Family Therapy in Exeter, CA
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Ida Y Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have a master’s degree in Marriage and
Family Therapy
from Chapman University and attended Advance Bible College.
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.
Not accepting new clients

Brooke A. Foster Psyd
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My approach as a clinical psychologist has been nonjudgmental and client-centered. I want my clients to feel supported, respected and valuable. I am deeply passionate about helping others, serving my community and witnessing people grow. My purpose is to walk along the side of my clients, provide guidance and clinical support. I have been providing mental health treatment to individuals for 15 years. I have worked with a variety of clients and embrace diversity. It would be my privilege to work with you.

Kathleen Murphy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Kathleen earned both her Bachelor of Arts and Masters Degree from Chapman University College in Orange, California. Her years of specialized training and experience have equipped her with skills in various therapeutic approaches including solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and EMDR. She has a background in treating co-occurring disorders (substance abuse treatment and mental health). She customizes her approach to meet the needs and presenting problems of her clients and directs their treatment to establish a therapeutic alliance in order to facilitate the bridge to health.

Annita R Regehr
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Anxiety/Depression: is it interfering with a sense of purpose, success, hope for your future, relationships, and your job? Grief/unexpected losses of a loved one, friend or pet: holding you back from moving forward? Unresolved traumatic memories triggered when least expected, affecting relationships? Are children angry, acting out as they carry old and new worries? My 30+yr previous career in nursing also provides understanding to chronic illnesses, or sheds light on needed medical referrals. I also offer Immigration Psychological Evaluations.

Anita Perez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have worked in a wide range of mental health and psychotherapy settings. As a therapist and as a person I know that no one is immune from experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief & loss, and trauma. It can be difficult to reach out and perhaps even admit there is a problem. It takes courage to seek therapy and face your feelings. Therapy can be the beginning of a new journey to self-care.

Gilberto Rivas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
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.

Paraclete Counseling Leslie R. Mudaheranwa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DDiv , MTh, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.

Laird Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
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.
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Cathy Humerickhouse, RN, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN, LMFT
Verified
Verified
As a Registered Nurse and Licensed Marriage &
Family Therapist
, I believe in treating the whole person which encompasses aspects of the individual's biological, psychological, social and spiritual needs.
Waitlist for new clients
Joy Rauch, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
I provide culturally sensitive treatment with diverse client populations, in one-on-one and group settings. I work with individuals, couples, and
family therapy
for adults, adolescents and children.
Not accepting new clients

Autumn Lindberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD
Verified
Verified
Relying on years of clinical experience, excellent consultation and the latest research, I use psychodynamic,
family
systems and narrative techniques to ensure that each session offers you a chance for a fresh perspective and deeper understanding.
Every significant life experience tells a story of loss and resilience. I specialize in issues of grief and loss associated with the loss of a loved one, sudden and traumatic loss, and losses related to unmet expectations in relationships. Through years of clinical and academic research, I have found strategies to help clients grieve and accept those losses in order to make clear choices and move forward.
Waitlist for new clients

Leia A Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I'm an Emotionally Focused Therapist. Whether I am engaging with a couple, a
family
or an individual, I feel incredibly honored to be that person my clients have chosen to help guide them thru their journey to become more connected to themselves and the other important persons in their lives. I'm constantly awed to see the peace, joy and love of life that clients gain as they go thru the process of Emotionally Focused Therapy under my guidance.

Dias Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS , LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have noticed this method allows for individuating a clients unique experience of their world, culture, society, and
family
systems.
After over 19 years working in the emergency medical service field, as an emergency medical technician and paramedic, I realized how a healthy state of mind can have a significant impact on an individual's physical health. Throughout my career, I helped thousands of individuals in their most vulnerable state, primarily by helping them feel safe and secure as well as empathizing and showing sincere compassion. In doing this, I witnessed a significant decrease in their physical symptoms as well as their emotional state.

Dyamon White
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Hello! My name is Dyamon White, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety,
family
conflicts, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, & depression. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety,
family
conflicts, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, & depression. My therapy style is to help guide you as you are navigating through your journey. As you are the expert in your life even though it does not always feel that way.

Decinda Allen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hello, I am a licensed Mental Health Therapist. For the last seventeen years I have worked in public service, this includes educating beneficiaries to empower themselves, their
family
, and the community. As a Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist
I help serve both children and adults with various mental health concerns

Katie Molano
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I provide individual,
family
and play therapy.
No matter your age, life can be unpredictable and can take you down difficult emotional journeys. For children and teens expressing emotions verbally can be even harder due to their developmental level. Situations like divorce, moving, a death in the
family
, school problems, friend issues and etc. often lead to negative behavioral changes or withdrawing. This is often due to their inability to express themselves properly. My role as a therapist is to create a comfortable and safe place for my clients to process their emotions and explore their inner self in a way that will help promote healing.

Melinda S Ashford-Leonardo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Melinda Ashford-Leonardo, MA, LMFT. My goal is to provide a supportive environment for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families to find support and grow in their relationships. I look forward to working with young children and adolescents who are experiencing difficulty with oppositional behaviors, depression and anxiety. If you are seeking a way to improve your
family
relationships, decrease anxiety, manage stress and regulate mood I am available to assist. I specialize in working with young children through play therapy. I utilize EMDR to reduce PSTD, depression and anxiety.

Paul Hyppolite
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Paul is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works from a strengths-based, client-centered, humanistic approach, focusing on aspects of mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I carefully consider client's cultural upbringing/religious background when addressing conditions such as anxiety, depression, and other life experiences. I work with an array of clients, from different, social and economic background and have worked with conditions such as depression, anxiety, stress, divorce, and
family
conflicts.

Renee Bond
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
In between school, work,
family
commitments, and personal relationships, life can become very busy. Sometimes stressors or unplanned events can throw life out of balance, and we need a little extra support to adjust. Let me help you learn tools to respond to these challenges. Hi, I'm Renee Bond. I'm a Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist
in the state of California and Texas. I have been working in the mental health field for almost 17 years. I started my career in a school counseling office and then moved into providing services for an outpatient clinic.

Wilfred Weeks Jr
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I help people feel better about themselves &t heir relationships, particularly in families. I work best with children, adolescents, and their parents in building and maintaining healthy and fulfilling relationships. Couples therapy is also a major focus for me. I have had 36 years of experience providing counseling and therapy. I emphasize self-concept, and couple and
family
bonding. Children and teens need clear and firm limits, along with nurturing and support. Parents need to receive - and give - respect and love. I provide effective and efficient help towards these ends. Therapy is exclusively by video & phone for safety.
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What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.