Therapists in Napa, CA
Therapy can be beneficial for almost anybody at one point or another. A therapist can offer support and coping skills for those dealing with challenging life transitions, share tools for managing overwhelming emotions, identify and change negative beliefs and behavioral patterns, learn to communicate more effectively, and overall make meaningful and lasting change in your life.
When it comes to finding a therapist, Napa, CA can offer a wider range of choice than many rural areas, but finding the right therapist for you can be challenging even in more populated spaces. Psychology, like traditional medicine, has specialization. There are a number of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, and which one is most effective can depend on the challenge being addressed as well as personal preference. What you want or need may not be available at a nearby clinic. This is where online therapy can help.
BetterHelp is an online platform that offers appointments with a range of mental health professionals from licensed psychologists to social workers who have expertise in a variety of specialties like relationship difficulties, stress management, and personal growth. Whether you’re looking for a certified Gottman therapist, or an LGBTQ+ friendly CBT practitioner, simply fill out an online questionnaire and BetterHelp will match you with the therapist that best meets your needs. And because therapeutic alliance can be key to success, if you need to change therapists you can do so at no additional cost.
Online therapy can also be a convenient solution for many busy professionals, parents, and students. Online sessions fit easily into any schedule, and with video chat, phone, and text messaging options, you can meet with your therapist from the comfort of your own home.
A compassionate therapist can give you the skills to cope with the stress of daily life, as well as create lasting change. If you have been thinking about therapy for any reason, get started by contacting BetterHelp or checking out the list of online-based therapists in Napa below. Click on a profile for more information about their experience and to read reviews from people who have already benefited from online therapy.
Dr. Darlene Viggiano
Clinician
License Type(s): PhD,LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issues
18 years offering treatment
Darlene Viggiano Doctor of Philosophy, Marriage and Family Therapist Darlene Viggiano earned a PhD degree in Psychology from Saybrook University in 2010, having completed a Master’s in Psychology from National University in 1995. She has been an Intensive Outpatient Program clinician, case manager, and clinical lead supervisor at various stages in her career, with her license dating back to 1999. Throughout her career, Darlene has trained paraprofessionals and students in therapeutic modalities for working with abuse, addiction, and other clinical concerns. Over the span of her practice, she has treated Adults Molested as Children, provided Batterers’ Intervention, worked with Dual Diagnosis, and handled both Infidelity and Perinatal Substance Abuse, as well as facilitating Anger Management, Couples Communication, Hypnosis, and Mindful Movement. She holds certification in Clinical Hypnosis by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, and early on in her career had earned certification in Duluth Model Batterers’ Intervention. She also has provided presentations and workshops in Jungian and Transpersonal Psychology and has authored two academic books: Dreams and Dream-like Experiences: Their role in spiritual emergence processes, and Carrying On: A workbook for women who’ve lost a pregnancy. Darlene is a member of the American Society for Clinical Hypnosis and the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and has been a member of the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis as well as the American Psychological Association Division 30 (Hypnosis), from which she won an Early Career Contribution Award.
Elaine Lipkin
Clinician
License Type(s): MS,LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression
35 years offering treatment
Choosing a therapist hinges on so many factors! Who you are, what you are looking for in therapy. Then there are the therapists available to you, You look at their education, training, experience, therapeutic approaches, etc. Deciding to seek therapy takes courage and you want a good fit. That fit comes from working together, developing trust and a willingness to be open to hearing what each other says. I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1990. I have worked in the mental health field since 1975, in psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, and then interning in private practice for three years prior to becoming licensed. I was extremely lucky to have worked at a psychiatric hospital early on that provided staff education with some of the most famous people in the field of psychotherapy, so I feel my foundation is outstanding. Life can be hard, overwhelming, frustrating, and exciting. My role as a therapist is to help you help yourself, to identify areas in your life where you might be stuck, understand why you do or feel or act as you do, understand the influences that affect you today. I believe in setting goals in therapy that can be evaluated along the way and changed when needed. Therapy can be short term, very solution oriented. Or can take longer. I draw from the various therapeutic approaches that I have studied and put into practice over the years. And apply what I know to each client individually. Clients have described me as compassionate, that I seek to understand what they need, that I am able to hear them, and that I am respectful. I love the connection between myself and my clients that allows me to stay neutral yet utilizes my ability to be empathetic. I will help you to develop the tools needed to make the changes you identify and to incorporate insights that happen along the way. I have worked with individuals, families, and couples. My speciality has been working with people going through Infertility and I have had specialized training in this unique area as well as being a therapist with a national support organization. All of this experience and training define who I am as a therapist/counselor today. I have a good understanding of how our family of origin affects how we function today and utilize a family systems and a more eclectic approach. But more than what approaches I draw from, that connection I mentioned above is what helps my clients achieve their goals. I wish you all the best in your journey and if I am the therapist you contact, I look forward to our work together.
Kelly Kratzer
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD
13 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, parenting issues (including parenting neurodivergent children), motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & 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.
Gabriela Lozano
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disorders
15 years offering treatment
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with over 15 years of experience. I have experience working with individuals, couples, families and adolescents. I have worked with clients with a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, anger management, emotional regulation, coping skills and eating disorders . I have also helped many people who have experienced emotional trauma and/or emotional abuse (which I find is the underlying cause of many unhealthy behaviors and struggles that lead us to seek help.) My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe we have our own answers to healing and growth if we are guided and are truly heard, respected and valued. My approach combines psychodynamic, humanistic, client centered and cognitive-behavioral therapy. I will match to you, your emotional and intellectual needs and style that suits you best to explore and find answers to your challenges. Therapy is as unique a journey as you are and I will speak your language in that regard. It takes such courage to take a step towards growth, healing and understanding yourself and others. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support you and walk along side you.
Dinora Mendoza-Montoya
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes
6 years offering treatment
I am a licensed therapist in California with 6 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 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.
David Fonseca
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
7 years offering treatment
I have been a clinical therapist for the past 7 years who is currently licensed as a LMFT with the state of California.Prior to being a therapist i was a case manager who specialized in Crisis interventions. My experiences as a therapist have allowed me to work with children and adults who experience different challenges including anxiety, anger management, and depression.my form of therapy is based off of Cognitive therapy and Solution Focus Therapy.I thank you for taking a step forward in getting support and contacting me to see how i can assist you in this dire time.
Ligia Pacheco Paz
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
8 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & 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. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Erma Wardley
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
22 years offering treatment
I am a LCSW licensed in California with 22years of professional work experience. I have training to help clients manage stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, motivation, self esteem, confidence & depression. I also have experience on how to successfully manage and cope with "Life Changes". I work with my clients to create an open, safe and positive environment for clients to share their private thoughts and feelings without fear or judgment. It takes courage to seek out help in order to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life and you have just taken the first steps toward change. My role and purpose will be to support and empower you in your journey of greater understanding, self awareness, self acceptance and the benefit of peace of mind for being true to yourself.
Ana Vargas Garcia
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
5 years offering treatment
I am licensed therapist in California with experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief, coping with loss, depression, and 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. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Victoria Abigania
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
8 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 8 years of professional work experience in California. I have experience in helping clients with family conflicts, trauma, abuse, coping with grief, coping with loss, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I have worked extensively with youth (18 and under) and their families in community-based mental health, along with adults in various community-based health settings as well. I am a first generation Filipino-American therapist with experience addressing dynamics of the AAPI community. My theoretical orientation is deeply rooted in trauma-informed care and systems theory, which takes a look at the larger contexts and relationships in which someone experiences life. I believe that you are the expert in your experiences, that you have many strengths, and have skills that have brought you through your journey thus far. Every person possesses what is necessary to move through difficulties. 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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What types of therapists are available to clients in Napa?
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 Napa that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic 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 Napa available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Napa 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, Napa therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Napa region and in the state of California.
How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?
Therapists in Napa 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 Napa may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Napa offering online therapy or in person?
Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.
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