Female Therapists in Murphys, CA
Life, parenting and relationships don't come with manuals. We often need some help to navigate these waters effectively and to achieve the best quality of life. I provide a non-judgmental, compassionate environment where you can feel safe to explore the challenges currently facing you. Therapy can and does help you change your life. The sooner you make the decision to begin therapy, the sooner you can expect to see progress towards a happier, more fulfilled life. My therapeutic focus encompasses counseling for couples, families, and individual counseling for adults and teens.
Life, parenting and relationships don't come with manuals. We often need some help to navigate these waters effectively and to achieve the best quality of life. I provide a non-judgmental, compassionate environment where you can feel safe to explore the challenges currently facing you. Therapy can and does help you change your life. The sooner you make the decision to begin therapy, the sooner you can expect to see progress towards a happier, more fulfilled life. My therapeutic focus encompasses counseling for couples, families, and individual counseling for adults and teens.
I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing transitions: divorce, separation, a new diagnosis of a mental illness or chronic physical illness, coming out as an LGBTQ individual, and discovering you have a child with a learning disability, ADD/ADHD, or a child on the autism spectrum. I also enjoy working from the perspective of narrative therapy, because we always have the opportunity to "rewrite" our life story at any time. Part of therapy is rewriting our life story and narrative, and I greatly enjoy being part of this rewriting process with clients.
I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing transitions: divorce, separation, a new diagnosis of a mental illness or chronic physical illness, coming out as an LGBTQ individual, and discovering you have a child with a learning disability, ADD/ADHD, or a child on the autism spectrum. I also enjoy working from the perspective of narrative therapy, because we always have the opportunity to "rewrite" our life story at any time. Part of therapy is rewriting our life story and narrative, and I greatly enjoy being part of this rewriting process with clients.
Dana Locke
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murphys, CA 95247 (Online Only)
Using methods that quickly get to the heart of your struggles with relationships, depression, low self esteem, or loss, I can help you find relief when we work together in therapy. Very often, knowing the deeper truth and inherent logic of our problems leads to uprooting and transforming them. You can feel more creative and joyful.
Using methods that quickly get to the heart of your struggles with relationships, depression, low self esteem, or loss, I can help you find relief when we work together in therapy. Very often, knowing the deeper truth and inherent logic of our problems leads to uprooting and transforming them. You can feel more creative and joyful.
I bring to my work my extensive experience as a parent, educator, counselor, partner, daughter, athlete and woman.
You may feel that in the midst of your life's demands (career, parenthood, relationship, money) you have arrived at a crossroads and feel stuck. Many people have been there before you, and NOW IT'S YOUR TURN. The choice is yours. Some have given up and others continue to "just get by". Another group has said, "I want to make this an opportunity to understand myself, my choices, patterns and change them for the better." I believe that committing the time and energy to work on life difficulties and understand yourself better is a good choice for most people.
I bring to my work my extensive experience as a parent, educator, counselor, partner, daughter, athlete and woman.
You may feel that in the midst of your life's demands (career, parenthood, relationship, money) you have arrived at a crossroads and feel stuck. Many people have been there before you, and NOW IT'S YOUR TURN. The choice is yours. Some have given up and others continue to "just get by". Another group has said, "I want to make this an opportunity to understand myself, my choices, patterns and change them for the better." I believe that committing the time and energy to work on life difficulties and understand yourself better is a good choice for most people.
I enjoy working with children from preschool through 5th grade who are dealing with challenging behaviors, big emotions, social difficulties, and learning struggles. My desire is to help children to regulate (calm) their nervous systems so they can express their needs in a more productive way. When they understand what is going on within themselves and the world around them, they can make better choices. When children CAN do better, they WILL do better. I also like coming alongside parents/caregivers to support them in the significant work of raising their child and understanding how to best meet their needs.
I enjoy working with children from preschool through 5th grade who are dealing with challenging behaviors, big emotions, social difficulties, and learning struggles. My desire is to help children to regulate (calm) their nervous systems so they can express their needs in a more productive way. When they understand what is going on within themselves and the world around them, they can make better choices. When children CAN do better, they WILL do better. I also like coming alongside parents/caregivers to support them in the significant work of raising their child and understanding how to best meet their needs.
Jeanette Lasater
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, 40853
Verified Verified
Murphys, CA 95247 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
ONLINE SESSIONS NOW AVAILABLE. I help adults recover from childhood and adult trauma with the use of body centered therapies. Unresolved trauma often negatively affects our relationships, careers, and physical, mental, emotional, & spiritual health. People who have experienced trauma are often doing the very best they know how to deal with the emotional and physiological response to what has happened to them. People often don't realize the struggles they are having in their lives can be linked to things that have happened in the past. They try to change their behavior with little to no success, or easily fall back into old habits.
ONLINE SESSIONS NOW AVAILABLE. I help adults recover from childhood and adult trauma with the use of body centered therapies. Unresolved trauma often negatively affects our relationships, careers, and physical, mental, emotional, & spiritual health. People who have experienced trauma are often doing the very best they know how to deal with the emotional and physiological response to what has happened to them. People often don't realize the struggles they are having in their lives can be linked to things that have happened in the past. They try to change their behavior with little to no success, or easily fall back into old habits.
Allison Guyton
Marriage & Family Therapist, BA, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Murphys, CA 95247
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy can be a truly transformative experience. If you are suffering from the impacts of trauma, feel like you've lost your sense of self, are burdened by stress, worry, depression or low self-esteem and are ready for healing, I can help. If you and your partner are struggling and would benefit from an unbiased third party to help navigate the intricacies of your relationship, I can help. Therapy is a journey, and together we will identify and create meaningful goals for treatment to bring greater fulfillment to your life.
Therapy can be a truly transformative experience. If you are suffering from the impacts of trauma, feel like you've lost your sense of self, are burdened by stress, worry, depression or low self-esteem and are ready for healing, I can help. If you and your partner are struggling and would benefit from an unbiased third party to help navigate the intricacies of your relationship, I can help. Therapy is a journey, and together we will identify and create meaningful goals for treatment to bring greater fulfillment to your life.
Anne Berner Calderwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Murphys, CA 95247
Not accepting new clients
My approach to therapy is a collaborative one, informed by my clinical social work education, 37 years of postgraduate experience, and ongoing continuing education. I work most successfully with individuals who come to therapy with a desire for greater understanding of themselves and others, and an identified symptom/situation/problem/conflict to explore/resolve. Therapy can be short or long term as needed. Significant others may be included as part of treatment. Together we will explore your concerns, and develop strategies for meeting your goals. I am a provider for many insurance plans to make therapy affordable and accessible.
My approach to therapy is a collaborative one, informed by my clinical social work education, 37 years of postgraduate experience, and ongoing continuing education. I work most successfully with individuals who come to therapy with a desire for greater understanding of themselves and others, and an identified symptom/situation/problem/conflict to explore/resolve. Therapy can be short or long term as needed. Significant others may be included as part of treatment. Together we will explore your concerns, and develop strategies for meeting your goals. I am a provider for many insurance plans to make therapy affordable and accessible.
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Mary Kennard
Marriage & Family Therapist, BA, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Arnold, CA 95223 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with individuals and couples on a wide variety of personal issues helping them to move from discord to harmony on goals of their choice.I find that everyone has a story to tell and believe that I am very attuned at helping clarify the impact our stories have in our lives. It is my belief that each person has hidden strengths that may have been weakened by life events.
I have experience working with all ages, and stages of life; with individuals, couples, and families.With this experience I have developed a great empathy and understanding of those in distress.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples on a wide variety of personal issues helping them to move from discord to harmony on goals of their choice.I find that everyone has a story to tell and believe that I am very attuned at helping clarify the impact our stories have in our lives. It is my belief that each person has hidden strengths that may have been weakened by life events.
I have experience working with all ages, and stages of life; with individuals, couples, and families.With this experience I have developed a great empathy and understanding of those in distress.
My ideal client is a child, 3 to 18 years old that is a survivor of trauma. Play therapy offers our beloved children a needed safe and familiar place to tell their stories. It is this arena of play that children are empowered to lead the way in their therapy. Deciding when and how to share the details of their story on the journey of healing.
My ideal client is a child, 3 to 18 years old that is a survivor of trauma. Play therapy offers our beloved children a needed safe and familiar place to tell their stories. It is this arena of play that children are empowered to lead the way in their therapy. Deciding when and how to share the details of their story on the journey of healing.
My clients often tell me they feel cared about. I enjoy helping people find what works for them individually and provide a relaxing environment. Depression and anxiety are most often the symptoms to bring individuals into treatment, couples learn ways to be supportive of one another. I listen, make suggestions and offer techniques that will provide ways to get more out of daily life.
My clients often tell me they feel cared about. I enjoy helping people find what works for them individually and provide a relaxing environment. Depression and anxiety are most often the symptoms to bring individuals into treatment, couples learn ways to be supportive of one another. I listen, make suggestions and offer techniques that will provide ways to get more out of daily life.
Lauren Trask
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Angels Camp, CA 95222 (Online Only)
I believe every good therapist has done their own work. I have been a therapy client at different times throughout my life. I don’t ask my clients to do anything I haven’t done myself. Together we will work to identify the best approach to healing for you.
I believe every good therapist has done their own work. I have been a therapy client at different times throughout my life. I don’t ask my clients to do anything I haven’t done myself. Together we will work to identify the best approach to healing for you.
Christa J Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Angels Camp, CA 95222 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Many of us struggle with worry, sadness, or overwhelming circumstances and want to improve our well being so we can pursue what’s important to us. If you are having difficulty seeking support because of work, transportation, childcare, or other barriers, I provide therapy sessions via a secure video chat program, which can be accessed in the privacy of your own home. If you are motivated for change, I look forward to working with you.
Many of us struggle with worry, sadness, or overwhelming circumstances and want to improve our well being so we can pursue what’s important to us. If you are having difficulty seeking support because of work, transportation, childcare, or other barriers, I provide therapy sessions via a secure video chat program, which can be accessed in the privacy of your own home. If you are motivated for change, I look forward to working with you.
Every individual, couple or family is uniquely different and I have found over the years that one approach does not fit all. I offer a safe and confidential environment for understanding and resolving challenges in your life. I will assess your needs and create a treatment plan that is uniquely suited to you. You deserve emotional healing...I would like to help.
Every individual, couple or family is uniquely different and I have found over the years that one approach does not fit all. I offer a safe and confidential environment for understanding and resolving challenges in your life. I will assess your needs and create a treatment plan that is uniquely suited to you. You deserve emotional healing...I would like to help.
Are you overwhelmed and tired of being where you are at? Do you want change? Want to find new approaches of dealing with emotional and or physical pain? Or help a family member who is. I have helped those to find their path and get relief to ease their pain.
Are you overwhelmed and tired of being where you are at? Do you want change? Want to find new approaches of dealing with emotional and or physical pain? Or help a family member who is. I have helped those to find their path and get relief to ease their pain.
Online Therapists
My passion is working with children with autism, ADHD, anxiety, neuroimmune disorders, and sensory processing disorders within the field of Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy and Animal-Assisted Therapy. I have 12 years of experience working with children and their families offering collaborative therapy. In conjunction to equine-facilitated psychotherapy, I work from an attachment-based model, blended with polyvagal theory, creative expressive art, and sensory integration therapy. Within my practice I focus on not only working with the child, but also their family to cultivate growth, change, and well-being.
My passion is working with children with autism, ADHD, anxiety, neuroimmune disorders, and sensory processing disorders within the field of Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy and Animal-Assisted Therapy. I have 12 years of experience working with children and their families offering collaborative therapy. In conjunction to equine-facilitated psychotherapy, I work from an attachment-based model, blended with polyvagal theory, creative expressive art, and sensory integration therapy. Within my practice I focus on not only working with the child, but also their family to cultivate growth, change, and well-being.
Yesica Pantoja-Juarez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95814 (Online Only)
Are you looking for therapy for the first time? Or do you have experience with therapy and looking to continue to focus on self-improvement? As an LMFT, my therapeutic approach can help you understand how individual problems can, at times, be connected to past and current social experiences. I have found success working with individuals interested in diving deeper into their thought patterns and exploring how their early life experiences play a role in the development of their current selves.
Are you looking for therapy for the first time? Or do you have experience with therapy and looking to continue to focus on self-improvement? As an LMFT, my therapeutic approach can help you understand how individual problems can, at times, be connected to past and current social experiences. I have found success working with individuals interested in diving deeper into their thought patterns and exploring how their early life experiences play a role in the development of their current selves.
Debra Vinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Antioch, CA 94509 (Online Only)
I have a broad experience in the field of Psychotherapy and have served children, families and couples. I used a client centered approach with various treatment modalities that allows each individual to reach their personal goals. I look forward to serving you via tele-health or in person. In person sessions are offered in Oakland, CA.
I have a broad experience in the field of Psychotherapy and have served children, families and couples. I used a client centered approach with various treatment modalities that allows each individual to reach their personal goals. I look forward to serving you via tele-health or in person. In person sessions are offered in Oakland, CA.
I have had the privilege of working with diverse people of all ages--from the very young to very old and everything in between--to navigate life's present day challenges and work through past trauma. Are you finding yourself increasingly stressed out? Anxious? Depressed? Are you in a time of transition? We can work together to stabilize your mood and increase your coping skills, in order for you to make choices that empower your life and break cycles of behavior that disempower you. I am open to working with children, adolescents, adults.
I have had the privilege of working with diverse people of all ages--from the very young to very old and everything in between--to navigate life's present day challenges and work through past trauma. Are you finding yourself increasingly stressed out? Anxious? Depressed? Are you in a time of transition? We can work together to stabilize your mood and increase your coping skills, in order for you to make choices that empower your life and break cycles of behavior that disempower you. I am open to working with children, adolescents, adults.
There are times in our life when difficulties lead to thoughts and feelings inside of us that we are uncomfortable with. Ignoring those feelings doesn’t exactly make them go away often leaving us frustrated and feeling stuck. So what can you do? Well, I can tell you that counseling is a helpful way to find relief and healing for those struggling with mental and emotional suffering, relationship conflicts, daily stress, and unhealthy behavior patterns.
There are times in our life when difficulties lead to thoughts and feelings inside of us that we are uncomfortable with. Ignoring those feelings doesn’t exactly make them go away often leaving us frustrated and feeling stuck. So what can you do? Well, I can tell you that counseling is a helpful way to find relief and healing for those struggling with mental and emotional suffering, relationship conflicts, daily stress, and unhealthy behavior patterns.
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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.