Sean Traynor, Psychologist
Dr. Sean Traynor, a compassionate and experienced psychologist at LifeStance Health, serves individuals throughout California, providing dedicated mental health support tailored to meet each person’s unique needs. Dr. Traynor’s approach focuses on fostering a safe, collaborative environment where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions freely, learning tools to take control of their mental well-being. Dr. Traynor treats adults of all ages, including young adults, midlife individuals, and seniors, using Third Wave Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to address emotional patterns that drive behaviors, uncover unhelpful thoughts, and build empowering new habits. Through this process, clients are encouraged to challenge outdated assumptions, creating space for growth and self-acceptance.
With a deep commitment to addressing complex mental health concerns, Dr. Traynor specializes in treating trauma, substance use, and issues related to gender identity. Dr. Traynor’s trauma-informed approach provides clients with the tools to work through past experiences and build resilience. For those struggling with substance use, Dr. Traynor offers nonjudgmental support to help individuals regain control over their lives, equipping them with strategies for sustained change. Additionally, Dr. Traynor is dedicated to affirming and guiding individuals navigating gender identity, helping clients explore and embrace their authentic selves within a supportive and understanding therapeutic space. Dr. Traynor also provides support for clients in the LGBTQ+ community, adults on the autism spectrum, and first responders.
Dr. Traynor utilizes an array of effective therapeutic modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to meet each client’s needs. Whether through individual or group therapy, clients find a comprehensive, empathetic approach that empowers them to overcome challenges and achieve lasting change. Dr. Traynor’s additional expertise encompasses a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), ensuring personalized, effective care for each individual.
Beyond the office, Dr. Traynor is passionate about civil rights and LGBTQ+ community outreach, dedicating time to advocacy and support. These interests reflect a commitment to social equity, which Dr. Traynor also brings into therapeutic practice.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Bipolar Disorder
- Hallucinations
- Intense mood changes
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- First responder stress
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- Premarital counseling
- Self-esteem
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
Education
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Alliant International University
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University of California
Get Directions
925-282-1778
916-596-2135
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Sean Traynor. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Sean Traynor generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Sean Traynor's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Sean Traynor:
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Sean Traynor is a Psychologist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
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Yes, Sean Traynor does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Sean Traynor is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
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