During prohibition, rum runners used Half Moon Bay to distribute illegal alcohol to taverns and roadhouses in the area, some of which still stand and operate today. Many people over the years during economic depressions and recessions found a way to thrive in this small community. But not everyone has an easy time doing so. When depression strikes, you might need help to overcome it.
Counselors in the Half Moon Bay area are available now to help you overcome your depression and cope with the stressful situations in your life. Therapists can help you find opportunities for growth and happiness in the midst of strife. Contact a counselor today.

Meghan Carroll
I am a Clinical Social Worker, licensed in California, Texas, and Alabama and I have been practicing Social Work for seven years. I currently live in Alabama so I am in Central Time for scheduling purposes. I have worked in various settings, including residential psychiatric treatment facilities, in-home therapy, as well as providing therapy in an office setting and through telehealth services. I have worked with adolescents, adults, couples, families, and the older adult population. I have a large amount of experience working with anxiety, depression (including intense training on post-partum mood disorders), trauma, family conflicts, grief/loss, and parenting issues. My approach to therapy is to first and foremost build a strong and positive therapeutic relationship with my clients. As a therapist, I focus on each person's specific individual needs, meeting the client where they are at in the present moment, and adjusting my style to meet their needs. I am a solution focused, strengths based therapist but I also utilize components of cognitive therapy and trauma-informed therapy as needed. My ultimate purpose as a therapist is to provide positive support and a safe space for someone to open up and process any thoughts, feelings, and emotions that they find would be helpful for them. I look forward to working with you!

Michael Edelstein
I am licensed in California with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & anger management. 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!

Dr. Denise Nguyen
I am licensed in California with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, sleeping disorders, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. 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.

Miriam Smith
I am licensed in California with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. 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.

Rita "Elizabeth" Kovacevich
I am licensed in California with 40 years of professional counseling experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, coping with grief and loss and life transitions. I also have extensive experience working with couples to understand their dynamics and improve their relationship in terms of communication, level of closeness, sharing and intimacy. I believe that you are the expert in your own life story and that you inherently have many strengths that can assist you in overcoming life’s challenges. I am here to help you discover and build upon these strengths as well as empower you along your journey. I look forward to meeting you.

Princess Okieme
I am licensed in California with 10 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 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.

Jessica Ordaz
My name Jessica Ordaz, LCSW. I am Mexican American bilingual (Spanish/English) psychotherapist who has 8 years of experience working with various populations (children, adolescents, adults, families). I meet my clients where they are at and work hand in hand with them to determine the optimal tools, they need to reach their treatment goals. I create an emotionally safe space where you can authentically show up with no judgment, shame, or guilt. Equipping clients with tools and psychoeducation with the goal of empowering clients to minimize mental health symptoms interfering with their lives. I am passionate about working with children, teens, individuals, families, including fellow colleagues who need a place to be seen and heard. Using a highly customizable approach and integrating evidence-based tools, I offer a uniquely authentic, empowering, and practical vehicle toward growth. I have an eclectic approach in Person-Centered and Play Therapy. You can expect authenticity, professionalism, a bit of humor, and a high standard of legal and ethical guidelines. The nature of therapy can seem intimidating and nerve-racking. I work collaboratively to establish a safe place, trust, clear goals, and practical avenues that we can work together to achieve them.

Sandra Barela
I am a second-generation Mexican American, fully bilingual in English and Spanish, and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with 16 years of professional experience. Throughout my career, I have supported clients facing stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, abuse, parenting issues, and depression. I firmly believe that you are the expert of your own story and possess inherent strengths to overcome life's challenges. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, and I am here to support you in that journey. In my recent role as Clinical Director at Mary's Path, a nationally accredited Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) in Santa Ana, California, I have been dedicated to empowering vulnerable teen mothers in foster care and their babies to create lives of dignity, hope, and self-sufficiency. My passion for helping young mothers stems from my own experience as a teen mom, which drives me to break generational cycles of trauma and foster better lives for mothers and their children. My personal experiences with gang violence, grief, and loss have deepened my empathy and understanding of the complex challenges faced by individuals and families in similar situations. These experiences have equipped me with unique insights into the healing process, enabling me to provide compassionate and personalized therapeutic support. I recognize the unique strengths and resilience each individual brings to the healing process and am committed to guiding you through your journey toward healing and self-discovery.

Michael Wood
I am licensed in California with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with grief, coping with loss, parenting issues, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. 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.

Catherine Waldron
I am licensed in California with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. 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.
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Types of therapists available to clients in Half Moon Bay
Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Half Moon Bay that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.
Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform
Mental health therapists in Half Moon Bay available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. Half Moon Bay therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Half Moon Bay therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Half Moon Bay region and in the state of California.
How a therapist can help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want
Therapists in Half Moon Bay can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Half Moon Bay may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.