Women's Issues Therapists in Monterey, CA

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Susan Valkenaar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CADC-CA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In addition to being a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I'm also a Certified Addiction Specialist and a Certified Women's Issues Specialist.
When people make a choice to utilize therapy to change their lives, I believe there is no greater gift they can give themselves. I am so lucky to have made helping people change their lives into my full time career.
(408) 606-2416
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Monterey, CA 93940
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Liana Shapiro-Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My practice is full at this time. Associate Marriage and Family Therapists under my supervision may have availability. Please communicate with them directly: Shana Mattson https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/shana-mattson-monterey-ca/893646 Congratulations on taking your first step to helping You. Our goal is to provide a safe environment for you to achieve your therapeutic goals.
(831) 298-5715
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Monterey, CA 93940
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Jennifer Neilson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are your relationships with yourself and others healthy? Are you experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and/or overwhelming emotions? Are you feeling fulfilled and living the life you always imagined you would or do you struggle to make sense of what you're going through? We all have a story to tell, and I'm here to help you make sense of yours. Let's work together. I will help you develop your inner resources to cope with challenges, heal what’s stuck, and live a life you love. Trauma and other labels do not define you.
(831) 264-0845
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Monterey, CA 93940
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Meika Hamisch
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you wanting to have greater awareness, clarity, and authenticity? Do you desire positive changes in your life that fit with your deepest held values and joy? I can help you identify thoughts and emotions that might have led you to your current symptoms (anxiety, depression, etc). I believe you have the potential to manage many of these symptoms by developing insight, mindfulness skills, and self-compassion.These insights, along with new skills/techniques learned during therapy can help you make more supportive choices in your life. You can have a deeper acceptance of what is and be more of your authentic self.
(831) 221-1351
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Monterey, CA 93940
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Rosemary Milburn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MBA, LMHC, LMFT, CPCC
Verified
Verified
Clinical Counselor assisting individuals to overcome struggles and become co-creative and successful in their lives, business, & personal ventures. Are you dealing with crisis, grief, depression, anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed... I assist in overcoming loss, trauma, addiction, and road blocks so you are able perform and be at your best, live a healthy life style, have positive relationships. We work collaboratively to find and reach for your peak goals. In addition, I work doing Clinical Supervision and with Healthcare Professionals. Please reach out to make an appointment via email or phone. Offices are on the Monterey Peninsula.
(831) 216-4501
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Monterey, CA 93940
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Rachel Trott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Everyone deserves the time and space to lay down their worries, their fears, their past, their pain—and especially their hopes for the future and the change they want to see in their lives. My job is to provide that time and space to my clients, listening attentively, non-judgmentally and empathetically. Once we’ve settled into that space, we can work together to identify your goals and work to achieve them. I am experienced in working with adults and teens with depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD and trauma, mood and thought disorders, substance use, grief, major life transitions and self-esteem. If you're ready, I'm here for you.
(707) 883-1246
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Rebel Hearts Counseling, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LAADC
Verified
Verified
I currently have openings for morning and some mid afternoon. I love helping client's overcome obstacles, challenge their old beliefs, help open paths to change their life. some clients have therapy to expand their coping skills and use session to have a place of safety to speak about trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss. I can offer a safe place to be seen, felt, and heard. Ask yourself, "Where did your voice go?" Let’s get to root of issues, that has kept you silenced, and let’s find solutions that can create change, support healing, and gained knowledge for a healthier lifestyle. Give me a call and let talk.
(831) 249-0658
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Monterey, CA 93940
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Therapy Lab Monterey
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Therapy Lab offers individual teletherapy that's based on a plan. Visit our website (therapylab.com) to explore a menu of treatment plans based on common goals for therapy. With your input, we'll make a plan that's based on your goals, your timeline, and your budget. Our science-based plans are designed to support you in overcoming distress (anxiety, relationship problems, work stress) so you walk away with emotional health and insight. At your first session, your exceptionally qualified therapist will get to know you and pick or design a plan that’s customized to your situation.
(831) 231-1429
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Monterey, CA 93940
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Wellspring Psychological Services, Inc.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
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.
(831) 222-6388
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Monterey, CA 93940
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Hailey Kohler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you a military family member or service member? Perhaps you are at your first or tenth duty station, and life isn't aligning with your ideal vision. Deployment, moves, marriage and parenting are uniquely challenged in this lifestyle. I am a therapist with a personal understanding of how this can impact individuals and couples. My second passion as a therapist is to support those suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I am trained and have experience with Exposure Response Prevention Therapy. I have experience across different subtypes and create treatment specific to present obsessions.
(831) 291-4360
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Monterey, CA 93940
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Christine Derr
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
My focus as a therapist is solution oriented, accessing inherent strengths to face the struggles we all encounter in life with new skills and insights. I enjoy working with clients who seek greater self understanding and changes in how they relate to themselves and others.
(831) 607-8619
Monterey, CA 93942
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Lisa Wyatt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
If you're here, it's likely because you're feeling confused or torn up about how to handle some part of your life, and it's affecting you in a way you wish it wasn't. I want to help you get past that, and get to a place where you're feeling more confident about your ability to manage the difficult situations you come across, whether it's with your family, in your relationships, or at work.
(831) 432-9851
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Monterey, CA 93940
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Jessica Cooper
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Therapy can be a meaningful experience that supports you in building healthy coping skills, better understanding yourself, and enacting desired life changes. I am a licensed psychologist with 16 years of experience providing individual and group psychotherapy. My approach is compassionate, non-judgmental, and collaborative. I strive to provide culturally sensitive therapy that honors your intersecting identities. I utilize a strength-based, trauma-informed lens and work to create a relationship where clients feel safe, supported, and understood in their lived experiences.
(831) 292-3965
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Monterey, CA 93940
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Leane Genstler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MBA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
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.
(831) 679-3819
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Monterey, CA 93940
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Julie Laurent
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
You have found the voice of an online therapist inspired by the swells of the Pacific Ocean! I not only have a personal love of ocean culture but also a special interest in increasing our power by creating meaning and healing through finding balance and connection with ourself, others, and our surroundings. I specialize in trauma-focused interventions. I believe in strategies that inform us and support life transitions, help us understand the mind/body connection, and lend to increased awareness and insight of coping habits that no longer serve us and free us from the burden of of our own suffering.
(831) 888-0555
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Monterey, CA 93940
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Dr. Mitch and Lisa Private Couples Workshops
PsyD, MSW
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Four to Six Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Does Not Work). During these 4 to 6 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.
(831) 440-3085
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Monterey, CA 93940
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Nicole Minor- Expansive Therapy
Counselor, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Seeking therapy can be the first step on a healing journey and I hope to walk alongside you as you pursue personal growth. I believe that therapy can be a great way to access some of the tools that are already within us but that we may need help employing. I understand the importance of intersectionality as a queer Black woman and therapist and can understand how necessary it is to acknowledge the impact of intersecting identities when working with clients. I use an integrative approach to help clients feel empowered to re-frame their narrative and identify and process complex emotions.
(929) 362-5951
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Monterey, CA 93940
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Christina Shamah
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you searching for a sense of purpose, to better understand or be understood by others? Are you looking for support in making decisions more aligned with your values? I utilize an integrative counseling style tailored to your unique needs, providing the opportunity for you to tap into your strengths. Insight gained may provide you the opportunity to manage stressors and to make self driven choices in a balanced manner. Approaching life's most difficult challenges in a confidential way may allow you to work towards your goals, providing you the opportunity to safely delve into your relationship struggles.
(831) 920-4874
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Monterey, CA 93940
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Matianna Baldassari - Accepting New Clients
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
16 Endorsed
Verified
16 Endorsed
Are you worried about never being good enough? Are you looking for a way to feel comfortable with who you are and confident in how you present yourself to the world? I help clients explore what brings them joy and meaning in life to uncover greater clarity and life purpose. I help clients develop greater awareness so that they are able to live intentionally with how they spend their time and give attention to the pursuits that bring them joy and fulfillment. Not only do I help clients notice the roses along the path, but also be encouraged to behold the rose in all its glory, thorns and all.
(310) 299-9161
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Monterey, CA 93940
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Judy D Zappacosta
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, CST-T
Verified
Verified
I have been in private practice for over 30 years helping children, families and adults. My clinical work includes a Jungian orientation to therapy, including non-verbal Sandplay Therapy for children and adults,dreamwork and somatic awareness. It is also includes extremely practical perspectives. I am accepting new referrals for children, adults, and families as they move through life transitions, trauma, depression or adjustment difficulties. I am a certified Teaching Member of Sandplay Therapists of America.
(831) 272-0255
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Monterey, CA 93940
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Women's Issues Therapists

How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?

It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.

How can women prepare for therapy?

Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.

How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?

Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.