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18 therapists in California matching your needs

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Brian Parker

(he/him)

Brian Parker profile image
LPCC
10 years of experience
Warm
Authentic
Virtual
You are on a path toward healing. I would love to partner with you and bring my training and experience to support your healing and growth. My work as a counselor began 10 years ago in Colorado. I worked for a transitional housing program to help clients overcome addiction and other barriers to stable housing. I worked in a jail as a part of a rehabilitation program to reduce recidivism. I worked for a community mental health center with clients transitioning out of hospitalization or incarceration. I worked with adolescents in a community-based program to treat addiction and other systemic barriers to well-being. When I moved to California I worked for a family resource center to provide trauma counseling to children, adolescents, and families. I worked with individuals and couples, led process groups, and taught parenting classes. Now I have a private practice and am engaged in the wonderful healing community of Nevada County.

Next available: Jun 14

Andrew Listvinsky

(he/him)

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LCSW
4 years of experience
Authentic
Open-minded
Direct
Virtual
Hi, I'm Andrew (he/him/his) and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California. I believe therapy is a collaborative process that does not have a "one size fits all" approach. I balance direct feedback with a gentle sense of exploration. Therapy involves ongoing revaluation of what is helpful, and so I encourage feedback from my clients. The main question I pose to my clients and myself is simply "is what we're doing working?" Much of the therapy I offer centers around learning to manage unpleasant thoughts and feelings by learning skills and new ways of looking at problems. But I also recognize that it can be important to slow down and recognize the weight of the pain we carry. In my work as a therapist I also value humor, stopping to appreciate and learn from good days and growth, and being a fellow human being. If you would like to schedule a 15 minute consult call, please message me so we can arrange a time.

Next available: Jun 18

Heather Vance

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LCSW
25 years of experience
Virtual
Hi! My name is Heather and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been licensed for nearly 8 years in California but have worked in the mental health field for about 25 years. My work over the last 16 years has been in a community based clinic serving people with serious mental illness with a high level of distress in their lives. I have also worked in crisis and a crisis stabilization unit serving individuals in crisis.

Next available: Jun 15

Clark Noonan

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LMFT
8 years of experience
Authentic
Solution oriented
Warm
Virtual
Introducing Clark Noonan, your committed guide on the path to personal growth and healing. With a wealth of experience as a therapist, I am here to help individuals, couples, and families navigate the complexities of anxiety, shame, grief, and depression. You may be looking for therapy to overcome addiction or break free from harmful habits, to heal from trauma, or to develop the tools necessary for building and maintaining healthy relationships. Perhaps you’re overwhelmed by life’s challenges to the point where even getting out of bed feels daunting—you feel stuck and uncertain about the next steps. Therapy is an investment in your well-being, and I am here to support you through your difficult times. With a focus on fostering hope and purpose, my approach helps you overcome obstacles and discover your inner strength. I am dedicated to providing you with the skills and insights needed to thrive on your own. Let's begin this transformative journey together toward healing, resilience, and a more fulfilling life.

Next available: Jun 20

Amy Penner

(she/her)

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LCSW
7 years of experience
Warm
Open-minded
Virtual
Welcome! I'm Amy, and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and have been practicing psychotherapy for 7 years. I earned my Master's in Social Work at the University of Southern California (USC). As a therapist, I seek to understand your unique experience and support you in identifying reasons you feel and behave the way you do. I work collaboratively and non-judgmentally with you to explore and discover practical changes you can make that will improve mental clarity, increase joy, and lead to a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Next available: Jun 19

Juliana Hudson

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LCSW
5 years of experience
Open-minded
Intelligent
Virtual
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Los Angeles. I have been a practicing therapist for five years and have been working in mental health for ten years. I support clients in finding authenticity, meaning, and better relationships/community. I use a systemic lens that incorporates how we our affected by all our environments and the trauma that can come from that.

Next available: Jun 14

Jennifer Morris

(she/her)

Jennifer Morris profile image
LMFT
10 years of experience
Authentic
Empowering
Solution oriented
Virtual
Jennifer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been in the field for over 8 years treating individuals who suffer from mental illness. Jennifer’s therapeutic approach is collaborative and client-centered. Jennifer is a good fit for someone who would like a solution-focused and strategic experience in therapy. Jennifer aims to work with clients to assist with achieving realistic goals to complement daily functioning. Jennifer works with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, overcoming trauma, and work-related stressors. Jennifer has received additional certifications in anger management, victims of batterers, domestic violence, sexual assault, and trauma. Jennifer strives to work alongside you on your journey to assist in cultivating a brave space of restorative growth using collaborative problem-solving strategies. Jennifer is ideal for clients who would like to receive short-term therapeutic services.

Next available: Jun 28

Jenniffer Mogrovejo

(she/her)

Jenniffer Mogrovejo profile image
LMFT
18 years of experience
Virtual
My name is Jenniffer Mogrovejo, LMFT based in California. I have 18 years' experience as a psychotherapist. I help adults struggling with depression, anxiety, and grief and relationship issues. I also have many years of experience working with special needs parents and families navigating their child's severe mental illness diagnosis. I am passionate about helping my clients find peace, healing and acceptance through building of important skills and fortifying their support system.

Next available: Jun 21

Alston Friday

(he/him)

Alston Friday profile image
LMFT
4 years of experience
Virtual
Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT) based in California. I received my Masters from the Grand Canyon University and have been practicing for 3 years. I believe I was born to help others and with my life experience and understanding my purpose lead me to being a therapist. I enjoyed helping young teens, adults struggling with career stress and burnout become the best versions of themselves. I focused on addiction, couples, marriage and improving family structure.

Next available: Jun 14

Jacob Garel

(he/him)

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LMFT
4 years of experience
Virtual
My name is Jacob Garel, a licensed marriage and family therapist with a unique background in the military as a Pararescueman. With 20 years of experience serving and saving lives, I bring a deep understanding of crisis situations and a passion for helping individuals and families in need. Specializing in psychodynamic, Rogerian, and existential approaches. Whether it's grief work, PTSD therapy, or accompanying you on your mental health journey, I am dedicated to walking beside you every step of the way.

Next available: Jun 15

Joe Navarro

(he/him)

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LPCC
3 years of experience
Open-minded
Intelligent
Humorous
Virtual
My name is Jose Navarro, but my family and friends call me "Joe." I am a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) who uses a person-centered, trauma-informed approach with my clients. I love to work with individuals facing life stressors, anxiety, depression, relational problems, and trauma work, to name a few. I have experience working in community-based agency settings and private therapy practice. I have had the opportunity to work with individuals from all age ranges and backgrounds experiencing a multitude of life stressors and mental health concerns.

Next available: Jun 14

Matthew Ortega

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LMFT
14 years of experience
Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented
Virtual
Hi, I am Matthew Ortega! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the beautiful, sunny state of California with nearly 15 years of experience working with clients in the community. Are you longing for more right now? Is ADHD executive dysfunction ruling your day? Are you needing help coping with a new diagnosis of Bipolar disorder or OCD? Or are you looking for a safe place to discuss topics with your spouse, validate your feelings and restore your relationship to its former glory? I help empower individuals and couples of all ages and relationship statuses to overcome their obstacles and live a happy and fulfilling life. I use an educational and interactive approach to elevate and validate you. My approach offers cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, dialectical behavioral, solution-focused, harm reduction, and trauma-informed perspectives as needed for YOUR unique situation. Together we dig deep to bring forth your most rewarding and fulfilling life. I take pride in leaving the stigmatizing labels at the door, here you are welcomed as you are! I believe it takes great strength and courage to take the first step in connecting with a therapist. My goal is to make you comfortable and empowered throughout the entire experience. If you’re ready to make the commitment and put in the honest effort to dig deep and blossom, then I am here to support you! I look forward to working with you and building this relationship!

Next available: Jul 4

David Volker

(he/him)

David Volker profile image
LPCC
6 years of experience
Holistic
Open-minded
Intelligent
Virtual
Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Berkeley California and serving clients statewide via telehealth. I received my Masters in Integral Counseling from the California Institute of Integral Studies in 2019 and my Bachelors in Psychology from Reed College in 2010. I have over 15 years of experience in Community Mental Health and have been practicing as a therapist since 2018. I work eclectically, integrating a wide range of approaches including humanistic, relational, existential, somatic, gestalt, psychodynamic, transpersonal, motivational interviewing, ACT, feminist, IFS, polyvagal, somatic experiencing, narrative, NVC, and IFS. I support people to find greater connection, safety, agency, meaning, authenticity, stillness and joy in their relationships with themselves, others and the world.

Next available: Jun 18

Vivian's Holistic Wellness

(she/her)

Vivian's Holistic Wellness profile image
LMFT
9 years of experience
Open-minded
Authentic
Warm
Virtual
Let me start by saying self-care is the one thing that we can do for ourselves, but is usually the last thing we do for ourselves. So, congratulations for taking the first steps in caring for yourself. The journey of therapy is not easy. There will be times when it gets exhausting but as you continue through your path the answers will be revealed through the work you complete with your therapist. It is a privilege and honor to walk the journey. As a therapist, I have worked with a plethora of clients from couples counseling, to adolescent, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.

Next available: Jul 6

Dr. Elena Balashova-Shamis

Dr. Elena Balashova-Shamis profile image
PsyD
27 years of experience
Open-minded
Solution oriented
Challenging
Virtual
Dr. Elena Balashova-Shamis is a highly experienced, licensed clinical psychologist who works with children, adults, and the elderly. She is trained as a psychoanalyst and provides integrative, personalized treatments. She teaches at five local universities, including UCLA’s medical school. She is known for her presentations, publications, and dissertation advising. She also works with family and criminal law courts as an expert witness.

Next available: Jul 12

Chad Nelson, LMFT

Chad Nelson, LMFT profile image
LMFT
11 years of experience
Authentic
Solution oriented
Open-minded
Virtual
I am trained in providing Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Play therapy. I have extensive experience providing school-based therapy, working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. In addition, I help children and their families struggling with behavioral issues. My expertise focus on: Addiction ADHD Adoption Alcohol Use Anger Management Asperger's Syndrome Behavioral Issues Career Counseling Child Codependency Coping Skills Divorce Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence Drug Abuse Dual Diagnosis Education and Learning Disabilities Emotional Disturbance Family Conflict Grief Impulse Control Disorders Internet Addiction Life Transitions Men's Issues Mood Disorders Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Parenting Peer Relationships Personality Disorders Racial Identity Relationship Issues School Issues Self Esteem Self-Harming Sports Performance Stress Substance Use Suicidal Ideation Thinking Disorders Trauma and PTSD Video Game Addiction

Next available: Jun 14

Mark G Koch

Mark G Koch profile image
LMFT
30 years of experience
Warm
Solution oriented
Authentic
Virtual
Hello, You may have often heard some people say that therapy is for only those with a mental illness or are "crazy". I'm Mark G. Koch and have been a licensed Marriage Family Therapist since 1996, and I can honestly tell you that those type of statements are a myth. Everyone has a view of how the world works and we use the tools we have to deal with our issues, but occasionally there comes a time when a problem arises that we have no answer to. At this point we become "stuck". You can say that these are the cards life has dealt you and do nothing, or you can get help to learn new ways to see your world and use new tools to change your world. You have the strength and you have the power and somewhere in your mind, you have the answers. My job is to help you find them and to show you how to use them, so that you can begin to move towards whatever your goals are for your world. I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including private practice, psychiatric hospitals, County Mental Health, non-profit organizations and most recently utilizing remote virtual therapy. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups. My expertise in is Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and other Anxiety Disorders along with Depression, but I also have had a multitude of experience with Personality Disorders, Bi-Polar Disorders, and with dual diagnosis. A dual diagnosis is when a person has a mental health issue such as depression, and is also dealing with a drug/alcohol issue. Having said all of this, I actually have had a great amount of success dealing with adolescents, those having relationship issues, and communication between couples. I look forward to hearing from you.

Next available: Jun 26

Samantha Sarwar

(she/her)

Samantha Sarwar profile image
LCSW
8 years of experience
Authentic
Solution oriented
Warm
Virtual
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California. I received my Masters in Social Work from the University of Southern California and have been practicing for 8 years. I have experience assisting clients from many different backgrounds from eating disorders to anxiety/depression to trauma. Through my education and my experience, I have been able to implement different therapeutic modalities that have assisted my clients on their treatment journeys.

Next available: Jun 25

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