Therapists in 93023
At times life can become overwhelming due to life transitions, relationship challenges, depression, or anxiety. I believe that life's struggles become more bearable when they can be held and explored in a safe therapeutic environment. My approach is warm and comprehensive, based in respect and genuine caring. In our work together, I will engage in an exploratory journey with you to gain insight into both your conscious and unconscious feelings and patterns. Through engaging in the therapeutic process you may find greater awareness and relief from suffering, allowing for healing and growth in your inner life and your relationships.
At times life can become overwhelming due to life transitions, relationship challenges, depression, or anxiety. I believe that life's struggles become more bearable when they can be held and explored in a safe therapeutic environment. My approach is warm and comprehensive, based in respect and genuine caring. In our work together, I will engage in an exploratory journey with you to gain insight into both your conscious and unconscious feelings and patterns. Through engaging in the therapeutic process you may find greater awareness and relief from suffering, allowing for healing and growth in your inner life and your relationships.
It takes a village...Navigating through the transitions and challenges in our lives is meant to be a collaboration with family, friends, elders, wise women and men. However, in the times of instant change and mobility, some may find themselves lost and alone, far from those they confide in and look up to. Sometimes they isolate for fear of vulnerability and the pressure to appear "to have it together". When this self-judgement and drive to be “perfect” eventally takes its toll, one can be left feeling bereft of deep connection to self and others. Finding a therapist you can trust and confide in, can help you find your way.
It takes a village...Navigating through the transitions and challenges in our lives is meant to be a collaboration with family, friends, elders, wise women and men. However, in the times of instant change and mobility, some may find themselves lost and alone, far from those they confide in and look up to. Sometimes they isolate for fear of vulnerability and the pressure to appear "to have it together". When this self-judgement and drive to be “perfect” eventally takes its toll, one can be left feeling bereft of deep connection to self and others. Finding a therapist you can trust and confide in, can help you find your way.
My ideal clients are adults who have spent a lifetime showing up for everyone else and are finally ready to show up for themselves. They come to me feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, and stuck. They may be moving through a major life transition, carrying the weight of old trauma, or realizing that the patterns they've lived by — always saying yes, always keeping the peace — are no longer working. I offer a calm, safe space where real change becomes possible. Through body-centered, integrative therapy we gently untangle what's keeping you stuck and begin building a life that finally feels like yours!
My ideal clients are adults who have spent a lifetime showing up for everyone else and are finally ready to show up for themselves. They come to me feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, and stuck. They may be moving through a major life transition, carrying the weight of old trauma, or realizing that the patterns they've lived by — always saying yes, always keeping the peace — are no longer working. I offer a calm, safe space where real change becomes possible. Through body-centered, integrative therapy we gently untangle what's keeping you stuck and begin building a life that finally feels like yours!
There are many reasons people seek therapy. Most likely, you're here because you're feeling out of balance in some aspect of your life. You may be looking for better ways to cope with depression or anxiety, change patterns that lead to unhealthy behaviors or relationships, or heal from a difficult or traumatic experience. Therapy can help you gain insight about yourself, increase your sense of confidence, or help you explore a new life path with courage and intention. My hope is to provide support, tools, and encouragement to help you find greater balance, authenticity, and overall well-being.
There are many reasons people seek therapy. Most likely, you're here because you're feeling out of balance in some aspect of your life. You may be looking for better ways to cope with depression or anxiety, change patterns that lead to unhealthy behaviors or relationships, or heal from a difficult or traumatic experience. Therapy can help you gain insight about yourself, increase your sense of confidence, or help you explore a new life path with courage and intention. My hope is to provide support, tools, and encouragement to help you find greater balance, authenticity, and overall well-being.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a practice that focuses on young adults, adults, seniors, veterans, and first responders. I am also a United States Army Combat Veteran, and a father who knows what it is like to put other people's needs before your own. It takes time, exploration, and effort to learn a new way of looking at yourself. It takes time to see what is on the other side of the coin.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a practice that focuses on young adults, adults, seniors, veterans, and first responders. I am also a United States Army Combat Veteran, and a father who knows what it is like to put other people's needs before your own. It takes time, exploration, and effort to learn a new way of looking at yourself. It takes time to see what is on the other side of the coin.
The path to living the life you want begins where courage and fear meet. When we are low in courage and high in fear we feel unsettled, busied, strained and eventually-void of hope. The thought that life will get better or that we will feel better becomes hijacked by the void. Our day to day begins to feel meaningless. This absence of meaning can be experienced as emptiness, sadness, loneliness, despair and misery. It can also be experienced as restlessness, irritability, avoidance, stomachaches, headaches and illness. These experiences drive our thoughts, beliefs, decisions and behaviors and can lead to mental and physical decline.
The path to living the life you want begins where courage and fear meet. When we are low in courage and high in fear we feel unsettled, busied, strained and eventually-void of hope. The thought that life will get better or that we will feel better becomes hijacked by the void. Our day to day begins to feel meaningless. This absence of meaning can be experienced as emptiness, sadness, loneliness, despair and misery. It can also be experienced as restlessness, irritability, avoidance, stomachaches, headaches and illness. These experiences drive our thoughts, beliefs, decisions and behaviors and can lead to mental and physical decline.
As an EMDR certified psychotherapist, my ideal client is someone who has been carrying the weight of past trauma—perhaps you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your own sense of safety/self. You may seek relief from intrusive memories, emotional numbness, or anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, depression,PTSD that holds you back in your daily life. Is your goal to reclaim empowerment, rediscover your sense of worth, and build meaningful, connected relationships? I am deeply committed to guiding you through this process, so you can live with resilience, clarity, and hope for the future.
As an EMDR certified psychotherapist, my ideal client is someone who has been carrying the weight of past trauma—perhaps you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your own sense of safety/self. You may seek relief from intrusive memories, emotional numbness, or anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, depression,PTSD that holds you back in your daily life. Is your goal to reclaim empowerment, rediscover your sense of worth, and build meaningful, connected relationships? I am deeply committed to guiding you through this process, so you can live with resilience, clarity, and hope for the future.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Level 3 IFSI-trained therapist, I specialize in helping individuals navigate their inner worlds with curiosity rather than judgment. By identifying and unburdening the different 'parts' of your personality, we work together to cultivate Self-energy. My goal is to help you move through life with a grounded sense of calm, confidence, and creative clarity.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Level 3 IFSI-trained therapist, I specialize in helping individuals navigate their inner worlds with curiosity rather than judgment. By identifying and unburdening the different 'parts' of your personality, we work together to cultivate Self-energy. My goal is to help you move through life with a grounded sense of calm, confidence, and creative clarity.
Lauren Hayes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Ojai, CA 93023
Waitlist for new clients
Many teens and young women come to therapy when things feel like a lot - big changes, strong emotions, or questions about who they are and where they’re headed. You might be someone who feels deeply, thinks a lot, and notices more than others do. Maybe anxiety or perfectionism shows up, or you’re trying to understand your sensitivity in a fast-paced world.
I work primarily with young women, especially those navigating early adulthood and all the complexity that comes with it. I also support young women with ADHD, helping you better understand how your mind works, feel more balanced, and build confidence in your unique gifts.
Many teens and young women come to therapy when things feel like a lot - big changes, strong emotions, or questions about who they are and where they’re headed. You might be someone who feels deeply, thinks a lot, and notices more than others do. Maybe anxiety or perfectionism shows up, or you’re trying to understand your sensitivity in a fast-paced world.
I work primarily with young women, especially those navigating early adulthood and all the complexity that comes with it. I also support young women with ADHD, helping you better understand how your mind works, feel more balanced, and build confidence in your unique gifts.
Are you down on yourself, overwhelmed with the demands of life, with anxiety that you won’t or can’t measure up to others? Are you worried, angry or depressed about the state of the world today? Do you wonder what the point of it all is, how you fit into it, if you even do? Who are you, really? What’s the real purpose of your life, if there even is one? Life transitions, crises, or problems in relationships, family, work or school may have triggered these kind of questions or feelings. Or you may have grappled with these issues for most of your life. How can you find some peace or meaning in all of this confusion and distress?
Are you down on yourself, overwhelmed with the demands of life, with anxiety that you won’t or can’t measure up to others? Are you worried, angry or depressed about the state of the world today? Do you wonder what the point of it all is, how you fit into it, if you even do? Who are you, really? What’s the real purpose of your life, if there even is one? Life transitions, crises, or problems in relationships, family, work or school may have triggered these kind of questions or feelings. Or you may have grappled with these issues for most of your life. How can you find some peace or meaning in all of this confusion and distress?
Robyn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT, APCC, CCTP-II, NATC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that where there is life, there is always hope. Even though at times you may feel hope-less, there is always the possibility of renewal and creation of the kind of existence you wish for.
I believe that where there is life, there is always hope. Even though at times you may feel hope-less, there is always the possibility of renewal and creation of the kind of existence you wish for.
With the pace of life growing ever quicker, many people find themselves feeling lost or overwhelmed. Whether we are struggling to understand our own emotions, or how to shape a life that feels gratifying and safe, it can be challenging to move through uncertainty on our own. In therapy, we aim to understand the complexities of our experience and begin to shift the patterns that cause unnecessary suffering, making us feel stuck. As a therapist, I look to support you in recognizing your own clarity, insight, and strength.
With the pace of life growing ever quicker, many people find themselves feeling lost or overwhelmed. Whether we are struggling to understand our own emotions, or how to shape a life that feels gratifying and safe, it can be challenging to move through uncertainty on our own. In therapy, we aim to understand the complexities of our experience and begin to shift the patterns that cause unnecessary suffering, making us feel stuck. As a therapist, I look to support you in recognizing your own clarity, insight, and strength.
The foundation of my therapeutic approach is my firm belief that we are all human beings, that we are all doing the best we can, and we can all do better. And I include myself in this statement. I practice empathy, validation, and support toward change in our own behavior.
The foundation of my therapeutic approach is my firm belief that we are all human beings, that we are all doing the best we can, and we can all do better. And I include myself in this statement. I practice empathy, validation, and support toward change in our own behavior.
Want to learn how you can stop feeling so anxious or depressed, and feel more joy and less stress? Maybe you’ve had symptoms of anxiety, or panic attacks that seem to come from nowhere. Sleep problems. Losing motivation and focus. Obsessive thinking. Many people first try to get help by going to the doctor for medication. Others use alcohol or marijuana to cope. These may provide some relief, but they might not address the underlying issues. Or perhaps you are looking for help with a relationship issue. Are you experiencing an escalation of conflict, or feeling disconnected and drifting apart, or too focused on work or the kids?
Want to learn how you can stop feeling so anxious or depressed, and feel more joy and less stress? Maybe you’ve had symptoms of anxiety, or panic attacks that seem to come from nowhere. Sleep problems. Losing motivation and focus. Obsessive thinking. Many people first try to get help by going to the doctor for medication. Others use alcohol or marijuana to cope. These may provide some relief, but they might not address the underlying issues. Or perhaps you are looking for help with a relationship issue. Are you experiencing an escalation of conflict, or feeling disconnected and drifting apart, or too focused on work or the kids?
Therapy that honors your inner wisdom, quiet longings, and healing path. You don't have to carry it all alone. If you're feeling anxious, weary, or caught in patterns that no longer serve you, I offer a quiet, steady space to come home to yourself.
Therapy that honors your inner wisdom, quiet longings, and healing path. You don't have to carry it all alone. If you're feeling anxious, weary, or caught in patterns that no longer serve you, I offer a quiet, steady space to come home to yourself.
My name is, Claudia Villierme, M.Ed., MFT, & APCC. I extend a comfortable and warm approach to therapeutic session work. While topics within our session may be complex, I believe the process of building rapport, listening, reflecting, and brainstorming our options can be simple. By offering a combination of therapies (depending on your needs), I approach most clients with a trauma-informed approach (understanding that most of us have had trauma and adversities in our past). I intend to build a rapport and a safe space where we can find a therapeutic approach for your care- as an individual.
My name is, Claudia Villierme, M.Ed., MFT, & APCC. I extend a comfortable and warm approach to therapeutic session work. While topics within our session may be complex, I believe the process of building rapport, listening, reflecting, and brainstorming our options can be simple. By offering a combination of therapies (depending on your needs), I approach most clients with a trauma-informed approach (understanding that most of us have had trauma and adversities in our past). I intend to build a rapport and a safe space where we can find a therapeutic approach for your care- as an individual.
Hi, I’m Dr. Melissa Mercedes, a licensed clinical psychologist. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or feel like your mental health is getting in the way of living the life you want, you’re not alone. My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself, heal, and find balance. I specialize in working with clients who are navigating trauma, PTSD, struggling with substance use, or dealing with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. I take a personalized, holistic approach to therapy. My work blends evidence-based techniques with mindfulness practices. Each technique guides you toward healing in a way that feels grounded and real.
Hi, I’m Dr. Melissa Mercedes, a licensed clinical psychologist. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or feel like your mental health is getting in the way of living the life you want, you’re not alone. My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself, heal, and find balance. I specialize in working with clients who are navigating trauma, PTSD, struggling with substance use, or dealing with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. I take a personalized, holistic approach to therapy. My work blends evidence-based techniques with mindfulness practices. Each technique guides you toward healing in a way that feels grounded and real.
I am a supportive, empathic and solution oriented therapist allowing the client to be where they are in the present moment in a safe space to be vulnerable and explore their authentic self to elicit change in behaviors, thoughts and feelings.
I am a supportive, empathic and solution oriented therapist allowing the client to be where they are in the present moment in a safe space to be vulnerable and explore their authentic self to elicit change in behaviors, thoughts and feelings.
I honor your first step in seeking the extra support and guidance you may be desiring at this time. I can offer specific skills and strategies that strengthen your confidence in handling whatever life experiences you are encountering right now. And equally important, I offer a safe and compassionate space as you begin the path of exploration into yourself and your life goals.
I honor your first step in seeking the extra support and guidance you may be desiring at this time. I can offer specific skills and strategies that strengthen your confidence in handling whatever life experiences you are encountering right now. And equally important, I offer a safe and compassionate space as you begin the path of exploration into yourself and your life goals.
My name is Robert and it would be an honor to be your therapist. The biggest complaint that I hear from people about their previous experiences with therapy is that their therapist didn't DO anything. That's not me. I have a very active, solution-focused approach. Not only do I want to be there for you as an empathetic listener and learn to speak your emotional language, but I also want to help you take ACTION. To me, that means helping you identify the problem and find skills and strategies to make an immediate impact on your situation. My approach is down-to-earth and grounded in reality.
My name is Robert and it would be an honor to be your therapist. The biggest complaint that I hear from people about their previous experiences with therapy is that their therapist didn't DO anything. That's not me. I have a very active, solution-focused approach. Not only do I want to be there for you as an empathetic listener and learn to speak your emotional language, but I also want to help you take ACTION. To me, that means helping you identify the problem and find skills and strategies to make an immediate impact on your situation. My approach is down-to-earth and grounded in reality.
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Number of Therapists in 93023
100+
Average cost per session
$180
Therapists in 93023 who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 81% | Relationship Issues |
| 75% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 66% | Grief |
| 62% | Stress |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 74% | Aetna |
| 57% | Optum |
| 51% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 93023 see their clients
| 74% | In Person and Online | |
| 26% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 82% | Female | |
| 18% | Male |