Croatian-Speaking Therapists in California

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Masha Elakovic
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT, APCC
4 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
In a world more connected than ever, many of us are feeling increasingly isolated. Constant digital noise can create a sense of comparison, performative connection, and emotional disconnection. We scroll and post, yet still feel unseen. If you’re feeling the weight of these modern dynamics, you’re not alone. Whether you’re navigating parenthood, career transitions, divorce, depression, anxiety or the quiet unraveling that can come with too many and too little rest, I offer a space to slow down and reconnect with your inner wisdom. Together, we’ll explore the complexity of your story and the resilience already within you.
In a world more connected than ever, many of us are feeling increasingly isolated. Constant digital noise can create a sense of comparison, performative connection, and emotional disconnection. We scroll and post, yet still feel unseen. If you’re feeling the weight of these modern dynamics, you’re not alone. Whether you’re navigating parenthood, career transitions, divorce, depression, anxiety or the quiet unraveling that can come with too many and too little rest, I offer a space to slow down and reconnect with your inner wisdom. Together, we’ll explore the complexity of your story and the resilience already within you.
(818) 452-2228 View (818) 452-2228
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Jasna Korkaric
Counselor, LPCC
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
Entering therapy can be difficult and it is very important to find a therapist with whom you connect well. My goal in therapeutic relationship is to create a safe, non-judgmental environment to honor vulnerability required to make changes in one's life. My approach is collaborative. I believe everyone has a unique story and inherent wisdom. I hope to be able to help uncover that and assist with teaching necessary skills to cope and to make changes needed to get desired results.
Entering therapy can be difficult and it is very important to find a therapist with whom you connect well. My goal in therapeutic relationship is to create a safe, non-judgmental environment to honor vulnerability required to make changes in one's life. My approach is collaborative. I believe everyone has a unique story and inherent wisdom. I hope to be able to help uncover that and assist with teaching necessary skills to cope and to make changes needed to get desired results.
(858) 780-5061 View (858) 780-5061
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Dinko Zidarich
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT, SAP
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Even the most accomplished leaders can feel stuck. Whether you’re navigating high-stakes decisions, burnout, team dynamics, or visibility in the public eye, leadership comes with pressure. In tech, medicine, and entertainment, the pace, scrutiny, and isolation can be intense. Addiction, compulsive sex, or infidelity may emerge and take a toll, as well as sexual difficulties, desire discrepancy, and intimacy challenges with your partner. If you’re a gay man, you may face added complexities—navigating identity, community belonging, monogamy vs. non-monogamy, or challenges related to the overuse of party drugs (chemsex).
Even the most accomplished leaders can feel stuck. Whether you’re navigating high-stakes decisions, burnout, team dynamics, or visibility in the public eye, leadership comes with pressure. In tech, medicine, and entertainment, the pace, scrutiny, and isolation can be intense. Addiction, compulsive sex, or infidelity may emerge and take a toll, as well as sexual difficulties, desire discrepancy, and intimacy challenges with your partner. If you’re a gay man, you may face added complexities—navigating identity, community belonging, monogamy vs. non-monogamy, or challenges related to the overuse of party drugs (chemsex).
(424) 331-0158 View (424) 331-0158
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Katarina Matolek
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR, BSP
2 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Welcome! If you're searching for empowerment, fulfillment, or healing from past experiences, you've come to the right place. I offer a compassionate and supportive environment where you can embark on your unique journey of self-discovery. Recognizing the deep connections between your mind, body, spirit, and relationships, I tailor my approach to nurture every aspect of your well-being. My therapeutic style blends proven methods such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), attachment therapy, Brainspotting (BSP), and Jungian Sandplay Therapy, ensuring you receive holistic support every step of the way.
Welcome! If you're searching for empowerment, fulfillment, or healing from past experiences, you've come to the right place. I offer a compassionate and supportive environment where you can embark on your unique journey of self-discovery. Recognizing the deep connections between your mind, body, spirit, and relationships, I tailor my approach to nurture every aspect of your well-being. My therapeutic style blends proven methods such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), attachment therapy, Brainspotting (BSP), and Jungian Sandplay Therapy, ensuring you receive holistic support every step of the way.
(310) 564-7914 View (310) 564-7914
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Vittorio Comelli
Psychologist, Vittorio Comelli, PsyD
San Francisco, CA 94104
I work with adults and adolescents seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and meaningful, lasting change. My practice is particularly focused on gay men, immigrants, medical professionals, and individuals coping with cancer or chronic medical conditions. Many of my clients are high-achieving and thoughtful, yet find themselves struggling with anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, or questions around identity and direction in life.
I work with adults and adolescents seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and meaningful, lasting change. My practice is particularly focused on gay men, immigrants, medical professionals, and individuals coping with cancer or chronic medical conditions. Many of my clients are high-achieving and thoughtful, yet find themselves struggling with anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, or questions around identity and direction in life.
(415) 639-9853 View (415) 639-9853
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Boulevard Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD, MFT
2 Endorsed
Studio City, CA 91604
At Boulevard Therapy, we believe that life is a journey, and that we often benefit sharing our journey with someone who can help us to navigate life's unexpected or unfamiliar territories. Often the journey can become more difficult when we are overwhelmed with life's stress and challenges, leaving us feeling immobilized, out of control, confused, and/or in despair. Sometimes another perspective is beneficial as we navigate these paths.
At Boulevard Therapy, we believe that life is a journey, and that we often benefit sharing our journey with someone who can help us to navigate life's unexpected or unfamiliar territories. Often the journey can become more difficult when we are overwhelmed with life's stress and challenges, leaving us feeling immobilized, out of control, confused, and/or in despair. Sometimes another perspective is beneficial as we navigate these paths.
(818) 805-1172 View (818) 805-1172
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Ciara Bogdanovic
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
6 Endorsed
Eagle Rock, CA 90041
You feel deeply, love fiercely, and may struggle with emotions that come in fast and intense. Maybe you’ve tried therapy before but didn’t feel fully understood or it didn’t help the way you hoped. Maybe you're just beginning to seek support after holding so much in for so long. Whether you identify as a highly sensitive person (HSP), live with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), or carry the weight of complex trauma (CPTSD), you deserve a therapist who meets you with kindness and skill. I bring a fearlessly compassionate approach to therapy, rooted in my own healing, deep curiosity, and rigorous training.
You feel deeply, love fiercely, and may struggle with emotions that come in fast and intense. Maybe you’ve tried therapy before but didn’t feel fully understood or it didn’t help the way you hoped. Maybe you're just beginning to seek support after holding so much in for so long. Whether you identify as a highly sensitive person (HSP), live with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), or carry the weight of complex trauma (CPTSD), you deserve a therapist who meets you with kindness and skill. I bring a fearlessly compassionate approach to therapy, rooted in my own healing, deep curiosity, and rigorous training.
(323) 615-1164 View (323) 615-1164
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Diana Aixa Ruiz
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Sonoma, CA 95476
As a therapist one of my principal objectives is to help clients find relief and clarity so they feel empowered to make decisions to improve their lives. Breaking away from what no longer serves us, is possible. Change starts the moment we begin to look for answers. A graduate of University of San Francisco, CA. Diana earned a Masters Degree in Counseling and is currently an Associate Marriage Family Therapist. She has a background in women’s leadership, conflict resolution, and advocacy. Diana is first-generation Latina, whose parents escaped Cuba in search of freedom from an oppression, immigrating to the U.S.
As a therapist one of my principal objectives is to help clients find relief and clarity so they feel empowered to make decisions to improve their lives. Breaking away from what no longer serves us, is possible. Change starts the moment we begin to look for answers. A graduate of University of San Francisco, CA. Diana earned a Masters Degree in Counseling and is currently an Associate Marriage Family Therapist. She has a background in women’s leadership, conflict resolution, and advocacy. Diana is first-generation Latina, whose parents escaped Cuba in search of freedom from an oppression, immigrating to the U.S.
(707) 358-5308 View (707) 358-5308
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Tomislav D. Zbozinek
Psychologist, PhD
Online Only
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or stress? Do you have a hard time feeling positive? Does your mind focus on all the bad things that have happened in your life or the bad things that might happen in the future? Are you stuck in a pattern of negativity, feeling helpless or scared about making things better? Has this affected your relationships, hobbies, interests, ambitions, work/school, or self-esteem?
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or stress? Do you have a hard time feeling positive? Does your mind focus on all the bad things that have happened in your life or the bad things that might happen in the future? Are you stuck in a pattern of negativity, feeling helpless or scared about making things better? Has this affected your relationships, hobbies, interests, ambitions, work/school, or self-esteem?
(323) 767-0786 View (323) 767-0786
Photo of Aleksandra Drecun - Association for Compassionate Transformation, Psychologist, PsyD
Would you like to be successful emotionally, socially, spiritually and professionally? Do you need assistance directing personal growth, relationships, family life or your career? I specialize in assisting individuals to lead a productive life, a meaningful existence and reach their highest potential.
Would you like to be successful emotionally, socially, spiritually and professionally? Do you need assistance directing personal growth, relationships, family life or your career? I specialize in assisting individuals to lead a productive life, a meaningful existence and reach their highest potential.
(858) 367-3966 View (858) 367-3966
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Dijana Fiorentino
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LMFT
Online Only
I enjoy working with families using the systems approach to family therapy, relationship therapy, and individual child therapy. I enjoy working with parents, and couples and provide structured sessions for individuals with ADHD, Autism, Depression and anxiety.
I enjoy working with families using the systems approach to family therapy, relationship therapy, and individual child therapy. I enjoy working with parents, and couples and provide structured sessions for individuals with ADHD, Autism, Depression and anxiety.
(760) 284-7894 View (760) 284-7894
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Dalija Dragisic
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
San Diego, CA 92103
Relationships are incredibly complicated, and relationship issues can have profound impact on your quality of life. Anxiety and depression may be the result of unhealthy relationship dynamics, or may be caused by typical stressors such as financial problems or disagreements about raising children. If you are having difficulties in your current relationship, or if you are trying to understand past relationship struggles, I am qualified to help you. I work with couples and individuals engaging in high conflict, affairs, issues of past trauma, parenting, depression, anxiety, substance addiction, divorce, or criminal concerns.
Relationships are incredibly complicated, and relationship issues can have profound impact on your quality of life. Anxiety and depression may be the result of unhealthy relationship dynamics, or may be caused by typical stressors such as financial problems or disagreements about raising children. If you are having difficulties in your current relationship, or if you are trying to understand past relationship struggles, I am qualified to help you. I work with couples and individuals engaging in high conflict, affairs, issues of past trauma, parenting, depression, anxiety, substance addiction, divorce, or criminal concerns.
(619) 547-0175 View (619) 547-0175
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Alexander Maric
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91105
Healing happens in relationships where we feel heard, seen, and cared for. I help people accept their vulnerability as a source of courage rather than weakness. Connecting to our innate wisdom through emotional exploration, reflection and introspection, we can navigate depression, anxiety and life transitions with strength and grace. You can expect honest and compassionate dialogue with a tone that's both grounded and encouraging. I balance compassionate curiosity with clear, direct communication, creating a space where you can explore without judgment.
Healing happens in relationships where we feel heard, seen, and cared for. I help people accept their vulnerability as a source of courage rather than weakness. Connecting to our innate wisdom through emotional exploration, reflection and introspection, we can navigate depression, anxiety and life transitions with strength and grace. You can expect honest and compassionate dialogue with a tone that's both grounded and encouraging. I balance compassionate curiosity with clear, direct communication, creating a space where you can explore without judgment.
(626) 790-2603 View (626) 790-2603
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Sagebrush Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist
1 Endorsed
Eagle Rock, CA 90041
If you’re someone who loves hard, hurts deeply, and feels easily triggered, it can feel like you’re too much for the world. We get it, and we want to help you make sense of it too. At Sagebrush Psychotherapy, we specialize in Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and understand the emotional world that comes with it. We provide thoughtful, nonjudgmental care for people who feel often feel misunderstood or stuck in painful patterns. You deserve care that makes room for every part of you.
If you’re someone who loves hard, hurts deeply, and feels easily triggered, it can feel like you’re too much for the world. We get it, and we want to help you make sense of it too. At Sagebrush Psychotherapy, we specialize in Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and understand the emotional world that comes with it. We provide thoughtful, nonjudgmental care for people who feel often feel misunderstood or stuck in painful patterns. You deserve care that makes room for every part of you.
(323) 861-3556 View (323) 861-3556
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Danijela Mudri-Nicin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
6 Endorsed
Online Only
You’re successful, capable, and the person others rely on. Yet beneath the competence, you feel anxious, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from yourself, or trapped in relentless self-pressure. You may overthink interactions, struggle to rest without guilt, hold yourself to impossible standards, or quietly fear that no achievement will ever truly feel like enough. Many of my clients are high-achieving professionals, perfectionists, and deeply self-aware adults who have spent years performing strength while privately carrying burnout, unresolved trauma, emotional loneliness, and the exhausting pressure to keep everything together.
You’re successful, capable, and the person others rely on. Yet beneath the competence, you feel anxious, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from yourself, or trapped in relentless self-pressure. You may overthink interactions, struggle to rest without guilt, hold yourself to impossible standards, or quietly fear that no achievement will ever truly feel like enough. Many of my clients are high-achieving professionals, perfectionists, and deeply self-aware adults who have spent years performing strength while privately carrying burnout, unresolved trauma, emotional loneliness, and the exhausting pressure to keep everything together.
(858) 842-9664 View (858) 842-9664
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Ivana Tufekcic
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
7 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95822
Relationships are one of life’s greatest sources of meaning, but they also bring challenges that can leave even strong partners feeling stretched. Despite being kind, resourceful and intelligent, my clients find themselves struggling with communication, ongoing conflict, or balancing work and family. Choosing support is not only courageous, it’s wise. In a space that is safe and compassionate, healing and growth aren’t just possible—they’re within reach.
Relationships are one of life’s greatest sources of meaning, but they also bring challenges that can leave even strong partners feeling stretched. Despite being kind, resourceful and intelligent, my clients find themselves struggling with communication, ongoing conflict, or balancing work and family. Choosing support is not only courageous, it’s wise. In a space that is safe and compassionate, healing and growth aren’t just possible—they’re within reach.
(916) 606-7458 View (916) 606-7458
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Vesna Sturman
Psychologist, PhD
Online Only
My approach to therapy is client-centered and research-based, meaning that I work with you to find which therapy style is most comfortable for you. Included are cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, "tapping", and mindfulness. These have been proven to be effective treatments for both mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, and physical problems like chronic pain. I also specialize in all forms of trauma. I will help to educate you about the different methods of therapy and the research behind why one method might be more beneficial than another for the issue(s) that brings you to therapy.
My approach to therapy is client-centered and research-based, meaning that I work with you to find which therapy style is most comfortable for you. Included are cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, "tapping", and mindfulness. These have been proven to be effective treatments for both mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, and physical problems like chronic pain. I also specialize in all forms of trauma. I will help to educate you about the different methods of therapy and the research behind why one method might be more beneficial than another for the issue(s) that brings you to therapy.
(415) 413-1077 View (415) 413-1077
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Asja Kristina Sever
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94118
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with adults who are navigating anxiety, betrayal trauma, and nervous system dysregulation. Many of my patients come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and together, we work toward creating a greater sense of calm, balance, and wholeness. My approach is trauma-informed and integrative. I draw on psychodynamics, relational work, somatic practices, mindfulness, and evidence-based methods to support both body and mind. In our work, you’ll find a safe, compassionate space to explore your experiences and move at your own pace.
I specialize in working with adults who are navigating anxiety, betrayal trauma, and nervous system dysregulation. Many of my patients come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and together, we work toward creating a greater sense of calm, balance, and wholeness. My approach is trauma-informed and integrative. I draw on psychodynamics, relational work, somatic practices, mindfulness, and evidence-based methods to support both body and mind. In our work, you’ll find a safe, compassionate space to explore your experiences and move at your own pace.
(415) 843-4132 View (415) 843-4132
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Slobodan Nesovic
Psychologist, PsyD
5 Endorsed
Online Only
You are successful in your career, but a feeling of unease, anxiety, or emotional numbness seems to always be with you. The stress of your work has gotten to be too much, and maybe your physical health, and well as your happiness, has begun to suffer. You desire a meaningful relationship, but your reluctance to vulnerability, likely a result of past traumas, is getting in the way. You find yourself often plagued with a sense of emptiness, or lack of purpose in your life, despite your financial and professional success. You hold yourself to a high standard, but your harsh inner critic has left you feeling like you aren’t good enough.
You are successful in your career, but a feeling of unease, anxiety, or emotional numbness seems to always be with you. The stress of your work has gotten to be too much, and maybe your physical health, and well as your happiness, has begun to suffer. You desire a meaningful relationship, but your reluctance to vulnerability, likely a result of past traumas, is getting in the way. You find yourself often plagued with a sense of emptiness, or lack of purpose in your life, despite your financial and professional success. You hold yourself to a high standard, but your harsh inner critic has left you feeling like you aren’t good enough.
(213) 205-2894 View (213) 205-2894
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Bojana Pandurevic
Verified Verified
Online Only
My focus is on working with adults who carry unique emotional and psychological sensitivities. My style embodies strengths based, humanistic and holistic approaches, that have proven to be very effective with individuals who are connected to spiritual or creative energies; individuals such as artists, healers and LGBTQ, who struggle with self acceptance, self esteem, anxiety and depression. My aim is to help you find and acknowledge all parts of yourself, heal and embrace them all, in order to create a complete and wholesome you.
My focus is on working with adults who carry unique emotional and psychological sensitivities. My style embodies strengths based, humanistic and holistic approaches, that have proven to be very effective with individuals who are connected to spiritual or creative energies; individuals such as artists, healers and LGBTQ, who struggle with self acceptance, self esteem, anxiety and depression. My aim is to help you find and acknowledge all parts of yourself, heal and embrace them all, in order to create a complete and wholesome you.
(530) 461-5019 View (530) 461-5019

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