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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Santa Ana, CA

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Santa Ana, CA

Struggling with avoidance, emotional numbness, or trauma reminders? Headway connects Santa Ana clients with 7,902 providers specializing in PTSD treatment, including Written Exposure Therapy and psychoeducation delivered flexibly online or in-person.

Dara Charlton

Dara Charlton

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe healing happens when we feel truly seen, safe, and supported. I help clients move from self criticism to self connection.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Syd Peterson

Syd Peterson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I see therapy as a partnership—one where your voice, values, and lived experience guide the process.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Erika Huguenard

Erika Huguenard

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello, I’m Erika Huguenard, LCSW and I believe that healing begins with feeling seen, understood, and supported exactly where you are. With over 12 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide a compassionate and collaborative space for people navigating trauma, loss, life transitions, and the complex emotions that come with being human.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Krissella Glennon-Boatright

Krissella Glennon-Boatright

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is affirming, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that therapy should feel like a space where you can show up honestly and be met with curiosity and care.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jesus Sandoval

Jesus Sandoval

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and nonjudgmental—I believe in meeting patients where they are and creating a safe space where they feel heard and supported.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Yadira Amial-Cota

Yadira Amial-Cota

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Clovis, CA


“My approach draws from Person-Centered Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, EMDR, Narrative Therapy, CBT, and DBT to meet your unique needs.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Angela Otegbulu

Dr. Angela Otegbulu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Gardena, CA


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and individualized. I take time to understand what you are experiencing...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Yanina Lambert

Yanina Lambert

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Nina, a licensed therapist who is passionate about helping people feel better and live more fulfilling lives. I’ve worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds and offer services in both English and Spanish. My goal is to support your well-being by helping you build skills, navigate challenges, and create healthier, more meaningful relationships.

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

Jennifer Hebdon-Seljestad

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a compassionate, judgment-free space where you can explore your thoughts, process difficult emotions, and safely step into your authentic self.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Erica Metu

Erica Metu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My communication style is warm, empathetic, and collaborative. In sessions, I create a tone that is open and nonjudgmental, so patients feel safe sharing their experiences honestly.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ruben Garcia

Ruben Garcia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Riverside, CA


“Ruben's goal is to create a space where you feel respected, understood, and empowered in your personal healing process.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nyka Saint Jean

Nyka Saint Jean

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative and grounded in partnership because I believe the best care happens when you feel empowered, informed, and genuinely part of every decision.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Robert Jimenez

Robert Jimenez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Seeking help can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate it alone. I'm Robert Jimenez, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience caring for adults from diverse backgrounds. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practice. Together, we'll work to understand what you're experiencing, identify your goals, and develop a treatment plan that supports your long-term well-being. I provide care in both English and Spanish and welcome individuals from all backgrounds, including the LGBTQIA+ community.

PTSD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Tannaz Dabirian

Dr. Tannaz Dabirian

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I bring warmth, insight, and clinical expertise to my work, helping clients navigate life's challenges with greater clarity and resilience.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hue Dang

Hue Dang

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that every person has a unique story, and therapy should be a safe and supportive place to explore that story.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jacinta Aernan

Jacinta Aernan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with over 8 years of clinical experience delivering compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to individuals navigating some of life's most challenging mental health experiences. I provide compassionate, client-centered psychiatric care via telehealth across California, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment through evidence-based therapy and medication management. With a clinical focus, I take a collaborative, personalized approach to help you feel heard, supported, empowered and I am committed to delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive mental health care.

My practice is rooted in a genuine belief that every person, regardless of their diagnosis, background, or life history, deserves high-quality, individualized psychiatric care delivered with dignity and respect. I am a certified trauma-informed specialist with extensive clinical training in Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, OCD, Schizophrenia, Anger Management, Self esteem, Insomnia, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Mood disorders, PTSD Personality disorders, Phobias, Coping skills and offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with supportive counseling for substance use and co-occurring conditions. I diagnose and administer psychotherapeutic treatments and medications to address mental, emotional, and behavioral health disorders, always with the full context of a patient's life at the center of my clinical decision-making.

PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Melissa Johnson

Melissa Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • California


Melissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CA LCSW #130126) who is passionate about helping individuals find better alignment with their values to create a life worth living. Melissa has experience working with trauma (she is trained in EMDR), substance use, anxiety, depression and life transitions. Melissa has worked in the outpatient, intensive outpatient and residential settings since becoming a social worker in 2020. Melissa employs an individualized, eclectic approach including interventions from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to meet the needs of each client. Melissa is passionate about social justice and uses a systems approach that views individual clients in the context of interconnected systems like family, community and society.

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Agnes Cartry-Jacobsen

Agnes Cartry-Jacobsen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I see the therapeutic encounter as a collaborative human-to-human experience that grows in an atmosphere of empathy, mutual respect, and trust.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adriane Pippins

Adriane Pippins

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I value relationships and meeting individuals where they are. I believe that using individuals' strengths and building a relationship are essential to the therapeutic process.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Erika Miranda

Erika Miranda

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have a wide range of experience working with children, families, couples and OB women during the prenatal period.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kanwaldeep Mann

Kanwaldeep Mann

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • Lathrop, CA


“Board-certified psychiatrist in California specializing in child & adolescent psychiatry and addiction psychiatry, with over a decade of experience delivering compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rachel Boyer

Rachel Boyer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Her style is compassionate, grounded, and direct, creating a space where clients feel supported while also encouraged to grow.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Cyronak

Ashley Cyronak

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Ashley Cyronak is a board-certified Family Nurse practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse practitioner who is dedicated, compassionate, and diligent...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Farima Etesamifar

Farima Etesamifar

Therapist

Virtual • California


I help clients navigate life's challenges and achieve greater fulfillment. Whether you're facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or self-esteem concerns, I'm here to support and empower you on your journey toward positive change.

PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nnamdi Ofoeze

Nnamdi Ofoeze

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“With a focus on holistic wellness, I aim to empower my patients to achieve their optimal mental health through therapeutic interventions, medication management, and collaborative treatment planning.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jennifer Stanton Jones

Jennifer Stanton Jones

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring warmth, curiosity, and genuine compassion into my work. I also believe that therapy can be both supportive and practical.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Aroosha Sanchez

Aroosha Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm and collaborative. I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely understood and safe enough to be honest—at your own pace.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erick Magana

Erick Magana

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a safe, collaborative space where you feel heard, and walk away with practical tools, not just insight.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Akira Olsen

Dr. Akira Olsen

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“Her therapeutic approach is rooted in psychodynamic principles, while also integrating evidence-based practices.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Linh Tran

Dr. Linh Tran

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Irvine, CA


“She believes in the healing power of connection and works closely with each client to restore balance, clarity, and self-trust.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Richard Houseal

Richard Houseal

Therapist

Virtual • Sacramento, CA


“My care approach is solution-oriented and short-term, but the results are aimed to be long-term through processing, reframing, and utilizing helpful and productive interventions.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Kristine Johnson

Kristine Johnson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Anderson, CA


“I take an approach of treating the whole person. I believe good mental health involves several factors, including physical health, sleep, nutrition, and social support.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Angela Garbin

Angela Garbin

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I believe successful therapy depends less on theory and more on the quality of the therapeutic relationship.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dian Grier

Dian Grier

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is very collaborative, and I use some humor as I laugh at my own flaws. I think it helps everyone to accept flaws and learn to love themselves.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mohammad Shahisaman

Mohammad Shahisaman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Change happens below the level of language, which is why understanding a pattern so rarely dissolves it...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Alexiis Figueroa

Alexiis Figueroa

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for growth and healing, and I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space for clients.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carlos Espinoza

Carlos Espinoza

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use solution focus therapy which is a future-oriented, goal-directed therapy method that helps client build solutions.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ameerah McMann

Ameerah McMann

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in being real, direct, and compassionate. My approach is solution-focused and spiritually grounded, helping clients not only understand their challenges but also actively move toward healing and growth in a meaningful way.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yesenia Benitez

Yesenia Benitez

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a License Marriage and Family Therapist I believe that your upbringing can really shape up how you precieve the world. It shapes your relationships in both your personal relationships and in your work life. Lets work together in healing that inner child. My approach is nurturing, compassionate and at your pace. I am a psychotherapist with extensive experience working with community based Mental health setting including high level of care population and crisis intervention.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Eric Saenz

Eric Saenz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I've spent my career in communities that don't always get access to quality mental health care — supporting children with developmental disabilities, families in housing crisis, adolescents navigating identity, and men of color who've been told to...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Santa Ana, CA
There are over 123 therapists in Santa Ana, CA accepting new patients.
123+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 91%PTSD
  • 89%Trauma
  • 83%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 75%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 74%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 66%Cigna
  • 58%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 96%English
  • 20%Spanish
  • 3%Farsi
  • 3%Vietnamese
  • 2%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 96%In-person or online
  • 4%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 75%Woman
  • 22%Man
  • 3%Non-binary
License types
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  • 47%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 19%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 17%Nurse Practitioner
  • 10%Clinical Psychologist
  • 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 35%Family therapy
  • 24%Couples therapy
  • 18%Child or adolescent therapy

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