Female Therapists in Merced County, CA

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Charis Gaston
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Banos, CA 93635
My name is Charis Gaston, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been in the mental health field for 15 years and have 10 years of clinical experience. Clients have told me I’m unlike other therapists, which I take as a compliment. I am passionate about helping others; I enjoy bringing my energy, clinical knowledge, and therapeutic toolbox to support clients in reaching their goals.
My name is Charis Gaston, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been in the mental health field for 15 years and have 10 years of clinical experience. Clients have told me I’m unlike other therapists, which I take as a compliment. I am passionate about helping others; I enjoy bringing my energy, clinical knowledge, and therapeutic toolbox to support clients in reaching their goals.
(209) 375-4861 View (209) 375-4861
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Leticia Vasquez-Zurita
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Merced, CA 95340  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hola! Hello! Welcome to my page! My name is Leticia. I am a bilingual therapist in Stanislaus and Merced County. I am a first-generation immigrant from Oaxaca, Mexico. My experiences as an immigrant, English learner, and advocate/interpreter for my family has shaped who I am, not only in my personal life but in my professional life as well. I am passionate about helping others achieve their goals to live a fulfilling life. My services are tailored to a busy lifestyle by offering sessions both online, in-person, evenings, and weekends.
Hola! Hello! Welcome to my page! My name is Leticia. I am a bilingual therapist in Stanislaus and Merced County. I am a first-generation immigrant from Oaxaca, Mexico. My experiences as an immigrant, English learner, and advocate/interpreter for my family has shaped who I am, not only in my personal life but in my professional life as well. I am passionate about helping others achieve their goals to live a fulfilling life. My services are tailored to a busy lifestyle by offering sessions both online, in-person, evenings, and weekends.
(209) 553-7907 View (209) 553-7907
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Jennifer Phang
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Banos, CA 93635
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience working with individuals, families, and couples from ethnically and culturally diverse populations. The individuals I work with are overcoming various life transitions that range from mental health issues, interpersonal relationships, career and academic challenges, substance use, grief and loss, and trauma. Having a strong support system, whether it is from friends, family, and/or community members, can help bridge the gap between feeling helpless and alone and feeling supported and understood.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience working with individuals, families, and couples from ethnically and culturally diverse populations. The individuals I work with are overcoming various life transitions that range from mental health issues, interpersonal relationships, career and academic challenges, substance use, grief and loss, and trauma. Having a strong support system, whether it is from friends, family, and/or community members, can help bridge the gap between feeling helpless and alone and feeling supported and understood.
(209) 457-5601 View (209) 457-5601
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Amy Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95341
Amy is a compassionate LCSW utilizing her 10-plus years of experience and keen insight to enlighten and provide self-awareness to challenging life circumstances.
Amy is a compassionate LCSW utilizing her 10-plus years of experience and keen insight to enlighten and provide self-awareness to challenging life circumstances.
(209) 459-5479 View (209) 459-5479
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Jessica Weisz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95340
During the therapy process, my goal is to aid clients in the discovery of their strengths, increase positive coping skills, build support systems, and develop a healthy lifestyle to set the foundation for life's success. My approach helps to identify negative thought patterns, learn and understand where they come from, and work to change them. I create a non-judgmental, warm, empathic environment, aiming to help you feel comfortable talking honestly about your life. Together we can design a plan for mind, body, and spirit to heal your past, create the future you want, and optimize your overall mental fitness.
During the therapy process, my goal is to aid clients in the discovery of their strengths, increase positive coping skills, build support systems, and develop a healthy lifestyle to set the foundation for life's success. My approach helps to identify negative thought patterns, learn and understand where they come from, and work to change them. I create a non-judgmental, warm, empathic environment, aiming to help you feel comfortable talking honestly about your life. Together we can design a plan for mind, body, and spirit to heal your past, create the future you want, and optimize your overall mental fitness.
(209) 638-7795 View (209) 638-7795
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Fatima Flores
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95348
Hello, I am Fatima Flores. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am here to support you along your journey of growth. I am passionate about helping others, to explore and navigate through life challenges through a person-centered approach. My focus areas include working with families, youth and adolescents, and young adults through different hardships including adjusting to changes, behaviors, and other life stressors. I use a person-centered approach in which empathy and having someone who is genuinely there to support. Also based on my background I utilize a cognitive and behavioral approach to explore how thoughts, etc.
Hello, I am Fatima Flores. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am here to support you along your journey of growth. I am passionate about helping others, to explore and navigate through life challenges through a person-centered approach. My focus areas include working with families, youth and adolescents, and young adults through different hardships including adjusting to changes, behaviors, and other life stressors. I use a person-centered approach in which empathy and having someone who is genuinely there to support. Also based on my background I utilize a cognitive and behavioral approach to explore how thoughts, etc.
(209) 886-2617 View (209) 886-2617
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Jacqueline Gordon
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95340  (Online Only)
Online Only-The best time to begin or restart your life's journey is NOW!. I provide comprehensive psychotherapy services. I utilize a culturally competent approach to assessment, and believe that psychotherapy requires the ability to understand culture, socioeconomic factors and ethnicity. My approach begins with establishing a therapist-client relationship by creating a safe, nurturing nonjudgmental environment to address your concerns and challenges. In addition, I understand addiction and the challenges that people face who struggle with substance use. I can assist you with determining if your substance use is problematic.
Online Only-The best time to begin or restart your life's journey is NOW!. I provide comprehensive psychotherapy services. I utilize a culturally competent approach to assessment, and believe that psychotherapy requires the ability to understand culture, socioeconomic factors and ethnicity. My approach begins with establishing a therapist-client relationship by creating a safe, nurturing nonjudgmental environment to address your concerns and challenges. In addition, I understand addiction and the challenges that people face who struggle with substance use. I can assist you with determining if your substance use is problematic.
(209) 500-4284 View (209) 500-4284
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Veronica M Watson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merced, CA 95340  (Online Only)
Have you been feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Are your worried thoughts keeping you up at night, and keep you from being present in your life? Anxiety affects many people at some point in life and therapy from a well trained therapist can help bring a new sense of calmness and peace.
Have you been feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Are your worried thoughts keeping you up at night, and keep you from being present in your life? Anxiety affects many people at some point in life and therapy from a well trained therapist can help bring a new sense of calmness and peace.
(209) 989-1354 View (209) 989-1354
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Borina Nou Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95341
Hello I am Borina and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate in supporting my clients through healing and growth so they can live their best life. I show interest in clients who are experiencing life challenges and career change. I am also a bilingual and culturally competent therapist. I have over 30 years of experience in working with individual and families going through crisis situations and adversities in their lives. I have specific experience in child and adult trauma.
Hello I am Borina and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate in supporting my clients through healing and growth so they can live their best life. I show interest in clients who are experiencing life challenges and career change. I am also a bilingual and culturally competent therapist. I have over 30 years of experience in working with individual and families going through crisis situations and adversities in their lives. I have specific experience in child and adult trauma.
(209) 370-0024 View (209) 370-0024
Regina Battle
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Banos, CA 93635
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, Emotional Emancipation Circle Facilitator, and Christian Counselor. I have 12 years of experience working for county, private practice, and non-profit agencies. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I will help you examine your interpersonal relationships for the purpose of achieving more satisfying and productive connections. My goal is to help you with the best care through compassionate, non-judgmental, and skilled therapy practices. Let's talk!
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, Emotional Emancipation Circle Facilitator, and Christian Counselor. I have 12 years of experience working for county, private practice, and non-profit agencies. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I will help you examine your interpersonal relationships for the purpose of achieving more satisfying and productive connections. My goal is to help you with the best care through compassionate, non-judgmental, and skilled therapy practices. Let's talk!
(209) 457-5469 View (209) 457-5469
Wildflowers of Serenity Counseling LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95341  (Online Only)
Hello, My name is Faviola a daughter, mother, and wife. My goal in a professional setting is to help women and individuals better cope with life stressors and have healthy relationships. The greatest healthy relationship we can have is with ourselves. Getting to know our self and love the individual within.
Hello, My name is Faviola a daughter, mother, and wife. My goal in a professional setting is to help women and individuals better cope with life stressors and have healthy relationships. The greatest healthy relationship we can have is with ourselves. Getting to know our self and love the individual within.
(209) 882-0734 View (209) 882-0734
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Roshon Vercher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Banos, CA 93635
I’m an integrative practitioner with over ten years of experience that utilizes a variety of approaches to help and support my clients to develop insights and cope with issues related to their lives.
I’m an integrative practitioner with over ten years of experience that utilizes a variety of approaches to help and support my clients to develop insights and cope with issues related to their lives.
(209) 225-9487 View (209) 225-9487
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Dr. Lyssabeth Mattoon
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atwater, CA 95301  (Online Only)
Whether a traumatic experience has turned your world upside down or anxiety, depression, bipolar or grief are making it difficult for you to function at your best, therapy can help. I can teach you to tap into your inner strength in times of crisis while helping you work through your challenges in order to heal. My focus is on getting you results and decreasing your symptoms as soon as possible. Treating you as a whole person by addressing the connections between your mental, physical and spiritual health is one way that I am able to achieve this.
Whether a traumatic experience has turned your world upside down or anxiety, depression, bipolar or grief are making it difficult for you to function at your best, therapy can help. I can teach you to tap into your inner strength in times of crisis while helping you work through your challenges in order to heal. My focus is on getting you results and decreasing your symptoms as soon as possible. Treating you as a whole person by addressing the connections between your mental, physical and spiritual health is one way that I am able to achieve this.
(209) 307-7116 View (209) 307-7116
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Meghan Murphy Goode
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95340
EMDR is one of the most effective methods to stimulate the brain and body’s natural ability towards healing. EMDR is an evidence-based modality that uses eye movement, tapping, or sound to help the brain heal from difficult life experiences. EMDR can help with the treatment of PTSD, trauma, depression, and anxiety. This therapy is rewarding, and it could bring strength to situations that may have seemed hopeless.
EMDR is one of the most effective methods to stimulate the brain and body’s natural ability towards healing. EMDR is an evidence-based modality that uses eye movement, tapping, or sound to help the brain heal from difficult life experiences. EMDR can help with the treatment of PTSD, trauma, depression, and anxiety. This therapy is rewarding, and it could bring strength to situations that may have seemed hopeless.
(209) 219-2173 View (209) 219-2173
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Lydia Jordan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95340
Hi! My name is Lydia Jordan, LMFT & Diplomate, A-CBT. I work with individuals hoping to improve how they feel, think, and act using compassion-focused and trauma-informed CBT, with a particular emphasis on Eating, Mood, and Anxiety disorder diagnoses. I am also sensitive to Women's Life-Span concerns (including pregnancy & per-menopause) and recovery from Religious Trauma.
Hi! My name is Lydia Jordan, LMFT & Diplomate, A-CBT. I work with individuals hoping to improve how they feel, think, and act using compassion-focused and trauma-informed CBT, with a particular emphasis on Eating, Mood, and Anxiety disorder diagnoses. I am also sensitive to Women's Life-Span concerns (including pregnancy & per-menopause) and recovery from Religious Trauma.
(209) 682-0410 View (209) 682-0410
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Mica Cosby
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merced, CA 95340  (Online Only)
Mica is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist & Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor with CCCSJ, and has previous experience and training as a spiritual counselor and teacher. Mica provides an integrative approach toward her clients as she believes each person is different in their approach to life and toward their own healing. Mica brings a “healing spirit” to all she does. She has extensive experience working with older adults and/or their caregivers, self-image and identity concerns amongst teens and young adults as well as life, career and loss transitions for all ages.
Mica is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist & Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor with CCCSJ, and has previous experience and training as a spiritual counselor and teacher. Mica provides an integrative approach toward her clients as she believes each person is different in their approach to life and toward their own healing. Mica brings a “healing spirit” to all she does. She has extensive experience working with older adults and/or their caregivers, self-image and identity concerns amongst teens and young adults as well as life, career and loss transitions for all ages.
(209) 219-2515 View (209) 219-2515
Susan Baldasano LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95340
Counseling can be a rewarding experience. I enjoy working with individuals, families, and children. I have been in private practice and with agencies for foster care and adoption. I love helping & watching people grow in their personal lives and in relationships. Marriages, divorce, blended families, intimacy, & parenting, past abuse issues are also areas of treatment. Pain disorders, grief, anxiety, and depression can have devastating affects on ones life. Getting help in all of these areas can greatly improve one's overall functioning. I believe contentment in life and knowing your life has purpose is of utmost importance.
Counseling can be a rewarding experience. I enjoy working with individuals, families, and children. I have been in private practice and with agencies for foster care and adoption. I love helping & watching people grow in their personal lives and in relationships. Marriages, divorce, blended families, intimacy, & parenting, past abuse issues are also areas of treatment. Pain disorders, grief, anxiety, and depression can have devastating affects on ones life. Getting help in all of these areas can greatly improve one's overall functioning. I believe contentment in life and knowing your life has purpose is of utmost importance.
(209) 248-6516 View (209) 248-6516
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Cynthia Thomas LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merced, CA 95340
What would it look like if life had not happened the way it did? Trauma happens TO US and we get stuck in what was. Are you burdened by old wounds and feeling like the pain just wont go away? Trauma shows up in our everyday lives in the form of: Irritability/ feeling on edge, anger, depression, anxiety, difficulties maintaining relationships, parenting challenges, feeling numb or disconnected, work or school challenges. Are you ready to get to know the parts of yourself that keep you stuck? Are you ready to learn how to take care of yourself in a whole new way? Cynthia is ready to walk this path with you.
What would it look like if life had not happened the way it did? Trauma happens TO US and we get stuck in what was. Are you burdened by old wounds and feeling like the pain just wont go away? Trauma shows up in our everyday lives in the form of: Irritability/ feeling on edge, anger, depression, anxiety, difficulties maintaining relationships, parenting challenges, feeling numb or disconnected, work or school challenges. Are you ready to get to know the parts of yourself that keep you stuck? Are you ready to learn how to take care of yourself in a whole new way? Cynthia is ready to walk this path with you.
(209) 299-8269 View (209) 299-8269
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Anna Yang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95348  (Online Only)
We all go through ups and downs, and I want you to know you don't have to go through it alone. Let's work together to build on your strengths to bring peace and clarity to your life. Whether it's work, school, home, relationships, or life transitions, allow me to help you problem solve and be a support for you and your family. Come start your journey to being more mindful, letting go of negative thoughts, and challenging unhealthy notions. Are you ready for a better today?
We all go through ups and downs, and I want you to know you don't have to go through it alone. Let's work together to build on your strengths to bring peace and clarity to your life. Whether it's work, school, home, relationships, or life transitions, allow me to help you problem solve and be a support for you and your family. Come start your journey to being more mindful, letting go of negative thoughts, and challenging unhealthy notions. Are you ready for a better today?
(209) 440-0554 View (209) 440-0554
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Kimberly Ignacio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95348
Hi, my name is Kimberly Ignacio and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been working professionally in the fields of mental health and social services for 10+ years. The work and personal experiences encountered have helped me to empathize with my clients in hopes to build understanding and point out alternative perspectives to be observed. I apply an integrative approach compromised of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing, and is Client Centered.
Hi, my name is Kimberly Ignacio and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been working professionally in the fields of mental health and social services for 10+ years. The work and personal experiences encountered have helped me to empathize with my clients in hopes to build understanding and point out alternative perspectives to be observed. I apply an integrative approach compromised of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing, and is Client Centered.
(209) 299-4423 View (209) 299-4423

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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as 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 ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

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—both men and women—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.