Female Therapists in San Pedro, CA
My objective is to help people gain insight and live more peaceful lives and I believe all people have strength and resilience within them and I will work to assist you in finding yours. I have a Master's degree in Counseling from California State University Los Angeles, specializing in school-based family counseling and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist.
My objective is to help people gain insight and live more peaceful lives and I believe all people have strength and resilience within them and I will work to assist you in finding yours. I have a Master's degree in Counseling from California State University Los Angeles, specializing in school-based family counseling and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist.
Welcome! I help my clients find hope and purpose, resolve current emotional struggles, and create an abundant, thriving life. Anxiety, depression, marital distress and disconnection; worries, confusion, exhaustion, hopelessness...these are a few of the concerns that bring clients into my office. Together, we can understand these problems and find solutions to create a life of joy and meaning. My training has been in mood disorders, marital therapy, substance use and codependency, and trauma. I love helping clients reach their goals - great mental health, successful relationships, healthy boundaries, you name it!
Welcome! I help my clients find hope and purpose, resolve current emotional struggles, and create an abundant, thriving life. Anxiety, depression, marital distress and disconnection; worries, confusion, exhaustion, hopelessness...these are a few of the concerns that bring clients into my office. Together, we can understand these problems and find solutions to create a life of joy and meaning. My training has been in mood disorders, marital therapy, substance use and codependency, and trauma. I love helping clients reach their goals - great mental health, successful relationships, healthy boundaries, you name it!
"Feeling connected and understood is one of the greatest gifts of therapy. Another is not feeling alone as you face the burden of your personal struggle. I am here to listen, encourage, and acknowledge you. Together we can discover how to reduce your anxiety and depression. We can grieve your losses and you will learn how to trust in your ability to move forward. Whether it is the violation of health issues, the breakup from a relationship, or the persistent wounds of childhood, life can be different and more meaningful. There is hope and possibility."
"Feeling connected and understood is one of the greatest gifts of therapy. Another is not feeling alone as you face the burden of your personal struggle. I am here to listen, encourage, and acknowledge you. Together we can discover how to reduce your anxiety and depression. We can grieve your losses and you will learn how to trust in your ability to move forward. Whether it is the violation of health issues, the breakup from a relationship, or the persistent wounds of childhood, life can be different and more meaningful. There is hope and possibility."
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel intimidating, especially when it means opening up to someone new. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply in need of a supportive space, you're not alone. I'm here to meet you with compassion, respect, and a deep commitment to helping you feel safe, heard, and empowered in your healing journey.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel intimidating, especially when it means opening up to someone new. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply in need of a supportive space, you're not alone. I'm here to meet you with compassion, respect, and a deep commitment to helping you feel safe, heard, and empowered in your healing journey.
My name is Paola Cardenas I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California with 4 years of professional work experience. I work with adults and specialize in stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and lack of motivation. Together we will engage in evidence-based practice interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support my clients with their progress and start feeling better.
My name is Paola Cardenas I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California with 4 years of professional work experience. I work with adults and specialize in stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and lack of motivation. Together we will engage in evidence-based practice interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support my clients with their progress and start feeling better.
Everyone can benefit from connection and support during difficult times. Using a Humanistic, Person-Centered approach, I focus on people’s strengths and their inherent capacity to reach their full potential. Together, we collaborate within a trusting and accepting environment to navigate obstacles that interfere with reaching their goals and obtaining relief from the unrest they are experiencing. Licensed as a Marriage Family Therapist in 2004, I utilize evidence-based modalities such as ACT, CBT, DBT, Positive Psychology, and Brief Solution Focused Therapy to provide quality and effective care.
Everyone can benefit from connection and support during difficult times. Using a Humanistic, Person-Centered approach, I focus on people’s strengths and their inherent capacity to reach their full potential. Together, we collaborate within a trusting and accepting environment to navigate obstacles that interfere with reaching their goals and obtaining relief from the unrest they are experiencing. Licensed as a Marriage Family Therapist in 2004, I utilize evidence-based modalities such as ACT, CBT, DBT, Positive Psychology, and Brief Solution Focused Therapy to provide quality and effective care.
I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I have experience working in a variety of settings and with different populations, such as schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, and adjustment disorders. I’m here to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can be yourself.
I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I have experience working in a variety of settings and with different populations, such as schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, and adjustment disorders. I’m here to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can be yourself.
We offer therapy for Pacific Mind Health patients who are also receiving care through our medication management program, providing a connected and supportive treatment experience. Veronica Calkins is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, and relationships. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and family and couples therapy. She is certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and deep-brain theta stimulation.
We offer therapy for Pacific Mind Health patients who are also receiving care through our medication management program, providing a connected and supportive treatment experience. Veronica Calkins is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, and relationships. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and family and couples therapy. She is certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and deep-brain theta stimulation.
I am a bilingual, Latina Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience providing mental health services. I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I am passionate about helping people overcome their challenges to reach their full potential. I work with individuals experiencing a range of challenges, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I am committed to providing culturally sensitive and compassionate care to all my clients.
I am a bilingual, Latina Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience providing mental health services. I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I am passionate about helping people overcome their challenges to reach their full potential. I work with individuals experiencing a range of challenges, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I am committed to providing culturally sensitive and compassionate care to all my clients.
I'm a strong believer in therapy and believe everyone should experience it at some point in their lives, whether it's to deal with tricky life circumstances or if you're just looking for personal growth. My goal is to have you learn appropriate coping methods paired with mindfulness techniques that you can apply outside of sessions to help you manage your symptoms of depression and anxiety.
I'm a strong believer in therapy and believe everyone should experience it at some point in their lives, whether it's to deal with tricky life circumstances or if you're just looking for personal growth. My goal is to have you learn appropriate coping methods paired with mindfulness techniques that you can apply outside of sessions to help you manage your symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Hi and welcome/bienvenidos! My name is Elizabeth Aguilar-Godinez, LMFT. I am a bilingual, Spanish speaking Clinician and work with cultural related issues, family/familia dynamics, anxiety, depression and stress. I have extensive experience in working with children, adolescents and young adults. I am Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and specialize in working through childhood trauma and how it continues to impact us into adulthood. My approach is sharing my knowledge with my clients and helping them find the light within so that they can work through this difficult time in their lives.
Hi and welcome/bienvenidos! My name is Elizabeth Aguilar-Godinez, LMFT. I am a bilingual, Spanish speaking Clinician and work with cultural related issues, family/familia dynamics, anxiety, depression and stress. I have extensive experience in working with children, adolescents and young adults. I am Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and specialize in working through childhood trauma and how it continues to impact us into adulthood. My approach is sharing my knowledge with my clients and helping them find the light within so that they can work through this difficult time in their lives.
Hello, my name is D'Andra Nelson. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I received a BS in Psychology from the University of Phoenix and an MA in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. I am a U.S. Navy veteran and I believe therapy is a tool people can use to heal and show up in their world from a space of wellness and self-actualization.
Hello, my name is D'Andra Nelson. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I received a BS in Psychology from the University of Phoenix and an MA in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. I am a U.S. Navy veteran and I believe therapy is a tool people can use to heal and show up in their world from a space of wellness and self-actualization.
Hello, my name is Marshawn Rodgers. I am a psychotherapist who is available to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to express feelings, fears, struggles, and eventual victories. Congratulations on taking the first steps to heal. Begin by acknowledging your courage to discuss your struggles and make your hope a reality. I would welcome the opportunity to work with you.
Hello, my name is Marshawn Rodgers. I am a psychotherapist who is available to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to express feelings, fears, struggles, and eventual victories. Congratulations on taking the first steps to heal. Begin by acknowledging your courage to discuss your struggles and make your hope a reality. I would welcome the opportunity to work with you.
Hello, my name is Anabell Galindo-Guerrero. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with adults to overcome difficult feelings. Experience in assisting clients process their feelings with new and existing physical conditions, depression, stress, and anxiety. By creating a safe, client-centric space to express existing emotions I work with clients to heal and manage their feelings.
Hello, my name is Anabell Galindo-Guerrero. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with adults to overcome difficult feelings. Experience in assisting clients process their feelings with new and existing physical conditions, depression, stress, and anxiety. By creating a safe, client-centric space to express existing emotions I work with clients to heal and manage their feelings.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adult individuals and couples that come in with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, etc., using cognitive behavioral therapy, elements of psychodynamic therapy, relational life therapy, and employing an existential approach to therapy in general. I offer an eclectic approach to therapy and work collaboratively with my clients to individualize our work together to meet their needs maximally.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adult individuals and couples that come in with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, etc., using cognitive behavioral therapy, elements of psychodynamic therapy, relational life therapy, and employing an existential approach to therapy in general. I offer an eclectic approach to therapy and work collaboratively with my clients to individualize our work together to meet their needs maximally.
Hi, my name is Kati Hoover, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Long Beach, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I enjoy working with adolescents and young adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, self-esteem, and relationship issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients achieve their goals and start feeling better. I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for teens and young adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures.
Hi, my name is Kati Hoover, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Long Beach, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I enjoy working with adolescents and young adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, self-esteem, and relationship issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients achieve their goals and start feeling better. I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for teens and young adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures.
I was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, a melting pot of cultures and family values. I completed my Master of Science degree in Counseling (Marriage & Family Therapy) from California State University, Long Beach while training as a therapist with Shields for Families' School-Based Mental Health Program. I also have extensive experience working with community-based outreach programs. My upbringing and community-based involvement has informed my therapeutic work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Areas of special interest include play & art therapy, sand tray, dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, pre-marriage counseling, and multicultural counseling.
I was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, a melting pot of cultures and family values. I completed my Master of Science degree in Counseling (Marriage & Family Therapy) from California State University, Long Beach while training as a therapist with Shields for Families' School-Based Mental Health Program. I also have extensive experience working with community-based outreach programs. My upbringing and community-based involvement has informed my therapeutic work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Areas of special interest include play & art therapy, sand tray, dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, pre-marriage counseling, and multicultural counseling.
Thank you for taking the time to consider me for your therapy needs. Whether you are experiencing a difficult time in your life, a life change, or would like more insight and personal growth; I am here to help you. My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that you are happy with. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Through psychotherapy, you can learn to improve the way those challenges you have impacted your life.
Thank you for taking the time to consider me for your therapy needs. Whether you are experiencing a difficult time in your life, a life change, or would like more insight and personal growth; I am here to help you. My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that you are happy with. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Through psychotherapy, you can learn to improve the way those challenges you have impacted your life.
Why do we keep having the same arguments? How can we rebuild trust and feel close again? How do cultural or generational differences keep creating distance in my family? Why do I feel so anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck? If you’ve been asking yourself these questions, you don’t have to navigate them alone. I work with couples, families, and individuals to strengthen communication, heal from past hurts, and bridge cultural gaps so you can create more peace, connection, and growth in your life.
Why do we keep having the same arguments? How can we rebuild trust and feel close again? How do cultural or generational differences keep creating distance in my family? Why do I feel so anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck? If you’ve been asking yourself these questions, you don’t have to navigate them alone. I work with couples, families, and individuals to strengthen communication, heal from past hurts, and bridge cultural gaps so you can create more peace, connection, and growth in your life.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or any other mental health concerns, I am here to offer guidance and support throughout your therapeutic journey. My approach to therapy is integrative, drawing from various evidence-based modalities tailored to meet your unique needs. With a warm and empathetic demeanor, I strive to create a non-judgmental environment where you can freely express your thoughts and emotions. By fostering a strong therapeutic alliance, we can work collaboratively towards achieving your goals and promoting lasting positive change.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or any other mental health concerns, I am here to offer guidance and support throughout your therapeutic journey. My approach to therapy is integrative, drawing from various evidence-based modalities tailored to meet your unique needs. With a warm and empathetic demeanor, I strive to create a non-judgmental environment where you can freely express your thoughts and emotions. By fostering a strong therapeutic alliance, we can work collaboratively towards achieving your goals and promoting lasting positive change.
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