Psychological Services

Trauma and PTSD Healing Center 


At the Trauma and PTSD Healing Center, Dr. Janina Scarlet (PSY 26231; PY1011) specializes in evidence-based treatments for trauma (PTSD and complex PTSD), burnout, and grief, as well as creative blocks. With over 11 years of experience, Dr. Scarlet provides her clients with a compassionate heart and focused dedication. Her clinical experience includes using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help individuals with PTSD, grief, and burnout, as well as using Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for PTSD. Dr. Scarlet also has experience working with a variety of mindfulness and meditation techniques, as well as compassion and self-compassion. Dr. Scarlet currently offers telehealth sessions for adults with PTSD and complex PTSD, and is licensed to work with clients in California and Nevada. In addition, she is fluent in Russian and can conduct therapy with Russian-speaking clients.

Dr. Scarlet is also a proud geek and is able to incorporate clients’ interests into research-supported therapy, which she calls “Superhero Therapy.” Superhero Therapy incorporates characters from pop culture such as The Justice League, Avengers, X-Men, Harry Potter, Doctor Who, Sherlock Holmes, and many others. Above all, Dr. Scarlet believes in establishing an active collaboration with a client and working as a team to target the presenting problems and provide a safe lens to facilitate healing.

Dr. Scarlet also has a lot of experience working with creatives. Whether you’re an actor, a writer, a musician, an illustrator, or otherwise a creative or a spiritual being, Dr. Scarlet is here to help you cultivate a deeper connection with your creative potential.

Her work has been featured on Yahoo, BBC, NPR, Sunday Times, CNN, CW, ABC, The New York Times, Forbes, and many other outlets. She regularly consults on books and television shows, including HBO’s The Young Justice. She was also portrayed as a comic book character in Gail Simone’s Seven Days graphic novel.

Dr. Scarlet authored ten books and has written chapters for fourteen others. Her books include Superhero TherapyHarry Potter TherapyTherapy QuestDark AgentsSuper-Womenand It Shouldn’t Be This Way.

Dr. Scarlet is currently accepting new clients ages 18 and up. If you’re interested in her services please call (858) 751-4842 or email Janina@Superhero-Therapy.com to schedule an intake interview.

If you do not reside in California or Nevada, Dr. Scarlet is available for a one-on-one virtual consultation. If you’re interested in setting up a consultation, please email Dustin McGinnis at dustin@superhero-therapy.com