20 therapists in California matching your needs

My ideal client is someone who needs help reaching their highest potential and decrease emotional suffering. They should be ready and willing to begin receiving guidance on how to reach their peak. I believe in self-determination and that individuals can find solutions with the right support. I offer a person centered approach that relies on the client's self-determination. I am experienced working those with dual diagnosis, mood disorders, and anxiety compassionately to help them manage symptoms. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have more questions. I am always willing to answer questions to make sure my services are a good fit.

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.

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 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.

My name is Lydia Meroll, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with a career focus on helping people navigate and heal from trauma. My practice is person centered, so you will always be setting your own goals, and I will not tell you what to do. I am here to help you navigate your needs and find what works best for you.

I have definitely done some living. I have had a career as a journalist, got married, had two children, and got divorced. Recently, I have balanced creating a blended family while starting a second career as a psychotherapist. Becoming an LMFT has been deeply gratifying. This work channels my experience and passion into providing greater understanding for others while pushing for further growth.

Welcome! My name is Michele. I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist actively working in the field since 2019. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from San Jose State University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Palo Alto University. I help adult individuals and couples navigate through life challenges and create a community together where you feel supported, validated, and seen.

Ex-professor, ex-monk, and ex-ex-pat with over 10 years of clinical experience licensed in both Washington (LMHC) and California (LPCC) but living in Sacramento where I provide mental health counseling, group psychotherapy, couples counseling, psychedelic integration, consultations, mindfulness coaching, and personalized intensive residential retreats or rehab. After 4 years of international experience, over 10 years of graduate school, and another 10 years teaching at SJSU in Psychology and Comparative Religious Studies, I have returned now to my original professional practice to work with individuals (13 years and older), with couples married, unmarried, or non-traditional; psychotherapy groups, work groups, and skill building groups -- anyone sincerely seeking help to achieve personal goals and to live a better life.

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.

Hello! My name is Mason, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I earned my Master's Degree in 2003 and have been licensed as an LCSW since 2010. I use different approaches to therapy depending upon you and your needs. I have particular experience with anxiety, mood disorders, addiction and substance abuse, couples counseling, self-esteem and personality disorders.

I approach life with curiosity and a sense of purpose. I have worked in the mental health field for the last 8 years from nonprofit organizations, outpatient substance abuse facilities, crisis on call agencies and the judicial system. Prior to my experience as a marriage and family therapist, I was a stand up comic. I try to bring humor into the room whenever possible as I believe laughter is the best medicine.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

I am trained in depth psychology and my specialties are trauma-informed care, emotional dysregulation, attachment wounds, depression and stress and anxiety as it relates to trauma. I offer skills to handle distress, grief, change and discomfort in your own body and life. I strive to treat everyone with unconditional positive regard. I graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with my BS in social science and received my MA in counseling psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. I have worked in a variety of settings and enjoy working with individuals, couples and families. You are enough. You matter to me. I would love the honor of collaborating with you to unlock your full potential and bring joy, peace and contentment to your life. I strive to be authentic and transparent and I meet you where you’re at. Let’s observe, without judgment, what’s working and what’s not and work together to bring you back to your true self.

Hello, My name is Dan Powell. I’m an experienced and compassionate therapist with over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field. I bring to my patients professional experience, caring, compassion and evidenced based treatments. Furthermore, with my diverse professional background I bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and individualized care and treatment. My specialties include treating: Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, life challenges and transitions, parenting skills, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, couples conflicts, Bi-Polar disorders, alcohol and chemical addictions, Autism Spectrum, Trauma, Schizophrenia and personality disorders. Contact me today and book an appointment today. I look forward to meeting and helping you today. Best, Dan Powell MA., MFT, BCBA

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.

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

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.