Government Employees Health Association (GEHA) Therapists in Pacifica, CA
Welcome! I’m Lisabeth Castro-Smyth, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) providing telehealth therapy. I specialize in support for life transitions, complex trauma, anxiety, stress, attachment ruptures, depression, and grief. I have extensive experience accompanying survivors on their healing journeys, and have served children, youth, and adults in diverse settings for over a decade.
Welcome! I’m Lisabeth Castro-Smyth, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) providing telehealth therapy. I specialize in support for life transitions, complex trauma, anxiety, stress, attachment ruptures, depression, and grief. I have extensive experience accompanying survivors on their healing journeys, and have served children, youth, and adults in diverse settings for over a decade.
My name is Blanca DiDonato and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 20 years experience working with children, youth and families, as well as working in a Behavioral Health program integrated in a Primary Care setting. My approach to therapy is to provide brief therapeutic interventions that focus on the reduction of symptoms associated with stress, anxiety, and depression, using solution-focused strategies.
My name is Blanca DiDonato and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 20 years experience working with children, youth and families, as well as working in a Behavioral Health program integrated in a Primary Care setting. My approach to therapy is to provide brief therapeutic interventions that focus on the reduction of symptoms associated with stress, anxiety, and depression, using solution-focused strategies.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience working with children, youth, and adults. As a Christian therapist, I am committed to empowering individuals to build healthier relationships with themselves and others. We create unique stories as we journey through life. I am committed to helping individuals explore their story, nurturing self-understanding, and self-compassion. I am passionate about addressing relationship issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience working with children, youth, and adults. As a Christian therapist, I am committed to empowering individuals to build healthier relationships with themselves and others. We create unique stories as we journey through life. I am committed to helping individuals explore their story, nurturing self-understanding, and self-compassion. I am passionate about addressing relationship issues.
Are you an “overthinker” with complex feelings that are hard to put into words? Do you feel misunderstood, lonely, isolated, and unfulfilled? Do you strive to please others at the expense of yourself? Perhaps you feel exhausted, overworked, over-stressed, and as though you're never enough. You might crave a deep connection with yourself, your loved ones and the world around you, while also struggling to make sense of the world. Unexpectedly life-changing or stressful events can increase these feelings, and hope for change can seem so far away. Let's develop your new path forward!
Are you an “overthinker” with complex feelings that are hard to put into words? Do you feel misunderstood, lonely, isolated, and unfulfilled? Do you strive to please others at the expense of yourself? Perhaps you feel exhausted, overworked, over-stressed, and as though you're never enough. You might crave a deep connection with yourself, your loved ones and the world around you, while also struggling to make sense of the world. Unexpectedly life-changing or stressful events can increase these feelings, and hope for change can seem so far away. Let's develop your new path forward!
My name is Shawn Hackett. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have 18-plus years of experience providing mental health services. My treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help you solve current problems and longstanding patterns. With empathy and compassion, I will help you find solutions and effective coping skills. I work with adults ages 18 and older. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and trauma.
My name is Shawn Hackett. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have 18-plus years of experience providing mental health services. My treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help you solve current problems and longstanding patterns. With empathy and compassion, I will help you find solutions and effective coping skills. I work with adults ages 18 and older. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and trauma.
Hi! I'm Sana, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I provide a supportive and warm space to express your thoughts and feelings in an authentic manner. I have experience working with diverse populations in challenging maladaptive thoughts and beliefs. I am CBT-informed and Trauma-informed. My approach is to be compassionate, non-judgmental, encouraging, and authentic. I provide an eclectic therapeutic experience that includes CBT, Reality Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychoanalysis.
Hi! I'm Sana, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I provide a supportive and warm space to express your thoughts and feelings in an authentic manner. I have experience working with diverse populations in challenging maladaptive thoughts and beliefs. I am CBT-informed and Trauma-informed. My approach is to be compassionate, non-judgmental, encouraging, and authentic. I provide an eclectic therapeutic experience that includes CBT, Reality Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychoanalysis.
Welcome. Take a moment to thank yourself for considering therapy and doing something for yourself. My priority is to develop a safe and collaborative environment in which I guide you toward recognizing your potential, strengths, and ability to solve problems. I focus on supporting people struggling with anxiety, mood, and trauma/stressor disorders, as well as general life stress. I use a compassionate, person-centered, and trauma-informed approach to help you better understand and navigate the highs and lows that naturally happen throughout life.
Welcome. Take a moment to thank yourself for considering therapy and doing something for yourself. My priority is to develop a safe and collaborative environment in which I guide you toward recognizing your potential, strengths, and ability to solve problems. I focus on supporting people struggling with anxiety, mood, and trauma/stressor disorders, as well as general life stress. I use a compassionate, person-centered, and trauma-informed approach to help you better understand and navigate the highs and lows that naturally happen throughout life.
My name is Amanda Gonzalez, I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and a registered art therapist in the state of California and New Jersey. I utilize creative interventions to support my clients in understanding and expressing difficult emotions as well as discovering deeper aspects of their mental health. I am flexible in my approach as each person may benefit from a different style. However, I'm particularly interested in how the past plays a part in our current day experiences, and how we may free ourselves of unwanted (internal or external) burdens when we can understand their origin.
My name is Amanda Gonzalez, I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and a registered art therapist in the state of California and New Jersey. I utilize creative interventions to support my clients in understanding and expressing difficult emotions as well as discovering deeper aspects of their mental health. I am flexible in my approach as each person may benefit from a different style. However, I'm particularly interested in how the past plays a part in our current day experiences, and how we may free ourselves of unwanted (internal or external) burdens when we can understand their origin.
My name is Dr. Craig Wetterer and I am a licensed clinical psychologist in California and Nevada. My therapeutic approach is eclectic, drawing from cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused theoretical models. My focus areas in my practice include depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, adjustment to work stress and sleep disorders. My typical client is someone who is experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, which is often connected to unexpected life events, or other circumstances that have overwhelmed the individual's coping ability.
My name is Dr. Craig Wetterer and I am a licensed clinical psychologist in California and Nevada. My therapeutic approach is eclectic, drawing from cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused theoretical models. My focus areas in my practice include depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, adjustment to work stress and sleep disorders. My typical client is someone who is experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, which is often connected to unexpected life events, or other circumstances that have overwhelmed the individual's coping ability.
Life’s challenges can feel isolating, but with the right support, healing and growth are possible. Whether you're seeking relief from stress, working through past experiences, or just need someone to listen, I’m here to help. My approach is humanistic, client-centered, and collaborative—empowering you to share your story, explore your path, and move toward healing and growth.
Life’s challenges can feel isolating, but with the right support, healing and growth are possible. Whether you're seeking relief from stress, working through past experiences, or just need someone to listen, I’m here to help. My approach is humanistic, client-centered, and collaborative—empowering you to share your story, explore your path, and move toward healing and growth.
My name is Brenda De La Cruz and I am an LCSW who has been in the field for over 15 years. I like to give the client the chance to utilize their strengths during treatment along with my own prompts and experience with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and more. I'm a kid at heart and love getting to know my clients and their passions to help them navigate their treatment in a positive way. I like to utilize strength-based, client-centered, motivational interviewing, TF-CBT, CBT modules, and classic talk therapy. I also utilize play and art therapy, as well as incorporating music into sessions as needed or appropriate.
My name is Brenda De La Cruz and I am an LCSW who has been in the field for over 15 years. I like to give the client the chance to utilize their strengths during treatment along with my own prompts and experience with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and more. I'm a kid at heart and love getting to know my clients and their passions to help them navigate their treatment in a positive way. I like to utilize strength-based, client-centered, motivational interviewing, TF-CBT, CBT modules, and classic talk therapy. I also utilize play and art therapy, as well as incorporating music into sessions as needed or appropriate.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) providing telehealth in California and New Hampshire. I work with adults and couples and specialize in anxiety, stress, trauma, and relational issues, using Client Centered Therapy, Art Therapy, and Brainspotting to help them realize their healing potential and start feeling better. I typically work with clients who are dealing with life transitions and present and past trauma. Many of my clients identify as Black or Latino and are used to downplaying or avoiding the tough experiences that come with living in this world as a person of color.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) providing telehealth in California and New Hampshire. I work with adults and couples and specialize in anxiety, stress, trauma, and relational issues, using Client Centered Therapy, Art Therapy, and Brainspotting to help them realize their healing potential and start feeling better. I typically work with clients who are dealing with life transitions and present and past trauma. Many of my clients identify as Black or Latino and are used to downplaying or avoiding the tough experiences that come with living in this world as a person of color.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California. I have been a therapist for 7 years with an additional 5 years of related mental-health work. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings including Community Mental Health, Adolescent-Psychiatric Hospital, residential facilities, and Residential Care Facility for Elderly Folks. My focus is working with late-stage adolescence to early adulthood males seeking guidance and understanding as they form their identity (ages 16-24 years-old).
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California. I have been a therapist for 7 years with an additional 5 years of related mental-health work. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings including Community Mental Health, Adolescent-Psychiatric Hospital, residential facilities, and Residential Care Facility for Elderly Folks. My focus is working with late-stage adolescence to early adulthood males seeking guidance and understanding as they form their identity (ages 16-24 years-old).
I am a Latinx, bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 15 years of experience providing holistic and client-centered counseling services to individuals, families, couples, adolescents, and members of the Latinx and LGBTQ+ community. I have been living in the U.S. for half of my life and understand the dynamics of Latinx living here from personal experience and education. I understand teens and young adults need to find their cultural identity “I feel that I am not from here and I am not from there.” I have worked in a community environment where I focused on empowering clients to resume enjoying a fulfilled life.
I am a Latinx, bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 15 years of experience providing holistic and client-centered counseling services to individuals, families, couples, adolescents, and members of the Latinx and LGBTQ+ community. I have been living in the U.S. for half of my life and understand the dynamics of Latinx living here from personal experience and education. I understand teens and young adults need to find their cultural identity “I feel that I am not from here and I am not from there.” I have worked in a community environment where I focused on empowering clients to resume enjoying a fulfilled life.
My name is Joseph Poyser, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of California, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona, and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois. My primary focus is working statewide in California via telehealth. I work with individuals and couples, emerging adults, middle-aged adults, and older adults, specializing in anxiety, depression, life stage adjustments, and LGBTQ+ issues utilizing affirming therapies and evidence-based practices such as CBT and DBT to assist with reducing suffering and increasing life enjoyment.
My name is Joseph Poyser, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of California, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona, and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois. My primary focus is working statewide in California via telehealth. I work with individuals and couples, emerging adults, middle-aged adults, and older adults, specializing in anxiety, depression, life stage adjustments, and LGBTQ+ issues utilizing affirming therapies and evidence-based practices such as CBT and DBT to assist with reducing suffering and increasing life enjoyment.
My name is, Liana Deroian and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 88009). I am intrigued by the human mind and our capacity to enrich our lives through the power of Psychology. I have spent the last 14 years in various environments exploring the capabilities that mankind has and influencing change within individuals and organizations. I enjoy meeting people, hearing their stories, and leaving footprints or planting seeds in the lives of those, who my path crosses.
My name is, Liana Deroian and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 88009). I am intrigued by the human mind and our capacity to enrich our lives through the power of Psychology. I have spent the last 14 years in various environments exploring the capabilities that mankind has and influencing change within individuals and organizations. I enjoy meeting people, hearing their stories, and leaving footprints or planting seeds in the lives of those, who my path crosses.
Hi! I'm Christy Kneeland, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked in various capacities in mental health care since 2007. I enjoy teaming up with my clients to help them define their issues of concern and identify what they want to achieve during counseling. I help clients work toward their personal goals using proven approaches based on the person's needs.
Hi! I'm Christy Kneeland, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked in various capacities in mental health care since 2007. I enjoy teaming up with my clients to help them define their issues of concern and identify what they want to achieve during counseling. I help clients work toward their personal goals using proven approaches based on the person's needs.
Hi there, I'm Teresamaria Zavala, but prefer to be called Teresa. I am a licensed clinical social worker, I like to say as a therapist "I want to work myself out of a job," I am a huge believer that therapy has its place in a person's life but ultimately has an end date. My goal is to get you to the point you can continue on in your life with new skills and hope. I have a specialized interest in gender-specific therapy, people struggling with addiction, transitional-aged youth, and the needs of LGBTQIA+ community.
Hi there, I'm Teresamaria Zavala, but prefer to be called Teresa. I am a licensed clinical social worker, I like to say as a therapist "I want to work myself out of a job," I am a huge believer that therapy has its place in a person's life but ultimately has an end date. My goal is to get you to the point you can continue on in your life with new skills and hope. I have a specialized interest in gender-specific therapy, people struggling with addiction, transitional-aged youth, and the needs of LGBTQIA+ community.
Hi, my name is Yolanda Siegmeth. I am an LCSW, and I offer a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your thoughts, challenges, relationships, history, and desired changes. My focus areas of practice include anxiety, depression, family conflict, self-esteem, trauma, grief and loss, coping skills, chronic illness, parenting, narcissistic personalities, and life transitions. My therapeutic approach is adapted to meet the needs of the person I am working with. Collaboratively we can work towards your improved mental health and relationships.
Hi, my name is Yolanda Siegmeth. I am an LCSW, and I offer a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your thoughts, challenges, relationships, history, and desired changes. My focus areas of practice include anxiety, depression, family conflict, self-esteem, trauma, grief and loss, coping skills, chronic illness, parenting, narcissistic personalities, and life transitions. My therapeutic approach is adapted to meet the needs of the person I am working with. Collaboratively we can work towards your improved mental health and relationships.
My name is Christina Trindade and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Modesto, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with couples and individuals specializing in anxiety, stress, phase of life adjustments, and relational distress utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Strategic Therapy, and Gottman theories to help my clients make progress, heal relationships, and start feeling better.
My name is Christina Trindade and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Modesto, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with couples and individuals specializing in anxiety, stress, phase of life adjustments, and relational distress utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Strategic Therapy, and Gottman theories to help my clients make progress, heal relationships, and start feeling better.
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Government Employees Health Association (GEHA) Therapists
GEHA, Government Employees Health Association, provides health insurance benefit plans to federal employees and retirees and their dependents. The company currently offers traditional fee-for-service health plan options with a network of participating providers.

