Therapists in California

My name is Jesaca Lepper, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Santa Barbara, California. I work with adolescents and adults throughout the state through telehealth and specialize in working with clients who are experiencing depression, stress, and trauma, and use trauma informed therapy to help clients create different relationships with themselves and others. My approach is psychodynamic, trauma informed, and strength based, which means that I work with clients to help them understand patterns of relating to themselves and others so they can get unstuck and create the life they desire.

“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” ― C.G. Jung. By taking a depth psychological approach, we explore the unconscious material of your psyche to understand what may be holding you back from realizing deeper layers of healing and wholeness.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in DBT, RO-DBT and CBT for adolescents and adults. I am committed to providing a safe and hope-filled space for my clients to explore their experiences and move towards healing and transformation. In a confidential, caring, and supportive environment, my goal as a therapist is to help clients work through the struggles they face that hold them back from living a life of happiness, purpose, and meaning.

Are you struggling in the areas of body image, maternal issues, or trauma? I work with "all things maternal", meaning I work with women at all life-stages; maybe contemplating motherhood or feeling ambivalent, struggling with fertility, experiencing pregnancy loss/miscarriage, expecting or new mothers with depression, anxiety, or birth trauma, women who decided not to have children, women with or without children who want to process body image issues or anxieties, women who want to process their relationship to their own mother, any parent struggling with postpartum mental health issues, anyone wanting to heal from trauma.

Therapy can be one of the most challenging experiences for individuals and families; you sit in a room and begin sharing thoughts and feelings with a person you don’t know. Shame, regret, relationship issues are some of the many reasons people experience stress in their lives. At times, this stress can become so overwhelming it starts to impair our daily lives. For others, it easy to mask those issues around family, peers and/or coworkers; but when we are alone those obstacles are still with us. Whether this is your first-time trying therapy or you have seen multiple professionals, I'm here to embark on this journey with you.

Life is full of challenges that overwhelm us. It stops us in our tracks and we think "how did I get here?" Whether it is grief, fear, lack of motivation, excessive worrying, indecisiveness, poor choices, trauma, addiction, or relationship problems: therapy is a tool to help, if you are open and reach out. This is when you need someone who is genuine, safe, non-judgmental, caring, supportive, and redirects gently to help you decide the next steps in YOUR journey. In therapy, we will focus on healing, process past wounds, identify triggers, create healthy boundaries, explore solutions, and find the path that is right for you.

Therapy can be a source of tremendous relief and gratification. Unhappiness and anxiety that feel unbearable can lessen and disappear when you have someone who can help you understand the reasons for your suffering. A good therapist can also help you more easily get your mind off upsetting thoughts that preoccupy you. Or if you find yourself acting in self-defeating ways, studying it with a therapist can be of enormous help. Ideally, you will leave an initial consultation with a new way of thinking about the problem that brought you in.

Welcome to your team! My name is Jessica Lan and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) committed to supporting adults and young adults through life’s challenges. I believe in creating a supportive and honest environment to support you through step-by-step self-growth. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet you where you are at and specialize in strength-based and client-centered approaches to do so. I have the most experience working with children, teens, and young adults who have challenges with emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, stress, social skills, and self-esteem.

My counseling style is open and collaborative. I believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion, providing you a safe and non-judgmental place to work through whatever difficulties you are going through. I work primarily from an interpersonal approach, recognizing that you are the expert on yourself, and collaborating to help you identify the patterns in how you relate to others.

I work with clients ages 13 and older, individuals and families. Primarily, I work with clients experiencing issues with anxiety, social anxiety, depression, self-harm, identity development, parenting issues, parent/child relationships, alcohol/drug abuse by teens and adults, recovery and rehab issues and reestablishment in the family, codependence (and family members affected by ones substance use), bipolar disorder, ADHD, self-esteem, relationship issues, supporting medication management, as well as many other concerns.

As a therapist, I have helped individuals, couples, and families find healing, understanding, compassion, and empathy. With encouragement and a bit of humor, I provide safe space for my clients to change their internal dialogues. In so changing, they can rewrite their stories with strength. Allow me to say that no one is deserving of suffering any place in life- at school, at work, at home, or in their relationships. Sometimes, we can experience challenges in life that occur so frequently, we begin to feel like this is how life is supposed to be for us. Ultimately, distrusting the good things, and anticipating the worse.

Hello, I'm James Rubins, a licensed therapist in California with over 40 years of experience counseling individuals, adolescents, and families. I have wide experience in hospitals, community mental health clinics, and private practice office settings. I've helped people with anxiety, depression, anger management, and more, and have decades of experience supporting people in recovery from alcohol and or drug abuse. I was trained in psychodynamic therapy but now find short-term Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is more effective for client needs.

Being a human these days is hard, and even more so when you get into complicated dynamics with your relationships, job, or family. Perhaps it's all feeling like too much? Or maybe you have a hunch that you can live a fuller life? Reaching out to a therapist does not mean that you are broken; it means that you are ready to evolve. With my background in art and extensive therapeutic training, I offer a dynamic healing experience that addresses old patterns in both mind and body. I can provide a supportive and creative space for you to explore yourself, practice relational skills, and grow into a life that you truly want to be living.

Abby works with girls with ADHD and/or Anxiety. Often they go hand-in-hand but not always. She works as a team with a psychiatric provider and an executive functioning coach. The team works together to create a comprehensive tailored program for each child and family. With ADHD there may be challenges with motivation with academics. Abby works with Hannah our executive functioning educational coach to take the power struggle away from parents and their teens fighting over homework and assignments each night. Hannah will work closely with hour child to set a calendar for the week that both Abby and Hannah follow.

Life can be overwhelming. If you find it difficult to cope at times or feel flooded by challenging emotions, you don’t have to be alone in your struggles. Together we can work through the struggles that are negatively impacting your life. Through the therapeutic process, difficulties that overwhelmed you in the past may begin to feel more manageable. You may find more room to enjoy life rather than just trying to survive it. While the process of therapy is different for everyone it usually leads to a greater sense of contentment, acceptance for oneself, and closeness with others.

I'm Ali, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW84547) dedicated to helping women and men thrive in all areas of life. Born and raised in Miami, Florida — I earned my bachelor’s degree at University of Pennsylvania and completed my Master’s in Social Work at New York University’s Silver School of Social Work. I specialize in working with women and men in their 20s and 30s, offering a warm and compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences.

If you've decided you want to try psychedelic-assisted therapy for depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, addiction, family-of-origin issues—or any of a number of other mental health issues—I may be able to help you. Many patients have experienced significant improvement after just a short course of treatment. That said, this approach has risks and potential harms that must be carefully assessed and managed. The formal term for this approach is "Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration." In addition to my training in this, I draw on extensive experience as a crisis therapist helping to keep patients safe.

GroupTherapyLA / GroupTherapyNY is now serving all California and New York residents! We practice results-oriented therapy to help you create the deeply fulfilling, authentic life you deserve. With over 30+ years of experience, we provide clients with the guidance and support needed to change unhealthy behaviors, strengthen self-worth, discover emotions and improve relationships.. We offer individual, couples, family & group therapy.

If you're yearning for a clearer understanding of yourself and greater sense of calm in your daily life, you've come to the right place. Life often presents us with uncertainties, and it's my belief that through therapeutic exploration, we can uncover the tools necessary to navigate these uncertainties with grace. Whether you're facing hardships, a lack of motivation, relationship complexities, or simply seeking a space to cultivate a more serene mindset, our sessions will provide a refuge for self-discovery and personal growth.