Therapists in California

Authentic
Solution oriented
Intelligent

Specialties

Grief
Addiction
Anxiety
+10
Starting therapy can feel empowering, confusing, or even intimidating—and it’s worth taking a moment to recognize the courage it takes to take this first step toward caring for your mental health. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment where you can explore challenges related to anxiety, depression, self-care, and more. My goal is to help you strengthen communication and boundaries with yourself and others so that you can improve your quality of life and move toward the future you envision. Therapy is not just about overcoming obstacles—it’s also about personal growth. Together, we’ll clarify your goals and identify strategies to help you move toward them, whether that means change over the next month, six months, or a year. You’ll leave our sessions with practical insights and “next steps” you can put into action right away. I believe life’s purpose isn’t simply to be happy, but to find meaning—and within that meaning, joy emerges. While the journey isn’t always easy, it can be transformative. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Addictions Professional, Internationally Certified Drug Counselor, and Behavior Analyst. I take a strength-based approach, helping you use your unique abilities to address challenges. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to empower you in creating lasting change. Most importantly, I bring a relaxed, compassionate, and trustworthy presence, fostering a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe and supported.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Open-minded
Warm

Specialties

Grief
Addiction
Anger Management
+10
Hi, I’m Marvin West, a bilingual Spanish-speaking therapist with training in Expressive Arts. I believe therapy is a powerful tool for growth, healing, and self-discovery. You are the expert of your own experience, and my role is to meet you where you are—through the highs and the lows—offering guidance and support along the way. Let’s take this journey together to create a brighter, healthier future for you.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Open-minded

Specialties

Grief
Anxiety
Depression
+10
My name is Caitlinn Concepcion and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy (DMFT) degree from Chaminade University of Honolulu. I am a compassionate therapist dedicated to empowering individuals on their journeys of self-discovery and healing. I create a safe, nurturing space for clients to explore their inner worlds, build resilience, and embrace personal growth. My therapeutic approach blends introspection with practical strategies, helping clients uncover insights, address challenges, and cultivate a deeper connection to their authentic selves.
VirtualAvailable
Empowering
Authentic
Warm

Specialties

Grief
Domestic Violence
Trauma and PTSD
+9
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I speak Spanish/English and I have been in practice since 2014, helping individuals and families cope with significant changes, losses and experiences. I believe we all have internal resources to heal with and with professional help one can alleviate from emotional distress and fulfill meaningful lives. I look forward to hearing your story.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Direct

Specialties

Grief
Anxiety
Depression
+7
As a board-certified psychotherapist, I have had the privilege of collaborating with a diverse array of remarkable clients. My professional journey encompasses assisting parents in the reunification process with their children, guiding young adolescents through the complexities of emerging emotions, and supporting older adults as they navigate the challenges of lifelong illnesses. My education is a bachelor's degree in child and Adolescent Development and a master's degree in social work.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Empowering

Specialties

Grief
Anxiety
Depression
+14
My name means “Light,” and my goal is to help you rediscover yours. As a BIPOC therapist, I bring a culturally sensitive, holistic approach to healing. Together, we’ll shed light on your challenges and explore compassionate, practical solutions to help you move forward. My work is rooted in the transformative power of mindfulness, spirituality, and self-awareness. I integrate psychoanalysis, faith-based counseling, and holistic healing to create a space where you can reconnect with your authentic self and cultivate resilience. I specialize in supporting adults facing anxiety, trauma, depression, and men’s issues. My approach blends psychotherapy with spiritual exploration and self-discovery — helping you realign with your purpose and inner peace. I believe every person holds untapped potential and innate wisdom. My role is to hold a nonjudgmental space where you can feel seen, supported, and understood. Through our work together, we’ll turn over the stones of your experience to reveal clarity, healing, and a renewed sense of direction. I’ve personally walked through profound loss and transformation — including a near-death experience and the passing of my beloved mother to cancer. These experiences deepened my faith in the human spirit and in our collective ability to heal and shine again. Wherever you are on your journey, I’m here to help you grow and remember who you truly are — a light meant to shine.
VirtualAvailable
Direct
Authentic
Intelligent

Specialties

Grief
Anxiety
Depression
+4
I am a psychotherapist with over 15 years of clinical experience in a variety of settings. I received my psychotherapy training at the San Francisco State University and graduated in 2012. After working at a private counseling center for 6 years, I opened my private practice in 2018 as a licensed marriage and family therapist. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ adults and Asian adults. My areas of interests include gay/lesbian and gender issues, sexuality, psychotherapy education, and psychotherapeutic technique.
VirtualOffers in-person in Berkeley, CA - Accepting clients in CAAvailable
Authentic
Direct
Empowering

Specialties

Grief
Anxiety
Addiction
+19
I have extensive experience in working with a diverse population of individuals, including those struggling with substance abuse, dual diagnoses, codependency, trauma, and other mental health issues. I consider myself to be an assertive and direct psychologist who prioritizes effective communication, healthy boundaries, and self-care. My ultimate goal is to help people gain the insight and coping skills necessary to live meaningful lives filled with a positive sense of self and healthy relationships. I consider myself to be a culturally sensitive psychologist who treats each client as a unique individual. I am an action-oriented psychologist that listens with empathy while helping the client gain insight into patterns of thoughts and behaviors that can be used to make healthy and meaningful changes in their lives. If you are an individual who is motivated for positive change and self-growth, then I encourage you to reach out to me, as I would be honored to be a part of your journey. I believe that therapy is a collaborative approach in which the end goal is always in your best interest.
VirtualOffers in-person in Temecula, CA - Accepting clients in CAAvailable
Solution oriented
Warm
Intelligent

Specialties

Grief
Anxiety
Insomnia/Sleep Issues
+9
https://sherryyamlcsw.com Hi, I am a trauma consultant who graduated from the University of Southern California, with years of culturally diverse EMDR therapy experience since 2011. My expertise is to tailor research-supported EMDR therapy with highly successful expat, AAPI professionals (e.g. Journalists, Actors, Scientists, Corporate Leaders, Producers, First Responders) who experience a Medical Related Trauma, Fear of Flying, Stage Fright, Phobia, Unprocessed Grief, car accidents, wild fires, War Trauma or Cultural Issues. I received my trauma training at the National Center for PTSD and the EMDR Trauma Recovery Humanitarian Assistance Program. In our society, we overlook the necessity of trauma work for our highly successful leaders. Many of my clients come to me are specifically looking for EMDR therapy to resolve barriers so they can be a better leader and find a better work-life balance. Others come to me for EMDR therapy after they tried talk therapy for years and didn’t see the progress they hope for.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Intelligent
Direct

Specialties

Grief
ADHD
Anxiety
+10
Hi there, I'm Kash! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with nearly a decade of experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, and life transitions. I specialize in working with culturally diverse clients who are balancing personal needs with family expectations, identity, and cultural pressures. Many of my clients come in feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns, or unsure how to set boundaries or feel secure in their relationships. My goal is to help you understand where these patterns come from and support you in creating meaningful, lasting change.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Solution oriented
Warm

Specialties

Grief
LGBTQ
Women's Issues
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Hi i am Aimee a licensed Marriage and Family therapist in the San Diego area. I enjoy working with 16 and up and specialize in LGBTQ+, prenatal and postpartum, women’s issues and grief issues. I like to help see pregnant and new mom’s achieving the most out this time and find ways to feel less anxiety and depressed and more fulfilled. For people in the LGBTQ+ community i have specialized in gender health issues since 2014 and have always been an ally. During Covid I decided to increase my skill and knowledge with assisting people moving through grief and took a few seminars focusing on grief work with David Kessler.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Empowering
Authentic

Specialties

Grief
Anxiety
Depression
+10
Hello and welcome! I am a doctor of Psychology, a licensed marriage and family therapist and a licensed professional clinical counselor. I am located in California and have 14 years of experience in helping individuals navigate their emotional challenges through various evidence-based treatment methods. My goal is to empower you to understand yourself better, heal from past traumas, and improve your relationships, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling life.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Empowering
Authentic

Specialties

Grief
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
+9
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California, Florida, and Tennessee, providing psychotherapy to individuals seeking meaningful, lasting change. My clinical training includes EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Existential Therapy. I take an integrative, eclectic approach—thoughtfully tailoring each treatment plan to the unique needs, history, personality, and goals of the person in front of me. My areas of specialization include death and dying, grief and loss, traumatic experiences, serious mental health conditions, and mood disorders. I have extensive experience working with complex presentations, including trauma-related disorders, complicated grief, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Clients often seek me out when they are feeling stuck despite previous therapy, looking for a depth-oriented yet practical approach that integrates evidence-based interventions with insight, meaning-making, and nervous system regulation. I earned my Master’s degree in Social Work from Florida Atlantic University in 2014 and have continued to refine my clinical focus through advanced training, consultation, and ongoing professional development. My work is grounded in both neuroscience and compassion—balancing structured, results-oriented strategies with warmth, attunement, and respect for each client’s pace. In our work together, you can expect a space that is direct yet supportive, reflective yet action-oriented. I value measurable progress, collaborative goal setting, and empowering clients with tools they can use beyond the therapy room. I am currently in private practice, serving clients in Jupiter, West Palm Beach, and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, as well as providing virtual therapy throughout Tennessee and California. My Good Life Therapy is a whole-person-centered practice grounded in the belief that healing involves the mind, body, relationships, and deeper sense of meaning. While I primarily offer virtual sessions for accessibility and flexibility, I may accommodate in-person meetings in select cases.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Direct

Specialties

Grief
Career Counseling
Coping Skills
+12
I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of California and I have been practicing since 2001. I graduated from the School of Social Work at Columbia University in the City of New York and have experience working with children and families, adolescents, transitional youth, young adults, elder adults, men, women, LGBTQ+, and the justice-involved. In this day and age, so many of us are bombarded with the day-to-day and simply living blindly, meaninglessly. So many tend to suppress and ignore just to survive. If you are experiencing a crossroads presently and wish to get out of being stuck, if you want to improve your relationships with your loved ones, or if you just want to be able to process safely and receive genuine and practical feedback, you may want to consider scheduling a therapy session with me.
VirtualAvailable
Solution oriented
Authentic
Direct

Specialties

Grief
Anxiety
Depression
+10
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 19 years of experience in the area of Physical, Emotional and Sexual Trauma. I have provided services to military, law enforcement and crime victims as well as those who have less violent experiences that cause problems with their family members and spouses. I feel that it is essential for people to have a safe, respectful and healthy relationship with their loved ones in order to fully appreciate and enjoy life to the fullest.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Intelligent

Specialties

Grief
Anxiety
Coping Skills
+8
Hi! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have a Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Gallaudet University. I am fluent in American Sign Language. I would describe my own as warm, caring, non-judgmental, compassionate, sensitive, respectful, knowledgeable, experienced and committed. I’ve been using CBT in my practice. It’s helped dozens of clients challenge reoccurring thoughts and manage their anxiety. We’ll use CBT to recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. We’ll then use that knowledge to change your thinking patterns, which will help you lead a less anxious and stressed life
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Empowering

Specialties

Grief
Anxiety
Depression
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Do you feel like something inside is broken? Do you feel less-than-whole emotionally, physically or in relationships and want to learn to put the pieces together to create your optimal life? Do you feel like your own worst enemy, tearing yourself down with negative self-talk? This is where I come in. Working together as your guide, I help you learn the skills, insights and strategies so that when future situations arrive, you will learn to trust yourself to confront challenges mindfully and compassionately. I received my Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California and have worked with a range of clients from those with acute crises to those who want a mental health accountability partner to check in with. I’m a holistic psychotherapist who takes the time to make sure you are on the best path to healing. I approach the practice of therapy as a mutual relationship, one that is based on integrity and trust. I conduct each session with a calm, empathetic and attuned presence. My goal is to provide a safe container for you to fully experience all parts of yourself and to foster your personal growth.
VirtualAvailable
Empowering
Warm
Direct

Specialties

Grief
Anxiety
Depression
+6
My name is Liana Gibson, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 14 years of experience, licensed in California, Washington, and Texas. I specialize in helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges, strengthen their bonds, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships. My love for Jesus is my first priority, and pleasing God is at the center of my life and work. I believe that true healing and transformation come through His guidance and grace. My therapeutic approach is grounded in compassion, clear communication, and personalized strategies, integrating Christian faith, recovery principles, and cultural awareness to create a holistic and supportive environment. I am passionate about walking alongside clients from diverse backgrounds as they pursue emotional, relational, and spiritual growth rooted in God’s truth and love.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Intelligent
Solution oriented

Specialties

Grief
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
+6
I am licensed in California with 7 years of professional work experience. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you and walk alongside with you in that process.
VirtualAvailable
Direct
Authentic
Solution oriented

Specialties

Grief
Career Counseling
Men's Issues
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Hi there, my name’s Ephraim Tokar. I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20+ years of experience. My specialties consist of relationships, men’s issues, career counseling, and psychosomatic illnesses. I received my Bachelors degree in Child Psychology, working initially with the adolescent population before transitioning over to adults. I then received my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. Whether it's individuals or couples, I'm happy to get to work with whomever comes my way. I do my best to facilitate a warm, trusting environment. Looking forward to meeting with you soon!
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Direct
Empowering

Specialties

Grief
Anxiety
Depression
+6
You don’t have to struggle alone! I believe therapy should feel like a safe, supportive place to slow down, feel understood, and begin making sense of what you are carrying. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS), I help clients gently explore the parts of themselves that may feel overwhelmed, stuck, protective, or hurt. My hope is that through our work together, clients feel less alone, more self-compassionate, and more able to move through life with greater clarity and ease. In our hectic world we often find ourselves afraid to take risks that could jeopardize the stable lives we have created for ourselves. We remain in jobs, relationships and old patterns that no longer work, while symptoms such as anxiety, depression, stress, anger and self-defeating patterns keep us from making real changes to our lives. If that sounds like you, you are stuck. We can feel lost and alone when we are unable to move forward, whether in work or a personal relationship. Therapy can help you break free of that and thrive. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a focus on teens, adults, and couples. I have worked with clients on concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and family reunification. I received my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. I also minored in sociology.
VirtualOffers in-person in Burbank, CA - Accepting clients in CAAvailable
Intelligent
Open-minded
Solution oriented

Specialties

Grief
Anxiety
Child or Adolescent
+10
I am a Christian-informed therapist licensed in multiple States. With a background in clinical social work and a desire to see the building up of the body of Christ, I am passionate about supporting and encouraging my brothers and sisters as they seek to navigate the difficulties of life and develop resilience that can lead to personal healing and spiritual growth. My areas of expertise include managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, faith formation, identity and purpose, peer relationships, transitional challenges, conflict resolution, forgiveness, etc.
VirtualAvailable

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