with people from a diversity of backgrounds and cultures.

Worked with a vast variety of symptoms and problems providing needed support to my clients suffering from trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, low self-esteem. All of these issues and symptoms have a point to make for us to understand our selves better. Working with adolescents in Residential Treatment Centers, Transitional Youth Living Programs, adult and veterans of all ages, there is one common denominator - if you want your life to be better, we can find your individual path and you might become your own Master. We'll apply, or challenge, your believe system, to make positive changes.

I help my clients resolve their problems, learn coping skills, and set their spiritual and/or religious path. Increasing client's understanding of self and accepting life with all the pluses and minuses, learning from the past without the judgment might be a difficult goal to achieve.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tari Sawaya

Tari Sawaya

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, culturally responsive, and client-centered. I believe healing occurs when people feel genuinely safe, understood, and empowered to explore their experiences without judgment.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Carlsbad, CA
There are over 26 therapists in Carlsbad, CA accepting new patients.
26+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Relationship issues
  • 96%Trauma
  • 92%Stress management
  • 92%Depression
Insurances accepted
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  • 96%Aetna
  • 58%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 54%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 50%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • 42%Cigna
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 15%Spanish
  • 4%Cantonese
  • 4%Portuguese
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 62%Woman
  • 38%Man
License types
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  • 54%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 19%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 15%Clinical Psychologist
  • 8%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 4%Medical Doctor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 54%Family therapy
  • 50%Couples therapy
  • 23%Child or adolescent therapy

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