Therapists in California

Hello, my name is Melinda Meyers and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Thousand Oaks, CA. I have been licensed and in private practice for over 10 years. I earned my master degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University in Los Angeles. Seeking out help from a clinician is always the hardest step to take and finding the right clinician for you makes that step easier. I believe we all have the power to find the tools within ourselves to guide us toward a happy and fulfilling life, and I love to help my clients take their first steps toward their goals. I work with my clients from a Humanistic Approach. Your personal worth, your value, creativity, and ability to overcome hardship, pain, and crisis in your life, is the center and most important aspect of my work. As a therapist I am there to help you find that value, creativity, and your ability to overcome issues in your life with guidance that works for you and in your life. I look forward to working with you.

Welcome to BetterHelp which is a major step as you strive to enhance your quality of life through therapy . There may be some degree of ambivalence as you embark upon this new therapeutic journey. However, feel assured you have made a sound decision in the exploration of your feelings and thoughts as you seek to improved your quality of life. My style is warm and interactive and I believe in treating each client with respect, compassion and sensitivity. I enjoy developing new relationships and working with clients to identify the specific problem and working together to create individualized treatment goals and plans . Your input in therapy is crucial given that you will be working diligently in order to achieve your identified goals. I look forward to our partnership in care and treatment . My name is Katranker Thompson and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I graduated from Smith College School of Social Work located in Northampton, Massachusetts. I have worked in the field of Social Work for over 25 years and have enjoyed every moment of serving those who may be at a crossroads in their lives and have decided to seek treatment. I have worked with individuals from different backgrounds who struggle with depression, anxiety, anger issues and adjustment disorders. I also have experience working with Veterans and their significant others around stress & anxiety. My Clinical skills include treatment: Depression Stress & Anxiety Grief Work Caregiver Stress Therapy Cognitive Behavior Therapy Messages are initiated through the BetterHelp portal for which I check messages twice a day. The platform for which therapy is conducted is telephone and video.

I completed my Master's and Doctoral degrees at the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in Los Angeles. I offer my clients an individualized, empowering, values-based, and solution-focused therapeutic approach, which derive from several therapeutic approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. My previous clinical experience includes working with children, families, and adults in school, outpatient/community mental health, and residential treatment settings. I specialize in working with those who experience mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, anger, chronic pain, substance use, relationship, sexual health, and LGBT-related issues. I also specialize in working with high-conflict families, parental alienation and family reunification cases. I look forward to getting to know more about you and see if we are a good fit!

I am a Professional Clinical Counselor licensed in California. I have experience helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in California with 20 years of professional work experience. I am bilingual (English/Spanish). I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in California with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in California with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am licensed in California with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, & supporting and empowering you to break the barriers of past trauma. As a first generation Latina, I understand that healing generational trauma takes time and understanding, so I encourage the exploration of past experiences and cultural experiences to better understand ourselves and our history. It is important for me to create a space where people feel that their story matters and where they can find healing within themselves. I am passionate about helping people achieve personal growth and self awareness. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.

I am licensed in California with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and substance abuse, & coping with grief. The truth is my personal journey to overcome challenges has given me the experience to be an effective clinical therapist. I am a strengths based therapist and I know that with honesty in self evaluation any rejection and self doubt can be overcome, I am proof. I do this work because I have devoted myself to overcoming my mistakes and failures. I am a Christian therapist and am more than happy to include, (if you desire), spiritual principles in your recovery, but it is something that must be requested by you. I am here as proof that mistakes can be overcome and do not dictate your future. I accept couples for therapy and have been married for 20 yrs. and we have been able to work through many issues and having a supportive and loving spouse is such a blessing and would be happy to give hope to any married couples that would welcome a Christian therapist.

I am licensed clinical psychologist with 8 years of professional work experience. I work with clients who experience a wide range of symptoms and concerns including stress and anxiety, depression, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and low self-confidence. My therapy style is warm and focuses on interactive collaboration with my clients. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. My specific approaches include Interpersonal Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), self-compassion, and various mind-body techniques (meditation, yoga, breathing). I will work with you to find the best approach to meet your individual needs. Taking the first step to make positive changes in your life takes courage. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!