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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Sherman Oaks, CA


Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Sherman Oaks, CA
Sherman Oaks residents struggling with trauma, PTSD, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts can access specialized providers on Headway. Our therapists use evidence-based approaches like EMDR and Prolonged Exposure to support your healing journey, with many sessions covered by insurance at minimal cost.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years experience in behavioral healthcare. My career has led me to work in a wide variety of settings with diverse clientele. Right now, I primarily work with individuals who struggle to manage symptoms related to depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. However, I also have experience working with a wide array of issues that include, addiction, psychosis, trauma, self-esteem, and more.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have a passion for all folks from all walks of life, with most of my experience being with teenagers, young adults, and older adults. I approach all clients as their own individual experts while serving as a guide. Some focus areas have been Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, life transitions, addiction, parenthood, and postpartum challenges
Clients should know that I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where they can feel safe to be themselves. I specialize in working with women, adolescents, and children, as well as individuals impacted by the child welfare system, including foster care, adoption, and family separation. I understand how trauma, attachment disruptions, and life transitions can shape emotions, relationships, and self-worth.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and practical. I aim to help clients feel heard and understood while also offering tools and strategies they can use in their daily lives. I tailor therapy to each client’s unique needs and developmental stage, meeting them where they are and moving at a pace that feels comfortable.
I value building strong, trusting relationships and believe that healing happens through connection, insight, and consistent support. My goal is to help clients strengthen resilience, gain clarity, and feel more confident navigating life’s challenges.
My name is William Dexter I am a LMFT licensed marriage family therapist. I am devoted to the health, well-being, and safety of clients and have lived a clean and sober lifestyle for over thirty years. My approach to therapy is to focus on relationships with yourself, with others, and with your Higher Power or GOD as you understand him. I believe the problem is not knowing who you are, and the solution is finding out who you are.
Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist serving clients in California. I specialize in helping people struggling with anxiety and depression, trauma, life transitions, and grief. I primarily use experiential therapy modalities (Internal Family Systems, AEDP, Coherence Therapy, etc.) that focus on deeper work to address the root causes of clients' struggles. I help people gain more clarity and confidence and feel more peaceful and balanced inside.
Provides services from holistic and spiritual lens in addition to a cognitive behavioral approach.
About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD located within 20 miles of Sherman Oaks, CA



- 99%Anxiety
- 93%Trauma
- 91%Relationship issues
- 91%Depression
- 84%Family issues

- 98%Aetna
- 64%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 61%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 44%Providence Health Plan
- 43%Cigna

- 95%English
- 15%Spanish
- 5%Armenian
- 4%Farsi
- 2%French

- 97%In-person or online
- 3%In-person only

- 72%Woman
- 27%Man
- 1%Non-binary

- 61%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 16%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 10%Clinical Psychologist
- 7%Nurse Practitioner
- 5%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

- 99%Individual therapy
- 35%Family therapy
- 26%Couples therapy
- 15%Child or adolescent therapy
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