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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Santa Monica, CA
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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Santa Monica, CA
Headway supports Santa Monica individuals working through complex trauma with providers experienced in EMDR, relaxation training, and emotion regulation strategies. With 7,375 licensed providers available and appointments as soon as next day, you can begin your trauma recovery journey with flexible scheduling and insurance-covered sessions.
“My approach to therapy focuses on empathy and compassion, insight and empowerment to help my clients live more gratifying lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“She champions a safe and evidenced based practice and treats her patients with respect as they are a partner in the treatment and recovery process.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“When you come into my office, I will ask you to tell me where it hurts, and I will help you be very honest with yourself.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My practice is grounded in compassion and strengths-based principles, and I firmly believe in the power of community and connection as pathways to healing and personal growth.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe in a client-centered approach, tailoring my interventions to meet each client's unique needs and goals.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“There is no ideal client: My purpose as your therapist is meet you where you are at in life and move forward with you on your journey.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“With the help of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, through a trauma-informed lens and humanistic-integrative approach, I assist individuals in identifying tools and skills that can enhance their quality of daily living.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is to get to know my clients very well and then to help them get to know themselves very well: to help them determine what they truly want -- not what they think they should want -- for their lives, for their relationships,...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
I'm a therapist offering in-person sessions in the Thousand Oaks area of Southern California, and telehealth to folks throughout California. I decided to become a therapist after many years of working in corporate America, and I have a Master's in Clinical Psychology and LMFT license.
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach blends compassion with evidence-based strategies. We'll look at practical tools for managing focus, organization, and procrastination...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I know that seeking therapy can be scary! It is my desire to help you feel relaxed, understand what to expect...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I work as a collaborator with you in an honest, truthful and transparent process to achieving the best you can be.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
My expertise is in child and adolescent anxiety reduction, OCD, autism and ADHD. My goal is to provide education to kids and their parents about anxiety and related and co-occurring conditions. I also frequently treat phobias, separation anxiety, emotion regulation issues, school refusal, learning disabilities, trauma, giftedness and 2e.
I am also experienced in helping adults and children navigate issues related to divorce including coparenting, custody planning, divorce navigation from considering separation (discernment) through divorce mediation/proceedings to post judgment. I also have expertise in helping adults navigate post separation abuse, domestic violence and coercive control.
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I use a strengths based approach to empower you to process negative thoughts and emotions, and tap into internal and external resources to maximize coping and thriving.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, OCD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is warm, holistic, and trauma-informed, recognizing that our past experiences, relationships, and nervous system all play a role in how we feel today.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“My basic philosophy about therapy is that it's not so much about getting rid of something than it is about seeing it with new eyes.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I prioritize healing past emotional wounds and empowering clients to apply newly acquired skills, unique abilities, and newfound insights for ongoing personal growth toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is warm, collaborative, and insight-oriented. I focus on helping clients understand the deeper patterns behind their emotions and relationships while building practical tools for everyday life.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that people are capable of creating positive changes in their lives when they feel heard, understood, and respected.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I support you in working through past events, discovering your true self, and learning new skills to empower you.”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My belief is that the "psyche yearns to heal itself". Learning to slow down and pay mindful attention...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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If you are looking to become a better, happier, and healthier person and would like to gain a deeper understanding and love for yourself and others, I can help you. Psychotherapy can improve the quality of your life and/or manage more serious issues such as depression, anxiety, and grief. The process focuses on comfortably connecting with you in a confidential and empathetic, therapeutic setting.
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Clients often tell me they feel safe, seen, and supported. I believe in meeting you where you are, walking with you at your own pace, and honoring your unique story.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I am passionate about working with creative professionals, highly sensitive & neurodivergent people navigating identity issues, trauma, anxiety, self doubt and burn out.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“We all deserve a place to talk with someone who we know will not judge or shame us, but instead walk along side us, holding hope and strength until we can hold it ourselves.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My hope for clients after session is to have built a better understanding of their situation/situations and themselves so that they can practice more of the skills and tools learned in session to move in a direction that is more adaptable and...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe healing begins when we acknowledge all the parts of who we are: the dutiful part, the exhausted part, the part that carries shame, and the part that was never given permission to grieve.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Treatment focus is client centered and inclusive of cultural considerations as we navigate Cognitive Behavioral techniques...”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Working therapeutically with teenagers, young adults and their families for over a decade has been motivating.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is supportive, practical, and strength based. I draw from CBT, DBT skills, and EMDR to help clients manage stress, reduce negative self-talk, build emotional awareness, and improve relationships.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I am a recently licensed counseling psychologist with extensive training and experience in psychotherapy, assessment, and psychology research. I have provided individual, couples, and group therapy at the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center (now LGBT Center), the Los Angeles VA, the Boston VA, and Enki Health Services. I have enjoyed training and supervising student therapists at the University of West Georgia and the University of Redlands. I also teach psychology at UCLA Extension. In general, I am curious about the the human mind and I am dedicated to help others who are struggling.
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Roy builds relationships with clients that can make an impact in improving quality of life, achieving goals, and improving stability for mental health.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“For over two decades, I have enjoyed helping people work through relational challenges, anxiety, grief, depression, life transitions, and spiritual issues so they can find their joy in life again!”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Stan's goal is to build upon current strengths to assist clients in the healing and growth processes.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with high-achieving women who appear successful on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly exhausted beneath the surface.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I offer serious help that doesn't take itself too seriously! I use warmth and sometimes humor to meet you where you are without judgement.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I value guiding and empowering clients to dive deep into their experiences to gain insights that target and heal problems at their root to gain relief.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I lean on psychodynamic, attachment, trauma-informed, and mind-body theoretical orientations as my framework, and borrow interventions from a variety of therapies tailored to my clients, including ACT, CBT, somatic therapy, EFT, and others.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I utilize CBT as a base therapy and multiple trauma therapies including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and TRIP (Trauma Regulation Integration Process).”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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