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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Northridge, CA

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Northridge, CA

Find trauma and PTSD support in Northridge with 7,859 licensed therapists trained in evidence-based approaches like EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Access virtual or in-person sessions with providers experienced in trauma recovery, intrusive thoughts, nightmares, and emotional regulation.

Dr. Marc Smith

Dr. Marc Smith

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Westlake Village, CA


I’m Dr. Marc Smith, a board-certified psychiatrist with extensive experience in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other complex challenges. I completed my medical training at Columbia University and my residency at the University of Southern California (USC). At my practice, I provide comprehensive psychiatric medication management and innovative treatment options tailored to those who have not found success with traditional approaches.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sharon Reiner

Sharon Reiner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe you are already fully equipped to heal and find well-being. My role is to help you uncover and access those innate qualities.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

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Meredith Murdock

Meredith Murdock

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I truly believe that connection breeds resilience. My goal is not only to support your healing, but to help cultivate a greater sense of community, belonging, and joy in your life and in the world around you.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Megan Galloway

Megan Galloway

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“My approach is warm, holistic, and trauma-informed, recognizing that our past experiences, relationships, and nervous system all play a role in how we feel today.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Nancy Graies

Dr. Nancy Graies

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I'm passionate about connecting with people who feel like something is holding them back from living the life they want — from showing up as their authentic self.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jonna Tamases

Jonna Tamases

Therapist

In-person • 23 mi away • Pasadena, CA


Let's start wherever you are. Stressed? Overwhelmed? Anxious? Unmotivated? Feel like you're faking it through life? I'm with you. I welcome you to be heard, to let down and rest. I support you in working through past events, discovering your true self, and learning new skills to empower you. I work with individuals in person in my cozy office in Pasadena.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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Katherine Carter

Katherine Carter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“For over two decades, I have enjoyed helping people work through relational challenges, anxiety, grief, depression, life transitions, and spiritual issues so they can find their joy in life again!”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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Erika Kosterlitzky

Erika Kosterlitzky

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Pasadena, CA


I love doing this work! I consider it a great privilege to walk alongside my clients, to partner with them, support them in their journey, and witness their growth.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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Susanna Boyer

Susanna Boyer

Therapist

In-person • 23 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I lean on psychodynamic, attachment, trauma-informed, and mind-body theoretical orientations as my framework, and borrow interventions from a variety of therapies tailored to my clients, including ACT, CBT, somatic therapy, EFT, and others.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

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Dr. Claudia Shields

Dr. Claudia Shields

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“Together we will create a safe and warm healing relationship, where you feel heard, seen, and deeply known, so that you can heal and grow.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

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Carly Dosh

Carly Dosh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“We all deserve a place to talk with someone who we know will not judge or shame us, but instead walk along side us, holding hope and strength until we can hold it ourselves.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adena Sarkian

Adena Sarkian

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I believe healing begins when we acknowledge all the parts of who we are: the dutiful part, the exhausted part, the part that carries shame, and the part that was never given permission to grieve.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lucinda Guarino

Lucinda Guarino

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“My overarching purpose is to see others mentally and emotionally empowered and prepared with tools that promote successful career and personal development.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Dr. John W. Carter

Dr. John W. Carter

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Pasadena, CA


I am a recently licensed counseling psychologist with extensive training and experience in psychotherapy, assessment, and psychology research. I have provided individual, couples, and group therapy at the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center (now LGBT Center), the Los Angeles VA, the Boston VA, and Enki Health Services. I have enjoyed training and supervising student therapists at the University of West Georgia and the University of Redlands. I also teach psychology at UCLA Extension. In general, I am curious about the the human mind and I am dedicated to help others who are struggling.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chiwon Zdanovich

Chiwon Zdanovich

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Sierra Madre, CA


“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
Sarah Scheidler

Sarah Scheidler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Sierra Madre, CA


“I believe deeply in the power of the therapeutic relationship and the possibility of post-traumatic growth.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

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Emma Ocampo

Emma Ocampo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Alhambra, CA


“My practice is grounded in compassion and strengths-based principles, and I firmly believe in client voice and choice.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marie Norton

Marie Norton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Camarillo, CA


“My specialty is helping clients to find their meaning, goals and direction to live an effective life.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Rodriguez

Emily Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Camarillo, CA


“I like to make therapy easy and fun! It shouldn't feel like work to come learn how to deal with challenges.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Charlene Azonwu

Charlene Azonwu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 30 mi away • Gardena, CA


“Calm, empathetic, Listening to patients and providing the best quality care including the use of medication management.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Racheal Ennis

Racheal Ennis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Manhattan Beach, CA


“I believe a healthy therapeutic experience can foster a genuine, honest and authentic relationship that can help us become aware of ourselves in the world, heal from our past, cope with our present, and foster a healthy future.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Madison Allen

Madison Allen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Arcadia, CA


“I enjoy incorporating creativity, games, conversation, and other interactive approaches when appropriate, whether I'm working with children, adolescents, adults, or families.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Teru Kanazawa

Teru Kanazawa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • South Pasadena, CA


“I work as a collaborator with you in an honest, truthful and transparent process to achieving the best you can be.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kate Sullivan

Kate Sullivan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Monrovia, CA


“I help people recognize the patterns holding them back, keeping them stuck, sick, and stressed out, and show them how they can safely + compassionately break out of the patterns.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Carolyn Mason

Carolyn Mason

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rancho Cucamonga, CA


“I believe in providing a safe, comfortable, professional environment where individuals, couples, families, and children can work on issues that are interfering with their lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Christianne Cardriche

Christianne Cardriche

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“Clients often tell me they feel safe, seen, and supported. I believe in meeting you where you are, walking with you at your own pace, and honoring your unique story.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Patricia Harvey

Patricia Harvey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Torrance, CA


“I'm often described as warm, personable, and easy to talk to, and I sometimes use gentle humor to help create comfort and connection in our sessions.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lisa Newman

Lisa Newman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Hermosa Beach, CA


When working with clients, I strive to make the therapy experience respectful and genuine. Everyone's journey to personal resilience is unique and there is no one size fits all solution. My approach is flexible and client centered. I often explore childhood attachment issues which can assist the client in achieving sustained emotional growth.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sean Kim

Sean Kim

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Hermosa Beach, CA


“My goal is to make sure every client feels informed, supported, and empowered to make their own decisions about treatment, with me as a guide.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Magda Herrera

Magda Herrera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Hermosa Beach, CA


Hi, I'm Magda. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's degree from Antioch University Los Angeles. I'm a culturally sensitive Latina therapist who is passionate about helping people better understand themselves and the challenges they're facing. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or feeling stuck in life, we'll work together to uncover patterns, build insight, and strengthen your confidence. I believe meaningful change can happen when you feel truly seen and understood.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Virginia Green

Dr. Virginia Green

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Lawndale, CA


“Your first session will be an opportunity to share what is keeping you up at night with a kind, irreverent, loving and generous human.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Andrea Portillo

Andrea Portillo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Covina, CA


Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist with a passion for walking alongside my clients toward a more fulfilling life. I graduated from Azusa Pacific University with my Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. I use various modalities such as CBT, REBT, Person-Centered, or a combination of approaches and techniques while working with my clients. I can also provide services in Spanish and offer Christian spiritual integration upon request.

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Iris King

Iris King

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Divya Tilva

Divya Tilva

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 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
Stan Rushing

Stan Rushing

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“Stan's goal is to build upon current strengths to assist clients in the healing and growth processes.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Roy Allan Elevazo

Roy Allan Elevazo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cristal Guerrero

Cristal Guerrero

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Sean Stevens

Sean Stevens

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Oxnard, CA


“When given new opportunities and education that can improve clients lives, people will respond and change in ways that make sense to them.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Patricia Navarro

Patricia Navarro

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Jonathan Vazquez

Jonathan Vazquez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Glendora, CA


“My approach is relational and experiential, drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and experiential therapy.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Northridge, CA
There are over 123 therapists in Northridge, CA accepting new patients.
123+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 99%Anxiety
  • 93%Trauma
  • 92%Relationship issues
  • 89%Depression
  • 85%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 62%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 58%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 45%Providence Health Plan
  • 44%Cigna
Languages spoken
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  • 95%English
  • 13%Spanish
  • 7%Armenian
  • 5%Farsi
  • 2%Arabic
How they see their clients
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  • 95%In-person or online
  • 5%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 64%Woman
  • 33%Man
  • 3%Non-binary
License types
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  • 62%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 17%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 8%Clinical Psychologist
  • 6%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 6%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 34%Family therapy
  • 27%Couples therapy
  • 11%Child or adolescent therapy

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