Therapists in California

Solution oriented
Authentic
Empowering

Specialties

Anxiety
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
+10
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.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Direct

Specialties

Family Conflict
Peer Relationships
Trauma and PTSD
+4
Hi there, I am Joanna Have you ever gone to therapy and found it hard to open up because the sessions appear rigid and impersonal, and maybe you felt judged? In my practice is my goal to lead sessions in a non-judgmental way, with the belief that clients are the experts in their own lives. I like to describe my relationship with clients as a relationship among equals. My role in the session is to help you process some of the challenges you are experiencing and offer skills that can help create the change you want to see in your life. My theoretical orientation is dialectical behavioral therapy and I try to hold the balance between acceptance and change, this means accepting that although things might be difficult at this moment we can learn new behaviors so life can be improved. My goal is to help clients increase their overall satisfaction in life and relationships. I am also trained in trauma work to help clients process traumatic experiences.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Humorous

Specialties

Addiction
Anxiety
Depression
+10
Hi, I’m Jacob Mooradian. I earned my bachelor’s degree from CSU Fullerton and my master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University, where I focused on mental health and supporting people through life’s challenges. I take a down-to-earth, non-directive approach rooted in CBT, helping you understand the patterns in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so you can eventually become your own therapist. I love bringing in media like movies, TV shows, sports, and current trends to make our conversations relatable, engaging, and grounded in real life. My goal is to validate your experiences, help you gain clarity, and build practical tools you can use every day. I want therapy to feel like a space where you can show up exactly as you are and move at a pace that feels right for you. Together, we’ll create a warm, supportive environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow with confidence and independence.
VirtualAvailable
Empowering
Warm
Authentic

Specialties

Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
+9
I am a licensed therapist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, balance, and self-compassion. I take a collaborative, strengths-based approach, blending evidence-based methods with a compassionate, client-centered style. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients can gain insight, build practical coping skills, and foster lasting emotional well-being. I’m a warm, trauma-informed therapist who helps clients navigate anxiety, stress, trauma, and relationship challenges. I blend practical tools with deeper exploration of patterns shaped by past experiences. My goal is to offer a safe, supportive space for growth and healing.
VirtualAvailable
Holistic
Open-minded

Specialties

Anxiety
Coping Skills
Self Esteem
Hi, I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I work with teens and young adults who feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck in patterns that keep repeating—especially within family and relationship dynamics. I help clients understand what’s driving their reactions and build practical ways to manage emotions, communicate more effectively, and feel more in control in their daily lives and relationships.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Direct
Humorous

Specialties

Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Peer Relationships
+9
Finding a place where you can be completely honest about how you’re doing shouldn't be so difficult. I’m Elizabeth, and I help people navigate the deeper, more complex parts of their lives that often feel hard to put into words. I believe that the challenges you’re facing today are usually connected to a larger story. Whether you are dealing with the long-term effects of trauma, the weight of life changes, or a persistent feeling that something is 'off,' I’m here to help you make sense of it. My goal is to move beyond just managing symptoms so we can understand and address the root causes of your distress.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Solution oriented
Authentic

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Grief
+10
Hello, I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) with over 14 years of experience supporting adults through life’s challenges. I earned my Master’s degree from the University of Central Florida and my Doctorate degree from Arizona State University. I am currently licensed to practice in Florida, Maine, Virginia, Arizona, California, Kansas, Vermont, Maryland, and Colorado. Although I reside in Florida, I provide telehealth services to clients across these states. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and strengths-based. I believe each person has the capacity for growth and healing, and I work alongside clients to help them recognize their resilience and build meaningful change. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, or relationship challenges, I provide a supportive space to help you find balance, clarity, and emotional well-being.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Solution oriented
Empowering

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+10
Hi, I am a LMFT based in California! I have my Master's degree from National University and have been in the behavioral health field for 17 years. I have found a passion in helping those in crisis, struggling with self-esteem, relational challenges, athletic performance and mood/eating disorders. I want to be able to make change and guide those to focus on thought patterns, feelings and emotions to challenging situations and improve their daily living.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Authentic
Warm
Intelligent

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+10
I have been a licensed clinician for over 7 years in CA. I have worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, detoxes, inpatient/residential, outpatient, and middle schools. I am certified in DBT and trained in EMDR. I help clients identify their underlying issues then identify healthy copings to implement to decrease symptoms. Clients tend to come to therapy when in need of immediate solution. Therapy for me is a collaborative experience in which the client and I work together to help contain any crisis, while identifying long term goals.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Solution oriented
Empowering

Specialties

Anxiety
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
+8
I am a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a wealth of experience spanning over ten years. Throughout my career, I have been unwavering in my commitment to fostering mental and emotional well-being in individuals facing diverse challenges. I have worked with a variety of partners, such as hospitals, private practices, community mental health agencies, law enforcement, substance abuse clinics, and child welfare. I have continued to grow my skills in crisis intervention, counseling, and advocacy. I am adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care and support to clients.
VirtualAvailable
Open-minded
Authentic
Warm

Specialties

LGBTQ
Peer Relationships
Trauma and PTSD
+9
My name is Isai (E-sai-EE), and I’m a Therapist based out of Southern California. I have experience working with all ages and backgrounds. My training as a social worker focuses on individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy. My professional interests and specialities include working with teens, young adults, older adults, family therapy, and those who struggle with anxiety, depression, marital/relationship issues, men’s issues, autism, anger management, and those with difficulty understanding/controlling big emotions. As a male therapist, I try to make my sessions feel like a conversation with a friend and offer a calm space to talk about difficult issues, a new perspective to help better understand situations, and can help you identify and understand how you might be feeling.
VirtualAvailable
Solution oriented
Authentic
Warm

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
+8
Hello and Welcome to the first step toward emotional healing. Healing Through Connection is my personal philosophy and lifelong vision to reach people who feel lost, hopeless, lonely, disconnected, uncertain, and grief ridden. I use a unique blend of professional and personal experiences that drive connection. I believe that we all find ourselves in seasons of life where we need to be reconnected with our worth, understand our experiences, and overcome our battles.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Intelligent

Specialties

Addiction
Domestic Violence
Military/Veterans
+9
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience, I provide compassionate, expert care for individuals, couples, and families navigating a wide range of mental health challenges. My practice encompasses all core mental health issues, with specialized expertise in supporting the military population, addressing addiction, healing with domestic violence, and working with survivors of child abuse. With a deep commitment to fostering resilience and empowerment, I tailor evidenced-based approaches to meet your unique needs, helping you build stronger relationships and a healthier future.
VirtualAvailable
Solution oriented
Authentic
Warm

Specialties

Addiction
Couples Counseling
Sex Addiction
+8
Hi, I'm Jennifer. For the past 24 years of my life, I've helped individuals, couples, and families worth through challenges with addiction, relationships, and personal growth. I believe my clients are the experts of their own lives, and that every person is unique, with individual needs and strengths. For that reasons I use several different modalities (including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, etc) with the goal of providing guidance, tools, and support. I seek to always offer a safe, nonjudgemental space where you can heal, grow, and create the life you want. I graduated with a bachelors degree in sociology and political science, with emphasis in criminal justice and psychology. I received my master's degree from the University of Utah, and did all of my postgraduate license requirements in California. I am currently licensed to treat clients in both Utah and California. I am a mother and a grandmother to the cutest 18 month old girl. I am down to earth and told that I'm very approachable and friendly. I value my career and ability to hold space for others and truly want to serve others to help them feel just a bit better than they did prior to seeing me.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Empowering
Humorous

Specialties

Anxiety
LGBTQ
Mood Disorders
+4
I am a licensed clinical social worker who has been practicing for 8 years and enjoys the power of healing through seeking deeper understanding of self discovery. I enjoy many activities including the outdoors and physical fitness. I value family and focus on creating a closeness in interpersonal relationships. I am passionate about giving to others and helping those who seek to gain an understanding of self improvement.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Warm
Empowering
Open-minded

Specialties

Anxiety
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Trauma and PTSD
+10
I am a bilingual and bicultural Vietnamese American Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am an immigrant who have lived, studied and worked in the US since 2003. I have practiced mental health counseling since 2010. I am married and have a grown daughter who has "flown away to be free." Outside of work, I love going fishing whenever I can and taking long walks daily.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Intelligent
Authentic

Specialties

Anger Management
Grief
Personality Disorders
+4
Finding the right therapist is often the most difficult step in the healing journey. It requires finding a balance between someone who deeply understands the science of the mind and someone who genuinely cares about the person sitting across from them. With 13 years of clinical practice, I have dedicated my career to being that balance for my clients. My approach is rooted in the belief that while our pasts shape us, they do not have to define our future. I specialize in two of the most effective, evidence-based frameworks available today: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Through CBT, we work together to identify and reshape the thought patterns that keep you feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed. We look at the "why" behind your actions and replace old, automatic responses with intentional, healthy choices. Through DBT, I help you build a concrete toolkit for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Whether you are navigating intense emotional "storms" or simply looking to improve the quality of your relationships, these skills provide a roadmap for stability. Over a decade of practice has taught me that there is no "one-size-fits-all" solution. I view our work as a collaborative partnership; you are the expert on your life, and I am here to provide the clinical expertise and objective perspective to help you navigate it. My goal is to move beyond just "venting" and toward tangible, lasting change. I provide a non-judgmental, warm, and structured environment where you can feel safe to explore your vulnerabilities while being challenged to grow. Together, we won't just talk about the life you want—we will build the skills necessary to live it.
VirtualAvailable

New to Grow

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+10
Dr. Taji Huang, PhD, is a licensed psychologist who provides compassionate, evidence‑based therapy for adults seeking meaningful and lasting change. She works with individuals navigating trauma, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, mood concerns, and life transitions, and tailors treatment to each client’s unique needs and goals. Dr. Huang integrates approaches such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, and trauma‑focused therapies to help clients increase insight, build effective coping skills, and move toward greater balance and fulfillment. She is known for creating a supportive, grounded therapeutic space that also encourages growth, accountability, and transformation. Dr. Huang believes therapy is a collaborative process, one that empowers clients to heal, reconnect with themselves, and live more intentional lives.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Solution oriented

Specialties

Anxiety
LGBTQ
Men's Issues
+7
My name is Aaron Jimenez, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles, California, with over 13 years of experience serving the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. Much of my career has been rooted in community-based care. I spent eight years at the Los Angeles LGBT Center — the largest LGBTQ+ health organization in the world — where I deepened my commitment to affirming, culturally responsive therapy. I have also had the privilege of teaching at my graduate alma mater, Pepperdine University, and consulting on a range of mental health-related projects that continue to shape my approach to this work. My practice is grounded primarily in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a framework I have found to be one of the most practical and effective tools available. By integrating CBT's evidence-based problem-solving skills with mindfulness and distress tolerance, DBT helps clients develop a clearer understanding of themselves — and the concrete skills to turn that insight into meaningful, lasting change. As a gay man and person of color, I understand firsthand the importance of feeling truly safe and seen in a therapeutic space. That sense of safety is the foundation of everything I do. From there, I take a collaborative approach — working alongside each client to build toward a life worth living, as defined by them.
VirtualAvailable
Empowering
Warm
Authentic

Specialties

Crisis Intervention
Domestic Violence
Trauma and PTSD
Hello and Welcome! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California. I have received my Masters and Doctorate from California School of Professional Psychology. I help adults and children struggling with mental health concerns and addictions to improve various aspects of their life, such as interpersonal relationships, and employment. I offer a safe, non-judgemental environment where a person can be themself.
VirtualAvailable
Direct
Authentic
Intelligent

Specialties

Family Conflict
Life Transitions
Postpartum
+6
I wholeheartedly believe it’s my role as a therapist to assist you in realizing, accessing and cultivating the internal and external resources that you already possess. Stress, conflict, and pain are those given aspects of life. I'll support you in healing, reconnecting and making empowering choices to achieve peace and feel more joy on a daily basis. Together, we will create a safe space for vulnerability and strength; both are needed for change. Our sessions will allow you to move through stuck points in your mind, relationships and environment. My approach is empathic, direct, emotionally supportive and solutions focused.
VirtualAvailable
Empowering
Solution oriented
Warm

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Family Conflict
+9
My name is Lauren Alonzo, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I graduated from California Lutheran University in 2018 and have seven years of experience helping clients identify the barriers that are preventing them from living life as their true, authentic self. I aim to normalize mental health struggles and remove the stigma that so often prevents individuals from seeking help.
VirtualAvailable
Intelligent
Warm
Authentic

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Mood Disorders
+9
Hello, I am Preet Brar, LCSW, DPA. I am your gateway to transformative healing and mental well-being. As the founder of my virtual online services, I bring you a unique blend of compassion, expertise, and innovation to the realm of mental wellness. With a passion for supporting individuals on their journey toward self-discovery and personal growth, I offer a safe and empowering space for you to embark on a transformative dialogue. Immerse yourself in Preet's virtual sanctuary, where her profound understanding of the human psyche and unwavering commitment to your emotional well-being converge. With a deep respect for the intricacies of the human experience, I craft personalized therapeutic approaches that honor your individuality and empower you to overcome life's challenges. Whether you seek solace from anxiety/depression, guidance through relationship dilemmas, or a path to self-empowerment, Preet's warm and empathetic presence will guide you toward lasting transformation. Step into a world of self-discovery and healing, where Preet Brar's intuitive wisdom and unwavering support await. Begin your journey today and unlock the extraordinary potential that lies within you.
VirtualAvailable
Direct
Solution oriented
Authentic

Specialties

Career Counseling
Men's Issues
Self Esteem
+16
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
Direct
Authentic
Solution oriented

Specialties

Couples Counseling
LGBTQ
Military/Veterans
+10
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience as a psychotherapist, complemented by my background as a veteran of the United States Armed Forces. My clinical training includes a Master’s in Social Work with a focus on Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality, which informs my understanding of how diverse life experiences shape individuals’ perspectives and interactions with their environments. This foundation allows me to approach therapy with cultural humility and a deep appreciation for the complexities of identity and systemic influences. In my practice, I utilize a person-centered, solution-focused approach that prioritizes client autonomy and self-determination. I collaborate closely with clients to identify their unique challenges and barriers, empowering them to develop realistic and meaningful short-term and long-term goals. Together, we explore and optimize the therapeutic tools that clients have already been using, while considering the introduction of additional strategies when appropriate. My goal is to support clients in creating actionable plans that align with their values and aspirations, fostering resilience and sustainable growth in both their present lives and future endeavors.
VirtualAvailable

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