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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 7,368 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.

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
Nazar Flome

Nazar Flome

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Victorville, CA


“I know firsthand how exhausting it can be when anxiety, depression, or PTSD weigh down your daily life.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Marcela Malcolm

Marcela Malcolm

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Camarillo, CA


“I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential for healing, and I bring authenticity, compassion, and honesty into every session.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Melissa Bagwell

Dr. Melissa Bagwell

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Apple Valley, CA


“Clients often describe my style as warm, supportive, and infused with humor, which helps create a safe space for exploration and growth.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Luisa Merino

Luisa Merino

Therapist

Virtual • California


Life can be difficult, challenging, and overwhelming at times. I am here to partner with you and assist you in your journey toward growth and wellness. I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) licensed clinical therapist with over 20 years or experience in mental health.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Anna Vetchinkina

Anna Vetchinkina

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to offer a warm, steady environment where you can feel understood, empowered, and supported in your growth.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kristen Nurkowski

Kristen Nurkowski

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to honor each individual's unique journey, empowering them to reconnect with their inner wisdom and guidance developing a more balanced, fulfilling, and joyful life.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Alicia Layedra

Alicia Layedra

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a space where you feel seen, respected, and supported exactly as you are.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Joshua Villagomez

Joshua Villagomez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients can expect a non-biased approach where they can be their honest selves while being gently challenged to increase insight and awareness into unhealthy patterns that may no longer serve them.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Leslie Pritchett

Leslie Pritchett

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard and understood.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Hector Calderon

Hector Calderon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Healing begins with feeling seen and understood, and you do not have to navigate growth, change, or uncertainty alone.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Patricia Makonen

Patricia Makonen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is client-centered and collaborative, incorporating cognitive behavioral and strength-based techniques.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Carol Michaelis

Carol Michaelis

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“My approach is holistic—considering the whole person rather than just a client's symptoms—while providing a safe space for healing.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Manuel Soto

Manuel Soto

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe the goal of therapy is to foster an environment that is safe and non-judgmental allowing clients to feel accepted and understood.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Xenia Raskin

Xenia Raskin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with adults throughout California who are navigating anxiety, trauma, and relationship stress.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nadia Seray-wurie

Nadia Seray-wurie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


Welcome! Taking the step to prioritize your mental health is powerful, and I’m honored to welcome you to our practice.

I’m Nadia Seray-Wurie, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner devoted to delivering compassionate, top-tier psychiatric and medical care to individuals and families across our communities. We bring flexible, high-quality care directly to you—offering both in-person appointments and seamless telepsychiatry services. Together, we’ll build a personalized approach to your health so you can thrive.You don’t have to do this alone—we're here to walk alongside you on your journey to wellness.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sandra Martinez Silva

Sandra Martinez Silva

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with adults—especially women and first-generation folks—who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained by anxiety, stress, burnout, and big life changes.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Clara Pellizzari

Clara Pellizzari

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My career has taken me through emergency rooms, correctional facilities, the Veterans Administration, and child protective services.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Nayely Nunez

Dr. Nayely Nunez

Psychologist

Virtual • California


Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in California. I received my Doctorate Degree from Alliant International University in Fresno. I was born in Southern California and raised in the Bay Area. I have been practicing for 10 years and I enjoy empowering adults in their journey of overcoming their mental health challenges. I motivate clients for change and promote their personal growth.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Natalie Trzeciak-Hardwick

Natalie Trzeciak-Hardwick

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe the beauty of the therapeutic space is that there is safety to explore and own the story that has shaped who you are.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dorothy Vasquez

Dorothy Vasquez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I combine evidence-based practices with a trauma-informed lens to create an approach that is both effective and deeply personal.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Cindy Nguman

Cindy Nguman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy works best when it feels like a warm, supportive conversation rather than a rigid clinical interrogation.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Alicia Zamano

Alicia Zamano

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a supportive, culturally responsive, and compassionate environment where clients feel comfortable expressing themselves in the language that feels most natural to them.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joee Truong

Joee Truong

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I'm someone who genuinely listens and cares about your whole experience, not just a list of symptoms.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sara Ahumada

Sara Ahumada

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with adult women navigating some of the most demanding chapters of their lives: new motherhood, postpartum anxiety and depression, grief, relationship strain, and the kind of stress that quietly accumulates until something finally has to give.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shebna Osanmoh

Shebna Osanmoh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“With many years of experience in psychiatric nursing, he has developed expertise in holistic and individualized psychiatric assessments, crisis interventions, and culturally appropriate solutions to mental health care issues.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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
Joy Zembruski

Joy Zembruski

Therapist

Virtual • California


“In your first therapy session, you can expect a welcoming, low-pressure environment focused on introductory questions and building rapport.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Mary-Louise Henson

Mary-Louise Henson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring over 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist, along with a wide range of personal and professional life experience, into my work with clients.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vickie Medina

Vickie Medina

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should feel safe, collaborative, and empowering. Supporting emotional healing and identity development is deeply meaningful to me.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ana Melendez

Ana Melendez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a collaborative and strengths-based approach, tailoring our work to your unique needs, goals, and experiences.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Henry Olcese

Henry Olcese

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Rosa, CA


“My philosophy of therapy is to treat children and youth as part of the family environment that they are in.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Brandon Brawner

Dr. Brandon Brawner

Psychologist

Virtual • Oakland, CA


“Attentive listening, open dialogue, compassionate inquiry and a strong sense of adventure are my therapeutic guidelines.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ifunanya Ifeacho

Ifunanya Ifeacho

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My work sits at the intersection of psychiatry, primary care, and behavioral health — because I believe that true healing requires treating the whole person, not just a diagnosis.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Augustina Urubusi

Augustina Urubusi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I have worked in Mental Health for 7 years. Graduated as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Walden University.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Yanira Chavez

Yanira Chavez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a first-generation Latina living with chronic illnesses, I understand the unique hardships, cultural expectations, and barriers that can impact mental health and well-being.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Frances Perez

Frances Perez

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi! I’m a Mexican-American LCSW who believes that therapy is something everyone can benefit from at some point because life happens! In my practice, I help children and teens navigate peer conflict, grief, anxiety, and depression, while also supporting adults and parents through stressful life transitions. My goal is to create a warm, comfortable space where you feel truly heard and understood. I am honored to be a safe, trusted person for my clients, and I would be happy to be that supportive guide for you on your journey.

Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Charles Codner

Charles Codner

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello, I’m Charles, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) dedicated to helping adults build healthier, more fulfilling lives. I work with individuals and couples facing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, and major life transitions. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in trauma-informed care. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can openly explore your experiences, gain insight into patterns that may be holding you back, and develop the tools needed to heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christiana Grotlisch

Christiana Grotlisch

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm direct, warm, and a little spunky. I'll challenge you when it's useful, but you won't find judgment in our sessions, just a space to be met where you are.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Desiree Olan

Desiree Olan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I strive to create a safe and respectful environment where patients feel heard and supported.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Creative, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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