Female Therapists in Emerald Hills, CA
I work with intelligent motivated clients who are functioning relatively well in their lives but may feel stuck in certain areas. Whether it’s a relationship, career, health issue, life transition or some other emotional or mental roadblock that has you feeling like you’re not functioning at your best, we can get down to the root of it, get clear on direction, move through it and move forward.
Depending upon your needs and desires, we can also address health issues simultaneously. This is an additional optional opportunity to have another perspective in addition to other health professionals with whom you may be working.
I work with intelligent motivated clients who are functioning relatively well in their lives but may feel stuck in certain areas. Whether it’s a relationship, career, health issue, life transition or some other emotional or mental roadblock that has you feeling like you’re not functioning at your best, we can get down to the root of it, get clear on direction, move through it and move forward.
Depending upon your needs and desires, we can also address health issues simultaneously. This is an additional optional opportunity to have another perspective in addition to other health professionals with whom you may be working.
Do you feel truly fulfilled in your relationships? Or do you find yourself repeating the same relationship patterns over and over again and are ready to understand why? Whether you’re trying to live differently than what you have always known, heal from family dysfunction, or raise emotionally healthy children, you don’t have to do this alone. I specialize in helping individuals doing the deep work of healing generational trauma, setting healthy boundaries, and letting go of toxic family patterns. If you're navigating estrangement, reparenting yourself, or stepping into a new way of being, I’m here to support your journey.
Do you feel truly fulfilled in your relationships? Or do you find yourself repeating the same relationship patterns over and over again and are ready to understand why? Whether you’re trying to live differently than what you have always known, heal from family dysfunction, or raise emotionally healthy children, you don’t have to do this alone. I specialize in helping individuals doing the deep work of healing generational trauma, setting healthy boundaries, and letting go of toxic family patterns. If you're navigating estrangement, reparenting yourself, or stepping into a new way of being, I’m here to support your journey.
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I am a kink-knowledgeable, poly-aware, LGBTQIA+ friendly therapist. Together we can address obstacles that prevent you from having the sex life you desire. For clients who are experiencing pain during sex, struggling to feel safe in their identity, or just want to talk about depression with a therapist who gets their D/s dynamic, I'm here to support. Additionally, as a therapist with ADHD, I have a lot of experience addressing the needs of neurodivergents. Let's work together to create a pathway to full self-expression and passionate living.
I am a kink-knowledgeable, poly-aware, LGBTQIA+ friendly therapist. Together we can address obstacles that prevent you from having the sex life you desire. For clients who are experiencing pain during sex, struggling to feel safe in their identity, or just want to talk about depression with a therapist who gets their D/s dynamic, I'm here to support. Additionally, as a therapist with ADHD, I have a lot of experience addressing the needs of neurodivergents. Let's work together to create a pathway to full self-expression and passionate living.
In your journey to empowerment and better mental health I work to provide a safe environment, unconditional positive regard, and help cultivate the change you wish to achieve. I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults who have ADHD. Therapy can be an outlet in which you talk about what you want to, express true feelings about something, and the impact it has had on not only your everyday life but also your mental health. I am here to be part of a support system for you during this time. I also help women who have ADHD as they have often been overlooked and misunderstood.
In your journey to empowerment and better mental health I work to provide a safe environment, unconditional positive regard, and help cultivate the change you wish to achieve. I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults who have ADHD. Therapy can be an outlet in which you talk about what you want to, express true feelings about something, and the impact it has had on not only your everyday life but also your mental health. I am here to be part of a support system for you during this time. I also help women who have ADHD as they have often been overlooked and misunderstood.
Amanda A. Hendricks
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, ATR-BC, MFA, RYT®200, CTHP
Online Only
My approach to counseling integrates evidence-based treatments (EMDR, DBT), mindfulness-awareness skills (MBCT, ACT) and person-centered counseling with art therapy theories and practices. In our sessions, I will work with you to increase wellness, improve your sense of self-compassion, build on your creativity and identify personal strengths. I will work with you to achieve the changes you seek in your unique journey of healing, growth, balance and sustained mental health in life.
My approach to counseling integrates evidence-based treatments (EMDR, DBT), mindfulness-awareness skills (MBCT, ACT) and person-centered counseling with art therapy theories and practices. In our sessions, I will work with you to increase wellness, improve your sense of self-compassion, build on your creativity and identify personal strengths. I will work with you to achieve the changes you seek in your unique journey of healing, growth, balance and sustained mental health in life.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. You may be anxious, irritable, or excessively worried. You may have difficulty focusing, making you feel unmotivated and unproductive. You may be overly critical of yourself or loved ones and are experiencing challenges in relationships. The good news is that you have the resources you need to overcome those challenges. I have seen many people make positive changes, and I’m here to help you do the same.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. You may be anxious, irritable, or excessively worried. You may have difficulty focusing, making you feel unmotivated and unproductive. You may be overly critical of yourself or loved ones and are experiencing challenges in relationships. The good news is that you have the resources you need to overcome those challenges. I have seen many people make positive changes, and I’m here to help you do the same.
Do your thoughts feel loud, sticky, and impossible to shut off? You might find yourself stuck in loops of overthinking, doubt, or fear—trying to “figure it out” but only feeling more trapped. Many of my clients struggle with intrusive thoughts around harm, relationships, morality, or identity, and feel exhausted by the constant mental noise. I specialize in helping children, teens, and adults break free from OCD, anxiety, and BDD so they can get back to living with more clarity, confidence, and freedom.
Do your thoughts feel loud, sticky, and impossible to shut off? You might find yourself stuck in loops of overthinking, doubt, or fear—trying to “figure it out” but only feeling more trapped. Many of my clients struggle with intrusive thoughts around harm, relationships, morality, or identity, and feel exhausted by the constant mental noise. I specialize in helping children, teens, and adults break free from OCD, anxiety, and BDD so they can get back to living with more clarity, confidence, and freedom.
I work with women who have so much on their plates, from parenting to juggling work environments and life transitions. Wearing all these hats can feel exhausting and sometimes cause you to lose yourself. You feel overwhelmed and anxious most of the time, maybe more than ever before and you are finding it hard to know how to make it better. It can be hard to relax and let go of control as uncertainty feels scary & conflict is terrifying, but this is starting to negatively impact the important relationships in your life and maybe even leaves you feeling like a “bad" mother, wife, friend or daughter instead of a "regulated" you.
I work with women who have so much on their plates, from parenting to juggling work environments and life transitions. Wearing all these hats can feel exhausting and sometimes cause you to lose yourself. You feel overwhelmed and anxious most of the time, maybe more than ever before and you are finding it hard to know how to make it better. It can be hard to relax and let go of control as uncertainty feels scary & conflict is terrifying, but this is starting to negatively impact the important relationships in your life and maybe even leaves you feeling like a “bad" mother, wife, friend or daughter instead of a "regulated" you.
It can feel confusing when our kids are showing us their big feelings in ways that don't make sense to us. And thankfully so. This is the first step in them advocating for themselves to get the help they need. As the grown-ups, we listen to this sharing so to speak and seek out support. Anger, worry, sadness, frustration, avoidance, defiance, overwhelm are just some of the ways kids show us how their internal world feels. Finding ways to help them process and make sense of what is happening is where, us as the grown-ups, can help.
It can feel confusing when our kids are showing us their big feelings in ways that don't make sense to us. And thankfully so. This is the first step in them advocating for themselves to get the help they need. As the grown-ups, we listen to this sharing so to speak and seek out support. Anger, worry, sadness, frustration, avoidance, defiance, overwhelm are just some of the ways kids show us how their internal world feels. Finding ways to help them process and make sense of what is happening is where, us as the grown-ups, can help.
Choosing therapy is a powerful step toward taking control of your life. I work with individuals and couples who are tired of feeling disconnected, anxious, or stuck, and who are ready to break old patterns and build relationships that feel genuine and deeply satisfying. My approach is direct, compassionate, and grounded in proven methods that spark real transformation. Together, we will create meaningful, lasting change so you can move through the world with clarity, confidence, and a stronger sense of who you are.
Choosing therapy is a powerful step toward taking control of your life. I work with individuals and couples who are tired of feeling disconnected, anxious, or stuck, and who are ready to break old patterns and build relationships that feel genuine and deeply satisfying. My approach is direct, compassionate, and grounded in proven methods that spark real transformation. Together, we will create meaningful, lasting change so you can move through the world with clarity, confidence, and a stronger sense of who you are.
My name is Kristine Fernandez, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the beautiful and sunny state of California. I have worked with all ages and specialize in trauma-informed care by using a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Humanistic therapy to help my client understand patterns and build hope within themselves and others.
My name is Kristine Fernandez, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the beautiful and sunny state of California. I have worked with all ages and specialize in trauma-informed care by using a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Humanistic therapy to help my client understand patterns and build hope within themselves and others.
You may appear capable and put-together on the outside, yet still find yourself over-functioning in relationships—saying yes when you mean no, carrying emotional responsibility for others, or replaying interactions long after they happen. Many of my clients have already done therapy or personal growth work and understand their patterns, but still feel stuck repeating them. Therapy with me moves beyond insight alone. Together we work with both your mind and nervous system to shift these deeper patterns so you can trust your internal signals, set clearer boundaries, and respond to life from a steadier place.
You may appear capable and put-together on the outside, yet still find yourself over-functioning in relationships—saying yes when you mean no, carrying emotional responsibility for others, or replaying interactions long after they happen. Many of my clients have already done therapy or personal growth work and understand their patterns, but still feel stuck repeating them. Therapy with me moves beyond insight alone. Together we work with both your mind and nervous system to shift these deeper patterns so you can trust your internal signals, set clearer boundaries, and respond to life from a steadier place.
For the times you feel you have thoughts and feelings you cannot share with anyone, meeting with a therapist offers a contained space to reveal these parts of yourself. In my office, there is no right way to be in therapy. You are not the only person who might feel like a fraud in your own life.The unending thoughts about yourself or your life that are not so kind can stop. I welcome the full expression of the complexity of your emotions and experience.
For the times you feel you have thoughts and feelings you cannot share with anyone, meeting with a therapist offers a contained space to reveal these parts of yourself. In my office, there is no right way to be in therapy. You are not the only person who might feel like a fraud in your own life.The unending thoughts about yourself or your life that are not so kind can stop. I welcome the full expression of the complexity of your emotions and experience.
Do you feel stuck—caught in anxious loops (OCD or phobias), weighed down by stress, trauma, or relationship pain, or navigating a life change? Maybe you understand your challenges but still feel like something deeper is holding you back. That kind of disconnection—between knowing and feeling better—can be exhausting. In therapy, we’ll meet that stuckness with curiosity and care. We’ll gently explore what’s beneath the surface—your thoughts, emotions, and patterns that may have once helped but now get in the way. From there, we’ll craft a plan that supports healing at your pace, with tools tailored to you.
Do you feel stuck—caught in anxious loops (OCD or phobias), weighed down by stress, trauma, or relationship pain, or navigating a life change? Maybe you understand your challenges but still feel like something deeper is holding you back. That kind of disconnection—between knowing and feeling better—can be exhausting. In therapy, we’ll meet that stuckness with curiosity and care. We’ll gently explore what’s beneath the surface—your thoughts, emotions, and patterns that may have once helped but now get in the way. From there, we’ll craft a plan that supports healing at your pace, with tools tailored to you.
Life is hard, especially for those who have experienced trauma, marginalization, or overwhelming stress. We all do our best with the tools we have. Therapy is a place to build new tools. This makes our lives and relationships more manageable. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions. My goal is to help people feel safe in their bodies, in their relationships, and in their communities. I am accepting new clients and accept several insurances. Visit my website to learn more.
Life is hard, especially for those who have experienced trauma, marginalization, or overwhelming stress. We all do our best with the tools we have. Therapy is a place to build new tools. This makes our lives and relationships more manageable. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions. My goal is to help people feel safe in their bodies, in their relationships, and in their communities. I am accepting new clients and accept several insurances. Visit my website to learn more.
“You have cancer” A phrase that no one wants to hear but millions of people worldwide do. No matter your age, race, religion, sex, gender identity, or ethnicity, illness completely uproots the life you once knew, and your expectations for the future. It affects not only your body but your relationships, career, family, self-identity, and so much more.
This is where I step in: to help you, your children, and your family cope with the life-altering, overwhelming changes that come with diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and grief of physical illness such as cancer, chronic illness, and other medical challenges. You are not alone.
“You have cancer” A phrase that no one wants to hear but millions of people worldwide do. No matter your age, race, religion, sex, gender identity, or ethnicity, illness completely uproots the life you once knew, and your expectations for the future. It affects not only your body but your relationships, career, family, self-identity, and so much more.
This is where I step in: to help you, your children, and your family cope with the life-altering, overwhelming changes that come with diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and grief of physical illness such as cancer, chronic illness, and other medical challenges. You are not alone.
I specialize in couples therapy, helping partners rebuild trust, reduce recurring conflict, and strengthen emotional connection by identifying and addressing the underlying patterns that keep them feeling stuck.
For individual clients, I specialize in Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and I enjoy supporting clients through life transitions, relationship challenges, and periods of personal growth. Together, we work toward self-understanding, balance, and a life that feels more aligned with their values.
I specialize in couples therapy, helping partners rebuild trust, reduce recurring conflict, and strengthen emotional connection by identifying and addressing the underlying patterns that keep them feeling stuck.
For individual clients, I specialize in Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and I enjoy supporting clients through life transitions, relationship challenges, and periods of personal growth. Together, we work toward self-understanding, balance, and a life that feels more aligned with their values.
Does your primary relationship feel stuck? Are you tired of coming up against the same issues and not able to move past them? Has your life (job, children) come between you and your partner? My approach is to be empathic and engaging. I work to provide an environment that will help you to learn and practice emotional skills, improve communication, and develop a keener awareness and understanding of yourself and others. I want you to leave knowing you have several tools in your toolbox to use in daily practice.
Does your primary relationship feel stuck? Are you tired of coming up against the same issues and not able to move past them? Has your life (job, children) come between you and your partner? My approach is to be empathic and engaging. I work to provide an environment that will help you to learn and practice emotional skills, improve communication, and develop a keener awareness and understanding of yourself and others. I want you to leave knowing you have several tools in your toolbox to use in daily practice.
Welcome! There comes a time in everyone's life when talking to someone is a healthy step in bringing peace and balance to ones life. If you are reading this, you are one step closer to deciding if talking to a therapist is right for you at this time in your life. My goal is to help you feel comfortable and safe in the therapeutic process. To help build trust, that therapy can be a useful and effective tool to help achieve the health, healing and balance that you wish to bring to your life.
Welcome! There comes a time in everyone's life when talking to someone is a healthy step in bringing peace and balance to ones life. If you are reading this, you are one step closer to deciding if talking to a therapist is right for you at this time in your life. My goal is to help you feel comfortable and safe in the therapeutic process. To help build trust, that therapy can be a useful and effective tool to help achieve the health, healing and balance that you wish to bring to your life.
I offer validating, compassionate, skilled psychotherapy and coaching in DBT, ACT and other evidence-based treatments. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, emotion dysregulation or a sense of 'disconnection' from your values and purpose, the skills-based therapy of DBT can be life-changing. I am passionate about DBT and mindfulness - and how our practice of these powerful skills can help us build a life worth living. Empathy, humor and cultural humility are cornerstones of my work, along with a deeply collaborative approach with my clients. See https://jenafir-house.clientsecure.me for more information.
I offer validating, compassionate, skilled psychotherapy and coaching in DBT, ACT and other evidence-based treatments. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, emotion dysregulation or a sense of 'disconnection' from your values and purpose, the skills-based therapy of DBT can be life-changing. I am passionate about DBT and mindfulness - and how our practice of these powerful skills can help us build a life worth living. Empathy, humor and cultural humility are cornerstones of my work, along with a deeply collaborative approach with my clients. See https://jenafir-house.clientsecure.me for more information.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.