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34 therapists in California matching your needs

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Wade Denes

Wade Denes, LMFT - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
LMFT
6 years of experience
Solution oriented
Direct
Authentic
Virtual
I am not here to fix you because you are not broken. I am not here to judge you because you are free to be whoever you want to be. I am here to help you reach your goals and find a trajectory to true happiness. Your journey to wellness begins when you recognize the role you play in your own life. You are powerful, capable, and worthy of the joy you seek. I am here to walk this path with you. I have extensive experience treating clients with Relationship Distress, Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Codependency, Bipolar Disorder, and Adjustment Disorder. I am a certified specialist in the areas of anxiety and addiction.

Next available: Jul 16

Derrick Wright

(he/him)

Derrick Wright, LCSW - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
LCSW
5 years of experience
Challenging
Warm
Virtual
Hello, I am licensed in California, Illinois, and Missouri with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping teens, adults, couples, families, veterans, and military personnel with stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of shame, blame, or judgment. You are encouraged to take the first step to seek a more fulfilling and happier life, it takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. Professional experience and additional areas of focus: Adoption and Foster Care, Cancer, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Men's Issues, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Post-traumatic Stress, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Young Adult Issues Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Next available: Jul 1

Michelle Ikeda

Michelle Ikeda, LMFT - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
LMFT
5 years of experience
Solution oriented
Intelligent
Warm
Virtual
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with diverse experience in social services and healthcare fields. My expertise is in helping individuals cope with life's various challenges. I have a variety of experiences working with children and families with issues related to child welfare system, court or non-court custody related issues, legal guardianship related issues and parenting issues. I am very passionate about helping individuals and couples with relationship and family dynamics issues. I am bilingual in English and Japanese. Growing up in Japan, I was taught to be modest and humble, and also to always be mindful of others. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My belief is highlighted when interacting with clients as I use a client-centered approach.

Next available: Jul 6

Randall Rubida

Randall Rubida, LMFT - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
LMFT
17 years of experience
Authentic
Solution oriented
Open-minded
Virtual
Welcome! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) currently living in Pennsylvania, but was born and raised in California (Bay Area). I have been practicing for 17 years, and am licensed in both states. I find therapy rewarding at all ages, but specifically enjoy working with adults and families.

Next available: Jul 3

N'soroma James

(she/her)

N'soroma James, LCSW - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
LCSW
5 years of experience
Solution oriented
Authentic
Holistic
Virtual
I am a licensed psychotherapist in California, and I specialize in the examination of the human experience, with an emphasis in trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression disorders, and couple's therapy. I always strive to embody cultural humility, and I am proud to serve diverse clients of all backgrounds and walks of life. As a clinical therapist and cultural arts practitioner, I employ a unique artfulness to my style of therapy. I utilize traditional therapeutic modalities paired with mindfulness and meditation. I believe clients gain insight and answers to their challenges by exploring their inner-genius, and I am happy to serve as your trusted guide. Through clearly expressed goals and a commitment, one can be on the journey to self discovery, empowerment, mental wellness, and contentment. Under my therapeutic guidance, clients are empowered to create and embrace their own inner light. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes determination and a kind of "I am sick and tired of being sick and tired" type attitude, and I am proud of you for getting started! In the words of the late Bruce Lee, "What we are not changing, we are choosing". Let's work together and get your life on the path you truly envision for yourself.

Next available: Jul 2

Dalia Villafane

(she/her)

Dalia Villafane, LCSW - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
LCSW
10 years of experience
Virtual
Migdalia Villafane or “Dalia” as she prefers to be called believes that the therapeutic relationship is to assist individuals through therapy, changing the individuals’ lives for the better. Because this relationship is so essential, she believes it is important that she provides a safe, open and non-judgmental atmosphere where an individual can feel at ease. She knows that no single approach is the right one for every individual, so, she utilizes a range of therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solutions Focused, Family Systems, as well as mindfulness training. Her educational background includes an MSW from the University of Southern California and she is licensed in the state of California as an LCSW.

Next available: Jul 27

Dr. Nima Zahedi, Psy.D., LCSW.

Dr. Nima Zahedi, Psy.D., LCSW., LCSW - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
LCSW
23 years of experience
Virtual
My name is Nima Robert Zahedi. I was born in Oklahoma in 1969. I have never been married, and do not have any children. I attended elementary and junior high school in Texas. In 1984 I came to California, where I attended high school. In 1996 I received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from California State University Fullerton. In 2002 I received a master’s degree in social work from California State University Long Beach. I chose to pursue a master’s degree in social work, rather than psychology, because I was drawn to the social work philosophy, and still am. In 2007 I became licensed as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). In 2015, I returned to school full time in pursuit of a doctorate in clinical psychology (Psy.D.). In anticipation of my doctoral practicum, I accepted two part-time practicum positions; one at a forensic psychology practice in Orange County, and another at a general private practice in Los Angeles County. On August 25th, 2017, I successfully defended my doctoral project at California Southern University, which is an online school with WASC accreditation that was established in 1978- the campus is in Orange County California. I defended my doctoral project on campus, where I also attended Master Lecture Series by leaders within the field, and met with my academic adviser as well as with fellow students who were in the area. My personal interests revolve around athletics and arts. I grew up playing all of the major team sports as well as skateboarding and BMX. As an adult, I began pursuing surfing, jiu-jitsu, musical instruments/composition, and painting.

Next available: Jul 3

Nathalie Contro

Nathalie  Contro, LMFT - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
LMFT
17 years of experience
Virtual
each individual is unique. No one fits a mold; we’ve all traveled through challenges that provide us with our own uniqueness. Her approach integrates techniques that include psychotherapeutic strategies, Jungian analysis, CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, systems therapy, movement, active imagination, dreamwork, breathwork, mindfulness, and meeting the individual where they are. Focus is on assisting individuals couples and families connect, find profound meaning and purpose in their lives, as well as a to realize their dreams.

Next available: Jul 6

Kilynda V. Ray

(she/her)

Kilynda V. Ray, PhD - California Psychologist at Grow Therapy
PhD
20 years of experience
Virtual
Hi! I am a psychologist licensed in Texas and California. I have worked in the mental health field in various capacities for the past 20 years. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology with a minor in Law and Society and Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA. I earned my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Howard University in Washington, DC. I have worked as a psychologist with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Veterans Health Administration and various local and federal law enforcement agencies. I currently own and operate Healthy Families Counseling Center, PLLC, a private psychology practice dedicated to assisting individuals, couples and families heal from trauma, relationship distress and other concerns affecting daily life.

Next available: Jul 12

Sarah Han

(she/her)

Sarah Han, LMFT - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
LMFT
5 years of experience
Virtual
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 5 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 a part of your therapeutic journey using different modalities to assist with your treatment; to empower you to find solutions by helping create individualized coping skills.

Next available: Jul 2

Jacqueline Hazel

(she/her)

Jacqueline Hazel, LMFT - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
LMFT
4 years of experience
Virtual
Hi! 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 4 years. My experience is in helping children, teens and adults navigate and understand their feelings and emotions to lead to a happier fulfilled life. In addition, I approach therapy from a trauma informed lens working to help clients increase happiness, confidence, and overall self esteem.

Next available: Jul 1

Scott Fisher

Scott Fisher, LMFT - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
LMFT
10 years of experience
Virtual
Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist based in California. I received my Masters from the University of Pheonix. At the moment, I help adults, adolescences, and children struggling with suicidal ideation, hopelessness, and low self-worth find themselves. I have been using a person-centered approach for the past 9 years working with individuals and families struggling with and managing severe to acute mental illness.

Next available: Jul 6

Ashley Holmes

Ashley Holmes , LMFT - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
LMFT
4 years of experience
Virtual
My name is Ashley and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist. I graduated with my Masters in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2021 but have been working in the field as a Clinical Therapist since 2020. I have worked with various populations including Individuals, Children & Adolescents, Couples and Families. I help clients by coming from a non judgmental, supportive and empathetic, and relatable down to earth approach. I like to meet my clients where they are at and allow them to help me guide them by providing a space they feel comfortable to open up and be themselves in.

Next available: Jul 2

Dr. Kyra Mendoza-James

(she/her)

Dr. Kyra Mendoza-James, PsyD - California Psychologist at Grow Therapy
PsyD
15 years of experience
Virtual
As a biracial person, I have experienced the same racial discrimination, microaggressions, and racism that my clients of color have encountered. My experiences offer me a unique perspective and understanding of how these encounters influence and impact POC and how they show up in the world. It is my goal to work with my clients collaboratively to assist them in navigating such encounters that impact them in all areas of their lives. My goal is to help my clients identify, connect, and process these experiences in a safe and supportive environment.

Next available: Jul 11

Tristanne Gallardo-Stewart

Tristanne Gallardo-Stewart, LMFT - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
LMFT
5 years of experience
Empowering
Authentic
Virtual
Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Northern California. I received my Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Southern Oregon University and received my Masters in Counseling Psychology from National University and have been practicing for 5 years. I work with a variety of clients helping them process through life challenges while helping them gain strength and confidence in themselves.

Next available: Jul 1

Susan Herbert

(she/her)

Susan Herbert, LMFT - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
LMFT
5 years of experience
Virtual
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California. I have been practicing since my graduation from Antioch University in 2019, and I have been licensed since May of 2023. My experience with multiple challenges in life, and recovery from those challenges gives me a unique perspective and helps me to better serve my clients. The Japanese art form Kintsugi, meaning to mend with gold, takes broken pieces of pottery and repairs the cracks with precious metals. The fractures then become stronger than the solid areas. I believe that we, as humans, as we heal, turn our scars into our strongest assets. My passion lies in uncovering the scars, helping you to heal, and witnessing the transformation as they become the strongest part of you.

Next available: Jul 1

Beth Pumerantz

(she/her)

Beth Pumerantz, LMFT - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
LMFT
15 years of experience
Virtual
I believe in the power of choice! I utilize Telehealth offering video and phone sessions tailoring my holistic approach to address clients’ emotional, cognitive, relational, and spiritual challenges by incorporating useful strategies encouraging resolution. I offer useful strategies that encourage problem resolution. It is my pleasure to assist clients on their journey to wellness, encouraging and supporting them becoming more positive, successful, and happy people.

Next available: Jul 1

Monica Blandford

(she/her)

Monica Blandford, LMFT - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
LMFT
4 years of experience
Virtual
My name is Monica, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #146445. I believe that each person has their own unique journey and I believe that it is important to use an individualized approach to help clients. I work to develop positive relationships with my clients with a foundation of both trust and honesty. I have worked with individuals, families, and children. Some of the most common challenges I have helped clients address are stress, depression, anxiety, anger management, family conflict, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and addiction. I have worked with a variety of populations including children, teens, and adults. I have a Bachelor in Psychology from Columbia College. In 2014, I graduated from Alaska Pacific University with a Masters in Counseling Psychology. I have worked in a variety of settings including Residential, Substance Abuse, Community Care with children and families in Foster Care/Probation and Private Practice. I am also a STOP Certified Group Facilitator for Batterers Intervention Program with Probation.

Next available: Jul 15

Tammy Johnson

(she/her)

Tammy Johnson, LCSW - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
LCSW
18 years of experience
Direct
Solution oriented
Challenging
Virtual
I have worked in the mental health field for 18 years helping people to discover the best and highest expression of themselves once they are free from destructive hurts, habits and hang-ups. I have a Bachelor's in Psychology, Master's in Social Work, Masters in Christian Counseling and a Doctorate in Theology. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Life Coach, and Drug/Alcohol Counselor.

Next available: Jul 1

Beverly Chevalier

(she/her)

Beverly Chevalier, LCSW - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
LCSW
14 years of experience
Authentic
Empowering
Solution oriented
Virtual
Hello, I am an experienced clinical trauma professional who engages in a holistic mind, body, and spirit approach in my work with racially, economically, sexually, and culturally diverse persons. As a licensed clinical social worker, clinical trauma professional, and mental health integrative medicine professional, I focus on the clients as people, not as conditions or as diagnoses. In working with chronically and complexly traumatized individuals, couples, and families I recognize and interact with clients affirming that they are deserving of empathy, respect, and dignity. To this end, the treatment methods I use are tailored and combined to meet the needs of each specific individual, couple, and family I work with. I counsel clients who are struggling with traumatic stress disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, problem behaviors, and addictive behaviors. The healing journey intentionally addresses the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. Evidenced-based traditional, holistic, and expressively creative client-centered therapeutic processes and interventions are used to help clients overcome limiting, self-defeating thoughts & feelings about self-worth, relationships, and patterns of choices that lead to dysfunctional behaviors. Clients learn to manage the underlying issues that interfere with family, social, vocational, or educational functioning.

Next available: Jul 15

Vivian's Holistic Wellness

(she/her)

Vivian's Holistic Wellness, LMFT - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
LMFT
9 years of experience
Open-minded
Authentic
Warm
Virtual
Let me start by saying self-care is the one thing that we can do for ourselves, but is usually the last thing we do for ourselves. So, congratulations for taking the first steps in caring for yourself. The journey of therapy is not easy. There will be times when it gets exhausting but as you continue through your path the answers will be revealed through the work you complete with your therapist. It is a privilege and honor to walk the journey. As a therapist, I have worked with a plethora of clients from couples counseling, to adolescent, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.

Next available: Jul 19

Linda Carol Mirich

Linda Carol Mirich, LMFT - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
LMFT
9 years of experience
Warm
Virtual
Hello, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I work in private practice. This is my dream career and I believe that being allowed into someone's private thoughts and the workings of their life is a sacred place. I am convinced that this is your journey and as such you make the decisions and have autonomy. I am here to offer objectivity and possibly options. No judgment here.

Next available: Jul 19

Heather Thomas

(she/her)

Heather Thomas, LMFT - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
LMFT
15 years of experience
Warm
Authentic
Open-minded
Virtual
I am trained in depth psychology and my specialties are trauma-informed care, emotional dysregulation, attachment wounds, depression and stress and anxiety as it relates to trauma. I offer skills to handle distress, grief, change and discomfort in your own body and life. I strive to treat everyone with unconditional positive regard. I graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with my BS in social science and received my MA in counseling psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. I have worked in a variety of settings and enjoy working with individuals, couples and families. You are enough. You matter to me. I would love the honor of collaborating with you to unlock your full potential and bring joy, peace and contentment to your life. I strive to be authentic and transparent and I meet you where you’re at. Let’s observe, without judgment, what’s working and what’s not and work together to bring you back to your true self.

Next available: Jul 2

Lacey Morris

Lacey Morris, LMFT - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
LMFT
2 years of experience
Authentic
Open-minded
Solution oriented
Virtual
As a child I was always very sensitive and curious about the world that surrounded me. It came natural to help people and I knew that I wanted to give back to the world at large. Just like you I suffered from some childhood wounds. My parents did the best they could with the tools they had. But due to their struggles I became a very codependent child wanting to save and fix my parents to simply gain the love I desired. Later on I would be able to understand this cycle and name some of the patterns I lived out. People pleasing, losing myself in toxic relationships and not fully loving that little girl inside of me. Once I became a LMFT and gained the knowledge and tools necessary I was not only able to break my own patterns, I was also able to help others find joy and deep meaning in their lives. Ultimately I specialize in helping people understand their patterns and be more effective communicators in their world. My role has been a guide and coach for my clients, providing innovative approaches based on Gestalt Method, Ancient Forgiveness Techniques, Psychodynamic Therapy, NLP and Hypnosis. I use these techniques to help my clients break patterns, many of which are fear based as a result of early childhood trauma that causes emotional issues in the present. This is deep and powerful work, and is necessary to enable a positive path to desired future. I look forward to working with you and guiding you on the path to healing and freedom.

Next available: Jul 1

Marcelo Podesta

(he/him)

Marcelo Podesta, LMFT - California Therapist at Grow Therapy
LMFT
15 years of experience
Open-minded
Warm
Virtual
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Psychotherapist who has been working with adults and children for more than 15 years. Clinical supervisor and Meltal Health Consultant for different organizations. I am bilingual Spanish and I have been serving the Hispanic community for 15 years as well. My hope is to create a safe and nurturing environment for individuals that are looking for guidance towards a healthier way of processing and coping.

Next available: Jul 17

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