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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in San Mateo, CA

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

In San Mateo, Headway's trauma-informed providers use proven modalities including EMDR, CPT, and exposure therapy to support recovery from PTSD and acute stress. Access care flexibly with virtual or in-person sessions, and many clients save up to 75% on sessions through insurance coverage.

Chally Grundwag

Chally Grundwag

Therapist

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


Hello,

I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist in California. My goal as a therapist is to support you in your journey to regain trust in your unique strengths and overcome life's challenging situations, and help you make your life happier and more meaningful. My style is warm, collaborative, and culturally sensitive.

I have been in practice for over a decade, and work with a wide range of conditions including trauma, depression and complex life transitions.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Sara Mitchell

Dr. Sara Mitchell

Psychologist

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


“Sara believes that when children, youth and young adults receive support from caring, compassionate, and safe adults, they can find a language to express their story and challenges.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Grief or loss, OCD
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Brad Novak

Dr. Brad Novak

Psychiatrist

In-person • 4 mi away • Belmont, CA


Welcome! I specialize in medication management (psychopharmacology) of depression, anxiety disorders, OCD and ADHD of adult patients. I graduated from the Stanford Psychiatry Residency Program in 2004 where I served as chief resident and have been in private practice since 2005. You may learn more about my practice at https://sfpsychiatrylaw.com. Please note that the first appointment is done in my office in Belmont. I talk to prospective clients on the phone before booking the inital intake appointment. I am not able to take all the patients who wish to schedule.

PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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Judith Lucia Albano

Judith Lucia Albano

Therapist

In-person • 9.1 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

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Lucia Moore

Lucia Moore

Therapist

In-person • 14 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
Faauuga Moliga-Puletasi

Faauuga Moliga-Puletasi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2 mi away • Burlingame, 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
Larissa Tam

Larissa Tam

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 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
Dr. Cristina LaFarre

Dr. Cristina LaFarre

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 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 8 insurance carriers
Stephanie Denton

Stephanie Denton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 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 6 insurance carriers

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Samuel Khanukayev

Samuel Khanukayev

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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

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Clementine Brown

Clementine Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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
Dr. Miriam Adrianowicz

Dr. Miriam Adrianowicz

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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
Carie Ann Ylanan

Carie Ann Ylanan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 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
Camille Lendormy

Camille Lendormy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“My approach to providing care includes empathetic listening, unconditional positive regard, transparency and radical curiosity.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Thomas Browne

Dr. Thomas Browne

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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
Austin Nystrom

Austin Nystrom

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I utilize a holistic approach that embraces one's intersections and addresses mental, emotional, and somatic (bodily) experiences.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Reina Turner

Reina Turner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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
Dr. Benjamin Molland

Dr. Benjamin Molland

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I believe that understanding how your past shapes your current patterns — in relationships, in your sense of self, in the ways you get stuck — is the foundation for lasting change.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lukas Novak

Lukas Novak

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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 3 insurance carriers

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Svetlana Tikhonova

Svetlana Tikhonova

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Los Altos, CA


“I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and I try to create a safe space where even the most uncomfortable topics and life experiences are welcome to be seen and understood with respect.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Barclay Kenyon

Barclay Kenyon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 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 8 insurance carriers
Andrea Bass

Andrea Bass

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 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 3 insurance carriers
Alecia Singer

Alecia Singer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 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
Jim Torrens

Jim Torrens

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 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
Hong Zhang

Hong Zhang

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Los Altos, CA


“My specialty is the multicultural treatment of adolescents and adults with anxiety, grief, loss, and trauma.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kristina Kenyon

Kristina Kenyon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 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
Melody Claiborne

Melody Claiborne

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 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
Jean-Frederic Aboudarham

Jean-Frederic Aboudarham

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Mountain View, CA


“I believe that the most part of our daily feelings and emotional states are driven by our thoughts, conscious and unconscious...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erik Kahn

Erik Kahn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 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
Dr. Meghan Fuller

Dr. Meghan Fuller

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 19 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
Jessica Mendoza-Miranda

Jessica Mendoza-Miranda

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Oakland, CA


Well, well, well. You finally decided to look for some help. If you want to know more about what I offer, scroll down :)

If you are reading this, I imagine that you are having a hard time or maybe you are looking to make some changes in your life. I love working with young adults to find their passion in life, remove blocks that are keeping them from being their most awesome selves and learn to live the life they have always dreamed of.

Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Connor ( Ryn Mulhern ) Benefield

Connor ( Ryn Mulhern ) Benefield

Therapist

In-person • 18 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
Laya Fatemeh Jamali

Laya Fatemeh Jamali

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 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
Eli Benway

Eli Benway

Therapist

In-person • 18 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 2 insurance carriers
Mark Abelson

Mark Abelson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 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
Katherine Mancera

Katherine Mancera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 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
Claudia Andrade

Claudia Andrade

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Oakland, CA


“As a Mexican and bicultural therapist, I understand how culture, family, identity, and life experiences can shape the way we see ourselves and the world around us.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robyn Medcalf

Robyn Medcalf

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Los Altos, CA


“With over 35 years of experience, Robyn is a warm and seasoned guide dedicated to helping people find healing and hope.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gabriel Thibaut De Maisieres

Gabriel Thibaut De Maisieres

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 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
Dr. Maytal Shalev-Eylath

Dr. Maytal Shalev-Eylath

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Los Altos, CA


“I believe therapy can help you develop a different relationship with yourself, not simply understand why you feel the way you do, but experience greater freedom and choice in how you respond.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of San Mateo, CA
There are over 44 therapists in San Mateo, CA accepting new patients.
44+
Average years in practice
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12 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 95%Trauma
  • 93%Stress management
  • 93%Depression
  • 89%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 93%Aetna
  • 59%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 50%Providence Health Plan
  • 48%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 39%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 9%Spanish
  • 7%Hebrew
  • 5%French
  • 5%Mandarin
How they see their clients
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  • 89%In-person or online
  • 11%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 64%Woman
  • 30%Man
  • 7%Non-binary
License types
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  • 52%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 18%Clinical Psychologist
  • 14%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 7%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
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  • 98%Individual therapy
  • 27%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 25%Family therapy
  • 18%Couples therapy

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