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Claudia Medina
$145/session
LMFT
7 years of experience
Virtual
Santa Ana, CA - Accepting clients in CA
I have been providing therapy to children, teens, adults, couples, and support groups for seven years. My approach is based on client-centered, solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral therapies that focus on self-acceptance and self-discovery by helping you build insight and access your strengths where you can feel empowered and understood. As your therapist, I intend to provide an open, safe, and collaborative space for healing. I am here to provide you with the support you need and create a space where you feel seen, heard, and valued. Seeking help is an act of courage and self-care.
Jeannie Prager
(she/her)
$200/session
LCSW
22 years of experience
Virtual
Redondo Beach, CA - Accepting clients in CA
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to helping individuals who are struggling with current life challenges. My expertise is treating Trauma using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR. I started my career working at a PTSD Clinic which became my passion. Over the years I have worked with many populations treating different mental health diagnosis in medical hospitals as a Medical Social Worker and mental health field including In-patient psychiatric Hospitals and Outpatient clinics. I have 22 years of experience treating a wide range of Mental Health Diagnosis including PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and Grief.
KerryAnn Magner-Varela
$150/session
LPCC
6 years of experience
Virtual
Camarillo, CA - Accepting clients in CA
I have been working in the area of mental wellness for over 25 years developing programs, creating partnerships, and working directly with clients.
I have a passion for supporting clients to feel better and reach their goals. I work with clients to understand the states of their own nervous systems and work with skills to find more peace and balance in their bodies. I believe that a body, spirit, mind approach is the direction of healing and becoming our best. Our body holds so much wisdom for healing and wellbeing. Our spirits help us connect with the best parts of ourselves that can help us move from dark places to letting the light shine from within. We can learn to change the messages in our minds that are more reflective of who we are as a whole being.
Christiana Bueno
(she/her)
$250/session
LMFT
7 years of experience
Virtual
Los Angeles, CA - Accepting clients in CA
Hello, My name Chris, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. If you are in search of a warm and genuine environment to explore the issues preventing you from living the life you want, you have come to the right place. My main priority is that you feel heard and safe, without any fear of judgment.
I know from my years of experience how difficult it can be to take these first steps toward wholeness and healing. We all need a little support sometimes, that is what led you here.
I work in a collaborative manner and will never assume to be the expert in your life. Together, we will create a plan to get you living the life you are meant to live.
I look forward to speaking with you soon!
Johnny Zhong
(he/they)
$180/session
LMFT
8 years of experience
Virtual
Accepting clients in CA
He/They is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (specializing in couple therapy) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, as well as an EMDR therapist specializing in trauma, with a client-centered approach. Additionally, they focus on social anxiety, general anxiety, body image issues, life transitions, and stress, working with both children and adults. Johnny is also in training for music therapy.
Yalina Palomino
(she/her)
$130/session
LCSW
1 year of experience
Virtual
Upland, CA - Accepting clients in CA
Hello! I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 11 years of practice in helping individuals navigate life's challenges. A proud graduate of the University of Southern California (USC), specializes in trauma-informed care, offering a compassionate and empathetic approach to healing. Through evidence-based therapies such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), [Name] helps clients process and overcome deep-seated trauma, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors.
Lauren Cabaldon
$150/session
LMFT
11 years of experience
Virtual
San Diego, CA - Accepting clients in CA
Welcome, I commend you for taking this courageous step of seeking support! I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California (LMFT 102540) for over 10 years. My specialties include treating PTSD/trauma, mood disorders, attachment and relationship issues, addictive processes, Jungian/psychodynamic therapy, and psychedelic integration for individuals seeking out states of expanded consciousness. I am deeply passionate about helping clients access their Inner Healing Wisdom.
I believe that an individual’s encounter with their personal unconscious is essential for the healing process. Our unconscious is a sacred cave where we store our insecurities, fantasies, painful memories, deepest fears, and feelings of guilt and shame. It's also a place where we hid away aspects of our authentic selves that could not "fit" into our environment growing up. I believe that true healing happens when we feel safe enough to explore this hidden cave and integrate it’s contents into our authentic Self. My goal is co-create this foundation of safety and trust with you so we can explore the cave together with courage, compassion, and curiosity.
Chris Ruper
$150/session
LMFT
8 years of experience
Virtual
Newport Beach, CA - Accepting clients in CA
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I provide my clients with a therapeutic environment through the use of empathy and warmth. I assist clients with identifying thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; while assisting them with finding a healthy balance and living life according to their values. I use EMDR to assist clients in processing traumatic experiences and finding resolution to those experiences.
Dr. Karence Belton
(she/her)
$100/session
LMFT
9 years of experience
Virtual
Helendale, CA - Accepting clients in CA
Life can be full of uncertainty, disappointment, loss, and unanswered questions. At times it may seem no one can possibly understand or help us through a difficult or painful situation. We may even question how the past, present, and future can be simultaneously daunting. Yes, painful life experiences can seem never-ending, but I want you to know there is hope. The hurts of life do not have to leave a permanent scar on your mind, body, or soul. I have found therapy to be an effective tool in healing the deepest of wounds. You are not defined by the wound, but the healing.
For nearly a decade, I have served many facing marital, familial and parental distress, drug/alcohol addiction, challenging mental health diagnoses, trauma, and various cancer types. I take great pride in providing therapeutic services and advocating for students with school staff. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and possess a Nutrition for Mental Health certification.
Take heart and take joy for there is nothing you cannot overcome.
Ally Ransdell
(she/her)
$175/session
LCSW
7 years of experience
Virtual
Sacramento, CA - Accepting clients in CA
Hello! I'm Ally, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a background spanning nearly a decade. I received my Masters from the University of Southern California and currently work from Sacramento, CA. I primarily work with women, young adults, and professionals experiencing a range of symptoms and life stressors related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and life transitions.
Many of my clients are dealing with changes like finishing college, relationship beginnings or endings, new job opportunities, loss of a loved one or moving to a new place.
I also specialize in empowering high-achieving career women in their 20s, 30s and 40s as they navigate the unique challenges of balancing professional success with personal fulfillment. Whether you're grappling with perfectionism, overcoming imposter syndrome, or seeking resilience amidst stress and burnout, I provide personalized support to help you thrive in your personal and professional life.
Blending my diverse personal and professional experiences with my formal training and empathetic nature, I’ve created a warm, welcoming, and effective environment for clients to explore and enhance their mental health. Many have described therapy with me as feeling like reconnecting with an old friend over coffee.
Michelle Stevens
(she/her)
$175/session
LMFT
10 years of experience
Virtual
Accepting clients in CA
Hi there, I’m Michelle. I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California and Maine. I'm also a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider (PMH-C) and specialize in working with people who are pregnant, in the postpartum period who are experiencing depression or anxiety, or people who are dealing with infertility. I also work with individuals who are dealing with chronic pain from conditions such as endometriosis, PCOS, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. I’m passionate about helping clients feel empowered and becoming more comfortable with advocating for themselves and their needs.
Chynna Bell
(she/her)
$150/session
LMFT
6 years of experience
Virtual
Fairfield, CA - Accepting clients in CA
Hi there. Thanks for stopping by. I’m Chynna, a perinatal mental health clinician. I specialize in supporting parents and partners of all genders navigate towards a version of parenthood that feels good from before day one and beyond. My work with clients is informed by my undergraduate degree in Gender Studies with a concentration in Women’s Reproductive Health, as well as a graduate degree in Counseling Psychology. Your sessions would benefit from extensive post-graduate trainings in: Internal Family Systems, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Perinatal Mood Disorders (PSI), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Drawing upon these modalities I utilize an eclectic blend of primarily somatic, systemic, attachment-centered, and psychodynamic approaches to ground and grow what is already working so you can thrive.
To our work together I bring lived experience as a parent who sought assisted reproductive technologies to become pregnant. My winding path to becoming a parent and a clinician arose out of my own challenges during my pregnancies and postpartum periods. These experiences, coupled with a lack of culturally aware support that honored my unique identities as a Black woman from a deeply spiritual Caribbean culture, left me feeling lost and alone. While my path’s start may differ from yours, I have likely been close to where you are and so I offer you hope and an array of strategies to honors all parts of you that show up in our work together.
Cheryll Putt
(she/her)
$175/session
LMFT
27 years of experience
Virtual
San Diego, CA - Accepting clients in CA
I hear you. You've been going through the motions, avoiding pain, sometimes barely hanging on, and trying to live a "normal," happy life. But, your past keeps creeping up and interrupts your hopes and goals, negatively impacts your day to day life, and creates relationship struggles. A childhood trauma might be coming up or a more recent traumatic event, or maybe something you might not describe as traumatic is inserting itself into your well being. Either way, your life isn't going the way you want it to. I can help you heal from the past and move beyond the experiences that are wreaking havoc on you, so that you can have the life and future that you want and deserve.
Reaching out to a therapist can feel scary, embarrassing, even shameful, but you're tired of not living. You are ready to move forward, beyond the pain, sadness, fear, and difficulty that has been in your life so far. It's time to reach out.
Erica Sylvia Mitchell
(she/her/hers)
$160/session
LCSW
5 years of experience
Virtual
Vacaville, CA - Accepting clients in CA
Healing through self-discovery is a powerful means to uncovering your full potential. The relationship starts with yourself. The healing journey is defined by you creating a life you want to live as I work as an aid, the vessel to support you.
Are you struggling with complex trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, depression, or life transitions? Is your body storing pain? Are you questioning your purpose, career, and relationships? Are you searching for balance? Is work or family obligations stressing you? Are you feeling disorganized, or are criticizing thoughts getting in your way? Have you held onto a dysfunctional narrative of who you are?
Welcome. I am glad you are here. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California, Florida, Texas, & Utah. I offer video teletherapy. A little about me. I am a free-spirited traveler, wife, mother. I know what it is like to feel stuck, yearning for that something. Connection is critical in our search for support.
Kala Carrick
(she/her)
$200/session
LMFT
10 years of experience
Virtual
In-person
1703 Termino Av...
Long Beach, CA - Accepting clients in CA
Hello! I am Kala, an LMFT located in the Southern California. I am trained and certified in Eye Movement and Desensitization Response (EMDR) Therapy and Havening Touch. Generally, I specialize in working with individuals healing from difficult life experiences that have changed the way they feel about themselves or the world. I also enjoy working with individuals going through life transitions, such as college, or looking to work on increasing more positive feelings in their day to day.
Jackie Balarezo
(she/her)
$150/session
LCSW
15 years of experience
Virtual
Whittier, CA - Accepting clients in CA
Hello! I am Jackeline Balarezo- Ruvalcaba. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am passionate about helping individuals from all walks of life. I have 14 years of experience working within the school district, foster system and young and older adults in mental health. I am very passionate in guiding individual to reach their full potentials and empowering them to meeting their goals.
Daniel Lyons
(he/him)
$180/session
LMFT
8 years of experience
Virtual
Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA - Accepting clients in CA
Hi there, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I specialize in working with adults of all ages on a range of issues from grief, life transitions, family conflict, spirituality, trauma, and LGBTQIA+ issues. I am excited to be offering EMDR for trauma, as well as a strengths-based approach and culturally relevant psychotherapy that looks at you as a whole person, not just a series of symptoms.
Hola! Soy un terapeuta licenciado en terapia de casamiento y de familia. Trabajo con adultos de todas edades en un rango de temas como el duelo, transiciones en la vida, conflicto de familia, la espiritualidad, y temas de la comunidad LGBTQIA+. Soy bilingue y ofrezco terapia en los dos idiomas y reconozco elementos de la cultura latina como parte de la terapia.
Brian Mitchell
(he/him)
$150/session
LCSW
8 years of experience
Virtual
Fontana, CA - Accepting clients in CA
Hello there, I'm Brian Mitchell. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a client-centered approach to therapy, focusing on trauma and PTSD. I tailor my approach to each client's unique needs and experiences. I am trained in several evidence-based therapies, including CBT, EMDR, and TF-CBT, as well as mindfulness techniques and stress reduction strategies. I work to create a safe and supportive environment for clients to work towards healing and learning coping skills.
My attraction to a career as a therapist stemmed from a desire to help marginalized populations find their voice and advocate for their needs. What drives me to do this work is a deep passion for helping others find a better path forward in their lives.
Kelsey Parker
$150/session
LMFT
10 years of experience
Virtual
Folsom, CA - Accepting clients in CA
Hello, My name is Kelsey and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California. I received my Masters from the University of Phoenix and have been practicing for 10 years. I work with individuals, couples, and adolescents and specialize in trauma. I help create a safe space for reprocessing. I work with individuals, couples, families, and children. I believe when relationships are torn apart due to unresolved issues, severe life stressors and negative behaviors affect life functioning. The last alternative anyone wants to seek is guidance. Allow me to help develop reachable and attainable goals and outcomes.
Melissa Mott
(she/her)
$200/session
LCSW
8 years of experience
Virtual
Lakewood, CA - Accepting clients in CA
Welcome and thank you for taking a bold first step toward your wellness and recovery journey. My goal is the prevention and reduction of risk factors for emotional and behavioral problems and the promotion of mental health wellness. Utilizing evidence-based practices, I will work with you to help you learn to manage your difficult emotions and develop tools that work for you. I believe once something becomes shareable, it becomes more bearable.
I have experience working with diverse populations including children and families, adolescents, homeless, veterans, survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, addiction, co-occurring disorders, personality disorders, and life challenges.
Lauren Abasheva
(she/her)
$110/session
LPCC
8 years of experience
Virtual
Lexington, CA - Accepting clients in CA
Do you ever feel like you have to monitor, pull back, and even hide yourself from others? From friends, family, acquaintances, even from yourself? Do you tend to put your needs and wants at the bottom of the list? Are you ready to commit to you?
Together we will work side by side to help strengthen your confidence, awareness, insight, healing and make progress within yourself. Lauren is an Expressive Arts Therapist, Sex-positive, Kink-knowledgeable, Gender affirming, and Trauma therapist. As a white, pansexual, neurodivergent therapist, I understand that we are all different. I provide a laid-back atmosphere. I focus on helping others build an understanding about themselves, their identity, their relationships, their spiritual relationships, and the relationship they have with sex. Help others understand their trauma whether that be physical, mental, sexual, spiritual, etc. While utilizing evidence-based practices, I strive to support, encourage, and empower you. I view mental health as important as physical health. When an injury/illness occurs, seeking professional intervention, guidance, and support can improve overall wellness.
Depending on your physical environment, social circle, culture, religion, heredity, and experiences. Life can look limited. Let's continue to stay curious. There are options out there that do align with you and your values. Let's work together resulting in a healthier and happier you.
Cecilia Fabe
(she/her)
$150/session
LCSW
5 years of experience
Virtual
Corona, CA - Accepting clients in CA
Hello and welcome, I'm Cecilia! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and have been involved in the mental health field since 2016. I am based in Southern California, and I work with clients statewide via telehealth.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in creating an environment of safety, collaboration, and authenticity. Are you ready to embark on your journey of self-acceptance and personal growth? I'm here as your partner in healing to help you develop your resiliency against stressors and to discover your own potential. Together, I will work with you to foster your personal strengths and to push back on the parts that do not serve you. In my practice, I hold a safe space for you with empathy, curiosity, and respect. We'll celebrate together wins of all sizes.
As a Filipina-American therapist, my multicultural perspective influences my practice to empower each client's unique identity. I have worked with clients addressing a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, interpersonal/relationship conflicts, emotion regulation, and trauma. I have worked with adolescents, young adults and adults on their own professional and personal journeys. I have a passion for working with high-achieving individuals to develop self-acceptance and self-compassion. If any of these resonate with you, I hope to work with you too.
Veronica Watson
(she/her)
$160/session
LMFT
8 years of experience
Virtual
Merced, CA - Accepting clients in CA
I work towards building trust with clients. My practice focuses on helping those who struggle with managing stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and women's issues. People tell me often that i have a calm presence. I do enjoy providing realistic skills, people enjoy practicality and need immediate relief from distress at times. Why wouldn't i teach my clients to find relief from the overwhelming stress.
David Alanis
$160/session
LMFT
15 years of experience
Virtual
Selma, CA - Accepting clients in CA
I was born and raised in the greater Fresno and attended CSU-Fresno for my undergraduate work in Criminology and my Master’s in Counseling-Marriage and Family Therapy. My clinical orientation is a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), client-centered therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused therapeutic Modalities. I have extensive training and experience in working with people struggling with the criminal justice system (in and out of the legal system), post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD), Anxiety and Depression disorders, as well as with people seeking relief from addictive behaviors. I have worked for over 24 years in public service/various community mental health delivery systems. I thoroughly value meeting and forming therapeutic relationships with new patients and assisting the patient in discovering their ability to lead a life they want to live. I honor the time spent in session, as it is a time where hearts bare the pain, minds seek the “why?”, and bodies reflect the joy or sorrow of their memories.
Christine Sarkissian
$133/session
LCSW
18 years of experience
Virtual
Los Angeles, CA - Accepting clients in CA
Thank you for visiting our group practice page, No Limit Trauma Specialty Group. We appreciate you in advance for taking interest in our supportive services. I am Christine, owner and lead clinician of our practice. I am a licensed clinical social worker that specializes in treating trauma using Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, integrative medicine, and other modes of therapy that support each individual in reconnecting with the loving person within.
Aside from my personal and familial experiences with mental health, I have worked in the mental health field for 16 years, have had the pleasure of working in various settings with client's of all ages at different stages of life. Through all of my experiences working with client's, the one commonality I have observed amongst them all has been the need to address unresolved past pain that seems to continuously show up in the present day for people, causing disfunction, a lack of self love, and unending unhappiness.
I am not a healer, I am simply a person who supports people to discover their own power, inner wisdom and strengths. I help people get the barriers out of the way so that they can love themselves no matter what their pain or circumstances may be.
I utilize a humanistic approach (striving to help people uncover, address, reprocess, and heal from their trauma to meet their highest protentional); while seeing healing through a holistic lens (working to help individuals heal by reconnecting mind, body and spirit).
If you are ready to heal the wounded inner child, who we like to call "the little", our supportive services may be the best fit for you. To ensure we are a good fit, we require a consultation call prior to finalizing appointments. We look forward to connecting with you and discovering your needs.
Shirell Bunch-Lipscomb
(she/her)
$130/session
LMFT
13 years of experience
Virtual
In-person
18484 CA-18, Ap...
Apple Valley, CA - Accepting clients in CA
Welcome, I'm Shirell Bunch-Lipscomb, a mother of 4 and a grandmother to 3 children. I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who is committed to helping individuals and families overcome various challenges and heal from trauma, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem. My mission is to help you build stronger, more connected relationships while fostering emotional growth and resilience. My passion is also working with the youth populations and help guide them to become stronger individuals.
Maria Gonzalez
(she/her)
$140/session
LCSW
17 years of experience
Virtual
Chino, CA - Accepting clients in CA
I am a bilingual, bicultural licensed therapist based in California (#27110). I understand the importance of culture and identity and how they each play a part in how we see the world. I have over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. I am passionate about helping clients through their healing journey. I am committed to helping my clients understand how their past experiences impact their current lives.
Rebecca Gill
(she/her)
$250/session
LPCC
23 years of experience
Virtual
Accepting clients in CA
As a supportive therapist, I fully assist clients to achieve empowerment and life of satisfaction. I effectively collaborate with clients to increase self-compassion and supportive social connections to live a life of independence and courage. With non-judgmental empathy, I listen to help clients understand their losses and even unendurable psychological pains, and provide ongoing support with therapeutic insight and expertise in a confidential setting.
Faiza Sheikh-Mian
$175/session
LCSW
10 years of experience
Virtual
Irvine, CA - Accepting clients in CA
Do you feel like you have all the knowledge needed to make change, however you still find yourself repeating the same old habits + patterns? Do you struggle with anxiety + perfectionism and it is affecting your career and relationships? Do you struggle with low self-esteem and it is causing you to feel emotionally exhausted? Do you feel burnt out, stuck, overwhelmed day to day and feel like no matter what "productivity hack" you do, nothing feels enough + fulfilling?
I am here to support you in building self-awareness + learning tools to help you overcome the challenges you are facing so you can thrive. We will work together so you can awaken yourself, connect to your authentic self and live a balanced fulfilled life.
I work with individuals who want to grow and heal. My passion in overall well-being allows me to focus on helping you break out of limiting beliefs + develop healthy ways of coping so that you can grow and create a life you desire.
I offer EMDR therapy (EMDR in training w/ consultation). In EMDR, I guide clients through processing distressing memories by using bilateral stimulation (like eye movements) to help the brain reprocess trauma in a less overwhelming way. I integrate EMDR with somatic and breathwork techniques to support deep healing and nervous system regulation.
I honor you for your courage to show up and seek the support you are needing to help you meet your future self and thrive, rather than survive.
Alicia Santiago
(she/her)
$200/session
LCSW
9 years of experience
Virtual
Mill Valley, CA - Accepting clients in CA
Hi there, I'm Alicia.
Are you feeling lost or stuck in some aspect of your life and finding it hard to move forward? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? With your permission, I help to hold the container for deeper exploration and healing.
I am a trauma-based therapist certified in EMDR and versed in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).
I believe that each of us possesses an internal source of wisdom that can be cultivated through psychotherapy, psychedelic medicines, meditation practices, yoga and other connecting practices that link the brain, body and spirit. My therapeutic approach has a foundation of mindfulness and compassion, curiosity and respect. I often use EMDR as an evidence-based approach to working with trauma and other issues. I am sensitive to the impact of one's social, physical and cultural environment as well as systems of oppression. Clients say my approach is warm, relational, collaborative, strengths-based and trauma-informed.
I cannot do the work for you, but I can help you along the way, and it is truly an honor and a joy for me.
Joseph Hoffman
$100/session
LCSW
15 years of experience
Virtual
Corning, CA - Accepting clients in CA
Hello,
I was born and raised in Stockton, California. I enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps at the age of 17 and in 1997, after 25 yeas of service, I retired from the Marine Corps as a Master Sergeant. After retiring from the Marine Corps, I worked as a Farrier (Horseshoer), as well as a structural welder (Ironworker), as those were the most marketable skill that I had. I came to a point where old injuries came back to haunt me and I could no longer walk (several years later, thanks to a surgery through the VA, I can walk again; thankful for that).
At this point, I changed professions and out of a desire to work with veterans, I returned to school, accomplishing all that was necessary to become a licensed counselor. I spent another career working for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically as a counselor in the Readjustment Counseling Service (Vet Center). I recently retired from the Vet Center and now I work part-time here with Grow Therapy.
As a retired Marine senior staff Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) and disabled combat veteran myself, the Vet Center was the perfect job. Vet Centers provide readjustment counseling to combat veterans and provide counseling to survivors of military sexual trauma (MST). Vet Centers also provide group counseling, bereavement counseling and couples counseling when this is determined to be of support to the veteran.
Readjustment counseling many times consists of treating/addressing symptoms related to post-traumatic stress (PTSD), I.e., anxiety, depression, exaggerated startle response, hypervigilance, sleep disturbance, etc. Many veterans go on to work as first responders and working with many first responders as well as medical personal, has provided me with a great deal of additional experience.
Talin Danaci
$195/session
LMFT
12 years of experience
Virtual
San Fernando, CA - Accepting clients in CA
Hi, I am Talin, a licensed psychotherapist since 2013. Providing a comfortable and supportive space to help you heal and empower yourself to reach your goal is extremely important to me as your therapist. I integrate several tools, techniques, and customized mindfulness interventions tailored to you to help you towards a journey of healing and empowering yourself. I provide a safe and calm space for your voice to be heard.
I will help you towards a journey of healing and finding joy and peace. I utilize several different tools that are all unique and individualized for you in order to tackle stressors and anxiety to live a more peaceful day to day life.
Julie Cima
(she/her)
$130/session
LMFT
18 years of experience
Virtual
Sacramento, CA - Accepting clients in CA
Hi, I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California. I have been practicing since 2006 and have experience in both intense community mental health and private practice. I help individuals who experience issues with trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and self-worth. I use evidence-based practices, particularly Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR, then tailor these approaches to suit your unique needs to help you face the future with new coping strategies and with a stronger sense of self.
Liz Calabrese
(she/her)
$175/session
LPCC
8 years of experience
Virtual
San Diego, CA - Accepting clients in CA
Hi! I am Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I have been in the field since 2016. I have a passion for helping people release stress and trauma being stored in the body. I enjoy working with couples and individuals from a trauma and dissociation-informed lens. I integrate evidence-based practices, including somatic work, EMDR, and Ego State Therapy. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I also have experience integrating faith in sessions for those who are interested.
Stephanie Massey
(she/her)
$200/session
LP
30 years of experience
Virtual
In-person
12625 High Bluf...
San Diego, CA - Accepting clients in CA
I have an ability to connect with people in a very real and empathic way. I will try to understand who you are and meet you where you are to develop plans to help you achieve your goals. I use CBT, EMDR and Psychodynamic techniques to assist you with developing a plan of care for you. I have a wealth of knowledge working in all levels of mental health care and all age groups.
Tina Xiong Gonzalez
(she/her)
$175/session
LCSW
8 years of experience
Virtual
Del Mar, CA - Accepting clients in CA
Hello, I’m Tina, a licensed clinical social worker with a passion for trauma-informed therapy. I specialize in supporting young adults, including many from Asian backgrounds, who are navigating anxiety, depression, cultural pressures, and significant life transitions. Using evidence-based approaches like EMDR and DBT, I work collaboratively with clients to uncover their inner strengths, build resilience, and cultivate self-compassion. My goal is to guide you toward meaningful, lasting change so you can live a more empowered and authentic life.
Elizabeth Cowell
(she/her)
$140/session
LMFT
7 years of experience
Virtual
Raeford, CA - Accepting clients in CA
I have been practicing Marriage & Family Therapy since 2018. I have a Masters in Marital & Family therapy and a Masters of Divinity. I have worked with at-risk youth, high-conflict divorced families, individuals struggling with grief, trauma, same-sex couples, polyamorous couples, and I have provided Christian-based therapy to those who have requested it. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families in these settings.
I am a Prepare-Enrich Facilitator and have completed the Level 1 Clinical Training for Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Externship. And I am trained in EMDR.
Through my studies, I have learned that therapy is a collaborative process. In order for you to achieve your goals, we must work as a team. It's just like the parent-child relationship, or the spousal relationship - in order for change to happen, both parties must put in the effort.
Nikki Ethridge
(she/her)
$150/session
LPCC
7 years of experience
Virtual
Montclair, CA - Accepting clients in CA
My name is Nikki, I’m a therapist with seven years of experience, specializing in helping clients address anxiety, depression, and trauma. Using EMDR and a personalized approach, I guide clients in overcoming limiting beliefs and building resilience for a more empowered, fulfilling life.
Together, we can navigate life's obstacles, build resilience, and rediscover your inner strength. Taking that first step toward healing is an act of courage, and I’m here to provide the empathy and support you need along the way.
Clara Herrera
(she/her)
$150/session
LMFT
7 years of experience
Virtual
Huntington Beach, CA - Accepting clients in CA
My name is Clara Herrera. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I have my bachelor's degree in Social Ecology from University of California, Irvine. I have my masters in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Fullerton. I provided community based mental health services to children, adolescences, and adults in Orange County for seven years.
Randy Wynglass
(he/him)
$100/session
LMFT
14 years of experience
Virtual
Accepting clients in CA
I am Randy Wynglass, a US Navy and USMC veteran, who served as a combat medic, 2006-11. I help patients challenge unhelpful beliefs, rooted from early childhood impacting their functioning and ability to maintain their well being over their life span . I team with patients to make them feel supported, encouraged and guided by the best practices and techniques available to assist them in achieving their personal goals and aspirations.
Rebekah Taylor L C S W
$200/session
LCSW
15 years of experience
Virtual
Porterville, CA - Accepting clients in CA
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's Degree in Social Work. I have been practicing in social work since undergrad back in 2007. I mostly work with adults in life transitions, difficult stressors (work, family or medical), chronic health conditions and pain. My career began in medical social work and I have continued to practice in medical social work and counseling/mental health for the duration of my career. I do believe that we do not get sick one way or get well one way. That means that I truly want to help you feel well and work with you in helping you get in to the doctors you need to ensure an overall wellness.
I became a mental health provider because I am passionate about helping people regain their life back, having hope for better days and overcoming difficult situations and traumatic events. Life can have ups and downs and it's okay to ask for help and to say “this is hard”.
Angelica Limon
$120/session
LMFT
8 years of experience
Virtual
Clovis, CA - Accepting clients in CA
Angelica has a passion for helping young children and adolescents, as well as couples and families. She works with clients who suffer from depression, anxiety, addiction, adjustment, grief, family conflicts and sever medical diagnosis. Angelica has specialized experience working with those who have suffered extreme trauma or have unresolved feelings about past experiences. Angelica also specializes in support for children and adolescents with serious behavioral difficulties (including: cutting or other self-harming behaviors, anger outbursts, defiance, dis-respectfulness, etc) Angelica believes that understanding, respect, and honesty are at the heart of the therapeutic relationship. She works with clients to explore past experiences and practice real life challenges, providing clients with the tools to better manage themselves towards their goals.
Kaory Hirata
(she/her)
$150/session
LMFT
6 years of experience
Virtual
San Diego, CA - Accepting clients in CA
Hi I am Kao, I firmly believe that as humans we have an innate desire for growth and balance. Unfortunately, often we physically respond to ingrained negative cues and messages that get stuck in our body. Many times these old cues manifest themselves in our body as anxiety, depression, and other trauma responses. It can feel like we are living life just trying to cope with the loudness of these negative messages. What if instead of just gaining tools to “cope” with these trauma responses, we could eliminate them all together? How might your life look? My hope is that in our work together we will be able to address wounds and move towards healing so that you don’t have to “cope” anymore. Instead you can thrive and have a sense of self-awareness that brings constant peace and clarity.
Linda Vongthongkham
(she/her)
$150/session
LMFT
7 years of experience
Virtual
Alameda, CA - Accepting clients in CA
Hi there! Are you seeking to find a space to feel heard and seen? When you’re faced with life’s challenges and need someone to help you start and move into a new direction, I can help. I support individuals in finding their voice. We will work together to help you create a mindset that will feel more confident and secure.
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Clinician and have an extensive background working with children, adolescents, adults and families with anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment, and relational concerns. I have trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and I will use various evidence-based interventions based on your specific needs and goals you hope to achieve through therapy. I specialize in supporting people through natural challenges that comes with setting boundaries.
Together, we can lead you to the change you seek. My interactive style is empathetic, understanding, warm, supportive and direct.
Rachel Chistyakov
(she/her)
$200/session
LMFT
8 years of experience
Virtual
Los Angeles, CA - Accepting clients in CA
I am a licensed marriage & family therapist with my doctorate in couple and marital therapy. My approach to therapy focuses on healing, connection, and emotional insight to allow individuals, kids, teenagers, and families to reach their goals and improve their lives. I work together with my clients to tailor treatment so that whatever may be affecting them and can be worked through in a safe, comfortable space. Besides being a therapist, I am an adjunct professor and I teach psychology master's students, and I also volunteer with my local library and local animal rescues whenever I can.
Jenna Barnes
Frequently rebooked
$200/session
LMFT
6 years of experience
Virtual
Accepting clients in CA
Hi, I’m Jenna! I help children, teens, and families navigate life’s ups and downs with compassion, creativity, and a little bit of humor along the way. Using a client-centered approach, CBT, and EMDR, I create a safe and supportive space where you can explore your feelings, build confidence, and develop tools to thrive. Whether you're facing challenges with self-esteem, conflict, or past experiences, I’ll meet you where you are and help you move toward healing and growth. You don’t have to figure it all out alone—I’m here to help!
Angelica Carlsen
(she/her)
$150/session
LCSW
8 years of experience
Virtual
Accepting clients in CA
Feeling anxious, empty, trapped, or stuck in a pattern that feels impossible to break? Often, our current struggles signify deeper wounds that, when nurtured, can bring profound healing and empowerment. I believe every individual has inherent purpose and value and my goal is to help you align with yours—whether through clarifying values, making behavioral changes, or shifting thought patterns. My approach is strengths-based and nonjudgmental. I understand that healing is a deeply personal journey, and I work collaboratively with you to ensure that you feel understood and supported.
I utilize an eclectic method, drawing from a range of techniques and theoretical orientations, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Together, we will create personalized treatment goals and interventions that meet your specific needs and goals.
Gennifer Williams
(she/her)
Frequently rebooked
$200/session
LCSW
7 years of experience
Virtual
Wilton Manors, FL - Accepting clients in CA
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.
Kristin McMahon
(she/her)
$100/session
LPCC
7 years of experience
Virtual
Philadelphia, PA - Accepting clients in CA
Hi everyone! My name is Kristin (she/her)! As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I love what I do! This includes working with clients to reach their goals, reinforce their strengths and work towards inner healing. I strive to utilize reflective listening, empathetic understanding and compassion with my clients to provide a safe enough environment where they can feel comfortable sharing with me in our therapy sessions. I encompass modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, but work towards an individualized treatment approach as each client is different! My background includes working in outpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and correctional settings with clients who may identify with different multicultural backgrounds. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, relational issues or trauma symptoms. If you or your chosen family are ready to begin therapy, I am here to be a support and guide for you to work towards your growth!
Tevin Davis
(he/him)
$100/session
LPCC
10 years of experience
Virtual
Houston, TX - Accepting clients in CA
Are you pondering on embracing a new pathway to healing? Ready to conquer those negative thoughts or triumph over trauma to meet that you that you have never seen? Look no further. I am a licensed therapist specializing in trauma-informed care. I utilize an integrative approach to assist clients with achieving their goals and maximum mental wellness as we collaborate together on their journey to healing.
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