Therapists in Porterville, CA
Cianna Edge
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Porterville, CA 93257
Hello! My name is Cianna Edge. I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is very person-centered and customized to your direct issue and struggles. I work mostly with depression and anxiety and increasing coping mechanisms. I work mostly with depression, anxiety, and those struggling with suicidal thoughts and self-harming behaviors. However, I also have a great amount of experience and training working with family conflict and couples counseling. In my couples work I have done marital conflict and growth as well as premarital counseling.
Hello! My name is Cianna Edge. I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is very person-centered and customized to your direct issue and struggles. I work mostly with depression and anxiety and increasing coping mechanisms. I work mostly with depression, anxiety, and those struggling with suicidal thoughts and self-harming behaviors. However, I also have a great amount of experience and training working with family conflict and couples counseling. In my couples work I have done marital conflict and growth as well as premarital counseling.
Deanna Padilla
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Porterville, CA 93257
Hi, I’m Deanna Padilla Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. You’re the expert in your story and experience. We have many threads in our story of life. I provide therapy through a postmodern Narrative lens. I will walk alongside you in your journey towards healing. I’ve worked alongside children, adolescents, young and older adults. I help those struggling with anxiety and depression. I work with individuals who need additional support and guidance as a result of life stressors. Therapy is a space for you to sort out the chatter in your mind. I provide a safe space to be comfortable with the uncomfortable.
Hi, I’m Deanna Padilla Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. You’re the expert in your story and experience. We have many threads in our story of life. I provide therapy through a postmodern Narrative lens. I will walk alongside you in your journey towards healing. I’ve worked alongside children, adolescents, young and older adults. I help those struggling with anxiety and depression. I work with individuals who need additional support and guidance as a result of life stressors. Therapy is a space for you to sort out the chatter in your mind. I provide a safe space to be comfortable with the uncomfortable.
Elise Froistad
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Porterville, CA 93257
While most of my experience is with people experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship and identity struggles, and grief, the people I work with are stuck in some way or another and need help to move forward.
I'm Elise Froistad, LMFT. Sometimes life is not working or people are not feeling their best but aren't sure what the problem is but they know they want life and/or themselves to be different and need someone to help make the changes. I partner with people to help them figure out what isn't working and find solutions that will help get them to a place of improved well-being, functioning, and overall greater satisfaction in their relationships with themselves, others, and the world around them.
While most of my experience is with people experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship and identity struggles, and grief, the people I work with are stuck in some way or another and need help to move forward.
I'm Elise Froistad, LMFT. Sometimes life is not working or people are not feeling their best but aren't sure what the problem is but they know they want life and/or themselves to be different and need someone to help make the changes. I partner with people to help them figure out what isn't working and find solutions that will help get them to a place of improved well-being, functioning, and overall greater satisfaction in their relationships with themselves, others, and the world around them.
Wandalyn Lane
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Porterville, CA 93257
My experience is helping individuals work through traumas, depression/anxiety, relationships, and just being stuck in life.
My name is Wandalyn Lane, I am an LMFT, and I have provided services in mental health for over 20 years. My approach to therapy is solution-focused as well as empathy-based. I enjoy working with the entire family to build a healthy family unit. I believe that the individual, couple, or family coming to therapy must lead their work. I engage in the process with Brief Solution Focus, CBT, Family Systems, Narrative, Experiential, etc.
My experience is helping individuals work through traumas, depression/anxiety, relationships, and just being stuck in life.
My name is Wandalyn Lane, I am an LMFT, and I have provided services in mental health for over 20 years. My approach to therapy is solution-focused as well as empathy-based. I enjoy working with the entire family to build a healthy family unit. I believe that the individual, couple, or family coming to therapy must lead their work. I engage in the process with Brief Solution Focus, CBT, Family Systems, Narrative, Experiential, etc.
Selina Barnett
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
Porterville, CA 93257
Hello, I’m Dr. Selina Barnett, licensed psychologist. My approach to therapy is client-focused Christian therapy specializing in anxiety and depression. I work with clients between the ages of 16 - 99. Utilizing ERT, CBT/trauma informed, SFT, motivational interviewing, and symptom management. People often talked to me like they knew me for years. I began to wonder if there was a way, I could make a career of helping others. Opportunities in psychology soon presented themselves and the rest is history.
Hello, I’m Dr. Selina Barnett, licensed psychologist. My approach to therapy is client-focused Christian therapy specializing in anxiety and depression. I work with clients between the ages of 16 - 99. Utilizing ERT, CBT/trauma informed, SFT, motivational interviewing, and symptom management. People often talked to me like they knew me for years. I began to wonder if there was a way, I could make a career of helping others. Opportunities in psychology soon presented themselves and the rest is history.
Ajila Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Porterville, CA 93257
Hello, I am Äˈjilā, pronounced (Ah-Ji-Lay). I have been practicing therapy for 20 years. My main clinical focus is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT includes providing homework; therapy isn't for the therapist to "fix" things but to provide you with the tools you can apply in your everyday life to help you succeed. Homework also helps to keep you on track between sessions. CBT has been proven effective for a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship, communication, trauma, and other mental health concerns.
Hello, I am Äˈjilā, pronounced (Ah-Ji-Lay). I have been practicing therapy for 20 years. My main clinical focus is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT includes providing homework; therapy isn't for the therapist to "fix" things but to provide you with the tools you can apply in your everyday life to help you succeed. Homework also helps to keep you on track between sessions. CBT has been proven effective for a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship, communication, trauma, and other mental health concerns.
Magdolin Saadalla
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Porterville, CA 93257
My name is Magdolin Saadalla and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Orange County, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with all aged children, young adults, and parents. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT); Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) for children under 5 with a trauma history; Positive-Parenting Program (Triple-P) to address and improve parenting skills; Managing and Adapting Practices (MAP) for focusing on Disruptive Behaviors, Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma.
My name is Magdolin Saadalla and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Orange County, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with all aged children, young adults, and parents. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT); Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) for children under 5 with a trauma history; Positive-Parenting Program (Triple-P) to address and improve parenting skills; Managing and Adapting Practices (MAP) for focusing on Disruptive Behaviors, Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma.
Maria Umana
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Porterville, CA 93257
Hi, my name is Maria Umana. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist, license number 111374. I have experience working with adults and older adults suffering from depression, anxiety, and trauma. I work with couples and I also facilitate different types of groups. I use person-centered, solution-focused, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing techniques. Although my clientele is 30% Caucasian and 30% African American, I feel most comfortable working with the Spanish population.
Hi, my name is Maria Umana. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist, license number 111374. I have experience working with adults and older adults suffering from depression, anxiety, and trauma. I work with couples and I also facilitate different types of groups. I use person-centered, solution-focused, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing techniques. Although my clientele is 30% Caucasian and 30% African American, I feel most comfortable working with the Spanish population.
Michelle Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Porterville, CA 93257
I have extensive training in evidence-based treatments and have spent the majority of my career working with the following: Self-Esteem, Relationship/Peer/School Issues, Family Systems/Multicultural, Depression, Anxiety, and Educational and Learning Disability.
My name is Michelle Lee and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (145797). I have been working with children, teens, adults, and families since 2015 and I am passionate about mental health. I support individuals to understand that they are not their symptoms and focus on empowering them to meet the unmet needs behind these symptoms and realize strengths, on their journey to creating more life satisfaction. My therapeutic approach is centered around the belief that each individual is unique and therefore has a unique set of underlying needs and values that deserve to be nurtured.
I have extensive training in evidence-based treatments and have spent the majority of my career working with the following: Self-Esteem, Relationship/Peer/School Issues, Family Systems/Multicultural, Depression, Anxiety, and Educational and Learning Disability.
My name is Michelle Lee and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (145797). I have been working with children, teens, adults, and families since 2015 and I am passionate about mental health. I support individuals to understand that they are not their symptoms and focus on empowering them to meet the unmet needs behind these symptoms and realize strengths, on their journey to creating more life satisfaction. My therapeutic approach is centered around the belief that each individual is unique and therefore has a unique set of underlying needs and values that deserve to be nurtured.
Karissa Lentz-Klepacki
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Porterville, CA 93257
Hello! My name is Dr. Lentz and I have been practicing in the field of psychology for over 10 years. I have assisted those in need from young children to the elderly ranging in wide variety of challenges including but not limited to anxiety, depression, academic, behavioral, career, marital and other mental health conditions.
Hello! My name is Dr. Lentz and I have been practicing in the field of psychology for over 10 years. I have assisted those in need from young children to the elderly ranging in wide variety of challenges including but not limited to anxiety, depression, academic, behavioral, career, marital and other mental health conditions.
Yudid Osuna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Porterville, CA 93257
Hi, I am Yudid Osuna, female, Spanish-speaking Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I would like to help and guide you through your healing process. I am a firm believer that helping others elevates me to become a better version of myself. My focus of practice is working with adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, and grief/loss.
Hi, I am Yudid Osuna, female, Spanish-speaking Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I would like to help and guide you through your healing process. I am a firm believer that helping others elevates me to become a better version of myself. My focus of practice is working with adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, and grief/loss.
Gladys Mendoza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Porterville, CA 93258
I have been working with clients to resolve past trauma, anxiety, depression and personality disorders.
Having a difficult time navigating through the stressors in life? Is past trauma holding you back? Afraid to share with others for fear of judgment or because you think they can't understand? Ready to share and move forward in life? I am here to listen. Let's talk and empower you for a mentally healthier future.
I have been working with clients to resolve past trauma, anxiety, depression and personality disorders.
Having a difficult time navigating through the stressors in life? Is past trauma holding you back? Afraid to share with others for fear of judgment or because you think they can't understand? Ready to share and move forward in life? I am here to listen. Let's talk and empower you for a mentally healthier future.
Jeri P Chambers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Porterville, CA 93257
My practice is focused on couple issues, Individuals, adolescents, and children, covering issues such as relationships, depression, anxiety, loss, social skills, communication skills, transitions, parenting, sexual issues, and sexual abuse.
Beginning therapy can often be intimidating. It requires, among many things, vulnerability and trust in the therapeutic relationship and process. Painful life experiences can make it difficult to trust that others will have your best interest at heart or not be judgmental. If you are considering entering therapy, I applaud you for taking this courageous first step. My clients have repeatedly told me how comfortable they felt after the first session. I will provide for you a safe and non-judgmental space as we work as a team to accomplish your goals and embrace the process of change.
My practice is focused on couple issues, Individuals, adolescents, and children, covering issues such as relationships, depression, anxiety, loss, social skills, communication skills, transitions, parenting, sexual issues, and sexual abuse.
Beginning therapy can often be intimidating. It requires, among many things, vulnerability and trust in the therapeutic relationship and process. Painful life experiences can make it difficult to trust that others will have your best interest at heart or not be judgmental. If you are considering entering therapy, I applaud you for taking this courageous first step. My clients have repeatedly told me how comfortable they felt after the first session. I will provide for you a safe and non-judgmental space as we work as a team to accomplish your goals and embrace the process of change.
Manuel Perez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Porterville, CA 93257
As a therapist, you are my priority. Through talk therapy, we explore your thoughts/feelings and how your thoughts/feelings come out in your behavior and interactions with others. Understanding your unique goals, values, and challenges allow me to become your ally in helping you reach your optimum mental health. Assisting with care and hope is my commitment to you.
As a therapist, you are my priority. Through talk therapy, we explore your thoughts/feelings and how your thoughts/feelings come out in your behavior and interactions with others. Understanding your unique goals, values, and challenges allow me to become your ally in helping you reach your optimum mental health. Assisting with care and hope is my commitment to you.
Hendrik Venter
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
Porterville, CA 93257
I'm Henry Venter, a licensed psychologist (CA Psychologist PSY18428) with over 25 years of experience. My approach to therapy is practical and focused on empowering clients to achieve their desired life. My clients span various age groups, from young adults to older individuals, who come seeking help with challenges that hinder their desired quality of life. I am most effective with clients who actively engage in therapy, willingly process information between sessions, and complete assigned tasks.
I'm Henry Venter, a licensed psychologist (CA Psychologist PSY18428) with over 25 years of experience. My approach to therapy is practical and focused on empowering clients to achieve their desired life. My clients span various age groups, from young adults to older individuals, who come seeking help with challenges that hinder their desired quality of life. I am most effective with clients who actively engage in therapy, willingly process information between sessions, and complete assigned tasks.
Daniel Burke Marriage and Family Therapist Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Porterville, CA 93257
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.
Alicia Zayas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Porterville, CA 93257
Not accepting new clients
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which is extremely helpful in dealing with trauma, panic attacks, or stressful situations that may cause anxiety or undue stress.
Welcome to a safe space where you are welcome to join me in a journey to wellness. I work with children, youth, and adults on a variety of issues. You've taken the first step to seek treatment and support. Clients who are experiencing, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, relational issues or past trauma are welcome! I am passionate about helping women experiencing Perinatal Mental Health issues, which includes: infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, traumatic birth, prenatal/postnatal depression, anxiety, PTSD, etc. If you are a mom or want to be a mom, it's vital to build your support team - it's never too late!
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which is extremely helpful in dealing with trauma, panic attacks, or stressful situations that may cause anxiety or undue stress.
Welcome to a safe space where you are welcome to join me in a journey to wellness. I work with children, youth, and adults on a variety of issues. You've taken the first step to seek treatment and support. Clients who are experiencing, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, relational issues or past trauma are welcome! I am passionate about helping women experiencing Perinatal Mental Health issues, which includes: infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, traumatic birth, prenatal/postnatal depression, anxiety, PTSD, etc. If you are a mom or want to be a mom, it's vital to build your support team - it's never too late!
Online Therapists
Sonia Guilfoos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fresno, CA 93722
My name is Sonia Guilfoos and I’m a licensed psychotherapist with a license in clinical/mental health social work. I am Latina and first-generation Mexican American. I specialize in brain spotting, cognitive behavioral therapy, and intergenerational trauma, and I use a variety of approaches to help my patients meet their goals. I am well versed in 12-step recovery work, shadow work, and inner child healing. I am very comfortable treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, intergenerational trauma, low self-worth, and addictions. Currently, I prefer working with adults, not couples.
My name is Sonia Guilfoos and I’m a licensed psychotherapist with a license in clinical/mental health social work. I am Latina and first-generation Mexican American. I specialize in brain spotting, cognitive behavioral therapy, and intergenerational trauma, and I use a variety of approaches to help my patients meet their goals. I am well versed in 12-step recovery work, shadow work, and inner child healing. I am very comfortable treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, intergenerational trauma, low self-worth, and addictions. Currently, I prefer working with adults, not couples.
Rosa Linda Ogas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Madera, CA 93638
I have supported clients with issues related to anxiety, depression, grief, bipolar disorder, suicidal ideation, relationship issues, and paranoia.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with children, youth, adults, and families. I am passionate about supporting my clients and helping them better understand the issues they are dealing with. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and am also experienced in working with issues related to acculturation. I provide a strength-based approach to therapy. With the understanding that everyone has strengths, they bring to the table. If you struggle to identify your own strengths, we will work together to help you identify and recognize your strengths.
I have supported clients with issues related to anxiety, depression, grief, bipolar disorder, suicidal ideation, relationship issues, and paranoia.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with children, youth, adults, and families. I am passionate about supporting my clients and helping them better understand the issues they are dealing with. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and am also experienced in working with issues related to acculturation. I provide a strength-based approach to therapy. With the understanding that everyone has strengths, they bring to the table. If you struggle to identify your own strengths, we will work together to help you identify and recognize your strengths.
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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.