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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in La Mesa, CA

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

Trauma recovery in La Mesa doesn't have to feel isolating. Our network of compassionate providers specializes in trauma-focused approaches like EMDR and Prolonged Exposure to help process traumatic experiences and regain emotional stability. Flexible scheduling and affordable care through insurance make healing accessible.

Thi Wlodarski

Thi Wlodarski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 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
Fabian Escobedo

Fabian Escobedo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Chula Vista, CA


“I have trainings in trauma-focused therapies and can hold space even for the most sensitive and personal experiences people have lived.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
William Kelly

William Kelly

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.4 mi away • San Diego, CA


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 16 years of experience. I am also former Naval Officer of 6 years who provided mental health to active duty and their families. I utilize Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (i.e, mindfulness and values-focused) as my baseline approach and hypnotherapy, Jungian Psychotherapy and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) to help with Trauma. These together make a great team to aide you in your healing process. I believe in developing a healthy Client-Therapist relationship to fully support any other approaches.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ashley Quiroz

Ashley Quiroz

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 6.5 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
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
Rosemarie Sachs

Rosemarie Sachs

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.2 mi away • Chula Vista, CA


“I am a therapist that builds all therapeutic services and contacts on the foundation of the humanistic approach, that is, a relational style that includes being empathetic, real and genuine as well as being affirming to others.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Soraya Behbehani

Soraya Behbehani

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 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
Carson Jaffrey

Carson Jaffrey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 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
Brian Lamoreux

Brian Lamoreux

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lizeth Ma

Lizeth Ma

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.4 mi away • Chula Vista, CA


I am a passionate clinical therapist who loves working with children, women, couples and families going through challenging times. Are you and your your child having trouble communicating? Are you and your spouse having trouble communicating? Do you see them going through a hard time, long to help but don't know how? Do you suffer from Bipolar Disorder? I am here for you. Do you feel undone by anxiety or depression and don't know how to "shake it off"?

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jodi Tompkins

Dr. Jodi Tompkins

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 15 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 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Kyle Glover

Dr. Kyle Glover

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Therapy can be more than "getting by"—it can be about opening space for freedom, meaning, and the life you truly want to live.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristin Doherty

Kristin Doherty

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • San Diego, CA


If you're here, chances are you've been carrying more than you were ever meant to carry alone. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges or feeling stuck- I can help. I'm a licensed therapist with nearly 20 years of experience in the field helping individuals and couples create lasting, meaningful change.

Together, we’ll identify what brings you to therapy, we'll gently look at where you're feeling stuck and examine the patterns that are no longer serving you. Then, with evidence-based interventions we'll modify these patterns leading to lasting meaningful change.

My formal clinical training was received through the Department of Veterans Affairs, where I gained extensive experience providing evidence-based psychotherapy to military veterans and their partners. I specialize in treating PTSD (combat and sexual trauma), Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Grief and Couples. My clinical training leans heavily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with emphasis on trauma informed and attachment focused perspectives.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shih Chiang Tang

Shih Chiang Tang

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Sharmin Nabi

Dr. Sharmin Nabi

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My approach combines evidence-based medication management with psychodynamic and supportive principles.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Stephanie Massey

Stephanie Massey

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 18 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
Joyce DeVera

Joyce DeVera

Therapist

In-person • 18 mi away • San Diego, CA


Are you are experiencing verbal and/or mental abuse from a romantic partner, a parent, sibling, friend, co-worker? Do you struggle with your own internal thoughts (e.g. "you’re not good enough”, "it's all your fault", “you are not a priority”). Maybe you’ve lost someone and you’re grieving. You are emotionally exhausted because of the pain you hide and the inability to say "no". You tell yourself the good is good but the bad is bad. You're scared and confused on what to do or how to "fix" things. These experiences create rumination, avoidance, trauma, anxiety, and more.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristina Bailey

Kristina Bailey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I provide a safe and warm environment where one can learn about themselves, and problem solve ways to better their mental health trajectory.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Erica Bruckner

Erica Bruckner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 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 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Louisa Triandis

Louisa Triandis

Therapist

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


“I have over 25 years of experience helping children, teens, families, adults and couples build on their strengths and get clear about what they want for their futures.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Troy Nickell

Troy Nickell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 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
Katelyn Brady

Katelyn Brady

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a special focus on perinatal psychiatry and women's mental health.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
John Boyce

John Boyce

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 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 12 insurance carriers
James McJunkin

James McJunkin

Therapist

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


“I focus on helping clients feel safer in their bodies, understand their inner world, and move toward lasting change with compassion and clarity.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sam Castro

Sam Castro

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“My style is collaborative, thoughtful, and grounded. I believe mental health care should feel caring, not rushed or impersonal.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Substance use / addiction
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Betsy Hegardt

Betsy Hegardt

Therapist

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


“Clients often describe me as warm and collaborative, someone who makes it feel safe to finally say the things you haven't been able to say out loud.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Sean Harris

Dr. Sean Harris

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 23 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 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiffany Trent

Tiffany Trent

Therapist

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


“I balance kindness and warmth with honesty and challenge clients to grow and become unstuck in their lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Lara Dye

Dr. Lara Dye

Psychologist

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


“I utilize several therapeutic 'tools' which help my client to decrease unhealthy relationship behaviors and increase healthy attachment...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jennifer Marino-Kibbee

Jennifer Marino-Kibbee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 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
Jesus Velazquez

Jesus Velazquez

Therapist

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


“I use an integrative approach grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Adlerian principles, helping clients understand how thoughts, behaviors, and life experiences shape their current challenges while working toward meaningful,...”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Randy Ogle

Randy Ogle

Therapist

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


“My goal is to provide a supportive, respectful space where you feel heard and understood, while also helping you develop practical tools to move forward in your life.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Shaliss Padilla Lmft

Shaliss Padilla Lmft

Therapist

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


I am Shaliss Padilla MA, LMFT, the Founder, CEO and Clinical Supervisor of group private practice MindbodyologyTM. I am also a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology. In addition, I am a Holistic Psychotherapist, (or what I have coined a MindbodyologistTM), also a Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Specialist. I offer live and online support groups and workshops for survivors of narcissitic abuse and toxic relationships.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nancy Mwania

Nancy Mwania

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 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
Ruben Garcia

Ruben Garcia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 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
Marissa Melhuse

Marissa Melhuse

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Juan Capistrano, CA


“My goal is to meet you exactly where you are, offering practical tools, fresh perspectives, and compassionate support to help ease the weight of anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Flavia Crovetto Hartley

Flavia Crovetto Hartley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Laguna Niguel, CA


I’m a licensed therapist with a Master’s in Counseling with an emphasis in Child and Family Therapy, and I’m certified in Perinatal Mental Health. I work with children, adolescents, and families, and I also support moms navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and the emotional challenges of early parenthood. I have experience helping with anxiety, emotional regulation, behavioral challenges, and school-related concerns, and I especially enjoy working with children and pre-teens using play and creative approaches.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sharon Chan

Sharon Chan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mission Viejo, CA


Hello! My name is Sharon Chan and I've have over 14 years of experience. I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression and trauma. I also have experience working with the highly sensitive person.

Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Andrew Hey

Andrew Hey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mission Viejo, CA


“I'm a laid-back, warm, and nonjudgmental therapist who works with adults and older adolescents navigating stress, burnout, identity concerns, and life transitions.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Andrew Cuevas

Andrew Cuevas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a safe space where people should feel safe and comfortable expressing themselves.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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