Therapists in California

I am a licensed clinical social worker licensed in California with experience working with immigrant, Communities of Color, and LGBTQIA2S+ folks across the lifespan. I have predominantly worked with youth and families and operate from a person-in-environment, relational and liberatory approaches that recognize the impact systems of oppression, historical, and personal trauma have on marginalized communities. My communication style is collaborative and empathetic. My role is to create a safe space for exploration and affirmation of your life and experiences therein and build upon your strengths. Together we can identify goals and supportive strategies along the way to help you live your best life. I look forward to working with you!

I’m a psychologist with more than 25 years of experience. I love counseling and working with individuals and couples. The joy of discovering a solution for a problem with someone and see them grow and thrive excites me. No one is perfect and at times, we all need help. It is a mistake trying to solve problems alone. I see counseling as the undiscovered gem in human functioning – far too many people miss the opportunity of working with a trained and skilled counselor to aid them on the journey to figure out a plan through their challenge. I’m glad you are considering this option and there is a reason that you are reading my profile. I would love working with you.

I utilize Solution Focused, Dialectic, EMDR reducing vivid, unwanted, repeated thoughts, panic, urges and anxiety. I specializes in helping adults, children, and teens manage mood, parenting challenges, anxiety, parent-child, and parent-teen relationships challenges. My style is respectful, interactive and dynamic. I loves to play, use art, puppets, storytelling with children from 4 to 99. Building rapport quickly such that we can move you toward your goals of healing and improvement of the quality of your life. I am known for my positive narrative visualization technique through EMDR DeTUR protocol. In addition, I also has hours of specialized training in trauma and TBI treatment. Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Fellow of American Association Marriage Family Therapist, EMDR Certified.

I am licensed in California with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & parenting issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. 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 & empower you in that journey. My years of experience has allowed me to work with a plethora of clients, which includes parenting, pre-marital counseling, anger management, domestic violence, and marriage maintenance. I am here to help.

As a therapist whose been seeing clients for over 20 years in a variety of settings, I feel that I can be helpful in the majority of circumstances you might find yourself in. I tend to work from a Cognitive Behavioral Framework (which basically means to bring one's thoughts, actions and feelings together to challenge problem areas). I believe that providing a place of trust, safety and support is key to doing the hard work. I am also a person of Faith and if this is important to you please let me know. Otherwise, our work together will focus on the problem areas we identify. Trouble areas may include anxiety issues, sadness, loneliness, family dynamics, past traumas and/or abuse, or any other roadblocks preventing you from achieving your goals. I look forward to meeting you and assisting you in finding the solutions that will create a new future.

I am licensed in California with 12 years of professional work experience. Prior to attaining my LMFT I gained value experience working in foster care, education and investigating elder/dependent abuse. I have experience in helping clients with depression, anxiety, family conflict/systems, trauma and abuse. In addition, I am familiar with recovery modalities necessary to overall wellbeing. I work to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. 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 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, anger management, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. 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 & empower you in that journey. Prevention, remediation and enhancement of person in situation. My belief is during exploration and discovery, as destructive, inhibiting and nonproductive behaviors must first be identified to favorably impact the future of therapeutic change.

I am a licensed professional clinical counselor in California with 7 years of professional work experience. Much of my experience comes from treating adolescents, young adults, and early middle age adults in areas of anxiety, depression, life transitions, mood disorders, interpersonal and family conflict, work stress, and body image. I believe in a collaborative client-centered approach to therapy to allow clients to have an active role in the therapeutic journey. My communication style is calm, personable, and supportive. I aim to provide honest feedback and I take pride in genuinely building rapport with my clients by providing a non-judgmental and safe space for them to process. I hope to support you in understanding the root cause of whatever is causing distress and explore useful strategies that will allow you to build your personal "toolbox" that will ultimately lead you on a path of living a meaningful life.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in individual and family therapy for children and adults. With over 30 years working in the fields of behavioral health and social services, and as a graduate of California State University, Bakersfield with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology, I serve as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among my areas of expertise are Depression, Anxiety, Child and Adolescent Disorders, Positive Parenting of challenging behaviors and oppositional defiant children, Grief and Loss Issues, coping with chronic pain and fatigue/Fibromyalgia and other chronic medical problems, and many others. In addition to being a psychotherapist I have worked as a consultant for non-profit organizations in Tulare County. I am an interactive, Cognitive Behavioral and Family System's therapist. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Behavior Modification Theory, and Positive Parenting among other theoretical approaches, to offer highly personalized treatment tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

I am licensed in California and Texas with 10 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 seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.