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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Westlake Village, CA

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Westlake Village, CA

Trauma recovery in Westlake Village is supported by Headway providers specializing in PTSD treatment using modalities such as trauma-focused CBT, EMDR, and relaxation training. With 70+ insurance plans accepted and free intake consultations available, you can find the right fit to begin healing without financial barriers.

Racheal Ennis

Racheal Ennis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Manhattan Beach, CA


“I believe a healthy therapeutic experience can foster a genuine, honest and authentic relationship that can help us become aware of ourselves in the world, heal from our past, cope with our present, and foster a healthy future.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ellen Winkler

Ellen Winkler

Therapist

In-person • <1 mi away • Westlake Village, CA


Hi, I'm Ellen, a psychotherapist who treats adults and adolescents 19 and up. I combine psychodynamic techniques with spirituality to create a session that offers both common sense and compassion, and also some creative and fun interventions! I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationships, and more. My approach is individualized to respect you and what you need or hope for in therapy. I am a marriage and family therapist with experience in school, clinic, and private practice.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sara Faulstich

Sara Faulstich

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Ventura, CA


“I have a special interest in working with highly sensitive people, empaths, artists, musicians, and other creative individuals.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brenda Way

Brenda Way

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Castaic, CA


“My first priority is to create a safe enough space for you to talk to me without fear of being judged.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Melvald

Rachel Melvald

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I am a goal-oriented, collaborative, and direct therapist who offers practical tools and reflective insight to help you move forward.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Seth Gold

Seth Gold

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • N Hollywood, CA


“My goal is to help clients build insight, resilience, and the tools necessary to achieve their personal goals and improve overall functioning and quality of life.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Newman

Lisa Newman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hermosa Beach, CA


When working with clients, I strive to make the therapy experience respectful and genuine. Everyone's journey to personal resilience is unique and there is no one size fits all solution. My approach is flexible and client centered. I often explore childhood attachment issues which can assist the client in achieving sustained emotional growth.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sean Kim

Sean Kim

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Hermosa Beach, CA


“My goal is to make sure every client feels informed, supported, and empowered to make their own decisions about treatment, with me as a guide.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Megan Hanson

Megan Hanson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


“I don't believe in the "bad seed". I think all people can thrive when the systems around them are thriving.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Magda Herrera

Magda Herrera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hermosa Beach, CA


Hi, I'm Magda. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's degree from Antioch University Los Angeles. I'm a culturally sensitive Latina therapist who is passionate about helping people better understand themselves and the challenges they're facing. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or feeling stuck in life, we'll work together to uncover patterns, build insight, and strengthen your confidence. I believe meaningful change can happen when you feel truly seen and understood.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brian Gleason

Brian Gleason

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


I bring 20 years of experience in many areas of therapy including LGBT specializations, drug/alcohol issues specialization, and a client centered approach

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Artyom Khachikyan

Dr. Artyom Khachikyan

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe that we are all inherently kind, so I want to help people rediscover that aspect of their psyche.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Virginia Green

Dr. Virginia Green

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lawndale, CA


“Your first session will be an opportunity to share what is keeping you up at night with a kind, irreverent, loving and generous human.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Leah Turano

Leah Turano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • El Segundo, CA


“I incorporate the deeper aspects of clients' history, personality, aspirations and context to assist unlocking their potential for living a fully expressed life.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Anthony Odozi

Dr. Anthony Odozi

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Santa Clarita, CA


“During sessions together, you can expect a compassionate and empathetic environment where you can freely express yourself without judgment.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
John Rosania

John Rosania

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Burbank, CA


INDIVIDUAL THERAPY & PSYCHOANALYSIS

I invite you to say what you would never say in ordinary conversation. I specialize in anxiety, depression, difficult to describe dissatisfaction, work/career difficulties, low self-esteem, sexual problems, imposter syndrome, men's issues, creative blocks, sexual abuse, and relationship issues.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Cindy Ordonez

Cindy Ordonez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe that healing begins with being heard. I truly enjoy listening to my patients and understanding their unique stories, challenges, and goals.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Socorro Yami Bernal

Socorro Yami Bernal

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Ventura, CA


“My sessions are collaborative and warm offering you a safe space to explore emotions while building practical daily tools.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sally Mansour

Sally Mansour

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • La Cañada Flintridge, CA


“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 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Beth Schuh

Beth Schuh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Torrance, CA


“I use my innate curiosity and non-judgmental attitude to understand how life has shaped my clients and to work with them to find ways of unlearning/healing the habits that no longer work for them.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charlene Azonwu

Charlene Azonwu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Gardena, CA


“Calm, empathetic, Listening to patients and providing the best quality care including the use of medication management.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Jack Sample

Dr. Jack Sample

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


I'm Dr. Jack Sample, a licensed clinical psychologist in Los Angeles offering psychodynamic therapy at my office in Hollywood. My practice is informed by training and education in psychology, cultural anthropology, and nonfiction storytelling. I believe therapy is an opportunity to address the roots of suffering and support enduring change. My approach aims to cultivate capacities for thinking, feeling, and creativity to foster a greater sense of agency and aliveness.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Nazare Magaz

Dr. Nazare Magaz

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Pasadena, CA


“My approach is collaborative, warm and creative, whereby we work together to understand you better and at a deeper level.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Megan Galloway

Megan Galloway

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pasadena, CA


“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
Michael Gutstadt

Michael Gutstadt

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Pasadena, CA


I enjoy doing this work and I hope my clients will also. I believe it makes life more interesting and rewarding.

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jonna Tamases

Jonna Tamases

Therapist

In-person • Pasadena, CA


Let's start wherever you are. Stressed? Overwhelmed? Anxious? Unmotivated? Feel like you're faking it through life? I'm with you. I welcome you to be heard, to let down and rest. I support you in working through past events, discovering your true self, and learning new skills to empower you. I work with individuals in person in my cozy office in Pasadena.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emma Ocampo

Emma Ocampo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Alhambra, CA


“My practice is grounded in compassion and strengths-based principles, and I firmly believe in client voice and choice.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Teru Kanazawa

Teru Kanazawa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • South Pasadena, CA


“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 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Scott Whelan

Scott Whelan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pasadena, CA


“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
Adena Sarkian

Adena Sarkian

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pasadena, CA


“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 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Roger Nolan

Dr. Roger Nolan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Marino, CA


“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 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Trejo

David Trejo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pasadena, CA


“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 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susanna Boyer

Susanna Boyer

Therapist

In-person • Pasadena, CA


“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, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erika Kosterlitzky

Erika Kosterlitzky

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pasadena, CA


I love doing this work! I consider it a great privilege to walk alongside my clients, to partner with them, support them in their journey, and witness their growth.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Courtney Harden

Courtney Harden

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Long Beach, CA


“As a therapist you can expect that I will meet you where you are. I will walk alongside you on this journey of wellness.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Joanna Farah

Joanna Farah

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Long Beach, CA


“My work goes beyond talk therapy to build a flexible nervous system, helping to deepen your relationships, reduce symptoms of trauma, and expand resilience.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Logan Vournas

Logan Vournas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Redondo Beach, CA


“I focus my work on supporting clients who deal with trauma, difficult relationships, navigating identity, or are trying to find a sense of security and calm in themselves and in our ever-changing and stressful world.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Porsha Dodson

Dr. Porsha Dodson

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Long Beach, CA


“Treatment focus is client centered and inclusive of cultural considerations as we navigate Cognitive Behavioral techniques...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Divya Tilva

Divya Tilva

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Long Beach, CA


“I provide supportive, nonjudgmental, and motivating environment where your voice is genuinely heard.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Chiwon Zdanovich

Chiwon Zdanovich

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sierra Madre, CA


“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

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Westlake Village, CA
There are over 46 therapists in Westlake Village, CA accepting new patients.
46+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 93%Trauma
  • 91%Stress management
  • 91%Relationship issues
  • 89%Family issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 59%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 54%Cigna
  • 52%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 41%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 91%English
  • 13%Spanish
  • 11%Farsi
  • 7%Portuguese
  • 2%Armenian
How they see their clients
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  • 98%In-person or online
  • 2%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 74%Woman
  • 24%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 67%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 15%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 9%Nurse Practitioner
  • 4%Clinical Psychologist
  • 4%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 43%Family therapy
  • 30%Couples therapy
  • 11%Child or adolescent therapy

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