Ambetter Therapists in California
Being an adult can be so difficult. It does not matter if you are 20, 40 or 60, there is always some new hit, new challenge or change to adjust to, and deal with. You may be dealing with changes to your mental health because your feeling more sad, anxious, moody or on edge. Maybe you are changing and the relationships and boundaries that once made sense or brought joy no longer do. Maybe you have taken some emotional hits, and you're no longer feeling as confident or worthy as you use to, maybe you never felt worthy. You are not alone and there is hope. I want to partner with you as you navigate these challenges and changes.
Being an adult can be so difficult. It does not matter if you are 20, 40 or 60, there is always some new hit, new challenge or change to adjust to, and deal with. You may be dealing with changes to your mental health because your feeling more sad, anxious, moody or on edge. Maybe you are changing and the relationships and boundaries that once made sense or brought joy no longer do. Maybe you have taken some emotional hits, and you're no longer feeling as confident or worthy as you use to, maybe you never felt worthy. You are not alone and there is hope. I want to partner with you as you navigate these challenges and changes.
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
Amy McNerney is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) that has spent almost two decades healing patients and developing a profound understanding of the unique challenges individuals face in their journey towards self-discovery. Her approach combines evidence-based, trauma-focused therapy and alternative healing modalities with neuroscience-based cognitive techniques, specifically tailored toward each patient. Amy invites you to embark on a journey of growth and empowerment, unlocking your full potential and nurturing your true self.
Amy McNerney is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) that has spent almost two decades healing patients and developing a profound understanding of the unique challenges individuals face in their journey towards self-discovery. Her approach combines evidence-based, trauma-focused therapy and alternative healing modalities with neuroscience-based cognitive techniques, specifically tailored toward each patient. Amy invites you to embark on a journey of growth and empowerment, unlocking your full potential and nurturing your true self.
Are you experiencing after-effects of traumatic events, navigating a transition, or wanting to live more authentically? My approach is to help you build upon your strengths, develop strategies to manage immediate challenges, and heal the root causes of struggles you're having. We may start with skills to calm your nervous system when you have anxiety or trauma symptoms, or with education to gain insight into your experiences. We may work on strengthening your relationships and support system. As we process underlying issues, my hope is that you start to experience a sense of greater agency, self-worth and authenticity.
Are you experiencing after-effects of traumatic events, navigating a transition, or wanting to live more authentically? My approach is to help you build upon your strengths, develop strategies to manage immediate challenges, and heal the root causes of struggles you're having. We may start with skills to calm your nervous system when you have anxiety or trauma symptoms, or with education to gain insight into your experiences. We may work on strengthening your relationships and support system. As we process underlying issues, my hope is that you start to experience a sense of greater agency, self-worth and authenticity.
Therapy with me is all about honest conversation and genuine connection. I blend clinical expertise with clear, compassionate feedback to help you see yourself more fully and make changes that matter. My practice is grounded in justice, liberation, decolonization, and community care. I’m committed to being client-centered, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and sex-positive, bringing warmth, humor, and curiosity to every session. My goal is to create a space where you can truly be yourself and discover new possibilities.
Therapy with me is all about honest conversation and genuine connection. I blend clinical expertise with clear, compassionate feedback to help you see yourself more fully and make changes that matter. My practice is grounded in justice, liberation, decolonization, and community care. I’m committed to being client-centered, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and sex-positive, bringing warmth, humor, and curiosity to every session. My goal is to create a space where you can truly be yourself and discover new possibilities.
Angelica has a passion for helping young children and adolescents, as well as couples and families. She works with clients who suffer from depression, anxiety, addiction, adjustment, grief, family conflicts, and severe medical diagnoses. Angelica has specialized experience working with those who have suffered extreme trauma or have unresolved feelings about past experiences. Angelica also specializes in support for children and adolescents with serious behavioral difficulties (including: cutting or other self-harming behaviors, anger outbursts, defiance, disrespectfulness, etc).
Angelica has a passion for helping young children and adolescents, as well as couples and families. She works with clients who suffer from depression, anxiety, addiction, adjustment, grief, family conflicts, and severe medical diagnoses. Angelica has specialized experience working with those who have suffered extreme trauma or have unresolved feelings about past experiences. Angelica also specializes in support for children and adolescents with serious behavioral difficulties (including: cutting or other self-harming behaviors, anger outbursts, defiance, disrespectfulness, etc).
Christopher A. Ifekwunigwe, L.C.S.W. is a seasoned mental health professional with 30 years of experience across mental health, primary care, and social services. Specializing in individual and group psychotherapy, he has dedicated his career to serving the diverse populations within Los Angeles, including behavioral health, forensic mental health, homeless outreach, and integrated care settings
Christopher A. Ifekwunigwe, L.C.S.W. is a seasoned mental health professional with 30 years of experience across mental health, primary care, and social services. Specializing in individual and group psychotherapy, he has dedicated his career to serving the diverse populations within Los Angeles, including behavioral health, forensic mental health, homeless outreach, and integrated care settings
My name is Jeanette Gonzalez-Ballesteros, MS, LPC-S. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with over 15 years of experience, I offer a compassionate, collaborative approach rooted in evidence-based practices like CBT and solution-focused therapy. I specialize in helping individuals manage anxiety, depression, life transitions, and professional burnout, with a particular focus on supporting helping professionals and those navigating high-stress environments. My goal is to create a safe, empowering space where clients can heal, grow, and thrive.
My name is Jeanette Gonzalez-Ballesteros, MS, LPC-S. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with over 15 years of experience, I offer a compassionate, collaborative approach rooted in evidence-based practices like CBT and solution-focused therapy. I specialize in helping individuals manage anxiety, depression, life transitions, and professional burnout, with a particular focus on supporting helping professionals and those navigating high-stress environments. My goal is to create a safe, empowering space where clients can heal, grow, and thrive.
Hi, my name is Paula, and I am a licensed professional clinical counselor. I have extensive experience in management, executive coaching, addictions, co-dependency, family systems, organizational development, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders. My approach to treatment is collaborative - one in which the process is directed by the goals of the clients and tools are explored, learned, and practiced to move toward desired change. In order for change to occur, I believe its important to build a trusting relationship that offers support, empathy and validation for past experiences and feelings.
Hi, my name is Paula, and I am a licensed professional clinical counselor. I have extensive experience in management, executive coaching, addictions, co-dependency, family systems, organizational development, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders. My approach to treatment is collaborative - one in which the process is directed by the goals of the clients and tools are explored, learned, and practiced to move toward desired change. In order for change to occur, I believe its important to build a trusting relationship that offers support, empathy and validation for past experiences and feelings.
Hi, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in California.
Hi, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in California.
Hi, I am Robin Denk, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of clinical experience working with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, emotional abuse, and trauma. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and attachment theory tailored to your needs. I believe that it is my duty to help others during painful times in their lives ultimately.
Hi, I am Robin Denk, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of clinical experience working with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, emotional abuse, and trauma. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and attachment theory tailored to your needs. I believe that it is my duty to help others during painful times in their lives ultimately.
Greetings. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy. I am dedicated to assisting individuals and families facing a range of challenges, providing support and guidance throughout their healing journey.
Just as each tree grows in its own way, shaped by its environment and experiences, everyone’s journey is unique and deserves to be heard. I believe that through understanding and support, we can nurture this growth together.
Greetings. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy. I am dedicated to assisting individuals and families facing a range of challenges, providing support and guidance throughout their healing journey.
Just as each tree grows in its own way, shaped by its environment and experiences, everyone’s journey is unique and deserves to be heard. I believe that through understanding and support, we can nurture this growth together.
Online confidential compassionate sessions, New Client Openings, No Waitlist! If life isn't how it should be, & what used to give you joy doesn't anymore, if it's exhausting always struggling, then therapy can be a powerful way to change things now that you're ready. It is an HONOR to listen & be present as you discover your truth, joy, satisfaction, peace & confidence! I treat individuals only. If you're overwhelmed, anxious, down or stuck, talking to someone helps. Specialties: women, depression, anxiety, coping w/ environmental grief, older adults, sober/recovery, autistic spectrum, ending a relationship, codependency, LGBTQ2+
Online confidential compassionate sessions, New Client Openings, No Waitlist! If life isn't how it should be, & what used to give you joy doesn't anymore, if it's exhausting always struggling, then therapy can be a powerful way to change things now that you're ready. It is an HONOR to listen & be present as you discover your truth, joy, satisfaction, peace & confidence! I treat individuals only. If you're overwhelmed, anxious, down or stuck, talking to someone helps. Specialties: women, depression, anxiety, coping w/ environmental grief, older adults, sober/recovery, autistic spectrum, ending a relationship, codependency, LGBTQ2+
Hello, my name is Gladis, and I am here to support you.
Do you feel like you're carrying a heavy burden that's weighing you down? Have you ever had a difficult experience that you never shared with anyone, especially during childhood? Maybe it's been a struggle to cope with mental health issues like addiction, depression, or anxiety, and you think it could be linked to something that happened to you when you were younger?.
Hello, my name is Gladis, and I am here to support you.
Do you feel like you're carrying a heavy burden that's weighing you down? Have you ever had a difficult experience that you never shared with anyone, especially during childhood? Maybe it's been a struggle to cope with mental health issues like addiction, depression, or anxiety, and you think it could be linked to something that happened to you when you were younger?.
Parisa Gallinger, Psy.D., LMFT
I hold a doctorate in psychology and am certified by the California Board as a marriage and family therapist working with individuals, families, and couples. My mission is to create a supportive space where we can face fears with compassion, courageously embrace openness, and find relief in human connections.
Our sense of identity can be in crisis due to the burdensome societal expectations placed on us.
Parisa Gallinger, Psy.D., LMFT
I hold a doctorate in psychology and am certified by the California Board as a marriage and family therapist working with individuals, families, and couples. My mission is to create a supportive space where we can face fears with compassion, courageously embrace openness, and find relief in human connections.
Our sense of identity can be in crisis due to the burdensome societal expectations placed on us.
Hello there.....My name is Maria Paola Cortes Elser, I was born in Colombia and have been living in the USA for 23 years now, and as an immigrant, I confronted different situations that helped me to grow personally, and spiritually and understand how special it is to be from somewhere else and become part of this extraordinary country. I understand the challenges that come from this transition from different land to America and all the life experiences that those changes include, mentally culturally and spiritually.
Hello there.....My name is Maria Paola Cortes Elser, I was born in Colombia and have been living in the USA for 23 years now, and as an immigrant, I confronted different situations that helped me to grow personally, and spiritually and understand how special it is to be from somewhere else and become part of this extraordinary country. I understand the challenges that come from this transition from different land to America and all the life experiences that those changes include, mentally culturally and spiritually.
Hello! My name is Christi Bell. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I'm looking forward to working with you! I believe that the best therapy happens in partnership between the therapist and the client. My focus of clinical practice is working with teenagers and adults in the LGBTQIA2S+ community and survivors of trauma. I look forward to getting to know you better! I enjoy working with adolescents and adults up to age 50 who have been diagnosed with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, body dysmorphia, and PTSD. I specialize in working with members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and survivors of trauma.
Hello! My name is Christi Bell. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I'm looking forward to working with you! I believe that the best therapy happens in partnership between the therapist and the client. My focus of clinical practice is working with teenagers and adults in the LGBTQIA2S+ community and survivors of trauma. I look forward to getting to know you better! I enjoy working with adolescents and adults up to age 50 who have been diagnosed with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, body dysmorphia, and PTSD. I specialize in working with members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and survivors of trauma.
Hi I'm Luis, a therapist who has been in the field for 15yrs. I've worked in various clinical setting in helping children, adults, and older adult clients develop healthy coping skills to manage emotional distress and to improve or return to their typical function. I'm looking forward to walking with you in finding your set of healthy coping skills and to reduce the impact of symptoms on your function.
Hi I'm Luis, a therapist who has been in the field for 15yrs. I've worked in various clinical setting in helping children, adults, and older adult clients develop healthy coping skills to manage emotional distress and to improve or return to their typical function. I'm looking forward to walking with you in finding your set of healthy coping skills and to reduce the impact of symptoms on your function.
My name is Dr. Contarino, I am a licensed Clinical and Forensic Psychologist practicing in the state of California (PSY 31082). I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and later went on to complete my Doctorate in Clinical and Forensic Psychology with honors from Alliant International University. I have received extensive training and supervision in psychological and forensic assessment.
My name is Dr. Contarino, I am a licensed Clinical and Forensic Psychologist practicing in the state of California (PSY 31082). I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and later went on to complete my Doctorate in Clinical and Forensic Psychology with honors from Alliant International University. I have received extensive training and supervision in psychological and forensic assessment.
Sometimes we just need a little hope that things can get better...I want to help you find that hope! I have worked in a variety of settings with children, adolescents, and adults. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and backgrounds, but I find my work with teens to be particularly rewarding. I strive to ensure that clients feel welcome and safe when working with me. I am also LGBTQ+ affirming.
Sometimes we just need a little hope that things can get better...I want to help you find that hope! I have worked in a variety of settings with children, adolescents, and adults. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and backgrounds, but I find my work with teens to be particularly rewarding. I strive to ensure that clients feel welcome and safe when working with me. I am also LGBTQ+ affirming.
