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Best Trauma And PTSD Therapists in Tustin, CA (2026)

69 trauma and PTSD therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Tustin: Erin Madden Therapy, Inc., RP Score 74/100; 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 38

    Most-reviewed: Neuro Wellness Spa | Psychiatrists in Brea, 141 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 69 ranked; ranked #38.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

69 Tustin trauma and PTSD therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 37 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 69 rated practices.

Top 10 trauma and PTSD therapists in Tustin at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 trauma and PTSD therapists in Tustin at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Erin Madden Therapy, Inc.745.0★ (8)Newport Beach, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Grief & Trauma Healing Network, LLC685.0★ (41)Orange, 5 mi away——
3BMS Alignment - EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Trauma, & Sex Addiction Therapy685.0★ (17)Santa Ana, 1 mi awaySat · Evenings—
4Full Vida Therapy674.8★ (6)Yorba Linda, 9 mi awayEvenings—
5S.A.G.E. Holistic Health & Wellness Center664.9★ (50)Santa Ana, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Dr Sara C654.8★ (46)Newport Beach, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7I Am Home Holistic Wellness | Integrative Trauma & Chronic Pain Care | Somatic Hypnotherapy, Bodywork & Physical Therapy655.0★ (32)TustinEvenings—
8Soul Restoration Project644.7★ (12)Santa Ana, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9California Prime Recovery Mental Health Facilities in Orange County CA644.6★ (34)Costa Mesa, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Tannaz Alagheband, LCSW, EMDR Therapist635.0★ (7)Irvine, 6 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 69 best trauma and PTSD therapists in Tustin, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  1. Ranked #1 in Tustin

    Based in Newport Beach, 6 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “EMDR psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    1101 Dove St #255, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  2. 68/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1651 E 4th St Ste 211, Santa Ana, CA 92701
  3. Based in Yorba Linda, 9 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “EMDR psychotherapist”, 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    20279 Clear River Ln, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
  4. Based in Newport Beach, 6 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    4100 Newport Pl, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  5. 65/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Hypnotherapy service”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 3 PM–10 PM · Tue 8 AM–3 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8 AM–3 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    161 Fashion Ln Ste 204, Tustin, CA 92780
  6. Based in Santa Ana, 1 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, 1 mi from Tustin.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    1801 Parkcourt Pl F205, Santa Ana, CA 92701
  7. 64/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2790 Harbor Blvd #310, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  8. Based in Mission Viejo, 12 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “EMDR psychotherapist”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    25950 Acero Suite 360, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
  9. 63/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu closed · Fri–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
    Address
    305 N Harbor Blvd #202, Fullerton, CA 92832
  10. 62/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7545 Irvine Center Dr Ste 200, Irvine, CA 92618
  11. Based in Irvine, 6 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun 10 AM–1 PM
    Address
    19712 MacArthur Blvd Ste 110, Irvine, CA 92612
  12. Based in Irvine, 7 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–8 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat closed · Sun 10 AM–2 PM
    Address
    200 Technology Dr Ste L, Irvine, CA 92618
  13. 61/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1000 Quail St #187, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  14. 60/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5020 Campus Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  15. 59/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    19712 MacArthur Blvd Ste 110, Irvine, CA 92612
  16. 59/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    6 Venture #350, Irvine, CA 92618
  17. Based in Costa Mesa, 6 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–1:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    The Waters at Creekside, 2900 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  18. Based in Newport Beach, 6 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family counselor”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4000 Westerly Pl, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Trauma and PTSD therapists ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 69 ranked trauma and PTSD therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.

trauma and PTSD therapists in Tustin, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26The Couples Therapy & Reunification Counseling-Newport Beach584.9★ (9)6 mi
27Ana Yansi Guzman, LMFT. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #53110575.0★ (3)6 mi
28Rising Tide Mental Wellness574.4★ (5)7 mi
29Inpatient Mental Health Finder-San Clemente Depression PTSD Anxiety Call Center575.0★ (7)25 mi
30Jennifer Leupp EMDR, IFS & Concierge Therapy Long Beach574.8★ (19)18 mi
31Niloufar Nekou, LMFT, EMDR CERTIFIED574.4★ (7)15 mi
32South Orange County Wellness575.0★ (32)20 mi
33Embark Behavioral Health575.0★ (24)6 mi
34Turning Point Counseling - Christian Counseling565.0★ (3)8 mi
35Moment of Clarity564.9★ (34)11 mi
36Todd Creager LCSW, LMFT565.0★ (16)9 mi
37Inner Sanctuary Therapy565.0★ (18)6 mi
38Neuro Wellness Spa | Psychiatrists in Brea565.0★ (141)12 mi
39New Beginnings Christian Counseling555.0★ (7)10 mi
40Sano Counseling Center Long Beach555.0★ (17)17 mi
41The Wellness Commons555.0★ (3)14 mi
42Paul Reardon MD555.0★ (4)10 mi
43Czarina De Jesus, LMFT | Psychotherapist555.0★ (11)6 mi
44Parenting With Patty Emotion & Well-being Coach555.0★ (9)12 mi
45Alynn Cauldwell, Family Therapist, Inc.545.0★ (7)17 mi
46Ariel Black, MS, LMFT |Trauma Therapist Long Beach544.9★ (15)18 mi
47Inner Solstice Therapy545.0★ (5)6 mi
48Clear Behavioral Health - Mental Health Services in El Monte545.0★ (30)25 mi
49Patricia Zielinski, LMFT, Certified EMDR Trauma Therapist545.0★ (6)16 mi
50Clint Christie Counseling535.0★ (3)7 mi

Also serving Tustin

20 more trauma and PTSD therapists within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked trauma and PTSD therapists serving Tustin
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Center for Evidence Based Treatment - Orange County DBT and CBT4.5★ (4)In Tustin
Chelsea Sutter, LMFT5.0★ (5)In Tustin
Compass Behavioral Health - DBT Therapy4.0★ (12)In Tustin
Connections OC-Mental Health Treatment Center Tustin, CA4.9★ (84)In Tustin
Daniel Tucker, Psy.D.5.0★ (4)In Tustin
Davis Denise E5.0★ (4)In Tustin
Dr.Dixie Wall, DAOM, LAc, HHP5.0★ (19)In Tustin
Enhance Health Group- Mental Health Treatment4.9★ (465)In Tustin
Friendly Recovery Center4.8★ (26)In Tustin
High Hopes Counseling4.5★ (10)In Tustin
In Touch Individual & Family Counseling5.0★ (19)In Tustin
Jillian Hynynen, LCSW, PMH-C | Nourish Mental Health5.0★ (5)In Tustin
Moment of Clarity5.0★ (4)In Tustin
Multicultural Therapy Center3.7★ (6)In Tustin
New Beginning Family Counseling & Training Center, Inc.5.0★ (5)In Tustin
Restored Pathways Family Counseling Collective5.0★ (7)In Tustin
Rise & Shine Play Therapy5.0★ (6)In Tustin
SoCal Wellness Group5.0★ (7)In Tustin
Tustin Counseling5.0★ (5)In Tustin
Virtual Treatment Center5.0★ (6)In Tustin

How we ranked Tustin trauma and PTSD therapists

We scored 69 Tustin trauma and PTSD therapists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Tustin data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a trauma and PTSD therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure trauma and PTSD therapy is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask about their training in a named trauma therapy (CPT, PE or EMDR) and whether they hold a certification in it.
  4. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  5. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  6. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a trauma and PTSD therapist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is trauma and PTSD therapy?
  • Which trauma therapy do you use, and how many sessions does it usually take?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Trauma and PTSD therapists in Tustin: frequently asked questions

Who is the best trauma and PTSD therapist in Tustin?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked trauma and PTSD therapist in Tustin, CA is Erin Madden Therapy, Inc. with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Grief & Trauma Healing Network, LLC (#2) and BMS Alignment - EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Trauma, & Sex Addiction Therapy (#3) follow. We ranked 69 trauma and PTSD therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many trauma and PTSD therapists are there in Tustin?

RankedPsychologists ranks 69 trauma and PTSD therapists serving Tustin, CA. 3 of them are based in Tustin; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which trauma and PTSD therapists in Tustin work on weekends?

37 of 69 ranked trauma and PTSD therapists post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Erin Madden Therapy, Inc. (#1), BMS Alignment - EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Trauma, & Sex Addiction Therapy (#3) and S.A.G.E. Holistic Health & Wellness Center (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Tustin trauma and PTSD therapists have?

The median Google rating among 69 rated trauma and PTSD therapists in Tustin is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Neuro Wellness Spa | Psychiatrists in Brea has the most, 141 reviews, and ranks #38. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank trauma and PTSD therapists?

Each trauma and PTSD therapist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do trauma and PTSD therapists outside Tustin count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Tustin city center, our service radius for trauma and PTSD therapists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can trauma and PTSD therapists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are trauma and PTSD therapists in Tustin ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on trauma and PTSD therapy and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

What therapies are used for trauma and PTSD?

Trauma-focused therapies include cognitive processing therapy (CPT), prolonged exposure (PE) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Ask which one a therapist uses and what training they completed in it.

Can I see a trauma and PTSD therapist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for Tustin

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 69 trauma and PTSD therapists serving Tustin.