Therapists in Visalia, CA

McDermott Counseling offers a modern, collaborative approach to therapy. Voted best Psychotherapy practice in Visalia 4 years in a row, we work with clients suffering from relationship concerns, family issues, trauma, conflict, depression, anxiety, sexuality, gender, blended families, anger management, and much more. We specialize in individual, couples, and family therapy as well as child and adolescent therapy. We work to provide you excellent service, a welcoming environment and solutions to your unique situation. We offer evening and weekend appointments and can often get you an appointment within the week.

The therapists at MindDivers offer a full range of therapeutic services, much like our Clovis location at Achievements Unlimited. Whether it is a feeling of depression or bothersome anxiety that is difficult to control, children’s issues, or problems in your relationship or sex life, our staff has you covered. We care about you and your concerns so that you can come up for air and regain clarity and calmness in your life. We at MindDivers appreciate humor and compassion while exploring the depths with you.

Hello and welcome. You have taken the first step in an exciting and rewarding journey to understand and heal from issues which can keep you from your fullest happiness. Together we will embark on a partnership to explore who you are, and why you make the choices you do. Although I treat many different issues, my biggest passions are healing wounds from childhood sexual abuse, working with mood disorders, and helping find a healthy balance in daily life.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and earned a Masters of Arts in Marriage, Family, Child Counseling and a Masters of Divinity with an emphasis in New Testament Theology from Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary. My Masters work in traumatic stress has led me to specialize in Trauma and PTSD in both adults and children as well as post graduate study in neurophysiology.

My work with clients for over 29 years has allowed me to be part of a special journey with each person, couple, and family. My experience in serving as a psychotherapist, with multiple ages, socioeconomic, and culturally diverse clients has allowed me to learn how clients have needs and life goals, which are part of their life journey. I work with clients to identify who is writing their story in positive and adverse ways, which causes them to be 'stuck', wounded, or lost. During the therapy process, we explore skills and/or deep healing to assist them in moving toward healthier experiences, relationships, and living with purpose.

I am here to help you embody a way of being that you are nurtured by. Pain and loss are a part of life, and my work gives you a space to share and process your story, make meaning in the face of suffering, and move toward healing and growth. We all get stuck; in overwhelming emotions, unwanted behaviors, and destructive patterns in relationships.

Are you having difficulty with depression? Do you find less satisfaction in activities you once enjoyed? Are you having difficulty in your relationships? Are you concerned about the amount to time you, or someone you care about spends viewing pornography? I believe that you have within you the ability to heal. I also know that there are many times when it seems that life is too hard to face your problems alone.

I take an integrative approach which tailors’ psychotherapy with clients’ needs. I draw from my experience; take a client-centered approach; use evidence-based practices which is grounded in research to foster change; use a systemic approach which explores families and those who are engaged in the relationship to foster healing and personal goal setting. I also specialize in psychological evaluations for immigration cases. If you have a need for evaluations, I’d welcome hearing from you. With my approach I tailor the assessment to the particular needs of each case.

Dr. Deanna Mercado is a Clinical Psychologist and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.She is a first-generation Latina, bilingual clinician with over 18 years of experience in the field of behavioral health. Her background encompuses treating individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, correctional mental health services for incarcerated youth and adults, crisis management, psychological testing services, educational and corporate psychology.

I'm committed to helping you reach your mental health goals in harmony with your physical and spiritual life goals. I provide professional therapeutic mental health services, support, and referrals in order to support you in increasing the quality of your life, step by step. I also believe the process of therapy doesn't have to be a mystery; I work to ensure the process is clear and you are comfortable with the treatment plan. Change is possible, I've seen it over and over. People are capable of being exactly who they are purposed to be.

As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California, I bring 15+ years of experience in counseling individuals and family members of all ages 2 – 103 with various ethnic, gender, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds. I have provided mental health counseling services in various settings – K-12 schools, colleges/universities, non-profit/for-profit, in-home/residential settings, and in private practice, both on and offline in English & Vietnamese.

Footsteps is made up of skilled multicultural behavioral health professionals who are dedicated to the service of others and helping each unique individual reach their fullest potential. We partner with you to develop the skills needed to succeed.

I'm an Emotionally Focused Therapist. Whether I am engaging with a couple, a family or an individual, I feel incredibly honored to be that person my clients have chosen to help guide them thru their journey to become more connected to themselves and the other important persons in their lives. I'm constantly awed to see the peace, joy and love of life that clients gain as they go thru the process of Emotionally Focused Therapy under my guidance.

Mental health issues don’t always show up in obvious ways, and we often overlook them or power through because we have to function, attend to responsibilities, get things done. But we struggle and feel off. Many times we suffer in silence. I feel privileged to be able to join with individuals as they work toward positive change and healing in their lives. My specialty areas include: trauma resolution; adjusting to significant life transitions and stressors; managing anxiety and depression. I’d love to walk with you through the next chapter of your life as you increase self-awareness, and learn new ways to grow and thrive.

Sometimes, you just need some support. Life is full of challenges, but you don’t have to face them all alone. That’s what I am here to do: help you overcome stress, depression, anxiety, and any other issues that may be inhibiting your mental health, relationships, and success. I have been a therapist for almost 10 years now, and I have worked with a large range of clients: from individuals of all ages, to couples, to families.