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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Modesto, CA
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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Modesto, CA
Managing intrusive memories, nightmares, and avoidance after trauma requires specialized care. In Modesto, Headway provides trauma-focused therapy with providers trained in EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, and DBT skills to support your healing journey, with many sessions available as soon as tomorrow.
“My goal is to effectively diagnose and treat you with the least amount of medication possible, utilizing a combination of therapy, integrative, and holistic approaches tailored to your specific needs.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, nonjudgmental, and honest. Together, we'll explore the 'why' behind things, not just the symptoms.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I use compassion, insight, and humor to create engaging and interactive sessions for you to see the progress you want to make.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I specialize in providing treatment to individuals who are experiencing difficulties with feelings of anxiety, depression, substance use, grief, trauma and/or life transitions.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Everyone deserves to be seen and heard. When we take a moment to acknowledge this, it influences curiosity and openness.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to foster a working relationship where you feel supported, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I have been on my own healing journey for 40+ years and so I know personally how much courage and effort it can take to heal and grow. I also know how amazing life and relationships can get as a part of that healing process; I wish that experience for everyone.
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm straightforward, supportive, and focused on real progress. I integrate faith for those who want it and stay clinically grounded for those who don't.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I provide an inclusive, empathetic, and nonjudgmental space that welcomes people of all genders, sexual orientations, and religious backgrounds.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that each of us has a capacity for growth and change and that healing is possible, even after the hardest experiences.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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“Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, I work closely with my patients to develop individualized treatment plans...”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where young people can explore their thoughts and build resilience.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Mental health is deeply personal, and I believe in providing compassionate, individualized care that considers not just symptoms, but the whole person.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe in creating personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient, as a one-size-fits-all approach is insufficient for optimal mental health care.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My hope for clients after session is to have built a better understanding of their situation/situations and themselves so that they can practice more of the skills and tools learned in session to move in a direction that is more adaptable and...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey, where we work together to explore your concerns and create a path toward healing and growth.”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 18 insurance carriers
“I work to create a welcoming environment where you can feel safe expressing feelings and thoughts about your struggles, and we will also work on highlighting your strengths.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I work from the belief that healing occurs when clients feel safe, understood, and empowered, especially those navigating complex or high-acuity mental health concerns.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I employ a humanistic therapy approach that is client-centered and tailored to your individual therapeutic needs.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I value guiding and empowering clients to dive deep into their experiences to gain insights that target and heal problems at their root to gain relief.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I don't believe in the "bad seed". I think all people can thrive when the systems around them are thriving.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I find fulfillment in offering guidance to help people gain clarity in lives. My expertise lies in addressing ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, & schizophrenia.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Hi and Welcome! My names is Jessica Ambroz and I am a therapist & licensed clinical social worker. My background includes working with trauma, child abuse, anxiety and depression. I have extensive work in the foster care system, parenting and working with substance abuse and mental health challenges. I am a doctorate candidate at the University of Tennessee Knoxville and my focus of study is strength and experiences impact functioning.
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My approach is collaborative and patient-centered. I take time to understand your full picture: your history, your stressors, your goals, and what is already working.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I take an eclectic, personalized approach, drawing from a variety of therapeutic techniques to best support your unique needs and goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I’m Meghan Smith, LCSW, and I specialize in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, grief, and acute stress. I use EMDR, CBT, ACT, and DBT within a trauma-informed framework — tailoring every treatment plan to you. Therapy with me is collaborative, grounded, and at a pace that feels safe. I’m here to walk alongside you, not push you.
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize and publish work in: coping with chronic illnesses, career-related issues (burnout, work-life balance), trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and stress related to first-responder families.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to provide my clients with a safe, non-judgmental space to process their emotions, increase self-awareness, and build upon their strengths...”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“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
“My style of therapy is warm, accepting, and engaged. In other words, I'm not just a listening ear...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My sessions are collaborative and warm offering you a safe space to explore emotions while building practical daily tools.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“As both a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Nurse, I provide a unique perspective that recognizes how closely emotional and physical health are connected.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I show up in sessions as myself, a real human being, ready to get to know you and collaborate on your goals, all while applying my clinical skills, knowledge, and experience to help you.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am passionate about delivering comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals facing a wide range of behavioral and mental health challenges, regardless of their background.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My focus is on helping you understand yourself more clearly so you can draw on the strengths you already have, rather than feeling defined by what feels hard right now.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
My passion is for helping others get unstuck and flourish! The focus of my practice is geared toward helping you develop affirming responses and positive interpretations of what has happened in your life. I will help you have agency and integrity in the midst of a life transition or challenge that has you feeling stuck or out of ways to help yourself.
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
I have a Master's Degree in Counseling, Marriage, and Family from Phillips Graduate Institute.
I earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from UCSB.
I typically work with clients who have a history of trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, and managing anxiety, The clients I work with are very motivated to make changes in their lives.
I worked with high-risk, traumatized, and abused youth for many years. I find practicing therapy very rewarding. Assisting my clients to work through life challenges and progress in their life journey is a privilege.
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, direct, and insight-oriented, balancing deep emotional work with practical tools for change.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“With over a decade of empowering psychotherapy clients to be the best that they can be, I favor complementary and alternative modalities.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“Integrated Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is my primary treatment modality, as it is very calming to the nervous system and helps people to reset their nervous systems after trauma and to learn new coping skills more easily.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD in Modesto, CA
Number of therapists serving Modesto, CA
7,825+
Average years in practice
9 years
Top specialties offered
- 98%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 93%Trauma
- 88%Stress management
- 83%PTSD
Insurances accepted
- 98%Aetna
- 80%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 78%Cigna
- 76%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 64%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
- 97%English
- 17%Spanish
- 2%Farsi
- 1%Mandarin
- 1%Tagalog
How they see their clients
- 89%Online only
- 11%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 79%Woman
- 20%Man
- 1%Non-binary
License types
- 46%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 29%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 11%Nurse Practitioner
- 7%Clinical Psychologist
- 6%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 38%Family therapy
- 23%Couples therapy
- 16%Child or adolescent therapy
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