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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in La Palma, CA

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

Headway connects La Palma residents with 7,922 licensed therapists specializing in trauma recovery and PTSD treatment. Our providers offer evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and EMDR to help you process trauma and reclaim your life. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many clients paying as low as $0 per session through insurance.

Roy Allan Elevazo

Roy Allan Elevazo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 5 mi away • Lakewood, CA


“Roy builds relationships with clients that can make an impact in improving quality of life, achieving goals, and improving stability for mental health.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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Phillip Cleaver

Phillip Cleaver

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.3 mi away • Los Alamitos, CA


I have an M.A. in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica as well as an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University. I work with individuals, couples, families, and children and am LGBTQ+ affirmative. One of my specialties is using EMDR for the treatment of trauma, anxiety and depression.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

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Uchechi Nwosu-Iroha

Uchechi Nwosu-Iroha

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 3.6 mi away • Norwalk, CA


“I will utilize a person-centered approach by providing unconditional positive regard and implementing active listening and supportive reflection to establish trust and build therapeutic rapport.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Clint Nacar

Clint Nacar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 6.3 mi away • Chino Hills, CA


“With the collaboration of each patient, Mr. Nacar strives to develop individualized plans of care addressing each patient's unique situation and concerns.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kesy Yoon

Kesy Yoon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.5 mi away • Long Beach, CA


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Hi there! My name is Kesy (pronounced like Casey) and I look forward to collaborating with you about your therapy goals and how to support your journey in learning more about yourself. I believe that everyone deserves therapy!

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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Cristal Guerrero

Cristal Guerrero

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.5 mi away • Whittier, CA


“As a first-generation Mexican American and mental health therapist, I understand how culture, identity, and family dynamics can shape our inner world.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Matt Lehman

Matt Lehman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.2 mi away • Lakewood, CA


“I help you understand your feelings and develop practical tools to manage stress and emotional challenges.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

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Jackson Tea

Jackson Tea

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 6.3 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“My approach is rooted in creating a supportive, collaborative space where you feel heard, valued, and empowered to take an active role in your treatment.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Patricia Navarro

Patricia Navarro

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.7 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I specialize in trauma therapy, so a big part of my work is helping clients process difficult experiences and rebuild a sense of safety and empowerment.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dennis Ly

Dennis Ly

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 6.3 mi away • Chino Hills, CA


“I believe in treating the whole person—not just the symptoms—by addressing emotional, physical, and lifestyle factors that contribute to mental health.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Divya Tilva

Divya Tilva

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.4 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I provide supportive, nonjudgmental, and motivating environment where your voice is genuinely heard.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Porsha Dodson

Dr. Porsha Dodson

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 8.4 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“Treatment focus is client centered and inclusive of cultural considerations as we navigate Cognitive Behavioral techniques...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Heidi DE Leon

Heidi DE Leon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.1 mi away • Signal Hill, CA


“With 18 years of experience in addiction treatment, I have seen firsthand the resilience people discover when given the right support.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Aukse Goktepe

Aukse Goktepe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.6 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“At the clinic, we treat patients like family and strive to provide the best mental health care by incorporating different treatment modalities to help you feel your best.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Iris King

Iris King

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.6 mi away • Whittier, CA


“My goal is to help my clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves by exploring the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and body.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Dana Preda

Dr. Dana Preda

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 7.4 mi away • Fullerton, CA


“I approach every client with respect and commitment, and to provide a safe and supportive environment where we can work collaboratively to achieve your therapeutic goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Michelle Johnson

Michelle Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Huntington Beach, CA


“My approach is attachment-focused and trauma-informed, drawing on EMDR, somatic therapy to help clients not just talk about their struggles, but truly feel different in their relationships and daily lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kimmy Hunkle

Kimmy Hunkle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Huntington Beach, CA


“I don't believe therapy should consist of spending years talking in circles while your life stays the same.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Heather Jensen

Dr. Heather Jensen

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 7.5 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“My style is warm, collaborative, and steady. I integrate evidence‐based modalities with a grounded therapeutic presence, creating a space where clients can explore openly, build insight, and move toward greater clarity and resilience.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Erica Mann

Erica Mann

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 7.5 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I don't rush through our sessions. We will take time to talk about what's important to you. We will discuss the latest evidenced based pharmacological options as well as holistic ways to treat your symptoms.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

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Sara Equihua

Sara Equihua

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 6.3 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“My approach is compassionate, culturally responsive, and centered around truly understanding you as a whole person, not just your symptoms.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Maureen McGlynn

Maureen McGlynn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.9 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I specialize in working with professionals who are burned out, questioning their path, or feeling alone in leadership.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Petra Sierra

Petra Sierra

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.4 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“My goal is to create a welcoming, judgment-free environment where every client feels heard, respected, and supported.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Logan Vournas

Logan Vournas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.4 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I provide a space of safety and acceptance for clients to explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences with support of compassion and honesty.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Carlos Gonzalez

Carlos Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.4 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I focus on creating a down-to-earth, supportive, and judgment-free space where you can slow things down, talk honestly about what's going on, and start making sense of what's been feeling heavy or stuck.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Suzanne Walsh

Suzanne Walsh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.7 mi away • Long Beach, CA


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a background in fine art and over 20 years of experience working closely with creatives. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and personal growth. I believe therapy is a space for self-discovery, healing, and meaningful change.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lauren Godlove

Lauren Godlove

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.4 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I strive to lead with curiosity, compassion and openness, guiding and supporting you through the terrain of your own unique path in a way that honors all parts of you.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tina Butler

Tina Butler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.5 mi away • Fullerton, CA


“I focus on helping clients harness positive energy to create personal success in their lives and relationships.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Denise Benitez

Denise Benitez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.6 mi away • Whittier, CA


“My work has focused on adolescents, children in foster care, family systems, domestic violence/trauma, couples therapy/relationship issues, ethnic minority mental health and LGBTQ clients.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Vinessa Gaerlan-Finch

Vinessa Gaerlan-Finch

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 9.9 mi away • Brea, CA


“My approach centers on establishing a collaborative partnership with each client to create comprehensive and personalized treatments.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fumie Yoshikawa

Fumie Yoshikawa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.4 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and insight-oriented. I focus on helping clients understand the deeper patterns behind their emotions and relationships while building practical tools for everyday life.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Aracely Sorrels

Aracely Sorrels

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.2 mi away • Whittier, CA


I'm a multicultural first generation female. I enjoy having the privilege to work with a variety of people in an effort to improve lives.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Matthew Lynch

Dr. Matthew Lynch

Psychologist

In-person • 8.8 mi away • Huntington Beach, CA


Life is Difficult! Many obstacles and challenges! I've been practicing 25+ years assisting adults (of all ages) and teens (15+) with major life changes, mild/moderate depression, anxiety, relationship/attachment issues, sobriety and its relation to mental health. I also work with high functioning career/work choices - helping students/adult-professionals find Purpose-Vision, and Ambition in their career (Life/Career-Coaching). I employ talk therapy to alleviate symptoms, elevate mood, increase self-awareness and existing strengths. I also help people in recovery to alleviate 'Character Defects' that continue on in sobriety.

PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Moen

Jennifer Moen

Therapist

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


“I use EMDR, Narrative Therapy, and trauma-responsive interventions in a direct and grounded way to facilitate meaningful, sustainable change.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Marie Sangel

Marie Sangel

Therapist

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


“I am a strong advocate for the inherent human need for meaningful communication, a sense of steady ground, and the comforting reassurance that we are not alone.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Alice Kim

Alice Kim

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 9.6 mi away • Garden Grove, CA


“I believe every person deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported throughout their mental health journey.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Erin Beldner-Martinez

Erin Beldner-Martinez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Huntington Beach, CA


“I'm a licensed therapist who believes therapy works best when clients feel safe, understood and are met with compassion.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erin Sumner

Erin Sumner

Therapist

In-person • 7.1 mi away • Signal Hill, CA


“I treat adults, specializing in relationships, trauma, stress, workplace conflict, anxiety, sexual abuse/assault, family dynamics, divorce, life changes, & personal crises.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Stephanie Ruiz

Stephanie Ruiz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.9 mi away • Whittier, CA


“I strive to build a therapeutic bond where clients feel safe and supportive as we reflect on the challenges and collaborate on goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vimal Patel

Vimal Patel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Santa Ana, CA


Hi, I’m Vimal Patel, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience in healthcare. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing and have a background in both psychiatric and intensive care nursing. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders using a combination of medication management and supportive therapy. My approach is compassionate, culturally sensitive, and centered around your unique needs and goals. I'm here to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered on your mental health journey.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of La Palma, CA
There are over 116 therapists in La Palma, CA accepting new patients.
116+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 97%Anxiety
  • 93%Depression
  • 90%PTSD
  • 86%Trauma
  • 82%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 80%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 72%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 68%Cigna
  • 55%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 19%Spanish
  • 3%Vietnamese
  • 3%Farsi
  • 2%Arabic
How they see their clients
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  • 94%In-person or online
  • 6%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 76%Woman
  • 21%Man
  • 3%Non-binary
License types
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  • 49%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 20%Nurse Practitioner
  • 19%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 8%Clinical Psychologist
  • 4%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 36%Family therapy
  • 27%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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