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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Encino, CA

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Encino, CA

Healing from trauma in Encino starts with evidence-based care. Headway connects you with 7,368 licensed providers trained in Exposure Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and other trauma-focused approaches. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within days.

Kristin Smith

Kristin Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Westlake Village, CA


“I offer serious help that doesn't take itself too seriously! I use warmth and sometimes humor to meet you where you are without judgement.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Racheal Ennis

Racheal Ennis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 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, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Anthony Odozi

Dr. Anthony Odozi

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Santa Clarita, CA


“During sessions together, you can expect a compassionate and empathetic environment where you can freely express yourself without judgment.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lance Rachels

Lance Rachels

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Westlake Village, CA


If you are looking to become a better, happier, and healthier person and would like to gain a deeper understanding and love for yourself and others, I can help you. Psychotherapy can improve the quality of your life and/or manage more serious issues such as depression, anxiety, and grief. The process focuses on comfortably connecting with you in a confidential and empathetic, therapeutic setting.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Galloway

Megan Galloway

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“My approach is warm, holistic, and trauma-informed, recognizing that our past experiences, relationships, and nervous system all play a role in how we feel today.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Raymond Morton

Raymond 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 4 insurance carriers
Kenneth England

Kenneth England

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Westlake Village, CA


“I utilize CBT as a base therapy and multiple trauma therapies including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and TRIP (Trauma Regulation Integration Process).”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jonna Tamases

Jonna Tamases

Therapist

In-person • 20 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I support you in working through past events, discovering your true self, and learning new skills to empower you.”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Webster

Lisa Webster

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Valencia, CA


“Therapy with me is a warm, non-judgmental space where you can recoup from mental health challenges, build self-esteem, and create healthy habits so you can live a more meaningful life.”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Monika Mladenovic

Monika Mladenovic

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Hermosa Beach, CA


My passion is helping individuals find healing, balance, and inner strength. With compassion and care, I support clients as they navigate life’s challenges, building resilience, self-awareness, and emotional well-being along the way.‍I provide evidence-based treatment tailored to each person’s needs, drawing on mindfulness, trauma-informed approaches, and personalized care plans. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where clients can reconnect with themselves and develop the tools for lasting wellness.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sean Kim

Sean Kim

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 21 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
Dr. Amanda Tekinceer

Dr. Amanda Tekinceer

Psychologist

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


“Through our work together, we'll reframe your limiting beliefs into superpowers and channel your doubt into motivation.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lisa Newman

Lisa Newman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 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
Magda Herrera

Magda Herrera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Hermosa Beach, CA


Hi, I'm Magda. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's degree from Antioch University Los Angeles. I'm a culturally sensitive Latina therapist who is passionate about helping people better understand themselves and the challenges they're facing. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or feeling stuck in life, we'll work together to uncover patterns, build insight, and strengthen your confidence. I believe meaningful change can happen when you feel truly seen and understood.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Scott Whelan

Scott Whelan

Therapist

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


“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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carly Dosh

Carly Dosh

Therapist

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


“We all deserve a place to talk with someone who we know will not judge or shame us, but instead walk along side us, holding hope and strength until we can hold it ourselves.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alisha Kingsley

Alisha Kingsley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I show up as my authentic, human self so I might make a joke, tear up a little with you, or share something from my own life when it fits.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Teru Kanazawa

Teru Kanazawa

Therapist

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


“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 5 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
Celeste Gallegos Vazquez

Celeste Gallegos Vazquez

Therapist

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


“My practice is grounded in compassion and strengths-based principles, and I firmly believe in the power of community and connection as pathways to healing and personal growth.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Virginia Green

Dr. Virginia Green

Therapist

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


“Your first session will be an opportunity to share what is keeping you up at night with a kind, irreverent, loving and generous human.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Adena Sarkian

Adena Sarkian

Therapist

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


“I believe healing begins when we acknowledge all the parts of who we are: the dutiful part, the exhausted part, the part that carries shame, and the part that was never given permission to grieve.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Roger Nolan

Dr. Roger Nolan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • San Marino, CA


“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
Katherine Carter

Katherine Carter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 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 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gregory Daven

Gregory Daven

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Thousand Oaks, CA


“I use a psychodynamic approach to unpack wounds of the past, which can negatively impact current relationships.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susanna Boyer

Susanna Boyer

Therapist

In-person • 21 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I lean on psychodynamic, attachment, trauma-informed, and mind-body theoretical orientations as my framework, and borrow interventions from a variety of therapies tailored to my clients, including ACT, CBT, somatic therapy, EFT, and others.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jane Israyelyan

Jane Israyelyan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Thousand Oaks, CA


“I work with neurodivergent individuals, couples, and families who want more than coping skills — they want to feel seen, understood, and supported in ways that actually fit who they are.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Gabriella LaPorta

Gabriella LaPorta

Therapist

In-person • 22 mi away • Thousand Oaks, CA


“My approach draws from emotionally focused therapy, psychodynamic theory, parts work, narrative therapy, and family systems.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. John W. Carter

Dr. John W. Carter

Psychologist

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


I am a recently licensed counseling psychologist with extensive training and experience in psychotherapy, assessment, and psychology research. I have provided individual, couples, and group therapy at the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center (now LGBT Center), the Los Angeles VA, the Boston VA, and Enki Health Services. I have enjoyed training and supervising student therapists at the University of West Georgia and the University of Redlands. I also teach psychology at UCLA Extension. In general, I am curious about the the human mind and I am dedicated to help others who are struggling.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charlene Azonwu

Charlene Azonwu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Gardena, CA


“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 9 insurance carriers
Stan Rushing

Stan 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.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Chiwon Zdanovich

Chiwon Zdanovich

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Sierra Madre, CA


“I value guiding and empowering clients to dive deep into their experiences to gain insights that target and heal problems at their root to gain relief.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Amy Jordan

Amy Jordan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Glendale, CA


“My approach is very relaxed and non-judgemental. I truly believe that each person holds the keys to unlock their own wisdom...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Erika Kosterlitzky

Erika Kosterlitzky

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 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 5 insurance carriers
Lakana Nicolas

Lakana Nicolas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 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 8 insurance carriers
Sheila Kelly

Sheila Kelly

Therapist

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


“I believe the quality of the relationship between therapist and client is an essential healing component of therapy and provides the foundation from which growth and self-healing occurs.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brenda Way

Brenda Way

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Castaic, CA


“My first priority is to create a safe enough space for you to talk to me without fear of being judged.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimetha Petteway-Turner

Kimetha Petteway-Turner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Lynwood, CA


“I believe that the foundations of effective therapy are a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Portillo

Andrea Portillo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Covina, CA


Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist with a passion for walking alongside my clients toward a more fulfilling life. I graduated from Azusa Pacific University with my Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. I use various modalities such as CBT, REBT, Person-Centered, or a combination of approaches and techniques while working with my clients. I can also provide services in Spanish and offer Christian spiritual integration upon request.

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Parmar

Jessica Parmar

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Redondo Beach, CA


Hi there! My name is Jessica Parmar and I am a therapist who works with adults and teens. Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a teacher, which continues to shape how I connect, support, and engage with clients. I’m warm, approachable, and genuine, and I care deeply about the work we do together. I’ll meet you at your pace, but I’m not afraid to challenge you when it supports your growth.

PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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