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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Woodland Hills, CA

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Woodland Hills, CA

Managing PTSD symptoms like hypervigilance, emotional numbness, and trauma triggers requires specialized care. Headway's Woodland Hills network includes trauma-informed providers trained in exposure therapy, relaxation training, and DBT skills to support your healing journey with flexible scheduling and insurance coverage.

Joshua Ong

Joshua Ong

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe mental health care requires a multifaceted and holistic approach to treatment, addressing various aspects of an individual's life.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Christiane Soehnlein

Christiane Soehnlein

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe therapy is not about "fixing" you, but about understanding yourself more deeply, changing patterns that no longer serve you...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Shirin Tabib

Dr. Shirin Tabib

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I am direct, engaged, and highly attuned. I will notice patterns, ask meaningful questions, and guide you toward clarity.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jonathan Monteverdi

Jonathan Monteverdi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Westlake Village, CA


“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
Martin Olivares

Martin Olivares

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Westlake Village, CA


“His approach is thoughtful, relational, and culturally responsive, based on the belief that lasting change becomes possible when people feel deeply understood and supported as they explore previously unrecognized aspects of themselves.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Amber Mitchell

Amber Mitchell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Santa Monica, CA


“I am committed to the practice of being open-minded and non-judgmental, no pressure no matter the situation.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Shana Bujake

Shana Bujake

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


Shana Bujake is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. She specializes in working with individuals who are recovering from narcissistic abuse, navigating life transitions, or struggling with relationship challenges and self-worth.

With a strong background in trauma-informed care, she provides a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, gain clarity, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. Her work is deeply rooted in helping clients build resilience and create meaningful change in their lives.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sheridan Henderson

Sheridan Henderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Beverly Hills, CA


“I believe in your ability to grow, heal, change. I ask you to be real, and I am real in return. I talk truth. I listen. I cuss sometimes. I crack jokes.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zora Speert Dieterich

Zora Speert Dieterich

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I am an interactive therapist whose practice involves a mutual cooperative approach to empower self-learning.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Oliver Drakeford

Oliver Drakeford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • West Hollywood, CA


“I believe that life is most satisfying when the relationships we have with our 'Self,' with 'Others,' and with our 'Family' are healthy and balanced.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Direct
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ani Krecker

Ani Krecker

Therapist

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


“I operate using an eclectic approach - support in a manner that is tailored or individualized to each person.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katie Kellogg

Katie Kellogg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I enjoy working with creatives, the LGBTQ+ community, adolescents aged 15+, young adults, and folks who find themselves "starting over" in middle age.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jonathan Mozenter

Jonathan Mozenter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Santa Monica, CA


“Therapy affords the individual an opportunity to engage a range of life's challenges with a curious eye and in a safe and nurturing environment.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Lance Rachels

Lance Rachels

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Westlake Village, CA


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
Seth Gold

Seth Gold

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 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
Cari Smulyan

Cari Smulyan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“My goal is that with each session a client leaves feeling seen, empowered and gained a more insight into themselves.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yara Mawad

Yara Mawad

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe therapy is about more than simply managing symptoms, it's about understanding where your patterns come from, becoming more aware of what's happening beneath the surface, and learning how to respond differently.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leah Turano

Leah Turano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Los Angeles, 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 7 insurance carriers
Lo Story Moon Lankford

Lo Story Moon Lankford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I took the ‘be who you needed when you were younger’ thing pretty seriously. ... most of my work is with LGBTQ young people ages 5-26.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Gabriella LaPorta

Gabriella LaPorta

Therapist

In-person • 16 mi away • Thousand Oaks, CA


“My approach draws from emotionally focused therapy, psychodynamic theory, parts work, narrative therapy, and family systems.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
David Andreone

David Andreone

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Culver City, CA


“I specialize in helping people navigate anxiety, depression, burnout, creative blocks, relationship challenges, performance pressure, and major life or career transitions.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Athina Danilo

Athina Danilo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Burbank, CA


“Using relational, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed therapy—along with inner child work, parts work, mindfulness, and somatic awareness—we create space for healing and self-connection.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Alexander Bacher

Dr. Alexander Bacher

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


Dr. Bacher is a holistic, trauma-informed psychologist with over 15 years experience working at many of the top residential treatment centers in the U.S. and Europe. He specializes in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship issues, and addiction. Dr. Bacher completed his undergraduate work in Psychology at Georgetown University, and his Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University. His dissertation research focused on Positive Psychology--specifically meaning making--and how to cultivate positive strengths in individuals.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stacey Widger

Stacey Widger

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I have experienced the transformative power of psychotherapy, and I am passionate about helping my clients experience it for themselves.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tracy Taris

Tracy Taris

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Newhall, CA


“I teach my clients how to apply what they learn in session to their real life. The majority of healing takes place between therapy sessions.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lindsey Araiza

Lindsey Araiza

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Thousand Oaks, CA


“I balance practical tools with deeper processing work. That might mean learning concrete coping skills, gently challenging unhelpful thought patterns, or working through traumatic memories so they no longer hold the same emotional charge.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dominic Valdes

Dominic Valdes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I specialize in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, particularly gay men, and offer a space that is culturally attuned and grounded in understanding the nuances of identity, intimacy, and relational dynamics.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Artyom Khachikyan

Dr. Artyom Khachikyan

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 13 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
Ryan Lisman

Ryan Lisman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Burbank, CA


“I employ a humanistic therapy approach that is client-centered and tailored to your individual therapeutic needs.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Omar Lorente

Omar Lorente

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Burbank, CA


“I believe you have the ability to heal yourself. Through this I will be your traveling companion to support and guide you to become your authentic self.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Aaron Kellogg

Aaron Kellogg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Valencia, CA


“Aaron believes life-changing therapy stems from the union of evidence-based practices appropriately applied to client's lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Knarik Oganesyan

Knarik Oganesyan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Burbank, CA


“Clients can expect a focus on solutions, and work on creating achieveable actions that can help them reach their goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Jack Sample

Dr. Jack Sample

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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
Rachel Melvald

Rachel Melvald

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 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
Jeff Marquez

Jeff Marquez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Valencia, CA


“My approach is collaborative, respectful, and patient-centered. I take time to listen and understand each client's concerns, experiences, goals, and preferences...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Luis Vallejo

Luis Vallejo

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Beverly Hills, CA


“I navigate the expanding and evolving field of psychiatry and it's intersection with psychodynamic theory.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Wendy Mejia

Wendy Mejia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Valencia, CA


If you are navigating the quiet weight of relationship wounds, identity

questions, or emotional patterns that have followed you for years without

fully understanding why, I specialize in exactly this kind of work. I am a

Latina therapist who provides services in Spanish and English, bringing a

culturally affirming lens to every session. I practice in Santa Clarita with

specialized tools including Brainspotting and IFS for deeper healing.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Paula Whidden

Paula Whidden

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Santa Clarita, CA


“I pull from EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), TraumaFocused CBT, DBT, and the Gottman Method for couples — not because I think every approach is equally useful all the time, but because different people need different things, and I'd rather be...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Anthony Odozi

Dr. Anthony Odozi

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 18 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
Megan Hanson

Megan Hanson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • 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

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Woodland Hills, CA
There are over 91 therapists in Woodland Hills, CA accepting new patients.
91+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 99%Anxiety
  • 93%Trauma
  • 92%Relationship issues
  • 91%Stress management
  • 89%Depression
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 62%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 52%Cigna
  • 44%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 42%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 96%English
  • 10%Spanish
  • 7%Farsi
  • 3%Armenian
  • 3%Portuguese
How they see their clients
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  • 98%In-person or online
  • 2%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 66%Woman
  • 32%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 66%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 14%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 8%Nurse Practitioner
  • 7%Clinical Psychologist
  • 4%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 41%Family therapy
  • 34%Couples therapy
  • 10%Child or adolescent therapy

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