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Tomekia Edwards
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified
Verified
My name is Tomekia Edwards. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (Texas and California) with over 14 years of experience. I've worked in inpatient behavioral health, mobile psychiatric assessment, and HIV case management capacities. I've also worked with service members and their families around issues related to military life. Typical concerns I address through counseling include anxiety, depression, work/school stressors, and relationship stressors. I provide services based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution Focused approaches with years of experience working with adults, children, and families.
Essence Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Accepting New Clients! Welcome! My name is Verenice Torres and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I identified as a Mexican American Female, I graduated from the University of Southern California in 2016. I hope we can connect and learn more about yourself and current challenges that have brought you here. In therapy, I provide a safe and supportive place where you can gain self-awareness to begin using skills that will build resilience and find better way to cope with adversity. My goal is to support and identify things that get in the way of your short and long term goals. Tambien hablo Español!
Sherif Labatia
MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Sherif Labatia is a Family Practice Physician in the Irvine & Lakewood, CA area. Dr. Labatia has been practicing medicine since 2000. He has a lot of experience in both the clinical and academic setting where he spent several years teaching both medical students and medical residents. Dr. Labatia is both certified and trained to provide TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) with the most advanced Neurostar TMS, FDA approved since 2008 for severe medication resistant Depression.Dr.
Hiroko Gamino
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I can work all ages clients with a diverse population and cultural backgrounds. I utilized a system approach focusing on narrative, collaborative, and solution focus approaches. I also utilized cognitive behavioral therapy at the request of the client. I always would like to support others and assist them in improving their situation.
Karen Ziccardi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
What we focus on grows. Let's focus on the positives. Using Positive Psychology I will help you overcome all your difficulties and hardships, however challenging they may seem. This is an approach that increases positive emotions, causes optimal functioning, and fosters a sense of meaning that many call "life-changing." I will give you exercises and long-lasting skills to maintain a positive attitude throughout your life. Together we will gather the tools for you to continue strengthening yourself, which will unlock the happiness and success you already possess within.
Brigitte Gisele Dutil
Marriage & Family Therapist, ATR, LPCC, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Aspirations for personal growth and self-improvement can be succeeded. I provide a safe, compassionate, and nurturing environment to help clients feel better able to share their thoughts, fears, and goals. I believe that my clinical training, education, and community advocacy allow me to understand and support your needs.
Not accepting new clients
Pat Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
With over 25 years of experience working with adults, children, couples and families experiencing a variety of life's challenges, El Arco Iris Family Counseling Center can help you get back on track. I have extensive experience with adoptive parents, gay/lesbian parents, blended, step-families and couples of all kinds. I work with individuals dealing with life's stressors, feeling unbalanced or overwhelmed.
I have a deep understanding of the life-long complications stemming from childhood abuse and ACA (adult child of alcoholics) issues. Issues that often cause recurring problems in relationships, parenting, and at work. Se habla espanol.
Not accepting new clients
Lavender Soul Care
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Have you or your child experienced a recent life transition? Are you depressed, sad, irritable, anxious, or stressed and ready to Live Free? I help women and young ladies, Nourish, HEAL, Grow and Thrive. I support women who are dealing with relationship trauma/grief, who are dealing with inner child issues and past childhood trauma. I help women acknowledge their trauma, work through their trauma and change their trauma into triumph. If you are ready to heal from what broke you, let's work together to set you free so you can grow and blossom.
Trevor Monroe
Psychologist, PhD, MS
Verified
Verified
I have been in private practice for the last 15 years. I work with individuals. Most of my clients are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or all three. Typically they are making their way through a major upheaval in their lives, such as divorce, tragic loss, job stress, severe communication problems, and strained family relationships. They're often depressed, angry, confused, or anxious. My work with couples and families is for the most part communication therapy. I never stop being amazed when clients explain to me that for the first time they're feeling heard, really heard, by their partners, children, or parents.
Charles E Bastedo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work with Codependency and ACA issues and their application to the client's personal relationships and mental state of mind. My goal is to improve your overall relationships at work and in your personal life. I work from a Christian frame of reference (Biola Univ./Thru the Bible Radio) emphasizing the need for God in your life as the source of strength, comfort and in understanding behavior and symptoms. I utilize 12 Step Work and embrace this method of recovery. Establishing your goals and outcomes is essential to making your time and money count for significant changes in life.
Abbeyfield Practice Management Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The clinicians at Abbeyfield provide a safe, compassionate, and nurturing environment to help clients better able to share their thoughts, fears, and goals. Through therapy, aspirations for personal growth and self-improvement can be achieved. People seek counseling for a wide range of reasons: difficulty sharing thoughts & feelings, negative feelings about oneself and/or others, lacking motivation or energy, difficulty focusing, increased family conflict, differences in parenting styles and many others. Our clinicians are ready to help you. Se Habla Espanol. Marque 40 cuando llamemos.
Lester A. Mindus
Psychologist
Verified
Verified
I do largely cognitive behavioral therapy with individuals, couples, and families. I take most insurances including Medicare. Fees are adjustable in case of financial hardship. Couples counseling urges the maxim first listen, then be heard. In both individual and couple or family counseling, we identify strategies thus far used for solving problems or enhancing life, and we explore alternatives that may prove more effective. Additionally, we identify and hopefully abandon self destructive or ineffective strategies.
Carolyn Sollitt
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have been practicing therapy for over 25 years, so I have a great deal of experience with different kinds of problems/issues, and with different types of clients. Most of the people I see are adults, but I do occasionally see teenagers and children. Many of my clients are having issues with anxiety, depression, relationships, or just the everyday challenges of living. I am a Christian and specialize in Christian counseling, but also have many clients who are not Christians. I enjoy helping people and seeing them improve their lives.
Not accepting new clients
Pamela Clardy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I know how difficult it can be to seek help, but I want to assure you that you are making a positive step toward a better life and that I will do everything in my power to assist you in this journey. I believe that you have the ability to overcome whatever obstacles you are facing and live the life that you want to live. In sessions, I will guide you in finding and using strengths that are within to get past these barriers, rebuild relationships and be a happier, healthier you. You can do it and I can help. I also am a certified Clinical Supervisor (BBS) and love helping new therapists complete hours toward licensure.
Dr. Beth Siegel,PsyD.,LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Are you sad and just don’t know how to get out of your “funk?” Do you avoid situations or people who make you uncomfortable? Do you try to communicate with your spouse/partner/parent/child but everything ends in a fight? Are you an adult living with a childhood or recent trauma? Depression, anxiety, stress, trauma…these are just some of the challenges many people face every day. You are not alone. The difference today is that YOU have taken the first step of seeking help. ~ ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS~
Mandy Kress
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My name is Mandy Kress and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I focus on addressing stress and trauma of all kinds. My experience has provided me the opportunity to work with a very diverse population to include child, adolescents, adults, and military and veteran populations. I have experience providing individual, family, and group services. I believe all individuals are the experts on their personal experience and my tone when working with a client in exploratory.
Rebecca Souza
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hi, and welcome to my page. First and foremost, I want to say how important it is to choose a therapist that feels right for you. A little about how I work .....I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of our work together. I want to hear and encourage you to tell me your needs, what works best for you, and what is most vital for you to work on.
Patrick Cleveland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Taking the first step toward getting help is the hardest part and I understand that. I have overcome many obstacles in life and am grateful to now be in a position to help others. I focus on providing a safe environment in order to help you speak freely, share your story, ask any questions, and face all issues that arise. I am open-minded, nonjudgemental, and eclectic in my approach. In beginning this inquiry, today you are one step closer to finding answers and solutions. Whether you are feeling down, anxious, confused, have relationship issues, or just want to grow emotionally and learn more about yourself, therapy can help.
Dragily Ryucer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hey, it’s great to meet you, and thanks for checking out this profile. I’ve been working at this since about 2010 and I’ve found that one of the best ways to help people is to just be a person with them. I intend to make sessions relaxed so that you can feel comfortable talking about what’s going on. But don’t get me wrong, I will challenge you and help analyze what’s happening so we can take steps towards growth.
Jeremy Bailey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My name is Jeremy D. Bailey and I am a licensed clinical social worker in the State of California. I have 14 years of extensive clinical experience working with people from a diversity of backgrounds and ages in both public and private settings. My focus is assisting people with trauma, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), depression/mood disorders, suicidal thoughts, LGBTQI+ issues, and adjustment disorders, grief/loss, job stress, and more. I utilize aspects of cognitive/dialectical behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, solution focused, psycho-dynamic, mindfulness, attachment theory, and motivational interviewing.
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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.
What type of therapist is right for me?
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.
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.
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.
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.