Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists in Los Angeles, CA
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Kanwardeep Kaleka
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am particularly interested in helping people heal from
trauma
and all types of conditions people struggle with as a consequence of their
trauma
using a variety of modalities and catering the approach based on the needs and desires of the patient/client I am working with.
Hello and welcome! My name is Kanwar and I am a physician who works to help the whole person. I work with people of all ages and backgrounds to help them heal from just about any kind of suffering one may be dealing with. Although I am a board-certified psychiatrist, and I believe in the value of medications to help with symptoms to function better and get the most out of their healing work, I like to help people focus on how to heal the underlying cause of their issues.
Michael Kanell
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Kanell has expertise treating adults with a broad spectrum of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, attention/hyperactivity, obsessions and compulsions,
post-traumatic stress
disorder, sleep disturbance, anger issues, bipolar disorder, and cognitive disorders.
Currently accepting new patients. Dr. Kanell is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing in West Los Angeles. Dr. Kanell's approach balances evidence-based medication with emotionally aware therapy to help you make real change. His goal is to help you live your own life honestly and build the self-reliance to take control of your future and make deep character change.
Katherine Watkins
Psychiatrist, MD, MSHS
Verified
Verified
In addition to expertise in ISTDP, I have specialized experience in women’s mental health and
trauma
.
I am a Los Angeles-based psychiatrist with a private practice in West LA and primarily see patients in-person for both medication and psychotherapy. I believe people can best realize their potential to grow in the context of supportive relationships and that a good relationship with a therapist can change your life. While I individualize treatment depending on your needs/preferences, I also stay abreast of the research literature to give you state-of-the-art treatment scientifically supported by the most current evidence.
Nicole Bellisario
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNPBC, CNL
Verified
Verified
If you are having problems with communication, relationships, anger, low frustration tolerance, stress, grief,
trauma
, burnout, powerlessness, or self-esteem, I am dedicated to your deep healing in a safe, relaxed, judgment-free space.
I have extensive experience in psychiatric nursing working with diverse patient populations in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. I have been a nurse for seven years and my absolute favorite part of my job has always been a genuine, therapeutic relationship with my clients. I provide both medication management and eclectic psychotherapy in caring for the mental health of women, men, adolescents, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, healthcare workers, first responders, and
trauma
survivors. My current focus is clients with anxiety, depression,
PTSD
, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and ADHD.
Roxie Hogan
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified
Verified
Hello, I am Roxie I am excited to start my growth with you. I love helping others to feel better by utilizing my skills and knowledge in practice. I love to utilize therapy with medication to empower my patients to get the optimal outcome(s). I am a Board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Raelin Bright Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
Tired of ER visits due to panic attacks? Do you feel anxious, sad, out of control, or overwhelmed? Do you have racing thoughts, have nightmares or trouble sleeping, or trouble relaxing? Are you feeling sad, like a dark cloud is over you or experiencing
trauma
responses? Do you feel treated as a number, not a person, when seeking help? I provide mental health treatment that is tailored to fit your needs. My approach is person-centered; I have mastered listening and recognizing people’s needs. I treat with evidence-based practices and believe in medication reduction as much as possible to avoid people being on too many medications.
Lisa Frank
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
As a board-certified psychiatrist, I am able to assist you with medications and/or therapy. I have practiced for 20+ years in a variety of settings, including inpatient, outpatient, partial hospital programs, and residential settings. My speciality areas include depression, mood disorders, anxiety,
trauma
, OCD, and overall emotional well being. I especially enjoy working with the LGBTQI+ community and strive to provide culturally competent care to marginalized populations. As an artist myself, I enjoy working with writers, visual artists, performers and creatives of all kinds. I also provide creativity coaching.
Not accepting new clients
Jessica Mormann
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified
Verified
Hello, I am Jessica, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner! I have worked in healthcare since 2003. I love helping people live their best lives! Depression, Anxiety,
PTSD
, Bipolar, and ADHD should not hold you back from being your best self! I have past work experience in the critical care setting for over 7 years, acquiring a vast knowledge of pathophysiology and medical treatments.
Savanna Olsson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified
Verified
Due to my inpatient and outpatient experience, I am well-versed in a range of mental health disorders including mood disorders, anxiety,
PTSD
, OCD, ADHD and psychotic disorders.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I completed my BSN and MSN at Azusa Pacific University. As a RN, I worked at a psychiatric hospital and at a jail based competency treatment program for patients that were incompetent to stand trial due to a mental illness.
Stella Nazarpoor
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, -BC
Verified
Verified
My expertise includes the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of mental health conditions such as Depression, Anxiety,
PTSD
and OCD.
Accepting new patients. Reaching out for help can be a difficult and overwhelming decision, but it is an important step towards healing and recovery. Seeking professional help will allow you to understand and manage your symptoms, find relief from distress, improve quality of life, gain new coping skills and receive medication to take steps towards recovery. Please reach out if you are struggling with worsening anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, or have had thoughts of hurting yourself. These are all symptoms that should not be neglected or overlooked.
Bernadette Grosjean
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Specific areas of expertise are Borderline Personality Disorder,
PTSD
, Bipolar Disorders and Adult Autism.
I have practiced psychiatry for over 30 years including 11 years as a professor of psychiatry at Harbor UCLA and 19 years in a NGO based in the Asian community. Working with individuals with wide-ranging diagnoses and very different life journeys, I learned the value of flexibility and use different modes of psychotherapy based on my assessment of the patient's needs. I have a strong psychopharmacology background and prescribe medication when appropriate. I believe in a candid, respectful and collaborative relationship with the patient as well as with his or her family if appropriate, and referring healthcare professional always.
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Elana Miller
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
TO REQUEST A CONSULTATION PLEASE SUBMIT A REQUEST VIA MY WEBSITE zenpsychiatry.com/private-practice. I am not able to respond to requests via phone or my Psychology Today profile. Thank you! I am a functional and integrative psychiatrist who will treat you as a whole person— mind, brain, body, and soul. I combine holistic approaches like nutritional supplementation, herbal/plant-based medicine, advanced laboratory testing, and mind-body medicine with traditional psychiatric approaches like medication and solution-oriented psychotherapy. I specialize in anxiety, depression, bipolar spectrum illness, and
PTSD
/
Trauma
.
Waitlist for new clients
Jazmyne Bosley
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNPBC
Verified
Verified
I am a female Veteran and Provider. I am passionate about offering a safe space for clients to be their authentic selves. I pride myself in giving culturally competent care personalized to each individual. I offer Telehealth services for adults. I have extensive experience emergency psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and acute care settings. I am highly trained to manage complex patients with co-occurring diagnoses, multiple medical comorbidities and
trauma
based care. I have experience working with and treating veterans, geriatric, and severely mentally ill populations as well as reproductive psychiatry.
Mara Sigalos-Rivera
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Rivera is an adult psychiatrist with a passion for providing empathetic care with special attention to cultural, social, biological, and psychological contributions to mental illness. Her clinical experience includes treating a wide variety of psychiatric illnesses with particular interest in anxiety, depression, perinatal/women's mental health, and
trauma
. She believes in working collaboratively to create personalized treatment plans that can include medications, lifestyle changes, or psychotherapeutic approaches with the goal of improving mental wellness.
Anna Amour Ross
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CNS-BC
Verified
Verified
Are you looking for an experienced psych med provider with a conservative approach to prescription meds? As a dual board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner & Clinical Nurse Specialist with over 10 years of experience, Anna has proven success in assisting patients (age 18+) w/ complex dual diagnosis (
PTSD
/Military Combat-Related or Childhood
Trauma
). Licenses in AZ, CA, OR, MD & WA providing prompt access to psychiatric tele-mental health services for conditions that include ADHD (non-stimulants), Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression, Chronic Pain, Insomnia, Mood,
PTSD
. Woman Veteran Owned Private Practice based in CA.
Open Mind Health
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, loss,
trauma
, isolation, relationship/family issues? At Open Mind Health, we get to the “root cause” of what’s actually leading to your emotional challenges, while treating the resulting issues and developing lasting solutions to help you feel optimistic and hopeful. We offer customized holistic treatment plans in our wellness tracks developed to provide lasting results, Our therapists and life coaches are compassionate and forward-thinkers. Call us today to get started on your path to mental wellness at 855-550-MIND (6463).
Natalie Song
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
I understand that the individual is the expert of his or her own life, and try to foster an environment where one can develop skills to manage difficulties and gain insight into unique personal challenges. I am trained in the use of both medication management and brief psychotherapy to help individuals reach their desired goals. I have experience in treating a range of psychiatric conditions including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, personality disorders,
trauma
-related disorders and schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
Eric C. Li, MD, Inc.
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in treating ADHD, depression, anxiety disorders (including OCD, social anxiety, panic disorder, and
PTSD
), eating disorders, and addictive disorders.
Hello! I am a board certified child & adolescent psychiatrist who is Stanford and Columbia University educated, received my MD from USC Keck School of Medicine, and completed my residency and fellowship training in Adult, Child, and Adolescent Psychiatry from UCLA Resnik Neuropsychiatric Institute and Hospital. Most importantly, I am thorough, compassionate, and results oriented with every patient I see in my private practice. I have successfully treated patients of all ages for over 20 years as a well seasoned and caring cognitive behavioral therapist in the West Los Angeles area.
Alisa J Land
Psychiatrist, MD, CSW
Verified
Verified
Whatever challenge you may be facing, I am prepared to support your emotional health and ability to live a full and meaningful life. As a board certified psychiatrist and clinical social worker trained at Harvard, Columbia, and UCLA, I bring a rich training to my practice to allow me to effectively support your needs and integrate psychotherapy and medication management. My areas of expertise include mood, anxiety, thought, and personality disorders and complex grief and
trauma
. I have specialty training in working with families & couples, and women during times of reproductive change (fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, menopause).
Sarah Oreck
Psychiatrist, MD, MS
Verified
Verified
I'm a Columbia University-trained psychiatrist focusing on women's mental wellness. In addition to my expertise in general and addiction psychiatry, I'm one of a few doctors with specialized training in women's mental health and reproductive psychiatry. I provide highly personalized and empathic treatment to women throughout the reproductive life cycle. I believe in treating both body and mind through mindful breathing and meditation in addition to talk therapy and the most up-to-date medication treatments. I treat patients with mood and anxiety symptoms, chronic pelvic pain,
trauma
, ADHD, addiction and eating disorders.
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Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.
About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in Los Angeles is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Los Angeles Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Los Angeles has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Los Angeles, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Los Angeles Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
A Psychiatrist in Los Angeles is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Los Angeles Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Los Angeles has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Los Angeles, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Los Angeles Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.