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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in San Francisco, CA

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

Headway provides accessible trauma and PTSD therapy across San Francisco's diverse neighborhoods including the Mission, Financial District, and Sunset District. Work with providers trained in Exposure Therapy, Relaxation Training, and DBT skills to process trauma and rebuild stability.

Samuel Khanukayev

Samuel Khanukayev

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 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, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alecia Singer

Alecia Singer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.4 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 with. 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 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Cristina LaFarre

Dr. Cristina LaFarre

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 1.5 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 10 insurance carriers
Kristina Kenyon

Kristina Kenyon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.7 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
Judith Lucia Albano

Judith Lucia Albano

Therapist

In-person • 2.1 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I bring a real, attentive, and compassionate presence to therapy. I value building trust and creating a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Siobhán Cassidy

Siobhán Cassidy

Therapist

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


“I approach everyone as a fellow human & use my bubbly personality, genuine curiosity, & compassion to develop rapport.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Thomas Browne

Dr. Thomas Browne

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 1.2 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 9 insurance carriers
Jennifer Warburg

Jennifer Warburg

Therapist

In-person • 1.4 mi away • San Francisco, CA


Welcome, I'm Jenn. I am glad you are here. Slowing down and considering your own support can be difficult for many of the folks I work with, and you’ve taken the first step.

My clients tend to be smart, quirky, thoughtful, community-minded professionals. They are also often perfectionists who expect a lot from themselves. Anxiety, depression, dissatisfaction in work and relationships, and burnout can arise when you relate to yourself critically or chronically minimize your own needs.

A licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I offer depth-oriented and practical therapy to help you feel delight in life again. I welcome your present challenges, lifetime of experiences, and unique inner world and offer a space where even the most confusing and distressing subjects are met with warmth and intelligence. I model and support you in relating to yourself with clear eyes and compassion. When you are this way with yourself, you better connect with your own wisdom and make more confident and kind choices in your relationships and career.

Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carie Ann Ylanan

Carie Ann Ylanan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • <1 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 10 insurance carriers
Jim Torrens

Jim Torrens

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.8 mi away • San Francisco, CA


I have found a calling that allows me to bring my full self – head, heart, and soul – to my work.

I found this calling after a fulfilling career in social services. In addition to working as a teacher, program manager, policy advocate, and peer counselor, I have also married, raised a family, coached youth sports, and pursued mindful self-care, creativity, and personal growth.

I earned my Bachelor’s in English from Harvard and my Master’s in Counseling Psychology from The Wright Institute.

Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Faauuga Moliga-Puletasi

Faauuga Moliga-Puletasi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.7 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I am direct, warm, and genuinely invested in the people I work with. Therapy with me feels like a real conversation — not a performance, not a checklist, and never a one-size-fits-all approach.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lucia Moore

Lucia Moore

Therapist

In-person • 2.1 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I use a warm approach by incorporating empathetic listening and authentic affirmative communication.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Clementine Brown

Clementine Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.5 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I use a Liberation Psychology approach which means we often explore how we have internalized society's oppressive systems and how we can get you as free as possible from internalized and external forms of oppression.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Denton

Stephanie Denton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <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 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dong Bui

Dong Bui

Therapist

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


I'm an LCSW and been in private practice since 2019. Most of my experience is in community mental health, supporting symptom management of trauma, depression and anxiety.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melody Claiborne

Melody Claiborne

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.7 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 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Udor

Sarah Udor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 7.8 mi away • Sausalito, CA


“My expertise is in delivering comprehensive healthcare that addresses both physical and psychological aspects of wellness.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Claire Neumann

Claire Neumann

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.8 mi away • Oakland, CA


I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (NY & CA) with an MSW from NYU and a BA in Communications from Northwestern. With 14 years as a professional actor and teaching artist, I incorporate creativity into my eclectic therapeutic approach, which includes CBT, mindfulness, expressive arts, and psychodynamics. I specialize in supporting clients with anxiety, depression, identity exploration, relational challenges, and personal growth.

Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jen Leland

Jen Leland

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.8 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“I especially love working with young adults, organizers, health care workers, creatives, and outsiders who carry a lot for others, feel deeply, and courageously seek support.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Katherine Mancera

Katherine Mancera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 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
Paul Oglesby

Paul Oglesby

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 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
Eli Benway

Eli Benway

Therapist

In-person • 8.9 mi away • Oakland, CA


“I'm passionate about working with adults from marginalized communities, and I have a particular affinity for supporting queer and trans folks.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Meghan Fuller

Dr. Meghan Fuller

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 10 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 3 insurance carriers
Laurel Fujii

Laurel Fujii

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“I work with Asian American and mixed-race BIPOC adults, and I specialize in racial trauma, PTSD, intergenerational conflict, career burn out, and identity.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erik Kahn

Erik Kahn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9 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
Elise Holland

Elise Holland

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • Mill Valley, CA


“I tailor my approach to best serve my clients, using various modalities to support them such as Internal Family Systems, Eye-Movement Densitization and Reprocessing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Cheri Hui-Meng Tsai

Cheri Hui-Meng Tsai

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 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 11 insurance carriers
Lauren Purcell

Lauren Purcell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“I bring compassion, presence and acceptance to my work with clients. I am trained in EMDR, a powerful treatment tool to help resolve trauma.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Mark Abelson

Mark Abelson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.6 mi away • Oakland, CA


Hi, I'm Mark.


I work with adolescents, teens, young adults, and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, anger, and relationships.


If you feel overwhelmed by emotions, we can face these challenges together with a good plan and the right tools. I have a lot of experience working with neurodiversity, anxiety, and self-harm.


Therapy can expand and strengthen your network of support, especially during difficult times. Reach out today--I'd love to answer any questions and share more.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Larissa Tam

Larissa Tam

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.7 mi away • Alameda, CA


“My practice is rooted in creating a safe, compassionate, and neurodiversity-affirming space where clients can explore their emotions, build resilience, and develop practical skills for daily life.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Laya Fatemeh Jamali

Laya Fatemeh Jamali

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.7 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
Sandra Berger

Sandra Berger

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“My approach is depth-oriented, using a systemic lens to help clients work toward meaningful life goals while strengthening their capacity for connection.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gabriel Thibaut De Maisieres

Gabriel Thibaut De Maisieres

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 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
Camille Lendormy

Camille Lendormy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.4 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I have historically served first-generation clients experiencing anxiety and depression; this work, at times, has included processing about emotionally immature parents and caregivers from different generations.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Bella Lurie

Bella Lurie

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 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 12 insurance carriers
Nicole Duncan

Nicole Duncan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Corte Madera, CA


“My warm, collaborative approach creates an atmosphere where you can feel seen, heard, and supported.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Mimi Olavarrieta

Mimi Olavarrieta

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Mill Valley, CA


“I bring a warm, thoughtful, and relational style to therapy, and I care deeply about creating a space where people feel genuinely seen and understood.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Anna O'Connor

Anna O'Connor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 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, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Andrea Javorkova-Adams

Andrea Javorkova-Adams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 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
Aida Curtis

Aida Curtis

Therapist

In-person • 11 mi away • Albany, CA


I have had over ten years of training in a variety of somatic therapy approaches. I received my BA in Anthropology at the University of Georgia, and a MA in Counseling Psychotherapy from California Institute of Integral Studies. I've published and presented internationally on themes of embodiment, culture, ancestral memory, and gender. My research on embodiment and culture was published in in the volume Moveable Gardens: Itineraries and Sanctuaries of Remembrance in 2021.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, 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 San Francisco, CA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of San Francisco, CA
There are over 48 therapists in San Francisco, CA accepting new patients.
48+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 98%Trauma
  • 96%Stress management
  • 96%Depression
  • 90%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 96%Aetna
  • 54%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 46%Providence Health Plan
  • 38%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 38%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 13%Spanish
  • 6%French
  • 4%Hebrew
  • 4%Russian
How they see their clients
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  • 88%In-person or online
  • 13%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 71%Woman
  • 23%Man
  • 6%Non-binary
License types
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  • 63%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 15%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 8%Clinical Psychologist
  • 8%Nurse Practitioner
  • 4%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 98%Individual therapy
  • 33%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 27%Family therapy
  • 21%Couples therapy

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