Therapists in Visalia, CA

When you're challenged, depressed, anxious or struggling in life, or relationship it can seem difficult to navigate the world in a meaningful, authentic way to where it feels almost impossible. I offer a safe environment to allow you to express yourself without judgment. I will help you with the emotional imbalance that many family members and friends are unable to do. Through empathy, unconditional positive regard, understanding and genuine compassion for your concerns, I will work with you as you fulfill that need for a better, happier, more meaningful life.
When you're challenged, depressed, anxious or struggling in life, or relationship it can seem difficult to navigate the world in a meaningful, authentic way to where it feels almost impossible. I offer a safe environment to allow you to express yourself without judgment. I will help you with the emotional imbalance that many family members and friends are unable to do. Through empathy, unconditional positive regard, understanding and genuine compassion for your concerns, I will work with you as you fulfill that need for a better, happier, more meaningful life.

Hello! My name is Cecilia Camacho Sandoval. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). I provide psychotherapy for adolescents/teens, women, men, and LGBTQIA+. I am comfortable treating mood disorders, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, psychosis, addiction, anger management, self-esteem, job stress, general stress, and trauma and PTSD. My approach is both person-centered and existential. I commonly use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Person-Centered, Existential, Humanistic, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused (SFBT) modalities.
Hello! My name is Cecilia Camacho Sandoval. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). I provide psychotherapy for adolescents/teens, women, men, and LGBTQIA+. I am comfortable treating mood disorders, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, psychosis, addiction, anger management, self-esteem, job stress, general stress, and trauma and PTSD. My approach is both person-centered and existential. I commonly use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Person-Centered, Existential, Humanistic, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused (SFBT) modalities.

Stephanie Donabedian
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93291
Not accepting new clients
Hello and welcome. There are moments in everyone's life when things can begin to feel overwhelming. You have taken the first step towards a journey to gain healing of mind, body and spirit. Therapy can be extremely helpful in learning new ways to cope with our complex lives and learn to live more fully. Together we can create a new path in your life in which you will learn self-acceptance and be more in tune with thoughts, feelings and emotions. Remember that your healing and transformation is a process that requires patience, kindness, and allowing yourself to be human.
Hello and welcome. There are moments in everyone's life when things can begin to feel overwhelming. You have taken the first step towards a journey to gain healing of mind, body and spirit. Therapy can be extremely helpful in learning new ways to cope with our complex lives and learn to live more fully. Together we can create a new path in your life in which you will learn self-acceptance and be more in tune with thoughts, feelings and emotions. Remember that your healing and transformation is a process that requires patience, kindness, and allowing yourself to be human.

Hello and welcome. As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist I take pride in sharing and utilizing my 20 years of diverse experience in the human services field with the client's I serve. It is my role to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential environment where you can be your authentic self, which I genuinely believe is a key component to therapeutic success. Together we will work collaboratively to set realistic and attainable goals in a supportive and strength based environment. I believe in using an integrated approach to treatment that supports the Mind, Body and Spirit to help client's reach their identified goals.
Hello and welcome. As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist I take pride in sharing and utilizing my 20 years of diverse experience in the human services field with the client's I serve. It is my role to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential environment where you can be your authentic self, which I genuinely believe is a key component to therapeutic success. Together we will work collaboratively to set realistic and attainable goals in a supportive and strength based environment. I believe in using an integrated approach to treatment that supports the Mind, Body and Spirit to help client's reach their identified goals.

Hello and welcome. You have taken the first step in an exciting and rewarding journey to understand and heal from issues which can keep you from your fullest happiness. Together we will embark on a partnership to explore who you are, and why you make the choices you do. Although I treat many different issues, my biggest passions are healing wounds from childhood sexual abuse, working with mood disorders, and helping find a healthy balance in daily life.
Hello and welcome. You have taken the first step in an exciting and rewarding journey to understand and heal from issues which can keep you from your fullest happiness. Together we will embark on a partnership to explore who you are, and why you make the choices you do. Although I treat many different issues, my biggest passions are healing wounds from childhood sexual abuse, working with mood disorders, and helping find a healthy balance in daily life.

Navigating life's challenges can be difficult, whether in relationships with others or with yourself. Past events, unresolved hurts, and current stressors sometimes keep us "stuck" in a cycle of suffering, shame, or guilt. Therapy can help. I work with clients who want to heal and learn to create a life they love and form relationships that nourish them. Many of my clients find there is empowerment in identifying obstacles affecting them, and by doing so it provides them the opportunity to heal wounds and create the life they want. Therapy can help bring clarity, hope, understanding, and meaning to your journey.
Navigating life's challenges can be difficult, whether in relationships with others or with yourself. Past events, unresolved hurts, and current stressors sometimes keep us "stuck" in a cycle of suffering, shame, or guilt. Therapy can help. I work with clients who want to heal and learn to create a life they love and form relationships that nourish them. Many of my clients find there is empowerment in identifying obstacles affecting them, and by doing so it provides them the opportunity to heal wounds and create the life they want. Therapy can help bring clarity, hope, understanding, and meaning to your journey.

My name is Rebecca Nace; I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I knows life comes with challenges and we are not given handbooks to deal with those challenges. As a therapist, I offer a safe place for you to identify and address your problems as you process through your own story to create better ending.
My name is Rebecca Nace; I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I knows life comes with challenges and we are not given handbooks to deal with those challenges. As a therapist, I offer a safe place for you to identify and address your problems as you process through your own story to create better ending.

It can be difficult to let go of worries, stressors, and complications in life. We risk missing out when those worries are all we see. My goals in life, and as a therapist, are to live in the moment, increase skillfulness with struggles, and to remain focused on what's important. As a therapist, I am knowledgable and educated in human behavior, however you, the client, is the expert in your own life, and my role is to consult, assisting you in self-discovery, problem solving, and moving toward change.
It can be difficult to let go of worries, stressors, and complications in life. We risk missing out when those worries are all we see. My goals in life, and as a therapist, are to live in the moment, increase skillfulness with struggles, and to remain focused on what's important. As a therapist, I am knowledgable and educated in human behavior, however you, the client, is the expert in your own life, and my role is to consult, assisting you in self-discovery, problem solving, and moving toward change.

Symptoms of depression and anxiety impact the way we function with others in a non-beneficial manner. Often times family problems, work related stress, or issues in relationship can leave you feeling tired, angry, sad, and/or lonely. Therapeutic services can help you improve your relationship with your spouse, children, co-workers, and yourself. We function best when we know how to have a healthy relationship with ourselves, our bodies, and others.
Symptoms of depression and anxiety impact the way we function with others in a non-beneficial manner. Often times family problems, work related stress, or issues in relationship can leave you feeling tired, angry, sad, and/or lonely. Therapeutic services can help you improve your relationship with your spouse, children, co-workers, and yourself. We function best when we know how to have a healthy relationship with ourselves, our bodies, and others.

Christee Monique Rivas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Visalia, CA 93277
Not accepting new clients
I want to help with individuals who may be struggling with depression, trauma, communication with others, relationships and or family. I have a listening ear and provide a non-judgement safe space for you to open up. During our initial session, you will get the opportunity to share your issues that have led you to seek support. We will create a plan on how to tackle each troubling topic and find a path that will get your life back.
I want to help with individuals who may be struggling with depression, trauma, communication with others, relationships and or family. I have a listening ear and provide a non-judgement safe space for you to open up. During our initial session, you will get the opportunity to share your issues that have led you to seek support. We will create a plan on how to tackle each troubling topic and find a path that will get your life back.

My goal is to walk alongside you on your journey and provide the support you need on the journey. There is no judgement based on diagnosis or background. I have spent most of my clinician career working with those with severe mental illness diagnosis or requiring residential mental health treatment. For those transitioning from that setting it is hard to find a clinician and one of my goals is to be able to walk alongside those in transition from residential or intensive mental health treatment as they re-integrate back home.
My goal is to walk alongside you on your journey and provide the support you need on the journey. There is no judgement based on diagnosis or background. I have spent most of my clinician career working with those with severe mental illness diagnosis or requiring residential mental health treatment. For those transitioning from that setting it is hard to find a clinician and one of my goals is to be able to walk alongside those in transition from residential or intensive mental health treatment as they re-integrate back home.

My name is Lisa Saldana, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and adolescents and specialize in anxiety, stress, life transitions, and trauma. I use a Holistic approach and use modalities such as Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a solution-focused approach to help my clients find inner strength, purpose, and the ability to heal and move forward.
My name is Lisa Saldana, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and adolescents and specialize in anxiety, stress, life transitions, and trauma. I use a Holistic approach and use modalities such as Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a solution-focused approach to help my clients find inner strength, purpose, and the ability to heal and move forward.

Every stage of life is full of challenges, and therapy can help navigate those areas by providing a safe place to process, heal and grow.
Every stage of life is full of challenges, and therapy can help navigate those areas by providing a safe place to process, heal and grow.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and earned a Masters of Arts in Marriage, Family, Child Counseling and a Masters of Divinity with an emphasis in New Testament Theology from Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary. My Masters work in traumatic stress has led me to specialize in Trauma and PTSD in both adults and children as well as post graduate study in neurophysiology.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and earned a Masters of Arts in Marriage, Family, Child Counseling and a Masters of Divinity with an emphasis in New Testament Theology from Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary. My Masters work in traumatic stress has led me to specialize in Trauma and PTSD in both adults and children as well as post graduate study in neurophysiology.

I am a Bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in working with issues relating to trauma, abandonment, depression, mood regulation, anxiety, family conflicts, and life transitions. My goal is to provide space for you to feel comfortable finding answers, processing emotions, and letting go of anything that is preventing you from living your best life. Therapy is a place where you are given space to be yourself, without judgement, so that you can reflect on what you are seeking in your life.
I am a Bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in working with issues relating to trauma, abandonment, depression, mood regulation, anxiety, family conflicts, and life transitions. My goal is to provide space for you to feel comfortable finding answers, processing emotions, and letting go of anything that is preventing you from living your best life. Therapy is a place where you are given space to be yourself, without judgement, so that you can reflect on what you are seeking in your life.

You are not alone! My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where you can be yourself, utilizing an integrative, non-judgmental, and client-centered approach.
You are not alone! My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where you can be yourself, utilizing an integrative, non-judgmental, and client-centered approach.

Dr. Deanna Mercado is a Clinical Psychologist and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.She is a first-generation Latina, bilingual clinician with over 19 years of experience in the field of behavioral health. Her background encompuses treating individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, correctional mental health services for incarcerated youth and adults, crisis management, psychological testing services, educational and corporate psychology.
Dr. Deanna Mercado is a Clinical Psychologist and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.She is a first-generation Latina, bilingual clinician with over 19 years of experience in the field of behavioral health. Her background encompuses treating individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, correctional mental health services for incarcerated youth and adults, crisis management, psychological testing services, educational and corporate psychology.

Life transitions, loss, parenting, relationships, work, and social life can be difficult, challenging, even unbearable at times. During these times one may find themselves feeling stuck. Stuck in pain, fear, stress, anger, loneliness, and dissatisfaction. If you find yourself encountering these challenges I encourage you to reach out. I would be privileged to work with you.
Life transitions, loss, parenting, relationships, work, and social life can be difficult, challenging, even unbearable at times. During these times one may find themselves feeling stuck. Stuck in pain, fear, stress, anger, loneliness, and dissatisfaction. If you find yourself encountering these challenges I encourage you to reach out. I would be privileged to work with you.

Do you feel like you've done everything you can do, but you still feel stuck? Let me help you consider new ways of thinking and coping as we address how past experiences may be influencing your present situations. My goal is to help you get immediate relief from symptoms that are causing distress and dig deep, if needed, to heal long-lasting relational wounds. Clients say they feel safe with me & that I tend to look at things a little differently to help them find hope in their current circumstances.
Do you feel like you've done everything you can do, but you still feel stuck? Let me help you consider new ways of thinking and coping as we address how past experiences may be influencing your present situations. My goal is to help you get immediate relief from symptoms that are causing distress and dig deep, if needed, to heal long-lasting relational wounds. Clients say they feel safe with me & that I tend to look at things a little differently to help them find hope in their current circumstances.

"Maybe the journey isn't so much about becoming anything...maybe it's about un-becoming everything that isn't you so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place" --Anonymous. The baggage we carry: stress, anger, anxiety, sadness, frustration, irritability, intrusive memories -- what if you could drop those burdens, that unbearable weight, and be your true self? Who would you be? If you knew you could be free, what would you do differently?
"Maybe the journey isn't so much about becoming anything...maybe it's about un-becoming everything that isn't you so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place" --Anonymous. The baggage we carry: stress, anger, anxiety, sadness, frustration, irritability, intrusive memories -- what if you could drop those burdens, that unbearable weight, and be your true self? Who would you be? If you knew you could be free, what would you do differently?
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Number of Therapists in Visalia, CA
200+
Average cost per session
$140
Therapists in Visalia, CA who prioritize treating:
90% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
74% | Coping Skills |
71% | Self Esteem |
69% | Relationship Issues |
65% | Stress |
64% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
81% | Aetna |
75% | Cigna and Evernorth |
73% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Visalia, CA see their clients
50% | Online Only | |
50% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
82% | Female | |
17% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Visalia?
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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.
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’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.
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.
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.
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.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
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.
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.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.