Therapists in California

Empowering
Authentic
Intelligent

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
ADHD
Anxiety
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Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based out of Northern California. I began working in mental health in 2012 and have a deep passion for the work that I do. I graduated with my Master's in Family Therapy from the University of Phoenix in 2019 and have been practicing as a therapist ever since. My career began in community based mental health, where I passionately served impoverished families, those navigating addiction, and crisis management. I value taking time to build strong relationships with the clients I serve and moving towards therapy full time has allowed me the space to cultivate long lasting relationships with clients.
VirtualAvailable

New to Grow

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Addiction
Depression
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My name is Claudia Ibal, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who earned licensure in 2021. I have approximately seven years of experience specializing in substance use counseling, while also providing behavioral health services to individuals and families experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns. My clinical experience includes conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments, providing individualized and brief therapy, implementing evidence-based interventions, crisis intervention, and coordinating care with interdisciplinary treatment teams to support clients’ overall well-being. My approach to therapy is client-centered, compassionate, culturally responsive, and strength-based. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives. I draw from evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and trauma-informed care to meet each client's unique needs and goals. My ideal clients are individuals who are motivated to improve their quality of life, whether they are navigating substance use challenges, mental health concerns, life transitions, relationship difficulties, or stress-related issues. I enjoy working with clients who are seeking practical tools, emotional support, and guidance as they build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and move toward lasting personal growth. Throughout my career, I have remained committed to helping clients access resources, overcome barriers, and achieve meaningful, sustainable change.
Available
Authentic
Solution oriented
Warm

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
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Hi there! My name is Angelica Sanchez and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California. My experience in community mental health for several years has allowed me to gain experience in working with a wide range of individuals. In working with children, adolescents, and adults I have learned how important it is to be caring, flexible, and nonjudgmental for my clients. I am passionate in helping my clients cope with life's challenges and reach their personal mental health goals. If you're dealing with stress, trauma, relationship issues or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help. I do not see any clients under the age of 16.
VirtualAvailable

New to Grow

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Coping Skills
Depression
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW/LICSW) in California and Massachusetts. I support individuals impacted by trauma, anxiety, and depression, helping them feel more grounded, understood, and empowered in their everyday lives. I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, or depression. My focus is to help you develop insight into your experiences and emotions while providing practical tools for lasting change.
Available
Warm
Authentic
Empowering

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Anger Management
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Hello, I'm Natasha, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Fresno, CA. Do you feel like you’re constantly overthinking, putting others first, or avoiding conflict to keep the peace? Anxiety has left you feeling exhausted and disconnected, or past trauma makes it hard to feel safe and grounded. You want to break free from these patterns, set healthy boundaries with confidence, and experience emotional stability. Your goal is to feel calm, confident, and in control of your life, but you’re unsure how to get there. If this sounds familiar, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I specialize in supporting people struggling with anxiety, trauma, and patterns of people-pleasing or overthinking. Using a compassionate, person-centered approach, I help you build healthy coping skills, process difficult experiences, and create healthier relationships with yourself and others. Together, we’ll work to help you find peace and confidence. Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you're already showing strength by exploring your options. You deserve support, healing, and a space where you feel heard. I offer virtual individual therapy for clients in California, providing compassionate care tailored to your needs. If you're ready to take the next step toward healing, I’m here to help. https://www.clarkfamilycounseling.com
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Empowering
Warm

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Grief
+10
Hi, I'm glad you're here. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California. I have well over 25 years of experience working with individuals of diverse ethnic and socio-economical backgrounds that have been involved in the foster care and legal system. I have had the honor to walk along side my clients as they navigate life with all its' twists and turns. I am bilingual and bicultural and ready to walk along side you as you find your resolve to walk on your own.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Intelligent
Open-minded

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
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I'm Alexis DeFendis, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I believe that healing happens through genuine connection, curiosity, and feeling truly understood. My path to becoming a therapist wasn't a straight line. Before entering the counseling profession, I spent years working in neuroscience research and health technology. While that work was meaningful, I eventually realized what fulfilled me most wasn't analyzing data—it was understanding people. Becoming a therapist became more than a career change; it became part of my own journey of healing and discovering my purpose. That experience allows me to sit with clients not only as a clinician but as someone who understands what it feels like to question your direction, navigate life's unexpected challenges, and create meaningful change. Today, I work with adults, couples, and individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions, stress, and burnout. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and systems-based interventions. I believe therapy isn't about "fixing" who you are—it's about helping you better understand yourself, build resilience, and create a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply looking for a space where you can be yourself without judgment, I'm honored to walk alongside you. My goal is to create a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe, supported, and empowered to make lasting change.
Available
Authentic
Empowering
Warm

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
+6
Welcome! If you are struggling with daily stressors, the state of the world or traumatic experiences, I welcome you to contact me to explore how I can support and help in your healing. Therapy is a space dedicated to exploring your life and mind with the hope of something brighter and lighter. It is to alleviate that tension that may have been weighing you down for some time. I see the therapeutic space as a puzzle that begins with the pieces you put on the table but slowly comes together, through our work, to see the final clearer image. As your therapist, I will help empower and guide you towards unlocking tools to improve your mental well-being.
VirtualOffers in-person in Thousand Oaks, CA - Accepting clients in CAAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Empowering

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Women's Issues
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Are you tired of the non-stop chatter in your head judging every move you make? Is the constant loop of negative thinking making you feel like you are not good enough? No matter how many times you try to talk yourself out of this—you just can't seem to shake it. You are doing all the things you’ve been told to do and yet something is missing. You feel alone. You feel misunderstood. You feel anxious. You turn to food, alcohol, Netflix, or whatever else that can make these feelings go away. You promise yourself that next week will be different. You will start the new diet or the new program, you will commit to being a new you. What if there is another way? I work with women to get this cycle can end. There can be freedom from the despair caused by believing that you are not good enough. You want a deeper connection in your relationships. You want more joy in your life. You want less stress and worry. I can help you get there. There is a different path.
VirtualAvailable
Empowering
Warm
Authentic

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Self Esteem
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Hi there, thank you for stopping by! In addition to learning about me and my practice below, I invite you to visit willtohealtherapy.com and book a free 15-minute consultation with me (before booking a full session here). This consultation will support you in making this beautifully important decision in your healing journey and ensure we are a good fit for addressing your needs. You can also go directly to my booking calendar using the link below: Free 15-minute consultation booking link: https://willtohealtherapy.clientsecure.me/request I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and the founder of Will to Heal, a faith-based therapy practice created to support individuals who are struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, and unfulfillment, and wish to prioritize faith in their healing journey. I lead with a client-centered approach, offering evidence-based psychotherapy support along with Biblically sound guidance, to help bring you into true awareness, acceptance, and appreciation of who you are and who you were created to be. My ultimate goal is that you leave this work feeling more empowered and ready to lead a life worthy of your calling (Eph. 4:1)
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Warm
Authentic
Empowering

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
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Hi! I'm Angelica, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I received my Masters in Counseling Psychology from Mount St. Mary's University in Downtown Los Angeles. I work with adults struggling with symptoms of anxiety and depression as well as with clients who are having issues with low self-esteem and trouble in relationships with friends, family, coworkers or partners.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Authentic
Empowering
Warm

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
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Hola! I'm Elliana. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I received my Masters in Social Work from California State University Dominguez Hills. I'm bilingual in English and Spanish, and have been providing clinical services in the community to individuals of all ages for the past 13+ years. I hope to be of service and provide the support you need to meet your goals.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Empowering
Warm

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Parenting
Perinatal Mental Health
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Hi, I’m Courtney, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with people who are tired of just “coping” and want to understand themselves on a deeper level. Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck in painful relationship patterns, or disconnected from who they used to be. Together, we slow things down, make sense of your story, and create space for real healing and lasting change.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Authentic
Empowering
Humorous

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Women's Issues
If you are navigating a major life transition, constantly fighting a wave of anxiety, or feeling stuck in repetitive relationship patterns, you don't have to carry it alone. You deserve a space where you can let your guard down without fear of judgment. I provide a warm, lighthearted, and deeply collaborative environment where we work entirely at your pace. Because traditional talk therapy doesn't always reach the root of deep-seated stress or trauma, I integrate evidence-based, somatic, and trauma-informed approaches—including EMDR, CBT, and Brainspotting—to help you heal from the inside out.
VirtualAvailable
Intelligent
Warm
Empowering

Specialties

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

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
ADHD
Anxiety
+10
I am an LCSW in Santa Rosa California, seeing clients in person. I treat families, teens and adults facing anxiety, stress, life transitions, self-esteem issues, grief/loss, and family conflict. I have been practicing social work for close to a decade now and have experience and training using CBT, mindfulness and somatic exercises. I believe in a collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy and have extensive experience working with children and families impacted by trauma. I love using patience, humor and compassion to authentically connect with clients.
VirtualOffers in-person in Santa Rosa, CA - Accepting clients in CAAvailable
Authentic
Direct
Empowering

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Mood Disorders
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My name is Grace, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who provides support for individuals and families. I take a collaborative, compassionate approach to help you deepen self-understanding, strengthen relationships, and create more balance and fulfillment in your life. My goal is to help you build tools for growth and resilience. Many of the people I work with are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, identity questions, or major life transitions. They’re often seeking a space where they can feel understood, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes. I believe therapy works best when you feel safe, heard, and supported. My approach is interactive and adaptable, tailored to your needs. I draw from evidence-based methods to build insight, healing, and lasting change. Together, we’ll deepen self-understanding so you can feel more grounded, confident, and connected.
VirtualAvailable

New to Grow

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
+10
Hello, I'm Audie. I am passionate about providing compassionate, affirming, and individualized care to people from all walks of life. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, people of color, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. My clinical experience includes providing individual, group, family, and couples therapy, allowing me to support clients through a wide range of life experiences and relationship dynamics. I take an integrative, evidence-based approach to treatment, tailoring therapy to each client's unique needs and goals.
Available
Authentic
Warm
Empowering

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Life Transitions
Postpartum
Hello and welcome! My name is Cristina. I specialize in treating trauma and have used evidenced based modalities, such as EMDR to treat trauma related symptoms. I am in the process of obtaining my perinatal mental health certification through PSI (Postpartum Support International). I approach mental health as holistically as possible, exploring components of the mind, body and spirit to address healing. I like to work with you collaboratively to create goals and explore which areas of healing are necessary for you. I take a client-based approach and aim to make the space feel safe and a place where you feel comfortable to open up and share. We all deserve to feel seen and heard, and I hope that is your experience with me! I look forward to meeting you!
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Coping Skills
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Hi there, I'm Elena! Hi! I'm here to help you have the life you want, as sometimes life becomes challenging, and adjusting to life changes isn't always easy. I am glad that you prioritize your needs by coming here for help. I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I began therapy practice during my MA Program at JFKU in CA. For over 10 years, I've worked in various settings, including not-for-profit mental health agencies and private practice. I believe that treatment is a collaborative approach. I look forward to taking the journey of healing with you. 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 hangups and habits holding you back.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Authentic
Empowering
Direct

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
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As a Latino male LCSW therapist, I bring a rich background of experience and education to my practice. Having studied at Columbia University, I have honed my skills to provide comprehensive support to individuals from diverse backgrounds. My professional journey has led me to work extensively with children and families within the child welfare system, justice-involved individuals, and those grappling with substance abuse, codependency, intimacy issues, LGBTQIA+ identities, and life transitions. Utilizing a range of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness techniques, and trauma-focused approaches, I tailor my therapeutic interventions to meet the unique needs of each individual. My practice is deeply rooted in a commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and I strive to create a safe and affirming space for all clients. With a strong emphasis on social justice and advocacy, I am dedicated to addressing systemic barriers and promoting positive change within both the therapeutic setting and the broader community. My goal is to empower clients to navigate life’s challenges with resilience, self-awareness, and compassion, fostering growth and transformation along the way.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Empowering
Warm

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Crisis Intervention
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Hello! I have served as a mental health therapist over the past 16 years. I earned my Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) from Tulane University. I have been a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California for 11 years. I have worked with adolescents, men, and women struggling to cope with anxiety, depression, anger, gender-related issues, LGBTQIA-concerns, legal concerns, grief, and substance abuse concerns.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Empowering

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
+10
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Art Therapist. I received my Masters from Loyola Marymount University and have been practicing for 6 years. I have experience working with clients of all ages, but I am truly passionate about helping transitioned age youth (17-25), adults, and the elderly. I hope to be part of your therapeutic journey by using a variety of evidence-based approaches to support your treatment, empower you to find solutions, and help you develop individualized coping skills.
VirtualAvailable

New to Grow

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
+8
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and you do not have to navigate it alone. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My goal is to provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. In our work together, we will explore what has been weighing on you, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools to help you feel more grounded and confident. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your needs, helping you move toward healing, clarity, and meaningful change at a pace that feels safe for you.
Available

Often rebooked

Authentic
Empowering
Intelligent

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
+7
I am a Vietnamese- and English-speaking psychotherapist with more than 20 years of clinical experience supporting individuals across diverse backgrounds and life circumstances. I am deeply committed to fostering healing at the individual, family, and community levels, recognizing the interconnected nature of emotional well-being. My goal as a therapist is to provide a compassionate and supportive space for individuals navigating life's challenges, whether they are managing stress, striving for greater work-life balance, or processing personal, intergenerational, or cultural trauma. I work collaboratively with clients to strengthen their resilience, reconnect with their inner strengths, and cultivate meaningful emotional healing and personal growth. At the heart of my practice is the belief that every person deserves to feel heard, respected, validated, and genuinely understood. I strive to create a safe, culturally responsive, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment where clients feel empowered to explore their experiences and move toward lasting change.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Solution oriented
Empowering

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Child or Adolescent
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Hi, I’m Andrea, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist originally from Costa Rica. I specialize in working with young children and their caregivers, helping families navigate emotional, behavioral, and relationship challenges with greater confidence, connection, and understanding. Many of the families I work with are feeling overwhelmed by frequent meltdowns, anxiety, behavioral concerns, school difficulties, or the lasting effects of stressful and traumatic experiences. My approach is rooted in the belief that children thrive when they feel safe, understood, and connected to the important adults in their lives. Rather than focusing only on a child’s symptoms or behaviors, I work collaboratively with parents and caregivers to strengthen relationships, build emotional regulation skills, and create lasting change within the family system. With specialized training in trauma, attachment, play therapy, and PC-CARE, I provide an integrative and family-centered approach that supports both children and their caregivers. I am known for being warm, engaged, and deeply invested in the families I work with. I strive to create a supportive space where parents feel empowered and children feel seen, valued, and understood. As a bilingual therapist and someone who understands the experience of navigating different cultures, I bring cultural sensitivity and curiosity into my work. My goal is to help families move beyond survival mode and build stronger, healthier, and more connected relationships.
Available

New to Grow

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
+10
I began practicing as a therapist and psychologist in 2012 after graduating from the Higher School of Psychology in Moscow, Russia. Since then, I have had the privilege of working with diverse clients across different clinical settings and cultural environments. After relocating to the United States, I chose to continue my professional path as a Marriage and Family Therapist, bringing with me approximately 12 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through emotional, relational, and life-transition challenges. Before entering the mental health field, I spent more than 30 years working as a legal professional in consulting, corporate law, and finance. While these professions may seem quite different, both have deepened my understanding of people, relationships, decision-making, conflict, resilience, and the many ways life circumstances can shape our experiences. Working across different professional, family, organizational, and cultural systems has given me a broad perspective on the challenges people face and the strengths they draw upon to adapt, grow, and find meaning in their lives. Altogether, my professional experience spans nearly four decades across different countries, cultures, populations, and work environments. This diverse background enriches my work as a therapist and allows me to bring a thoughtful, practical, and culturally sensitive perspective to the therapeutic process. I understand that every person's story is unique, and I strive to create a space where clients feel respected, understood, and supported as they navigate life's challenges and opportunities for growth. Perhaps most importantly, I genuinely value the work I do. Being a mental health professional is more than a career for me—it is a source of purpose, meaning, and connection. I feel grateful for the opportunity to accompany people on their journey toward greater self-understanding, healing, and fulfillment, and I consider it a privilege to be entrusted with that process.
Available
Warm
Authentic
Open-Minded

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Depression
Self Esteem
+4
Are you in a relationship that is not how you’d like it to be? Or are you not currently in a relationship, but you want to be? You may have a history of unsatisfactory or dysfunctional relationships and are ready to break the pattern. You are suffering. Perhaps you find yourself experiencing feelings such as Frustration, Disappointment, Depression, Despair, Anxiety, Self-doubt, Low self-worth, a Lack of inner peace. Whether you are currently in a relationship or not, my role is to help you to uncover potential reasons for struggles and breakdowns in relationships. I specialize in understanding the dynamics involved in unhealthy relationships and the components required for healthy relationships. We can explore these together, in relation to your specific circumstances and history. I work with individuals and we can address issues such as Communication, Arguments, Abuse, Trust, Respect, Needs, Wishes, Thoughts and Feelings. Originally trained as a Psychotherapist in London, England, I have now been living and working in the USA for over a decade. My principal goals in our therapy sessions are: To listen to you and really hear you; to explore your past and present together; to provide you with genuinely empathic emotional support; and to facilitate the arrival of insight in relation to life 'in your shoes' so that you gain ideas for how to move forward and achieve your personal goals.
VirtualAvailable

New to Grow

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
LGBTQ
Military/Veterans
+10
I created Mental Scandles after my own mental health journey brought light, calmness, and comfort into my world. Everyone has a mental health journey and I am here to assist in acknowledging the shifts with ease and patience. Through humor, patience, empathy, and respect I will assist you ensuring you hold yourself up even when you feel the mental scandal is too much.
Available
Authentic
Empowering
Intelligent

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Family Conflict
+8
Hello, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I received my masters from Hope International University in Fullerton, CA and have been working with clients for 6 years. I help adults who are trying to navigate and find themselves in the world. Having a family systems background, I love learning about you and your background as well as identifying generational patterns.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Solution oriented

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
+7
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina. I am licensed in both NC and CA. I received my Masters from the University of Southern California. I have been practicing for 9 years with 16 years experience in the mental health field. I help young adults, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, self-esteem challenges, and simply the ups and downs of life.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
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Hello, I’m Vitus Onusuru, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California practicing since 2018. I serve individuals, couples, and families who are navigating relationship challenges, communication barriers, parenting stress, and transitions that affect overall well-being. With unconditional regard for every client and a deep sense of compassion, I help you feel seen, heard, and understood, so you can move toward healthier dynamics, stronger connections, and lasting change. What sets my work apart: culturally sensitive care that respects where you’re coming from, collaborative goal-setting, and evidence-based strategies drawn from systems, attachment, and mindfulness-informed approaches. I’ll walk beside you with warmth, respect, and practical tools you can apply in daily life—whether you’re repairing a relationship, improving parenting, or seeking personal growth. Beyond therapy, I value curiosity, travel, adventure, fashion, and family, which informs a humane, client-centered approach that honors your unique background and life story. If you’re ready to embark on a journey toward more fulfilling relationships and a more resilient you, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
VirtualAvailable

New to Grow

Authentic
Humorous
Intelligent

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
+8
My name is Kim. I have been an LMFT clinician for 20+ years, worked at non-profits (3 years, including facilitating court ordered domestic violence & anger management classes), county behavioral health (9 & 1/2 years), taught psychology at Heald College (1 & 1/2 years) and have been in private practice (10 + years). I am a father of 5 (40's to one still in high school), lost 2 of them to Cystic Fibrosis (my 2nd and 3rd children-ages 28 and 35 years), a professional musician, artist, photographer, gardener, woodworker, etc. Lots of hobbies. Married twice and the 2nd is still intact almost 3 decades later. I have a wide range of treatments I've trained in and used, seen folks from 3 years to folks in their 70's, every race and lots of cultures, straight/bi/gay/trans, all socioeconomic levels, individuals, couples, families, & groups, and have covered a wide range of diagnosis and treatments from mild to severe. Today I don't really do the little children anymore but I have done a lot of that work in the past. Now its early adolescents and up. Lots of parenting. I don't hide who I am and I am real. I am in the helping profession and I take that very seriously. I am human myself, have done therapy myself, and I believe in the process. If I can help you, I will do my best to accomplish doing that. If I can't, I will tell you that as well.
Available
Solution oriented
Warm

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
+10
Hi, I’m Dr. Cathy Evangelatos, I look forward to supporting you on your journey toward healing and growth. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in California with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology. I also hold a Master’s degree in Theology, enabling me to offer specialized Christian-integrated therapy for clients who desire to integrate their faith into their personal growth and healing. I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, which provides significantly more rigorous training and expertise than a standard two-year Master’s-level therapist. Psychologists typically complete 5–7+ years of doctoral-level education beyond a bachelor’s degree, with extensive training in evidence-based psychological interventions, assessment, diagnosis, and advanced treatment approaches. In contrast, most Master’s-level therapists (such as MFTs or LCSWs) complete a two-year graduate program focused primarily on relational and family systems work. This advanced doctoral training allows me to deliver deeper, more nuanced, and highly effective care — empowering you to achieve meaningful, lasting change with greater insight, precision, and support than a standard Master’s-level therapist can typically provide.
Offers in-person in Irvine, CA - Accepting clients in CAAvailable
Intelligent
Warm
Authentic

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Grief
You might be reading this because you or someone else is suffering. Possibly the life you worked for is in jeopardy because of a relationship. Maybe you are missing out by staying on the sidelines. Sometimes no matter how hard you try, you keep finding yourself in the same place again and again…STUCK. You can break the unhealthy patterns. Unfortunately, you might have to experience pain and emptiness to get better. I hope that you find the support and help you need. To change, the hardest part is starting. Reading this could be your start. You need success to build the confidence to believe you can overcome whatever has been stopping you. Part of my approach is to help you understand and make peace with your past, which provides the foundation to improve your life. While clarifying your dream and vision for your future. As a practitioner my focus is transformation. With work and practice you can move into mental and emotional wholeness. You can live the life of your dreams! Through purposeful action, you can create the life you want. I desire to serve you as a support, coach, and guide in partnering with you into living the life you deserve.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Intelligent

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
+8
Hi there, I'm Maria Teresa! I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Marriage and Family Therapist with 15 years of experience in treating individuals including adults and childre. I help my clients identify the roots of their struggles in life and find strategies to make the changes they need. If you feel down, fearful, feeling like all is falling apart; this may be the moment to meet and talk together about it. I am here; ready to listen and mindfully work with you to understand your needs.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Holistic

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
+10
Hello! I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in California. I received my Master's Degree from California State University, Fullerton and I have been practicing for over 10 years. I have experience working in community mental health, schools, private practice and in the hospital setting. I love working with different communities and I have experience serving different ages and demographics. I know the courage it takes to seek help and I want you to know that you are in the right place and you do not need to go through it alone. I've had the privilege to support individuals who have faced challenges with depression, anxiety, loss, transitions in life and among other challenges guiding them on their journey of healing and living a more fullfilling life. I am a huge believer that therapy can help heal and empower.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Empowering

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
+13
Hello! My name is Brooke and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California. I am a strengths-based, client centered, and solutions focused therapist. I strive to create an environment that you feel supported, safe, and free of judgment. I work with individuals and couples of all ages who are experiencing anxiety, depression, peer/interpersonal relationship conflicts, bullying, life transitions, low self-esteem, burnout, insomnia, anger, panic attacks, and stress management. My approach is to integrate evidence-based practice and theory while honoring your individual needs and meeting you where you are at. My goal is to provide you with the tools to enhance your quality of life and feel more confident with navigating life's presenting challenges. My promise as a therapist is to be with you every step of the way. I look forward to meeting you!
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Empowering
Authentic
Warm

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Sexual Abuse
Women's Issues
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Are you always the go to person? Do people constantly comment on how you always know how to handle things? Or maybe that they don't know how you do it all! Maybe sometimes you don't even know how you do it, but you keep going. You keep showing up and doing it all. But when you need support, it feels like theres no one you can really lean on. It can be hard to know where to start to begin really take care of yourself, but it's possible to change things and create a life you truly love. I can help you find the answers you're looking for inside yourself and build a life you feel connected to and truly worthy of. If you're ready to stop putting everyone else first and learn how to show up for yourself and live a life where you are energized, I can help!
VirtualOffers in-person in San Clemente, CA - Accepting clients in CAAvailable

New to Grow

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
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Being able to help others has always been at the heart of who I am. It’s what first led me to serve in the Armed Forces, and it continues to guide my passion for this work today. Supporting people through life’s challenges isn’t just my profession it’s my purpose. No matter what you’re facing, going through, or feeling, you don’t have to face it alone. Life can bring unexpected struggles, overwhelming emotions, and life-changing events but there is always space for healing, growth, and hope. I strive to create a space where you feel seen, heard, and truly understood. My approach is warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental. As your therapist, I will walk alongside you offering guidance, support, and practical tools so that together, we can build the skills and confidence you need to grow into the best version of yourself.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Intelligent
Empowering

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Coping Skills
Grief
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Hello! My name is Dr. David Hobby and I'm a board-certified Marriage and Family Therapist. I attended CIIS and graduated from Sierra University with an emphasis on bodily-oriented psychotherapy. . I specialize in trauma, relationship issues, emotional processing and emotional regulation. I'm happy to help you today with any of your healthcare concerns. I am currently not taking new couples clients but will work with a partner individually.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Authentic
Solution oriented
Empowering

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
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Seeking therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, grief, stress, and major life transitions. My approach is warm, supportive, and collaborative, while also helping clients develop practical tools for lasting change. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to move toward the life you want. Whether you’re struggling with a difficult season or seeking personal growth, I am committed to meeting you where you are and helping you build on your strengths.
Offers in-person in Sacramento, CA - Accepting clients in CAAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Empowering

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Grief
Do you currently feel you are at full capacity with life and need assistance with managing current struggles in relationships, past trauma, or grief? I assist adults who have experienced trauma and/or grief that is currently affecting their work, school, family, relationships, burn out that can lead to manifesting in addiction, further anxiety, depression and stress. Together, we can identify what's not working and improve health and well being. I also integrate mindfulness/meditation, EMDR to help you regulate emotions and lower stress to work within your window of tolerance. Whether you're dealing with stress, trauma, relationship challenges, addiction, anxiety, depression I'm here to support you unconditionally and assist with guiding and providing unbiased support. Seeking therapy can feel intimidating, uncomfortable and not an easy choice, I am aware of that and will do everything on my end to make the process as comfortable as possible. A safe space is needed in the healing journey and therapy is the ideal place to make that progress. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with unconditional positive support, a person center approach and evidence based practices tools to make positive change. Take the first step towards self care and schedule an appointment today!
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Empowering

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Addiction
Anxiety
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Hello! I'm Amber, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been in the field of psychotherapy for 20 years and have the honor of working with many indivudals experiencing many different situations. My theories of choice are Psychodynamic and CBT, however, I use a whatever-it-takes approach with clients to help them think, feel and do their best. Depression, anxiety and substance abuse/misuse are the areas I have concentrated on for the past 10 years. My skills include empathy, compassion and I also find, a good dose of humor goes a long way toward healing. Together we will find a way to help that will work best for you.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Authentic
Empowering
Intelligent

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
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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.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Intelligent
Authentic
Empowering

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
ADHD
Military/Veterans
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As a trauma-informed therapist, I specialize in helping individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected begin to make sense of their pain and rediscover their inner strength. I work with veterans and survivors of trauma, as well as individuals navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, and relational challenges. My role is part guide, part witness — offering insight, tools, and compassionate support as you move from survival into self-trust, clarity, and meaningful connection.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Empowering

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
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Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in California. I received my Masters degree in Mental Health from Christian Theological Seminary in Butler University at Indiana. My Masters program is a Four year special degree program which is integrated with Psychology, Philosophy and Theology, that provides holistic approach to Psychotherapy. I work with adults who struggle with Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Grief, Anger, Trauma events such as military combat, physical and sexual abuse, neglect and Racism.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Empowering

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Grief
Sexual Abuse
You deserve to feel well and live your most authentic life. I provide tools to help you embrace a deeper understanding of yourself, strengthen your coping mechanisms, improve your mood, and thrive with increased daily functioning, self-efficacy, self-esteem, self-awareness, and authentic self-expression. When life feels overwhelming, our minds can convince us that we are alone in our daily challenges and during our most difficult times. We get used to handling it on our own. I believe there is a better way. Working with a psychotherapist who can deeply connect with where you are on your healing journey can be transformative. Transformation might look like addressing symptoms, resolving a problem, or seeking something more. By guiding you to deeper insights and clearer understandings, together, we are better able to confront the barriers that may be holding you back from the life you want to live.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Empowering

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
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Hello there! My name is Justin Altman, and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is simple; I'm here to provide non-judgmental and positive support to my clients while occasionally applying a little gentle pressure to encourage them to grow and ultimately thrive. While my primary area of focus is working with individuals in the LGBTQ+, Polyamory/Open relationship, and Kink/BDSM communities, throughout my career I have worked with individuals from all walks of life to help them overcome the barriers keeping them from achieving their goals. At this time, I am accepting only clients for individual therapy - not couples/families.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Solution oriented
Warm
Open-minded

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Depression
School Issues
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Feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, anxious, or stuck? You don’t have to carry it alone anymore. I help individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship stress, school-based issue's, and life transitions in a supportive, judgment-free space where healing and real growth can happen. My approach is warm, honest, and down-to-earth — therapy with someone who truly listens and helps you move forward.
VirtualAvailable

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