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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Oakland, CA

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Dr. Meghan Fuller

Dr. Meghan Fuller

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 2.6 mi away • Oakland, CA


“My work is grounded in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches, with careful attention to development, attachment, trauma, and the complexity of each individual's inner life.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Melody Claiborne

Melody Claiborne

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Oakland, CA


“My approach is structured and results-oriented. I prioritize getting you the right treatment quickly...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erik Kahn

Erik Kahn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Oakland, CA


I’m a licensed therapist trained in somatic psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies. I work with individuals, couples, and men, supporting clients with anxiety (including social anxiety), depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, trauma, and life transitions. I also help people navigating loneliness, work-related stress, and cultural or identity-related experiences, including multiracial relationships. My goal is to help people better understand themselves, their patterns, and how they relate to others. I tend to be warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative, while also being direct when it’s helpful.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Katie Bauernfreund

Katie Bauernfreund

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Oakland, CA


Welcome! I am a licensed therapist in California and Illinois with over 13 years experience providing therapy to youth, adults and families across a variety of settings. Throughout my career I've had the privilege of supporting individuals from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds as well as clients of all sexual orientations, gender identities and neurodiverse experiences. I am committed to creating a safe, supportive and nonjudgemental space where you can feel heard, respected and accepted for who you are and where you are on your journey. Together we will work to build on your strengths, develop effective coping strategies, and create lasting change that aligns with your values. Reaching out for support is a courageous first step and I am here to support you.

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katherine Mancera

Katherine Mancera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.1 mi away • Oakland, CA


Anxiety and perfectionism have turned your mind into a battleground. Your inner critic nitpicks every interaction, leaving you exhausted by thoughts of “Damnit, why can’t I just be better!” Painful memories get louder, no matter how hard you try to ignore them. Daily invalidations of your Latina, queer, or immigrant identity sting, and you feel isolated as you keep your suffering to yourself. You’ve tried everything: doom scrolling, drinking, and self-help books, but nothing has worked. You're left feeling hopeless and weighed down.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Connor ( Ryn Mulhern ) Benefield

Connor ( Ryn Mulhern ) Benefield

Therapist

In-person • 1.1 mi away • Oakland, CA


“I help my clients feel worthy of turning their big loving hearts toward themselves so they can feel more agency and alignment in their lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Ayla Lorraine

Ayla Lorraine

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.4 mi away • Oakland, CA


“I believe building an authentic human relationship rooted in non-judgement, caring attention, and respect for your unique goals is the key to effective therapy.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laya Fatemeh Jamali

Laya Fatemeh Jamali

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.5 mi away • Oakland, CA


“My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and depth-oriented. I integrate psychodynamic and Jungian perspectives with mindfulness and somatic awareness...”
PTSD, Trauma, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fiona Ruddy

Fiona Ruddy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1 mi away • Oakland, CA


“I incorporate nature, art, movement, coping skills and mindfulness exercises into sessions so my clients can gain insight and increase awareness of mind and body connection to reduce feelings of anxiety and feel more at ease, calm, present and...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Camille Lendormy

Camille Lendormy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.7 mi away • Oakland, CA


“My approach to providing care includes empathetic listening, unconditional positive regard, transparency and radical curiosity.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jennifer Margolis

Jennifer Margolis

Psychologist

In-person • 2.1 mi away • Oakland, CA


The clients in my practice describe my style as warm, thoughtful and creative. I work in a relational style, where I believe in tailoring each course of therapy to the needs of each individual.

I earned a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies and a Master of Art Therapy from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

I work most frequently with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, parenting/post-partum, creative blocks and existential issues.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gabriel Thibaut De Maisieres

Gabriel Thibaut De Maisieres

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.6 mi away • Oakland, CA


“My mission is to help people to be more themselves by challenging their limitations and empower them.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Gustav Helzberg

Gustav Helzberg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.3 mi away • Oakland, CA


“It turns out our pain and problems are alchemized when we uncover compassion for our ailing parts (rather than avoid or distract ourselves from them).”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Kelsey Shogren

Dr. Kelsey Shogren

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 3.6 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, warm, and authentic. As a CBT therapist, I will work with you to develop practical strategies that fit your needs.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Women's issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nancy Jackson Carlson

Nancy Jackson Carlson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.6 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“I love the trust, safety, openness and caring that take place on their own in a psychotherapy relationship that is working.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cheri Hui-Meng Tsai

Cheri Hui-Meng Tsai

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.9 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“Through two humans interacting, it will increase self-knowledge, develop emotional skills and activate hidden potential.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Bella Lurie

Bella Lurie

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.4 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“According to a rich variety of spiritual traditions, all major setbacks in life can be "solved" by a particular attitude towards these setbacks...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Susan Futterman

Susan Futterman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.5 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“I became a therapist after losing my husband to suicide. After trying and failing to find a mental health professional who understood my experience, I decided to become one myself.”
PTSD, Trauma, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Monika Scott-Davis

Monika Scott-Davis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4 mi away • Berkeley, CA


I see a person’s choice to engage in the process of therapy as the beginning of a new journey. The journey may be motivated by an exercise in self- discovery, acquiring new skills, or working though past life events. Should you decide to peruse therapy I want to walk beside you on this journey. I have 10 years of experience in the field of psychotherapy working with families and individuals in the age demographics from youth to seniors.

PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Tashiana Colston

Tashiana Colston

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.2 mi away • Oakland, CA


“My time as a therapist (LCSW) has centered serving BIPOC and other marginalized clients, and I'm passionate about holding space for those navigating depression, anxiety, PTSD, complex trauma, identity, and systemic challenges.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cristina LaFarre

Cristina LaFarre

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 7.2 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“Seeking help for your mental health is a sign of strength, and I am proud of people who advocate for their well-being.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jason Hsu

Jason Hsu

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.8 mi away • Albany, CA


“I provide compassionate trauma-informed therapy for a broad range of concerns, with particular emphasis on anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and psychotic disorders.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paul Oglesby

Paul Oglesby

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.8 mi away • Albany, CA


“I focus on building a strong, trusting bond with my clients that serves as a foundation for exploration and change.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pardeep Gill

Pardeep Gill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 4.4 mi away • Fremont, CA


“I listen first and prescribe thoughtfully. Before recommending medication, I want to understand the full picture...”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anna O'Connor

Anna O'Connor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6 mi away • Albany, CA


“We'll explore ways you are shaped by family, community, and culture, and what this means about how you show up in the world.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Barclay Kenyon

Barclay Kenyon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.3 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“My practice emphasizes a direct approach and quick results, and clients typically see myriad types of improvement in their lives soon after commencing therapy.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Andrea Javorkova-Adams

Andrea Javorkova-Adams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.4 mi away • Richmond, CA


“I start by getting to know you and understanding what matters most in your life. Together, we create a plan with realistic goals that support real, meaningful change.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Thomas Browne

Dr. Thomas Browne

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 7.5 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“They usually tell me that they feel comfortable with me as a professional, heard, not judged, and respected.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Carie Ann Ylanan

Carie Ann Ylanan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 7.5 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered in your pursuit of wellness.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Miriam Adrianowicz

Dr. Miriam Adrianowicz

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 7.5 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I believe the bedrock of this partnership is your sense of safety within it, and it is from this safe place that change begins to feel possible.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samuel Khanukayev

Samuel Khanukayev

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.5 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“Multicultural and bilingual elements of my identity, and a history of enduring ethnic discrimination and immigration, significantly inform how I listen to my clients...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristina Kenyon

Kristina Kenyon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.7 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I strive to be the kind of therapist I would want—compassionate, relatable, and actively engaged in the process.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alecia Singer

Alecia Singer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9 mi away • San Francisco, CA


I’m a licensed therapist in San Francisco with over 15 years in private practice. I specialize in Eating disorders, body image and trauma and work primarily with adults who are exhausted by the cycle of restriction, compulsive eating, shame and self criticism and are ready for something to genuinely shift. My training includes, IFS, Somatic therapy, EMDR, CBT and Expressive Arts therapy, which means we will not only engage in supportive talk therapy, but also have real tools to work. My clients often express that not only do they heal and find peace with food, disordered eating and body image, but they also become more able to feel and tolerate emotions and regulate moods, while building trust in their bodies and discover true hungers, desires and enhance creativity and vitality. This can lead to more ease and comfort in your own skin, with the potential of more meaningful work and healthy relationships.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Trudy McMahon

Trudy McMahon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.5 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“I am somatically orientated and trauma focused. My background is in substance misuse/harm reduction and chronic long term mental ill health.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Denton

Stephanie Denton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I take a psychodynamic and trauma-informed approach, meaning we look at how past experiences and relationships may still be influencing your present-day emotions and connections.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Benjamin Molland

Dr. Benjamin Molland

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 9.2 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“Over the course of my career, I have found myself consistently drawn to working with young adult populations, in large measure due to the unique challenges that one confronts in this unique phase of life.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Lukas Novak

Lukas Novak

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 9.2 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“Much of our work will hinge on the relationship. Good therapy needs a real one - a place where you can think out loud, say what you don't usually say, and hear honest feedback about what might be going on.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Jessica Nasrah

Jessica Nasrah

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.3 mi away • San Francisco, CA


I have experience working with a wide range of clients and disorders, ranging from children to older adults across various cultures and occupations. I focus mainly on helping clients through trauma, ADHD difficulties, and sexual issues.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Reina Turner

Reina Turner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • San Francisco, CA


Hi! I’m Reina and I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I’m also a Bay Area native, an unapologetic cat lover, a self proclaimed expert of silly reality tv shows, and mom to a sweet, silly little 5 year old.

I work with awesome, fierce women at various stages of motherhood who look like they have it all together on the outside but internally feel like they're consumed with spinning thoughts and worry they're doing it all wrong.

Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Bass

Andrea Bass

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“In our healing journey together, connection to our emotions, our body (somatic mindfulness), our creativity and life force brings deeper relationships with others and a greater connection to ourselves.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Oakland, CA
There are over 70 therapists in Oakland, CA accepting new patients.
70+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 96%Anxiety
  • 94%Trauma
  • 94%Depression
  • 93%Stress management
  • 87%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 94%Aetna
  • 50%Providence Health Plan
  • 49%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 44%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 31%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 11%Spanish
  • 4%Hindi
  • 3%French
  • 3%Hebrew
How they see their clients
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  • 93%In-person or online
  • 7%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 76%Woman
  • 21%Man
  • 3%Non-binary
License types
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  • 60%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 17%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 11%Clinical Psychologist
  • 9%Nurse Practitioner
  • 1%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 24%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 23%Family therapy
  • 17%Couples therapy

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