Therapists in California

Hello! My name is Lindsey Wehn and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California. I am so happy to be here to support others as they go through difficult times in their lives, for those who want to make changes, or for those who just want someone for a little extra emotional support. I'm thrilled that the BetterHelp platform is here to open up therapy to so many more people. We are not limited by location and time anymore, and we have the added benefit of messaging in between sessions. (Please note that my license restricts me to only seeing clients who are physically in California. I unfortunately cannot see you if you are traveling out of state.) In my work, one of the biggest issues I see with others is a lack of self confidence. This lack of confidence can lead to many different other issues, such as depression, anxiety, low self esteem, and problems in social, family and work environments. When one is willing and able to address where these self confidence issues are coming from and how they are manifesting in one’s life now, we can work together to bring on more self acceptance and internal peace. I’m a big believer in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) combined with Mindfulness approaches. While CBT challenges your thoughts in order to change how you are feeling, mindfulness begs for you to stay in the present without changing anything. How can these two concepts make sense together? Mindfulness teaches us how to get in touch with what the feeling is without judgment and with acceptance. CBT teaches us to observe, evaluate, understand, and change our thoughts if they are maladaptive. There is so much here we can delve into as we work together. I always employ a Person Centered approach, which means I bring in non-judgment and non- bias, and work hard to understand your issue and where you are coming from. I also think it’s really important that you feel comfortable with me. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important part of therapy in order for you to reach your goals. If you can trust me and feel comfortable expressing things to me, you will be much more likely to benefit from this experience. If you are a parent: One of my passions is working with individuals on parenting issues and helping them build strong connections with their families. I’ve learned a lot through my work, through research, and through personal experience as a parent that our old views on discipline just don’t work and do not help to build emotionally healthy and successful children. Not only do I help others learn new ways of interacting with their children to build happier, healthier homes, but I help you uncover why parenting can be so difficult at times. How we were raised and what’s going on for us in our lives play a big role in how we parent our children in the present. If you are a parent and you feel like things could improve, I would love to help with this. Therapy is what you make of it, and the more you are engaged in the process, the more you will benefit. My suggestion is that you utilize both the ability to message me at any time, and schedule sessions with me (video, chat or phone) as they fit your schedule. On a more personal level, I live in Northern California with my husband and two young daughters. I have 2 dogs and 4 cats. I love hiking and being outdoors. I have been Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist since 2012, though have been working in this field since 2005 in various settings. I have experience in family therapy, working with children, in particular those dealing with trauma, individual and group therapy with children, adolescents and adults; case management working with adults with severe mental illnesses in a supported living environment; and emancipated foster youth (ages 16-24). I earned my BA in Psychology from UC Santa Barbara in 2004, and my MA in Psychology from Chapman University College in 2007. I am happy to be here to build relationships with others, and hopefully help them feel more content and happy in their lives. I look forward to meeting you! -Lindsey Wehn, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

I am licensed in California with professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, & 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 18 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & anger management. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My theoretical orientation can be described as eclectic, using techniques from various models of therapy as deemed appropriate with the current treatment and client. I utilize most from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as I assist clients in exploring and expressing thoughts, feelings/emotions, and behaviors in an attempt to identify maladaptive patterns contributing to distress. 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 a Clinical Social Worker licensed in Connecticut over 15 years of experience working as a Social Worker and Clinician. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic and persistent mental illness, self esteem issues, relationship issues and life changes. I have worked extensively with military members (Active Duty and Veterans) and have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse (both combat and non-combat related). My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach is always trauma informed, and I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma informed approach (ARC Trained), and Mind Body Resiliency (MBRT) Master Trainer. I am committed to being Client focused and strengths based. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in California with 7 years of professional work experience. I had two years working in private practice and two years in community mental health in offering individual and group psychotherapy, and psychological assessment services in diagnosis ADHD, Autism, depression, intellectual developmental disorder, general anxiety disorder, and OCD. I received training in providing trauma-sensitive clinical services within a psychodynamic theoretical framework that draws from object relations and attachment theory. I also utilize cognitive behavioral therapy. I have experience in helping clients with anxiety, relationships struggles, and trauma. 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. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage. Warm regards, Dr. Michelle

I am licensed in California with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. 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. 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 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. 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. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support and empower you in that journey.

I am licensed in New York with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbt-related issues, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. 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 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. 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. 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 22 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I also support clients as they navigate life's various stressors and transitions. 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.