Therapists in California

I have a passion for helping people find hope in their most vulnerable moments. I believe everyone has a right to be heard and validated. I use a client-centered, collaborative approach allowing you to discover the barriers that keep you from living your best life. I serve as a guide for you to reach your personal goals. I help clients reach their goals by creating a space where growth feels possible and sustainable. We start with where you are, clarify what you want to change, and work step by step toward it. Whether you're learning new ways to manage ADHD, process trauma, or navigate life's transitions, I focus on building awareness, resilience, and confidence.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides thoughtful, insight-oriented therapy in a supportive and collaborative space. My work is grounded in psychodynamic principles, helping clients understand patterns rooted in past experiences that impact their present relationships, emotions, and sense of self. I tailor treatment to each individual, integrating depth-oriented work with practical tools to support meaningful and lasting change.

Hello! My name is Tiphanie. I am an EMDR trained LCSW who is bicultural and bilingual in English and French. If you are looking for a supportive space to navigate feelings of depression, anxiety or overwhelm, a space to self-reflect, or address cycles of self-sabotage, let’s meet. In my practice, I draw from trauma-informed care, client-centered approaches, culturally and racially responsive lenses, as well as LGBTQIA+ affirming modalities. I also value holding a safe, creative, and inclusive space.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with extensive experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families who have been impacted by trauma, major life changes, relationship challenges, mental health concerns, and substance use. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative—I believe healing happens when you feel safe, supported, and truly understood. I use a combination of evidence-based approaches tailored to each person’s needs, including cognitive and behavioral tools, motivational work, trauma-informed practices, and mind–body techniques. My goal is always to meet you where you are, help you feel grounded, and empower you with practical skills that create real change in your life. I’m passionate about helping people build resilience, strengthen self-worth, and move toward the version of themselves they want to be. If you’re looking for a safe and supportive space to work through what you’re facing, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

I’m Arturo, and I’m truly honored you’re here. My journey from 24 years of service in the United States Marine Corps—including multiple deployments and combat tours—to becoming a therapist has shaped the heart of my work: resilience, compassion, and a deep respect for the strength it takes to seek support. After retiring from the military, I pursued my passion for human behavior and earned two master’s degrees from Pepperdine University—one in Teaching and Education, and another in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. For the past four years, I’ve served underrepresented communities as a therapist, helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and major life transitions. I’m deeply committed to creating a safe, confidential space where men can speak openly—man to man—about the challenges we often carry quietly, and where anyone can feel seen, understood, and supported. I also work with couples using Gottman‑informed methods to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and foster deeper emotional connection. My background includes extensive work with domestic violence, family conflict, and complex relational patterns, including facilitating groups focused on safety, healing, and empowerment. Whether you are seeking personal clarity, emotional relief, or stronger, healthier relationships, I’m here to walk alongside you with practical tools, compassion, and unwavering support as you build a life rooted in purpose, well‑being, and meaningful connection.

Hi. My name is Jody Evans and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I have been practicing for the past 10 years. I graduated from Pepperdine university top of my class. I help adults struggling with depression, anxiety and addictions to learn coping skills to manage these disorders. I can provide individual, couples or family therapy. I have experience working with individuals who are going through divorce or any life transition.

It is always a privilege to partner with clients on their journey to improved mental health. I work with clients to discover their value and process through past hurts and traumas. I provide a safe place to process current and past issues and also provide psychoeducation so clients can learn new, healthy coping skills. I refer to myself as a tour guide on the road to healing.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a warm, collaborative approach to therapy. I believe that the client’s relationship with the therapeutic process is one of the most important factors in creating meaningful and lasting change. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where clients feel understood, respected, and empowered in their healing journey. I am trained in a range of evidence-based and trauma-informed modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Flash Technique, and Brain spotting. I have extensive experience working with individuals experiencing work stress, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, and trauma. My work often integrates both talk therapy and experiential, process-based approaches. By combining insight-oriented therapy with modalities such as EMDR, Flash, and Brainspotting.

I am a licensed therapist (licensed in September 2025) with over 15 years of experience walking alongside individuals during some of the most challenging and tender moments of their lives. My work has deeply focused on end of life care, grief and loss, trauma recovery and supporting those living with depression. Whether you are coping with loss, processing past trauma, or feeling overwhelmed by sadness or uncertainty, I offer a steady, supportive presence as you work toward understanding, healing and renewed hope. It is my privilege to support clients as they navigate pain, discover resilience and reconnect with meaning and purpose in their lives.

I’m a Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) who offers a warm, grounded space to slow things down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and create meaningful change. My style is relational and attachment-informed—meaning we pay attention to patterns that show up in relationships (including ours), and how earlier experiences may shape the way you cope, connect, or protect yourself today. I’m also strengths-based and practical: we’ll build on what’s already working while using CBT tools to reduce overwhelm, challenge unhelpful thought loops, and practice skills that support steadier mood, boundaries, and healthier relationships. The impact my clients often experience is feeling more emotionally stable and confident in themselves, with a clearer understanding of their triggers and patterns. Over time, many people report improved self-compassion, stronger communication, more secure attachment in relationships, and an increased ability to tolerate difficult emotions without shutting down or spiraling. My goal is for you to leave therapy with both deeper insight and real-life tools so you can feel more connected, empowered, and able to live with authenticity and intention.

Hi! My name is Junise Dorestin and I am a License Marriage and Family Therapist. Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked as a children social service worker with Child Protective Services. I have been working in the field of mental health for over 10 years. I obtained my Masters of Art in Psychology emphasis Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University in 2008. I have experienced in working with incarcerated individuals, families, children and young adult. I use a broad range of treatment method to assist individuals and families in the process of reaching their goals. As a LMFT, I am passionate about helping others work through their struggles and built insight. I work those who are struggling with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD and stress. I have work with those with psychotic disorders and dual diagnoses.

Welcome! For over 10 years I have supported people in managing challenges and improving their wellbeing. My approach is holistic, integrative, and trauma-informed. I offer a warm, grounded, and compassionate space where all parts of you are welcome—even the ones that feel difficult, painful, or hidden. I bring gentle curiosity and unconditional positive regard to each session, as well as practical tools and psychoeducation.

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I help people make sense of their experiences, strengthen their voice, and navigate relationships with more ease and intention. I believe meaningful change is possible. I offer a safe, collaborative space where your story is honored, your strengths are recognized, and together we build resilience and emotional clarity. I look forward to meeting you!

Your present circumstances don't determine where you go; they merely determine where you start. -Nido Qubein I take a whole person and collaborative approach to therapy, catering therapy to the individual sitting in front of me. My specialties are in the field of grief and loss. Grief is not just bereavement, it is also the loss of a job, a relationship or a dream.

Hello, I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my undergrad from California State University of San Bernardino, my Masters and Doctorate from Argosy University in Southern California. I have been Practicing in Mental Health for over 10 years. I have worked with children, adolescent to adults from behavior issue, family to working with those individuals incarcerated.

I provide mental health treatment to individual adults, couples and adolescents. I'm an empathetic therapist who helps clients navigate and improve their sense of self and family/partner relationships. I specialize in anxiety, stress, and depression and relationships using a variety of therapeutic modalities to help my patients begin to make progress and start feeling better. My approach to therapy varies based on the individual needs of each client I work with. I enjoy assisting clients navigate and improve their sense of self and family/partner relationships.

Hello, my name is Ana Ruiz, I am a Licensed Marriage Family and Child therapist. My work focuses on trauma, attachment disorder, anxiety, depression, life transitioning and parenting. My priority is to offer a strength-based approach that works for you. My goal is to provide you with the tools necessary for you to transition from surviving to thriving and provide an environment where you feel heard and validated. I work with children and adults. I am bilingual in Spanish.

You don’t have to carry this alone. I’m a California-licensed therapist who supports adolescents, young adults, women, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds through stress, relationship dynamics, family conflicts, and trauma recovery. Whether you’re juggling academic pressure, caregiving, career pivots, or the weight of old wounds, I offer a steady, nonjudgmental presence. My style is warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive—I honor the identities, histories, and values that shape who you are, and I approach our work with curiosity, humility, and respect.

Hello! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my Master Degree from California State University and I've been practicing therapy for over 12 years. I grew up in Italy and moved to the US 42 years ago. I work with adult men and women struggling with trauma, anxiety, life transitions, relationships. I'm passionate about helping them live more fulfilling relationships and peaceful life.

am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience providing trauma-informed, evidence-based mental health services to diverse and underserved populations. I have worked across community mental health, correctional settings, unaccompanied children shelters, and medical environments, supporting clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, and crisis-related concerns. My clinical approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused CBT, and I integrate these models to help clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and improve emotional regulation. I have experience providing individual, family, and group therapy, conducting psychosocial and risk assessments, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support comprehensive care. I am passionate about serving individuals facing complex life stressors and limited resources. I approach my work with a strengths-based, culturally responsive, and compassionate lens, with a strong commitment to client safety, growth, and long-term well-being.

I am someone who is deeply committed to guiding you on your journey toward developing essential therapeutic skills. My work focuses on fostering safe internal environments, cultivating self-compassion, nurturing caring relationships, and other crucial elements that support each individual's quest for an authentic self and full self-expression. I passionately believe in empowering you to harness your own intrinsic power, supporting you to become your own hero in your healing process.

Have you been experiencing feelings of confusion or uncertainty in your life? Do you struggle with clarity in your personal and professional goals, feeling weighed down by responsibilities or paralyzed by fear of failure? If so, you’re not alone, and it’s okay to seek guidance and support to navigate your challenges, aiming for personal growth and a better work-life balance. With a desire for empowerment and lasting change, you want practical tools and accountability to help you achieve a fulfilling life. Ultimately, you'd like to crave a sense of purpose and connection with the people that understands your journey. As an LMFT specializing in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I help you change your relationship with anxiety. Instead of fighting a tiring battle to "control" your thoughts, we will work together to: Unhook from fear- Clarify your values and Take action. I understand how challenging it can be to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about the next steps in your life. If you’re ready to take the next step toward clarity and empowerment, I invite you to reach out. Together, we can explore your goals and craft a plan that works for you. I’m here to support you every step of the way.

I’m an attachment-based therapist, which means I believe that relationships—past and present—shape how we see ourselves and others. Whether you're an adolescent navigating the complexity of growing up, or an adult facing life’s challenges, I’m here to support you in understanding your experiences and how they’ve shaped your emotional world. I take a holistic approach to therapy, honoring the spiritual aspects of life while also grounding our work in compassion and connection. I understand that everyone’s story is unique, and I bring cultural sensitivity to my work to ensure that your background, identity, and lived experience are respected in our sessions. If you're dealing with anxiety, grief, trauma, or any other emotional or life challenge, I’ll work with you to unpack those feelings in a safe, supportive space. I use a blend of therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic therapy and EMDR, tailored to what’s most helpful for you. Our work together is rooted in creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered to make meaningful changes. My goal is simple: to help you explore your emotions, gain insight into what’s going on inside, and discover or rediscover your strengths. I want you to walk away from each session feeling a little more grounded, a little more whole, and confident in your ability to heal and grow. I work well with people who are ready to do the work—whether that’s unpacking painful past experiences or making sense of current struggles. You might be someone who is struggling with anxiety, grief, loss, or the effects of trauma. You might be looking for clarity in your relationships, or searching for more self-understanding and self-worth. Whatever you’re going through, I’m here to help guide you through it with care, respect, and patience.

Welcome. My name is Tannaz Talasazan, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I invite you into a supportive, collaborative space where feelings are processed, thoughts are heard, perspectives are respected, and meaningful change becomes possible. Life can present challenges that feel overwhelming, especially when we don’t always have the tools to navigate them. Reaching out for therapy is a powerful first step. Together, we will identify emotional patterns, relational dynamics, and internal obstacles that may be holding you back, while working toward insight, clarity, and lasting change. Over the past 13 years of training and clinical experience, I have worked with individuals, couples, women, families, adolescents, adults, and older adults, with a focus on relationship concerns, life transitions, conflict resolution, and crisis management. I especially enjoy supporting couples in strengthening communication and connection, helping women and individuals navigate personal growth and identity, and working with older adults as they process life transitions, relationships, and meaning. My therapeutic approach is integrative and tailored to each client’s unique needs. I draw from Family Systems, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Narrative therapies, carefully matching each approach to support insight, emotional growth, and practical change.

I work with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related stress, or feeling overwhelmed during life transitions. Many of my clients are individuals who feel emotionally drained, stuck, or disconnected from themselves, and are seeking support to regain balance, clarity, and confidence in their daily lives. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in behavioral health, care coordination, and trauma-informed practice. My professional background includes work across healthcare, nonprofit, and public-sector settings, supporting individuals at different stages of life. I currently focus on working with adults managing mild to moderate mental-health concerns, including the emotional impact of medical conditions and major life changes. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and practical. I meet clients where they are, helping them better understand their thoughts and emotions while building skills they can apply outside of sessions. I especially enjoy working with individuals who are new to therapy, and I bring a thoughtful, experienced approach to understanding symptoms and diagnosis to help guide meaningful, appropriate care in a supportive and respectful space.

Dr. Norman Quintero is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over seven years of clinical experience providing therapy to individuals and couples. He is licensed to practice in California, Texas, Virginia, Louisiana, and Florida, and specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, stress and anger management, and self-esteem concerns. Dr. Quintero utilizes an integrative therapeutic approach that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with humanistic principles, fostering a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment in which clients feel heard, validated, and empowered to achieve meaningful and lasting change in their lives.

I am an LCSW and a military veteran specializing in trauma and addiction. I believe that effective therapy must be a safe foundation, built on unwavering commitment and ethical practice. My practice is a collaborative space where rapport is established through trust while a custom plan of treatment is mutually established specifically for resolving resistance to your wellness and achieving long-term stability.

Hi, I’m Brittany, a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I help adults and adolescents who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, life transitions, or relationship challenges. Many of my clients are high-functioning but stuck in patterns of overthinking, self-criticism, or burnout. I take a collaborative, practical approach using evidence-based tools to help you feel calmer, more grounded, and better able to manage daily stress and life changes over time.

I believe therapy works best when you feel truly seen, safe, and understood. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens through connection. I work with adults navigating anxiety, grief, life transitions, and the emotional weight of caregiving, relationships, and work stress. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward — and together we create space to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and build tools that actually fit your life. Therapy with me is not about “fixing” you. It’s about helping you reconnect with your strengths, deepen self-compassion, and move toward a life that feels more balanced and authentic. I strive to create a space that is nonjudgmental, affirming, and supportive of your unique story

Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here and ready to cultivate and nurture a better you. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over six years of clinical experience supporting children, transitional-aged youth, adults, and families. I have had the privilege of walking alongside individuals as they navigate painful challenges, life transitions, and periods of healing. I believe therapy is a collaborative process grounded in compassion, safety, and growth. It is truly an honor to support clients as they build resilience, gain insight, and move toward meaningful change. Being part of your healing journey is both fulfilling and joyful, and I am committed to meeting you where you are with empathy and care.

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.

My therapeutic approach is grounded in positive psychology and a strengths-based perspective, with an emphasis on unconditional positive regard. I work collaboratively with clients to identify their existing abilities, inner resources, and personal values, using these strengths as the foundation for growth, healing, and lasting change. Therapy is tailored to each individual, respectful of their unique experiences, and focused on practical, empowering outcomes within a supportive, nonjudgmental environment.

Hi, I’m Cynthia. These are tough times, and many people are struggling. If you’re anxious, down, or facing life transitions or relationship issues, I’ll help you process it all, build coping strategies, and move toward the life you want. As a first-gen Latina, I understand issues around cultural identity, bias and assimilation. I don’t specialize in eating disorders, trauma, autism or substance use.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience working with individuals and couples navigating life transitions, grief, trauma, and relationship challenges. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and focused on building emotional insight, resilience, and practical coping skills. I work from a culturally responsive, strengths-based perspective and strive to create a safe, supportive space where individuals and couples feel heard and empowered. My goal is to meet clients where they are and support them in developing healthier relationships with themselves and with others.

I earned my Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and have completed the hours toward licensure as an MFT. Over the course of my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work in a variety of clinical settings, including residential treatment centers, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), and intensive outpatient programs (IOP). These experiences have equipped me to support individuals and families navigating a wide range of challenges.

I work with clients in a caring and compassionate manner, and I tailor the treatment to fit their needs and goals. I became a therapist because I want to help people who are struggling to change their lives.You are the most important part of your treatment - it needs to relate to your life in a way that works for you. I will challenge you to overcome the challenges you see in your life with support and positive feedback.

I specialize in working with first responders and individuals who have experienced trauma, understanding the complexities of high-stress professions and their impact on mental health. Using a trauma-informed framework, I integrate EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness-based techniques to help you process difficult experiences and build resilience. I use evidence-based approaches such as CBT and trauma-informed care to help you navigate anxiety, depression, burnout, and post-traumatic stress. My goal is to provide practical tools to build resilience and improve your well-being. I create a supportive space where you feel empowered to heal and grow.

Hi there! It’s my pleasure to greet you! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California, and I can’t wait to partner with you on your wellness journey. There are times when life seems more difficult than we can bear. In today’s current climate, life can seem more confusing as the days go by. Managing social issues, employment challenges, relationship difficulties, and personal struggles can be all consuming. With over 6 years of experience, I am passionate about partnering with clients on how to see the best in themselves and how to establish autonomy and agency in their lives. As a wife and mother within a blended family, I am very familiar with life’s struggles and challenges. Stress, anxiety, depression, disappointments, don’t have to get the final say in your life. My role as a therapist is to support you with discovering peace, inspiration, acceptance, and a sense of belonging. Deciding to seek therapy to help manage your day-to-day life is a huge first step. You are important and you’re worth taking that step. If you believe that I can support you as you re-establish goals for your life, I would love to connect with you.

I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist who works with thoughtful individuals and couples who work hard yet still feel anxious. Many are looking for more than surface-level coping skills—they want deeper understanding and lasting change. Many of the people I work with are navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, or big questions about meaning, purpose, and identity—often while holding demanding roles in their personal or professional lives. In addition to my clinical work, I teach couples counseling as an adjunct professor at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). Teaching keeps me grounded in both theory and practice, and it reflects how much I genuinely enjoy helping people understand relationships more deeply—whether that’s learning how conflict works, how attachment shapes connection, or how to communicate with more honesty and care. I also bring an unconventional but deeply human element into my work: humor. I’m a comedian outside the therapy room, and when used thoughtfully, humor can help lower defensiveness, build trust, and make difficult conversations feel more approachable. Therapy doesn’t have to be heavy all the time to be meaningful. I have particular experience working with healthcare workers and others in high-pressure systems, including those balancing responsibility, burnout, and emotional fatigue while still needing to function at a high level. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded, integrating attachment-based, somatic, mindfulness-based, and practical strategies tailored to each client. Above all, I aim to create a space where people feel safe, understood, and free to explore what really matters to them—at their own pace, and with curiosity rather than judgment.

All things are interconnected. To feel better, you have to act better. To feel better, you have to think better. To think better, you have to feel better. To act better, you have to think better. To think, feel, and act better, you have to care for your physical health. To care for your physical health, you have to think, feel, and act better. Each has a corresponding effect on the other. However, the aspect of ourselves that we have the most direct control of is what we do, our acting. While we can influence other people, we cannot control other people. A great source of conflict and unhappiness results from our efforts to control others. If you want better relationships, the only thing we can control is what we do, how we choose to relate. We are responsible for what we do. Others are responsible for what they do. Accepting this fundamental reality and thinking, feeling, and acting in accordance with it is how we increase our experience of power, freedom, belonging, meaning and, very importantly, fun. My professional experience includes over 30 years of post-Master’s clinical work, including leadership experience in foster care, chemical abuse and addiction, inpatient and outpatient mental health services, and crisis intervention, de-escalation, and hospitalization. I am experienced in working with ages three through the elderly. I have worked extensively with youth and families, diverse populations and life issues, providing services in various settings, including family homes, schools, juvenile detention facilities, jails, outpatient clinics, and inpatient psychiatric facilities.

Hi, my name is Kathy. I am licensed in California as a marriage and family therapist. I have been practicing for eight years. I work with adults that struggle with depression and anxiety. I have extensive experience working with individuals that have problems with substance use. I believe that you are the expert in your life. My role is to help you recognize your strengths and learn how to build on those strengths to help you become the best version of yourself.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience providing compassionate and evidence-based mental health care. With a compassionate and client-centered approach, I help individuals navigate life’s challenges and discover paths toward healing, growth, and self-understanding. My practice focuses on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore emotions, build resilience, and develop meaningful coping strategies. Drawing from evidence-based methods, I support people struggling with anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship concerns, and personal transitions. My goal is to empower clients to foster deeper self-awareness and create sustainable, positive change in their lives.

Hello! I am Elizabeth Yurnet and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I attended Bowie State University for undergraduate school and University of Southern California for graduate school. I have 10 years of experience, and I work with clients who have anxiety, depression, and trauma with a focus on military mental health, maternal mental health, and women's issues. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trauma informed interventions, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy.

I am Karina Ramirez, a bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to supporting individuals through life’s emotional and relational challenges. I offer a welcoming, supportive, and judgment-free space where clients can explore their experiences, build insight, and create meaningful change. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, empathy, and collaboration, with the goal of helping clients strengthen relationships, enhance self-understanding, and improve overall well-being

Hi, I’m Rebecca Yeretzian, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Art Therapist in Los Angeles. I support people feeling overwhelmed by trauma, grief, or chronic illness. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space to feel understood, gain clarity, and move toward a more grounded and fulfilling life. Navigating the challenges of life and death can be inevitable and isolating, often accompanied by a whirlwind of feelings that may seem impossible to understand. I provide a safe and supportive space for finding moments of peace amidst the turbulence of the unique emotional complexities you're facing. With a deep understanding of intersectionality and relative cultural competency, we will delve into multifaceted issues given your specific diversity considerations. As you take the initial steps towards counseling, I support you in your honesty and willingness to entrust me as a new ally in your life. We will work together to identify your goals in cultivating a sense of fulfillment and peace beyond your anguish.

As a therapist, I feel tremendous gratitude to be able to support ALL individuals on their journey of healing. I aim to use a compassionate and strength-based approach, which allows me to maintain an open mind and heart throughout our work together while focusing on the strengths and skill you already have. I practice holistically to look at the different aspects of the mind, body, emotions, and spirit to find what is needed to feel more peace and comfort in your life. Throughout our time together, I’m committed to showing up with a positive, kind, respectful, nonjudgmental and caring attitude.

I am an LCSW. I provide a comfortable and relaxed environment where you can finally feel empowered to live the life you deserve. Through a variety of approaches and interventions that are customized to you and your needs, we will work together to move you in the direction of a new way of experiencing yourself. At the end of our time together, it is my hope that you will feel stronger, more grounded, with a deeper understanding of yourself. Bringing humor, empathy, and compassion, I am here to assist in honing the needed skills to heal and grow.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a deep passion for helping individuals create meaningful, lasting change in their lives. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Human Services from California State University, Fullerton, and went on to receive my master’s degree in Counseling – Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Long Beach. My clinical experience spans a broad range of social, emotional, and behavioral concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, trauma, grief and bereavement, maternal mental health, self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship challenges.

I like to help people, whether that be with anxiety, depression, trauma, or neurodiversity. Let's work together to move towards your goals. I've worked in a variety of settings through my career, which has allowed me to help people with wide range of needs and diagnoses. Whether you're an individual looking to process and meet for talk therapy, or a couple wanting to build communication skills, or someone interested in trying Brainspotting, which a brain-body alternative therapy, let's work together.

Hi, My name is Marissa and Im a Bilingual Spanish speaking Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 7 years of experience working with adolescents and young adults in outpatient clinic and in a crisis setting providing emergency mental health support. I offer a warm, safe and compassionate space where my clients truly feel seen and supported. With care and collaboration ,I help build skills that nurture emotional growth ,resilience and a deeper sense of well being . I can support you and the family to help navigate some of life's challenges while also celebrating accomplishments, big or small let’s highlight them all. I also want to start by saying how incredibly proud I'am of you for taking the first step towards receiving support and guidance . Giving yourself grace and even considering therapy is a powerful act of self care. Whether you are looking for your teen to build coping skills , a young adult wanting to improve their self esteem and peer relationships , or set healthy boundaries and work through family conflict ,this is a non judgmental space where you are supported and understood. So grab your favorite snack , settle into a comfy chair or where ever you feel most comfortable, and let’s get started together.