Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists in Atascadero, CA
Dr. Welby Nielsen focuses on wellness and improved quality of life for each patient. Dr. Nielsen treats children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
Dr. Welby Nielsen focuses on wellness and improved quality of life for each patient. Dr. Nielsen treats children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
Dr. Mark Chofla is a board-certified psychiatrist and physician who completed his specialty residency training at the Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California at Davis, Dr. Chofla earned his medical degree from Midwestern University: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Mark Chofla is a board-certified psychiatrist and physician who completed his specialty residency training at the Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California at Davis, Dr. Chofla earned his medical degree from Midwestern University: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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My care derives a holistic approach to care informed by evidence-based guidelines to care in a highly collaborative approach. It always begins with making a warm and comfortable therapeutic relationship. Preventative care and an emphasis on living habits that promote health & wellness. It is common that medications may be part of most treatment plans in my practice, associated with teaching and some form of psychotherapy to facilitate long-term gains and improve chances for successful outcomes.
My care derives a holistic approach to care informed by evidence-based guidelines to care in a highly collaborative approach. It always begins with making a warm and comfortable therapeutic relationship. Preventative care and an emphasis on living habits that promote health & wellness. It is common that medications may be part of most treatment plans in my practice, associated with teaching and some form of psychotherapy to facilitate long-term gains and improve chances for successful outcomes.
Depression can drain your motivation, ADHD can make focus feel nearly impossible, and past trauma may leave you feeling on edge or disconnected from yourself and others.
My approach to care centers on holistic medication management, recognizing that mental health is shaped by many parts of life—biology, experiences, stress, and daily habits. Medication is never just about prescriptions; it’s about thoughtfully finding the right balance so you can regain clarity, steadiness, and a stronger sense of control in your life.
Depression can drain your motivation, ADHD can make focus feel nearly impossible, and past trauma may leave you feeling on edge or disconnected from yourself and others.
My approach to care centers on holistic medication management, recognizing that mental health is shaped by many parts of life—biology, experiences, stress, and daily habits. Medication is never just about prescriptions; it’s about thoughtfully finding the right balance so you can regain clarity, steadiness, and a stronger sense of control in your life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the weight of past trauma?
I offer a whole-person approach to mental wellness. My practice combines comprehensive psychiatric evaluations with medication management and supportive psychotherapy. Beyond treating symptoms, I focus on the psychosocial and genetic factors impacting your life. From chronic stress to substance use recovery, I provide the expertise you need to thrive.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the weight of past trauma?
I offer a whole-person approach to mental wellness. My practice combines comprehensive psychiatric evaluations with medication management and supportive psychotherapy. Beyond treating symptoms, I focus on the psychosocial and genetic factors impacting your life. From chronic stress to substance use recovery, I provide the expertise you need to thrive.
Hi, I'm a psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, psychosis, substance use disorders and performance concerns.
I also welcome the integration of spiritual practices, recognizing how they can support resilience and overall well-being. My goal is to help you strengthen your inner resources while building skills to navigate life’s challenges effectively.
Hi, I'm a psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, psychosis, substance use disorders and performance concerns.
I also welcome the integration of spiritual practices, recognizing how they can support resilience and overall well-being. My goal is to help you strengthen your inner resources while building skills to navigate life’s challenges effectively.
Murat Akalin, MD earned his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University, his Masters in Public Health & International Affairs from Columbia University, and his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He learned medicine by caring for persons with extremely complicated medical and psychiatric illness, in a setting with limited resources. I learned to diagnosis by taking a careful history, conducting a thorough exam, ask questions, and look for the answers. I found the most accurate way to diagnose and treat a problem is to really pay attention to the patient...something that is still the cornerstone of my style today.
Murat Akalin, MD earned his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University, his Masters in Public Health & International Affairs from Columbia University, and his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He learned medicine by caring for persons with extremely complicated medical and psychiatric illness, in a setting with limited resources. I learned to diagnosis by taking a careful history, conducting a thorough exam, ask questions, and look for the answers. I found the most accurate way to diagnose and treat a problem is to really pay attention to the patient...something that is still the cornerstone of my style today.
Kristin has extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and treats a wide range of psychiatric conditions across the lifespan. Her approach emphasizes thoughtful assessment, open communication, and collaborative, evidence-based treatment planning. She believes that those who seek care for themselves and their loved ones are insightful and brave, and she is inspired by watching her patients recover and grow. She is particularly invested in women’s mental health and provides care across the reproductive lifespan, including pregnancy, postpartum transitions, and mood and anxiety symptoms related to hormonal changes.
Kristin has extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and treats a wide range of psychiatric conditions across the lifespan. Her approach emphasizes thoughtful assessment, open communication, and collaborative, evidence-based treatment planning. She believes that those who seek care for themselves and their loved ones are insightful and brave, and she is inspired by watching her patients recover and grow. She is particularly invested in women’s mental health and provides care across the reproductive lifespan, including pregnancy, postpartum transitions, and mood and anxiety symptoms related to hormonal changes.
Specialties: Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Postpartum Depression, Burnout, Trauma, Medication Management, Life Transitions, Sleep Disorders, Women's Issues.
I provide structured, evidence-based psychiatric care for adults seeking support with anxiety, ADHD, burnout, chronic stress, sleep difficulties, and mood concerns. The goal is to help you regain clarity, improve focus, and function more effectively in daily life. Services include thoughtful medication management with ongoing monitoring to ensure treatment is effective, well-tolerated, and aligned with your goals, as well as deprescribing—careful, clinically guided reduction of unnecessary medications to minimize side effects and support optimal functioning.
Specialties: Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Postpartum Depression, Burnout, Trauma, Medication Management, Life Transitions, Sleep Disorders, Women's Issues.
I provide structured, evidence-based psychiatric care for adults seeking support with anxiety, ADHD, burnout, chronic stress, sleep difficulties, and mood concerns. The goal is to help you regain clarity, improve focus, and function more effectively in daily life. Services include thoughtful medication management with ongoing monitoring to ensure treatment is effective, well-tolerated, and aligned with your goals, as well as deprescribing—careful, clinically guided reduction of unnecessary medications to minimize side effects and support optimal functioning.
Amanda Selman, PMHNP-BC is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She received her Masters in Nursing Science from Wilkes University and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly). Her career has included working in both hospital and community mental health settings. She has experience in and enjoys working with diverse ages, genders, socioeconomic backgrounds, and mental health issues. She also has a special interest in women’s mental health including pregnancy and postpartum.
Amanda Selman, PMHNP-BC is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She received her Masters in Nursing Science from Wilkes University and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly). Her career has included working in both hospital and community mental health settings. She has experience in and enjoys working with diverse ages, genders, socioeconomic backgrounds, and mental health issues. She also has a special interest in women’s mental health including pregnancy and postpartum.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of experience dedicated to healthcare. I am licensed in both California, Arizona, Nevada and Oregon.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Is anxiety or depression overshadowing your daily life? If you're considering a holistic approach to mental health or questioning the effectiveness of your current medications, you're in the right place.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of experience dedicated to healthcare. I am licensed in both California, Arizona, Nevada and Oregon.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Is anxiety or depression overshadowing your daily life? If you're considering a holistic approach to mental health or questioning the effectiveness of your current medications, you're in the right place.
Afsari uses a psychotherapeutic approach to balance medication and helps his patients identify trauma.
He has several years of experience working in various community mental health settings. Dr. Afsari completed his adult psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Arizona.
Afsari uses a psychotherapeutic approach to balance medication and helps his patients identify trauma.
He has several years of experience working in various community mental health settings. Dr. Afsari completed his adult psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Arizona.
I promote a holistic approach to care. In providing care, I attempt to raise awareness of the individual's medical condition related to mental health disorders. Patients are educated on their disorder and the biological changes that occur. Each treatment plan is individualized to the patient. Interventions are based on best-evidenced base practice. People can recover from mental health disorders, leading a fulfilling and productive life despite their disability. For certain people, it denotes a reduction in the severity of their symptoms. I believe that treatment adds to the spirit of a person, instead of diminishing their spirit.
I promote a holistic approach to care. In providing care, I attempt to raise awareness of the individual's medical condition related to mental health disorders. Patients are educated on their disorder and the biological changes that occur. Each treatment plan is individualized to the patient. Interventions are based on best-evidenced base practice. People can recover from mental health disorders, leading a fulfilling and productive life despite their disability. For certain people, it denotes a reduction in the severity of their symptoms. I believe that treatment adds to the spirit of a person, instead of diminishing their spirit.
CNS Medical Group, APMC is an independent psychiatric medical practice that offers a comprehensive and individualized approach to whole person health and wellness in a confidential private practice setting. Our patients include adolescents, adults and families with an emphasis on both medical management and psychotherapy.
CNS Medical Group, APMC is an independent psychiatric medical practice that offers a comprehensive and individualized approach to whole person health and wellness in a confidential private practice setting. Our patients include adolescents, adults and families with an emphasis on both medical management and psychotherapy.
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I provide psychiatric medication to mostly college students and younger adults (18+) with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, OCD, PTSD.
As a solo practitioner, I am limited in who I can effectively treat. If you have major mental illness such as schizophrenia, recent hospitalizations, substance abuse, eating disorders or personality disorders, my practice is not the right fit for you. Hospitals, agencies, or larger practices with a team approach may be more suitable.
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I provide psychiatric medication to mostly college students and younger adults (18+) with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, OCD, PTSD.
As a solo practitioner, I am limited in who I can effectively treat. If you have major mental illness such as schizophrenia, recent hospitalizations, substance abuse, eating disorders or personality disorders, my practice is not the right fit for you. Hospitals, agencies, or larger practices with a team approach may be more suitable.
I provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments and ongoing treatment, addressing conditions such as depression, bipolar spectrum, ADHD, anxiety conditions, and other mood disorders through medication management, psychotherapy, and other modalities.
I provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments and ongoing treatment, addressing conditions such as depression, bipolar spectrum, ADHD, anxiety conditions, and other mood disorders through medication management, psychotherapy, and other modalities.
I help children, teens, and adults who feel stuck in anxiety, ADHD, depression, and other mental health challenges. Rooted in my Christian faith, I partner with patients who are ready to get to the root, not just manage symptoms.
While medication can be a helpful tool, it’s never my only approach. I take a holistic view of healing—addressing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being to support lasting change. I'm intentional about who I work with because I care deeply about results and long-term transformation.
If you're ready to do the work, I’m ready to walk with you.
I help children, teens, and adults who feel stuck in anxiety, ADHD, depression, and other mental health challenges. Rooted in my Christian faith, I partner with patients who are ready to get to the root, not just manage symptoms.
While medication can be a helpful tool, it’s never my only approach. I take a holistic view of healing—addressing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being to support lasting change. I'm intentional about who I work with because I care deeply about results and long-term transformation.
If you're ready to do the work, I’m ready to walk with you.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office-based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, and what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness, and fitness, or any combination of the above.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office-based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, and what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness, and fitness, or any combination of the above.
My ideal clients are adults living with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and substance use challenges who are ready for real, lasting change.
My approach to medication management is collaborative, education-driven, and built entirely around you. Thoughtful evaluations guide your path forward, every prescription is clearly explained, and side effects are addressed with genuine care. Treatment evolves as your life does. You deserve to feel informed and empowered every step.
My ideal clients are adults living with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and substance use challenges who are ready for real, lasting change.
My approach to medication management is collaborative, education-driven, and built entirely around you. Thoughtful evaluations guide your path forward, every prescription is clearly explained, and side effects are addressed with genuine care. Treatment evolves as your life does. You deserve to feel informed and empowered every step.
specializes in treating cognitive issues related to ADHD, Anxiety, Brain Fog, Depression, OCD, and PTSD.
Dr. Dave Auluck, M.D. is a 3rd generation physician, 2nd generation psychiatrist, and physician educator. He is passionate about improving the mental health treatment experience. His mission is to ensure personalized, industry-leading, preeminent care is accessible and affordable. He has worked with thousands of patients over the years and overseen program development for tens of thousands of others. He truly understands there is no "one size fits all" approach.
specializes in treating cognitive issues related to ADHD, Anxiety, Brain Fog, Depression, OCD, and PTSD.
Dr. Dave Auluck, M.D. is a 3rd generation physician, 2nd generation psychiatrist, and physician educator. He is passionate about improving the mental health treatment experience. His mission is to ensure personalized, industry-leading, preeminent care is accessible and affordable. He has worked with thousands of patients over the years and overseen program development for tens of thousands of others. He truly understands there is no "one size fits all" approach.
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How can psychiatrists help with trauma and PTSD?
Trauma and conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are characterized by distressing symptoms like flashbacks, insomnia, intrusive memories, hopelessness, and irritability in the wake of a major event. Trauma can also result from a chronic series of events, resulting in a condition known as complex trauma. Not all individuals who experience a traumatic event seek psychiatric support or gain a diagnosis for a trauma-related disorder; indeed, many individuals with strong social supports and/or coping skills, which can contribute to resilience, can manage complex feelings after a traumatic event on their own. However, many individuals do benefit from seeing a psychiatrist for medication or other therapeutic support, particularly if they are experiencing acute symptoms or are particularly vulnerable to trauma due to other emotional conditions or challenges.
How do psychiatrists treat trauma and PTSD?
Psychiatrists can help individuals struggling with trauma by prescribing medication that helps to reduce the intensity of symptoms. Medications are often most effective, however, when used in conjunction with evidence-based therapy interventions, such as Exposure Therapy or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). These forms of treatment help individuals overcome trauma-related symptoms through guided exposure to trauma-related triggers in a controlled therapeutic environment. In some cases, psychiatrists will conduct these sessions with clients, or they may work with a client's therapist or counselor who offers these services. This team-based approach to care for trauma can be particularly useful, as can ongoing maintenance sessions with a psychiatrist even following an initial period of more intensive treatment, since many individuals with trauma or PTSD may experience relapses or the return of symptoms even after initial progress. In such cases, having a psychiatrist who can adjust the treatment plan or medication in accordance with a client's needs can be an important part of maintaining long-term recovery.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in trauma and PTSD?
The Psychology Today online directory can be a helpful resource to search for psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in trauma, PTSD, and related conditions. In addition to searching for psychiatrists who specialize in these conditions, you may consider searching by psychiatrists who specialize in working with a particular population, such as veterans or children. When searching for a provider, ask about their specific experience treating symptoms of trauma and what their approach to therapy and medication is. It is also important to determine whether their office is accessible (either close-by or via telehealth) and if they accept your insurance.