Women's Issues Therapists in Sylmar, CA
When you need someone to talk to, know that you are not alone. I am here to listen to you and help you feel better. We all go through challenges, and I am proud of you for being here because asking for help is a sign of strength. I look forward to providing you with the support that you need & to talk about what is important to you. I specialize in working with individuals who are facing a significant crisis, major life transition, and who want to make changes to improve their emotional health.
When you need someone to talk to, know that you are not alone. I am here to listen to you and help you feel better. We all go through challenges, and I am proud of you for being here because asking for help is a sign of strength. I look forward to providing you with the support that you need & to talk about what is important to you. I specialize in working with individuals who are facing a significant crisis, major life transition, and who want to make changes to improve their emotional health.
As a woman, you’ve been feeling the pressures from your culture, family, job, and/or community, and it’s become overwhelming. Others have been telling you what they want for you, which has caused you to think and rethink every decision. In fact, you spent another sleepless night filled with anxiety because you didn’t know how to make progress. It’s hard to even get motivated when so many decisions need to be made, but anxiety fills your thoughts when things don’t get done. Sometimes, all these decisions feel paralyzing, and it’s all too much.
As a woman, you’ve been feeling the pressures from your culture, family, job, and/or community, and it’s become overwhelming. Others have been telling you what they want for you, which has caused you to think and rethink every decision. In fact, you spent another sleepless night filled with anxiety because you didn’t know how to make progress. It’s hard to even get motivated when so many decisions need to be made, but anxiety fills your thoughts when things don’t get done. Sometimes, all these decisions feel paralyzing, and it’s all too much.
Dr Escalona Barragan & Associates Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
At Dr. Escalona Barragan & Associates, our objective is to foster a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust and mutual respect, creating a safe and supportive environment for our clients. As we face a world filled with ongoing challenges, our mission is to guide you on your journey toward healing, self-discovery, and personal growth. We offer services for both children and adults. All our clinicians are licensed in their respective states, and our associates hold a Master's degree and are in the process of obtaining their licenses under the supervision of a licensed clinician.
At Dr. Escalona Barragan & Associates, our objective is to foster a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust and mutual respect, creating a safe and supportive environment for our clients. As we face a world filled with ongoing challenges, our mission is to guide you on your journey toward healing, self-discovery, and personal growth. We offer services for both children and adults. All our clinicians are licensed in their respective states, and our associates hold a Master's degree and are in the process of obtaining their licenses under the supervision of a licensed clinician.
My name is Tanya Douglas. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I help clients re-focus quickly and find ways to gain awareness, improve their outlook, and enhance healing so they can get on with their lives in the best, most constructive, and positive way. I specialize in helping people solve problems and build new skills. My approach is collaborative. I work together with my clients to increase insight, and change beliefs they have about themselves, others, & the world to produce positive, lasting change.
My name is Tanya Douglas. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I help clients re-focus quickly and find ways to gain awareness, improve their outlook, and enhance healing so they can get on with their lives in the best, most constructive, and positive way. I specialize in helping people solve problems and build new skills. My approach is collaborative. I work together with my clients to increase insight, and change beliefs they have about themselves, others, & the world to produce positive, lasting change.
Connecting with your therapist is one of the important parts about therapy and for this reason I offer a 15 min free consultation where you will have an opportunity to meet me and determine if I am a good fit for you. I enjoy helping people through their process and have a lot of experience working specifically with depression, anxiety and trauma diagnoses.
Connecting with your therapist is one of the important parts about therapy and for this reason I offer a 15 min free consultation where you will have an opportunity to meet me and determine if I am a good fit for you. I enjoy helping people through their process and have a lot of experience working specifically with depression, anxiety and trauma diagnoses.
Hello! I am Sandra. As a licensed marriage and family therapist I have over 8 years of experience working in a community mental health setting with primarily adults, couples, and adolescents. My approach is to meet you where you are at by providing a safe place for you to feel validated and seen. I chose to be in the mental health profession because I want people to know that they are not alone. Everyone has the right to communicate and feel what they want to feel. My passion is to help you find your balance and your self-worth, so you can live the life you deserve and desire.
Hello! I am Sandra. As a licensed marriage and family therapist I have over 8 years of experience working in a community mental health setting with primarily adults, couples, and adolescents. My approach is to meet you where you are at by providing a safe place for you to feel validated and seen. I chose to be in the mental health profession because I want people to know that they are not alone. Everyone has the right to communicate and feel what they want to feel. My passion is to help you find your balance and your self-worth, so you can live the life you deserve and desire.
I’m Melissa Filla I enjoy walking hiking and swimming. I utilize question and answer approach. With much encouragement and focus on strengths. I’m use much encouragement with focus on strength. Question and answer.
I’m Melissa Filla I enjoy walking hiking and swimming. I utilize question and answer approach. With much encouragement and focus on strengths. I’m use much encouragement with focus on strength. Question and answer.
I have experience working with children, youth, adults, families and couples providing individual and family treatment. In the last few years, I have shifted my main focus to work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, trauma and depression. I’ve worked in the mental health field for 22 years and been practicing as a therapist for about 10 years. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I believe that prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. Seeking help can be difficult, so congratulations on taking your first step to start therapy. I look forward to hearing from you to discuss treatment.
I have experience working with children, youth, adults, families and couples providing individual and family treatment. In the last few years, I have shifted my main focus to work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, trauma and depression. I’ve worked in the mental health field for 22 years and been practicing as a therapist for about 10 years. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I believe that prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. Seeking help can be difficult, so congratulations on taking your first step to start therapy. I look forward to hearing from you to discuss treatment.
Hello! I am Sandra. As a licensed marriage and family therapist I have over 8 years of experience working in a community mental health setting with primarily adults, couples, and adolescents. My approach is to meet you where you are at by providing a safe place for you to feel validated and seen.
Hello! I am Sandra. As a licensed marriage and family therapist I have over 8 years of experience working in a community mental health setting with primarily adults, couples, and adolescents. My approach is to meet you where you are at by providing a safe place for you to feel validated and seen.
My name is Carla Nuñez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have extensive experience working in both community mental health and school-based mental health. My goal is to provide a culturally sensitive, supportive, curious, compassionate, and reflective space for you to explore your inner selves and overcome personal challenges. I don't believe that our goal in life should be to live in constant happiness, but to live filled with ease and contentment even in the most challenging times. My approach in this journey is holistic and collaborative. I believe that every individual has the capacity for growth and change.
My name is Carla Nuñez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have extensive experience working in both community mental health and school-based mental health. My goal is to provide a culturally sensitive, supportive, curious, compassionate, and reflective space for you to explore your inner selves and overcome personal challenges. I don't believe that our goal in life should be to live in constant happiness, but to live filled with ease and contentment even in the most challenging times. My approach in this journey is holistic and collaborative. I believe that every individual has the capacity for growth and change.
Hello. My name is Dr. Alandrea Martin. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. I am passionate about helping clients achieve success while going through struggles and life challenges. I also work with couples and families to help increase communication and to resolve conflicts. I have an integrative approach using various approaches that best fit the client's needs. I work with all types of people. I work with clients who suffer from anxiety, PTSD, bereavement, anger issues, drug addiction, and depression. I also work with couples and families to help increase communication and resolve conflicts.
Hello. My name is Dr. Alandrea Martin. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. I am passionate about helping clients achieve success while going through struggles and life challenges. I also work with couples and families to help increase communication and to resolve conflicts. I have an integrative approach using various approaches that best fit the client's needs. I work with all types of people. I work with clients who suffer from anxiety, PTSD, bereavement, anger issues, drug addiction, and depression. I also work with couples and families to help increase communication and resolve conflicts.
Tricia Gordan, LMFT Lic 85484, is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in various clinical settings for more than a decade. Because of her personal experience with a physical difference, Tricia has a uniquely empathetic way of relating to clients and helping them overcome adversity. Her areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, trauma, life stressors, and parenting challenges. Tricia particularly enjoys sharing her knowledge about respectful parenting and supporting new parents in the many adjustments that come with welcoming new family members.
Tricia Gordan, LMFT Lic 85484, is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in various clinical settings for more than a decade. Because of her personal experience with a physical difference, Tricia has a uniquely empathetic way of relating to clients and helping them overcome adversity. Her areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, trauma, life stressors, and parenting challenges. Tricia particularly enjoys sharing her knowledge about respectful parenting and supporting new parents in the many adjustments that come with welcoming new family members.
Welcome! My name is Melissa Lopez-Tapia, and I am a first-generation bilingual Latina therapist (LCSW) of Jalisciense descent. My approach to the therapeutic process and relationship stems from humility, compassion, empathy, and most importantly person-centered while remaining trauma-informed. In my 7 years of practice, my work has led me to assist and collaborate with individuals in navigating and healing in areas such as Domestic Violence, trauma, anxiety, PTSD, depression, relationship/life stressors, life transitions, and the impact of childhood trauma in adulthood.
Welcome! My name is Melissa Lopez-Tapia, and I am a first-generation bilingual Latina therapist (LCSW) of Jalisciense descent. My approach to the therapeutic process and relationship stems from humility, compassion, empathy, and most importantly person-centered while remaining trauma-informed. In my 7 years of practice, my work has led me to assist and collaborate with individuals in navigating and healing in areas such as Domestic Violence, trauma, anxiety, PTSD, depression, relationship/life stressors, life transitions, and the impact of childhood trauma in adulthood.
Joanne Baltierrez-Fernandez
Marriage & Family Therapist, joanne baltierrez-fernandez, LMFT, MA
1 Endorsed
Sylmar, CA 91342
As a License Psychotherapist specializing in Problem Solving, I work with clients to get past stuck. Treatment provided while using Problem Solving, CBT and other modes of therapy for Late Teens, Young Adults, Adults, Couples and Specialize in Senior population . I deliver services to assist clients in self awareness, increased emotional management and improve relationships. My clinical expertise includes assessing and treating various conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, Relationship issues, dispute resolution, family, employment and overall relations.
As a License Psychotherapist specializing in Problem Solving, I work with clients to get past stuck. Treatment provided while using Problem Solving, CBT and other modes of therapy for Late Teens, Young Adults, Adults, Couples and Specialize in Senior population . I deliver services to assist clients in self awareness, increased emotional management and improve relationships. My clinical expertise includes assessing and treating various conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, Relationship issues, dispute resolution, family, employment and overall relations.
Cynthia I Sanchez. I am a bilingual, bicultural, clinical social worker. I have been working with children, teens and adults for the past 17 years struggling with trauma, Anxiety and Depression. I enjoy helping people create balance and finding new insight and balance in their lives. I practice from an attachment-based, trauma-informed, holistic approach to help the client reach their full potential and most importantly goals of balance and peace.
Cynthia I Sanchez. I am a bilingual, bicultural, clinical social worker. I have been working with children, teens and adults for the past 17 years struggling with trauma, Anxiety and Depression. I enjoy helping people create balance and finding new insight and balance in their lives. I practice from an attachment-based, trauma-informed, holistic approach to help the client reach their full potential and most importantly goals of balance and peace.
My name is Erika Cuevas, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based out of Los Angeles, California, and I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults, teens, and children. I specialize in family issues, parent-child relationships, and anxiety, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. As a daughter of immigrants, I am very familiar with life’s obstacles and challenges. I understand the social and emotional barriers one must face in an ever-changing world. As a bilingual woman of color, I am experienced in how to navigate the world through life’s personal experiences.
My name is Erika Cuevas, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based out of Los Angeles, California, and I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults, teens, and children. I specialize in family issues, parent-child relationships, and anxiety, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. As a daughter of immigrants, I am very familiar with life’s obstacles and challenges. I understand the social and emotional barriers one must face in an ever-changing world. As a bilingual woman of color, I am experienced in how to navigate the world through life’s personal experiences.
Are you feeling unheard, misunderstood, or unsure how to express what you’re going through? Do you ever wish you had a space where you could talk freely—without judgment—and start to feel seen, supported, and empowered?
I’m a bilingual (Spanish/English) therapist who provides a warm, safe, and accepting space where you can explore your emotions, share your story, and begin to heal. I’ve always been passionate about advocacy and making room for people to feel humanized and validated. I believe that when we’re able to name and express what we feel, we can begin to manage those emotions in healthier, more empowered ways.
Are you feeling unheard, misunderstood, or unsure how to express what you’re going through? Do you ever wish you had a space where you could talk freely—without judgment—and start to feel seen, supported, and empowered?
I’m a bilingual (Spanish/English) therapist who provides a warm, safe, and accepting space where you can explore your emotions, share your story, and begin to heal. I’ve always been passionate about advocacy and making room for people to feel humanized and validated. I believe that when we’re able to name and express what we feel, we can begin to manage those emotions in healthier, more empowered ways.
Hello, my name is Maria Perez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth. My approach integrates evidence-based therapies with a compassionate understanding of each client's unique experiences, fostering a safe space for healing and self-discovery.
Hello, my name is Maria Perez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth. My approach integrates evidence-based therapies with a compassionate understanding of each client's unique experiences, fostering a safe space for healing and self-discovery.
My name is Kelly Ordonez and I've been a licensed Clinical Psychologist for over 13 years. Whether you are new to participating in therapy or have had therapy off and on over the years, I will meet you where you are at. I like to empower people to use the tools they have and add some new ones into the rotation to support them in their mental health journey. I tend to work with clients of a variety of ages and life milestones. From college students, to newly adulting, from first time mothers trying to figure out their new identity to almost empty nesters trying to redefine their identity, I enjoy working with them all.
My name is Kelly Ordonez and I've been a licensed Clinical Psychologist for over 13 years. Whether you are new to participating in therapy or have had therapy off and on over the years, I will meet you where you are at. I like to empower people to use the tools they have and add some new ones into the rotation to support them in their mental health journey. I tend to work with clients of a variety of ages and life milestones. From college students, to newly adulting, from first time mothers trying to figure out their new identity to almost empty nesters trying to redefine their identity, I enjoy working with them all.
You deserve a space where your story is honored and your strengths are seen. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I offer a warm, collaborative environment for individuals navigating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, and identity shifts. I specialize, but not limited to, supporting women, adolescents, and families through emotionally attuned, strengths-based care.
My approach is person-centered. That means we move at your pace, focusing on what feels most meaningful to you—not on goals imposed from the outside. I believe healing begins when we feel safe enough to be seen and empowered.
You deserve a space where your story is honored and your strengths are seen. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I offer a warm, collaborative environment for individuals navigating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, and identity shifts. I specialize, but not limited to, supporting women, adolescents, and families through emotionally attuned, strengths-based care.
My approach is person-centered. That means we move at your pace, focusing on what feels most meaningful to you—not on goals imposed from the outside. I believe healing begins when we feel safe enough to be seen and empowered.
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.