Therapists in California
Jeanette Abney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, SAP
Verified Verified
Oceanside, CA 92058 (Online Only)
I am the owner of two out patient counseling centers providing services to adults, teen and children. Services include mental health, individual, family, couples counseling, crisis intervention, substance abuse, SAP Assessments, addictive behaviors, domestic violence, anger management, parenting, co-parenting, marital, pre-marital counseling and other court or probation approved services. I have knowledge of Military Culture. I conduct groups, workshops, educational training and family interventions. I provide services in Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Murrieta and Oceanside, CA. I also provide telehealth services.
I am the owner of two out patient counseling centers providing services to adults, teen and children. Services include mental health, individual, family, couples counseling, crisis intervention, substance abuse, SAP Assessments, addictive behaviors, domestic violence, anger management, parenting, co-parenting, marital, pre-marital counseling and other court or probation approved services. I have knowledge of Military Culture. I conduct groups, workshops, educational training and family interventions. I provide services in Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Murrieta and Oceanside, CA. I also provide telehealth services.
Crystal Barrera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94122 (Online Only)
I offer services to adults, teen, children, couples and families.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who has a passion for helping clients develop a better understanding of themselves and their lives. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and provide a culturally sensitive environment.
I offer services to adults, teen, children, couples and families.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who has a passion for helping clients develop a better understanding of themselves and their lives. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and provide a culturally sensitive environment.
Daniel Zacarias Messiter
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Waitlist for new clients
He specializes in teen issues, grief, depression and anxiety.
Life is like a river of emotions, and sometimes the current can become unpredictable and overwhelming. Navigating this river can be exhausting, and when we try to block the flow, pressure builds, and builds and until it feels like there is too much to face alone. You do not have to navigate your river alone. Daniel creates a safe and welcoming environment for his clients to relieve stress, tension and learn new tools to aid in emotional navigation. His approach is client-centered, focusing on the depth of your experiences, to finding new insight and resolution to the difficulties in your life.
He specializes in teen issues, grief, depression and anxiety.
Life is like a river of emotions, and sometimes the current can become unpredictable and overwhelming. Navigating this river can be exhausting, and when we try to block the flow, pressure builds, and builds and until it feels like there is too much to face alone. You do not have to navigate your river alone. Daniel creates a safe and welcoming environment for his clients to relieve stress, tension and learn new tools to aid in emotional navigation. His approach is client-centered, focusing on the depth of your experiences, to finding new insight and resolution to the difficulties in your life.
Taelyr Patton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Pablo, CA 94806
As a teen I worked with foster youth who shared their stories of abandonment, loneliness, and trauma. As a kid myself I didn't fully know how to support besides listening and comfort. I never wanted to feel that helpless when helping a fellow human being again so I became a therapist. Watching people heal and having the privilege of being a part of their journey has been my greatest joy as a therapist.
As a teen I worked with foster youth who shared their stories of abandonment, loneliness, and trauma. As a kid myself I didn't fully know how to support besides listening and comfort. I never wanted to feel that helpless when helping a fellow human being again so I became a therapist. Watching people heal and having the privilege of being a part of their journey has been my greatest joy as a therapist.
Inna Kuchmenko
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95124 (Online Only)
Whatever brings you to therapy -- be that a painful breakup, a recent loss of a parent, a birth of a baby, a decision to marry or leave a partner, a difficulty connecting with your teen, worry and anxiety about your health, or difficulty in your intimate relationship - I am here to help you make sense of it, deliberately, with much self-love and compassion.
Carl Jung said: “It is what you are that heals, not what you know”. The journey of self-discovery is exactly that – getting to know and deeply appreciating your true and authentic self, even when that essence may be covered by trauma, hardship and suffering. It is this uncovering that many who experience psychotherapy to be transformative and healing refer to as a “re-birth”, a coming home to and an unfolding of who you truly are. Engaging in the process of self-inquiry can be a rewarding and even a life-changing experience, especially in the presence of an empathic and compassionate other.
Whatever brings you to therapy -- be that a painful breakup, a recent loss of a parent, a birth of a baby, a decision to marry or leave a partner, a difficulty connecting with your teen, worry and anxiety about your health, or difficulty in your intimate relationship - I am here to help you make sense of it, deliberately, with much self-love and compassion.
Carl Jung said: “It is what you are that heals, not what you know”. The journey of self-discovery is exactly that – getting to know and deeply appreciating your true and authentic self, even when that essence may be covered by trauma, hardship and suffering. It is this uncovering that many who experience psychotherapy to be transformative and healing refer to as a “re-birth”, a coming home to and an unfolding of who you truly are. Engaging in the process of self-inquiry can be a rewarding and even a life-changing experience, especially in the presence of an empathic and compassionate other.
Dr. Melanie A Greenberg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
You are an adult, teen or couple dealing with trauma, life transition, grief, anxiety, relationship strain or emotional pain from your past or present. Old coping strategies no longer work and you feel stuck, indecisive, scared, or angry. An uplifting, experienced therapist, I have brain science expertise and am trauma-informed. I will help you find hope and new perspectives, face your fears, overcome self-limiting beliefs, stop avoiding and be proactive. I seek to help you move from shame to self-compassion, from self-doubt to clarity, from insecurity to empowered self-expression, from over-reactivity to clarity & mindful wisdom.
You are an adult, teen or couple dealing with trauma, life transition, grief, anxiety, relationship strain or emotional pain from your past or present. Old coping strategies no longer work and you feel stuck, indecisive, scared, or angry. An uplifting, experienced therapist, I have brain science expertise and am trauma-informed. I will help you find hope and new perspectives, face your fears, overcome self-limiting beliefs, stop avoiding and be proactive. I seek to help you move from shame to self-compassion, from self-doubt to clarity, from insecurity to empowered self-expression, from over-reactivity to clarity & mindful wisdom.
Scott Nelson Phd Lmft
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mill Valley, CA 94941 (Online Only)
Merchant seaman-age 16, started a teen program in San Quentin-17, in-patient psychiatry, Marin General Hospital at age 19, visited 25 countries, adolescent in-patient McAuley Neuropsychiatric-11 years starting at 22, Ph.
Practicing in Colorado and California. After more than 50 years in a variety of capacities in the mental health field. I enjoy working with just about anyone that comes through my door. I am always amazed and honored by the wide variety of individuals that enter my office. My strengths are working with adolescents, adults, and couples with all kinds of issues and concerns. I have a long history of working with men covering a wide array of concerns. An important focus of my work over the past 40 years has been work with intimate partners and couples in which one or both are survivors of trauma/abuse.
Merchant seaman-age 16, started a teen program in San Quentin-17, in-patient psychiatry, Marin General Hospital at age 19, visited 25 countries, adolescent in-patient McAuley Neuropsychiatric-11 years starting at 22, Ph.
Practicing in Colorado and California. After more than 50 years in a variety of capacities in the mental health field. I enjoy working with just about anyone that comes through my door. I am always amazed and honored by the wide variety of individuals that enter my office. My strengths are working with adolescents, adults, and couples with all kinds of issues and concerns. I have a long history of working with men covering a wide array of concerns. An important focus of my work over the past 40 years has been work with intimate partners and couples in which one or both are survivors of trauma/abuse.
Relationship Society - Couples Telehealth
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carlsbad, CA 92008 (Online Only)
The Relationship Society provides trauma-informed relationship psychotherapy methods and models from our office to virtual reality to video and tele-health to create safe conversations to treat Complex-PTS and PTS (Trauma) within the context of a couple/family environment. We work best with couples, individuals, military, veterans, first responder's and those who "rage against the dying of the light!"
The Relationship Society provides trauma-informed relationship psychotherapy methods and models from our office to virtual reality to video and tele-health to create safe conversations to treat Complex-PTS and PTS (Trauma) within the context of a couple/family environment. We work best with couples, individuals, military, veterans, first responder's and those who "rage against the dying of the light!"
Ruth Cohn
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
I don't have a specific client that is "ideal" as every client has their own unique history and backstory. I definitely look forward to meeting with people who are interested in self-growth but I also enjoy helping people get to the point to where the may be ready to work on their self-growth. If you are reading this, you would probably be the ideal client since you have taken the first step in just having that thought in your head about maybe it is time to give yourself the love you give to others and focusing on yourself.
I don't have a specific client that is "ideal" as every client has their own unique history and backstory. I definitely look forward to meeting with people who are interested in self-growth but I also enjoy helping people get to the point to where the may be ready to work on their self-growth. If you are reading this, you would probably be the ideal client since you have taken the first step in just having that thought in your head about maybe it is time to give yourself the love you give to others and focusing on yourself.
Sophia Shu Wang
MA, MT-BC, ADHD-CC, CCTP-I, CCBT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94110
Through my 10 years of experience working with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds from NYC to SF, I developed a very collaborative approach, which includes but not limited to humanistic, psychodynamic, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral. I integrate creative modality with practical CBT, ACT, Trauma Informed Therapy, and Coaching to reach the best outcome for each individual. I help my clients connect with purpose, passion, and community to go from managing difficult times to thriving and living life fully.
Through my 10 years of experience working with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds from NYC to SF, I developed a very collaborative approach, which includes but not limited to humanistic, psychodynamic, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral. I integrate creative modality with practical CBT, ACT, Trauma Informed Therapy, and Coaching to reach the best outcome for each individual. I help my clients connect with purpose, passion, and community to go from managing difficult times to thriving and living life fully.
Advanced Psychological Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, DrPH, MBA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (Online Only)
With more than 15 years of counseling experience, my passion is to help you regain your voice and maintain your health. Together we’ll work to get to the root of your concerns, then empower you with the right tools to attain the personal growth you desire. I use a preventative approach, combining my specialized training in lifestyle medicine, clinical nutrition, psychotherapy, and sports medicine to help you get your life back. Whether you’re looking for guidance through a challenging situation or you’re just ready to move in a new direction in your life, it would be my honor to journey with you to achieve your goals.
With more than 15 years of counseling experience, my passion is to help you regain your voice and maintain your health. Together we’ll work to get to the root of your concerns, then empower you with the right tools to attain the personal growth you desire. I use a preventative approach, combining my specialized training in lifestyle medicine, clinical nutrition, psychotherapy, and sports medicine to help you get your life back. Whether you’re looking for guidance through a challenging situation or you’re just ready to move in a new direction in your life, it would be my honor to journey with you to achieve your goals.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90034 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adults whom are struggling with an array of mental health needs and relational impairments related to trauma, anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, addiction, anger/aggression, interpersonal conflict, life transitions, self-esteem, and motivation. I am committed to providing my clients with a safe space to explore their inner experience(s) and the impact it has on their current functioning and overall well-being.
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Farah Ragan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92614
Clients dealing with anxiety, depression, substance abuse and relationship issues. Helping people who wish to become better versions of themselves and improve interactions with others.
Clients dealing with anxiety, depression, substance abuse and relationship issues. Helping people who wish to become better versions of themselves and improve interactions with others.
Susan Kantharia
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Anaheim, CA 92807
I partner with individuals stuck in unhealthy patterns, self-defeating behaviors, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, relational issues, co-dependency, depression and trauma. I utilize evidence-based therapy alongside creating grace filled environment. I strive to develop a trustworthy therapeutic relationship where you can get the safe space to explore and make sense of your thoughts, feelings and emotions. My style is calm, compassionate and solution-based where I provide acceptance and non-judgmental support.
I partner with individuals stuck in unhealthy patterns, self-defeating behaviors, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, relational issues, co-dependency, depression and trauma. I utilize evidence-based therapy alongside creating grace filled environment. I strive to develop a trustworthy therapeutic relationship where you can get the safe space to explore and make sense of your thoughts, feelings and emotions. My style is calm, compassionate and solution-based where I provide acceptance and non-judgmental support.
Dina Parvaneh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90046
"Out beyond ideas of wrong doing and right doing there is a field. I'll meet you there." Rumi. I have over 15 years of experience dealing with individuals, couples, groups in various issues. The heart of my work is to assist you to live an emotionally authentic life in relationship to yourself and others. In the process of discovering your true self you will learn how certain emotions, behaviors and beliefs have affected your life and your relationships and you will become empowered to make important changes. My style is warm, non-judgmental and at the same time direct and confrontative.
"Out beyond ideas of wrong doing and right doing there is a field. I'll meet you there." Rumi. I have over 15 years of experience dealing with individuals, couples, groups in various issues. The heart of my work is to assist you to live an emotionally authentic life in relationship to yourself and others. In the process of discovering your true self you will learn how certain emotions, behaviors and beliefs have affected your life and your relationships and you will become empowered to make important changes. My style is warm, non-judgmental and at the same time direct and confrontative.
Sankofa Holistic Counseling - Teletherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Folsom, CA 95630 (Online Only)
“You get in life what you have the courage to ask for.” My clinical experience includes working with adults, children, adolescents or families who are struggling with challenging behaviors, toxic relationships and/or complex emotions. These struggles can cause profound sadness that physically hurts inside of you. I specialize in flushing out negative thought patterns and working through traumatic experiences that keeps individuals, families and couples feeling struck in an emotional vortex and trapped in recycling toxic behaviors. By working together, we can unlock your courage to ask. Everything you need to heal is inside of you!
“You get in life what you have the courage to ask for.” My clinical experience includes working with adults, children, adolescents or families who are struggling with challenging behaviors, toxic relationships and/or complex emotions. These struggles can cause profound sadness that physically hurts inside of you. I specialize in flushing out negative thought patterns and working through traumatic experiences that keeps individuals, families and couples feeling struck in an emotional vortex and trapped in recycling toxic behaviors. By working together, we can unlock your courage to ask. Everything you need to heal is inside of you!
Joe Stiteler
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Burbank, CA 91505
I specialize in working with couples and gravitate especially towards high-conflict couples. Relationships are the foundation of our daily lives and romantic partnerships can easily end up the centerpiece for our fulfillment, growth, and vitality. In any longer term pairing, there will be moments of turbulence, doubt, and even contempt - but with increased understanding and heightened communication, a couple can reach a level of secure functioning that allows space for both partners to find happiness in the relationship.
I specialize in working with couples and gravitate especially towards high-conflict couples. Relationships are the foundation of our daily lives and romantic partnerships can easily end up the centerpiece for our fulfillment, growth, and vitality. In any longer term pairing, there will be moments of turbulence, doubt, and even contempt - but with increased understanding and heightened communication, a couple can reach a level of secure functioning that allows space for both partners to find happiness in the relationship.
Elinor Jewett
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90401
I work with individuals, couples and families to relieve depression, anxiety, conflict and address overwhelming life issues. I understand feeling lost and alone. We can guide you on a discovery of meaning and purpose. Happiness is deserved and within our power. I can help you form and grow relationships where you feel loved, comforted and seen. We can address family conflict, emotional distance and build a life-long partnership with children, parents and partners. I can support you with life transitions like employment changes and personal loss to reclaim your dreams. Every day matters. Change is constant and ours to direct.
I work with individuals, couples and families to relieve depression, anxiety, conflict and address overwhelming life issues. I understand feeling lost and alone. We can guide you on a discovery of meaning and purpose. Happiness is deserved and within our power. I can help you form and grow relationships where you feel loved, comforted and seen. We can address family conflict, emotional distance and build a life-long partnership with children, parents and partners. I can support you with life transitions like employment changes and personal loss to reclaim your dreams. Every day matters. Change is constant and ours to direct.
Hannah Joy Tamezoujt
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Berkeley, CA 94705
Note: I am only accepting couples at this time. The clients I work with often seek to address the root of their challenges, rather than quiet the symptoms. Through somatic and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy I support clients in getting to that root, and building a firm foundation for wellbeing. If you are coming to therapy as a couple, I will support you in paying attention to the nonverbal behaviors that may be contributing to painful dynamics of disconnection. I will also invite you to take practices you find helpful from our sessions into your daily life.
Note: I am only accepting couples at this time. The clients I work with often seek to address the root of their challenges, rather than quiet the symptoms. Through somatic and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy I support clients in getting to that root, and building a firm foundation for wellbeing. If you are coming to therapy as a couple, I will support you in paying attention to the nonverbal behaviors that may be contributing to painful dynamics of disconnection. I will also invite you to take practices you find helpful from our sessions into your daily life.
Kaleo Kalani Kaluhiwa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Are you in emotional pain, numbed out, or in conflict and want to change that? We all learn patterns of relating to ourselves, others, and the world that may no longer work. This can show up as relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, grief, emptiness, confusion, or a lack of direction and meaning. I help folks experience more ease, joy, connection and the ability to live the life of their dreams. I am a relational therapist, curious and compassionate. I facilitate exploration, healing and growth, as we uncover your powerful, authentic self from which you are able to live your best life and contribute your unique gifts.
Are you in emotional pain, numbed out, or in conflict and want to change that? We all learn patterns of relating to ourselves, others, and the world that may no longer work. This can show up as relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, grief, emptiness, confusion, or a lack of direction and meaning. I help folks experience more ease, joy, connection and the ability to live the life of their dreams. I am a relational therapist, curious and compassionate. I facilitate exploration, healing and growth, as we uncover your powerful, authentic self from which you are able to live your best life and contribute your unique gifts.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.