Concern Therapists in Fresno, CA
In my 35-plus years as a licensed psychotherapist in California, I have gained extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families from adolescents to seniors. In that time, I have worked with an enormous variety of issues, including the prevalence of anxiety issues as well as stress PTSD and mood disorders.
In my professional experience, it is apparent that Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is the prime strategy to most effectively help a variety of issues and concerns:
Anxiety
Depression
Negative Thoughts and Low Self-Esteem
Body Sensations i.e.: Weariness and Sluggishness
Research has shown tha
In my 35-plus years as a licensed psychotherapist in California, I have gained extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families from adolescents to seniors. In that time, I have worked with an enormous variety of issues, including the prevalence of anxiety issues as well as stress PTSD and mood disorders.
In my professional experience, it is apparent that Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is the prime strategy to most effectively help a variety of issues and concerns:
Anxiety
Depression
Negative Thoughts and Low Self-Esteem
Body Sensations i.e.: Weariness and Sluggishness
Research has shown tha
In Person-Now Taking New Clients! Finding a therapist that you connect with is so important and personal; so much so that our relationship is the foundation for success in treatment. Helping people has always been my passion and I believe people have the internal tools necessary for positive change. I have worked with many different people throughout the years. These people have sought out therapy for many reasons. Maybe it's older issues from childhood that have an impact now. Maybe it's brand new grieving the loss of a relationship. Maybe there is a feeling of being stuck.
In Person-Now Taking New Clients! Finding a therapist that you connect with is so important and personal; so much so that our relationship is the foundation for success in treatment. Helping people has always been my passion and I believe people have the internal tools necessary for positive change. I have worked with many different people throughout the years. These people have sought out therapy for many reasons. Maybe it's older issues from childhood that have an impact now. Maybe it's brand new grieving the loss of a relationship. Maybe there is a feeling of being stuck.
At times, we all face personal struggles, relationship conflicts or other stressful life circumstances that impact our overall wellbeing. Knowing where to turn when life becomes challenging can be difficult. There is hope and counseling can help. I work from a client centered and strengths perspective approach, meeting you where you are and honoring your story. We will work collaboratively to help you gain insight, build coping skills, enhance self esteem, diminish fears and to start enjoying life again. Together we can identify patterns that may be holding you back while recognizing the resilience and strengths you possess.
At times, we all face personal struggles, relationship conflicts or other stressful life circumstances that impact our overall wellbeing. Knowing where to turn when life becomes challenging can be difficult. There is hope and counseling can help. I work from a client centered and strengths perspective approach, meeting you where you are and honoring your story. We will work collaboratively to help you gain insight, build coping skills, enhance self esteem, diminish fears and to start enjoying life again. Together we can identify patterns that may be holding you back while recognizing the resilience and strengths you possess.
Online Therapists
Could my therapist skill set be the perfect match for your therapy needs? I have worked as a social worker for the past 23 years and 14 of those years as a therapist. I have served children, youth and adults in various settings such as adoption and foster care; child welfare services; outpatient mental health and services for developmentally disabled individuals. Over the years, I have developed a passion for helping individuals heal from trauma, adjust to major life transitions and foster a healthy sense of identity. I am committed making sure the plan for treatment is centered on the goals and needs that we develop together.
Could my therapist skill set be the perfect match for your therapy needs? I have worked as a social worker for the past 23 years and 14 of those years as a therapist. I have served children, youth and adults in various settings such as adoption and foster care; child welfare services; outpatient mental health and services for developmentally disabled individuals. Over the years, I have developed a passion for helping individuals heal from trauma, adjust to major life transitions and foster a healthy sense of identity. I am committed making sure the plan for treatment is centered on the goals and needs that we develop together.
Dr. Akilah V. Vazquez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
There are things that happen in life that we try to overcome on our own but realize it has become too much to handle alone. You may be experiencing work related stress, conflict in your relationships, shame, grief, anxiety, depression, or a trauma. As a Therapist I want to support you heal those parts of yourself that hold you back. My goal is to support you in navigating, refining or developing skills to improve and enhance your life. I want to help restore, renew and heal yourself, relationships, life or work. Psychotherapy can be a difficult process; It is important to feel comfortable and safe as you go on this journey.
There are things that happen in life that we try to overcome on our own but realize it has become too much to handle alone. You may be experiencing work related stress, conflict in your relationships, shame, grief, anxiety, depression, or a trauma. As a Therapist I want to support you heal those parts of yourself that hold you back. My goal is to support you in navigating, refining or developing skills to improve and enhance your life. I want to help restore, renew and heal yourself, relationships, life or work. Psychotherapy can be a difficult process; It is important to feel comfortable and safe as you go on this journey.
Accepting cash clients. We have flexible hours for working professionals including late evenings and Saturdays. If not satisficed you will not pay.
Accepting cash clients. We have flexible hours for working professionals including late evenings and Saturdays. If not satisficed you will not pay.
Seeking help can be intimidating and scary. Revealing the most vulnerable pieces of yourself to a stranger takes an incredible amount of courage and risk, and is often a barrier to people seeking help. However, simply reading this means you’re brave enough to take that risk and you’re already taking the initial steps toward living a life that you want for yourself. My goal is to help you in a timeframe that works for you. Therapy is a process and I believe it moves at your pace and in the direction you see fit. You’re the leader to your care because you are the expert in yourself. I’m simply here to help cultivate growth.
Seeking help can be intimidating and scary. Revealing the most vulnerable pieces of yourself to a stranger takes an incredible amount of courage and risk, and is often a barrier to people seeking help. However, simply reading this means you’re brave enough to take that risk and you’re already taking the initial steps toward living a life that you want for yourself. My goal is to help you in a timeframe that works for you. Therapy is a process and I believe it moves at your pace and in the direction you see fit. You’re the leader to your care because you are the expert in yourself. I’m simply here to help cultivate growth.
In providing individual adult, child and family counseling services, my integration of therapeutic modalities allows for specialized treatment for each client. As a certified Advanced Level Clinical Trauma Practitioner my work with clients dealing with complex or emotional traumas is specific to the education on the effects of trauma and utilizing coping skills that can build resiliency. This approach has helped many families and individuals work through complex trauma, and work toward, and achieve, attainable goals.
In providing individual adult, child and family counseling services, my integration of therapeutic modalities allows for specialized treatment for each client. As a certified Advanced Level Clinical Trauma Practitioner my work with clients dealing with complex or emotional traumas is specific to the education on the effects of trauma and utilizing coping skills that can build resiliency. This approach has helped many families and individuals work through complex trauma, and work toward, and achieve, attainable goals.
Janet K- Barretta: Serenity Heart Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EDMR, MAC
1 Endorsed
Oakdale, CA 95361
Resolving trauma is very important and my speciality when it comes to childhood, adults teens and children. Are you ready to be heard and address your needs in counseling instead of others directing you? I’m committed to helping people understand themselves better so that they can make constructive changes in their lives. I provide a full assessment regarding trauma history, attachment, and what interventions would be appropriate. Taking that first step takes courage, making an appointment, and meeting with a counselor. I’m have an empathic gentle style, and provide a safe environment for families, children, teens, and adults.
Resolving trauma is very important and my speciality when it comes to childhood, adults teens and children. Are you ready to be heard and address your needs in counseling instead of others directing you? I’m committed to helping people understand themselves better so that they can make constructive changes in their lives. I provide a full assessment regarding trauma history, attachment, and what interventions would be appropriate. Taking that first step takes courage, making an appointment, and meeting with a counselor. I’m have an empathic gentle style, and provide a safe environment for families, children, teens, and adults.
Most mental health providers assist the patient(s) with the process of gaining interpersonal awareness, but do not specialize in both the emotional and physical aspects of intimacy. Alternatively, most intimacy coaches do not specialize in the psychodynamic underpinnings of human attachment and resulting relational dynamics. I offer a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential environment that allows couples or individuals to address issues, questions, and concerns pertaining to sexuality, intimacy, and relationships.
Most mental health providers assist the patient(s) with the process of gaining interpersonal awareness, but do not specialize in both the emotional and physical aspects of intimacy. Alternatively, most intimacy coaches do not specialize in the psychodynamic underpinnings of human attachment and resulting relational dynamics. I offer a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential environment that allows couples or individuals to address issues, questions, and concerns pertaining to sexuality, intimacy, and relationships.
