Therapists in 93257
As a compassionate perinatal therapist and maternal mental health specialist, I offer a welcoming and supportive environment where we embark on your path to wellness. You've taken the courageous first step by seeking postpartum support and treatment, and I'm here to guide you through this transformative time. My passion is helping women navigating Perinatal Mental Health issues, from fertility challenges to the postpartum period. If you're a new mom, an expecting mom, or hoping to conceive, building your postpartum support team is vital – it's never too late to start your maternal mental health journey. Let's connect!
As a compassionate perinatal therapist and maternal mental health specialist, I offer a welcoming and supportive environment where we embark on your path to wellness. You've taken the courageous first step by seeking postpartum support and treatment, and I'm here to guide you through this transformative time. My passion is helping women navigating Perinatal Mental Health issues, from fertility challenges to the postpartum period. If you're a new mom, an expecting mom, or hoping to conceive, building your postpartum support team is vital – it's never too late to start your maternal mental health journey. Let's connect!
I work with Individuals, Couples and Families experiencing struggles and conflict with thier interpersonal relationships. I have experience with grief and loss issues, infidelity, and substance relapse prevention. Communication and compromise are hallmarks of successful relationships. For couples; passion, friendship and commitment signal success. Learn how to grow in your relationships.
I work with Individuals, Couples and Families experiencing struggles and conflict with thier interpersonal relationships. I have experience with grief and loss issues, infidelity, and substance relapse prevention. Communication and compromise are hallmarks of successful relationships. For couples; passion, friendship and commitment signal success. Learn how to grow in your relationships.
Starting therapy is a courageous step, and I want to commend you for considering this part of your healing journey. I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion, insight, and support. With a background as both a clinical mental health counselor and pastoral leader, I specialize in helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, faith-based struggles, and life transitions. My approach is client-centered and trauma-informed, grounded in creating a safe and respectful space where your voice is heard and your goals matter. Every session is tailored to your unique story—spiritually, emotionally, and personally.
Starting therapy is a courageous step, and I want to commend you for considering this part of your healing journey. I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion, insight, and support. With a background as both a clinical mental health counselor and pastoral leader, I specialize in helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, faith-based struggles, and life transitions. My approach is client-centered and trauma-informed, grounded in creating a safe and respectful space where your voice is heard and your goals matter. Every session is tailored to your unique story—spiritually, emotionally, and personally.
Life can feel like an uphill battle when you’re carrying the weight of past hurts or the constant hum of anxiety. If you find yourself feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the person you want to be, please know that you don’t have to navigate this alone. I provide a warm, non-judgmental space where we can explore your story together. My goal is to help you feel truly heard and understood as we work toward healing and rediscovering your internal strength. You deserve a life that feels balanced and authentic to who you are.
Life can feel like an uphill battle when you’re carrying the weight of past hurts or the constant hum of anxiety. If you find yourself feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the person you want to be, please know that you don’t have to navigate this alone. I provide a warm, non-judgmental space where we can explore your story together. My goal is to help you feel truly heard and understood as we work toward healing and rediscovering your internal strength. You deserve a life that feels balanced and authentic to who you are.
Adults: Feel out of control or disconnected from yourself or others? Are you overwhelmed, anxious, or alone? Is life slipping from your hands or just passing you by?
Therapy can help you rediscover a sense of control and find relief from trauma that often includes pain, childhood hurts, abandonment, judgment, hurt, shame, depression, and emptiness.
Children: I genuinely enjoy supporting children, tweens, and teens through their emotional journeys. With patience and dedication, I guide young people to express and navigate their "big emotions" using movement and creative arts as powerful storytelling tools.
Adults: Feel out of control or disconnected from yourself or others? Are you overwhelmed, anxious, or alone? Is life slipping from your hands or just passing you by?
Therapy can help you rediscover a sense of control and find relief from trauma that often includes pain, childhood hurts, abandonment, judgment, hurt, shame, depression, and emptiness.
Children: I genuinely enjoy supporting children, tweens, and teens through their emotional journeys. With patience and dedication, I guide young people to express and navigate their "big emotions" using movement and creative arts as powerful storytelling tools.
Catalina Cardenas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Porterville, CA 93257
Waitlist for new clients
You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up in the morning and understand your own story. I believe you really can have a life of abundance, peace, life, and joy. Life is too short to surrender to sadness, hold grudges, be anxious, and/or be angry all the time. No matter where you are, my role is to listen, validate, and highlight your strengths to help increase self-efficacy. Let me help you want to be free of emotional pain and able to deal and find meaning and purpose to life.
You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up in the morning and understand your own story. I believe you really can have a life of abundance, peace, life, and joy. Life is too short to surrender to sadness, hold grudges, be anxious, and/or be angry all the time. No matter where you are, my role is to listen, validate, and highlight your strengths to help increase self-efficacy. Let me help you want to be free of emotional pain and able to deal and find meaning and purpose to life.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for supporting clients as they navigate strong emotions. Life can be overwhelming, and no one should have to face it alone.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for supporting clients as they navigate strong emotions. Life can be overwhelming, and no one should have to face it alone.
Hi! My name is Virginia and I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with 6 years of experience in providing mental health and case management services to adults, adolescents, and the elderly. I have provided individual and group therapy to patients within the community mental health agencies, hospitals, and prisons. I have a passion for working with diverse and multicultural populations. I believe everyone has a unique story, journey, and life experience that needs to be shared and I strive to create a safe and comfortable environment to explore and express that story.
Hi! My name is Virginia and I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with 6 years of experience in providing mental health and case management services to adults, adolescents, and the elderly. I have provided individual and group therapy to patients within the community mental health agencies, hospitals, and prisons. I have a passion for working with diverse and multicultural populations. I believe everyone has a unique story, journey, and life experience that needs to be shared and I strive to create a safe and comfortable environment to explore and express that story.
Thank you for your interest in me as your future therapist. It has always been my passion to help others and guide them towards healing. I make every effort to help my clients move forward from what may be troubling them. I enjoy working with all ages and focus on developing a relationship that will be supportive and transformative. I speak directly and highlight thoughts and behaviors as we speak in the therapy session so my client can begin to recognize obstacles within themselves that could be contributing to their difficulties.
Thank you for your interest in me as your future therapist. It has always been my passion to help others and guide them towards healing. I make every effort to help my clients move forward from what may be troubling them. I enjoy working with all ages and focus on developing a relationship that will be supportive and transformative. I speak directly and highlight thoughts and behaviors as we speak in the therapy session so my client can begin to recognize obstacles within themselves that could be contributing to their difficulties.
Anxiety, depression, illness, feeling stuck, worry, fear, and other symptoms are the soul's attempt to point us in the right direction towards feeling fully alive. I am passionate about helping people heal from their past experiences or repetitive patterns which no longer serve a purpose and distance them from their authentic selves. I help people who are healing from Lyme and /or coinfections, mold, or environmental toxins.
Anxiety, depression, illness, feeling stuck, worry, fear, and other symptoms are the soul's attempt to point us in the right direction towards feeling fully alive. I am passionate about helping people heal from their past experiences or repetitive patterns which no longer serve a purpose and distance them from their authentic selves. I help people who are healing from Lyme and /or coinfections, mold, or environmental toxins.
Are you looking for a change, support, or guidance? Are you ready to move forward and focus on a healthier version of yourself? I am here to help you take the next step to address any life stressors that may be causing you to need additional support. Everyone is on their journey, and therapy is a great way to help navigate and create your path to wellness. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I have been practicing for 7+ years in the state of California. I am here to assist you in managing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, substance abuse, or any other mental health disorder you may be dealing with at the time.
Are you looking for a change, support, or guidance? Are you ready to move forward and focus on a healthier version of yourself? I am here to help you take the next step to address any life stressors that may be causing you to need additional support. Everyone is on their journey, and therapy is a great way to help navigate and create your path to wellness. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I have been practicing for 7+ years in the state of California. I am here to assist you in managing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, substance abuse, or any other mental health disorder you may be dealing with at the time.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 138424) in California. I'm looking forward to meeting you and creating a healing relationship. When life gets difficult you need someone who can truly listen and understand what is needed in that moment. As a therapist, I am direct yet sensitive, giving responses that are tailored towards healing and growth. I work with individuals, couples, teens, and families. I can work with a wide variety of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, addictions, and more.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 138424) in California. I'm looking forward to meeting you and creating a healing relationship. When life gets difficult you need someone who can truly listen and understand what is needed in that moment. As a therapist, I am direct yet sensitive, giving responses that are tailored towards healing and growth. I work with individuals, couples, teens, and families. I can work with a wide variety of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, addictions, and more.
Hello there. I am Alysha Hays, LCSW, Psychotherapist. I have worked with clients of all ages as a mental health therapist. Since 2011, I have been providing therapy to individuals, children, teens, adults, elderly, couples and families. My approach to therapy is client-centered. I focus on each person exactly where they are in their life, by helping them to gain perspective on their circumstances and gain the ability to take back control of their life. There is no judgment and each client will be welcomed and supported throughout their therapy journey.
Hello there. I am Alysha Hays, LCSW, Psychotherapist. I have worked with clients of all ages as a mental health therapist. Since 2011, I have been providing therapy to individuals, children, teens, adults, elderly, couples and families. My approach to therapy is client-centered. I focus on each person exactly where they are in their life, by helping them to gain perspective on their circumstances and gain the ability to take back control of their life. There is no judgment and each client will be welcomed and supported throughout their therapy journey.
You are capable of accomplishing anything you set your mind to, but you don’t have to do it alone. I’m a caring, empathetic, and passionate professional dedicated to helping individuals turn their challenges into opportunities for growth. I work with clients who are navigating self-doubt, life transitions, or seeking to build resilience and confidence. Together, we’ll create a personalized plan to help you reach your goals with support and understanding. If you're ready to take that first step, I’d love to connect and begin this journey with you.
You are capable of accomplishing anything you set your mind to, but you don’t have to do it alone. I’m a caring, empathetic, and passionate professional dedicated to helping individuals turn their challenges into opportunities for growth. I work with clients who are navigating self-doubt, life transitions, or seeking to build resilience and confidence. Together, we’ll create a personalized plan to help you reach your goals with support and understanding. If you're ready to take that first step, I’d love to connect and begin this journey with you.
Those I work alongside free themselves from chronic worry, emotional exhaustion, and relationship breakdowns. I help high-achieving individuals break patterns that keep them stuck—so they can thrive in their personal lives and relationships without guilt or burnout. With a blend of deep empathy and proven strategies, I guide clients toward lasting emotional clarity, stronger connections, and renewed purpose. If you’re ready to move beyond survival mode and into a life that actually feels good—let’s talk. Book your session today.
Those I work alongside free themselves from chronic worry, emotional exhaustion, and relationship breakdowns. I help high-achieving individuals break patterns that keep them stuck—so they can thrive in their personal lives and relationships without guilt or burnout. With a blend of deep empathy and proven strategies, I guide clients toward lasting emotional clarity, stronger connections, and renewed purpose. If you’re ready to move beyond survival mode and into a life that actually feels good—let’s talk. Book your session today.
Those I guide learn how to honor and support their own emotional needs while still maintaining meaningful, connected relationships. I help individuals build the inner strength and self-awareness necessary to set healthy boundaries, express themselves authentically, and nurture connection—not at the cost of their well-being, but in alignment with it. Through this work, they discover that caring for themselves and staying connected to others are not mutually exclusive, but deeply complementary.
Those I guide learn how to honor and support their own emotional needs while still maintaining meaningful, connected relationships. I help individuals build the inner strength and self-awareness necessary to set healthy boundaries, express themselves authentically, and nurture connection—not at the cost of their well-being, but in alignment with it. Through this work, they discover that caring for themselves and staying connected to others are not mutually exclusive, but deeply complementary.
Have you ever felt stuck, defeated, or as though you were just going through the motions? Has the line between stressful and overwhelming become blurry? Help may only be a few clicks away! I work with teens, adults, and forensically-involved individuals who desire a supportive, non-judgmental ear. Together we will explore contributors to negative thoughts, stagnation, and problematic coping methods (like substance use or lashing out). I cannot promise that all of your problems will vanish, but I can assure you that I will support you and guide you toward improving your daily functioning and your overall quality of life.
Have you ever felt stuck, defeated, or as though you were just going through the motions? Has the line between stressful and overwhelming become blurry? Help may only be a few clicks away! I work with teens, adults, and forensically-involved individuals who desire a supportive, non-judgmental ear. Together we will explore contributors to negative thoughts, stagnation, and problematic coping methods (like substance use or lashing out). I cannot promise that all of your problems will vanish, but I can assure you that I will support you and guide you toward improving your daily functioning and your overall quality of life.
As your therapist, I wear many hats—confidant, educator, and guide—attuned to your unique experiences and aspirations, supporting your healing, resilience, and growth. I recognize each individual within the context of their cultural and societal upbringing, understanding how these shape identities. My approach is collaborative, incorporating challenges, therapeutic exercises, and self-discovery to help you evolve. Together, we will explore, grow, and navigate your journey toward healing and fulfillment.
As your therapist, I wear many hats—confidant, educator, and guide—attuned to your unique experiences and aspirations, supporting your healing, resilience, and growth. I recognize each individual within the context of their cultural and societal upbringing, understanding how these shape identities. My approach is collaborative, incorporating challenges, therapeutic exercises, and self-discovery to help you evolve. Together, we will explore, grow, and navigate your journey toward healing and fulfillment.
People who work with me turn emotional overload into inner peace and relationship strength. I guide individuals and couples through the chaos of stress, conflict, and disconnection into a space of clarity, calm, and deep connection. With a compassionate yet results-driven approach, I help you break old patterns, build emotional resilience, and create lasting change. If you're ready to stop surviving and start thriving—emotionally and relationally—book your free consultation today. Let's start your transformation.
People who work with me turn emotional overload into inner peace and relationship strength. I guide individuals and couples through the chaos of stress, conflict, and disconnection into a space of clarity, calm, and deep connection. With a compassionate yet results-driven approach, I help you break old patterns, build emotional resilience, and create lasting change. If you're ready to stop surviving and start thriving—emotionally and relationally—book your free consultation today. Let's start your transformation.
Let’s take charge of your journey toward personal growth and self-determination. I’m here to help you uncover your unique strengths, build confidence, and overcome life’s challenges. Together, we’ll turn insight into action and create real, lasting change. Book an appointment today and start transforming your potential into results—you have the power, and I’ll help you harness it.
Let’s take charge of your journey toward personal growth and self-determination. I’m here to help you uncover your unique strengths, build confidence, and overcome life’s challenges. Together, we’ll turn insight into action and create real, lasting change. Book an appointment today and start transforming your potential into results—you have the power, and I’ll help you harness it.
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Number of Therapists in 93257
70+
Average cost per session
$145
Therapists in 93257 who prioritize treating:
| 99% | Anxiety |
| 96% | Depression |
| 70% | Self Esteem |
| 67% | Relationship Issues |
| 67% | Stress |
| 66% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 64% | Grief |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 93% | Aetna |
| 83% | Anthem |
| 79% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 93257 see their clients
| 66% | Online Only | |
| 34% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 89% | Female | |
| 10% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |