Female Therapists in Marina, CA
.Welcome! I am truly passionate about collaborating with you as we explore ways to find your authentic self and heal all of the old wounds and patterns that have stood or continue to stand in the way of your personal success as an individual, couple or family member. Are you and/or your current relationship challenged with issues of infidelity/"sexting"/virtual flirting via social networks or have you entered into the shame/blame game causing you and your partner to drift apart?
.Welcome! I am truly passionate about collaborating with you as we explore ways to find your authentic self and heal all of the old wounds and patterns that have stood or continue to stand in the way of your personal success as an individual, couple or family member. Are you and/or your current relationship challenged with issues of infidelity/"sexting"/virtual flirting via social networks or have you entered into the shame/blame game causing you and your partner to drift apart?
Hey there, I’m Nydia, and I’m so glad you're here. I specialize in trauma and PTSD, mental health support, CBT, and mindfulness techniques. If you’re struggling with setting boundaries, communicating your needs, or processing past experiences that still affect you, know that you don’t have to face it alone. Life can be overwhelming, but together, we can work through it. If you're ready to take the next step in your healing journey, I’m here for you, with compassion and care. Welcome, I’m honored to be part of your path.
Hey there, I’m Nydia, and I’m so glad you're here. I specialize in trauma and PTSD, mental health support, CBT, and mindfulness techniques. If you’re struggling with setting boundaries, communicating your needs, or processing past experiences that still affect you, know that you don’t have to face it alone. Life can be overwhelming, but together, we can work through it. If you're ready to take the next step in your healing journey, I’m here for you, with compassion and care. Welcome, I’m honored to be part of your path.
Beginning therapy can be the first step to creating a better life, and it can feel daunting to find a therapist who is the right fit for you. My approach is trauma-focused, client-centered, and grounded in evidence-based practices, meaning I use techniques that are researched and proven to be effective. I am person-centered in the way I tailor my approach to each client’s needs, centering your voice and experience in everything we do. If you are struggling with the aftermath of trauma, anger, depression, or anxiety, I may have the skills and experience to help you.
Beginning therapy can be the first step to creating a better life, and it can feel daunting to find a therapist who is the right fit for you. My approach is trauma-focused, client-centered, and grounded in evidence-based practices, meaning I use techniques that are researched and proven to be effective. I am person-centered in the way I tailor my approach to each client’s needs, centering your voice and experience in everything we do. If you are struggling with the aftermath of trauma, anger, depression, or anxiety, I may have the skills and experience to help you.
Hello, my name is Joyce Davis and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist in California with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with substance use addiction, depression, and anxiety. Additionally, I have worked with clients with co-occurring disorders, that have struggled with substance abuse and mental health issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts, feelings, and various topics can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change.
Hello, my name is Joyce Davis and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist in California with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with substance use addiction, depression, and anxiety. Additionally, I have worked with clients with co-occurring disorders, that have struggled with substance abuse and mental health issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts, feelings, and various topics can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change.
Hi, I'm Kara Lorenz, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges and discover their personal strengths. My goal is to provide an empathic and supportive space whether you're facing overwhelming emotions, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life changes, or seeking personal growth. I am based on the Monterey coast of California and provide therapy to clients statewide via telehealth.
Hi, I'm Kara Lorenz, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges and discover their personal strengths. My goal is to provide an empathic and supportive space whether you're facing overwhelming emotions, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life changes, or seeking personal growth. I am based on the Monterey coast of California and provide therapy to clients statewide via telehealth.
Do you feel hardened by past psychic wounds, acting out of pain or fear? If you are ready to stop feeling fractured and begin the journey toward wholeness, I offer an invitation to dive into the adventure of the revealing Self. Trained by Gabor Maté and Sat Dharam Kaur, we will approach healing through the Compassionate Inquiry process by bringing awareness to all parts of ourselves. When we witness these parts with compassion, we become liberated and restored to our True Nature. As we become more present and connected with ourselves, there is safety and space for authentic expression through our body, psyche, life, and community.
Do you feel hardened by past psychic wounds, acting out of pain or fear? If you are ready to stop feeling fractured and begin the journey toward wholeness, I offer an invitation to dive into the adventure of the revealing Self. Trained by Gabor Maté and Sat Dharam Kaur, we will approach healing through the Compassionate Inquiry process by bringing awareness to all parts of ourselves. When we witness these parts with compassion, we become liberated and restored to our True Nature. As we become more present and connected with ourselves, there is safety and space for authentic expression through our body, psyche, life, and community.
Congratulations on being ready and willing to make changes in your life! Have you been struggling to cope with the challenges that life sometimes brings? Has this struggle caused you to feel sad, worried, or unhealthy? This is the first step towards healing and growing. Therapy is a great way to understand why we do what we do and how to stop some of the negative patterns our brain has set based on our past experiences.
Contact me if interested in a parenting support group on Monday’s at 8pm. This group is for parents of children with special needs (both physical or mental).
Congratulations on being ready and willing to make changes in your life! Have you been struggling to cope with the challenges that life sometimes brings? Has this struggle caused you to feel sad, worried, or unhealthy? This is the first step towards healing and growing. Therapy is a great way to understand why we do what we do and how to stop some of the negative patterns our brain has set based on our past experiences.
Contact me if interested in a parenting support group on Monday’s at 8pm. This group is for parents of children with special needs (both physical or mental).
Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation? I would be honored to guide you on a sacred journey of healing and becoming your authentic self. I am passionate about helping people heal intergenerational trauma/complex trauma/attachment wounds, navigate major life changes, burnout, anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, and grief. I love helping clients rediscover their voice, purpose, joy, and empowerment which leads to deep inner healing and life transformation. I specialize in being a therapist for therapists and offer clinical consultation.
Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation? I would be honored to guide you on a sacred journey of healing and becoming your authentic self. I am passionate about helping people heal intergenerational trauma/complex trauma/attachment wounds, navigate major life changes, burnout, anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, and grief. I love helping clients rediscover their voice, purpose, joy, and empowerment which leads to deep inner healing and life transformation. I specialize in being a therapist for therapists and offer clinical consultation.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Multicultural Therapist, Midwest roots raised in California & Spanish-speaking with a strengths-based and goal-oriented approach focusing on how symptoms impact daily functioning and impede abilities to reach goals. My approach is holistic and strength-based, integrating spirituality when desired to foster resilience and personal growth. Each client receives individualized care, drawing from these modalities to best suit their personal healing process.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Multicultural Therapist, Midwest roots raised in California & Spanish-speaking with a strengths-based and goal-oriented approach focusing on how symptoms impact daily functioning and impede abilities to reach goals. My approach is holistic and strength-based, integrating spirituality when desired to foster resilience and personal growth. Each client receives individualized care, drawing from these modalities to best suit their personal healing process.
All of us experience challenges throughout our lives. Reaching out for help is an incredibly difficult task for many individuals. I believe in providing a safe and nonjudgmental environment where couples and individuals can explore and expand upon their inner strengths, finding comfort and healing in collaboration and unconditional positive regard. Together, we can work toward creating lasting change and a greater sense of fulfillment in your life. Congratulations on taking the first step of your healing journey.
All of us experience challenges throughout our lives. Reaching out for help is an incredibly difficult task for many individuals. I believe in providing a safe and nonjudgmental environment where couples and individuals can explore and expand upon their inner strengths, finding comfort and healing in collaboration and unconditional positive regard. Together, we can work toward creating lasting change and a greater sense of fulfillment in your life. Congratulations on taking the first step of your healing journey.
My passion is helping people affect real positive change, harnessing already-held wisdom and unlocking their more profound capacities for self-actualizing, healing, and connecting with the true inner self. Using a collaborative and supportive approach, I honor the diversity among human beings and experiences. I believe that a caring and respectful therapeutic relationship is the foundation for positive and enduring change.
My passion is helping people affect real positive change, harnessing already-held wisdom and unlocking their more profound capacities for self-actualizing, healing, and connecting with the true inner self. Using a collaborative and supportive approach, I honor the diversity among human beings and experiences. I believe that a caring and respectful therapeutic relationship is the foundation for positive and enduring change.
My name is Claudia Santora, LMFT and I think of therapy as a safe place for you to grow, heal, and discover who you truly are and want to be. My approach to therapy is a holistic one and I am a guide for my clients to move through their process by utilizing a variety of therapeutic approaches such as attachment theory, inner child work, mindfulness strategies, and psycho-education.
My name is Claudia Santora, LMFT and I think of therapy as a safe place for you to grow, heal, and discover who you truly are and want to be. My approach to therapy is a holistic one and I am a guide for my clients to move through their process by utilizing a variety of therapeutic approaches such as attachment theory, inner child work, mindfulness strategies, and psycho-education.
You feel out of sync, overwhelmed, or exhausted by a world that often misunderstands you. You might identify as neurodivergent, geeky, LGBTQ+, or simply creatively wired. You want a space to explore your identity, process anxiety or burnout, and build a life that truly fits who you are. You crave therapy that honors your imagination and honors your unique path toward healing and growth.
You feel out of sync, overwhelmed, or exhausted by a world that often misunderstands you. You might identify as neurodivergent, geeky, LGBTQ+, or simply creatively wired. You want a space to explore your identity, process anxiety or burnout, and build a life that truly fits who you are. You crave therapy that honors your imagination and honors your unique path toward healing and growth.
Hey, I'm Jackie Santiago, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I know starting therapy can feel a bit intimidating or even awkward at first, but my goal is to create a space where you can just be yourself—no judgment, no pressure. I’m here to listen and support you as we work through whatever is on your mind or weighing on you. As a licensed therapist with experience supporting individuals through a wide range of challenges, including life stressors, work-related pressures, friendship dynamics, and finding joy in life.
Hey, I'm Jackie Santiago, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I know starting therapy can feel a bit intimidating or even awkward at first, but my goal is to create a space where you can just be yourself—no judgment, no pressure. I’m here to listen and support you as we work through whatever is on your mind or weighing on you. As a licensed therapist with experience supporting individuals through a wide range of challenges, including life stressors, work-related pressures, friendship dynamics, and finding joy in life.
Hello, my name is Marisol Gutierrez-Alvarez, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with people with various concerns, such as anxiety, stress, depression, and anger issues. My clients have experienced traumatic and life-changing events that have significantly impacted their overall well-being. I work with people with various issues such as anxiety, stress, depression, anger, and substance use, including life changes such as divorce, separation, or grief and loss.
Hello, my name is Marisol Gutierrez-Alvarez, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with people with various concerns, such as anxiety, stress, depression, and anger issues. My clients have experienced traumatic and life-changing events that have significantly impacted their overall well-being. I work with people with various issues such as anxiety, stress, depression, anger, and substance use, including life changes such as divorce, separation, or grief and loss.
I’m Amanda Geiger, and I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a relational therapist who seeks to support motivated individuals navigate transitions, overwhelm, or delve into deeper work with the hopes of becoming more fully yourself. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, and I integrate somatic practices in a way that supports your unique process. Our relationship is the heart of the work we’ll do together. I offer a supportive and collaborative space where you can feel understood and valued. Together, we’ll build tools to help you feel steady and empowered, while also making room for deeper healing at your own pace.
I’m Amanda Geiger, and I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a relational therapist who seeks to support motivated individuals navigate transitions, overwhelm, or delve into deeper work with the hopes of becoming more fully yourself. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, and I integrate somatic practices in a way that supports your unique process. Our relationship is the heart of the work we’ll do together. I offer a supportive and collaborative space where you can feel understood and valued. Together, we’ll build tools to help you feel steady and empowered, while also making room for deeper healing at your own pace.
Taking the step to begin therapy requires courage, and finding the right therapist is essential to making meaningful progress. I provide a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space where individuals can navigate life’s complexities, heal past wounds, and build stronger, healthier relationships.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based modalities—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)—tailored to your unique strengths and goals. I specialize in helping clients work through anxiety, relationship conflict, life transitions, and self-esteem challenges.
Taking the step to begin therapy requires courage, and finding the right therapist is essential to making meaningful progress. I provide a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space where individuals can navigate life’s complexities, heal past wounds, and build stronger, healthier relationships.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based modalities—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)—tailored to your unique strengths and goals. I specialize in helping clients work through anxiety, relationship conflict, life transitions, and self-esteem challenges.
Are you looking for a place to explore your thoughts, feelings, and worries without shame or judgment? The decision to seek out therapy is a personal choice made by many teens and adults. Sometimes my clients choose to work on a long-standing mental health struggle such as depression, anxiety, or grief and loss issues. Therapy is useful during times of significant transition or stress such as loss of a loved one, launching into adulthood, bullying, or trauma. Therapy is right for anyone who has a desire to learn more about themselves and make positive changes in their overall wellness, relationships, or daily life.
Are you looking for a place to explore your thoughts, feelings, and worries without shame or judgment? The decision to seek out therapy is a personal choice made by many teens and adults. Sometimes my clients choose to work on a long-standing mental health struggle such as depression, anxiety, or grief and loss issues. Therapy is useful during times of significant transition or stress such as loss of a loved one, launching into adulthood, bullying, or trauma. Therapy is right for anyone who has a desire to learn more about themselves and make positive changes in their overall wellness, relationships, or daily life.
I am a California licensed psychotherapist, with a degree and license in Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT). I have been licensed for 20 years and I help adults struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, trauma, addiction and relationship issues while helping them to become the best version of themselves. I love to see my clients grow into their true/authentic selves where they can begin to thrive in life (not just survive).
I am a California licensed psychotherapist, with a degree and license in Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT). I have been licensed for 20 years and I help adults struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, trauma, addiction and relationship issues while helping them to become the best version of themselves. I love to see my clients grow into their true/authentic selves where they can begin to thrive in life (not just survive).
Something has changed for you, or perhaps your child or teen. You/They seem sad, depressed, anxious or angry and upset a lot more than before. And now... It's getting to the point where your/their functioning isn't working out anymore. Maybe you've heard from friends, family, work colleagues, maybe even teachers or coaches... They notice something is going on and are concerned.
Something has changed for you, or perhaps your child or teen. You/They seem sad, depressed, anxious or angry and upset a lot more than before. And now... It's getting to the point where your/their functioning isn't working out anymore. Maybe you've heard from friends, family, work colleagues, maybe even teachers or coaches... They notice something is going on and are concerned.
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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 your 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.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with therapists of a specific gender. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
What are the advantages of seeing 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. Women who see a female therapist may also feel freer to discuss challenges that are closely tied to gender, such as life transitions including motherhood or menopause. Some clients who instinctively feel more comfortable disclosing to women may find it easier to broach sensitive subjects with a female therapist.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.
Is therapy different for men and women?
Therapy can be different for men and women insofar as gender plays a role in the challenges an individual faces and the events in life an individual has experienced. Women often face different expectations from their families, friends, and society than men do. In some cases, women might feel most comfortable expressing themselves differently from how men do. Talking about one's feelings and emotions is a critical part of most therapies, and some women might find it comes more naturally when talking to a female therapist. Ultimately, though, therapeutic treatment should be tailored to the individual's specific needs.
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.