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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Downey, CA
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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Downey, CA
Downey residents struggling with trauma, PTSD, flashbacks, or emotional numbness can access specialized care through Headway's network of 7,497 providers trained in trauma-focused therapies. Providers offer Exposure Therapy, DBT skills, and Relaxation Training to help you process trauma reminders and rebuild emotional regulation in a safe, nonjudgmental space.
“Roy builds relationships with clients that can make an impact in improving quality of life, achieving goals, and improving stability for mental health.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to help my clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves by exploring the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and body.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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“An integrative therapy approach that encompasses all aspects of your individual experience is a great starting point.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I help you understand your feelings and develop practical tools to manage stress and emotional challenges.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I'm a multicultural first generation female. I enjoy having the privilege to work with a variety of people in an effort to improve lives.
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I will utilize a person-centered approach by providing unconditional positive regard and implementing active listening and supportive reflection to establish trust and build therapeutic rapport.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“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
“My work has focused on adolescents, children in foster care, family systems, domestic violence/trauma, couples therapy/relationship issues, ethnic minority mental health and LGBTQ clients.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I provide supportive, nonjudgmental, and motivating environment where your voice is genuinely heard.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
My work centers queer and transgender preteens, teens, and adults, as well as individuals with current or past foster care involvement. My clients may be feeling overwhelmed, questioning their identity, or don't know where to start with therapy. I can support you by helping you notice patterns and build trust in your own process.
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“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
“My work goes beyond talk therapy to build a flexible nervous system, helping to deepen your relationships, reduce symptoms of trauma, and expand resilience.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I provide a space of safety and acceptance for clients to explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences with support of compassion and honesty.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“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
“My goal is to create a welcoming, judgment-free environment where every client feels heard, respected, and supported.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“Treatment focus is client centered and inclusive of cultural considerations as we navigate Cognitive Behavioral techniques...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I focus on creating a down-to-earth, supportive, and judgment-free space where you can slow things down, talk honestly about what's going on, and start making sense of what's been feeling heavy or stuck.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I strive to build a therapeutic bond where clients feel safe and supportive as we reflect on the challenges and collaborate on goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“With 18 years of experience in addiction treatment, I have seen firsthand the resilience people discover when given the right support.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“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
“At the clinic, we treat patients like family and strive to provide the best mental health care by incorporating different treatment modalities to help you feel your best.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“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
“I'm known for being a great listener, and a kid at heart. I'm a believer that life's hardships can be opportunities for amazing growth.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“I take an integrated approach to therapy that is both relational and person-centered. To me, therapy is a collaborative experience in pursuit of understanding the authentic self and healing through the therapeutic relationship.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in trauma therapy, so a big part of my work is helping clients process difficult experiences and rebuild a sense of safety and empowerment.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I focus on helping clients harness positive energy to create personal success in their lives and relationships.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“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 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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
“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
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a background in fine art and over 20 years of experience working closely with creatives. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and personal growth. I believe therapy is a space for self-discovery, healing, and meaningful change.
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“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
“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
“With the collaboration of each patient, Mr. Nacar strives to develop individualized plans of care addressing each patient's unique situation and concerns.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“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
“My style is warm, collaborative, and steady. I integrate evidence‐based modalities with a grounded therapeutic presence, creating a space where clients can explore openly, build insight, and move toward greater clarity and resilience.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“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
“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
“My approach is collaborative, warm and creative, whereby we work together to understand you better and at a deeper level.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD located within 20 miles of Downey, CA
Number of therapists within 20 miles of Downey, CA
141+
Average years in practice
9 years
Top specialties offered
- 98%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 88%Trauma
- 85%PTSD
- 83%Stress management
Insurances accepted
- 99%Aetna
- 72%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 68%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 57%Cigna
- 47%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
- 94%English
- 18%Spanish
- 3%Armenian
- 2%Arabic
- 2%Russian
How they see their clients
- 96%In-person or online
- 4%In-person only
Provider gender
- 69%Woman
- 29%Man
- 2%Non-binary
License types
- 52%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 18%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 14%Nurse Practitioner
- 9%Clinical Psychologist
- 6%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 40%Family therapy
- 28%Couples therapy
- 20%Child or adolescent therapy
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