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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Encinitas, CA


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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
My name is Kristine Cotangco and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT).
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.
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
About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD located within 20 miles of Encinitas, CA



- 100%Anxiety
- 95%Relationship issues
- 92%Trauma
- 90%Stress management
- 90%Depression

- 95%Aetna
- 77%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 62%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 51%Cigna
- 46%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

- 97%English
- 18%Spanish
- 3%Cantonese
- 3%Japanese
- 3%Mandarin

- 92%In-person or online
- 8%In-person only

- 67%Woman
- 33%Man

- 44%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 23%Clinical Psychologist
- 18%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 10%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- 3%Medical Doctor

- 100%Individual therapy
- 46%Family therapy
- 36%Couples therapy
- 21%Child or adolescent therapy
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