Therapists in Exeter, CA
Gilberto Rivas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Exeter, CA 93221
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families within a compassionate, supportive environment. Whether you seek support for yourself or for your child, it is important to find a therapist that will work with you to determine the best course of treatment. You and I will determine and accomplish your goals together, whether they include short-term,specific goals or long-term,general goals.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families within a compassionate, supportive environment. Whether you seek support for yourself or for your child, it is important to find a therapist that will work with you to determine the best course of treatment. You and I will determine and accomplish your goals together, whether they include short-term,specific goals or long-term,general goals.
Ida Y Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Exeter, CA 93221
Life can become very challenging, and oftentimes, without a moment’s notice... things change! We experience a lot of emotions, fears, and questions that come up inside of us. We feel all alone and too embarrassed to talk to anyone about it. It’s Okay...You’re NOT Alone. We all experience hard times. We all need someone we can trust and to talk to. I provide a holistic approach focusing on mind, body, and soul to bring mental health and wellness. I offer an atmosphere of safety and freedom to express yourself without fear of judgement. Pick up the phone and call me today for a FREE 15-minute consultation.
Life can become very challenging, and oftentimes, without a moment’s notice... things change! We experience a lot of emotions, fears, and questions that come up inside of us. We feel all alone and too embarrassed to talk to anyone about it. It’s Okay...You’re NOT Alone. We all experience hard times. We all need someone we can trust and to talk to. I provide a holistic approach focusing on mind, body, and soul to bring mental health and wellness. I offer an atmosphere of safety and freedom to express yourself without fear of judgement. Pick up the phone and call me today for a FREE 15-minute consultation.
Laird Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Exeter, CA 93221
I enjoy working with individuals and families with a variety of mental health needs. I especially enjoy the experience of working with teens and their families to provide stabilization services for patients in crisis or care following psychiatric hospitalization. I enjoy working with couples and adult individuals that are seeking change, but may not know how to start making that change. I have also enjoyed my experiences working with children and teens that are classified as having Severe Mental Illness.
I enjoy working with individuals and families with a variety of mental health needs. I especially enjoy the experience of working with teens and their families to provide stabilization services for patients in crisis or care following psychiatric hospitalization. I enjoy working with couples and adult individuals that are seeking change, but may not know how to start making that change. I have also enjoyed my experiences working with children and teens that are classified as having Severe Mental Illness.
Paraclete Counseling Leslie R. Mudaheranwa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DDiv , MTh, LCSW
Verified Verified
Exeter, CA 93221
Evidence has shown one of the determining factors of obtaining results from therapy, is how comfortable you feel with your therapist. It is my goal to establish an environment of trust, safety, and authenticity with you, In an effort to share the unique experience of the therapeutic relationship. I work with individuals, couples and families through a range of evidence based modalities. My approach is to work collaboratively with you to develop an ideal treatment plan to work on your identified needs. I practice through a strength based perspective and I am EMDR trained to work with clients who may have experienced life trauma.
Evidence has shown one of the determining factors of obtaining results from therapy, is how comfortable you feel with your therapist. It is my goal to establish an environment of trust, safety, and authenticity with you, In an effort to share the unique experience of the therapeutic relationship. I work with individuals, couples and families through a range of evidence based modalities. My approach is to work collaboratively with you to develop an ideal treatment plan to work on your identified needs. I practice through a strength based perspective and I am EMDR trained to work with clients who may have experienced life trauma.
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David W Toms
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93291
You are not alone! As your therapist, I am committed to your healing and providing a safe, non-judgmental space where we can work through any negative self-talk and find solutions. We will explore therapeutic approaches, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Interventions. Together, we can confront anxiety and depression head-on.
You are not alone! As your therapist, I am committed to your healing and providing a safe, non-judgmental space where we can work through any negative self-talk and find solutions. We will explore therapeutic approaches, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Interventions. Together, we can confront anxiety and depression head-on.
Dr. Deanna N. Mercado
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93291
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.
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.
Kathy J. Chastain
Marriage & Family Therapist, CDWF, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93277
D, LCSW, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Biblical Principles.
At the root of all psychological and emotional distress, is the absence of/or lack of love, acceptance and belonging. When this need is not met, we consciously and subconsciously find other ways to fill the void, often through self-destructive behaviors and emotional self-loathing. The vast majority of people do not know how to love themselves or find value in who they are, especially when coming from backgrounds of abuse, addiction or abandonment. When a person understands their value, their self-worth, their reason for being, the psychological and emotional distress dissipates, and behaviors change.
D, LCSW, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Biblical Principles.
At the root of all psychological and emotional distress, is the absence of/or lack of love, acceptance and belonging. When this need is not met, we consciously and subconsciously find other ways to fill the void, often through self-destructive behaviors and emotional self-loathing. The vast majority of people do not know how to love themselves or find value in who they are, especially when coming from backgrounds of abuse, addiction or abandonment. When a person understands their value, their self-worth, their reason for being, the psychological and emotional distress dissipates, and behaviors change.
Erica Romero
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93292
My name is Erica Romero, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in San Mateo, California. I work with individuals from different backgrounds facing a broad range of matters. I demonstrate a multicultural and trauma-focused perspective. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I utilize techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
My name is Erica Romero, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in San Mateo, California. I work with individuals from different backgrounds facing a broad range of matters. I demonstrate a multicultural and trauma-focused perspective. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I utilize techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
Leonardo Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93291
Additionally, for longer-term treatment, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
I am currently providing psychotherapy services in both English and Spanish in person and via Telehealth in California. As a strength-based clinician, I have had the opportunity and privilege to assist people in the process of bringing stability and healing to their lives, by helping them to find and recognize their own inner strengths and applying them to their daily lives.
Additionally, for longer-term treatment, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
I am currently providing psychotherapy services in both English and Spanish in person and via Telehealth in California. As a strength-based clinician, I have had the opportunity and privilege to assist people in the process of bringing stability and healing to their lives, by helping them to find and recognize their own inner strengths and applying them to their daily lives.
Gladys Mendoza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93291
My therapeutic approach is a mixture of cognitive behavioral therapy and strength-based.
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.
My therapeutic approach is a mixture of cognitive behavioral therapy and strength-based.
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.
Amy Tackett
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93292 (Online Only)
An area of my clinical strength is working with individuals who have struggled with addictions, chemical or behavioral.
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.
An area of my clinical strength is working with individuals who have struggled with addictions, chemical or behavioral.
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.
Bonnie Alvarez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93292
Hi my name is Bonnie Alvarez and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in San Diego, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I have over ten years of experience working with adults, adolescents and children experiencing the struggles of anxiety, depression, grief & loss, life stage transitions, intimate partner violence by utilizing evidence-base practice such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Trauma Focus Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help support my clients in healing painful life experiences. (I am fluent in Spanish and English).
Hi my name is Bonnie Alvarez and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in San Diego, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I have over ten years of experience working with adults, adolescents and children experiencing the struggles of anxiety, depression, grief & loss, life stage transitions, intimate partner violence by utilizing evidence-base practice such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Trauma Focus Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help support my clients in healing painful life experiences. (I am fluent in Spanish and English).
Sandra Ruiz-Rivas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93277
I have worked in a community setting, working with kids, adolescents, and adults, experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, trauma, grief/loss, parenting skills, relationship issues, and adjusting to life transitions.
Throughout life we face so many difficult challenges. In childhood, adolescence, and adult phases, we can encounter traumas or changes in our lives that can hinder how we interact with others and ourselves. Relationships can be complicated, particularly when we are experiencing these changes or traumas in our life. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have experience working with all ages and developmental stages, focusing on reducing the impact of trauma and increasing positive relationships with self and others.
I have worked in a community setting, working with kids, adolescents, and adults, experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, trauma, grief/loss, parenting skills, relationship issues, and adjusting to life transitions.
Throughout life we face so many difficult challenges. In childhood, adolescence, and adult phases, we can encounter traumas or changes in our lives that can hinder how we interact with others and ourselves. Relationships can be complicated, particularly when we are experiencing these changes or traumas in our life. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have experience working with all ages and developmental stages, focusing on reducing the impact of trauma and increasing positive relationships with self and others.
Grace Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93292
I have a Master of Social Welfare from UCLA and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Southern California and have been practicing for the past 21 years. I am Korean American. I have experience working with many diverse populations, including hospital settings including end of life and crisis, geriatric (elderly), transitional aged youth (16–25 years old), substance use counseling, severely and persistently mentally ill, those with moderate symptoms, working professionals, adults, and diverse ethnic groups. I have an eclectic style and I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing).
I have a Master of Social Welfare from UCLA and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Southern California and have been practicing for the past 21 years. I am Korean American. I have experience working with many diverse populations, including hospital settings including end of life and crisis, geriatric (elderly), transitional aged youth (16–25 years old), substance use counseling, severely and persistently mentally ill, those with moderate symptoms, working professionals, adults, and diverse ethnic groups. I have an eclectic style and I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing).
Tim J Hochhalter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93291
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I'm glad you're here. Our life’s journey can be filled with many personal, relational, and professional difficulties, so it’s important to know that you don’t have to travel the path alone. I provide treatment for individuals (ages 16+), couples and families, with special emphasis on the developmental issues which keep you stuck in your journey.
Hello! I'm glad you're here. Our life’s journey can be filled with many personal, relational, and professional difficulties, so it’s important to know that you don’t have to travel the path alone. I provide treatment for individuals (ages 16+), couples and families, with special emphasis on the developmental issues which keep you stuck in your journey.
Sandra Marquez-Mesquite
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93291
Welcoming new Clients in Downtown Visalia. Let’s get you started on your counseling journey today so that you may reach your fullest potential! As a therapist with over 20 years of experience in the counseling field, I have experience in working with Individuals, Couples and families as they face difficult periods in their lives due to divorce, infidelities or life transitions. I also work with individuals to help you learn new skills to manage your trauma, depression or anxiety so that you can get back to enjoying your life.
Welcoming new Clients in Downtown Visalia. Let’s get you started on your counseling journey today so that you may reach your fullest potential! As a therapist with over 20 years of experience in the counseling field, I have experience in working with Individuals, Couples and families as they face difficult periods in their lives due to divorce, infidelities or life transitions. I also work with individuals to help you learn new skills to manage your trauma, depression or anxiety so that you can get back to enjoying your life.
Kameron Krumdick
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, APCC, MA
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93291
As a therapist the heart of my therapy is rooted in collaboration, compassion, and putting people at the center of their journey to emotional and mental well-being. My education, experience and empathy allow me to authentically understand and connect with others, fostering a strong therapeutic relationship with clients. I create a genuinely safe environment, that is free from judgement, where individuals can explore their thoughts and feelings. I believe that therapy should be as unique as each person, therefore, I tailor and personalize my approach with every client.
As a therapist the heart of my therapy is rooted in collaboration, compassion, and putting people at the center of their journey to emotional and mental well-being. My education, experience and empathy allow me to authentically understand and connect with others, fostering a strong therapeutic relationship with clients. I create a genuinely safe environment, that is free from judgement, where individuals can explore their thoughts and feelings. I believe that therapy should be as unique as each person, therefore, I tailor and personalize my approach with every client.
Katie Saelee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93291 (Online Only)
“When things change inside you, things change around you." If you’re willing to take the first step toward change, I am here to help.
“When things change inside you, things change around you." If you’re willing to take the first step toward change, I am here to help.
Debra Hadden
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93292
I am a California-licensed psychologist with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I have extensive experience treating stress, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, trauma, and somatic illness, and is an expert on bio-psycho-social functioning. I work with individuals and families struggling with chronic mental and physical conditions that challenge health, well-being, work-life balance, and daily functioning. I am adept at working within multiple cultures with great sensitivity.
I am a California-licensed psychologist with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I have extensive experience treating stress, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, trauma, and somatic illness, and is an expert on bio-psycho-social functioning. I work with individuals and families struggling with chronic mental and physical conditions that challenge health, well-being, work-life balance, and daily functioning. I am adept at working within multiple cultures with great sensitivity.
Renewed Hope Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93278 (Online Only)
Life feels like shit. You wake up each morning feeling stuck and unsure. There is no clear path to feeling better. Past experiences keep showing up when you least expect them, and your emotions get the better of you. It's lonely dealing with these feelings on your own, but you don't know where to turn. Hiding behind your mask is no longer possible. You've thought about asking for help but keep putting it off. Asking for help is on your mind and you are ready to take those first steps. The thought of confronting your past is scary, but you know that these old patterns are no longer serving you, and it's time for a change.
Life feels like shit. You wake up each morning feeling stuck and unsure. There is no clear path to feeling better. Past experiences keep showing up when you least expect them, and your emotions get the better of you. It's lonely dealing with these feelings on your own, but you don't know where to turn. Hiding behind your mask is no longer possible. You've thought about asking for help but keep putting it off. Asking for help is on your mind and you are ready to take those first steps. The thought of confronting your past is scary, but you know that these old patterns are no longer serving you, and it's time for a change.
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Behavioral Issues Therapists
What happens in therapy for behavioral issues?
No matter the type of therapy, individuals form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is often therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Individuals learn to identify situations that are especially troublesome for them and acquire new patterns of thinking and behaving. In therapy for ADHD, one of the most common behavior issues for children, individuals learn how to improve frustration tolerance, control impulsivity, manage attentional focus, and gain skills of self-organisation.
What therapy types help with behavioral issues?
Many types of therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Perhaps best-known and most widely tested is cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT), in which individuals learn new behavioral strategies and curb reactivity to frustrating or distressing situations that trigger disruptive behaviour. Anger, anxiety, mood disorders, impulse control problems are commonly addressed in CBT. Family therapy or parent management training is often helpful to reduce parent-child conflict and behavioral difficulties at home.
How long does therapy last for behavioral issues?
Among popular approaches to treating behavioral concerns, CBT is considered a short-term therapy intended to be administered in 15 to 20 weekly sessions. Parent training in behavior management, often used when the underlying cause of behavior issues is ADHD in children under 12, usually occurs in weekly sessions for 8 to 16 weeks. When behavioral issues stem from persistent aggression or defiance, therapy may last for months, and usually targets both children and their parents.
How effective is therapy for behavior issues?
Studies show that therapy for behavior issues in children is highly effective and may prevent the development of antisocial behavior later in life. Family intervention—parent management training or family therapy, both of which involve parents and children together—is considered most effective, notably for children under age 12 who persistently engage in aggressive, defiant, rule-breaking or other disruptive behavior. Whether provided alone or in combination with medication, CBT is highly effective in helping people regulate their emotions, and for people with ADHD, it addresses impulsiveness, hyperactivity and attentional focus.