Therapists Beginning With Y in California
Currently full/ no waitlist. I support clients in addressing issues related to identity, relationship and belonging. My work is anchored in a Relational model of care whose aim is to support the development and maintenance of mutually beneficial and sustainable relationships. I work with clients to identify and cultivate resources, supports and protective factors so they may feel increasingly more secure navigating life. My work with clients reflects my values of transparency, respect and courage. Much of my work focuses on resolving trauma wounding, with highly effective models of care such as EMDR and Internal Family Systems.
Currently full/ no waitlist. I support clients in addressing issues related to identity, relationship and belonging. My work is anchored in a Relational model of care whose aim is to support the development and maintenance of mutually beneficial and sustainable relationships. I work with clients to identify and cultivate resources, supports and protective factors so they may feel increasingly more secure navigating life. My work with clients reflects my values of transparency, respect and courage. Much of my work focuses on resolving trauma wounding, with highly effective models of care such as EMDR and Internal Family Systems.
Hoping to make change happen? I work with clients who want help co-creating change in their life and who want to ensure their identities (e.g., cultural background, sexual orientation) are incorporated into therapy. As a Filipino American psychologist, I understand that our personal backgrounds influence how we show up in therapy and how we navigate the world. If you're looking for a psychological assessment, I ensure that your personal background is understood and incorporated in the evaluation.
Hoping to make change happen? I work with clients who want help co-creating change in their life and who want to ensure their identities (e.g., cultural background, sexual orientation) are incorporated into therapy. As a Filipino American psychologist, I understand that our personal backgrounds influence how we show up in therapy and how we navigate the world. If you're looking for a psychological assessment, I ensure that your personal background is understood and incorporated in the evaluation.
Kirsten Yackley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
5 Endorsed
Monterey, CA 93940
Not accepting new clients
Welcome! I work with adults and adolescents who feel stuck and are seeking a meaningful shift in their lives. Whether you're navigating a life transition (such as going to college, changing careers, grieving, or undergoing religious deconstruction), struggling with self-relationship (how you view and treat yourself), or dealing with emotional challenges like anxiety, depression, or trauma, I’m here to support you.
I partner with you to explore the "why" behind your actions and emotions, offering tools to apply in the present as we work toward awareness, growth, and lasting change.
Welcome! I work with adults and adolescents who feel stuck and are seeking a meaningful shift in their lives. Whether you're navigating a life transition (such as going to college, changing careers, grieving, or undergoing religious deconstruction), struggling with self-relationship (how you view and treat yourself), or dealing with emotional challenges like anxiety, depression, or trauma, I’m here to support you.
I partner with you to explore the "why" behind your actions and emotions, offering tools to apply in the present as we work toward awareness, growth, and lasting change.
As a licensed therapist specializing in addiction treatment and attachment-based therapy, I have a passion for guiding my clients toward recovery. With expertise in mood disorders and depression, I provide tailored support to help clients regain control of their lives. My approach is deeply rooted in trauma-informed care, creating a safe space for exploration and healing.
As a licensed therapist specializing in addiction treatment and attachment-based therapy, I have a passion for guiding my clients toward recovery. With expertise in mood disorders and depression, I provide tailored support to help clients regain control of their lives. My approach is deeply rooted in trauma-informed care, creating a safe space for exploration and healing.
Welcome! I am a psychologist with a passion for helping individuals overcome the challenges of eating disorders and trauma. I address disordered eating behaviors with a compassionate and structured approach providing skills training and therapy to help clients manage emotions, reduce self-destructive behaviors, and improve relationships. I also utilize a holistic, systemic approach to assess clients within the context of their social systems and help them discover and build upon their inherent strengths, fostering resilience and a renewed sense of hope.
Welcome! I am a psychologist with a passion for helping individuals overcome the challenges of eating disorders and trauma. I address disordered eating behaviors with a compassionate and structured approach providing skills training and therapy to help clients manage emotions, reduce self-destructive behaviors, and improve relationships. I also utilize a holistic, systemic approach to assess clients within the context of their social systems and help them discover and build upon their inherent strengths, fostering resilience and a renewed sense of hope.
At different points of our lives, we may find ourselves facing obstacles that seem to be very difficult to overcome. Strategies that used to help us move forward no longer seem to work. As overbearing as such periods in our lives may seem, they also present an opportunity for growth, for important changes that offer hope and possibilities for a better and reimagined future. As a therapist, I see my role as a facilitator, as someone who has the expertise to guide and support clients to achieve a space in their lives where they feel fulfilled and whole.
At different points of our lives, we may find ourselves facing obstacles that seem to be very difficult to overcome. Strategies that used to help us move forward no longer seem to work. As overbearing as such periods in our lives may seem, they also present an opportunity for growth, for important changes that offer hope and possibilities for a better and reimagined future. As a therapist, I see my role as a facilitator, as someone who has the expertise to guide and support clients to achieve a space in their lives where they feel fulfilled and whole.
I welcome you in the journey of healing and personal transformation from a wholistic approach of mind, body, & emotions. This may allow you to free yourself from belief systems, thought patterns and habits that seem to be not working anymore and adversely influencing health, relationships, personal growth and inner peace. Stuck or repressed emotions feed into anxiety, depression, or anger disrupting one’s mental, physical and social well-being.
I welcome you in the journey of healing and personal transformation from a wholistic approach of mind, body, & emotions. This may allow you to free yourself from belief systems, thought patterns and habits that seem to be not working anymore and adversely influencing health, relationships, personal growth and inner peace. Stuck or repressed emotions feed into anxiety, depression, or anger disrupting one’s mental, physical and social well-being.
I welcome you on the journey of healing and personal transformation from a holistic approach to mind, body, and emotions. This may allow you to free yourself from belief systems, thought patterns, and habits that seem to be not working anymore and adversely influence health, relationships, personal growth, and inner peace. Stuck or repressed emotions feed into anxiety, depression, or anger, disrupting one's mental, physical, and social well-being. I work collaboratively in the session with you towards self-actualization & emotional fulfillment. My hope is to provide a safe space to cultivate awareness.
I welcome you on the journey of healing and personal transformation from a holistic approach to mind, body, and emotions. This may allow you to free yourself from belief systems, thought patterns, and habits that seem to be not working anymore and adversely influence health, relationships, personal growth, and inner peace. Stuck or repressed emotions feed into anxiety, depression, or anger, disrupting one's mental, physical, and social well-being. I work collaboratively in the session with you towards self-actualization & emotional fulfillment. My hope is to provide a safe space to cultivate awareness.
I believe that each individual is unique in their own way which sets them apart from others, which in turn calls for an unique approach to psychotherapy which is tailored to meet the unique needs of that individual. Hence, I as a therapist approach my client with this philosophy which leads to deep understanding of my client presenting issues paving the way for collaborative approach to treatment which is unique to that very client.
I believe that each individual is unique in their own way which sets them apart from others, which in turn calls for an unique approach to psychotherapy which is tailored to meet the unique needs of that individual. Hence, I as a therapist approach my client with this philosophy which leads to deep understanding of my client presenting issues paving the way for collaborative approach to treatment which is unique to that very client.
My name is Farshid Yadegar. I love the type of work that I am able to do and help those in need of support. I am an excellent listener and compassionate person towards my clients. I use an eclectic style of therapy and utilize the treatment that works best for the individual and to ensure their effectiveness. I always like to check-in and to make sure effective communication is established.
My name is Farshid Yadegar. I love the type of work that I am able to do and help those in need of support. I am an excellent listener and compassionate person towards my clients. I use an eclectic style of therapy and utilize the treatment that works best for the individual and to ensure their effectiveness. I always like to check-in and to make sure effective communication is established.
Amy Michelle Yaeger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
NOT accepting clients+ As a therapist, my intention is to hold space where people feel truly seen and understood—with warmth, emotional safety, deep attuned listening, and well-timed, supportive humor. I’m committed to cultural humility and evidence-based, trauma-informed care. I work with people from all walks of life—including multicultural, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent clients—and offer support for emotional balance, boundary setting, cycle-breaking, trust-building, and navigating life’s complexities. Whether you’re in California or Hawai‘i, I aim to make Zoom sessions feel meaningful, supportive, nonjudgmental, and authentic.
NOT accepting clients+ As a therapist, my intention is to hold space where people feel truly seen and understood—with warmth, emotional safety, deep attuned listening, and well-timed, supportive humor. I’m committed to cultural humility and evidence-based, trauma-informed care. I work with people from all walks of life—including multicultural, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent clients—and offer support for emotional balance, boundary setting, cycle-breaking, trust-building, and navigating life’s complexities. Whether you’re in California or Hawai‘i, I aim to make Zoom sessions feel meaningful, supportive, nonjudgmental, and authentic.
Yael Eiserike — Therapy for
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LCSW
9 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90407
Do you find it hard to fully shut down at the end of the day, even after you close your laptop or silence work notifications? It feels impossible to truly relax or step out of work mode. As a former lawyer, I understand firsthand the pressure and constant mental load that comes with high-stakes professional environments. My clients often feel pressure to remain constantly available, struggle to say no, and worry about being seen as unreliable or incompetent if they slow down. That fear of dropping the ball can lead to overworking, people pleasing, and emotional exhaustion, even when things appear to be going well professionally.
Do you find it hard to fully shut down at the end of the day, even after you close your laptop or silence work notifications? It feels impossible to truly relax or step out of work mode. As a former lawyer, I understand firsthand the pressure and constant mental load that comes with high-stakes professional environments. My clients often feel pressure to remain constantly available, struggle to say no, and worry about being seen as unreliable or incompetent if they slow down. That fear of dropping the ball can lead to overworking, people pleasing, and emotional exhaustion, even when things appear to be going well professionally.
Yael Melamed, A Marriage Family Therapy Corp.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, MFT
2 Endorsed
Mill Valley, CA 94941
The Chinese character for crisis consists of the words 'emergency' and 'opportunity.' Difficulties in life end up being the greatest gift, if you grow from them. Therapy is helpful in resolving general concerns and specific challenges. I work with clients who are ready for change. I support people to move out of depression, anxiety, anger/emotional instability, and issues in intimate relationships. I am trained extensively to work with trauma, which underlies most conditions. My approach is warm and direct.
The Chinese character for crisis consists of the words 'emergency' and 'opportunity.' Difficulties in life end up being the greatest gift, if you grow from them. Therapy is helpful in resolving general concerns and specific challenges. I work with clients who are ready for change. I support people to move out of depression, anxiety, anger/emotional instability, and issues in intimate relationships. I am trained extensively to work with trauma, which underlies most conditions. My approach is warm and direct.
The best predictor of success in therapy is the relationship built between the client and the therapist. I create an environment where you will experience unconditional acceptance and a safe place to share your thoughts and feelings. Over the course of therapy, you will feel more confident in yourself, your decisions and build healthy coping skills. For twenty years I have helped my clients cope with a variety of issues including: depression, anxiety, parenting, divorce, affairs, eating disorders, relationships, communication, grief and loss, setting appropriate boundaries, increased self-confidence and self-esteem.
The best predictor of success in therapy is the relationship built between the client and the therapist. I create an environment where you will experience unconditional acceptance and a safe place to share your thoughts and feelings. Over the course of therapy, you will feel more confident in yourself, your decisions and build healthy coping skills. For twenty years I have helped my clients cope with a variety of issues including: depression, anxiety, parenting, divorce, affairs, eating disorders, relationships, communication, grief and loss, setting appropriate boundaries, increased self-confidence and self-esteem.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of clinical experience. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and work with individual adults, children, families, and couples. Many of the clients I support struggle with mood-related concerns such as anxiety/depression, neurodivergence, trauma, career stress, grief, family dynamics, substance abuse, intimacy, relationships, and self-worth.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of clinical experience. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and work with individual adults, children, families, and couples. Many of the clients I support struggle with mood-related concerns such as anxiety/depression, neurodivergence, trauma, career stress, grief, family dynamics, substance abuse, intimacy, relationships, and self-worth.
Welcome! Are you feeling lost after surviving a toxic relationship or unsure about how to find your true self again? I specialize in supporting women navigating the complexities of narcissistic abuse recovery, helping you rebuild your confidence, reclaim your voice, and establish healthy boundaries. Together, we can uncover the resilience and identity you already hold within. For those seeking a faith-based approach, I offer a safe, compassionate space to align therapeutic growth with your spiritual values.
Welcome! Are you feeling lost after surviving a toxic relationship or unsure about how to find your true self again? I specialize in supporting women navigating the complexities of narcissistic abuse recovery, helping you rebuild your confidence, reclaim your voice, and establish healthy boundaries. Together, we can uncover the resilience and identity you already hold within. For those seeking a faith-based approach, I offer a safe, compassionate space to align therapeutic growth with your spiritual values.
My name is Bernadet Yaghobian. and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I like to use an integrative approach focusing on the mind, body, and spirit. I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/PTSD, Codependency, Addiction, Anger Management, Narcissistic Abuse, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Divorce, Stress, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Women's issues, and Spirituality.
My name is Bernadet Yaghobian. and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I like to use an integrative approach focusing on the mind, body, and spirit. I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/PTSD, Codependency, Addiction, Anger Management, Narcissistic Abuse, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Divorce, Stress, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Women's issues, and Spirituality.
Life can feel like a maze, especially when you’re facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or the strain of a difficult relationship. You might feel stuck, unsure how to move forward, or overwhelmed by everything on your plate. Perhaps you’re navigating a legal issue—like a custody battle, a competency concern, or something else that’s both emotionally and mentally exhausting—and you’re looking for clarity and support. Deep down, you want resolution, understanding, and a path toward healing or justice.
Life can feel like a maze, especially when you’re facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or the strain of a difficult relationship. You might feel stuck, unsure how to move forward, or overwhelmed by everything on your plate. Perhaps you’re navigating a legal issue—like a custody battle, a competency concern, or something else that’s both emotionally and mentally exhausting—and you’re looking for clarity and support. Deep down, you want resolution, understanding, and a path toward healing or justice.
My therapeutic style is nurturing and empowerment driven. We can learn a lot together from attending to the present moment, in addition to your environment, family of origin and upbringing, and holistic factors. I'm committed to collaborative and affirmative care, with attention to aspects of culture and identity that are meaningful to you. We explore your needs and strengths, try evidence-based skills, and tap into the power of imagination to discover new paths. Whether it's your first time in therapy, or you're here to experience it anew, let's uncover the unknowns that can heal.
My therapeutic style is nurturing and empowerment driven. We can learn a lot together from attending to the present moment, in addition to your environment, family of origin and upbringing, and holistic factors. I'm committed to collaborative and affirmative care, with attention to aspects of culture and identity that are meaningful to you. We explore your needs and strengths, try evidence-based skills, and tap into the power of imagination to discover new paths. Whether it's your first time in therapy, or you're here to experience it anew, let's uncover the unknowns that can heal.
You’ve tried therapy before. It helped you understand things—but the anxiety is still there. Your body still holds the tension. You’re exhausted from feeling on edge, 2nd-guessing yourself, or carrying grief no one else seems to understand. Maybe it’s the weight of pregnancy loss, the confusion after a toxic relationship, or trauma you’ve never fully processed. You want to feel calm in your own body. You want to trust yourself again. You want to stop surviving and actually feel like yourself. That’s exactly what I help women do. Using EMDR, mindfulness, & somatic techniques, we work with your nervous system—not just your thoughts.
You’ve tried therapy before. It helped you understand things—but the anxiety is still there. Your body still holds the tension. You’re exhausted from feeling on edge, 2nd-guessing yourself, or carrying grief no one else seems to understand. Maybe it’s the weight of pregnancy loss, the confusion after a toxic relationship, or trauma you’ve never fully processed. You want to feel calm in your own body. You want to trust yourself again. You want to stop surviving and actually feel like yourself. That’s exactly what I help women do. Using EMDR, mindfulness, & somatic techniques, we work with your nervous system—not just your thoughts.