Top 10 Therapists Specializing in PTSD and Anxiety Near You
Finding the right therapist for PTSD and anxiety can be life-changing. If you're searching for specialized care, here are 10 highly-rated therapists near you who focus on trauma and anxiety-related disorders.
1. Dr. Barbara Rothbaum (Atlanta, GA)
A pioneer in the treatment of anxiety-related disorders, Dr. Rothbaum is a psychologist at Emory University School of Medicine. She heads the Trauma and Anxiety Recovery Program and the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program, specializing in PTSD treatment.
2. Dr. Edna Foa (Philadelphia, PA)
An internationally recognized authority in the field of anxiety disorders, Dr. Foa is a professor at the University of Pennsylvania and the director of the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety. She has developed effective therapies for PTSD and OCD.
3. Dr. Deborah Beidel (Orlando, FL)
Affiliated with the University of Central Florida, Dr. Beidel has authored over 275 scientific publications focusing on the treatment of anxiety and PTSD. She has developed treatments for veterans, active-duty personnel, and first responders.
4. Dr. J. Gayle Beck (Memphis, TN)
A licensed clinical psychologist specializing in trauma stress disorders and anxiety disorders, Dr. Beck is the Lillian and Morrie Moss Chair of Excellence in the Department of Psychology at the University of Memphis.
5. Dr. Alyson Zalta (Irvine, CA)
An associate professor of psychology and lead investigator of the Trauma and Resilience Lab at the University of California, Irvine, Dr. Zalta specializes in treatments for traumatic stress for vulnerable groups, such as youth experiencing homelessness and veterans.
6. Dr. Janina Scarlet (San Diego, CA)
A clinical psychologist known for utilizing popular culture references in treating patients, Dr. Scarlet specializes in treating anxiety, stress, trauma, and PTSD.
7. Andrea Haas (Queens, NY)
Specializes in complex trauma, PTSD, and relationship issues.
Over 20 years of experience using trauma-informed therapy.
8. Srishti Yadav (Austin, TX)
Clinical Psychologist with expertise in PTSD among emergency service responders.
Offers cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and trauma-focused interventions.
9. Penelope Marina Aleyiannis (Online Only)
Provides remote therapy for trauma, grief, and anxiety.
Experienced in mindfulness-based and integrative therapy approaches.
10. Marya Setrak (Brooklyn, NY)
Uses a trauma-informed and person-centered approach.
Helps clients manage depression, PTSD, and self-esteem issues.
