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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Vista, CA

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Vista, CA

In Vista, Headway offers flexible trauma therapy options combining modalities like exposure therapy, relaxation training, and DBT skills to support your healing journey. Our network of 7,656 providers includes specialists in PTSD, acute stress, and complex trauma available for consultations.

Elma Samantha Quintero

Elma Samantha Quintero

Therapist

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


“I believe you are the expert of your own story—my role is to walk alongside you with compassion, encouragement, and respect.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Natalie Campbell

Natalie Campbell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.5 mi away • Vista, CA


Hi I'm Natalie and I want to help you build a life that feels authentic and purposeful. Do you feel like you’re navigating life on autopilot, and have difficulty showing up for your work, your relationships, or yourself? You may find yourself caught in cycles of people-pleasing or seeking external validation, only to end up feeling drained and unfulfilled. If you feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, know that you don’t have to navigate this alone. In our sessions, we’ll move beyond the 'what' to understand the roots of your struggle while building practical, compassionate strategies to help you reclaim your confidence and advocate for your needs.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Grant Horner

Dr. Grant Horner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.8 mi away • Carlsbad, CA


“I have a holistic approach to therapy believing all areas of our life (mental, emotional, spiritual, physical, sexual) are connected and impact our overall mental health.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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Shaliss Padilla Lmft

Shaliss Padilla Lmft

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.1 mi away • San Marcos, CA


I am Shaliss Padilla MA, LMFT, the Founder, CEO and Clinical Supervisor of group private practice MindbodyologyTM. I am also a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology. In addition, I am a Holistic Psychotherapist, (or what I have coined a MindbodyologistTM), also a Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Specialist. I offer live and online support groups and workshops for survivors of narcissitic abuse and toxic relationships.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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Ronda Jacobs Lmft

Ronda Jacobs Lmft

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.1 mi away • San Marcos, CA


I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Lead Clinician. I received my Master of Arts from Western Kentucky University have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1996 and provided services in child welfare settings involving abused and neglected children and parents who experienced addiction, trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety. I also have years of experience working in a private practice setting, working with teens, adults, couples and active duty military. I also specialize in treating trauma and PTSD using EMDR.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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Ashley Azin

Ashley Azin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.1 mi away • San Marcos, CA


“I strive to make each one of my clients feel seen, heard, and unconditionally accepted throughout every session.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Nicole Allison

Nicole Allison

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.8 mi away • Carlsbad, CA


“I offer unconditional positive regard to my clients and meet them where they're at to promote healing and growth.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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Roberto Netter

Roberto Netter

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 5 mi away • Carlsbad, CA


“My job is to listen very carefully and accompany you as we uncover the sources of your pain and the patterns of beliefs that need correction.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jesus Velazquez

Jesus Velazquez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.2 mi away • Escondido, CA


“I use an integrative approach grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Adlerian principles, helping clients understand how thoughts, behaviors, and life experiences shape their current challenges while working toward meaningful,...”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Angela Klein

Dr. Angela Klein

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 6.8 mi away • Carlsbad, CA


“I specialize in empirically validated approaches for disordered eating, self-harm, suicidality, borderline personality disorder (BPD), and pervasive anxiety and mood disorders, in adolescents, families, adults, and couples.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Leslie Weinstein

Leslie Weinstein

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Encinitas, CA


“My practice is most likely different than what traditional therapy looks like. Integrating an existential approach with a psychodynamic lens, CBT, and EMDR, we will laugh, we will be real, we will work toward change.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Klaudia Mayer

Klaudia Mayer

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 6.7 mi away • Carlsbad, CA


“My care is integrative, trauma-informed, and deeply human. I blend clinical insight with an understanding that healing is not just about managing symptoms, but about listening to what they're asking of us.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

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Jacob Sadan

Jacob Sadan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Encinitas, CA


“I bring genuine curiosity, directness, and yes, humor into sessions — because healing doesn't have to feel like homework.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Sean Harris

Dr. Sean Harris

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Cardiff, CA


“My approach to therapy is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on integrating Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) principles.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

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Gabriel Davis

Gabriel Davis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Fallbrook, CA


“My approach is rooted in supporting clients to reconnect deeply with their authentic selves, fostering renewed health, and rediscovering a sense of purpose and connection.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sue Shrinkle-Emmons

Sue Shrinkle-Emmons

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Encinitas, CA


“I truly believe the relationship you and I will develop is the most important catalyst for change, so I make sure to foster connection and create safety in the therapy room.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Identity issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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Megan Aguirre

Megan Aguirre

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.3 mi away • San Marcos, CA


“I lead with genuineness and meet you where you are by using a holistic perspective that accounts for the relationships and circumstances in your life that are impacting you.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kyle Glover

Dr. Kyle Glover

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Therapy can be more than "getting by"—it can be about opening space for freedom, meaning, and the life you truly want to live.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Little

Jennifer Little

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I grew up as a caretaker for my single mother who suffered from mental health issues. She committed suicide when I was only fifteen...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

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Troy Nickell

Troy Nickell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Solana Beach, CA


“I really love helping people identify purpose and create a clear and simple way to reach their goals, for the betterment of themselves and those around them.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Sharmin Nabi

Dr. Sharmin Nabi

Psychiatrist

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


“My approach combines evidence-based medication management with psychodynamic and supportive principles.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Denise Ross

Denise Ross

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Del Mar, CA


“With over 25 years of experience, I use a mix of practical, supportive approaches that meet you where you are.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Lara Dye

Dr. Lara Dye

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Encinitas, CA


“I utilize several therapeutic 'tools' which help my client to decrease unhealthy relationship behaviors and increase healthy attachment...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Gemma Holmes

Gemma Holmes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Temecula, CA


“For 10+ years, I have sought to improve the lives of youth struggling with issues as varied as housing displacement, gender identity, suicidal ideation, & anger management...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mark Manley

Mark Manley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Temecula, CA


Sometimes a thoughtful conversation with the right person can make all the difference. As an experienced therapist, husband, and father, I bring both professional training and real-life wisdom to help people navigate life’s challenges. Over many years of both life and clinical work, I’ve had the privilege of helping people move through difficult seasons, gain clarity, and reconnect with their strengths. Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you’re returning after time away, it’s normal to feel uncertain. Our first conversation is simply a starting point. I often work with people facing life transitions, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck, seeking clarity and a practical path forward. Together, we’ll slow things down, understand what’s happening, and identify steps that help move you forward. If you are going through a difficult season, you don't have to navigate it alone.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Soraya Behbehani

Soraya Behbehani

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your inner world and reconnect with your natural capacity for healing.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Roger Brian Storrs

Dr. Roger Brian Storrs

Psychologist

In-person • 21 mi away • San Diego, CA


“The foundation of my training comes from Neo-Freudian thinking and practice, holding an optimistic view of personality development.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sabrina Crispin

Sabrina Crispin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Temecula, CA


Life can feel heavy sometimes, and you don't have to sort through everything on your own. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, stress, burnout, or a season of change, therapy can be a place to slow down and make sense of what's been coming up for you.

I work with adults who want support feeling more balance, more connected to themselves, and better able to manage the challenges in front of them. I also support women through pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, and other meaningful life transitions.

My goal is to create a space that feels comfortable, supportive, and real. We'll talk through what's been difficult, identify what may be keeping you stuck, and work together toward changes that feel manageable and meaningful in your everyday life.

Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lora Daniel

Lora Daniel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Temecula, CA


“I am a compassionate and collaborative therapist who works with children, teens, young adults, adults, and families.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mika Heinonen

Mika Heinonen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Temecula, CA


Hey there—I'm Mika, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who's here for real talk and real support for adults and teens right here in Southern California. I've spent years helping people work through tough life events like trauma, addictions, ADHD, burnout from high-pressure jobs, anxiety, depression, and rocky relationships. What I love most is seeing folks step into their strength and build the life they want—I'm here to walk that path with you, no judgment, just genuine care.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Stephanie Massey

Stephanie Massey

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • San Diego, CA


I am very honest, caring, real and genuine. Encouragement and support for their future journey.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Sandra Kieler

Sandra Kieler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Temecula, CA


“Her style is warm, goal-oriented, and client-centered with a focus on helping individuals strengthen communication, develop effective coping skills, and reconnect with their resilience.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Darryl Moore

Dr. Darryl Moore

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Temecula, CA


“As an interactive therapist I use an integration of complimentary approaches, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client.”
Trauma, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Jodi Tompkins

Dr. Jodi Tompkins

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • La Jolla, CA


“I provide a unique combination of psychotherapy and coaching that builds on individual strengths to improve personal, relational, professional, and family lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Ava Swanson

Ava Swanson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I support perfectionists, empaths, and high achievers facing complex trauma, PTSD, unrelenting anxiety, chronic stress, and attachment challenges.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Koalani Lahr

Koalani Lahr

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I provide a space for you to bring whatever feels messy and share your fears, intrusive thoughts, and challenges without judgment or shame.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Maria Martinez

Maria Martinez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My style is warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive. As a Mexican-American Latina and daughter of immigrant parents, I understand how culture, family expectations, and lived experiences can shape emotional well-being.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gloria Jardon

Gloria Jardon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I have navigated a wide range of life events—from adolescence to college, complex relationships, infertility, pregnancy, perimenopause, menopause, the impact of COVID, being a first responder, racial discrimination, and career transitions.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Cabanillas

Laura Cabanillas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • San Clemente, CA


I have a Master's in Counseling and have practiced in the field of mental health for nearly two decades. My experience as a therapist includes extensive training and work in eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, women’s issues, and spirituality. I am licensed in both California (LPCC) and Washington (LMHC), and I’m a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) through the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP). I also hold a certification in Grief (CGP). I emphasize a whole-person approach to care, considering the full spectrum of physical, emotional, social, and spiritual factors that impact your overall health and well-being.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brian Lamoreux

Brian Lamoreux

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


Hi, I'm Brian! I'm a licensed counselor with a background in holistic medicine as well. I've worked with a variety of mental health concerns, with my primary specialty being treating trauma.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Vista, CA
There are over 30 therapists in Vista, CA accepting new patients.
30+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Relationship issues
  • 97%Trauma
  • 87%Stress management
  • 83%Depression
Insurances accepted
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  • 90%Aetna
  • 73%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 57%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 43%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • 40%Cigna
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 13%Spanish
  • 3%Cantonese
  • 3%Mandarin
  • 3%Portuguese
How they see their clients
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  • 93%In-person or online
  • 7%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 63%Woman
  • 37%Man
License types
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  • 43%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 23%Clinical Psychologist
  • 23%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 3%Medical Doctor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 50%Family therapy
  • 40%Couples therapy
  • 23%Child or adolescent therapy

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