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Mannya Sharma Acosta-Duque
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hesperia, CA 92345
My name is Mannya Sharma, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 4 years of experience in the field. I am passionate about providing empathic and unconditional support to individuals, couples, and families in their recovery. My expertise lies in treating a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and life transitions. I am committed to creating a safe and inclusive space for all clients, and I tailor my approach to meet each individual's unique needs and goals.
My name is Mannya Sharma, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 4 years of experience in the field. I am passionate about providing empathic and unconditional support to individuals, couples, and families in their recovery. My expertise lies in treating a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and life transitions. I am committed to creating a safe and inclusive space for all clients, and I tailor my approach to meet each individual's unique needs and goals.
(760) 478-5630 View (760) 478-5630
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Ascension Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hesperia, CA 92345
She specializes in treating anxiety, stress, life transitions, spiritual awakening, depression, anger, trauma and fears, using a variety of methods including mindfulness, exposure therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, & narrative therapy.
If you've slowed down and seem to have hit an emotional or mental slump, or just need help adjusting to changes in your life, therapy might help. Therapy can help many to examine their thoughts and patterns more mindfully so that they can make conscious change. Without proper insight, patterns can repeat and become habitual and automatic and one can feel as if their habitual thoughts and behaviors have more power than their inner will. Insight can be developed through making efforts to look at one's patterns and a therapist may be able to guide you in processes to be able to better notice such things.
She specializes in treating anxiety, stress, life transitions, spiritual awakening, depression, anger, trauma and fears, using a variety of methods including mindfulness, exposure therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, & narrative therapy.
If you've slowed down and seem to have hit an emotional or mental slump, or just need help adjusting to changes in your life, therapy might help. Therapy can help many to examine their thoughts and patterns more mindfully so that they can make conscious change. Without proper insight, patterns can repeat and become habitual and automatic and one can feel as if their habitual thoughts and behaviors have more power than their inner will. Insight can be developed through making efforts to look at one's patterns and a therapist may be able to guide you in processes to be able to better notice such things.
(760) 642-1514 View (760) 642-1514
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Hea Jin (Susan) Ko
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hesperia, CA 92345
Hello, thank you for visiting my page. My name is Susan Hea Jin Ko, and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I received my B.S. Psychology from Syracuse University and M.S. MFT from University of Southern California (USC). I specialize in working with Anxiety, Depression, and Life Stressors. I am a bilingual therapist (able to provide therapy in Korean and English). I attended and received many trainings in Anxiety and Depression Disorders and am comfortable treating those diagnoses in a professional way.
Hello, thank you for visiting my page. My name is Susan Hea Jin Ko, and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I received my B.S. Psychology from Syracuse University and M.S. MFT from University of Southern California (USC). I specialize in working with Anxiety, Depression, and Life Stressors. I am a bilingual therapist (able to provide therapy in Korean and English). I attended and received many trainings in Anxiety and Depression Disorders and am comfortable treating those diagnoses in a professional way.
(760) 678-1929 View (760) 678-1929
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Christine Trigeiro
Psychologist, Psy
Verified Verified
Hesperia, CA 92345
We also examine current difficulties you may be facing in motivation, relationships, sleep or eating problems, anxiety in a wide range of situations and degrees, and struggles with depression and low mood that negatively impact functioning with family, friends, your job, or simply being able to enjoy your life.
As a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, I offer an individualized combination of person-centered therapy with practical techniques, such as cognitive behavior therapy, for improving your mental and emotional life and daily function. In person-centered therapy, the basic idea is that individuals have great resources for understanding themselves and for changing self-concepts and attitudes that can lead to positive changes in behavior. This understanding can be life-changing and even life-saving. During therapy, we explore your relevant history, current situation, emotional responses, and life view.
We also examine current difficulties you may be facing in motivation, relationships, sleep or eating problems, anxiety in a wide range of situations and degrees, and struggles with depression and low mood that negatively impact functioning with family, friends, your job, or simply being able to enjoy your life.
As a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, I offer an individualized combination of person-centered therapy with practical techniques, such as cognitive behavior therapy, for improving your mental and emotional life and daily function. In person-centered therapy, the basic idea is that individuals have great resources for understanding themselves and for changing self-concepts and attitudes that can lead to positive changes in behavior. This understanding can be life-changing and even life-saving. During therapy, we explore your relevant history, current situation, emotional responses, and life view.
(650) 844-1092 View (650) 844-1092
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Brian Loveless
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hesperia, CA 92345
My name is Brian Loveless, and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist. My goal is to create a safe, trusting, and uplifting environment for my clients to grow, gain insight and make meaningful change. Through collaboration, I feel that we all have the ability to heal from our pasts and learn and grow in the present. I have a strong passion for working with the LGBTQ community and I specialize in LGBTQ issues including gender identity and body dysmorphia, coming out issues, depression, anxiety, all areas of trauma.
My name is Brian Loveless, and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist. My goal is to create a safe, trusting, and uplifting environment for my clients to grow, gain insight and make meaningful change. Through collaboration, I feel that we all have the ability to heal from our pasts and learn and grow in the present. I have a strong passion for working with the LGBTQ community and I specialize in LGBTQ issues including gender identity and body dysmorphia, coming out issues, depression, anxiety, all areas of trauma.
(323) 861-3915 View (323) 861-3915
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Eric Reyes Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hesperia, CA 92345  (Online Only)
Are anxiety and worry squeezing you? Does sadness and despair shadow your every move, regardless of your efforts? Do you carry memories of abuse and trauma, leaving you broken, damaged, and disconnected from your true self? The weight of these emotions forms a relentless storm within, casting shadows over relationships whether at home, work, or school. The pressure to be perfect weighs heavily, eroding well-being and sowing doubt. Sleep, focus, and clarity remain elusive. Internally, you yearn for success and true happiness, yet the struggle persists, leaving you feeling like a mere facade, a fake, a deceiver, a fraud.
Are anxiety and worry squeezing you? Does sadness and despair shadow your every move, regardless of your efforts? Do you carry memories of abuse and trauma, leaving you broken, damaged, and disconnected from your true self? The weight of these emotions forms a relentless storm within, casting shadows over relationships whether at home, work, or school. The pressure to be perfect weighs heavily, eroding well-being and sowing doubt. Sleep, focus, and clarity remain elusive. Internally, you yearn for success and true happiness, yet the struggle persists, leaving you feeling like a mere facade, a fake, a deceiver, a fraud.
(442) 233-8216 View (442) 233-8216
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Helen Lozano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hesperia, CA 92345
My name is Helen Lozano (LCSW 101068) and my approach to therapy is collaborative, as you are the expert on your life and my role is to assist in achieving your goals. The overarching focus of my areas of practice is to increase healing and decrease pain, hurt; this is done by addressing anxiety, depression, stress, and other underlying issues. I have typically worked with pre-adolescent, adolescent, adults, and older adults providing treatment to address anxiety, depressive, trauma, and stressor conditions.
My name is Helen Lozano (LCSW 101068) and my approach to therapy is collaborative, as you are the expert on your life and my role is to assist in achieving your goals. The overarching focus of my areas of practice is to increase healing and decrease pain, hurt; this is done by addressing anxiety, depression, stress, and other underlying issues. I have typically worked with pre-adolescent, adolescent, adults, and older adults providing treatment to address anxiety, depressive, trauma, and stressor conditions.
(916) 623-1258 View (916) 623-1258
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Angela Rincon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hesperia, CA 92345  (Online Only)
I am passionate about providing therapeutic services to individuals and couples struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment issues, self-esteem, family conflict including marital and parent/child issues, impulsivity/hyperactivity, anger, oppositional/conduct, and self-harm.
Life can be challenging at times, especially when struggling mentally and emotionally. I have experience working with a diverse population, and providing individual, family, and couples counseling. I am currently in the process of obtaining my Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C), and I am trained in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). I approach all my clients with compassion and respect, helping them to feel validated and empowered.
I am passionate about providing therapeutic services to individuals and couples struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment issues, self-esteem, family conflict including marital and parent/child issues, impulsivity/hyperactivity, anger, oppositional/conduct, and self-harm.
Life can be challenging at times, especially when struggling mentally and emotionally. I have experience working with a diverse population, and providing individual, family, and couples counseling. I am currently in the process of obtaining my Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C), and I am trained in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). I approach all my clients with compassion and respect, helping them to feel validated and empowered.
(760) 276-6730 View (760) 276-6730
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High Desert Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Hesperia, CA 92345
Managing high levels of stress and processing past unresolved trauma/negative emotions (anger, resentment, grief) is critical for our health as stress and anxiety can contribute to a wide array of medical illness, diseases and chronic pain. Using a client-centered approach we specialize in a variety of therapeutic modalities and holistic health services to meet each individual's needs to align the mind, body and spirit. Seeking motivated individuals ready to make peace with their past, rewire/replace unhealthy habits in the present and evolve towards the future they choose to create by learning how to self-regulate and self-soothe.
Managing high levels of stress and processing past unresolved trauma/negative emotions (anger, resentment, grief) is critical for our health as stress and anxiety can contribute to a wide array of medical illness, diseases and chronic pain. Using a client-centered approach we specialize in a variety of therapeutic modalities and holistic health services to meet each individual's needs to align the mind, body and spirit. Seeking motivated individuals ready to make peace with their past, rewire/replace unhealthy habits in the present and evolve towards the future they choose to create by learning how to self-regulate and self-soothe.
(760) 913-1324 View (760) 913-1324
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Chikyra Percy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hesperia, CA 92344
Life happens and more often than not, it throws curve balls. Not much ever goes as planned and this can often lead to stress, anxiety, grief, and trauma which in turn cause both physical and mental distress. Therapy should be easily accessible and collaborative in order to help you negotiate all those challenges. Providing an environment in which you feel safe to explore both the historical aspects and present challenges without judgment is imperative.
Life happens and more often than not, it throws curve balls. Not much ever goes as planned and this can often lead to stress, anxiety, grief, and trauma which in turn cause both physical and mental distress. Therapy should be easily accessible and collaborative in order to help you negotiate all those challenges. Providing an environment in which you feel safe to explore both the historical aspects and present challenges without judgment is imperative.
(760) 263-3098 View (760) 263-3098
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Valerie L Barrows
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CEO, Owner
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hesperia, CA 92345
Valerie Barrows has had the pleasure to gain 25 years of experience working in the field of psychology. She opened her private practice in 2012 and has built a team of therapists whose mission is to provide comfort & hope in a nurturing environment and dedicated to provide mental health services to individuals, couples, and families to enhance their quality of life. To create a safe and supportive environment that strives to meet the unique needs of each individual. The staff has experience working with but not limited to depression, grief, divorce issues, anxiety, relationships.
Valerie Barrows has had the pleasure to gain 25 years of experience working in the field of psychology. She opened her private practice in 2012 and has built a team of therapists whose mission is to provide comfort & hope in a nurturing environment and dedicated to provide mental health services to individuals, couples, and families to enhance their quality of life. To create a safe and supportive environment that strives to meet the unique needs of each individual. The staff has experience working with but not limited to depression, grief, divorce issues, anxiety, relationships.
(760) 621-8495 View (760) 621-8495
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Karla Cortez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hesperia, CA 92344  (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Karla Cortez and I am a bilingual, English and Spanish Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I decided to become a therapist because of my love and ability to connect with others while providing self-growth, reflection, hope, and a safe environment to do so. I enjoy connecting with people to help them discover or rediscover their inner strengths and make helpful changes in their lives. My desire is for you to reach your goals while using positive coping skills and tools and gaining new perspectives.
Hi! My name is Karla Cortez and I am a bilingual, English and Spanish Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I decided to become a therapist because of my love and ability to connect with others while providing self-growth, reflection, hope, and a safe environment to do so. I enjoy connecting with people to help them discover or rediscover their inner strengths and make helpful changes in their lives. My desire is for you to reach your goals while using positive coping skills and tools and gaining new perspectives.
(442) 223-0977 View (442) 223-0977
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Cheryl S Turner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hesperia, CA 92345
People are my passion and I feel blessed to have found my calling. My background includes being a pastor's grandchild and having a military family, I have been a wife, and also a teacher. I am still a mother and a grandmother which all have led me to become a therapist. I began working in group homes, foster families, juvenile probation, private practice, schools, and the county jail. I have loved my jobs and feel blessed that, "I Get to go to work, I don't Have to go to work."
People are my passion and I feel blessed to have found my calling. My background includes being a pastor's grandchild and having a military family, I have been a wife, and also a teacher. I am still a mother and a grandmother which all have led me to become a therapist. I began working in group homes, foster families, juvenile probation, private practice, schools, and the county jail. I have loved my jobs and feel blessed that, "I Get to go to work, I don't Have to go to work."
(424) 544-5061 View (424) 544-5061
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Everette D Crudup
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Hesperia, CA 92340
Waitlist for new clients
For some people, life is mostly good until it's not; but for others- simply getting out of bed is an everyday struggle, with no end in sight. No matter where you are on this scale, better days are ahead, and it would be my pleasure to help you get there!
For some people, life is mostly good until it's not; but for others- simply getting out of bed is an everyday struggle, with no end in sight. No matter where you are on this scale, better days are ahead, and it would be my pleasure to help you get there!
(760) 334-5876 View (760) 334-5876
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Nichole-Danielle Visnick
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Hesperia, CA 92345  (Online Only)
* CURRENTLY SEEING PATIENTS VIA TELEHEALTH* Life gets difficult sometimes. Being able to overcome challenges, cope with mistakes, and process past events is crucial to developing the strength to endure the future. Working with each individual based on their abilities, needs, and goals creates a personalized approach to therapy. Every person has the strength, knowledge, and ability to achieve or overcome anything that is causing them to feel "stuck" in life. Working together we will pull these qualities out and implement them within your life. All you have to do, is decide you're ready to take that first step.
* CURRENTLY SEEING PATIENTS VIA TELEHEALTH* Life gets difficult sometimes. Being able to overcome challenges, cope with mistakes, and process past events is crucial to developing the strength to endure the future. Working with each individual based on their abilities, needs, and goals creates a personalized approach to therapy. Every person has the strength, knowledge, and ability to achieve or overcome anything that is causing them to feel "stuck" in life. Working together we will pull these qualities out and implement them within your life. All you have to do, is decide you're ready to take that first step.
(657) 571-1596 View (657) 571-1596
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Cecelia Marzullo, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hesperia, CA 92345  (Online Only)
It’s as though something has been standing in the way of your happiness. You’ve worked so hard to build a good life for yourself and your family, but for some reason, you just can’t enjoy it. There’s a constant distance between you and the rest of the world. You can't concentrate at work with intrusive memories constantly interrupting your day. Sleep is filled with vivid nightmares of that painful event. You want to connect with loved ones, but it feels impossible when you’re always so distant and irritable. You’ve tried so hard to ignore your past and hide from it, but that’s not working anymore. Something needs to change.
It’s as though something has been standing in the way of your happiness. You’ve worked so hard to build a good life for yourself and your family, but for some reason, you just can’t enjoy it. There’s a constant distance between you and the rest of the world. You can't concentrate at work with intrusive memories constantly interrupting your day. Sleep is filled with vivid nightmares of that painful event. You want to connect with loved ones, but it feels impossible when you’re always so distant and irritable. You’ve tried so hard to ignore your past and hide from it, but that’s not working anymore. Something needs to change.
(442) 256-8038 View (442) 256-8038
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Alexander Valenzuela, LMFT Inc. & Psychiatric Care
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hesperia, CA 92345
We can all benefit from therapy at some point in our lives. You don’t have to be “crazy,” desperate or on the brink of a meltdown to go to therapy. People with strong support systems can deal with the day in and day out struggles of life without needing therapy. When do we know it's time to seek therapy? Most of us try to deal with struggles on our own until they become unmanageable. When you are no longer yourself its time to seek help: overwhelming feelings of sadness, anger, changes in your eating and sleeping patterns, soothing with alcohol or drugs are several examples. Take the first step towards better health.
We can all benefit from therapy at some point in our lives. You don’t have to be “crazy,” desperate or on the brink of a meltdown to go to therapy. People with strong support systems can deal with the day in and day out struggles of life without needing therapy. When do we know it's time to seek therapy? Most of us try to deal with struggles on our own until they become unmanageable. When you are no longer yourself its time to seek help: overwhelming feelings of sadness, anger, changes in your eating and sleeping patterns, soothing with alcohol or drugs are several examples. Take the first step towards better health.
(833) 375-3084 View (833) 375-3084
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Susan Hinojos
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hesperia, CA 92345
One of the greatest struggles in life is feeling like you are stuck in circumstances and situations where there seems to be no way out and that there is no hope. My specialties include helping individuals, couples and families to cope with life difficulties and situations and finding solutions to move forward in reaching goals that are perceived to be unattainable. I look forward to assisting you. Evening and Saturday appointments are available.
One of the greatest struggles in life is feeling like you are stuck in circumstances and situations where there seems to be no way out and that there is no hope. My specialties include helping individuals, couples and families to cope with life difficulties and situations and finding solutions to move forward in reaching goals that are perceived to be unattainable. I look forward to assisting you. Evening and Saturday appointments are available.
(760) 819-7083 View (760) 819-7083
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Thomas Salinas
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFTT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hesperia, CA 92345
My ideal client or couple is ready to begin their therapy journey immediately. Not tomorrow, not next week, immediately. Start therapy now: take control of your life story and create a present and future that is in line with what you really want for yourself. I am humbled at the thought of you allowing me to accompany you on your journey and witness your growth. Whether you want help with surface issues or whether you want to dive in and discover how deep your well really goes, therapy can help. But, the choice is yours. Let's go!
My ideal client or couple is ready to begin their therapy journey immediately. Not tomorrow, not next week, immediately. Start therapy now: take control of your life story and create a present and future that is in line with what you really want for yourself. I am humbled at the thought of you allowing me to accompany you on your journey and witness your growth. Whether you want help with surface issues or whether you want to dive in and discover how deep your well really goes, therapy can help. But, the choice is yours. Let's go!
(442) 217-3854 View (442) 217-3854
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Randy Higgins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Randy, Higgins, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hesperia, CA 92345
If you are struggling with sexual compulsive behavior or possible sex addiction, I believe I can help and there is hope for you. We all have inner strength & wisdom to navigate a wide array of situations in life, and there are times when we all need additional support with issues we are facing. I strongly believe it is critical to establish a trusting and therapeutic relationship with a client that I am providing therapy for. I display active listening, compassion and empathy in the therapeutic process. My goal is to create a non-judgmental and supportive environment for you to unburden your heart.
If you are struggling with sexual compulsive behavior or possible sex addiction, I believe I can help and there is hope for you. We all have inner strength & wisdom to navigate a wide array of situations in life, and there are times when we all need additional support with issues we are facing. I strongly believe it is critical to establish a trusting and therapeutic relationship with a client that I am providing therapy for. I display active listening, compassion and empathy in the therapeutic process. My goal is to create a non-judgmental and supportive environment for you to unburden your heart.
(760) 919-4193 View (760) 919-4193
Anxiety Therapists

What are the most common treatments for anxiety?

Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?

The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

When should I seek treatment for anxiety?

Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?

Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.