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Jessica Abuchaibe

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Jessica Abuchaibe, LMFT - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
$190/session
LMFT
6 years of experience
Virtual
As an integrative therapist, I use the approach/es that most resonate with you to help you understand the causes to your distress as well as identify ways to help you cope in a personalized manner and attain your goals. With validation, compassion, an open-mindset, and flexibility to healing, I can help you be, do and feel better to live a happier life. I've worked with individuals who have/are suicidal, self-harming, drug & alcohol addiction, sexual abuse, domestic violence, complex trauma, physical illness, child abuse & neglect, autism, anxiety, grief, depression, ptsd, homeless, at-risk, terminal illness and gender distress. Taking care of yourself and establishing your boundaries are key. Please feel free to ask me any questions, and I'll reply as soon as possible. I deeply care about each person I do therapy for and can provide necessary referrals. You've made it this far! Continue taking the steps towards booking your therapy session and strengthen yourself. My best to you!

Maya Attia

(she/her)

Maya Attia, LMFT - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
$200/session
LMFT
3 years of experience
Virtual
You’ve read all the books and did all the research, but being in an open relationship is more complicated than it sounded. You thought you had it all figured out, but it turns out you’re just as lost as before. It was supposed to be an exciting time to explore and spice things up, but right now, you’re overwhelmed with anxiety and fear. You’re scared this will ruin your relationship, and jealousy has become a familiar presence. Something has to change.

Jason Stewart

(he/him)

Jason Stewart, LMFT - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
$160/session
LMFT
11 years of experience
Virtual
Allow me to introduce myself—my name is Jason Stewart, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with a genuine passion for helping others. With nine years of experience in the field, I have had the privilege of working with diverse populations, including couples, families, individuals, and the LGBTQ+ community. Throughout my career, I have found that connecting with my clients on a deep and authentic level is at the core of effective therapy. I bring empathy, warmth, and curiosity into every session, creating a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and life's challenges. Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, navigating complex family dynamics, facing personal obstacles, or seeking to understand and embrace your own identity, I am here to walk alongside you on your unique journey. In addition to my professional approach, I believe in the power of humor as a therapeutic tool. Laughter can bring lightness to difficult situations and foster resilience. By combining my years of experience, genuine empathy, warmth, curiosity, and a touch of humor, I strive to create a therapeutic experience that is both enriching and transformative. If you are seeking a therapist who values your unique experiences, understands the intricacies of diverse populations, and can provide a safe space for exploration and growth, I invite you to connect with me. Together, we can embark on a path of healing and create a life filled with fulfillment and well-being.

Anitalyn Sinclair

Anitalyn Sinclair, LCSW - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
$225/session
LCSW
17 years of experience
Virtual
Hi, I'm Anitalyn (like Anita and Lyn put together in one word). I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 17 years experience helping people become the best version of themself. We all need help at one time or another, though I know asking for it can be really hard for some of us. I strive to be approachable, friendly, funny, and always non-judgmental. I look at the big picture, considering all the factors that are affecting you.

Natalia Estrada

(she/her)

Natalia Estrada, LCSW - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
$150/session
LCSW
10 years of experience
Virtual
Hello! I am Natalia a proud Colombian cis gender heterosexual woman, living in the United Sates for the last 14 years. I am a forever admirer of life, humans, and our lovely planet. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California. I genuinely enjoy helping others to connect with their truest self, with their essence, to find answers within themselves, achieve peace, and happiness. My approach is warm and curious, free of shame and judgement. My priority is the therapeutic relationship which is charged with compassion and empathy; I provide a safe environment for both of us to find your path to change and healing.

Kristy De Leon

(she/her)

Kristy De Leon, LMFT - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
$250/session
LMFT
20 years of experience
Virtual
Hi, my name is Kristy De Leon. Are you successful at work, but unable to have success in your personal life? Have you tried the "self help" books, but finding its not helping? Do you finding yourself scrolling social media for too long? Is there a constant worry that things will not change? Are you finding yourself in a lifeless or sexless marriage and wondering if things will ever change? I empower high-functioning teens and adults to overcome the obstacles that are keeping them from actualizing their potential. We will work in the here-and-now and use your strengths. I integrate a holistic approach that takes into consideration mind, lifestyle habits, emotions, and spirituality. Each component has an integral part in goal achievement, but more importantly in strengthening the relationship with yourself. Whether you want to enhance your communication skills, have a better handle on overwhelm or heal wounds from relationships - I'm here for you. In our sessions, I will met you will a solution-focused approach that is based in compassion and hope. We will co-create a roadmap with measurable goals and realistic coping skills. You do not have to look further for a safe space. Let's schedule an appointment.

Giulietta Madrigal-Pingol

(she/her)

Giulietta Madrigal-Pingol, LMFT - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
$225/session
LMFT
11 years of experience
Virtual
Do you want to heal your relationship with yourself, body, sensuality, or food? Are you afraid to embrace your authentic self, but know that the way that you have been living hasn’t been working for you? You might be struggling with self-judgment or with sexual concerns. You may have experienced trauma and feel like you have lost connection with yourself, your body, and your sense of trust and safety. I can support you on your healing path to find more effective ways to cope with painful emotions, reclaim pleasure and safety after trauma, and find your voice and embrace your true self. I have extensive experience working with sexual concerns, sexual trauma, eating disorders, and body image. I am an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, meaning that I have specialized training and education in addressing diverse sexual issues. I have a warm, collaborative, and interactive approach to therapy that is gender and LGBTQ+ affirming and body and sex-positive. My couples therapy openings are full at the moment and I am currently only seeing individual clients through Grow Therapy.

Anh Ta

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Anh Ta, LMFT - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
$250/session
LMFT
15 years of experience
Virtual
Welcome! I am a licensed clinician with a masters in marriage and family therapy and a background in pastoral ministry and counseling. I have been a therapist for 15 years and specialize in helping people move through loss, change, relational stress, career stress, and life transition through a holistic, humanistic, eclectic, and straight forward approach. Working with me, you will be challenged to move past the obstacles you face as you move towards your self-defined goals. *Please note I do not schedule appointments on weekends or evenings and will not be opening weekend or evening appointments anytime soon. Due to my caseload, my availability now is limited to between the late morning to mid- afternoon. *

Andrea Parsons

(she/her)

Andrea Parsons, LCSW - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
$70/session
LCSW
13 years of experience
Virtual
Hello! My name is Andrea. I am a multiethnic, bilingual (Spanish), and LGBPTQQIA+ identified practitioner with a trauma-focused approach to therapy. I believe the majority of the challenges we face in daily life stem from experiences we have gone through as children, and that, only by addressing and processing these experiences in a more adaptive way, can we achieve true healing. Although I utilize elements from a number of different modalities in my treatment plans- according to the needs of each individual- I prioritize the use of EMDR in order to address the root of our struggles and symptoms.

Matthew Tentler

(he/him)

Matthew Tentler, LMFT - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
$200/session
LMFT
10 years of experience
Virtual
In-person
1200 Paseo Cama...
Matthew Tentler is a marriage and family therapist in Southern California. He specializes in treating in depression, post traumatic stress disorder, addiction and cultural, spiritual, and identity issues. After working as a teacher, a professional behavioral analyst, and later as a first responder on a mental health crisis team, Mr. Tentler worked as a lead clinician for a non-profit providing aid for survivors of human trafficking, where he developed a trauma informed martial arts, self defense and somatic therapy program.

Natasha Thomas

Natasha Thomas, LMFT - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
$150/session
LMFT
13 years of experience
Virtual
Hi, my name is Natasha! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I have been practicing for 12 years. I help people with depression, anxiety, narcissistic abuse, and several other areas so people become the best versions of themselves. I am certified in CBT, DBT, Trauma-informed care, Domestic Violence, Seeking Safety, and CBT for PTSD. I look forward to connecting with you!

Rande Dorn

(she/her)

Rande Dorn, LMFT - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
$200/session
LMFT
8 years of experience
Virtual
In-person
12722 Riverside...
You are grieving, heartbroken, or lost. You didn’t get the job, you broke up with your partner, someone important has died. Grief is normal and exquisite and painful. You want to talk about it, but you don’t want to burden anyone. Here you have permission to be a burden. To be messy, seen, repetitive, and stuck. I’ll meet you there, but won’t leave you there. We work towards managing the unimaginable. Reckoning with the stories we tell and the paths lost, in order to reconcile with where we truly are. There you will find possibility. New stories, new love, new hope. There you will find the courage to start again.

Tara Steinke

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Tara Steinke, LMFT - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
$175/session
LMFT
5 years of experience
Virtual
Hello, I'm Tara... I love working with clients who are struggling with career and life transitions, anxiety, grief and loss, stress management and sex, intimacy & relationship concerns. Prior to my work as a therapist, I worked for years in the entertainment industry with various film, TV and music artists. I love to work with creative types and understand the challenges many face working in that industry. I received my M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University with an emphasis on trauma studies. I'm a member of AASECT with the goal of becoming an AASECT certified sex therapist in the near future. I'm also a 500-hour RYT certified yoga and meditation teacher. I like to incorporate somatic and mindfulness exercises into my work with individuals and groups. I also have a background working as a sexual assault advocate and bring a strong passion and skill set for working with individuals with sexual trauma histories. I'm based in Los Angeles. When I'm not working, I can be found with my Chihuahua (Homer), hiking, reading, watching film & TV and working on creative writing projects.

Hasina Crump

(she/her)

Hasina Crump, LMFT - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
$180/session
LMFT
10 years of experience
Virtual
I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT,) serving individuals and couples within California. I graduated with a Master’s degree from San Francisco State University and have been practicing therapy for over 10 years. I am also a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples therapist and Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional. I provide therapy for adults, teens (12+), and couples, who are struggling but ready to take the first step toward happiness, peace of mind and purpose. I am committed to bringing inclusive and informed care to all, and am experienced working with clients from various ethnicities, immigration histories, sexualities, gender orientations and lifestyle preferences. I begin therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help reduce negative thinking patterns & self-criticism. This can alleviate anxiety, create confidence & set a foundation to make changes with insight and positive energy. We then delve deeper; defining your values to build a life that fulfills you & rethinking how you relate to your past & to others.

Angie Gunn LCSW, CST, CSTS

(they/them)

Angie Gunn LCSW, CST, CSTS, LCSW - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
$150/session
LCSW
15 years of experience
Virtual
Hey you, I'm Angie, a sex and relationship therapist uniquely suited to support your journey to pleasure and healing. (NOTE: I'm currently not doing COUPLES therapy through Grow, so I would encourage you to find another provider if you're seeking couples work.) Have you struggled to find a therapist who you can be completely transparent with in regards to your sexuality or gender? Have you hidden your identities, desires, and challenges, for fear of judgment, shame or rejection? Sexuality is a challenging topic, one that most therapists don't receive much training around. As a result, even therapists can be afraid to broach sensitive topics, which makes it even harder for you when your mental health, relationship challenges, and overall well-being is so interrelated to your sexual health. Instead of shying away, my work centers your sexual self as a primary domain of care. First, we build trust. And when you're ready, we explore every aspect that may be impacting your life. This can include healing sexual trauma or harm, exploring early childhood development and shame, permission giving to talk about different identities, expressions and desires, and creating pathways to your fullest most expansive pleasure and connection. Topics I'm passionate about include closing the orgasm gap, healing sexual trauma, queer love and sex and healing the harm from homophobia, gender expansive exploration, non-monogamy and open relating, kink/ BDSM/ fetish exploration, the needs of sex workers (whorephobia and stigma) and those who've experienced trafficking, and finding pleasure after experiencing a religious/ cult repression. I identify/ am a member of many of these communities, which provides lived experience to balance clinical expertise as well. We work together to create a safe container for your diverse and erotic self, learning how to integrate those selves into your relationships and your life. Pleasure is key to mental health and well-being.

JUSTIN R. STARGAARD

JUSTIN R. STARGAARD, LMFT - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
$150/session
LMFT
5 years of experience
Virtual
I am employed as a dual licensed therapist (MFT & LPCC) practicing in Fresno, California. I primarily serve our local community through a physical office and also provide group therapy with the sexual offender population. I'd consider the work with offenders offers me some insight related to grooming, porn consumption, offending cycle, and of benefit to parents who want to protect their kids, survivors who want to assert against future grooming, and general content around dating healthy in the digital age. Call/text (559) 242-6670 to speak directly to me. Theoretical models I apply include a cognitive behavioral model emphasizing how we can use behavior to get the changes you want. In practice, I've found this model to be accessible for first time clients, offer a practical conceptualization of therapy work, and all while offering an ease of going "deeper" as work may incorporate childhood experiences, attachment, and present day relational dynamics/transference. When I work with couples/families I utilize a structural model which emphasizes getting parents on the same team and building a functional hierarchy for the family unit. I emphasize the need for structure within the family, based on my work in-home with resource families, foster kids, and the consequences related to not having a constructive structure in the home. On the clinical side, every client will be offered a review of their treatment plan and asked for feedback which eliminates the mystery of therapy and ensures focus to the work by clearly defining goals and interventions. I have not seen it all but I have seen a lot. I've been working in mental health since I was 19 years old and learned a lot from all places I have been and people I have met. If you are interested, I welcome consults 24/7. Call/text: (559) 242-6670

Walter Bowles

(he/him)

Walter Bowles, LCSW - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
$125/session
LCSW
8 years of experience
Virtual
Hello! I provide individual therapy to residents of California, specializing in working with adults who are creatives, artists, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. My therapeutic approach integrates EMDR and an eclectic, relational style to support those navigating grief, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, personality disorders, substance use, body image issues, disordered eating, challenges with sex and sexuality, trauma, and inner child wounds. I use exploratory harm reduction techniques, helping individuals reconnect with satisfaction and balance in life, while discovering their potential, meaning, and joy.

Priscella A. Jaén

(she/her)

Priscella A. Jaén, LCSW - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
$275/session
LCSW
19 years of experience
Virtual
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years in the mental health field this year. I utilize Somatic Therapy every session you attend with me as I focus a great deal on brain/body connection. Never the less I consider myself a Generalist Practitioner who utilizes an array of interventions depending on the brain chemistry I am working with.

Jacqueline Eyerly, LMFT;LPCC

(she/her)

Jacqueline Eyerly, LMFT;LPCC, LPCC - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
$150/session
LPCC
35 years of experience
Virtual
About me I am licensed in California with more than 35 years of professional work experience. I have a Master of Arts Degree in Gerontology, a Master of Science Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and an Ed.D. in Counseling Psychology. I am a licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, intimacy related issues, & sleeping disorders. 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. I consider myself to be a Person Centered /Humanistic Therapist. The definition of this theoretical orientation: Person Centered therapy operates on the humanistic belief that the client is inherently driven toward and has the capacity for growth and self-actualization; it relies on this force for therapeutic change. The role of the therapist is to provide a nonjudgmental environment conducive to honest exploration. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! Professional experience 30YRS IN PRACTICE Marriage and family Therapy STRESS, ANXIETY GRIEF INTIMACY SLEEPING DISORDERS DEPRESSION Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Anger management, Self esteem, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Chronic Pain Illness & Disability, Communication Problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and Separation, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Infidelity, Jealousy, Midlife Crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Polyamory / Non-monogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic Stress, Self-Harm, Sex Addiction, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Workplace Issues Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Humanistic also known as Person Centered Therapy. I utilize CBT,CPT,DBT for the most part. License information CA LMFT 49003 CA LPCC 675

Tammy Johnson

(she/her)

Tammy Johnson, LCSW - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
$125/session
LCSW
20 years of experience
Virtual
I have worked in the mental health field for 20 years helping people to discover the best and highest expression of themselves once they are free from destructive hurts, habits and hang-ups. I have a Bachelor's in Psychology, Master's in Social Work, Masters in Christian Counseling and a Doctorate in Theology. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Life Coach, and Drug/Alcohol Counselor.

Arnold Presley

Arnold Presley, LP - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
$200/session
LP
19 years of experience
Virtual
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 19 years of experience in the area of Physical, Emotional and Sexual Trauma. I have provided services to military, law enforcement and crime victims as well as those who have less violent experiences that cause problems with their family members and spouses. I feel that it is essential for people to have a safe, respectful and healthy relationship with their loved ones in order to fully appreciate and enjoy life to the fullest.

Genevieve Gonzales

Genevieve Gonzales, LCSW - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
$200/session
LCSW
14 years of experience
Virtual
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) currently eligible to see Telehealth clients in California and Florida. I have been practicing Holistic Psychotherapy in my private practice for 7 years specializing in Hypnotherapy and trauma resolution. I assist adults to navigate life transitions such as grief, heartbreak, career changes, healing from trauma or outdated versions of themselves, so they can feel more free and present in everyday life.

Dr. Andy Davis

(he/him)

Dr. Andy Davis, LP - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
$95/session
LP
12 years of experience
Virtual
Hello, I am Dr. Andy Davis. I have been involved in the mental health field for more than 15 years, 10 years of which I've practiced as a licensed psychologist both in the U.S. Air Force and in private practice. I have a varied experience helping those with depression, PTSD, anxiety and stress, grief, personality disorders, and LGBTQ+ issues. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where clients can discuss and work through any issues they feel are important.
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