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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Lancaster, CA

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Lancaster, CA

PTSD affects how you process difficult experiences and move forward. In Lancaster, Headway connects trauma survivors with compassionate providers offering evidence-based modalities including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and cognitive restructuring to help you regain stability.

Raquel Buchanan

Raquel Buchanan

Therapist

Virtual • Pacifica, CA


“The best compliment I have ever received was that my therapeutic approach "was like talking to a friend."”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sara Hulan

Sara Hulan

Therapist

Virtual • Westlake Vlg, CA


You should know that I genuinely care about the people I work with. I approach therapy with curiosity, compassion, and respect for your lived experience. I believe healing happens through safety, connection, and understanding—not pressure or judgment. My role is to walk alongside you as you make sense of patterns, heal from past experiences, and move toward a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patricia Alice

Patricia Alice

Therapist

Virtual • California


Life has a way of throwing challenges our way that can feel impossible to navigate alone, but you don't have to carry that weight by yourself. With over 30 years of experience as a therapist, I have worked with individuals of all ages—from young children to seniors—helping them find clarity through life’s most difficult transitions. Whether you are dealing with relationship struggles, depression, or the complexities of grief and trauma, my goal is to provide a steady presence that helps you find your way back to yourself. I feel privileged to help my clients achieve their goals and improve their lives by drawing on both my clinical training and the wisdom gained from decades of practice.

I believe that true healing happens when you have a space to speak freely with someone who isn't connected to your daily life or family circle. I bring a blend of professional expertise and extensive life experience to our sessions, which allows me to understand the nuances of the human experience beyond just a clinical lens. Outside of my work in the office, I enjoy staying active in the local community and find that a balanced life helps me show up fully for those I serve. I want my clients to feel safe and empowered during their time with me, knowing they have an experienced advocate committed to their well-being.

Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Judy Iwanier

Judy Iwanier

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Petaluma, CA


“I provide support to survivors of traumatic experiences, individuals who have experienced a loss or separation from a loved one, as well as those suffering from depression and anxiety.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sean Richards

Sean Richards

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I will challenge you in a warm yet effective environment. My clients have described me as the love and support they need.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Wendy Gudiel

Wendy Gudiel

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I draw on cognitive-behavioral, dialectical-behavioral, and trauma-informed interventions to guide our work together.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Karen Loera

Karen Loera

Therapist

Virtual • California


Welcome. I’m Karen, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I work with adults and adolescents who are navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship stress, and major life transitions.

My approach is collaborative and strengths-based. I support clients in developing healthy boundaries, strengthening communication skills, and identifying coping strategies that genuinely fit their lives. Together, we work toward healing, personal growth, and greater emotional balance.

I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you feel empowered to explore your experiences, reconnect with your strengths, and move through life’s challenges with confidence and intention.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shunnon Thomas

Shunnon Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“In community mental health, you learn that people have the capacity to heal themselves with a little guidance.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Antonio Bañuelos

Antonio Bañuelos

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is client centered and strength based, focused on empowering client's involvement in the treatment to their personal recovery.”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Theresa Searles

Theresa Searles

Therapist

Virtual • Mount Shasta, CA


“My goal is to work with my clients to increase self-empowerment and learn new tools to overcome life challenges.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Nelson Gomez

Dr. Nelson Gomez

Psychologist

Virtual • Pomona, CA


“I personalize my treatments by being sensitive to client's needs. I apply state of the art treatments based on Cognitive Behavioral, Interpersonal and Multicultural evidenced-based practices.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jennifer Gonzalez

Jennifer Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • Newport Beach, CA


“I specialize in the treatment of trauma, OCD, and relationship challenges, using evidence-based, results-driven methods.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrew Sutherland

Andrew Sutherland

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi! I'm andrew (Drew) Sutherland. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist focusing on helping people feel better day to day, month to month, or year to year. Do you feel like you should be enjoying life more? Do thoughts of the past or images from a future keep you from moving forward with the things you want to do? Do you feel as if you are a passenger in your life rather than the one driving action, growth, change, and happiness? I understand. I felt the same way before I began my mental health journey. I use a client centered approach and tailor my work to what you need. You are in the driver's seat. Together, we will collaboratively work to help you become what you have only imagined.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Stephen Papaleo

Dr. Stephen Papaleo

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I have been in practice for 40+ years and hold both Masters and Doctorate degrees in the Clinical Practice of psychotherapy and assessment.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sara Rader

Sara Rader

Therapist

Virtual • California


My name is Sara. I have been working in the field for over 7 years. I am currently finishing up my PhD in Mindful Andrological practices. I consider myself a very down-to-earth, gentle, and holistic person.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Callie Elizabeth Blake

Callie Elizabeth Blake

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a strengths-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who prioritizes creating a safe, non-judgmental environment that emphasizes emotional safety, and compassionate care.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christy Zeegen

Christy Zeegen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“She firmly believes in the intertwined relationship between holistic health and achieving balance in one's life.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Riva Orr

Riva Orr

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My clients can expect the "detective work" approach of CBT coupled with the more experimental approach, such as reenacting dreams and parts work.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kateri Ross

Kateri Ross

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello, my name is Kateri Ross, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Davis, and my Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Health Psychology from Santa Clara University.

My clinical background includes work in both community mental health and private practice settings, where I have helped individuals manage acute challenges as well as long-standing emotional and behavioral patterns that impact daily functioning and overall well-being.

I specialize in working with adults ages 18 and older experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, postpartum depression and anxiety, binge eating, perfectionism, procrastination, stress management, and life transitions. I also support individuals who struggle with self-critical thinking, guilt, shame, emotional overwhelm, managing stress or difficulty maintaining balance during demanding phases of life.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Linda Martinez

Linda Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I pride myself in being empathetic, respectful, patient, with a great sense of humor when appropriate.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Meaghan McVeigh

Meaghan McVeigh

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi there! I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years experience working in the San Francisco Bay Area. I received my bachelor's degree from University of Hawaii in 2011, and my master's in counseling psychology with a specialization in Somatic Psychology from Jonh F Kennedy University in 2015. I'm currently receiving certification in Somatic Experiencing (SE) a trauma healing modality that focuses on that focuses on healing the nervous system. I

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jasmynne Spence

Jasmynne Spence

Therapist

Virtual • Tustin, CA


“As a Registered Play Therapist, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Clinician, and an LCSW, my goal is to support tiny humans and the ones that care for them manage the big emotions and all that come with them.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rhianna Belair

Rhianna Belair

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I focus on helping clients understand the patterns that shape their emotional responses, relationships, and sense of self...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jaclyn Padilla

Jaclyn Padilla

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I lead with empathy and compassion and strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment while working collaboratively towards their specific, personal goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kyra Shapiro Gutierrez

Kyra Shapiro Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My philosophy is "make it functional." Together, we identify what is interrupting your day or creating dysfunction, and take realistic, step-by-step approaches to improve your ability to manage and move through daily life more effectively.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Max Friedman

Max Friedman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“People who've worked with me describe a calming presence — a sense of safety to go to the harder places.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Bendon

Sarah Bendon

Therapist

Virtual • Murrieta, CA


“I'm passionate about creating a warm, supportive space where clients feel comfortable being themselves and talking about what's really going on in their lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Gelza Salazar

Dr. Gelza Salazar

Therapist

Virtual • Upland, CA


“I believe therapy should be a collaborative process where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to reach their goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tanya Fernandez

Tanya Fernandez

Therapist

Virtual • Redlands, CA


“I believe deep down we all have the wisdom we need—sometimes we just need a safe, compassionate space to reconnect with it.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Griffith Gilbert

Griffith Gilbert

Therapist

Virtual • California


It has been a privilege to provide psychotherapy to a variety of clients for over 20 years. I have advanced clinical training in trauma, addictions, sexual abuse, mood and personality disorders, and relationships. My therapeutic style is warm, direct, and encouraging. I provide support as you examine core issues and change underlying patterns of behavior or simply gain perspective concerning a recent issue.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Candice Hershman

Dr. Candice Hershman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help people understand their experience so they feel less alone or ashamed, and that I offer experiences and skills that work.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Sara Singhakul

Dr. Sara Singhakul

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a compassionate, safe space where you can explore challenges and build on your strengths.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rachael Slap

Rachael Slap

Therapist

Virtual • California


Do you feel like something is wrong with you? Do you wish it would all just stop and go away? Is your child acting out and you don't know why or what to do? If you have had any of these thoughts, then you're in the right place! My practice is based around what happened to us, not what is wrong with us. I am here to support & guide you in processing thoughts and feelings, reflect on experiences, learn new coping skills, and figure out next steps. I will listen, teach, brainstorm, guide and help you build tools to meet your goals.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Saba Negash

Saba Negash

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My role is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can explore challenges, gain insight, and develop practical tools for growth and healing.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Alan Murray

Alan Murray

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and healing, and I will be honored to walk that journey with you.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alejandro Sigala

Alejandro Sigala

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach with new clients is generally meeting you where you're at. I believe you are the expert in your life; and I am just the guide...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Gordana Marić

Gordana Marić

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“My approach is direct, relational, and grounded, with a focus on naming patterns clearly rather than avoiding discomfort.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sairanet Oliveros

Sairanet Oliveros

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe you deserve a space where you can show up as your authentic self without judgment or the pressure to have it all figured out.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yaning (Tina) Sun

Yaning (Tina) Sun

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Roseville, CA


“I see psychiatry as care and advocacy. Specializing in AAPI and complex behavioral health for adults and children, I view you as a whole person.”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cassi Thompson

Cassi Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“You can expect unbridled curiosity and psychoeducation as we begin connecting the dots on your experience.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD in Lancaster, CA

Number of therapists serving Lancaster, CA
There are over 7,495 therapists in Lancaster, CA accepting new patients.
7,495+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 93%Trauma
  • 88%Stress management
  • 83%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 80%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 77%Cigna
  • 76%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 63%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 17%Spanish
  • 2%Farsi
  • 1%Mandarin
  • 1%Tagalog
How they see their clients
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  • 89%Online only
  • 11%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 20%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 46%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 29%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 11%Nurse Practitioner
  • 7%Clinical Psychologist
  • 6%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 37%Family therapy
  • 24%Couples therapy
  • 16%Child or adolescent therapy

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