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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Escondido, CA

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Escondido, CA

Escondido residents struggling with PTSD symptoms—including avoidance, flashbacks, and isolation—can access specialized trauma-focused care through Headway's network. Our providers use proven modalities like Prolonged Exposure, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Relaxation Training to support your trauma recovery journey with compassionate, solution-oriented care.

Thi Wlodarski

Thi Wlodarski

Therapist

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


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety disorders, OCD, phobias, and trauma.

You can visit my website for more information: https://www.thiwlodarskilmft.com

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gema Martir

Gema Martir

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Direct, Warm, Inquisitive and Critical questions that are focused on identity development in the family individual or couple system.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Keegan Starr

Keegan Starr

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • El Cajon, CA


“My style is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. I focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship while integrating practical tools, emotional insight, and structure.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Cristina Antonucci

Dr. Cristina Antonucci

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I offer a trauma-informed, attachment centered approach, grounded in curiosity, authenticity and genuine human connection.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nancy Mwania

Nancy Mwania

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Temecula, CA


“My role is to be your guide, not your judge. I provide evidence-based psychiatric care with a collaborative, patient-centered approach.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alice Wu-Cardona

Alice Wu-Cardona

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I work from a trauma focused lens and utilize an Internal Family Systems (IFS) framework, as well as some EMDR and somatic training, to support clients to explore their many protective or exiled parts and strengthen Self-identity...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Blanca Lugo

Dr. Blanca Lugo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


“For over 20 years I have been working with women and men that have been victims of abusive relationships in childhood and their adult life.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Pia Khandekar

Dr. Pia Khandekar

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


“In therapy, we will discuss your past experience and develop practical and effective strategies to help you move out of stress and anxiety.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Claudia Floros

Claudia Floros

Therapist

In-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


“As a Latina attachment based therapist, I hold space for those navigating the complexity of identity, belonging, and connection.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Darryl Moore

Dr. Darryl Moore

Psychologist

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


“As an interactive therapist I use an integration of complimentary approaches, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client.”
Trauma, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Adrianne Newbern-Burrell

Adrianne Newbern-Burrell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


“In our sessions, clients can expect to gain practical mindfulness tools, a strong sense of accountability, and a deeper understanding of their own mental health.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Thomas Siggins

Thomas Siggins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


“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
Deborah Wagner

Deborah Wagner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Together in a safe environment we will work mindfully in the here and now, looking back at your history when we need to...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Mark Veldkamp

Mark Veldkamp

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I believe that no one should have to face life's challenges alone and that everyone deserves support.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carson Jaffrey

Carson Jaffrey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Grief, desperation, and self-inflicted suffering brought me to the point of reaching out for help many years ago and soon the seas began to calm.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
William Holloway

William Holloway

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My approach is active, collaborative, and deeply grounded in the present moment. I believe therapy should be more than just a place to vent; it should be a strategic partnership where you reclaim your life.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jennifer Vosacek

Jennifer Vosacek

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I create an environment where you can face your discomfort without judgment. You will be able to work through your deepest fears, biggest traumas, and hardest decisions in my office.”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Peggy Cohen

Peggy Cohen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I have over 40 years of experience working with individuals and children experiencing depression, grief and life challenges.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pamela Joy Abao

Pamela Joy Abao

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I specialize in treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions, and co-occurring substance use disorders.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ruben Garcia

Ruben Garcia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Murrieta, CA


“I believe in treating the whole person—mind, body, spirit, and environment—while empowering patients through education and shared decision-making.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Corrin Crain

Corrin Crain

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • San Diego, CA


I am passionate about the power of the therapeutic process and helping individuals and families find hope and healing. Together, we will set goals and work towards achieving them - all at a pace that works best for you.


I specialize in working with adults, adolescents and families living with depression, anxiety, trauma, and challenges in relationships. I have significant experience working in higher levels of care settings and with folks navigating suicidal ideation and self-harm.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nuri Alberga

Nuri Alberga

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I specialize in helping adults with anxiety, depression, or ADHD when medications haven't worked well or have caused unwanted side effects.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Joanna Corona

Joanna Corona

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Temecula, CA


“I bring a compassionate and culturally responsive approach that values and honors each person's unique story.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dennis Le

Dennis Le

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • La Mesa, CA


“I am passionate about working for people of color in particular Asian folks as they're not many of us as therapists available.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
April Taylor

April Taylor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I provide a trauma-informed, whole-person approach that integrates somatic work and mindfulness to support deep and lasting healing.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gemma Holmes

Gemma Holmes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Temecula, CA


“For 10+ years, I have sought to improve the lives of youth struggling with issues as varied as housing displacement, gender identity, suicidal ideation, & anger management...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Ritter

Lisa Ritter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Temecula, CA


“I draw from research-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), to help you build insight, re-wire negative thinking, and strengthen emotional resilience.”
PTSD, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mika Heinonen

Mika Heinonen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Temecula, CA


Hey there—I'm Mika, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who's here for real talk and real support for adults and teens right here in Southern California. I've spent years helping people work through tough life events like trauma, addictions, ADHD, burnout from high-pressure jobs, anxiety, depression, and rocky relationships. What I love most is seeing folks step into their strength and build the life they want—I'm here to walk that path with you, no judgment, just genuine care.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Tonya Pan-Weisz

Dr. Tonya Pan-Weisz

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Temecula, CA


“I aim to strike the balance between acceptance and change, responsiveness and structure, and the art and science of therapy.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Savannah Kraus

Savannah Kraus

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Integration is a core value of my therapeutic approach, and I enjoy blending aspects of somatic therapy, Polyvagal theory, Internal Family Systems "parts" work, Somatic Experiencing, and Brainspotting.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alvaro Quesada

Alvaro Quesada

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I am an eclectic therapist, integrating techniques from different therapeutic approaches to best meet the unique needs of each client.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Terence Shigg

Terence Shigg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • La Mesa, CA


“I want all of my clients to strenghten their personal development tools so that eventually they can become more self-aware and self-correcting.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Alene McDowell-Ibanez

Alene McDowell-Ibanez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Temecula, CA


“My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative, helping you feel supported while working toward meaningful change.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Maureen Moustapha

Maureen Moustapha

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • San Diego, CA


“As a person who identifies and presents as a member of multiple marginalized communities including black women, queer community and immigrants...”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kelly Carll

Kelly Carll

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I believe that therapy should be a safe, collaborative space where clients feel empowered to make decisions that most align with their values and needs.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sabrina Shammas

Sabrina Shammas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chula Vista, CA


“My belief is that the client is the expert on their lives, working collaboratively as their co-pilot when approaching mental health.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Theresa Russell

Theresa Russell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • San Diego, CA


“In our work, we slow things down and listen more closely—to your body, your emotions, and your intuition.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julie Hunter

Julie Hunter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Temecula, CA


I work with individuals of all ages navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, relationship issues, life transitions, or that lingering feeling that something just isn’t right. My approach is warm, grounded, and collaborative—I offer space to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and reconnect with what matters most. Whether you're healing from recent events or long-standing patterns,

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Andrea Martin Vaz Antunes

Andrea Martin Vaz Antunes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • San Diego, CA


Hello, and welcome! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in San Diego, CA. I specialize in helping individuals overcome the lasting effects of childhood experiences, as well as present traumas they may be facing. I have worked with adults, children and families in a variety of settings. I have provided space for people during the toughest of life transitions while teaching them tools to cope with the overwhelming emotions of grief and trauma. I’d like to be there for you too!

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Taylor Wikel

Taylor Wikel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Temecula, CA


“Using a trauma informed approach along with a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) lens, I help you understand why these patterns exist, build self-trust, and create boundaries that actually stick.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

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