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A Place To Turn, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Our practice offers a unique and diverse range of providers with a full scope of expertise, experience and perspective to provide a truly tailored approach to the clients individual needs. At A Place To Turn, we focus on healing the Whole Self, which generates an overall state of wellness. We know life is complex and everyone has a unique story, and incorporate the Whole Self; mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually.
Lisa Ann Noack
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified
Verified
It's not easy asking for help. When walking through life's challenges finding a trained therapist you feel comfortable with is extremely important. My goal is to balance supportive connection with skilled intervention, helping clients create healthy and meaningful lives. I believe in a holistic, integrative approach to therapy that includes all dimensions of health. I perceive every person who enters therapy as valuable and courageous, deserving treatment tailored to their specific needs in a supportive, safe, caring environment. I will always respect your unique personality, cultural background and family context.
Waitlist for new clients
Lori Bergstrom, MFT, Wellness Consulting INC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CBP, HHP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you experiencing stress-related symptoms? Are you considering making a significant change in your life such as a job change or relationship change? Are you needed to improve your communication skills with your partner? If you are seeking objective support and a pro-active sounding board, let's talk.
Not accepting new clients
Kathy Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist working with individuals, couples, and families. I assist clients with communication, coping skills, problem-solving, as well as ways to build trust and strengthen healthy relationships. I focus on intimate relationships to nurture change and development. During personalized therapy sessions, I work to treat and resolve marital problems, conflict between parents and children, and the impact of substance abuse or mental illness. My goal as a therapist is to form a strong alliance and relationship to assist clients through their current difficulties.
Brian Jeffrey Ura
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified
Verified
Specializing in the treatment of trauma, grief, loss, depression and anxiety. I believe in a holistic approach designed to address both body and mind. By using modalities such as Mindfulness, EMDR and Integrative Somatic Therapy (TRM), as well as Art Therapy, I strive always to be gentle and supportive and to let you, the client set the pace and parameters of therapy. With 24 years of experience, I work with a broad range of problems with individuals, couples and families.
Waitlist for new clients
Chelsie Silveira
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My clients typically come to me because they are struggling with anxiety or depression and they want to work on their ability to interact with others or improve relationships, complete tasks, sleep better or feel better about themselves; all of which may stem from past trauma. I use a variety of approaches including Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions, Dialectical Behavior Therapy interventions, and when indicated Behavioral Interventions. I work from a strengths-based perspective to find the best parts of you and/or your family and I work to build your strengths so you can grow and thrive on your own again.
Lucia Cardenas
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My practice reflects my belief in the power of finding one’s own agency, voice, and purpose. I aim to create a warm and safe space for clients to share their feelings and struggles, as well as to enhance their relationships with themselves, others, and the world around them. Through a non-judgmental and meaningful therapeutic relationship, my hope is that clients feel less alone with what they carry and are able to talk about their concerns and emotional experiences in order to improve their overall well-being.
Linda Farhat
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling stuck in certain emotions and feelings or struggling with moving forward after a difficult event? You want someone who gets it. You want a safe place where you can talk about all the things on your mind. And you want someone who can meet you where you are feeling stuck and where you are feeling pain. You may be struggling with negative emotions and feelings about yourself or others that you don’t understand and feel overwhelmed by. You may be feeling unworthy, unsupported and disconnected from people or your partner and feel that things are not going to get better.
Not accepting new clients
Cyndi Horwitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My practice is dedicated to providing a thoughtful and compassionate setting for clients to find more effective ways to address issues and concerns that are negatively impacting their lives. Together we will address emotional challenges related to past traumas, anxiety, sadness and depression, feelings of being overwhelmed, stuck or hopeless, identity development and relationship struggles to create balance and wellness.
Brandon Cassels
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhDc, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist who provides therapy to those who want to learn more about themselves and change their lives for the better. My goal in therapy is to offer my client a fresh outlook and useful tools in order to tackle life’s challenges with increased confidence and grace. Accordingly, I approach therapy in a down-to-earth fashion, helping my clients identify what is and what not working well for them in their lives. Together, we will identify what brought you to this page and how I can support you as best as possible.
Not accepting new clients
Ellen Winkler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
At Lifespan, I treat anxiety, depression, addiction and co-occurring disorders, relationship problems, stress-related symptoms, women's health issues, and adolescence issues. In session we take the time to let your soul catch up with you—so you can share what's on your mind, organize your thoughts, and listen to yourself. This is a gift you give yourself, stepping out of the demanding pace of our culture to turn inward. The ultimate goal is to access your “inner therapist” so that you can rely upon yourself and your own strengths. Change is possible!
Jill (Malmuth) Hausen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The decision to seek therapy can be one of the most important steps we take on the path to emotional wellness. It's also a decision that often comes about after a great deal of contemplation and reflection. I believe this path can ultimately lead to a more enriched and authentic life, as well as a new found inner truth and self-awareness. By addressing core issues that we often overlook, we can open the door for improvement not only within ourselves but also in our relationships with others.
Rebecca L Solares
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, MS, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
All of life's unknowns can be terrifying, but everything you want for yourself to live your best life is on the other side of fear. Often it requires us to be much more compassionate with ourselves on our way towards growth. Compassion to recognize that growth takes time and moving from point A to Z doesn’t happen overnight. Change is clearly not easy. If it were there would be no need for anyone’s assistance as we grow and change. When we distract ourselves in any way, such as with tv, cleaning, alcohol, or any other means of checking out, we are in a state of avoidance.
Amber Greenelsh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
Alissa Wedel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Living with anxiety, depression and or chronic disease can feel overwhelming, lonely and unpredictable. This can be an extremely challenging and stressful time. I’ll compassionately support you as you develop positive coping skills, gain perspective, engage in healthier connections and promote balance. Thus, taking you down a path to create the best version of yourself.
ProWellness Academy
PsyD, pd23205
Verified
Verified
The Professional Wellness Academy specializes in focused, integrated Counseling Treatment. ProWellness Academy services individuals, Hospitals, facilities and MAT physician’s patients suffering from Substance Use and/or Behavioral Wellness Disorders. ProWellness Academy has office locations in most major cities and also provides seamless Hipaa Compliant TELEHEALTH software for the home bound; we are committed to evidence-based, “Whole Approach” to treatment that incorporates multidisciplinary modalities. Hand-in-hand with our professional network of therapists, counselors, physicians, and case managers; we pursue excellence.
Mary Lou Devlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I’m here to help shed light on the obstacles standing between who you are and who you want to be. All relationships begin with the relationship you have with yourself. Your distinctive character traits need to be embraced and accepted. In this day and age of social media the trend is toward comparing yourself to what others are posting. Now, more than ever, you need to “make friends” with those personality traits, talents, and experiences that make you unique and color the character of society.
Steven Sherry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
25 years as a clinical social worker has taught me that finding the right therapist is like trying on a pair of shoes. It has to be the right fit for you to start the journey of self-exploration. I believe in a strength based approach, where we not only explore the issues that brought you to therapy, but we explore how to expand the things that bring you joy and happiness. As Dr. Seuss once said, “life is a great balancing act” and he could not have been more right.
Pamela K Sprankling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
You can have support through this challenging time. You deserve it. I employ an integrated therapeutic approach grounded toward helping people to help themselves. I provide an accepting, respectful and trusting atmosphere while utilizing the most appropriate methods to meet your unique needs. Change happens in small steps and reaching out takes a lot of courage. I would be honored to assist you on your path. Call and make an appointment today.
Jessica L. Hupf, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I offer support to individuals, children, and families who are trying to overcome some challenge in their lives. Whether it be an individual trying to overcome depression or anxiety, or a traumatic event; a parent wanting to find ways to deal with a struggle their child is having; a teen or young adult dealing with the difficulties of life transitions or destructive behaviors; my background, clinical training and experience can provide both support, as well as clinically effective solutions to help you achieve the goals you would like to achieve in therapy.
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Is online therapy a good option?
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.