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Time for Change, Psychotherapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
One thing that we have in common is that we all experience suffering. A lost relationship, disappointment at work, substance use that has taken control and chronic self-doubt are a few of the common forms. I have found that we can lessen our suffering with acceptance, self-compassion, mindfulness and the help and support of a therapist who seeks to understand your experience. I I am particularly interested in the process of change. Why, when we know that making a change would be good for us, do we not act?

Katherine Sarkarati
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Throughout my 10 year career, I have worked in a variety of settings from high-acuity community mental health and case management to dual diagnosis treatment centers. In this work, I connect with clients to unlock their internal strengths and voice, utilizing music, art and body movement. Believing knowledge is power, I educate clients on the impact of trauma on the nervous system and help them understand how their bodies have learned how to cope and survive through painful experiences.

Jinu Niki
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My name is Jin Niki, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with cross-state licensure in California and Nevada. I work with a wide range of populations and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and distressful life transitions. I am a firm believer that in order to achieve overall wellness, one must place priority on creating a life that feels good on the inside rather than a life that appears good from the outside. The wider the discrepancy between the two, the greater the distress from emotional pain.

Brooke Ferragamo
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer a grounded, warm, and personalized approach to help adolescents and adults cope with life transitions, chronic distress, trauma, and other mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety. I am passionate about serving members of the LGBTQ+ community, and my research includes the experiences of non-binary individuals in psychotherapy. I also have several years of specific training and experience providing culturally-sensitive psychotherapy to members of the South Asian and Middle Eastern communities.

Evelyn Farías
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC, EdM, MA
Verified
Verified
We all face unique challenges and sometimes it's difficult to know where to start. Let's figure it out together. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing relationship issues, acculturation challenges, and identity exploration. I work with children of immigrants LGBTQIA+ adults and people of color. My approach is non-judgmental, collaborative, and sometimes humorous. I aim to create an affirming environment where you can openly discuss your stressors, preferences, questions and everything in between.

Rebecca Weinstein
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
As he trekked through the California wilderness, John Muir said, “Going out is really going in.” Psychotherapy is a similar adventure, but one where going in is really going out. The internal journey of self-awareness leads to external change and healing. My hope is that each person experiences the thrill of growth and exploration of their mind. My training in psychodynamic, attachment, and trauma informed techniques has offered me the “gear” required to guide a summit into the psychic mountains, with the pace and route we determine together.
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Josh Rothenberg
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide psychotherapy for individual adults and adolescents, offering therapeutic support and interventions which are tailored to the unique needs and personalities of those whom I am fortunate to serve. Working from a disciplined eclectic perspective, I collaborate with my patients to discover new and more helpful ways to cope with life's challenges and work towards their goals and aspirations. Whether the work is short- or long-term in nature, my approach is grounded in the belief that every person deserves and benefits most from a course of treatment which is individually tailored to their specific strengths and challenges.

Kimberly Kono
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
There are many important reasons why people come to therapy. For some, they may want to learn to manage their anxiety and depression, improve their relationships and set boundaries with others, and/or process painful experiences from their past. For others, they may want to address their perfectionism and unrealistic expectations, learn strategies to manage their ADHD, and/or cope with life or career transitions.

Joshua Cross
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
Do you know what you want?
Do you want to be free? Happy? Relaxed in your body? Content? Passionate and sexy? Courageous in the face of fear? More connected to your partner or to the Divine?
How do you get in the way of living the life you want?
Do you constantly judge yourself? Noticing all the ways you "fail" to live up to way you "should" be.
Or do you tend to direct that criticism outwards? Blaming others, feeling envy, or always waiting for external circumstances to line up just right so you can finally live how you want.
Martha Lybarger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Time to get your life back on track? Tired of the same old fights? Is your addiction hijacking your life? Wondering if you can continue to deal with the chaos around you? You can take your life back, find some peace and learn how to better communicate with your partner and yourself. We all have deep needs for tenderness, sharing and love.

James Lacroce
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My role as a psychologist is to help you navigate through a complex and stressful world. I'm most skilled at addressing issues related to depression and anxiety, relationship challenges, and self-esteem. Additionally, I enjoy helping people manage social and behavioral problems prevent healthy interactions with family, friends, and co-workers. I am experienced in addressing the challenges of both adults and children by drawing upon a few different theoretical perspectives to aid in helping individuals understand themselves, the origin of their problems, and how they can make changes in current life to feel happier.
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Tyler Vasconcellos, Psy.D.
Psychologist
Verified
Verified
Accepting New Patients (Updated: 9/23). You've probably been feeling anxious, depressed, burnt out, frustrated, or unfulfilled. By now, you've tried everything you can think of to solve your problems. You may have been let down by your friends, your family, or even other therapists and are wondering how I could possibly help you. Don't worry. I won't make false promises and don't offer my clients trendy "fad" therapies. But, with some hard work, I know we can begin the process of turning things around for you.

Alpine Behavioral Health/Headway
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC II
Verified
Verified
Joseph has extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use disorders and working with the LGBTQIA+ community.

Amy Robbins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Amy Robbins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2004. She earned a Bachelor's in Social Welfare at California State University, Long Beach and a Master's in Social Work at University of California, Los Angeles. Amy believes that people who seek therapy are wanting to live their best lives. She bases the establishment of therapeutic alliance, all history and narrative from clients, and all therapeutic techniques she employs to assist clients toward this want. In her spare time, Amy enjoys studying Japanese, cooking vegan cuisine, and reading books of many kinds.

Vaheideh Gudeman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have been a Licensed Clinical Psychologist since 2011. I have been in the mental health field for over 10 years and specialize in the treatment of adults, couples and families. My areas of clinical focus include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, trauma and PTSD, marital and premarital counseling, partner-relational, family conflict, parenting/co-parenting skills, life transitions, acculturation adjustments, stress management, and women’s issues.

Jennifer Jiries
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My approach as a therapist is affirming, collaborative, Strengths-Based, and tailored to each client I work with. I focus on providing a judgment-free zone so that clients have space and support to work on their personal goals. I hope to build a strong relationship with each client because I believe that a strong relationship is important to our ability to work together and helps to strengthen the client's ability to reach their goals. Therapy can sometimes be hard work and often means facing difficult experiences from our past. My hope is that I am providing a space where the client never feels alone in the process.

Susanne Babbel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PhD
Verified
Verified
Are you tired of repeating old patterns that are holding you back in your life? Making the decision to heal, grow, and improve your life with the help of a psychotherapist is not easy and requires trust and faith. Dr. Babbel is a non-judgmental, supportive, insightful, and experienced psychotherapist, providing a safe place for you to explore old habits and new possibilities.

Arthur Scappaticci Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Realizing our potential challenges the very essence of who we are: belief, self-esteem, identity. I have a comprehensive approach that will help unlock problematic thought and behavioral patterns, maximizing the resources available to you as you embark on a journey of self discovery and self worth. Identifying and understanding the obstacles that keep you stuck and hold you back are at the heart of personal and professional growth. Recovering from past wounds clears the way towards a wholesome self, reaffirms personal power, and ultimately leads to a greater sense of worth and self-acceptance.

Liz (Hayman) Flick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
We all find ourselves at times where we feel lost and confused. Things in our lives may not be going the way we want or we may find ourselves coming up against repeated stumbling blocks in certain areas of our lives. I believe that therapy can help us reconnect to parts of ourselves that we have forgotten about or lost track of. Having these parts back on board helps us to find deeper connection with ourselves, others and the world around us and leads to greater life fulfillment.

Dani Scoville Gotwalt
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We are all wired for connection — with our internal selves, with others, and within broader communities. But oftentimes there's something in the way. It can be something we learned when we were small and trying to survive, a message from dominant culture that plagues our sense of self, and/or an emotional wound that needs time to heal. Whatever brings you to therapy, your awareness of seeking someone to walk with you on this healing path is a great first step!
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.