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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Encinitas, CA

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Encinitas, CA

Whether you're processing acute stress, combat-related trauma, or complex PTSD in Encinitas, Headway connects you with warm, solution-oriented providers trained in trauma-focused interventions like Written Exposure Therapy and Relaxation Training. Sessions start as soon as the next day.

Audrey Gruen

Audrey Gruen

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I am here to provide a safe space to help guide you through your journey of self-discovery and healing.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Infertility
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Brandon Yip

Dr. Brandon Yip

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“His approach is grounded in building a genuine, trusting relationship where you feel safe, seen, and supported.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ozioma Nwosu

Ozioma Nwosu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I focus on integrative healthcare and believe that physical ailments and mental illnesses are not mutually exclusive but fluid, with each affecting the other.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Jessica Roy

Dr. Jessica Roy

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I view therapeutic work as an invitation to turn towards the areas of our lives that are calling to us for some attention.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Sharpe

Sarah Sharpe

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I guide deep feelers out of anxiety, self-doubt, and feeling unfulfilled, into radical self-trust, self-acceptance, and ease.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yamileth Rivas

Yamileth Rivas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am impassioned about accompanying others on their journey toward mental health and wellness. I focus on meeting clients where they are and transmitting my care.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Garen Mirzayan

Dr. Garen Mirzayan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Mission Hills, CA


“I believe successful treatment begins with listening. I work closely with each patient to create an individualized plan that reflects their unique needs, goals, and circumstances.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Clancy Cavnar

Dr. Clancy Cavnar

Psychologist

Virtual • California


Dr. Clancy Cavnar is a licensed psychologist with specializations in addictions and psychedelic therapy. She has worked with a wide variety of people and with a broad range of diagnoses and life situations that therapy can help with. She offers a comprehensive assessment and treatment focused on a client’s individual needs. Dr. Cavnar is empathic and compassionate, and therapy with her is an exchange of ideas, with deep listening and non-judgmental acceptance.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jerrica Calvillo

Jerrica Calvillo

Therapist

Virtual • Bakersfield, CA


Jerrica is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges. She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings and has extensive experience helping clients with anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, crisis support, and substance use concerns.

Jerrica’s approach is compassionate, supportive, and client-centered. She strives to create a safe space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. Using evidence-based tools tailored to each person’s needs, she helps clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and move toward healing.

Jerrica feels honored to walk alongside her clients as they work toward positive change, greater balance, and a more hopeful future.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Tatevik Grigoryan

Tatevik Grigoryan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe in creating personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient, as a one-size-fits-all approach is insufficient for optimal mental health care.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Katherine Kluna

Katherine Kluna

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that effective therapy is not one-size-fits-all. I tailor my communication style and therapeutic approach to meet your individual needs...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Taylor Jackman

Taylor Jackman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is compassionate, affirming, and trauma-informed, creating a safe space where clients feel heard and supported.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Robert Vander Zwart

Robert Vander Zwart

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


Robert Troy Vander Zwart obtained his Master's Degree at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and has over 25 years of experience. Prior to beginning in his private practice Troy worked in a variety of clinical settings. Troy's specialty is counseling individuals with symptoms of depression and anxiety and who have experienced trauma. He also has a passion for couples counseling, marriage and pre-marriage counseling, and family therapy.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Annliese Erebholo

Annliese Erebholo

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello, I am glad you are here. My goal is to offer a safe welcoming space where you can be yourself without fear of judgement. I believe everyone deserves to be heard with kindness, respect, and compassion. Together, we'll move at a pace that feels right for you as we work toward the life you want to create.

PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ashley Viramontes

Ashley Viramontes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“The approaches I use include; client-centered therapy being that folx are experts of their own lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ari Aho

Ari Aho

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm an eclectic therapist who blends evidence-based, cultural, and art-based healing practices to support each individual's needs.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leslie Davis

Leslie Davis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My counseling style is warm and compassionate, with an emphasis on the importance of providing a safe, strength-based, and non-judgmental space.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristine Cotangco

Kristine Cotangco

Therapist

Virtual • California


My name is Kristine Cotangco and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT).

Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nate Hinerman

Nate Hinerman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help you build a healthier relationship with your thoughts and find deep meaning in your life.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Thomas Siggins

Thomas Siggins

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My clients often comment on my conversational style of therapy, and that I am very easy to connect with.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Amanda Hong Perry

Dr. Amanda Hong Perry

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“Anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health symptoms are learned coping mechanisms, not personal failures.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nancy Pereda

Nancy Pereda

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to offer culturally sensitive approaches and techniques. I use a holistic approach with my client's adding elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and family systems, among others.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Solomon Duruji

Solomon Duruji

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and collaborative, creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to achieve lasting wellness.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ellen Case

Ellen Case

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm genuinely interested in what's happening beneath the surface of your life — not just the symptoms, but the patterns, the history, the stories you've been telling yourself for a long time.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Angeli Fernandez

Angeli Fernandez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a compassionate and supportive therapeutic environment for my clients. My style is warm, open, engaging, occasionally humorous, and at all times respectful.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julio Garibay

Julio Garibay

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring in a bicultural perspective in therapy that invites me to be culturally attuned and address the rooted issues related to our mental health struggles.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paul Mundt

Paul Mundt

Therapist

Virtual • Laguna Niguel, CA


“Often the reasons clients enter therapy is due to unresolved emotional pain. The depression and anxiety we express are symptoms of this buried pain.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Maria Zabeti

Maria Zabeti

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in working with adults (ages 18–65) navigating anxiety, depression, and the unique challenges that arise after a difficult experience like trauma.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anel Lee

Anel Lee

Therapist

Virtual • Norwalk, CA


“My approach is direct, structured, and focused on real change. We will look at the patterns, thoughts, and beliefs that are shaping your experiences and begin to shift them in a way that feels practical and intentional.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kianna Romero

Kianna Romero

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I have experience working with minority populations, mainly with the Latinx community as well as LGBTQIA+ community.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Mercedes Frierson

Mercedes Frierson

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“I believe healing often begins with something simple but powerful: an invitation to have a conversation.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa McGinn

Lisa McGinn

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is most effective when it feels collaborative, supportive, and tailored to your individual goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Seth Fenton

Seth Fenton

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer both therapy and practical, skills-based support. Using approaches like CBT, DBT, and crisis intervention...”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Danielle Lipkin

Danielle Lipkin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I emphasize a direct and empowering style that encourages clients to engage deeply with their experiences.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Navvab Tadjvar

Dr. Navvab Tadjvar

Psychologist

Virtual • Beverly Hills, CA


“My background in psychology and philosophy shapes how I approach therapy, not just as a way to relieve symptoms, but as a process of exploring deeper patterns, uncovering meaning, and creating lasting change.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Direct, Warm
Kristen Silva

Kristen Silva

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bakersfield, CA


“I help helpers—like teachers, healthcare workers, and therapists—heal anxiety, people-pleasing, self-esteem, relationship issues, and women's issues.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kristen Nichols

Kristen Nichols

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I have my Bachelors in Psychology and Masters in Social Work. I specialized in military and veteran's mental health in addition to children, youth and families during my graduate studies. I have worked in a wide variety of settings including elementary schools, family law, dependency, foster care, and private practice. I specialize in trauma including childhood, divorce, and family issues.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristi Willhoft

Kristi Willhoft

Therapist

Virtual • California


I have been a Marriage and Family Therapist for 20 years. I am trained and experienced in several modalities including EMDR, mindfulness, Family Systems, Imago, the principles of Interpersonal Neurobiology and early attachment. It has been a profound privilege being on this journey with others. Participating in a process where others dive deep into their vulnerable truth, has given my life great meaning. I've been called to provide a space for others to be seen, heard, and known in the midst of their feelings of shame, guilt, fear, inadequacy, unworthiness, and vulnerability and through their experience of being more truly known be reminded of their profound value and worthiness

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Michael Pearson

Michael Pearson

Therapist

Virtual • Hermosa Beach, CA


“Michael and his team uses a non-judgmental, caring, and often uplifting approach that includes mindfulness and an appreciation and respect for diverse clientele...”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Virginia Capello

Virginia Capello

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Trauma survivors are so often left feeling disconnected and disempowered. Utilizing EMDR protocol to heal trauma helps the brain untangle the web of pain created by traumatic events...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Encinitas, CA
There are over 39 therapists in Encinitas, CA accepting new patients.
39+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 95%Relationship issues
  • 92%Trauma
  • 90%Stress management
  • 90%Depression
Insurances accepted
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  • 95%Aetna
  • 77%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 62%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 51%Cigna
  • 46%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 18%Spanish
  • 3%Cantonese
  • 3%Japanese
  • 3%Mandarin
How they see their clients
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  • 92%In-person or online
  • 8%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 67%Woman
  • 33%Man
License types
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  • 44%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 23%Clinical Psychologist
  • 18%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 10%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 3%Medical Doctor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 46%Family therapy
  • 36%Couples therapy
  • 21%Child or adolescent therapy

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