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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Los Gatos, CA

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Los Gatos, CA

Los Gatos residents dealing with PTSD can access compassionate, evidence-based care through Headway's network of 7,807 providers. Our therapists use specialized techniques like EMDR and Cognitive Processing Therapy to address trauma triggers, emotional numbness, and intrusive thoughts.

Ronald Ochoa

Ronald Ochoa

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am not perfect and have not reached the top of my mountain, but I am able to see things on your mountain that you can't see, and can alert you to potential dangers to help you climb your mountain more successfully.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lindsay Fisher

Lindsay Fisher

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Stevenson Ranch, CA


“I understand that starting or adjusting psychiatric medication can feel overwhelming... I've made it my mission to change that experience.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Mackenzie Theis

Mackenzie Theis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am committed to creating a safe, inclusive space where all clients feel heard and respected, with a strong focus on supporting minority populations.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Jeffrey Sundberg

Dr. Jeffrey Sundberg

Therapist

Virtual • California


“We collaborate on building a plan together. You decide what works and I will offer solutions from the empirical research.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Denise Maupin

Denise Maupin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I come from a diverse background that wasn't ideal, but it has motivated me to help others through similar struggles.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Decinda Allen

Decinda Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Visalia, CA


“I believe in meeting clients where they are and working together to explore their challenges and strengths.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Jonathan Abdullah

Dr. Jonathan Abdullah

Therapist

Virtual • Westlake Village, CA


“Our group practice specializes in helping patients who struggle with complex trauma, anxiety, depression, and couples' recurring conflicts.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Horacio Sanchez

Horacio Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a society, we need to be aware that our mental health is as critical as our physical health for our overall well-being.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Marna Morefield

Marna Morefield

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that it is possible to decrease suffering, create meaningful living and heal from trauma and other life distressing life events.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Randa El Jurdi

Randa El Jurdi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, calm, and deeply client-centered. I focus on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel genuinely heard and understood.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexander Sanchez

Alexander Sanchez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Orange, CA


Alex is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He brings over 10 years of experience and received his education with honors from UCLA and CSULB. He is an expert in the assessment and treatment of ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, and more.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Shara Ally

Shara Ally

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Luis Obispo, CA


“I use measurement-based care, structured symptom tracking that guides our treatment adjustments and minimizes trial-and-error.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jin LI

Jin LI

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hi, I'm Jin Li, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over a decade of experience in neurological and psychiatric care. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep issues, and stress-related conditions. My background in both Western psychiatry and functional/integrative medicine allows me to provide a whole-person, root-cause-informed approach to care.

I’m bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese, and I value culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and collaborative healing relationships. Whether you're navigating emotional overwhelm, hormonal shifts, or brain fog, I’m here to support you with empathy and expertise.

You can learn more about my practice at: https://www.lotusmind-care.com/

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Charles Scrantom

Dr. Charles Scrantom

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My approach is practical, direct, and collaborative. I believe therapy should go beyond simply talking about problems.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
DeAnna Bereza

DeAnna Bereza

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be active, structured, and results-focused. My approach blends evidence-based techniques from CBT, DBT, MCT, IFS, and more, tailored to your unique needs.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shara Ally

Shara Ally

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


Shara Ally, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing evidence-based medication management for adults (18+) via telehealth. As an author and TEDx speaker, she translates complex research into clear, practical care plans that help patients feel informed and supported.

Shara specializes in mood and anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions (PTSD), adult ADHD, OCD, bipolar spectrum disorders, and women's mental health across the reproductive lifespan—including perinatal and postpartum mood disorders, PMDD, and menopausal transitions. Her practice is medication-focused and highly collaborative, with education, skills coaching, and supportive check-ins integrated into visits. She coordinates closely with therapists, primary care providers, OB-GYNs, and other clinicians to ensure cohesive treatment.

Patients can expect a comprehensive evaluation reviewing history, symptoms, prior treatments, and goals. Shara practices thoughtful prescribing with transparent discussion of options, benefits, and side effects so decisions are truly shared. She uses measurement-based care—structured symptom tracking—to guide adjustments and reduce trial-and-error. Her whole-person approach integrates sleep, nutrition, movement, and stress management when relevant, with streamlined access through secure telehealth and clear after-visit summaries.

Shara's style is warm, direct, and person-centered, grounded in shared decision-making. Her care is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and rooted in current clinical evidence. Beyond clinical practice, she serves as a nurse educator and academic mentor, shaping future psychiatric clinicians through evidence-based teaching. An international fellowship in India enriched her global perspective through research and teaching in hospital and university settings.

For up-to-date availability, please visit us or call/text us at 415-968-6515.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Ian Fetterolf

Dr. Ian Fetterolf

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to cultivate therapeutic relationships that are equally as effective as they are authentic and meaningful.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Direct, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Tonya Pan-Weisz

Dr. Tonya Pan-Weisz

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Temecula, CA


“I aim to strike the balance between acceptance and change, responsiveness and structure, and the art and science of therapy.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lorita Casanova

Lorita Casanova

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in treating the whole person and creating a supportive, collaborative environment where clients feel understood and empowered.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rika Lopez

Rika Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • California


My name is Rika Matoba Lopez and I am an LMFT/CSAT and currently being trained in EMDR. My passion is working with sex/porn/love addicts and couples dealing with betrayal trauma. I strive to break the silence that many church leaders /members face when dealing with sexually compulsive behaviors.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ray Buchanan

Ray Buchanan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work collaboratively with clients. I will make great efforts to establish a good connection, build trust, and make it safe for people to share freely.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Will Reyes

Will Reyes

Therapist

Virtual • California




My passion is helping adolescents and adults realize healthy perceptions of themselves while developing resilient habits and lasting coping strategies.


I am a SF native with over 20 years as a clinician and director of multiple community based organizations and tech startups. Additionally, I am an avid Bay Area sports fan, professional photographer, aspiring globe trotter, and unabashed performer of dad jokes.


PTSD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Tiffany McCullum

Dr. Tiffany McCullum

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I am a participatory and direct psychologist. I help guide clients through their stressors, identify causes, and increase skills related to coping and assertive communication.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 16 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Saima Hanif

Saima Hanif

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe in collaborative treatment planning, meaning your voice and preferences remain central to every decision we make.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Saima Hanif

Saima Hanif

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Rafael, CA


“I believe treatment should be a true collaboration. Together, we will build an individualized plan that may integrate psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and behavioral strategies...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Laken Beltran

Laken Beltran

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, collaborative, and insight-oriented. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, burnout, and life transitions.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Natasha Noghli

Natasha Noghli

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe exploring challenges, building insight, and developing healthier patterns.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Chloé Wei

Chloé Wei

Therapist

Virtual • California


My Website: weiwellbeing.com

Hi, I’m Chloé Wei, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Lic#133073). I believe that at our core, we all have a deep need to be seen, heard, and understood. For the past nine years, my work has been rooted in the belief that the relationship between therapist and client is the most powerful tool for healing.

Whether you are navigating the heavy fog of depression, the exhaustion of new parenthood, or the shifting tides of a major life transition, you don’t have to carry it alone. Together, we will create a space where you can feel safe enough to be authentic, vulnerable, and ultimately, empowered!

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Candea Mosley

Candea Mosley

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“My approach to therapy is about creating a warm, supportive, and collaborative environment where we can explore both the joys and the pains of life.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Loren Messina

Loren Messina

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nancy Pereda

Nancy Pereda

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to offer culturally sensitive approaches and techniques. I use a holistic approach with my client's adding elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and family systems, among others.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Lisa Miller

Dr. Lisa Miller

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My communication style is calm, accommodating, and personable. I want my clients to feel comfortable talking with me about anything.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Austin Boelman

Austin Boelman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am someone who believes in a holistic approach to therapy attending to the emotional and physical wellbeing of every client.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lillian Matthews

Lillian Matthews

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hello! I work with adult clients, ages 18-64 years old, who have medication management needs for their mental health conditions. Clients should have appropriate acuity in the mild-to-moderate range for telehealth care. Certain conditions or symptom severity levels may need a more intensive care setting than telehealth. Same week appointments available.

PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Benjamin Manacop

Benjamin Manacop

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Colton, CA


“My goal and approach is to apply therapeutic communication, holistic care, and collaboration to support recovery and lasting emotional health.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Roxana Ayala-Quintero

Roxana Ayala-Quintero

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) bicultural therapist and bring a culturally responsive, trauma-informed lens to my work.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Olivia Maggi

Olivia Maggi

Therapist

Virtual • California


Ollie Maggi works with individuals and couples to help navigate life and relationship stressors. As an LMFT and school psychologist, she specializes in neurodivergence and ADHD. She also has four years of specialized sex therapy training. Ollie assigns homework, so be ready for check-ins and an accountability partner.

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carey Alvord

Carey Alvord

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in attachment, trauma, anxiety, chronic stress, parent-child relationships, and infertility.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tanya Watson

Tanya Watson

Therapist

Virtual • Hanford, CA


“My approach is trauma-informed, direct, and focused on real results. I use Brainspotting and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Katherine Beaumont

Katherine Beaumont

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have a warm and compassionate style and my goal is for my clients to feel heard, known, understood, better equipped and empowered through our work in the therapy space.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Los Gatos, CA
There are over 32 therapists in Los Gatos, CA accepting new patients.
32+
Average years in practice
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14 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 91%Stress management
  • 91%Trauma
  • 91%PTSD
  • 88%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 94%Aetna
  • 69%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 63%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 56%Cigna
  • 53%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 13%Spanish
  • 9%Hebrew
  • 6%Hindi
  • 3%French
How they see their clients
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  • 94%In-person or online
  • 6%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 66%Woman
  • 34%Man
License types
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  • 56%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 16%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 13%Clinical Psychologist
  • 9%Nurse Practitioner
  • 6%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 25%Family therapy
  • 22%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 19%Couples therapy

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