Therapists in California

Hi there, I am Anie. I know that taking that first step toward support is difficult but courageous. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and life transitions, using CBT, DBT, and a client-centered approach to meet each person where they are. If you're ready to explore healing and change in a safe, compassionate space, I'd be honored to walk that journey with you.

By coming upon this page, you could be feeling stuck, dissatisfied, or unfulfilled with your current position or path in life, thus considering a new direction. I hold the belief that therapy can assist in managing the frustration of life’s detours, rerouting one’s path, and/or navigating to new destinations. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families. I see clients who have eating disorders, mood disorders, trauma, grief & loss, family planning/(in)fertility issues, and/or self-harm behaviors. I also support couples and families to increase their understanding, communication, and connection. I aim to collaborate with you on developing a road map for your goals while engaging with curiosity, a non-judgmental stance, and encouragement.

Welcome! Dr. Kristi Hottenstein offers a personalized, holistic approach to therapy and coaching. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Hottenstein has dedicated her career to guiding individuals through life's challenges and transitions. As the practitioner and owner of Compass Counseling & Coaching, PLLC, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her clients, drawing on her extensive education and certifications. Dr. Hottenstein is a National Board Certified Counselor, licensed in Arizona, California, Michigan, New Jersey, and Texas. She holds a doctorate in higher education administration from the University of Toledo, a master's in counseling from the University of La Verne, and a bachelor's in sociology from Alma College. In addition to her counseling credentials, she is certified in negotiation and mediation and holds a supervisory certification, enabling her to provide supervision to Limited License Professional Counselors. At Compass Counseling & Coaching, Dr. Hottenstein is committed to helping her clients navigate both difficult times and new adventures. "I chose the name Compass Counseling & Coaching for my practice because, at times, everyone needs a compass to help guide them," she explains. "I have a very holistic approach to counseling because no two people are the same. I see each client as an individual requiring their own unique approach." Dr. Hottenstein uses a variety of counseling techniques to encourage self-awareness and the acceptance of personal responsibility. Her belief is that the more we understand ourselves, the better equipped we are to respond to life's challenges. Whether you are seeking support in personal growth, relationship issues, or coping skills, Dr. Hottenstein is here to provide the guidance and support you need on your journey.

Hello, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California. I have been an LCSW for seven years and have been doing outpatient care since then. I work with individuals and couples from 13 to 64. Prior to getting my license, I worked in a nonprofit setting and gained experience in treating adults who struggled with mood disorders and destructive behaviors. I received my Masters from California State University of Long Beach in 2014 with a specialization in Children, Youth, and Families.

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, and I help adults navigate anxiety with compassion and proven methods like CBT and DBT. Together, we'll create a supportive space to help you overcome challenges and feel more confident moving forward.

With 10 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I help adults across California manage anxiety using evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR. My focus is on creating a supportive space where you can build resilience and find meaningful growth.

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist supporting adults and teens across California who are struggling with anxiety. Together, we'll draw on your inner strengths and use practical tools like CBT and mindfulness to help you feel more confident and at ease.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I help adults manage anxiety by providing a supportive space to build on your strengths, learn coping skills, and find practical tools for handling life's challenges.

As a psychologist serving California, I bring over 25 years of experience helping adults manage anxiety using supportive, tailored approaches like CBT and DBT. My goal is to offer you warmth, compassion, and positive encouragement as we work together to navigate anxiety and build confidence.

Hello, my name is Brigitta. I empower individuals to take back their lives by identifying their strengths, identity, and learn useful skills to help develop a future with hope and expectation. Together, we will explore what is making you stuck by utilizing a holistic approach and address issues of the mind, body, and spirit to strengthen you as an individual. I utilize elements of various modalities with each individual to find out where the wounds began, to close the doors to an unresolved past, to reframe negative core beliefs and its maladaptive influence, and to work towards healthy goals for your future. I can integrate faith-based counseling to build resilience and hope at your request. Our sessions will be a place of safety, growth, and rejuvenation for your soul. I will meet you with a non-judgmental and compassionate approach. As we build our therapeutic relationship, the process of healing and restoration will come. I cannot wait to meet you!

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, and I help teens and adults navigate anxiety and build self-worth. Together, we'll focus on understanding your feelings and finding ways to move toward a more fulfilling life.

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who believes deeply in the healing power of connection. I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences with compassion and curiosity. I know that reaching out for therapy can feel vulnerable, and I honor the courage it takes to begin this work. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, or a major life transition, I’m here to walk alongside you as you gain clarity, build resilience, and reconnect with your sense of self.

My name is Jared and I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of California. I have 5 years of professional experience as an individual therapist, family therapist and clinical case manager. I have a school counseling credential and experience working with middle school through 12th grade students, in public schools and young adults who transition into adulthood (TAY). My expertise is helping reduce maladaptive behaviors, anxiety, stress, depression, family conflict, coaching parents, increasing motivation, building a healthy self-esteem, and being self-efficient. My hope is to build a safe space for you to gain insight, build self-awareness, and provide compassion to feel liberated. Therapy helps individuals recognize the roots of their suffering, let go of unhealthy attachments, and develop mindfulness. Therapy can provide a structured path to an idealized future by helping individuals heal, grow, and act with greater clarity, compassion, and responsibility.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I offer a supportive and open-minded space to help adults manage anxiety and life's transitions. I’m here to empower you to trust your inner strength while navigating challenges in a way that honors your own journey.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I help adults work through anxiety by developing coping strategies and building resilience. My approach is grounded in understanding the challenges of feeling overwhelmed, and I strive to support you as you work toward greater self-awareness and positive change.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I help adults who are feeling anxious or overwhelmed find practical solutions and regain a sense of control. Together, we’ll identify what's holding you back and work toward a more fulfilling, confident life.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I help teens, adults, and elders work through anxiety using humor and a refreshingly quirky approach. I draw on both personal and professional experience to support those who might not fit the traditional mold.

Hi! My name is Maria and I work with individuals navigating trauma, ADHD, and high stress, helping them find balance and a greater sense of well-being. Through a warm, supportive, and empowering approach, I guide clients in understanding themselves, building resilience, and creating lasting change. My goal is to help people feel more confident, connected, and capable of living the life they want.

Hi there! I'm Sarah. I love supporting teens and adults as they overcome depression, increase self-esteem and regain control of their emotional lives. Together we'll integrate the mind and body in therapy so you can learn the best tools to start feeling better. Most of my clients come to therapy because of the following challenges: feeling stuck, life transitions, depression, grief and loss, or traumatic stress. No matter what your challenge you'll find support and understanding with me as well as practical tools for your healing journey.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I help people overcome anxiety by working together to untangle self-limiting thoughts and build healthier relationships. Using approaches like CBT, I support you in finding practical solutions that bring real change.

I have been working with clients for many years. I am honored to work with you and to be with you through the process of self discovery and personal growth. It takes a tremendous amount of courage to push ourselves to grow. It can be difficult; however, it can also be a transformative experience that can provide great personal freedom.

As a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist in California, I help adults facing anxiety find relief through a warm, supportive approach and evidence-based methods like CBT and DBT. Together, we’ll create a safe space for you to navigate life’s stressors and build practical coping skills.

Currently, I am only providing individual therapy. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California, I extend a warm welcome to you. By contemplating therapy, you've already taken the first step toward personal growth and transformation. Over my years of practice, I've had the privilege of working with individuals spanning a wide range of ethnicities, backgrounds, and ages – from 4 years old to over 90 – addressing a multitude of concerns.

As a psychologist in California, I help adults and elders manage anxiety by providing person-centered, integrative therapy tailored to your unique experiences and values. I'm here to instill hope and collaborate with you on practical strategies that support real change.

Hola! I go by Ruth! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). For me, therapy is a place where you can be you, be free of judgment, and, most importantly, connect and feel understood with whatever struggles are taking place. My communication style is warm and encouraging. Creating a safe space and an accommodating environment in sessions is always my priority.

As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California, I help adults manage anxiety by focusing on practical solutions and building on your strengths. Together, we'll work to ease your symptoms and help you feel more confident as you move forward.

My name is Jay Ruan, a licensed clinical social worker in State of California. Beyond my education, trainings, and working experiences, I am also have lived experience of struggling with mental health. This give me not only the knowledges, but also empathy and different perspective that are support and guide you in your journey toward restoring your true potential and overall wellness. I seek not to tell you where to go, but walk with you on your side. I believe that "unable to change" is trauma and live through experience that are not yet given the needed care and untangling. My approach is using the method that best address your need and situation. I often help client restore and build needed support in their life during time of change, interpersonal conflict, and grief & lost. After I work on addressing urgent issues, I want to help you build insight and deal with root of the issue that aim to produce long lasting recovery long after treatment ended. I am not here to solve your problem, but to guide and empower you to conquered them. (PLEASE NOTE APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE 4PM TO 11PM FROM SUNDAY TO THURSDAY ONLY)

Hi! I'm Lesly. I'm a first -generation Latina Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California who is committed to making therapy accessible, relatable, and meaningful—to people who often feel unheard or paused by their past. I’m bilingual in English and Spanish, and I specialize in working with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life‑transitions, and the unique challenges of identity, culture, and self‑esteem. My mission is to create a safe, affirming space where your story matters, your voice is heard, and your growth is intentional. If you’re ready to start thriving, let’s connect :)

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I help adults who are struggling with anxiety develop self-love, shift unhelpful thought patterns, and build healthier boundaries so they can feel better about themselves.

Congratulations on taking this important step toward a healthier, more fulfilling life! Starting therapy is a brave choice, and I am here to offer a safe, supportive space where healing can begin. I specialize in working with individuals and families navigating the weight of past trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Together, we can uncover your strengths, build resilience, and work toward a more balanced and fulfilling life. If you're ready to start your healing journey, I’d be honored to walk alongside you every step of the way. I chose to become a mental health provider because I have always been deeply passionate about helping others navigate life's challenges and find a sense of healing and balance. Throughout my life, I’ve witnessed how powerful support, understanding, and a safe space can be in fostering growth and resilience. I’m committed to empowering individuals to better understand themselves, overcome obstacles, and create meaningful change. Becoming a mental health provider allows me to combine my desire to make a positive impact with my belief in the transformative power of therapy. My goal is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives, and to offer them the tools and support they need to thrive.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I help adults facing anxiety find their inner voice and feel truly heard. Together, we'll work through anxiety and related challenges in a safe and understanding space.

My name is Cory Sullivan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I earned my Master's in Social Work degree from the University of Southern California. I have a passion for helping people find their new normal after traumatic injuries and/or chronic illness and have first-hand experience with the grief, and loss of identity that comes with life after a traumatic injury. I take an eclectic approach to helping to clients with anxiety and depression with a mix of different approaches, modalities, and psychoeducation. I focus on letting my clients know that they are not in this alone, despite what their irrational thoughts tell them. I collaborate with clients and let them know that we are on this journey together.

Hi there, I'm Cynthia. Do you feel overwhelmed and exhausted? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? I help individuals manage anxiety and depression. Together, we can identify what's not working and get you back to balance. We'll use a strength based approach, addressing the needs of your mind, body and spirit. I also integrate mindfulness and supportive therapy to help you develop a stronger relationship with yourself. Whether you're dealing with overwhelm, relationship issues or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help. Seeking therapy can feel scary but you're making the right choice. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the hang-ups and habits holding you back. Let's work together!

I am warm, DIRECT, solution-focused, AUTHENTIC, mildly confrontational, 100% Raw/Real and guaranteed to make you laugh as I have heard often from clients that I am funny :-) I won't lie to you or co-sign lies you tell yourself. I will gently reflect what you are not saying and what you are not showing so that you can explore for yourself. The intention of services provided to present and future clients are to support them in navigating through the pain. The only way out is through. Not above, below, or around the pain but through it. The good news is you are not alone and don’t have to do it alone. Utilize the resources offered in this collaborative effort in creating the life (mind, body, & soul) you deserve.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, and I help teens and young adults manage anxiety using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Together, we can work to understand what's causing your worries and find practical ways to move forward.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I help adults understand and manage anxiety by exploring how past experiences impact your present, using Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support your healing journey.

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, here to help you manage anxiety with compassion and practical strategies like CBT, mindfulness, and emotion regulation. I provide a supportive space to explore challenges and work together toward feeling more confident and fulfilled in your daily life.

I believe in the value of building a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship to tap into your internal strength, self-expertise, and self-expression to promote growth and support healing. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, #126521, in California, and I graduated with a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Expressive Arts Therapy from California Institute of Integral Studies in 2015.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I help adults and older adults overcome anxiety by focusing on practical solutions, positive change, and habits that support your goals. Together, we'll use evidence-based approaches like CBT to build confidence and relief in your daily life.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I help individuals and families find relief from anxiety by offering compassionate support and evidence-based approaches like CBT. Together, we’ll nurture your unique path toward healing and personal growth.

I was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and moved to the San Diego area at the age of three. I am fortunate to be fully fluent in English and Spanish. Living in a bicultural home and in a very multicultural environment, I have been privileged to be part of the border culture, a subculture in itself. My own personal and professional experiences have allowed me the opportunity to understand the importance of cultural, socio-economic, gender, and racial-related issues. I can empathize, if not relate to them all. My hope and commitment to my clients, are to guide them through their journey towards self-awareness and wellbeing. My goal is to provide them with the necessary tools (I think therapy is a safe place where the clients build their toolbox) to help them manage current and future life challenges. I would be honored to participate in your journey of self-awareness, well-being, and overall emotional health.

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. Please note that couples therapy is offered on a private-pay basis only, at a rate pf $250 per session per couple, and I do not accept insurance for couples or family sessions. I am happy to provide a superbill upon request for clients who wish to submit it to their insurance company for possible reimbursement. Please check with your insurance provider to see if they reimburse for OON therapy services. For any questions regarding fees, payment plans, or the superbill process, feel free to reach out.

As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California, I help young adults manage anxiety by offering practical tools and support tailored to your unique challenges. I'm passionate about guiding clients as they build confidence and navigate life transitions.

My name is Olesya Leskel and I am a Licensed Professional Counsellor with 14 years of experience helping adults, children, and couples with a variety of mental health issues, relationship concerns and life transitions. I am versed in various counseling techniques and have extensive experience working with trauma, anxiety, and depression. I take time to learn about the needs of a person I am serving to help find the best way of meeting thier hopes as they embark on a journey of healing and personal growth.

I am a passionate and experienced therapist dedicated to helping individuals heal and thrive by fostering mental wellness in every aspect of their lives. My mission is to guide people toward emotional clarity, resilience, and balance—whether in their personal relationships, social connections, or professional environments. Through compassionate and evidence-based therapy, I aim to empower others to live healthier, more fulfilling lives

As a psychologist in California, I help teens and adults manage anxiety with compassionate support and proven methods like cognitive behavioral therapy. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to work through whatever challenges you're facing.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I help adults navigate anxiety by offering practical coping tools and support tailored to your unique experiences. My approach combines empathy with problem-solving to help you feel more confident and at ease.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I help adults and families navigate anxiety by building on your strengths and developing practical coping skills. Together, we'll work to overcome the challenges you're facing so you can find greater harmony in your life.

Time to change! You don’t have to keep living this way. You can live the life that you want to live! You don’t have to do it on your own. I help leaders, athletes, and others develop self-confidence to improve their performance in life, relationships, sports, and leadership. I love assisting people to be better by overcoming their specific struggles. I combine over 19 years of military mental health experience with sport psychology. I commissioned through the US Army's Reserve Officer Training Corps, learning leadership in one of the best leadership training programs in the world. This unique combination helps me to understand the problem from multiple perspectives and implement effective strategies and solutions to help you make the most positive changes in your life. Please make your first one now by booking an appointment with me.

I help adults in California who are feeling anxious or unsure about the next steps in life find practical ways to build confidence and manage stress. Drawing from my background in multicultural community psychology, I offer support that's flexible and tailored to your personal journey.