Therapists in Grover Beach, CA

Leslie brings a compassionate, open, and direct approach to her work with teens, families, and individuals. Her primary modalities include cognitive behavior therapy, Gestalt therapy and art therapy. Leslie's areas of expertise include attachment issues, grief and loss, anxiety and depression and their relationship to eating disorders. Her desire is to provide a safe, nurturing space where her clients can learn to be more comfortable in their own skin. Leslie's specialized training in eating disorder treatment gives her deep insight into the client's journey to recovery.
Leslie brings a compassionate, open, and direct approach to her work with teens, families, and individuals. Her primary modalities include cognitive behavior therapy, Gestalt therapy and art therapy. Leslie's areas of expertise include attachment issues, grief and loss, anxiety and depression and their relationship to eating disorders. Her desire is to provide a safe, nurturing space where her clients can learn to be more comfortable in their own skin. Leslie's specialized training in eating disorder treatment gives her deep insight into the client's journey to recovery.

With over two decades of experience as a licensed therapist, I am dedicated to providing a compassionate and holistic approach to mental health. My focus is on helping individuals navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, stress, and pain management. Together, we will work to enhance your confidence and overall well-being.
With over two decades of experience as a licensed therapist, I am dedicated to providing a compassionate and holistic approach to mental health. My focus is on helping individuals navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, stress, and pain management. Together, we will work to enhance your confidence and overall well-being.

My name is Diana Granados , and I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 10 years, and practicing for 14 years. A core belief I hold as a therapist is that each person I work with has the inner strength, resilience, and capacity to shape their life and build relationships to be healthy and fulfilling. I see my role as a support person who will guide you in building up your existing strengths, and find ways to expand those unique qualities to all areas of your life.
My name is Diana Granados , and I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 10 years, and practicing for 14 years. A core belief I hold as a therapist is that each person I work with has the inner strength, resilience, and capacity to shape their life and build relationships to be healthy and fulfilling. I see my role as a support person who will guide you in building up your existing strengths, and find ways to expand those unique qualities to all areas of your life.

I work primarily with children, teens, and adults who have suffered traumatic events. I provide an outlet without judgement, helping clients work through unresolved feelings about past childhood trauma, family conflict, and broken relationships, which can cause significant distress, affecting other parts of their lives. I will help you break away from anything that is holding you back from being the person you truly desire to be. My style is eclectic, supporting individual needs, unlocking and developing each person's potential. With children and teens, I use Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to assist clients in overcoming negative effects of the traumatic experience.
I work primarily with children, teens, and adults who have suffered traumatic events. I provide an outlet without judgement, helping clients work through unresolved feelings about past childhood trauma, family conflict, and broken relationships, which can cause significant distress, affecting other parts of their lives. I will help you break away from anything that is holding you back from being the person you truly desire to be. My style is eclectic, supporting individual needs, unlocking and developing each person's potential. With children and teens, I use Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to assist clients in overcoming negative effects of the traumatic experience.

Accepting NEW Clients: In-person and telehealth services available.
Accepting NEW Clients: In-person and telehealth services available.

My specialties are: Working with Seniors! Are you someone who lives with stress and anxiety daily? Has feeling anxious and depressed been a way of life for you? Are you troubled by traumatic events from your childhood that continually get triggered in your adult life? Are you sick and tired of living this way? I can guide you through the healing process.I am trained in EMDR and other healing modalities. I have empathy for people who feel like they haven't been able to move on from difficult childhoods'. Visit my website at www.janeahilllcsw.com to begin your healing journey.
My specialties are: Working with Seniors! Are you someone who lives with stress and anxiety daily? Has feeling anxious and depressed been a way of life for you? Are you troubled by traumatic events from your childhood that continually get triggered in your adult life? Are you sick and tired of living this way? I can guide you through the healing process.I am trained in EMDR and other healing modalities. I have empathy for people who feel like they haven't been able to move on from difficult childhoods'. Visit my website at www.janeahilllcsw.com to begin your healing journey.

Faith Kriewall Carlson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am a somatic therapist specializing in trauma recovery. In a decade of serving individuals and families, I have come to believe in the power of our bodies to re-wire our experiences and reclaim our joy. I am passionate about protecting and respecting each person's right to belonging, self-determination, and self-love. It is my honor to hold a space of unconditional positive regard for my clients as we use body-breath techniques to reconcile long-standing trauma responses.
I am a somatic therapist specializing in trauma recovery. In a decade of serving individuals and families, I have come to believe in the power of our bodies to re-wire our experiences and reclaim our joy. I am passionate about protecting and respecting each person's right to belonging, self-determination, and self-love. It is my honor to hold a space of unconditional positive regard for my clients as we use body-breath techniques to reconcile long-standing trauma responses.

Are you experiencing anxiety you can’t just shake? Are you experiencing depression due to life situations? Are you experiencing trauma from your past? Are you experiencing addiction use, abuse, or relapse? All of these struggles along with life’s challenges can be overwhelming. Your life doesn’t have to be this challenging anymore. Choose to engage in therapy, develop trust, and share your concerns with someone who cares.
Are you experiencing anxiety you can’t just shake? Are you experiencing depression due to life situations? Are you experiencing trauma from your past? Are you experiencing addiction use, abuse, or relapse? All of these struggles along with life’s challenges can be overwhelming. Your life doesn’t have to be this challenging anymore. Choose to engage in therapy, develop trust, and share your concerns with someone who cares.

If you're considering separation or divorce, I encourage you to visit my mediation website, FamilyMediationAssociates(dot com), to explore mediation options.
With over 20 years of counseling and mediation experience, I specialize in helping individuals and couples improve communication, enhance understanding, and address the root causes of personal and relationship challenges.
If you're considering separation or divorce, I encourage you to visit my mediation website, FamilyMediationAssociates(dot com), to explore mediation options.
With over 20 years of counseling and mediation experience, I specialize in helping individuals and couples improve communication, enhance understanding, and address the root causes of personal and relationship challenges.

Life sure does have its' ups and downs, this is true for all of us! Life can be exciting and fun, as well as frustrating and painful. Challenges can leave us feeling stuck, emotionally drained, ineffectual, and even hopeless. We all have strengths but sometimes we lose sight of them and feel lost, maybe alone and overwhelmed. Therapy and the therapeutic relationship can support you in navigating an array of obstacles, finding clarity, opening up new possibilities, and moving toward a more fulfilling and balanced life!
Life sure does have its' ups and downs, this is true for all of us! Life can be exciting and fun, as well as frustrating and painful. Challenges can leave us feeling stuck, emotionally drained, ineffectual, and even hopeless. We all have strengths but sometimes we lose sight of them and feel lost, maybe alone and overwhelmed. Therapy and the therapeutic relationship can support you in navigating an array of obstacles, finding clarity, opening up new possibilities, and moving toward a more fulfilling and balanced life!

Are you ready to feel differently in your day to day life? Is it time to acknowledge that you want something different for yourself? For your children? My focus is on creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your past and present experiences, understand the roots of your emotions, and develop meaningful ways to move forward.
Together, we will build resilience, enhance emotional regulation, and help you find your unique path to healing and well-being. I look forward to connecting with you and being a part of your journey toward growth and self-discovery.
Are you ready to feel differently in your day to day life? Is it time to acknowledge that you want something different for yourself? For your children? My focus is on creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your past and present experiences, understand the roots of your emotions, and develop meaningful ways to move forward.
Together, we will build resilience, enhance emotional regulation, and help you find your unique path to healing and well-being. I look forward to connecting with you and being a part of your journey toward growth and self-discovery.

Life is full of transitions, challenges, and moments of self-discovery. As a therapist, I’m passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate relationships, process trauma, and explore identity. My approach is trauma-informed, mindfulness-based, and client-centered, focused on building self-connection and empowering you to create a life that feels fulfilling and aligned with your values.
Life is full of transitions, challenges, and moments of self-discovery. As a therapist, I’m passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate relationships, process trauma, and explore identity. My approach is trauma-informed, mindfulness-based, and client-centered, focused on building self-connection and empowering you to create a life that feels fulfilling and aligned with your values.

Accepting New Clients/ CenCal and Out of Network
Provides compassionate care to those navigating couple and marital relationships. Offers a safe, nurturing, & non-judgmental environment for you to grow closer, resolve conflicts, gain healthier communication. You will develop increased self-awareness, personal growth and connection. Walks alongside you throughout the therapeutic journey while teaching communication skills, repairing brokenness, increasing intimacy. Accepts children and teens ages 8 through 18yrs, with CenCal for play therapy and teens. Openings from 9am to 1:00pm. Women w/ anxiety, grief, PPD. Accepts all cultures
Accepting New Clients/ CenCal and Out of Network
Provides compassionate care to those navigating couple and marital relationships. Offers a safe, nurturing, & non-judgmental environment for you to grow closer, resolve conflicts, gain healthier communication. You will develop increased self-awareness, personal growth and connection. Walks alongside you throughout the therapeutic journey while teaching communication skills, repairing brokenness, increasing intimacy. Accepts children and teens ages 8 through 18yrs, with CenCal for play therapy and teens. Openings from 9am to 1:00pm. Women w/ anxiety, grief, PPD. Accepts all cultures

Adrienne Oxton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
In-person and telehealth available. I work with adolescents, adults and couples. We all experience anxiety, depression, anger, stress and sometimes the trauma that can occur in our families, our relationships, our friendships, our workplaces and our everyday lives. Some of these stressors are triggered when we break-up, begin a new relationship, start a new job, start at a new school etc. Some individuals need to be sat with and have a space held for them, some are looking for collaborative support and guidance on their life's struggles.
In-person and telehealth available. I work with adolescents, adults and couples. We all experience anxiety, depression, anger, stress and sometimes the trauma that can occur in our families, our relationships, our friendships, our workplaces and our everyday lives. Some of these stressors are triggered when we break-up, begin a new relationship, start a new job, start at a new school etc. Some individuals need to be sat with and have a space held for them, some are looking for collaborative support and guidance on their life's struggles.

Hello, my legal name is Joseph but you can call me Tommy. My work as a therapist is mostly informed by Attachment Theory and I currently work with individuals ranging from young adults to seniors. As human beings, we are meant to seek connection with others. Connection with a compassionate, caring, and knowledgeable therapist is one of the best ways to develop a more secure sense of attachment to the world around you. This connection can lead to the positive, long-term change you are seeking.
Hello, my legal name is Joseph but you can call me Tommy. My work as a therapist is mostly informed by Attachment Theory and I currently work with individuals ranging from young adults to seniors. As human beings, we are meant to seek connection with others. Connection with a compassionate, caring, and knowledgeable therapist is one of the best ways to develop a more secure sense of attachment to the world around you. This connection can lead to the positive, long-term change you are seeking.

“Why are things like this?” Does this sound like you? If so, you’re not alone! Many of us seek a sense of peace through understanding ourselves, others, and our world. My name is Kristy Barrette (she/her). As a clinician, I believe we all have the ability to better understand ourselves and grow in ways that align with our values. If you’d like to work with me, we’ll create an environment that matches how you best learn and grow. Do you need gentleness and compassion? Humor and banter? Direct feedback? Visuals and tools? We’ll do what works best for you. My role is to walk alongside you to help pave the way.
“Why are things like this?” Does this sound like you? If so, you’re not alone! Many of us seek a sense of peace through understanding ourselves, others, and our world. My name is Kristy Barrette (she/her). As a clinician, I believe we all have the ability to better understand ourselves and grow in ways that align with our values. If you’d like to work with me, we’ll create an environment that matches how you best learn and grow. Do you need gentleness and compassion? Humor and banter? Direct feedback? Visuals and tools? We’ll do what works best for you. My role is to walk alongside you to help pave the way.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in helping clients struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. Together, we will work towards developing coping strategies, improving communication skills, and fostering self-awareness. Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself, your relationship, or your family, I am dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and live a more fulfilling life. Let's embark on this transformative journey together.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in helping clients struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. Together, we will work towards developing coping strategies, improving communication skills, and fostering self-awareness. Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself, your relationship, or your family, I am dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and live a more fulfilling life. Let's embark on this transformative journey together.

On the outside it seems like you have everything together, but inside you feel unhappy and stuck. Instead of thriving, you are overwhelmed and exhausted. Part of you feels like you just can't manage it all. You spend your days feeling sad, irritated, and afraid. You're giving it your all, but it feels like you're falling short.
On the outside it seems like you have everything together, but inside you feel unhappy and stuck. Instead of thriving, you are overwhelmed and exhausted. Part of you feels like you just can't manage it all. You spend your days feeling sad, irritated, and afraid. You're giving it your all, but it feels like you're falling short.

Hello! I am currently accepting new clients In-Person and Virtual. Now providing Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). Life can be very challenging sometimes, and talking with an unbiased person can be very helpful. If you would like help with life's every day challenges, or are seeking help to resolve major life challenges stemming from past or present circumstances I provide a confidential, non-judgmental, and comfortable environment where you can work through your personal challenges to meet your goals. Servicios en Español están disponibles. If you have any questions please call, leave a message and I'll get back to you asap.
Hello! I am currently accepting new clients In-Person and Virtual. Now providing Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). Life can be very challenging sometimes, and talking with an unbiased person can be very helpful. If you would like help with life's every day challenges, or are seeking help to resolve major life challenges stemming from past or present circumstances I provide a confidential, non-judgmental, and comfortable environment where you can work through your personal challenges to meet your goals. Servicios en Español están disponibles. If you have any questions please call, leave a message and I'll get back to you asap.

As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I provide an open warm space for clients to work through issues that impact their life in various ways. I provide an eclectic approach with a wide array of therapeutic modalities tailoring a treatment plan to meet each clients needs & collaborative goals. I look forward to working with you on your healing journey as you gain deeper meaning and new insights along your path in life.
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I provide an open warm space for clients to work through issues that impact their life in various ways. I provide an eclectic approach with a wide array of therapeutic modalities tailoring a treatment plan to meet each clients needs & collaborative goals. I look forward to working with you on your healing journey as you gain deeper meaning and new insights along your path in life.
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Number of Therapists in Grover Beach, CA
20+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Grover Beach, CA who prioritize treating:
96% | Trauma and PTSD |
92% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
80% | Relationship Issues |
80% | Self Esteem |
76% | Stress |
72% | Grief |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
50% | Aetna |
38% | Blue Shield |
38% | CenCal |
How Therapists in Grover Beach, CA see their clients
76% | In Person and Online | |
24% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
92% | Female | |
8% | Male |
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How can I find a therapist in Grover Beach?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.