Optum Therapists in Santa Clarita, CA
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Jennifer Rizk Nawaz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSCP, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Life can feel intolerable in the midst of crises and problems. A mental health professional can help lighten the load. I work with a wide range of problems from trauma, abuse, relationship difficulties, breakups, divorce, grief, anxiety, depression, & family conflict. My practice focuses on helping clients find balance, solutions, and a new direction to a life free of suffering. On this therapeutic journey we collaboratively look at the past, present, future and identify patterns and hardships that seem to be getting in the way of leading a fulfilling life.
Waitlist for new clients
Sara Howard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
How do we navigate life's ups and downs when the way(s) we've been doing so all along no longer work for us? And what if we can no longer navigate life's challenges on our own? Maybe you were told to “just handle it" or "only weak people need help". No one gets through life on her/his/their own. Everyone needs - thrives - with support. This is the role of a therapist and what I offer my patients. Therapy is a space where - together - we will explore your mind, emotions, past and present patterns and relationships . . . to better understand you, your internal world, needs, desires, goals, passions - your self and life.
Natalie D'Annibale, PsyD LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
It takes trust and courage to explore our emotional well-being, to resolve maladaptive behaviors, addictions, and to work on personal growth. My areas of expertise are in Humanistic, Existential, Family Systems, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapies. I encourage personal responsibility, self-actualization, and self-awareness utilizing strength-based advocacy with empathy and authenticity. If you are ready to improve your personal experiences and interpersonal relationships, reach out and we will get started on your next and best chapter.
Yvette Diaz de Tuesta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Making the choice to get help can be scary and difficult. However, once you make that decision and you start receiving the help and guidance you need, you will feel listened to, safe, and empowered. We can work together to explore what is impacting your life and holding you back from having the life you want. I have over 13yrs of experience, working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families.
Not accepting new clients
Amy Kellogg
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, and burnt out? Maybe there is a constant feeling of being on edge, and irritated. Sometimes we don't even know why we feel this way, and these feelings can lead to unhelpful patterns and cycles that cause us to feel stuck and hopeless. To break out of the pattern, you need to first address the feelings. The good news is you don't need to do that alone. Through therapy, we can work together to develop new patterns, a sense of self, and a path for growth.
Shari Robin Manculich
Marriage & Family Therapist, BS, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Shari most recently worked as a School Based Therapist with William S. Hart Union High School District working with K – 6, Special Education students and school based referrals. In addition to Early Life, Shari has private practice experience where she works with children, teens, young adults, adults, Victims of Crime, Managed Care, and cash patients. Shari's modalities are primarily Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy. In her spare time, Shari enjoys training and competing in half marathons, Zumba dance fitness, and has recently started practicing Yoga.
Chasity M Bustos
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
How do you know you're healing? You have already taken the first step. I will guide you with creating empowerment and the confidence needed to overcome any of life's struggles. In my practice with children, I utilize sand tray play and art therapy to assist with building resilience and coping skills. Some of my passions include working with families and providing a safe place to open up allowing the family to feel whole again.
John P Rogers
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, MEd, PsyD
Verified
Verified
In life's journey, as issues, challenges, and hard decisions come up, are you looking for a therapist who is able to help without judging, labeling, or making assumptions? As an experienced clinician, I recognize that if I am not grateful to help everyone, then I am not qualified to help anyone. I pride myself on creating a safe and supportive space for my clients in order to work collaboratively with them to overcome difficult traumas, relational stressors, and barriers to their happiness and satisfaction with life.
Armine Asatryan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Accepting new clients * Specializing in Anxiety * Are you feeling anxious and overwhelmed? Maybe you are feeling sad, stressed, or stuck. Are you having issues in your relationships? Do you wish to break cycles of behaviors and situations? I am here for you. My approach is integrative and specific to each client. I strive to help guide clients towards self-awareness, insight, and better relationships with themselves and others. I balance listening with practical and structured interventions to help clients both inside and outside of session.
J J Rogers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am JJ Rogers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with adults and couples experiencing overwhelming stress, loss, difficulty with life transitions, failure, a decline in functioning, and hopelessness. Clinically referred to as adjustment disorders, depression and anxiety, these symptoms also create relationship problems. These are generally deeply rooted in a person’s history. These are also life’s predictable interruptions in a person’s state of well being. I help my clients find a new perspective on themself and their life experience to calm and contain these interruptions.
Rachelle R. Bodle
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Rachelle’s main focus is to cultivate positivity, strength, and resiliency in her clients for a healthier lifestyle and well-being. Mental wellness encompasses strengthening and balancing your mental health, physical health, and support system. In order to thrive, we need to focus on every aspect of ourselves – everything is connected! Rachelle provides an empathetic, collaborative, safe and nourishing space for all to increase optimism & resiliency. She encourages and normalizes mental wellness through her work as a therapist as well as in the community.
Not accepting new clients
Lisa Olmeda
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Am I the right therapist for you? You have already taken the hardest step which is reaching out for help. We all need help at times in our life and need to feel supported and validated. I'm glad you're here. A little information about me. I believe in a Whole Person approach and address the needs of your mind, body and spirit.
Alexandra Arreola
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I come with over nine years of experience in behavioral health. I am committed to helping others improve their well-being through education, healing, and providing the necessary tools to inspire positive changes.
Not accepting new clients
Irene Navarro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals & families facing several of life’s problems, & those seeking to understand themselves better to become the person they are truly meant to be. For children & adolescents these issues may include bullying, self-esteem, school motivation, depression, and anxiety. Young adults often come to me seeking help with relationships, career issues, marriage, & parenting. Those in mid-life, having established a career and raising a family, are often concerned with making meaning out of the second half of life. Those in their sixties and beyond come facing grief, loss, & end of life issues.
Frank Sanchez
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Even the strongest people need help to work through some of life's more challenging problems. You may have noticed that you have been experiencing problems sleeping, problems in your relationships or problems functioning at work. Everyone has hurdles to overcome that sometimes include being weighed down by self-doubt, shame, worry, loneliness and only seeing what you did wrong. You may ask yourself “how can I continue like this”, well you don’t have to. It is possible to change and love your life.
Deborah Cicconi
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed doctor of clinical psychology (Ph.D. from USC), working in SCV for over 30 years. I love people and it has always been my dream to help them achieve the ability to handle their lives in the most satisfying way. We are all human. We all have our own struggles. We experience depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addictions, or simply difficult transitions in life. It is important to know that no one is forever "sick," no relationship ever "broken," or anyone for that matter who is beyond repair. Together, I will work with you (or your loved one) through the issues that have brought you into therapy.
Andrew Kevin Friend
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, CMH, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Do you find yourself feeling rudderless, stuck and lacking direction? Are you having difficulties finding a balance in your life or focusing on your goals? Are things becoming more overwhelming for you? Do you find yourself needing a friend to talk to? My twenty+ years of experience can help you get back on track. I will help you to learn multiple therapeutic tools including CBT, hypnosis, reframing, rescripting, humor, communication, transactional analysis, meditation and relaxation techniques to help you rebuild a better, more contented you.
Karen Malbon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you feeling stuck, confused, or in pain? Life can be difficult and confusing; it can be helpful to have someone to guide you in utilizing your strengths and gaining skills to navigate life more effectively. I offer clients a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to work together on getting you "unstuck." I work well with clients who have issues with anxiety or have experienced traumatic events. I have a lot of experience and passion for working with clients who identify as LGBTQ and/or are in the arts. I work primarily from an empathetic, relational approach and can incorporate EMDR and DBT into our work as well.
Shirley Duarte
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hi there, I'm Shirley. Do you often feel weighed down by your feelings? Are you struggling with your relationships, work, and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? Experience loneliness regularly? Talk to me if you find it difficult to make friends and experience loneliness. Together, we can identify what's not working and get you back to balance. We'll use a whole self approach, addressing the needs of your mind, body, and spirit.
Talin Khechoomian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
It may have taken you a long time to start this search for a therapist. This is a first big step for many–one that took courage and self-love. Life can be really rough and sometimes the judgement of our families, society, and culture gets in the way of taking care of our mental health. Free yourself from self-doubt and from racing thoughts that may take over your daily activities and affect your relationships.
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Therapy conducted online or over the phone 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 United States, 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, 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.