Therapists in California

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I help individuals and families overcome challenges like trauma, substance misuse, and relationship struggles so they can move toward healing and growth.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I help adults, children, and elders work through trauma, build coping skills, and find healing in supportive, affirming spaces. My approach is trauma-informed and strength-based, using methods like EMDR to support your unique journey.

Hello, I’m Ciarys, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California and Texas. As a therapist, I believe that a kind and supportive, client-focused approach is crucial in helping navigate the many challenges that life can bring. I create a warm, nonjudgmental, safe, and supportive space where we can explore and address the various thoughts, emotions, experiences, etc. that can make everyday life tough. Life can be full of challenges, and sometimes, seeking professional support can be a game-changer. I’m proud to be able to meet my clients where they are at, as we explore what therapy has to offer. NOTE: At this time I am not able to provide evening or weekend appointments. My current scheduled openings are M-TH 10 am - 5 pm (Pacific Time). I grew up in Los Angeles, California and am currently residing in Austin, TX. I earned my Bachelors in Psychology with a Minor in Chicano/a Studies at the University of California Los Angeles in 2012 and my Master of Social Work (MSW) degree at the University of Southern California in 2018. As a Latina woman, I have had the privilege of serving the Spanish-speaking community in addition to serving English-speakers of all different races and backgrounds. Specifically, I have experience providing counseling services to adolescents, adults and seniors. In 2023 I opened my private practice, Alta Therapy Center, with the hopes of making mental health more accessible.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I help teens and young adults work through challenges like anxiety, depression, and life changes. My focus is on supporting you to overcome what's holding you back so you can feel more confident and inspired in your daily life.

As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I support adults and elders who want help with trauma, anxiety, depression, self-harm, or relationship challenges. I offer counseling in both English and Spanish to help you create meaningful change in your life.

Hi, I’m Ligia, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist helping adults in California heal from guilt, shame, and anxiety to feel more at peace with themselves. Together, we’ll create a safe space to explore your emotions, untangle family and cultural pressures, and support you in living more authentically.

My approach to therapy is to help each client or couple adapt and grow from life's circumstances. I help my clients thrive within their community and experience a grounded and vital sense of connectedness to self and all others. I am a firm believer that there are not bad parts / people, only bad roles, patterns and wounds. There is always hope for growth, healing and reclaiming vitality and connection. I utilize a holistic approach that embraces one's intersections and addresses mental, emotional, and somatic (bodily) experiences.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I offer a supportive space to help you heal from depression, trauma, or perinatal challenges using EMDR and other evidence-based approaches. Together, we can work toward lasting emotional wellness and a calmer, more balanced life.

I'm a licensed clinical social worker in California, and I help adults who are feeling stretched thin or disconnected navigate life transitions, manage anxiety or depression, and reconnect with their values. My collaborative, strengths-based approach is designed to offer a safe and affirming space for you to find clarity, ease, and self-compassion.

I offer individual, couples, and family therapy for children, teens, and adults in California, providing support for anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. I use a variety of approaches—like EMDR, CBT, and DBT—and can provide therapy in both English and Spanish to best meet your needs.

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, here to help you navigate trauma, grief, addiction, and women's issues with warmth and curiosity. Together, we'll use approaches like Gestalt therapy and skill-building so you can feel empowered, respected, and supported as you work toward your goals.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 9 years of experience, I help adults across California manage anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, and stress during major life transitions. I am dedicated to providing culturally sensitive care for individuals and families facing challenging times.

Hi! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, passionate about helping adults overcome anxiety and depression by building self-awareness and healthy coping skills. Together, we’ll work toward increasing your confidence and resilience so you can manage life’s challenges in a positive way.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, and I'm here to help you navigate life's complexities—whether you're managing stress, processing trauma, or working toward personal growth. Together we'll create a space where you feel empowered and supported on your journey to a happier, more fulfilled life.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over ten years of experience helping people across California navigate challenges like anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem. My warm and collaborative approach draws on CBT and trauma-focused techniques, and I tailor each session to support you through life's stressors and help you build healthier coping skills.

As a trauma informed therapist and a mommy to an angel baby, I offer a compassionate and strength based tailored approach to therapy. I have 12 years of clinical experience, 22 years experience in providing support to individuals in foster care and 5 years experience in working with individuals in recovery from substance/alcohol abuse. From 2013 till 2024 I was an Associate Marriage Family Therapist. In 2024, I became a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist.

Hi, I’m Gustavo, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker helping adults and teens across California feel more grounded and empowered. If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or feeling overwhelmed, I offer a supportive space to help you build confidence and navigate life’s challenges together.

Hello! I’m Cynthia Valenzuela, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California. I specialize in supporting young adults as they navigate life’s challenges, including anxiety, depression, major life transitions, career stress, and complex family dynamics. My goal is to create a space in which you feel safe, seen, and heard to start your journey towards healing and self-discovery. My approach blends evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and strengths-based strategies, all while honoring your lived experiences and cultural identity. Therapy with me is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in trust. Together, we’ll explore your story, uncover the patterns that may be holding you back, and develop practical tools to help you move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and connection to yourself.

Hi! I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I help individuals struggling with mental health challenges to become the best version of themselves. I provide you with a safe place to talk, process, and understand any situation that you might be going through. I can provide a customized treatment plan, specific for each unique individual to aid in decreasing, increasing, and maintaining reachable goals for each distinctive need.

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, passionate about supporting adults and teens facing addiction, anxiety, trauma, or depression. Together, we can explore creative solutions and use approaches like EMDR to help you or your loved one find fulfillment and peace.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience supporting adults in California through challenges like anxiety, depression, and codependency. I offer a compassionate space to help you navigate life's transitions and find clarity in what matters most to you.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I offer compassionate support to adults and seniors facing challenges like grief, anxiety, or family conflict. Through cognitive behavioral and psychoanalytic therapy, I help you navigate difficult emotions and rediscover hope in your everyday life.

Hello! My name is Gladys! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been in practice for about 30 years. I love what I do and I'm excited to go on this journey with you. I truly strive for an open, honest and safe environment. We all get little down at times and sometimes for longer periods than we want. I'm here to help help you overcome any obstacles you may be struggling with at the moment. Remember, you do not have to suffer in silence! I hope you reach out and get the emotional support you need! I'm very much looking forward to meeting you and diving into what you bring the table.

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with over 25 years of experience helping adults build coping skills and navigate mood challenges. My approach is collaborative and focused on empowering you to feel more connected, confident, and supported as you work through stress and life changes.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, and I help adults navigate challenges like anxiety, trauma, and life transitions using CBT, DBT, and other approaches. My focus is on supporting you in building healthier relationships and setting boundaries so you can feel more confident in your daily life.

As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California, I help teens and adults work through anxiety, stress, and life transitions in a warm, supportive environment. Together, we’ll explore your feelings and challenges so you can find clarity, confidence, and meaningful change.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, dedicated to helping children and teens navigate anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and family challenges in a warm, judgment-free space. Together, we'll build coping skills and work toward your goals with honesty, support, and a little bit of magic.

As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I help adults work through anxiety, depression, trauma, and everyday stress by teaching practical coping skills and fostering resilience. Together, we’ll build tools that support you through life’s challenges so you can feel more grounded and hopeful.

Mr. Daniel Hernandez, LCSW-S has experienced enormous success helping his clients in his 36-year career in the human services field... 27 as a clinician. He has seen tens of thousands of clients in practice. He is a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP), which allows him to discuss the impact of dietary routines as it relates to one's mental health. He also has extensive experience as a Clinical Trauma & Anxiety Professional. Mr. Hernandez specializes in inspiring empowerment within people who have difficulties with trauma, grief & loss, and emotional burnout to move forward with the rest of their lives. He also specializes in helping people to develop anger management mastery skills. Mr. Hernandez often uses a mental-spiritual empowerment approach to help his clients develop the necessary skill of inner healing. Mr. Hernandez is a licensed clinical social worker-supervisor in Texas and has an LCSW in California, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, and is authorized to conduct teletherapy in Florida. Mr. Hernandez completed his professional training as a master social worker from Our Lady of the Lake University in 1998 and his bachelor’s was earned from St. Mary’s University in social studies in 1988, both schools are located in San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Hernandez has been married 30 years and has two adult children. He loves traveling for the enjoyment of nature and culture with his family and friends. He also loves spending time with people he meets and learns from everybody.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I help adults facing anxiety, depression, and stress by creating a safe, supportive environment where you can heal and grow. I use a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and somatic approaches to promote self-awareness and emotional well-being.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I work with adults to navigate life’s challenges, offering a collaborative and supportive approach to help you move forward and make positive changes.

As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California, I help adults navigate challenges like anxiety, anger, and finding healthy coping skills. I’m passionate about empowering you to recognize your strengths and work toward meaningful change.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I help adults set meaningful goals and work through challenges like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more, using approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy to support their personal growth and well-being.

I'm a licensed Marriage Family Therapist supporting young adults and adults in California with concerns like depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to start your healing journey at your own pace.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I help adults navigate stress, overwhelm, and challenges like anxiety, ADHD, and life transitions so they can find balance and move forward with greater confidence and peace.

I am a Spanish-speaking bilingual LMFT and have been in practice for over 10 years. I truly believe everyone has strengths, and I like to amplify them in our work together. I believe in challenging the patterns that keep us stuck respectfully and inquisitively. I have seen what it is like to be a patient, a family member of a patient, and a therapist, which has given me a unique perspective of compassion for all.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, and I help adults navigate anxiety, trauma, and life transitions with empathy and clear direction. We'll work together to explore your thoughts and emotions, focusing on your personal goals for growth.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I help adults and older adults move past feelings of being stuck or overwhelmed, using approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy. My goal is to offer compassionate guidance so you can reclaim control over your thoughts and find meaning and hope in your life.

Are you feeling stressed? Struggling with depression? Is your anxiety preventing you from enjoying your life? Life can be difficult and sometimes we just need someone to listen and guide us or offer fresh ideas and tools that could help us reach a level of satisfaction and improve our quality of life. I understand the difficulties of maintaining a work-life balance, therefore, I emphasize skills that can be easily implemented into different lifestyles and routines. I provide support to adolescents and adults individually and have a passion for working with individuals who are ready and motivated to begin treatment with the sole purpose of healing and to reach life fulfillment and well-being. I focus on each person individually and create a treatment plan that will align with your strengths, values and beliefs.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving California, I offer warm, bilingual (English and Spanish) therapy to adults navigating anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Together, we'll use practical tools like CBT and strength-based approaches to help you overcome challenges and build lasting change.

Deciding to enter into professional counseling can be a scary idea, but I believe an individual’s ability to recognize that there is a problem, coupled with their willingness to work to find a solution, demonstrates courage. I have experience in the areas of trauma, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. My passion is working alongside my clients which includes; adolescents and adults; to help bring healing to those who have been through a traumatic or stressful experience.

As a licensed clinical social worker in California, I help adults navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions by offering a calm, judgment-free space. I draw on DBT, CBT, and an eclectic approach to support you in building healthier relationships with your emotions and finding practical skills to move forward.

As a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist in California, I help adults and teens work through anxiety, trauma, depression, and life's everyday challenges. My goal is to create a welcoming space where you can feel comfortable sharing your story and taking steps toward feeling better.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I create a supportive space where you can tackle challenges like anxiety, depression, life transitions, and more. Together, we'll explore your thoughts and experiences at your own pace while building practical skills to help you reach your goals.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by persistent sadness or anxiety? Struggling to find a way to manage these emotions? I'm here to help you navigate these challenges. My approach is focused on helping you manage your feelings and take meaningful steps in the areas that matter most to you. Although we can't always change our thoughts and emotions, we can learn to respond to them in healthier ways. Together, we will work on building acceptance, resilience, and genuine connections to support your healing and well-being.

I’m Maria Arellano, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I’m bilingual in English/Spanish. I have 10 years of experience helping individuals and families improve their mental health and well-being by developing coping skills to overcome life challenges. I have experience assisting adult individuals presenting issues related to anxiety, depression, grief, substance abuse, anger management, PTSD, and stress due to life transitions. In collaboration with clients, I assist them in setting measurable and achievable goals according to each client’s needs and presenting problem as well as identifying the steps to accomplish the desired outcomes.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I help adults navigate anxiety, depression, and self-esteem challenges, working together to rediscover motivation and joy in everyday life. My approach is warm and collaborative, supporting you to break free from patterns that may be limiting your happiness.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I provide a safe and supportive space for you to navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and life’s challenges. I’m here to help lighten your load and offer encouragement as you build new coping skills and move forward on your healing journey.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who supports adults and couples navigating anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, and life transitions. My path to becoming a therapist has been shaped by both professional training and lived experience. I’ve worked in a range of mental health settings: supporting clients in recovery, on psychiatric holds, and in longer-term therapy. I’ve facilitated groups and worked with clients from many walks of life, including those facing major life transitions, chronic illness, or longstanding mental health challenges. Over time, I found myself drawn more and more to supporting adults and couples through deeply personal and complex experiences, especially around identity, relationships, and parenthood. My work is grounded in the belief that everyone deserves care that honors their full story. I became a therapist because I believe in people’s capacity to grow and heal, and because I know how powerful it is to feel truly understood.

With over 17 years as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, I offer a warm, culturally sensitive approach to help you navigate challenges like anxiety, ADHD, depression, and life transitions. Using integrative methods including CBT and DBT, I provide practical tools and support to help adults in the Bay Area reduce stress, improve relationships, and feel more like themselves.