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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.
“I believe in meeting clients where they are and creating a safe, respectful space where they feel heard, validated, supported and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Joe Arias is a Latinx and Queer Therapist eager to provide a judgment-free space where you can build self-compassion and feel that your voice is heard.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I am a warm, caring, and intuitive therapist who creates a safe space for clients to feel heard and supported.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I approach therapy with empathy, curiosity, and deep respect for the experiences you bring into the room.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I emphasize a direct and empowering style that encourages clients to engage deeply with their experiences.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) therapist who loves walking alongside
individuals and families from diverse backgrounds through life's hardest moments. My
goal is simple: a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard,
understood, and supported as you move toward healing.
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe that all clients have the ability to change with guidance and unconditional empathic support.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“With over 10 years of experience in psychiatric nursing, I am committed to delivering personalized, evidence-based treatment plans that foster optimal mental health and wellness.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I truly believe in the importance of healing past and present wounds to remove any power they could be holding over you...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My open-minded strategic approach and accepting individualism help me let the patient guide in discussing their personal health struggles.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I focus on strengths and provide a safe, supportive space for clients to explore feelings, develop coping skills, and achieve their goals.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I believe in a person-centered approach to therapy, which recognizes you as the expert in your own life.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My therapeutic approach is collaborative and integrative, tailored to the unique needs and goals of each client.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I provide clients with a safe and supportive space where they feel comfortable sharing their challenges and personal experiences.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My desires are that my clients leave each session feeling inspired, hopeful, understood, their feelings matter, with the belief that one can persevere and overcome periods of turbulence and challenges life brings.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“Greater insight and acceptance of ourselves, helps us to feel more confident and improves our ability to identify and nurture healthier relationships.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“Her approach to therapy work is both clinical and creative, is mindful, body-centric, and nervous system focused.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I work to nurture my clients' sensitivities, strengths, hopes, and desires for a meaningful and fulfilling existence.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nice to meet you! I remember back in my younger days when I was the person my friends came to whenever they had problems. Lo and behold, I decided to make a career out of it. I have had the privilege of working with first responders and children of first responders.
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I bring a multicultural lens to my work, with a particular interest in supporting immigrant families—especially Latino and Asian American clients—as well as LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse folks.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“I aspire to find the best approach that will enable you to gain insights, achieve personal growth and develop happiness within your life and personal relationships.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My goal is not simply to help you feel better in the moment, but to support meaningful, lasting change that allows you to live more fully and intentionally.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I am passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to adolescents and adults.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with children, families and adults who struggle with managing anxiety, depression, symptoms of ADHD, addiction and trauma.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Therapy is a place to be yourself, without judgement, feel safe, heard and understood. I take a client centered, collaborative, trauma informed approach to the work.
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe our experiences and identities influence how we view ourselves and move through the world.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I don't believe you need to be fixed. Sometimes we need space to understand ourselves, work through what we've been carrying, or make sense of things that no longer feel the way they used to.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I emphasize the quest for purpose with my clients and make a commitment to each and every one to assist them in that journey.”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I deeply believe in your own innate ability to bloom, no matter the complexities of your daily life.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My approach as a therapist is to provide a safe and supportive environment where I can partner with my clients to alleviate negative thoughts and emotions that make it difficult to achieve peace of mind.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I believe healing occurs when we address the connection between the mind, body, nervous system, and spirit while building on each person's existing strengths and resilience.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
I believe meaningful change begins with feeling genuinely seen, heard, and understood. As a queer therapist, I recognize the importance of having a space where you can show up authentically, without fear of judgment. My goal is to create a warm, affirming, and collaborative environment where you feel comfortable exploring your experiences, navigating challenges, and discovering new ways of understanding yourself.
I enjoy working with individuals navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, identity exploration, self-esteem, and significant life transitions. I am especially passionate about creating an affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals and others who may have struggled to feel fully understood or accepted.
My academic background combines neuroscience, which I studied during my undergraduate education, with my graduate education in clinical psychology. This foundation has shaped my curiosity about the connections between the brain, emotions, behavior, and the experiences that make us who we are. I bring this perspective into my work, balancing an understanding of the science behind mental health with an appreciation for the complexity of each person's individual story.
Above all, I believe therapy is a partnership. You are the expert on your own experiences, and my role is to walk alongside you with empathy, insight, and genuine curiosity as we work toward greater self-understanding, emotional well-being, and a life that feels more authentic, aligned, and fulfilling.
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“I value connection in the therapy room. I have always believed that the most important aspect of good or effective therapy is the therapeutic relationship held between therapist and client.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should feel real, not clinical. If you don't mind a bit of honesty and the occasional laugh, I'd love to connect.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and guide them in building practical tools to feel more in control of their lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“As a Latinx therapist, I value the role culture, identity, and lived experience play in shaping who we are.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Your inner world is a living masterpiece—layered, intricate, and quietly waiting to be gently explored.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I bring over 20 years of experience bridging the space between thoughts, feelings, and actions to facilitate your growth.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Humorous, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have an open-minded and compassionate approach to therapy. I will never judge my clients for the situations they face...”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD located within 20 miles of La Mesa, CA
Number of therapists within 20 miles of La Mesa, CA
41+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Depression
- 98%Stress management
- 98%Anxiety
- 95%Relationship issues
- 93%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 100%Aetna
- 71%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 54%Cigna
- 49%Blue Shield of California
- 46%Carelon Behavioral Health
Languages spoken
- 90%English
- 22%Spanish
- 5%French
- 5%Tagalog
- 2%Arabic
How they see their clients
- 98%In-person or online
- 2%In-person only
Provider gender
- 68%Woman
- 32%Man
License types
- 56%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 17%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 10%Clinical Psychologist
- 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- 7%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 46%Family therapy
- 27%Couples therapy
- 22%Child or adolescent therapy
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