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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in San Diego, CA

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in San Diego, CA

Find trauma and PTSD support in San Diego with 7,591 licensed providers trained in evidence-based therapies like EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure. Sessions are available virtually or in-person with flexible scheduling, and Headway accepts insurance to help reduce your out-of-pocket costs.

Kelly Carll

Kelly Carll

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.9 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I believe that therapy should be a safe, collaborative space where clients feel empowered to make decisions that most align with their values and needs.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Vosacek

Jennifer Vosacek

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.8 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I create an environment where you can face your discomfort without judgment. You will be able to work through your deepest fears, biggest traumas, and hardest decisions in my office.”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
William Holloway

William Holloway

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My approach is active, collaborative, and deeply grounded in the present moment. I believe therapy should be more than just a place to vent; it should be a strategic partnership where you reclaim your life.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mark Veldkamp

Mark Veldkamp

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4 mi away • San Diego, CA


Whether you're a professional navigating workplace stress and burnout, an athlete managing performance pressure, or someone carrying more responsibility than most, therapy can help you find your footing without sacrificing what you've built. I have particular expertise working with first responders, healthcare workers, and professionals in high-stress fields who carry the emotional weight of demanding work — and who need support that meets them where they actually are. I also work with adolescents and young athletes navigating the mental and emotional demands of competitive sport — from performance anxiety and burnout to the pressure of trying to reach the next level.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Micaela Cappa

Micaela Cappa

Therapist

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


“Her goal is that the client experiences a safe, non-judgmental place in the therapeutic relationship where they can work through their "stuff" in their own personal journey of healing.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Andrea Martin Vaz Antunes

Andrea Martin Vaz Antunes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.2 mi away • San Diego, CA


Hello, and welcome! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in San Diego, CA. I specialize in helping individuals overcome the lasting effects of childhood experiences, as well as present traumas they may be facing. I have worked with adults, children and families in a variety of settings. I have provided space for people during the toughest of life transitions while teaching them tools to cope with the overwhelming emotions of grief and trauma. I’d like to be there for you too!

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Theresa Russell - Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services

Theresa Russell - Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.3 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My own experience with therapy helped shape my interest in this work. While talk therapy benefited me in many ways, I sensed there was more beneath the surface...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Janeth Guzman

Dr. Janeth Guzman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.8 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Therapy can be like going on an emotional journey together in which I will use an eclectic combination of clinical theories and techniques...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Garrett

Michael Garrett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.8 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I combine geek culture with different forms of therapy. When it comes to therapy, I am a huge advocate of identifying your own strengths and interests to see if we can use them to bring about change.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sokia Shehee

Sokia Shehee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4 mi away • San Diego, CA


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field (12 in private practice). I work with individuals ages 3 and up, as well as couples. I am trauma informed, a certified clinical supervisor, and EMDR trained (currently not accepting EMDR patients). I hold a plethora of CEUs in mental health disorders and have owned my own practice for several years, offering in person and telehealth services.

CSUB BA Psychology 2002

CSUB Master of Social Work 2004

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
April Taylor

April Taylor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I provide a trauma-informed, whole-person approach that integrates somatic work and mindfulness to support deep and lasting healing.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Gasca

Rachel Gasca

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.1 mi away • San Diego, CA


I have a decade of experience treating adults and adolescents. I take a holistic and trauma-informed approach to mental health care. My therapeutic approach is integrative, person-centered, solution-focused, mindfulness-based, and CBT-based. I am a bilingual Latina clinician with an emphasis on the BIPOC experience.

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Peggy Cohen

Peggy Cohen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.5 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I have over 40 years of experience working with individuals and children experiencing depression, grief and life challenges.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eileen Castro

Eileen Castro

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.9 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I also have experience supporting men through substance use and recovery, helping them work through challenges and build a more grounded and fulfilling life.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Claudia Villarreal

Claudia Villarreal

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.9 mi away • Chula Vista, CA


I genuinely like people, have always love to help ,

Will take my clients through the therapeutic process, with empathy and care for their experience in therapy to be a positive one.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Eisenhower-Omholt

Amy Eisenhower-Omholt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.6 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My approach to therapy is warm, trauma-informed, and grounded in somatic therapy, integrating EMDR, nervous system support, attachment-focused work, and breathwork.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carson Jaffrey

Carson Jaffrey

Therapist

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


“Grief, desperation, and self-inflicted suffering brought me to the point of reaching out for help many years ago and soon the seas began to calm.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Joshua Krause

Joshua Krause

Therapist

In-person • 4 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I blend evidenced-based approaches steeped in acceptance and non-avoidance, with kindness, humor, art/creativity, and a DIY/punk ethos to empower commitments to growth and change.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nuri Ohn

Nuri Ohn

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 4.4 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I specialize in helping adults with anxiety, depression, or ADHD when medications haven't worked well or have caused unwanted side effects.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sandee San Mateo

Sandee San Mateo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 4.5 mi away • National City, CA


“My goal is for you to leave with a clearer understanding of your mental health, a personalized plan for moving forward, and tools you can use right away to manage symptoms.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Gloria Jardon

Gloria Jardon

Therapist

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


“I have navigated a wide range of life events—from adolescence to college, complex relationships, infertility, pregnancy, perimenopause, menopause, the impact of COVID, being a first responder, racial discrimination, and career transitions.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kayo Imamura

Kayo Imamura

Therapist

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


“I will meet you in these difficult places and we will walk together, helping you break through to find hope, power, connection and energy.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maria Martinez

Maria Martinez

Therapist

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


“My style is warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive. As a Mexican-American Latina and daughter of immigrant parents, I understand how culture, family expectations, and lived experiences can shape emotional well-being.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mark Raskin

Mark Raskin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.8 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Mark is a supportive, perceptive and skilled therapist, offering a safe therapeutic space, and capable of being fully present with his clients.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Pamela Joy Abao

Pamela Joy Abao

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 3.8 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My approach is personalized and collaborative. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, culturally responsive, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, respected, and actively involved in decisions about your psychiatric medications...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Brenda Leon

Brenda Leon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.8 mi away • Chula Vista, CA


“My approach is to collaboratively personalize a plan that works for YOU based on YOUR goals and needs.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Terence Shigg

Terence Shigg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.9 mi away • La Mesa, CA


“I want all of my clients to strenghten their personal development tools so that eventually they can become more self-aware and self-correcting.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Noor Gorgees

Noor Gorgees

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.9 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I prioritize creating a space where clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood without judgement.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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Thi Wlodarski

Thi Wlodarski

Therapist

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


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety disorders, OCD, phobias, and trauma.

You can visit my website for more information: https://www.thiwlodarskilmft.com

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Quiroz

Ashley Quiroz

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 4 mi away • San Diego, CA


“With over fifteen years of clinical experience, I focus on individual, couples, and family therapy for adults 18 and older.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Bradford Noble

Bradford Noble

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • La Jolla, CA


“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and empowering, grounded in multicultural counseling and social justice education...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brian Lamoreux

Brian Lamoreux

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.9 mi away • San Diego, CA


Hi, I'm Brian! I'm a licensed counselor with a background in holistic medicine as well. I've worked with a variety of mental health concerns, with my primary specialty being treating trauma.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Darryl Moore

Dr. Darryl Moore

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 8.7 mi away • Temecula, CA


“As an interactive therapist I use an integration of complimentary approaches, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client.”
Trauma, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Jodi Tompkins

Dr. Jodi Tompkins

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • La Jolla, CA


“I provide a unique combination of psychotherapy and coaching that builds on individual strengths to improve personal, relational, professional, and family lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Soraya Behbehani

Soraya Behbehani

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your inner world and reconnect with your natural capacity for healing.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lizeth Ma

Lizeth Ma

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7 mi away • Chula Vista, CA


I am a passionate clinical therapist who loves working with children, women, couples and families going through challenging times. Are you and your your child having trouble communicating? Are you and your spouse having trouble communicating? Do you see them going through a hard time, long to help but don't know how? Do you suffer from Bipolar Disorder? I am here for you. Do you feel undone by anxiety or depression and don't know how to "shake it off"?

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ava Swanson

Ava Swanson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I support perfectionists, empaths, and high achievers facing complex trauma, PTSD, unrelenting anxiety, chronic stress, and attachment challenges.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Cindy Way

Cindy Way

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Chula Vista, CA


“Therapy with me is not about pushing or fixing—it's about understanding your patterns, restoring internal trust, and creating more ease in how you relate to yourself and others.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Roger Brian Storrs

Dr. Roger Brian Storrs

Psychologist

In-person • 14 mi away • San Diego, CA


“The foundation of my training comes from Neo-Freudian thinking and practice, holding an optimistic view of personality development.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Koalani Lahr

Koalani Lahr

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I provide a space for you to bring whatever feels messy and share your fears, intrusive thoughts, and challenges without judgment or shame.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of San Diego, CA
There are over 48 therapists in San Diego, CA accepting new patients.
48+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 96%Stress management
  • 96%Depression
  • 92%Relationship issues
  • 92%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 67%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 67%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 56%Cigna
  • 52%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 92%English
  • 23%Spanish
  • 4%French
  • 4%Tagalog
  • 2%Arabic
How they see their clients
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  • 96%In-person or online
  • 4%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 73%Woman
  • 27%Man
License types
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  • 58%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 17%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 10%Clinical Psychologist
  • 8%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 6%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 35%Family therapy
  • 25%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 25%Couples therapy

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