In Person Therapists in Monterey, CA
Seeking therapy is not easy, and you deserve the support that you’re looking for. I approach therapy from a strengths-based perspective, and my mission is to partner up with motivated individuals looking to improve their quality of life. I spend the first few sessions getting to know you as a person and learning about the issues that brought you to therapy. My job is to listen to you and provide insight and support to help you make sense of what is causing you distress and how we can move forward to help you live a happier and healthier life.
Seeking therapy is not easy, and you deserve the support that you’re looking for. I approach therapy from a strengths-based perspective, and my mission is to partner up with motivated individuals looking to improve their quality of life. I spend the first few sessions getting to know you as a person and learning about the issues that brought you to therapy. My job is to listen to you and provide insight and support to help you make sense of what is causing you distress and how we can move forward to help you live a happier and healthier life.
Promoting healing & trustworthy engagement for children, youth, their families, adults who come seeking shelter, emotional safety and refuge (see abbeypsychservices.com). Even the youngest demonstrate remarkable strengths with precise, attuned, attention to their levels of awareness, given new experiences to help transform distorted cognitive appraisals of themselves, others, relationships, the world. Working together, we cultivate more accurate appraisals of internal/external experience, shift into clearer, more realistic thinking, enhanced empathy, healthier, more effective coping styles. We co-create new, hopeful, cooperative stories to replace hopeless, repetitive, "traumatic reliving" within the safety of a predictable, nurturing, skillfully maintained therapeutic environment.
Promoting healing & trustworthy engagement for children, youth, their families, adults who come seeking shelter, emotional safety and refuge (see abbeypsychservices.com). Even the youngest demonstrate remarkable strengths with precise, attuned, attention to their levels of awareness, given new experiences to help transform distorted cognitive appraisals of themselves, others, relationships, the world. Working together, we cultivate more accurate appraisals of internal/external experience, shift into clearer, more realistic thinking, enhanced empathy, healthier, more effective coping styles. We co-create new, hopeful, cooperative stories to replace hopeless, repetitive, "traumatic reliving" within the safety of a predictable, nurturing, skillfully maintained therapeutic environment.
I specialize in helping individuals who are struggling with lifestyle changes, particularly when traditional office-based therapy hasn't worked or doesn't feel like the right fit. I use physical activity and body movement to focus on women's health encompassing issues related to body image, building confidence, reproductive health (pregnancy, postpartum, menstruation, and menopause), navigating roles in personal and professional life, and an array of mental health challenges that come along with the increasing stressors of everyday life. Ready to try something new? Experience a fresh, dynamic approach to healing your mind and body.
I specialize in helping individuals who are struggling with lifestyle changes, particularly when traditional office-based therapy hasn't worked or doesn't feel like the right fit. I use physical activity and body movement to focus on women's health encompassing issues related to body image, building confidence, reproductive health (pregnancy, postpartum, menstruation, and menopause), navigating roles in personal and professional life, and an array of mental health challenges that come along with the increasing stressors of everyday life. Ready to try something new? Experience a fresh, dynamic approach to healing your mind and body.
Hello, My name is Jim Dimke. If you're reading this, you're looking for a therapist and that can be an overwhelming task. Allow me to help. I work with a variety of different populations, using an eclectic approach so that I can tailor therapy to meet your needs. My school of thought is that you know yourself better than anyone and therapy simply will expedite the process of finding the answers that you're looking for. I use a variety of theoretical orientations but am partial to a solution-focused and person-centered approach.
Hello, My name is Jim Dimke. If you're reading this, you're looking for a therapist and that can be an overwhelming task. Allow me to help. I work with a variety of different populations, using an eclectic approach so that I can tailor therapy to meet your needs. My school of thought is that you know yourself better than anyone and therapy simply will expedite the process of finding the answers that you're looking for. I use a variety of theoretical orientations but am partial to a solution-focused and person-centered approach.
Seeking therapy can be overwhelming, especially so if current or past trauma is begging to be addressed. I believe that engaging in therapy is an act of love for oneself. I am awed daily by the resilience of the human spirit, and that I have the privilege to bear witness to my clients’ stories as a partner in their healing journeys. I have a background in community mental health clinics, hospice, and school-settings serving individuals affected by intergenerational, relational and sexual trauma, domestic violence, abuse, neglect, substance abuse, and involvement in the child welfare and foster care systems.
Seeking therapy can be overwhelming, especially so if current or past trauma is begging to be addressed. I believe that engaging in therapy is an act of love for oneself. I am awed daily by the resilience of the human spirit, and that I have the privilege to bear witness to my clients’ stories as a partner in their healing journeys. I have a background in community mental health clinics, hospice, and school-settings serving individuals affected by intergenerational, relational and sexual trauma, domestic violence, abuse, neglect, substance abuse, and involvement in the child welfare and foster care systems.
Hello my name is Meghan Giles, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I am passionate about working collaboratively with individuals to help empower them to create lasting change. I have worked with adults, teens, and children that are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and communication difficulties. For the past 6 years I have treated children from 5-12 years of age in the school setting and virtually during COVID. Recently I have become trained as a Pregnancy and Postpartum Coach.
Hello my name is Meghan Giles, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I am passionate about working collaboratively with individuals to help empower them to create lasting change. I have worked with adults, teens, and children that are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and communication difficulties. For the past 6 years I have treated children from 5-12 years of age in the school setting and virtually during COVID. Recently I have become trained as a Pregnancy and Postpartum Coach.
Anne Brunner
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MSc, APCC
Verified Verified
Monterey, CA 93940
Are you wanting to make changes but feel unsure where to start? Whether you are dealing with relationship challenges, intimacy concerns, navigating a major life transition, or struggling with an eating disorder or addiction, I am here to help. If you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, mood swings, or finding yourself in conflict with those you care about, I provide a collaborative and compassionate space where you can feel safe, understood, and supported. I work with individuals, couples, and families.
Are you wanting to make changes but feel unsure where to start? Whether you are dealing with relationship challenges, intimacy concerns, navigating a major life transition, or struggling with an eating disorder or addiction, I am here to help. If you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, mood swings, or finding yourself in conflict with those you care about, I provide a collaborative and compassionate space where you can feel safe, understood, and supported. I work with individuals, couples, and families.
Jenna Rose Mahoney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Monterey, CA 93940
As a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in psychotherapy for adults and couples, I am dedicated to fostering healing and growth in my clients’ lives. With certification in Brainspotting trauma therapy and a theoretical orientation rooted in humanistic principles and attachment theory, I offer a compassionate and holistic approach to therapy. In my work with couples, I am passionate about exploring the impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships. By identifying and addressing unmet needs from the past, I help couples navigate challenges and cultivate deeper connections.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in psychotherapy for adults and couples, I am dedicated to fostering healing and growth in my clients’ lives. With certification in Brainspotting trauma therapy and a theoretical orientation rooted in humanistic principles and attachment theory, I offer a compassionate and holistic approach to therapy. In my work with couples, I am passionate about exploring the impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships. By identifying and addressing unmet needs from the past, I help couples navigate challenges and cultivate deeper connections.
Allison Anthony
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monterey, CA 93940
I started going to therapy when I was teen and it was that experience that lead me to pursuing a career where I would be able to help those the way I was helped. This lead me to complete my undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in sociology as well as my Masters in Social Work at California State University of Monterey Bay. I have experience working with the unhoused who were struggling with addiction and severe mental illness, adolescents, adults and first responders. I have a strong foundation in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, substance use disorders and grief.
I started going to therapy when I was teen and it was that experience that lead me to pursuing a career where I would be able to help those the way I was helped. This lead me to complete my undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in sociology as well as my Masters in Social Work at California State University of Monterey Bay. I have experience working with the unhoused who were struggling with addiction and severe mental illness, adolescents, adults and first responders. I have a strong foundation in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, substance use disorders and grief.
People come to therapy for various reasons. You may be in crisis or you may want to work on long-standing behaviors that are no longer working for you. Maybe negative self-talk is getting in your way, or repeating the same behavior expecting different results and aren't sure how to make the necessary changes. Therapy is a process, finding the right therapist is important.
People come to therapy for various reasons. You may be in crisis or you may want to work on long-standing behaviors that are no longer working for you. Maybe negative self-talk is getting in your way, or repeating the same behavior expecting different results and aren't sure how to make the necessary changes. Therapy is a process, finding the right therapist is important.
Relationship difficulties? Depressed? Anxious? Challenged? It doesn't have to as hard as it seems right now. Trust me, there is a solution to what is affecting you and how you feel about life today. With nearly 40years experience I know I can help you find a healthier, happier life. Together, we'll find the solution that works for you. Be sure to leave a message, I will return your call the same day. To learn more about my work and me click on the WEBSITE icon under my picture.
Relationship difficulties? Depressed? Anxious? Challenged? It doesn't have to as hard as it seems right now. Trust me, there is a solution to what is affecting you and how you feel about life today. With nearly 40years experience I know I can help you find a healthier, happier life. Together, we'll find the solution that works for you. Be sure to leave a message, I will return your call the same day. To learn more about my work and me click on the WEBSITE icon under my picture.
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Araceli Meskus
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW , ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monterey, CA 93940
The struggles of life’s journey come with many stressors. These often result in anxiety, depression, and trauma affecting how we view ourselves and the world around us. These can cause an impact on our relationships with our loved ones and ourselves. You’re taking the first step toward overcoming those struggles - by choosing to seek healing, your highest potential, and the accomplishment of your goals. Servicios de terapia en español.
The struggles of life’s journey come with many stressors. These often result in anxiety, depression, and trauma affecting how we view ourselves and the world around us. These can cause an impact on our relationships with our loved ones and ourselves. You’re taking the first step toward overcoming those struggles - by choosing to seek healing, your highest potential, and the accomplishment of your goals. Servicios de terapia en español.
There are times in life when our paths lead us off course and we find ourselves struggling with serious issues like negativity, depression, worry, anxiety, interpersonal relational issues, difficulty with co-workers or unfulfilling marriages. Some of us struggle with unresolved trauma from our past, leaving us feeling distant, disconnected and alone. No matter how difficult your current situation seems, I believe that it is always possible to get back on track and feel better. In my years specializing in domestic violence, eating disorders and trauma related therapy, I have helped individuals, couples and families overcome multiple obstacles.
There are times in life when our paths lead us off course and we find ourselves struggling with serious issues like negativity, depression, worry, anxiety, interpersonal relational issues, difficulty with co-workers or unfulfilling marriages. Some of us struggle with unresolved trauma from our past, leaving us feeling distant, disconnected and alone. No matter how difficult your current situation seems, I believe that it is always possible to get back on track and feel better. In my years specializing in domestic violence, eating disorders and trauma related therapy, I have helped individuals, couples and families overcome multiple obstacles.
I seek to offer a welcoming and safe space for you to explore your sense of self and the challenges you may be facing. Due to symptoms that hinder our ability to solve problems and thrive, we can become blocked from experiencing the full range of human emotion. Our sessions will increase your capacity to feel joy, playfulness and a sense of purpose in your life. My therapeutic style is collaborative, transparent and playful while using an integrative mind-body approach. I will encourage you to tap into the creativity and openness that allows you to gain new perspective and discover your own capacity to make meaningful change.
I seek to offer a welcoming and safe space for you to explore your sense of self and the challenges you may be facing. Due to symptoms that hinder our ability to solve problems and thrive, we can become blocked from experiencing the full range of human emotion. Our sessions will increase your capacity to feel joy, playfulness and a sense of purpose in your life. My therapeutic style is collaborative, transparent and playful while using an integrative mind-body approach. I will encourage you to tap into the creativity and openness that allows you to gain new perspective and discover your own capacity to make meaningful change.
Hello, I am Anna Vargas. I'm a graduate of Loyola Marymount University. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a specialty in Clinical Art Therapy. My focus is to help clients tap into their inner Superhero so they can conquer obstacles that come their way, whether it be stress, life transitions, relationship issues, working through family of origin, or trauma. Adults, Young adults, families, and Women's issues have been a focus in my practice, life transition, menopause issues, Relationship issues, anxiety, depression, stress.
Hello, I am Anna Vargas. I'm a graduate of Loyola Marymount University. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a specialty in Clinical Art Therapy. My focus is to help clients tap into their inner Superhero so they can conquer obstacles that come their way, whether it be stress, life transitions, relationship issues, working through family of origin, or trauma. Adults, Young adults, families, and Women's issues have been a focus in my practice, life transition, menopause issues, Relationship issues, anxiety, depression, stress.
Wellspring Psychological Services, Inc.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Monterey, CA 93940
I am the founder of Wellspring Psychological Services and supervising psychologist for this group private practice. I specialize in creating mind and body wholeness, helping to bring balance back into life. I have a passion for working with teens and young adults, particularly because the challenges of adolescence require a unique and strong client/therapist personality fit. Students in residency and couples in transition can take advantage of my 15 years of clinical expertise. My mission is to create a therapeutic space where each person is able to fully show up and create a more contented and peaceful life.
I am the founder of Wellspring Psychological Services and supervising psychologist for this group private practice. I specialize in creating mind and body wholeness, helping to bring balance back into life. I have a passion for working with teens and young adults, particularly because the challenges of adolescence require a unique and strong client/therapist personality fit. Students in residency and couples in transition can take advantage of my 15 years of clinical expertise. My mission is to create a therapeutic space where each person is able to fully show up and create a more contented and peaceful life.
How can I help you? Was there a crisis, or an unexpected, yet, traumatic event that has happened in your life? Maybe you're just feeling lost, tired, overwhelmed, in-shock, and just in need of some extra support. Maybe it was an ultimatum, "Either we go to therapy, or we're done..." that motivated this decision. So here you are... reading this... are you ready? As your Therapist I will listen, be supportive, and help you deal with the crisis, trauma, and stressors in your life. I provide a warm, inviting, safe, and non-judgmental space where you and your healing are my main focus.
How can I help you? Was there a crisis, or an unexpected, yet, traumatic event that has happened in your life? Maybe you're just feeling lost, tired, overwhelmed, in-shock, and just in need of some extra support. Maybe it was an ultimatum, "Either we go to therapy, or we're done..." that motivated this decision. So here you are... reading this... are you ready? As your Therapist I will listen, be supportive, and help you deal with the crisis, trauma, and stressors in your life. I provide a warm, inviting, safe, and non-judgmental space where you and your healing are my main focus.
I believe in healing and I believe that the soul speaks when it is given the space to do so. I work as both a catalyst & teacher, helping discover & uncover what needs attention & tending to, and potentially leading to a life with less suffering & pain. If you're looking for help, your soul is probably speaking. Prior to becoming a therapist, I was a high school teacher. I have an affinity for working w/teens & young adults who are ready to uncover and heal trauma and pain from circumstances out of their control. I am especially drawn towards helping those struggling with addiction and those who have survived great trauma.
I believe in healing and I believe that the soul speaks when it is given the space to do so. I work as both a catalyst & teacher, helping discover & uncover what needs attention & tending to, and potentially leading to a life with less suffering & pain. If you're looking for help, your soul is probably speaking. Prior to becoming a therapist, I was a high school teacher. I have an affinity for working w/teens & young adults who are ready to uncover and heal trauma and pain from circumstances out of their control. I am especially drawn towards helping those struggling with addiction and those who have survived great trauma.
Rebel Hearts Counseling, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LAADC
Verified Verified
Monterey, CA 93940
As a therapist, understanding what heart healing means, may take a while for a client to understand or trust a therapist, with the understanding, “one does not delve into matters of heart, too lightly” Matters of the heart, are undermined by stress, emotional, mental problems, understanding how I work, as “witness of the inner heart” means that we have the potential to enter into a dialogue that will go into the heart, working together, can create the latitude needed to explore heart matter that heal. I invite you to therapy process that has to opportunity provide a safe space for heart healing.
As a therapist, understanding what heart healing means, may take a while for a client to understand or trust a therapist, with the understanding, “one does not delve into matters of heart, too lightly” Matters of the heart, are undermined by stress, emotional, mental problems, understanding how I work, as “witness of the inner heart” means that we have the potential to enter into a dialogue that will go into the heart, working together, can create the latitude needed to explore heart matter that heal. I invite you to therapy process that has to opportunity provide a safe space for heart healing.
