Sutter Therapists in Merced, CA

Hi, I'm Holly Adams, a Licensed Psychotherapist with over 21 years of experience providing counseling to help people make meaningful changes in their lives. I help people with things like anxiety, depression, dipolar disorder, and coping skills, and I enjoy working with people dealing with cancer, autoimmune disorders, and other serious health issues. I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your unique needs, drawing from various models of psychotherapy including, cognitive behavior, humanistic, solution-focused, and problem-solving methods.

Hello, my name is Sandy Gilcrest and I am a licensed psychologist in Northern California with an Educational Doctorate (Ed.D.) in Counseling Psychology. I have 25 years of experience in the field of psychology. I have been honored by many clients who have said that I am a great listener and that they feel comfortable discussing even the most uncomfortable issues with me because I focus on problem-solving, skill building, and helping them explore their lives in ways that bring more meaning and positivity into their daily lives.

Counseling focuses on resolving internal conflict, improving personal insight, developing more effective coping skills, and improving the quality of relationships with both one's self and others . Counseling can help to stimulate positive change, while developing healthier communication and conflict resolution skills. Are you individually struggling with depression, anxiety or anger? Counseling provides a safe therapeutic environment for clients to explore emotional triggers, thoughts, and feelings associated with those negative emotions, while also teaching effective coping skills to manage the emotional dysregulation.

My name is Ashley Richter and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in the Los Angeles, CA area and working with clients statewide via telehealth. The primary thing I want you to know is it's okay to not be okay. My goal is to create, safe, open, inviting spaces that promote open communication and trust to help you become the best version of yourself. I believe that we all have the tools within us to create the life we want to live. Each day is a chance to become the person you want to be.

My name is Jessica Orozco-Barajas, and I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. In my 14 years of clinical experience, I have had the privilege of working with clients from diverse backgrounds, ranging in age from early childhood to late adulthood, to address a wide range of needs and mental health concerns. Through my experiences, I've gained a deep understanding and appreciation for the unique challenges that each person faces.

Hello. My name is Kristin Cantella. I am a licensed Psychotherapist/Marriage and Family Therapist. I am a Trauma-Informed therapist, helping clients overcome barriers from the past that get in the way of living the ideal you want to live. I help individuals, couples, and teens ages 14 and older. I assist clients struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma reactions, relationship issues, addiction, and unwanted habits. My communication style is compassionate, engaging, and collaborative.

Hi, my name is Crystal Folk and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Riverside County, CA I work with clients throughout the state via telehealth. I work with individuals, couples, and families. My counseling style is warm and interactive; I believe in treating everyone with respect, being sensitive, and meeting each client in the space that they are in. My counseling approach pulls from several theories, but I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, some Solution Focus Brief Therapy, and Client Centered Therapies to help meet my clients where they are in their healing journey.

Hi, I am Maggie, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor/Psychotherapist and EMDR, trauma-informed therapist. I work from a humanistic, client-centered, holistic, and eclectic approach to healing, self-exploration, and growth. Specializing in a range of trauma-informed therapies working with anxiety, depression, relational trauma/narcissistic abuse, attachment, PTSD, complex trauma, and life transitions/stressors.

I look forward to helping you manage anxiety and depression, set boundaries, reduce stress, and learn how to protect your mental health so you can focus on what truly matters to you. Prioritizing your mental health is the first step toward your healing journey, and it would be an honor to walk alongside you.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working out of the Central Valley in California. I utilize a compassionate approach to therapy through the use of Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Person-Centered Therapy. I work to empower clients and help them better manage Anxiety, OCD, Depression, and other life stressors. I have worked extensively with adults, adolescents, and with the LGBTQ+ Community. The conditions I have the most experience and training in are Anxiety, OCD, Depression, Childhood Trauma, Body Image issues, ADHD, and Life Transitions.

Hello there, my name is Diana Plotnikova, I am a licensed LMFT therapist in California. I support clients in their self-discovery process through the transformative power of psychotherapy to create meaningful changes in life, empower unique gifts and purpose, and enhance mental and emotional well-being. I believe that each of us possesses an internal source of insight and wisdom that can be cultivated through therapy. My approach is warm, relational, strengths-based, and trauma-informed.

I am a bilingual Spanish speaking therapist that specialize in depression, managing self-injurious behaviors, anxiety, self-esteem, divorce, sexual abuse, interpersonal violence/domestic violence, educational issues and coping skills to manage stress. The theoretical approaches I use in my practice include Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Trauma Focused Behavioral Therapy. I have over 7 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families. In my clinical practice I place importance in empowering clients to find their own strength

My name is Alex Andrade-Lozano, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) from Fresno, California. Through Telehealth, I offer services throughout the state of California. I work with adults and couples, and specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma and trauma-related disorders. Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy, I support clients on their journey of acceptance and change. My work focuses on the treatment of adults experiencing the effects of anxiety, depression, and trauma. I support adults working through the challenges of life including grief, parenting, and relationships.

My name is Dr. Audrey Hill-Lindsay and I am licensed Psychologist in California (License PSY22270), as well as New York License 020483). I believe that therapy is a healing journey that can help to build strength, discover peace, and achieve more equilibrium in one's life. Each person must find their own unique path based on their goals, desires and past experiences. I work with a wide array of diagnoses, including mood & anxiety disorders, trauma, life changes, cognitive & memory problems, addiction & substance abuse.

To any prospective clients: If you are reading this, you have decided that you or your child may need assistance. My name is Penny Rose Sullenger and I have been a Licensed Marriage-Family Therapist (LMFT) for the past 15 years. I primarily have experience with people ages 12 and up to young adults (high school to early college). I am able to assist young people who struggle with anxiety, depression, gender identity, school/social issues, autism, behavioral issues, and so on.

My name is Laura Vogel, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My role is to help you connect with your True Self, find the solutions to your problems, and walk through hardships. I typically work with clients who are struggling with anxiety and depression, who feel angry at themselves and the world, or who struggle with an inability to motivate themselves to just "do the things"(s). I use a cognitive-somatic approach which incorporates both the mind and body during healing, and am trained in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT Tapping). My goal is to help you develop a positive and functioning relationship with yourself and others.

My name is April McClellan, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of California. I completed my master’s degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy at the University of Phoenix in 2010, and I have over 10 years of clinical experience across a variety of settings (outpatient substance abuse treatment, community mental health, nonprofit, and private practice). I have also facilitated anger management groups and grief counseling support groups for victims of crime in the city of Los Angeles.

My name is Diana Tapian I received my master’s degree from Cal Baptist University. I have been working as a therapist for eight years. I believe that life has many transitions and sometimes we might find ourselves feeling lost, confused, and defeated. I am here to help you find the hope that has been lost and walk this healing journey with you. I have worked closely with adult individuals experiencing homelessness, substance abuse issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, co-dependency, domestic violence, and self-esteem issues. I am soft-spoken and genuine. My goal is to create a safe space for you to explore and overcome challenges.

My name is Joel Gamache. I am an LMFT in California, working with teens, adults, and couples in a psychodynamic approach. I specialize in traumatic stress, resolving childhood experiences, panic/anxiety attacks, thoughts of death, marital conflict, and relational communication. I use a combination of body-based therapies, self-compassion, attachment theory, object relations theory. I typically ask about what is currently happening in people's lives and use that to explore unresolved experiences in the past.