Therapists in California

Hello, my name is Jessica Ortiz. I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist with over 16 years of experience. I am licensed in the states of California and Texas. I received my Masters in Psychology from Antioch University in 2008. I have experience working with a diverse population of clients with a wide range of clinical problems including: depression, anxiety, individual psychological problems, marital problems, and child-parent problems. I work with adults, couples, adolescents, children and families. My goal is to help you resolve issues in your life in order for you live a healthier and happier one. I like to use cognitive and behavioral approaches to help my clients achieve their goals quicker and within a specified time. I am trained in several modalities in therapy and will adjust my approach to my client needs. I’m here to help you resolve any issues that you are finding difficult to figure out on your own. I can provide suggestions and insight, but ultimately my goal is to empower you to feel confident in making decisions that are right for you. I am ready to help.

As an experienced therapist I appreciate the energy it takes to confront issues that feel overwhelming without clear solutions. I take my role seriously in facilitating healing. I care about my clients and do my best to minimize any unpleasant symptoms you are experiencing while we work on strategies that move you towards a more satisfying life. I am authentic, non-judgmental, and direct in my approach. If you are feeling emotionally overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or have tried to make things better without lasting success, I can help. Connecting with the right therapist is the first step. I have been helping others shift their perceptions, heal from emotional pain, and reach their personal goals for over ten years. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in the treatment of complex trauma, PTSD, substance use, and mood and anxiety-related disorders. I have extensive experience working with interpersonal conflict including domestic violence. I work with individuals, couples, and families seeking relief from the troubling effects of trauma, the negative impacts of unhealthy communication styles, the harmful consequences of substance use, and challenges associated with change. My clinical specialties include treating victims of violent and sexual crimes, adult survivors of early childhood traumas, and substance use specific treatment and recovery. I value and respect diversity and consider myself an LGBTQIA ally. I look forward to hearing from you.

Hi my name is Jasmine Jones I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker who has specialized for 11 years in work dealing with trauma, daily life stressors, mood disorders, and behavioral issues in youths, adults, and families. My main focus of practice is helping clients develop a sense of authenticity and self worth. I currently specialize in various evidenced based practices including CBT, AFCBT, Crises Intervention, TFCBT, mindfulness, and DBT practices. Welcome I can’t wait to work with you

I am a family and marriage therapist licensed in California with over 8 years of experience. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and substance abuse issues. I also helped those who have experienced sexual issues and physical trauma or emotional abuse, and those in need of Christian-focused counseling. I have also worked with residential and outpatient clients. My counseling style is warm, interactive, and non-judgmental. I believe that the client is the expert on themselves and therefore won't tell someone what they should do. My approach is primarily solution-focused. Together as a team we will create goals. Not everything works with everyone so it is important to state what you like and don't like in order to create a treatment plan to meet your needs. I want to congratulate you on taking the step to change in order to reach your goals of becoming happier and more free. I look forward to being able to support and empower you on this journey.

Lou A. Bordisso, Ed.D., has been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1987. He holds a B.A. in social welfare from California State University, an M.A. in marriage and family counseling, and an Ed.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of San Francisco. He also holds an M.Div. from the Franciscan School of Theology at the Graduate Theological Union. His professional profile encompasses a wide range of roles, including Employee Assistance Program Administrator for a government program; Outpatient Supervisor for insurance firms; Outpatient Supervisor for Forensic Mental Health in a government program; Hospice Spiritual and Pastoral Care; Substance Abuse, Process Addictions, and Co-dependency Counselor in various inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities; and Social Service provider for underserved populations. He also specializes in LGBTQ (Gay Men, Lesbian women, and Trans clients), Sexuality, and Sexual Orientation Behavioral Health in private practice and online modalities. Dr. Bordisso is renowned for his warmth, compassion, and empathy as a provider, characterized by his attentive listening and caring demeanor. His counseling and therapy approaches encompass a variety of modalities, including but not limited to supportive therapies, existential and philosophical life issues, client-centered counseling, spiritual and pastoral care concerns, LGBTQQI and sexuality issues, work, and employee-related problems addressed through an Employee Assistance Program framework, cognitive-behavioral orientation, early-stage Alzheimer's, mild cognitive impairment, and related memory and caregiving concerns. These services are tailored to the client's needs and preferences based on thorough assessment and appropriate counseling modalities.

Hello! Having over 13. years of experience, I enjoy being a safe, non-judgmental place for you to work through what is going through your head and your heart in your life. I have been on my psychotherapist, life coach journey for years graduating with my Master’s in Counseling in 2011. As a California licensed Marriage, Family and Child therapist (MFT), I guide and coach on assisting, learning, and growing with financial stress, family & relationships, ANY addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, abandonment, sexual identity; every person involved in an adoption, surrogacy, and physical illnesses. Through solution focused, CBT, person centered and other approaches I guide, assist, and help decrease, manage and in some cases put to rest issues. Helping is my passion. I can help. I am safe.

I am licensed in California with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. 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 45 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping individuals with identity and purpose related issues. Life presents us with dilemmas and opportunities each new day. My practice is to be present with individuals to resolve issues of dysphoria, and help to learn , practice, to resolve personal and social dysfunction. I strive to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. In our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I recognize 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.

I am licensed in California with 23 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 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 bilingual in English and Spanish.

Is your mental health suffering? Are you not yourself and withdrawing from others? Feeling stuck and finding it difficult to manage your day to day responsibilities? I work with adults and children struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, boundaries and self-esteem issues. As an LMFT with 18 years experience, I meet my clients where they are at, utilizing a strength based approach. I believe we all have it within ourselves to heal and live the life we were meant to live. I provide therapy in English and Spanish and understand the challenges of being part of a multi-cultural family. I am confident that you can live a full and purposeful life. My specialties include; CBT, DBT, ACT, Trauma Informed Care, Relationship Issues, Parent-child conflict, Mindfulness and Meditation, and Talk Therapy. I provide individuals and children care virtually through telephone or video therapy. I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential and reach their goals. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space to work through whatever you are going through.