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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Thousand Oaks, CA

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Thousand Oaks, CA

In Thousand Oaks, Headway offers compassionate PTSD and trauma therapy from providers experienced in emotional self-regulation, grounding techniques, and exposure-based treatment. Many providers have next-day availability, and free consultations are available to help you find the right fit.

Margaret Brako

Margaret Brako

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Berkeley, CA, and I’ve worked in mental health care since 2012. My background includes community-based work, trauma-informed care, and leadership in training and clinical development. I earned my MSW from NYU and specialize in treating anxiety, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions. I enjoy working with adults navigating changes - career shifts, identity questions, or simply trying to feel more at home in themselves. Clients often say they feel safe, understood, and more at ease after we talk. I believe therapy works best with a good sense of humor - even in hard sessions, there’s room for relief and laughter.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Saima Hanif

Saima Hanif

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe in collaborative treatment planning, meaning your voice and preferences remain central to every decision we make.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Hua Zhong

Hua Zhong

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Jose, CA


“As a bilingual therapist offering services in both English and Mandarin Chinese, I am passionate about making therapy accessible and culturally responsive for diverse communities.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Holly Shannon

Holly Shannon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“My goal isn't to "fix" you—you're not broken. Instead, I'm here to help you understand your conditions, develop effective coping strategies, and build the fulfilling life you deserve.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Allie Masterson

Allie Masterson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I emphasize the power of genuine human connection. We'll create a deeply relational space where you are the expert in your life.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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Jasmine Maniti

Jasmine Maniti

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“I pair clinical expertise with a deep conviction that every person deserves excellent mental health care offered with genuine warmth, compassion, and respect.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Misty Steffen

Misty Steffen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Beverly Hills, CA


“At the core of my practice is authentic partnership, showing up for every client with genuine warmth, deep respect, and real interest in who they are.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Yamileth Rivas

Yamileth Rivas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am impassioned about accompanying others on their journey toward mental health and wellness. I focus on meeting clients where they are and transmitting my care.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

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Marina Berkman

Marina Berkman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My communication style is calm, friendly, and supportive, while also being appropriately direct when needed.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Erick Figueroa

Erick Figueroa

Therapist

Virtual • California


Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, disconnected, or searching for greater meaning and direction. I work with adults who want to understand themselves more deeply and move toward a life that feels more purposeful and aligned. People often find their way to me while navigating anxiety, depression, grief, major life transitions, or deeper questions about identity and purpose.

As a bilingual and bicultural therapist, I offer sessions in both English and Spanish, and I'm committed to creating a space where you feel genuinely respected, understood, and at home.

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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Stephanie Patrick-Calvillo

Stephanie Patrick-Calvillo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fresno, CA


“I specialize in treating adults and adolescents dealing with serious mental illness, including mood disorders, depressive disorders, anxiety, psychotic disorders, ADHD, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance use disorders, and geriatric...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 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
Cesar Brijandez

Cesar Brijandez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is eclectic and collaborative, rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused principles...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 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
Paola Leon

Paola Leon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a Latina, first generation female who specializes in Children, Teens and Young adults up to 30 yrs old who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, difficulty navigating life transitions, trauma attachment wounds and more.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leslie Gluck

Leslie Gluck

Therapist

Virtual • California


I specialize in helping Women at all stages of life. I have extensive experience working with clients on their relationships. I have additional clinical training in substance abuse, disordered eating, perinatal mood disorders and parenting issues.

Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Cylystina Nevel

Cylystina Nevel

Therapist

Virtual • California


Some seasons of life ask more of you than you ever expected, and somewhere along the way you stopped feeling like yourself. I work with teens, parents, and adults who are moving through anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and the heavy stretches that come with big life transitions. I care deeply about supporting LGBTQIA+ and transgender clients, and families who want to understand and show up for one another a little better. So much of this work is simply remembering that you do not have to carry any of it alone.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dejanae McCarthy

Dejanae McCarthy

Therapist

Virtual • Fresno, CA


“I enjoy working with BIPOC women and supporting clients navigating perfectionism, burnout, people pleasing, grief/loss, and anxiety or stress.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
John Schempf

John Schempf

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I've focused on providing care to individuals/couples/families experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, crises, substance abuse and anger management.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Victoria Cole

Victoria Cole

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have years of experience working with survivors of abuse, religious trauma and relational betrayal.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pritpal Sidhu

Pritpal Sidhu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to provide a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and supported.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jazmin Cohen

Jazmin Cohen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic style is working collaboratively with you and empowering you to change your unwanted feelings and behaviors.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Andrew Sutherland

Andrew Sutherland

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi! I'm andrew (Drew) Sutherland. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist focusing on helping people feel better day to day, month to month, or year to year. Do you feel like you should be enjoying life more? Do thoughts of the past or images from a future keep you from moving forward with the things you want to do? Do you feel as if you are a passenger in your life rather than the one driving action, growth, change, and happiness? I understand. I felt the same way before I began my mental health journey. I use a client centered approach and tailor my work to what you need. You are in the driver's seat. Together, we will collaboratively work to help you become what you have only imagined.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Men's issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ese Ogbetuo

Ese Ogbetuo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Montclair, CA


“I use a holistic approach in managing various disorders enabling individuals to maintain a healthy lifestyle...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rashea Murphy

Rashea Murphy

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, and I've been working in mental health since I was in my twenties — over 20 years, most recently within LA County public service. I'm now building a private practice focused on adults who are actively choosing to be in therapy. I see clients via telehealth throughout California.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Crystal Flores

Dr. Crystal Flores

Psychologist

Virtual • Moreno Valley, CA


“I understand that the most important factor for successful psychotherapy is the therapeutic relationship.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Stephanie Farokhi

Stephanie Farokhi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a collaborative, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robert Garcia

Robert Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • Redding, CA


You may have held doubts about talk therapy and perhaps are thinking therapy may not work at all for what you are dealing with. Psychotherapy like all science is continually changing. Both new and long held approaches to well-being are vast. I invite you to consider Brainspotting before you rule out therapy entirely. My role as a Brainspotting clinician is to offer you support, as you discover your innate capacity for positive self change. I specialize in trauma focused therapy, specializing in treating anxiety disorders. I focus on various forms of addiction, OCD, behavioral issues, depression, bi-polar and mood disorders.

I am a masters level trained Brainspotting clinician and a U.S. Army veteran. I believe in facilitating change in a supportive environment, following and observing your amazing capacity to heal from trauma in your therapeutic work. I work with veterans, first-responders, and other populations struggling with unresolved trauma and anxiety disorders.

Your unique circumstances are to be understood, honored respected and explored in a judgement free, supportive and caring environment. The issues that you bring into therapy remain entirely up to you. I will listen to your wants and needs; joining you on the journey towards your desired sense of well-being.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Racheal Aneke

Racheal Aneke

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is not just to reduce symptoms, but to help you feel well, stable, and connected to your life again.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sunyata Ono

Sunyata Ono

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy integrates psychodynamic principles with a strong emphasis on mindfulness practices.”
Trauma, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robert Aguilar

Robert Aguilar

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi there, my name is Robert and I'm a bilingual marriage and family therapist with over 40+ years specializing in depression, anxiety and relationship issues. Let's schedule a consultation to see if we're a good fit!

I've also been a Registered Nurse for 15 years and my experience and training covers chronic medical and psychiatric conditions and its impact on the individual and family.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Poonlarp Lurslurchachai

Poonlarp Lurslurchachai

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I specialize in medication management. I work with individuals dealing with ADHD, mood dysregulation, depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and insomnia.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kianna Romero

Kianna Romero

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I have experience working with minority populations, mainly with the Latinx community as well as LGBTQIA+ community.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jerry Kao

Jerry Kao

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Specializing in depression, anxiety, and navigating life's challenges, I offer a caring and compassionate approach to therapy.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Victoria Johnk

Victoria Johnk

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a highly skilled therapist with a strong focus on trauma therapy, substance abuse, and mental health. I hold dual licensure as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and as an Associate Clinical Counselor. My educational background includes a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from William Jessup University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Child Development from California State University, Chico.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Oladunni Amiri

Oladunni Amiri

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe every person's story is unique, and my approach focuses on uncovering the root causes of mental health struggles like anxiety, ADHD, trauma, & depression.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Mirlande Amazan

Mirlande Amazan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to engage each client in a warm, non-judgmental environment to allow one to share authentically, with an expected outcome of growth and healing.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Francesca Mephors

Francesca Mephors

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I take the time to understand my patients' needs and concerns, and I will work with you to develop a treatment plan that is tailored to you as an individual.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Direct, Energetic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Erica Threet

Erica Threet

Therapist

Virtual • California


If anxiety, depression, or the weight of past trauma has started to feel like it's steering your life instead of you, that's exactly where I do my best work. I'm Erica, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and I think of myself as your therapeutic GPS — you set the destination, and I help you find the route. I work with children, teens, adults, and couples, and I bring genuine respect, real-world knowledge, and yes, some humor to every session, because feeling comfortable with your therapist actually matters for getting better.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Lizbeth Benavides

Lizbeth Benavides

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that every person has the capacity for growth, healing, and resilience, regardless of where they are in their journey.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Thousand Oaks, CA
There are over 41 therapists in Thousand Oaks, CA accepting new patients.
41+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 93%Relationship issues
  • 90%Trauma
  • 88%Stress management
  • 88%Family issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 56%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 54%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 49%Cigna
  • 49%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 93%English
  • 12%Spanish
  • 7%Farsi
  • 2%American Sign Language
  • 2%Armenian
How they see their clients
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  • 95%In-person or online
  • 5%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 68%Woman
  • 29%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 76%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 10%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 7%Clinical Psychologist
  • 2%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 2%Medical Doctor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 41%Family therapy
  • 34%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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