Therapists in California

Find the best therapist in California for your needs on Grow Therapy. With 164 verified therapists in California, you can connect with licensed professionals who are currently accepting new patients. Grow Therapy verifies and credentials each California therapist to ensure they are active, available, and aligned with your needs. Whether you’re seeking support for family conflicts, grief, life transitions, California’s therapists offer compassionate, personalized care tailored to your unique circumstances.

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Keith Nesbitt

LMFT, 18 years of experience

Warm
Open-minded
Authentic

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Anxiety
Depression
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As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I’m passionate about helping individuals and families work through challenges like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship issues. With many years of experience supporting clients of all ages, I focus on helping you find relief and move toward your goals.
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Horacio Renteria

LMFT, 10 years of experience

Direct
Humorous
Empowering

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Anxiety
Depression
+8
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I provide a practical, supportive approach to help you feel less stuck and more confident in tackling life’s challenges. Together, we’ll break things down step by step so you can find real solutions with encouragement and guidance along the way.
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Peggy Stewart

LCSW, 18 years of experience

Intelligent
Authentic
Open-minded

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Anxiety
Depression
+10
"Hello, my name is Peggy Stewart, and I have been practicing psychotherapy for over a decade. I am a professor at the University of Southern California, where I teach aspiring mental health professionals. I am a Licensed Psychotherapist (LCSW) and a PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology. My approach to therapy is to assist my clients in achieving an improved quality of life."
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Brenda Cervantes

LCSW, 1 years of experience

Warm
Solution oriented

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Anxiety
Depression
+8
Therapy can be a frightening, overwhelming process, yet one of the most rewarding and life changing experiences of your life. It allows you to be you, share your thoughts and feelings without judgement, feel safe, gain insight into your thought process, your behaviors, and learn to be in control of your overall experiences. Through your strengths and weaknesses, you will learn to embrace each and every experience, and you will gain the knowledge to make the changes you need to achieve your goals. You will find the power within you to bring fulfillment to your life journey. I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience helping people, couples, and families grow, and learn what they need to have a more fulfilling life experience. I will listen to your life experience. I will listen to your challenges. I will work with you on reaching your goals or helping you identify your goals in order for you to feel successful in our therapeutic process.
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Nicolas Ruiz

LCSW, 6 years of experience

Warm
Humorous

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Addiction
ADHD
+10
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I bring a decade of diverse experience across adolescent mental health, juvenile justice, homelessness care, and therapeutic case management. My clinical approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and attachment-based modalities. I also integrate a range of complementary techniques tailored to each client’s unique needs, drawing from my broad training and hands-on experience in complex care environments. Throughout my career, I’ve worked with youth navigating trauma, systemic barriers, and emotional challenges, helping them build resilience and reclaim agency. My work in juvenile justice and homelessness care has deepened my commitment to equity, advocacy, and trauma-informed support. Whether in one-on-one therapy or multidisciplinary case coordination, I strive to create safe, collaborative spaces where healing and growth are possible. I believe that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process—it’s a dynamic partnership. My style is compassionate, grounded, and adaptive, empowering clients to explore their inner world while developing practical tools for everyday life. In this dynamic partnership, I encourage my clients to communicate openly with me regarding my own approach so that I may better adjust my style to meet their needs. Outside of my professional life, I recharge through travel, fitness, journaling, and video games. These personal passions fuel my creativity and balance, reminding me of the importance of play, reflection, and exploration—values I often bring into the therapeutic space.
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Craig Steckowski

LMFT, 8 years of experience

Frequently rebooked

Authentic
Open-minded
Solution oriented

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Depression
Self Esteem
+6
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California here to help you understand and work through whatever challenges have brought you to therapy, whether it’s depression, life transitions, or relationship struggles. I offer a collaborative, judgment-free approach that meets you where you are and supports your unique needs and goals.
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Ian McNabb

LMFT, 6 years of experience

Frequently rebooked

Empowering
Intelligent
Authentic

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
+10
I'm an LMFT serving California, here to support you through life's challenges—from anxiety and trauma to relationship struggles and major transitions. Together, we'll use approaches like EMDR and attachment-based therapy to help you heal, strengthen your relationships, and find new confidence as you move forward.
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Brian Abell

LCSW, 34 years of experience

Frequently rebooked

Intelligent
Authentic
Solution oriented

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Life Transitions
Addiction
+8
Hello, I am an LCSW with over 34 years of experience in mental health. I pride myself on tailoring therapy to the individual, couple, or family I am serving and their specific goals. I utilize a variety of modalities and philosophy's to provide services that meet the unique needs of those I serve. My many years of experience have taught me how to provide interventions for clients that result in long lasting changes and in my clients living more of a life that they want to be living.
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Nadine Emami

LMFT, 6 years of experience

New to Grow

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Addiction
Anxiety
+8
I am a therapist dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate addiction, anxiety, and life’s most challenging transitions. My journey into this work began with a deep passion for understanding human relationships and the emotional patterns that shape our lives. As an integrative therapist, I draw from a wide range of evidence-based modalities and emphasize the mind-body-heart-spirit connection informed by my background as a ballroom dancer and integrative nutrition coach.
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Christyn Delgadillo

LCSW, 1 years of experience

Open-minded
Empowering

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Domestic Violence
Military/Veterans
+10
Hello, thank you for taking an interest in my profile. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I provide therapy through an online platform. I specialize in working with the military, veteran, first responder populations and their families. I am trained to support adults and healthy aging. I became a therapist because I saw the stigma around attending treatment and thought I could help people feel comfortable in their decision to begin their therapy journey.
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Dawn McNairy

LMFT, 6 years of experience

Intelligent
Solution oriented

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Anxiety
Self Esteem
I support adults, teens, couples, and families. I utilizes several theory based therapies that include, but are not limited to cognitive behavioral, narrative, solution focused, and emotionally focused. I have a direct, but compassionate style that allows her clients to explore and develop their relationship with others as well as themselves. I help to keep my client's focused on their therapeutic goals.
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Brian Keligian

LMFT, 18 years of experience

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Anxiety
Depression
+3
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in the state of California. I received my Master's Degree from Antioch University Los Angeles and have been practicing for 18 years. Working together, I help adults work to find solutions to ongoing issues causing anxiety, sadness and loneliness in their lives so they may become the best version of themselves.
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Vince Morda

LMFT, 21 years of experience

Direct
Authentic

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Anxiety
Depression
+6
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. I congratulate you on starting your journey and I'm here to make sure that it's meaningful to you. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life, transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I also specialize in working with couples families and relationship difficulties. I take a client centered collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals. I welcome you to reach out whenever you feel ready to begin. I'm here to provide a safe and supportive environment, where you can be yourself.
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Gary Youssef

LMFT, 22 years of experience

Solution oriented
Empowering

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Child or Adolescent
Men's Issues
+10
My name is Gary Youssef and I have been providing mental/behavioral health services for children, adolescents, adults and families for 25+ years. I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing mental/behavioral health issues impacting children and adults such as: career/school stressors, depression, anxiety, relational issues, parenting, family systems, medical challenges, healthy lifestyles, etc. I worked for 14 years as a therapist and program manager at the central outpatient psychiatry clinic at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego which is ranked as one of the top 10 children's hospitals in the United States by U.S. News and World report. I have helped provide behavioral health services for over 10,000 children, adults and families throughout San Diego County. In addition, I helped support U.S. service members and their families while working as a military family life counselor at Naval Medical Center-San Diego in Pediatrics. I also volunteered at San Diego Unified School District and coached little league. I love being a father to my two awesome sons and I enjoy athletics and cooking in my free time. I am practical and eclectic therapist combining elements from theoretical orientations such as cognitive behavioral therapy and solution focused therapy to help clients of all ages. The vast majority of my clients report that they had a good experience working with me and describe me as experienced, professional, friendly, kind, helpful and effective.
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Terra Crowl

LCSW, 4 years of experience

New to Grow

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Family Conflict
Life Transitions
+9
I’m a licensed clinical social worker and therapist based in San Francisco, partnering with adults who are ready to move through anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and relationship stress toward a more grounded and meaningful life. For over eight years, I’ve provided compassionate, evidence-based care in hospitals, human-service agencies, schools, and community health settings. My clients often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by emotions, uncertain about their direction, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. In our work together, I create a space where insight and action meet. Drawing from Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and attachment-informed exploration, I help clients connect with their values, strengthen emotional regulation, and cultivate a more flexible, balanced mindset. Our sessions are collaborative and practical—we explore what’s happening beneath the surface, and then translate those insights into daily habits and relational shifts that support growth and resilience. My approach is warm, intuitive, and grounded in authenticity. I believe healing unfolds when we learn to honor our emotions, practice self-compassion, and realign with what truly matters. Whether you’re processing loss, navigating a life transition, or seeking deeper connection with yourself and others, my goal is to help you feel more clear, capable, and at peace in your own life.
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Iga Gaj

LMFT, 21 years of experience

New to Grow

Holistic
Empowering

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Anxiety
Depression
+9
I work with individuals, couples, and families who are looking to create meaningful change in their lives. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by stress, navigating relationship challenges, or trying to find balance between their personal and professional roles. With more than a decade of experience in community mental health, I bring both clinical expertise and genuine compassion to our sessions. My goal is to help you build insight, strengthen relationships, and create lasting growth in the areas that matter most to you.
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Tiong Tan (Joshua)

LCSW, 9 years of experience

Frequently rebooked

Warm
Solution oriented
Empowering

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Anxiety
Depression
+10
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I help adults and older adults navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, life transitions, and grief. I also offer Christian Counseling and can support you in Cantonese or Mandarin if that's helpful for your journey.
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Renee Ridley

LMFT, 6 years of experience

Solution oriented
Holistic

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Sexual Abuse
+10
I am a Licensed marriage and family therapist in San Diego, CA. I’m a trauma therapist who utilizes different modalities such as inner child work, brain spotting, and EMDR. I specialize in PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationships, attachment styles, self-esteem building, and substance abuse. I have a deep desire and passion for those struggling with PTSD, Childhood trauma, relationship conflicts, and self-esteem. I am trained in EMDR, DETur, and brain-spotting. I have a strong love and connection for people; I’m focused on change, acceptance, and helping people be the best version of themselves. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, supportive space where you can be free and feel anything and everything that you need to.
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Monique Templeton Poe

LMFT, 8 years of experience

New to Grow

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Anxiety
Coping Skills
+4
Hi, I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 8 years of clinical experience supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges. My practice is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based care. I bring particular insight into substance use disorders, helping clients navigate recovery, relational healing, and emotional resilience. Whether you're seeking support for yourself or a loved one, I offer a safe space to explore, grow, and move toward meaningful change.
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Haley Morris

LMFT, 10 years of experience

New to Grow

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Anxiety
Depression
+5
Hi! My name is Haley. I am a licensed Mental Health, Marriage and Family Therapist. I hope to provide a safe, comfortable space where we can build trust and rapport. I believe in a client-centered approach to therapy, taking each client and each session individually. I have an eclectic approach to therapy which allows me to tailor your treatment to your specific needs.
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Elizabeth Hughes

LMFT, 8 years of experience

New to Grow

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Coping Skills
Family Conflict
+1
My name is Elizabeth Hughes. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist (LMFT)with a Master’s degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology. I offer individual and couples therapy for those who are ready and serious about making a change. My goal is to help you create your ideal relationship where healthy communication, intimacy and joy are the center of your relationship.
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Dianna Dugger

LPCC, 13 years of experience

Intelligent
Warm

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Anxiety
Depression
+10
As a licensed professional clinical counselor in California, I work with adults to overcome anxiety, depression, and self-esteem challenges by integrating approaches like CBT, polyvagal therapy, and mind-body techniques. My goal is to help you build lasting change and create a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling.
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Mark Chaney

LCSW, 3 years of experience

New to Grow

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Chronic Illness
LGBTQ
+7
Hello, I am Mark Chaney. I am a therapist who works with a wide range of concerns. Some areas I am very passionate about are disability, chronic illness, LGBTQ, depression and anxiety. Given that I am a therapist who has a physical disability, cerebral palsy. I have a passion for working with those who might be struggling in their disability or health journey. I am also a gay man and have a passion for working with my community.
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Joshua Haddock

LMFT, 21 years of experience

Authentic
Solution oriented
Intelligent

Specialties

Couples Counseling
ADHD
Eating Disorders
+9
I have extensive training in cognitive-behavioral therapy, applied behavioral analysis, neuropsychology, and psychoanalysis. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from one or a combination of these methodologies based on what will be most beneficial for each individual. Additionally, humanistic and Adlerian psychology have significantly influenced my perspective, shaping my practice into an eclectic framework. I believe that there is no single ‘best’ therapeutic approach—only what is best suited for the individual seeking support. My diverse training allows me to tailor interventions to meet the unique and specific needs of each client, ensuring a personalized and effective therapeutic experience.
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Amanda Pelaez

LMFT, 6 years of experience

Warm
Direct
Open-minded

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Anxiety
Depression
+10
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 6 years of experience, dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families across California as they overcome life's challenges and build healthier relationships. I bring a compassionate, collaborative approach to therapy, helping you work toward personal growth and healing.
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Liza Castro

LMFT, 7 years of experience

Warm

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Sexual Abuse
Women's Issues
+10
Hi there! Nice to e-meet you. My name is Liza, pronounced Lisa, last name Castro and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am not your ordinary therapist and will always be honest and truthful with you, even if it may sting just a little, but positive outcomes are always the goal. Change is never comfortable and neither is being confronted with the truth and lets be honest, both perspectives can and will hurt. If this is what you need, then I am who you seek. I am a great coach and cheerleader. I will help you understand your thoughts, feelings and behaviors and help you explore how to become the best version of you. I am here to help you win in your own way; one choice and one session at a time. I am currently seeing clients on Mondays VIA TELEHEALTH ONLY. I will be seeing clients via telehealth and in-office Tuesday through Saturdays. Keep in mind I do work with a few other organizations, so scheduling will be sporadic and clients have the autonomy to schedule where openings are available. I am located in North County San Diego and hope to see you online or in person soon!
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Esiete Afework

LMFT, 5 years of experience

Humorous
Empowering

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Anxiety
Life Transitions
+5
Hi my name is Esiete and I have been working as a marriage and family therapist for over five years. My goal is to support you to get a better understanding of how our thoughts can deeply impact how we live our lives. Our mind at times can be our worst enemies causing stress, low self-esteem, and chaos. Together we will work thought negative thought patterns.
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Kalin Hardecopf

LMFT, 6 years of experience

Solution oriented
Empowering

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Parenting
Trauma and PTSD
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Hi! I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I’m dedicated to creating a space where you can be your true self, feel understood, and gain personal insight on your journey to healing. I’m here to listen without judgement, honor your experiences, and make sure you feel fully understood, seen and heard every step of the way. Having been on the other side of the therapist’s chair/screen , I know how important it is to feel emotionally safe and truly understood. That’s why creating an environment where you can express yourself freely is my top priority.
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Lynda Cash

LMFT, 17 years of experience

Solution oriented
Empowering
Warm

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Depression
Family Conflict
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I support adults, couples, and families in creating fulfilling lives and healthier relationships through a compassionate, strengths-based approach. I use cognitive behavioral therapy to help you connect with your goals and build effective strategies for positive change.
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Ana Godoy

LMFT, 28 years of experience

Direct
Solution oriented
Authentic

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Anxiety
Coping Skills
+9
Hello. My name is Ana and I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (128445), in the beautiful state of California. I have been in the counseling and social work field for 25+ yrs. Simply stated, I was born to do therapy, it is a gift and an honor. I am a safe, trusting and caring person, that is able to connect with a diversity of people, especially those that feel inadequate. I have worked with children, teens, elderly, foster care, gang members and with death row inmates and have found that emotional pain is universal. I understand the wanting to understand yourself better, to live a peaceful and meaningful life. I too have done much work and reflection in my own life. I have learned that it is OK to be just me, no longer fearing to live the life that I have earned. I would love the same for you.
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Citrine Danzer

LMFT, 5 years of experience

New to Grow

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Eating Disorders
Perinatal Mental Health
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Citrine Danzer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to helping individuals enhance their mental health and overall well-being. Her work centers on women’s issues, with a special focus on supporting those navigating food and body concerns. Citrine helps clients move away from rigid or critical relationships with food and body, guiding them toward a sense of trust, balance, and self-compassion. Citrine is also passionate about perinatal mental health and provides specialized support for those experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety, birth trauma, perinatal loss, infertility, and the identity shifts that often accompany motherhood. Her approach is collaborative and strength-based, rooted in the belief that each person holds the inner resources needed for healing and growth. Throughout the therapeutic process, Citrine offers thoughtful feedback, empathy, and practical tools to help clients move toward meaningful change and greater emotional well-being.
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Gabriel Arroyo

LMFT, 13 years of experience

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Anxiety
Chronic Illness
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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have 13+ years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families with various challenges. My top 2 specialties focus on couples counseling and coping with chronic illness. My approach is to work with my clients in a collaborative relationship to build on the strengths that naturally exist. Within these strengths, we will learn additional skills of communication, coping, and unity to build your relationships. My main focus and specialties are working with adults with relationship issues either in couples counseling or individually along with adults experiencing adjustment issues related to chronic illness, work/life stress, or other life adjustments.
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Vanessa Lobo

LPCC, 12 years of experience

New to Grow

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Anxiety
Mood Disorders
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As a multicultural and passionate Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), I provide therapy in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. I strive to be an agent of change in your life—helping you explore, heal, and connect with your most authentic self. My mission is to walk beside you on your journey toward self-awareness, balance, and growth. I have extensive experience that supports my ability to provide effective intervention when working with family dynamics, relationship issues, complex trauma history, personality functioning related problems and other problems in living. I have training in mindfulness, DBT, ACT, TF-CBT, solution focused therapy, psychodynamics and other different modalities.
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Amber Ruiz

LMFT, 5 years of experience

New to Grow

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Foster Care/Adoption
LGBTQ
+10
I am recovery oriented licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has provided mental health services in the Los Angeles area since 2022. I believe that in life we go through experiences where we need support and an opportunity to heal in a non-judgmental space. It is my honor and privilege to provide this space and offer support through my education and experience to best resolve issues troubling my clients.
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Paola Zaldivar

LMFT, 4 years of experience

New to Grow

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Anxiety
Depression
+1
Hi, I’m Paola Zaldivar, a licensed therapist providing therapy for individuals and couples. I have four years of experience, and I believe healing begins in a space where you feel seen, safe, and supported. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, or relationship challenges, I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion and clarity. My goal is to create meaningful, lasting change by helping you understand yourself more deeply and strengthen your relationships. I can also help you navigate major life transitions—such as getting married, becoming a parent, adjusting to an empty nest, starting school, experiencing grief or illness, or going through a divorce—by getting to the root of your concerns and using cognitive-behavioral techniques to help you regain stability and confidence.
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Dee Forrest

LMFT, 19 years of experience

Frequently rebooked

Authentic
Open-minded
Warm

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Crisis Intervention
Suicidal Ideation
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As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I offer a supportive space to explore your struggles and aspirations, helping you manage life's stress and work toward balance. Together, we'll integrate mind, body, and spirit so you can achieve greater harmony and personal growth.
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Kirsten Filson

LMFT, 16 years of experience

Open-minded
Authentic

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Anxiety
Eating Disorders
+8
Building solid, trusting relationships is among my greatest strengths as a therapist. It is essential for me to help you work on your issues without fear of criticism and a secure sense that you feel accepted. I strive to create a safe, productive place for you to grow, learn and change. I take a comprehensive approach in my work so that we may consider your life experiences, biology and social environment - all of which influence who you are. We will work collaboratively to identify and change repetitive patterns that may be getting in your way. I work with eating disorders, body dysmorphia, depression/ mood disorders, anxiety, as well as various other issues as they pertain to relationships. I have had success in working with individuals who struggle with high emotional reactivity, as well as having difficulty coping and self soothing. Through this journey, we will work together to understand and improve each unique life circumstance.
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Richard Gilbert

LMFT, 25 years of experience

Solution oriented
Authentic
Warm

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Coping Skills
Men's Issues
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If you’re a client who works with me, you can trust that you have a therapist with the highest level of education and training (B.A from Princeton; Ph.D. from UCLA), extensive experience working with individuals and couples, and a record of professional accomplishment (University Professor, Director of a Graduate Program in Counseling, author of multiple books and articles in the areas of Clinical Psychology and Human Development.) In addition to my work in psychology, I have a background in the creative arts as a Grammy award-winning songwriter and a published novelist. Because of this added dimension, some of my clients have welcomed suggestions for excellent stories, novels, movies, or television shows that depict characters who face similar challenges to their own and our discussions of these works and characters have provided these clients with another valuable source of understanding and growth. On a personal note, I grew up on the East Coast before relocating to California and I’m the father of two daughters.
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Roslyn Gentry

LCSW, 27 years of experience

Warm

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Child or Adolescent
Foster Care/Adoption
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in the social work field. I am a compassionate, collaborative and solution focused provider. I understand that the complexities of life have profound impacts on individuals and their abilities to manage their day to day lives. I work with individuals who are experiencing difficulty in managing work life balances, experiencing grief and navigating life with significant losses. I aim to provide individuals with a space to openly express their feelings, identify their goals for therapy and work towards establishing a plan to meet their self identified goals for treatment.
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Hasina Crump

LMFT, 10 years of experience

Warm
Solution oriented
Authentic

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Anxiety
Self Esteem
+7
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I help adults and teens work through anxiety, self-doubt, and relationship challenges so they can rediscover confidence and fulfillment. Using approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and narrative work, I'm here to support you in finding greater peace, joy, and purpose.
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Jackie Frias Gonzalez

LMFT, 7 years of experience

Warm
Empowering
Solution oriented

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Parenting
Sexual Abuse
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Hello there, my name is Jackie. I’d like to start by saying it brings me great joy that you are here making time for yourself! Allow me to ask, what brought you here today? Is it fears…traumas… distractions… hardships…loss… endless worries… striving for something meaningful? If you’re finding it hard to answer, “where do I go from here?,” then arriving at this thought is exactly where you need to be to make the decision to create your own path . As you reach this crossroads I offer you tools to support you in bringing to light the barriers that prevent you from uncovering your full potential. I invite you to show up for yourself as you journey through the mountains and valley’s that are the wonders of your life.
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V. Megan Hagerty

LMFT, 5 years of experience

Empowering
Authentic

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Anxiety
Self Esteem
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I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist dedicated to helping people, just like you. I use integrative techniques and tools to help you get in touch with your inner thoughts and intuition so you can lead a happier and more thoughtful life. I create a safe and empathetic space where we can truly talk about anything. I am here to be a guide. I love helping people learn more about who they are and how to enjoy their life more. I enjoy watching people learn how to advocate for themselves. I think having the chance to build a relationship with someone who is reaching out during a challenging time is a gift. I look forward to the times when my clients become empowered and grow throughout the process. I am privileged to hear every person’s life story and their experiences. I enjoy exploring how each client would like to change or add to their story.
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Tosh Fritsch

LMFT, 25 years of experience

Authentic
Solution oriented
Empowering

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Anxiety
Child or Adolescent
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As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I’m passionate about supporting children, teens, adults, and families as they navigate challenges like anxiety, coping skills, school issues, and more. With nearly 25 years of experience—especially working with students and families in Sonoma County—I use approaches like CBT to help clients grow and thrive together.
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Helena Eckerberg, Ph.D

LP, 25 years of experience

Intelligent
Solution oriented
Direct

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Anxiety
Depression
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years experience. I have trained in many modalities including CBT and psychodynamic therapies, as well as couples' counseling including sexual issues. I am very active in therapy and rely on a collaborative approach where you are the expert on you, and we form hypotheses together on how to best help you resolve the problems you are dealing with.
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Parinaz Basiri

LMFT, 7 years of experience

Empowering
Solution oriented
Authentic

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Domestic Violence
Grief
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As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I support individuals, couples, and families as they navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, helping you build self-awareness and confidence for a more balanced life.
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Jeff Yoo

LMFT, 7 years of experience

Solution oriented
Open-minded

Specialties

Couples Counseling
ADHD
Anxiety
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I help adults and older adults in California work through anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges by fostering personal growth and insight. Together, we'll explore strategies to manage overwhelming thoughts and feelings so you can feel more connected and empowered.
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Ruben "Gut (Goot)" Gutierrez

LMFT, 7 years of experience

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Military/Veterans
Substance Misuse
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Hi there, I'm Gut (Goot)! Thanks for looking at my profile, "the journey of 1000 miles begins with one step". I am a Veteran looking to assist others with their own "1000" mile journey. My approach I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to assist individuals on their perspective journeys. I utilize Solution Focused Brief Therapy primarily with couples. My focus I have found that my style and approach work well with individuals who prefer a straightforward, assertive approach. My communication style is assertive, direct, with a curious undertone to solicit perspective. My journey in mental healthcare I wanted to assist with preventing Veteran suicides. My goals for you My goal is not that of a pastor; I do not want you to keep coming back, but to take what we have learned and continue the journey.
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Andre M Karwacki

LMFT, 15 years of experience

Solution oriented
Intelligent
Warm

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Anxiety
Mood Disorders
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I have been a Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice located in the East Bay since 2012. My professional experience encompasses working with diverse social and cultural clients suffering from the chronic illnesses, anxiety symptoms, loss, trauma, depression as well as alcohol and chemical dependency. My therapeutic focus is to awake client’s own sense of awareness towards healing and personal growth. While assessing individual client needs and providing compassionate therapeutic interventions, I specialize in using Mindfulness skills, Time Limited Solution Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy as well as Guided Imagery. My work with clients leads to a reduction of Anxiety Symptoms and increases personal ability to better self-regulate in life. In addition to many years of experience in both clinical and private settings, I also have advanced training in Somatic Experiencing from Trauma Institute as well as Integrative Medicine Certification from The Institute for Health & Healing in San Francisco.
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Monica Englander

LCSW, 23 years of experience

Holistic
Empowering
Intelligent

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Anxiety
Depression
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I’m an LCSW with over 20 years experience in counseling individuals, couples, and groups. I specialize in issues of self esteem, relationships, and in helping clients find out exactly what they need in order to feel confident, calm, hopeful, and on-track. Often, new clients come in with some degree of anxiety, depression, or both. Don't worry if this is true for you. I'm highly experienced and my clients have told me they've benefited greatly in reduction of these symptoms. I don't believe that pain is useful in any way. I believe in insight, relief, and healing as quickly as possible. My style is inquisitive and interactive — I want to know what you need to tell me. I want to know what is causing your life to be anything less than pleasant, safe, and manageable. I want you to be okay, to feel okay, and to be confident in yourself and in your choices and relationships: I want you to feel certain that you are worthy, and that it is good to be you. And while most of my clients do present with some degree of past trauma, or injury to their sense of being worthy and needed, the fact is that life is not easy for anyone. But if we are carrying unhealed wounds, every setback or disappointment can bring back pain from the past. I find that once the major wound of how we see ourselves is healed, then the rest of life’s problems are much easier to resolve. So whether anxiety or depression, or conflict in a relationship has brought you here; I'm ready to help you find out what you want and need, and what's in the way. I don't believe in suffering. I do believe in relief, in hope, and learning how to undo pain.
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Sarah Hodges

LMFT, 9 years of experience

Authentic
Solution oriented
Warm

Specialties

Couples Counseling
Family Conflict
Anxiety
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As a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, I support adults and teens through life transitions, family conflict, anxiety, and more, using a variety of tailored approaches to help you achieve your personal goals. I'm honored to walk alongside you on your therapy journey as you strive for meaningful change.
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