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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in La Jolla, CA

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in La Jolla, CA

Headway connects La Jolla residents with 7,595 licensed trauma-informed providers specializing in PTSD treatment through evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and EMDR. Sessions are available in-person or virtually, with many providers offering free consultations and open availability within two weeks.

Dr. Jodi Tompkins

Dr. Jodi Tompkins

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 1.7 mi away • La Jolla, CA


“I provide a unique combination of psychotherapy and coaching that builds on individual strengths to improve personal, relational, professional, and family lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Carson Jaffrey

Carson Jaffrey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.9 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
Thi Wlodarski

Thi Wlodarski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.2 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 5 insurance carriers

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Brian Lamoreux

Brian Lamoreux

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.5 mi away • San Diego, CA


Hi, I'm Brian! I'm a licensed counselor with a background in holistic medicine as well. I've worked with a variety of mental health concerns, with my primary specialty being treating trauma.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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Soraya Behbehani

Soraya Behbehani

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.2 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your inner world and reconnect with your natural capacity for healing.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kayo Imamura

Kayo Imamura

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.2 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I will meet you in these difficult places and we will walk together, helping you break through to find hope, power, connection and energy.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

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Kelly Carll

Kelly Carll

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.4 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 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Massey

Stephanie Massey

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 8.1 mi away • San Diego, CA


I am very honest, caring, real and genuine. Encouragement and support for their future journey.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Andrea Martin Vaz Antunes

Andrea Martin Vaz Antunes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.6 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
Gema Martir

Gema Martir

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.3 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
Jennifer Vosacek

Jennifer Vosacek

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.9 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 4 insurance carriers
William Holloway

William Holloway

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9 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
Theresa Russell

Theresa Russell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9 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
Mark Veldkamp

Mark Veldkamp

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 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
Konul Surofchy

Konul Surofchy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.7 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I draw from psychoanalytic, cognitive, and eastern spiritual modalities, with a strong relational style.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Sarah Koerner

Dr. Sarah Koerner

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 9.7 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My goal is for clients to learn how to live in the present so that they can engage more fully in their lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gloria Jardon

Gloria Jardon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.2 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I have navigated a wide range of life events—from adolescence to college, complex relationships, infertility, pregnancy, perimenopause, menopause, the impact of COVID, being a first responder, racial discrimination, and career transitions.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erica Bruckner

Erica Bruckner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.7 mi away • Del Mar, CA


“My style is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth, and I strive to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Troy Nickell

Troy Nickell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Solana Beach, CA


“I really love helping people identify purpose and create a clear and simple way to reach their goals, for the betterment of themselves and those around them.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sokia Shehee

Sokia Shehee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9 mi away • San Diego, CA


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field (12 in private practice). I work with individuals ages 3 and up, as well as couples. I am trauma informed, a certified clinical supervisor, and EMDR trained (currently not accepting EMDR patients). I hold a plethora of CEUs in mental health disorders and have owned my own practice for several years, offering in person and telehealth services.

CSUB BA Psychology 2002

CSUB Master of Social Work 2004

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Callie Reece

Callie Reece

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.1 mi away • San Diego, CA


I have 10 years in the mental health field-working with trauma, substance use, depression, anxiety, and psychosis.I have worked in private practice, intensive outpatient programs, assertive community treatment, and residential treatment. I specialize in trauma related disorders.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Dr. Roger Brian Storrs

Dr. Roger Brian Storrs

Psychologist

In-person • 11 mi away • San Diego, CA


“The foundation of my training comes from Neo-Freudian thinking and practice, holding an optimistic view of personality development.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pardeep Gill

Pardeep Gill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Fremont, CA


“I listen first and prescribe thoughtfully. Before recommending medication, I want to understand the full picture...”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joshua Krause

Joshua Krause

Therapist

In-person • 9 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I blend evidenced-based approaches steeped in acceptance and non-avoidance, with kindness, humor, art/creativity, and a DIY/punk ethos to empower commitments to growth and change.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nuri Ohn

Nuri Ohn

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.6 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
Mark Raskin

Mark Raskin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.9 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Mark is a supportive, perceptive and skilled therapist, offering a safe therapeutic space, and capable of being fully present with his clients.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Shih Chiang Tang

Shih Chiang Tang

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.9 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and have a particular passion for working with high-risk clients navigating suicidal ideation, self-harm, and intense emotional distress.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shira Rose-Levy

Shira Rose-Levy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.3 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Healing doesn't require having everything figured out. Wherever you are in your journey, support is available, and meaningful change is possible.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rachel Gasca

Rachel Gasca

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • San Diego, CA


I have a decade of experience treating adults and adolescents. I take a holistic and trauma-informed approach to mental health care. My therapeutic approach is integrative, person-centered, solution-focused, mindfulness-based, and CBT-based. I am a bilingual Latina clinician with an emphasis on the BIPOC experience.

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Jessica Morris

Jessica Morris

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Coronado, CA


I’m passionate about helping those seeking change in their lives. My education in multi-cultural counseling and social justice means that I approach each individual with empathy and awareness when it comes to navigating racial and gender identities, and life experiences. I understand we each have our own story and challenges, making the recovery and healing process unique for each of us. I help clients to identify and achieve small-scale, doable goals which build a foundation for lasting change.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Noor Gorgees

Noor Gorgees

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.7 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I prioritize creating a space where clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood without judgement.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eileen Castro

Eileen Castro

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.5 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe, understood, and not alone in what they're going through.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Peggy Cohen

Peggy Cohen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 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
Micaela Cappa

Micaela Cappa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Her goal is that the client experiences a safe, non-judgmental place in the therapeutic relationship where they can work through their "stuff" in their own personal journey of healing.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Sean Harris

Dr. Sean Harris

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Cardiff, CA


“My approach to therapy is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on integrating Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) principles.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Quiroz

Ashley Quiroz

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 9 mi away • San Diego, CA


“With over fifteen years of clinical experience, I focus on individual, couples, and family therapy for adults 18 and older.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
John Boyce

John Boyce

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Encinitas, CA


“My therapy approach is experiential, humanistic, and somatic... We engage and explore in the work of therapy together collaboratively.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Jennifer Marino-Kibbee

Jennifer Marino-Kibbee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Encinitas, CA


“I strive to create a safe and affirming space where you feel comfortable enough to open up and begin to trust in the relationship we're developing.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacob Sadan

Jacob Sadan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Encinitas, CA


“I bring genuine curiosity, directness, and yes, humor into sessions — because healing doesn't have to feel like homework.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Terence Shigg

Terence Shigg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 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 12 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of La Jolla, CA
There are over 66 therapists in La Jolla, CA accepting new patients.
66+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 92%Trauma
  • 89%Stress management
  • 88%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 73%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 65%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 53%Cigna
  • 50%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 94%English
  • 23%Spanish
  • 3%French
  • 2%Arabic
  • 2%Farsi
How they see their clients
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  • 94%In-person or online
  • 6%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 68%Woman
  • 32%Man
License types
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  • 48%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 21%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 15%Clinical Psychologist
  • 9%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 5%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 36%Family therapy
  • 21%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 18%Couples therapy

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