Therapists in California
Stefany Zacarias
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Fullerton, CA 92831
I have experience working with individuals, children, families, and couples, addressing a wide range of concerns, some of which include depression, anxiety, personal failure, relational conflict, grief, and sexual identity.
Life gets hard sometimes and unfortunately the world we live in doesn’t equip us with the tools needed to take on problems when they arise. Problems can get too big for us to handle, at times infiltrating themselves into various aspects of our lives, taking our agency while making us believe there is something inherently wrong with us. Within my work as a therapist I lead with compassion and empathy, knowing that problems live outside of us and not within us—always staying aware and away from pathologizing practices.
I have experience working with individuals, children, families, and couples, addressing a wide range of concerns, some of which include depression, anxiety, personal failure, relational conflict, grief, and sexual identity.
Life gets hard sometimes and unfortunately the world we live in doesn’t equip us with the tools needed to take on problems when they arise. Problems can get too big for us to handle, at times infiltrating themselves into various aspects of our lives, taking our agency while making us believe there is something inherently wrong with us. Within my work as a therapist I lead with compassion and empathy, knowing that problems live outside of us and not within us—always staying aware and away from pathologizing practices.
Marina Adriano
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW
Verified Verified
Roseville, CA 95661
Accepting new clients! I am passionate about being part of your healing process and assisting you to build the fulfilling life you deserve. I work with children and adults with issues related to self-esteem, anger, relationships, anxiety and depression. Additionally, I work with families to help them break the negative communication cycle and work towards more positive family interactions.
Accepting new clients! I am passionate about being part of your healing process and assisting you to build the fulfilling life you deserve. I work with children and adults with issues related to self-esteem, anger, relationships, anxiety and depression. Additionally, I work with families to help them break the negative communication cycle and work towards more positive family interactions.
Antonia Servat
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
Welcome, I'm honored that you are viewing this page and discovering whether I might be a good fit for you. I have worked extensively with children, families, adults, and couples and am experienced in the areas of anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, attachment, matters related to self-esteem, relationship challenges, and life transition issues. I provide Individual, Couples & Family Therapy services and have worked with clients aged 4 and up since 2010. My approach is Strength-based, viewing my clients as the experts in their own lives. I utilize CBT techniques for skill building and Play Therapy techniques with children.
Welcome, I'm honored that you are viewing this page and discovering whether I might be a good fit for you. I have worked extensively with children, families, adults, and couples and am experienced in the areas of anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, attachment, matters related to self-esteem, relationship challenges, and life transition issues. I provide Individual, Couples & Family Therapy services and have worked with clients aged 4 and up since 2010. My approach is Strength-based, viewing my clients as the experts in their own lives. I utilize CBT techniques for skill building and Play Therapy techniques with children.
Kristin Rokop
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Davis, CA 95616
As parents are central to their children's lives, it is important to me to involve parents actively in their child's treatment while at the same time maintaining the privacy needed by some adolescents in order to progress in treatment.
I have many years' experience in and a passion for treating infants, toddlers, preschoolers, children and adolescents and their families dealing with a variety of issues including the following: adjustment difficulties, trauma, divorce, attachment difficulties, social problems, depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, and developmental delays. I can provide psychological evaluations when needed to help identify areas of difficulty and of strength, and to guide treatment direction. I also provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents and their families.
As parents are central to their children's lives, it is important to me to involve parents actively in their child's treatment while at the same time maintaining the privacy needed by some adolescents in order to progress in treatment.
I have many years' experience in and a passion for treating infants, toddlers, preschoolers, children and adolescents and their families dealing with a variety of issues including the following: adjustment difficulties, trauma, divorce, attachment difficulties, social problems, depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, and developmental delays. I can provide psychological evaluations when needed to help identify areas of difficulty and of strength, and to guide treatment direction. I also provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents and their families.
Marisol Murillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Experience treating Parent-child relationships (any age, adult-child), immigrant families, identity issues, narcissistic abuse, decolonization, inner-child work, shadow work, emotions that feel out-of-control, and many others listed.
It is my privilege to support folks in their healing, growth and attaining their desired changes. In my 13 yrs in practice, I developed an eclectic approach in which I try to get clients their progress as early as possible, customizing a variety of methods. During sessions, I give my full attention, compassion, skills-teaching, and honest feedback. I customize sessions for what they need (consider their upbringing, values, goals & ability). I work with clients of a wide range of cultural, political, religious, or spiritual backgrounds/value systems. Focus is on clients feeling more self-empowered, at peace & self-satisfied.
Experience treating Parent-child relationships (any age, adult-child), immigrant families, identity issues, narcissistic abuse, decolonization, inner-child work, shadow work, emotions that feel out-of-control, and many others listed.
It is my privilege to support folks in their healing, growth and attaining their desired changes. In my 13 yrs in practice, I developed an eclectic approach in which I try to get clients their progress as early as possible, customizing a variety of methods. During sessions, I give my full attention, compassion, skills-teaching, and honest feedback. I customize sessions for what they need (consider their upbringing, values, goals & ability). I work with clients of a wide range of cultural, political, religious, or spiritual backgrounds/value systems. Focus is on clients feeling more self-empowered, at peace & self-satisfied.
Steve Palos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Roseville, CA 95678
I work with families, couples, and children.
We all strive to be happy in life. Unfortunately life is full of unpredictable struggles that get in the way of our path to happiness. To gain true happiness we must learn how to love ourselves. Loving ourselves starts with self-understanding and believing in ourselves. Struggles unfortunately make us believe that things are not meant to be, or that we will simply never be happy. This negative pattern of thinking is what keeps us from finding happiness. Remember, we have all the tools within us to achieve happiness and create the life we love.
I work with families, couples, and children.
We all strive to be happy in life. Unfortunately life is full of unpredictable struggles that get in the way of our path to happiness. To gain true happiness we must learn how to love ourselves. Loving ourselves starts with self-understanding and believing in ourselves. Struggles unfortunately make us believe that things are not meant to be, or that we will simply never be happy. This negative pattern of thinking is what keeps us from finding happiness. Remember, we have all the tools within us to achieve happiness and create the life we love.
Samantha Kountz-Edwards
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95125
I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families ranging in age from 2-years-old to 90-years-old who present with a wide range of challenges.
Many people experience anxiety or sadness at some point in their life. Sometimes these feelings are related to a big change, a new stressor, or a longstanding challenge that has left you feeling overwhelmed and stuck. Regardless of what's going on in your life, my goal is to help you better confront, cope with, and recover from difficulties, so that you can live a more fulfilling life. I understand that the idea of therapy can seem intimidating. I see your decision to engage in treatment as a true testament to your strength.
I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families ranging in age from 2-years-old to 90-years-old who present with a wide range of challenges.
Many people experience anxiety or sadness at some point in their life. Sometimes these feelings are related to a big change, a new stressor, or a longstanding challenge that has left you feeling overwhelmed and stuck. Regardless of what's going on in your life, my goal is to help you better confront, cope with, and recover from difficulties, so that you can live a more fulfilling life. I understand that the idea of therapy can seem intimidating. I see your decision to engage in treatment as a true testament to your strength.
Erin R Kelly
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
I am an art therapist and LMFT. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents who have learning disorders, issues around early attachment, depression, anxiety, pervasive development disorders, and behavioral problems. I also work with adults in individual, co-parenting and family therapy. I can support clients through crisis and life changes. I am familiar with 12 step recovery and can provided effective treatment for dually diagnosed clients.
I am an art therapist and LMFT. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents who have learning disorders, issues around early attachment, depression, anxiety, pervasive development disorders, and behavioral problems. I also work with adults in individual, co-parenting and family therapy. I can support clients through crisis and life changes. I am familiar with 12 step recovery and can provided effective treatment for dually diagnosed clients.
Patricia M. Gutierrez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS , LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
Trained in EMDR, TF-CBT, CPP, and utilizing a trauma informed approach, I specialize in working with symptoms related to trauma (current or past), attachment, depression and anxiety in children, adolescents and adults.
(Services in Spanish available if needed) Processing difficult experiences with an empathic and informed therapist can make the process less difficult and can help diminish the impact symptoms are having on your every day life. My goal is to help you identify current challenges, learn new ways of coping, engaging and interacting, and empower you to make meaningful changes. Using evidenced-based approaches, I provide quality care, meet clients where they are at and tailor treatment plans to your current needs. I will promote a safe space where you can share your emotions and not feel judged when discussing your vulnerabilities.
Trained in EMDR, TF-CBT, CPP, and utilizing a trauma informed approach, I specialize in working with symptoms related to trauma (current or past), attachment, depression and anxiety in children, adolescents and adults.
(Services in Spanish available if needed) Processing difficult experiences with an empathic and informed therapist can make the process less difficult and can help diminish the impact symptoms are having on your every day life. My goal is to help you identify current challenges, learn new ways of coping, engaging and interacting, and empower you to make meaningful changes. Using evidenced-based approaches, I provide quality care, meet clients where they are at and tailor treatment plans to your current needs. I will promote a safe space where you can share your emotions and not feel judged when discussing your vulnerabilities.
Tricia I Colcord
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lancaster, CA 93534
I believe in creating a safe space for my clients to explore past trauma or adverse child experiences, and learn new ways of coping and thriving in their lives.
Do you crave a change? Is anxiety, depression or grief taking over your days? Are you looking to move past an obstacle to you living YOUR best life? Therapy can be the tool that helps you move forward and unlock the future you want. Over the past 5 years, I have been working with individuals, families and children using creative and innovative interventions to assist them in reaching their goals. As a Family Centered Therapist I have collaborated with families in reducing conflict and increasing attachment in order to reach their full potential.
I believe in creating a safe space for my clients to explore past trauma or adverse child experiences, and learn new ways of coping and thriving in their lives.
Do you crave a change? Is anxiety, depression or grief taking over your days? Are you looking to move past an obstacle to you living YOUR best life? Therapy can be the tool that helps you move forward and unlock the future you want. Over the past 5 years, I have been working with individuals, families and children using creative and innovative interventions to assist them in reaching their goals. As a Family Centered Therapist I have collaborated with families in reducing conflict and increasing attachment in order to reach their full potential.
Lindsey Gerner
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Fresno, CA 93710
Does parenting your child feel overwhelming? Does he seem to have tantrums over everything? Maybe your child is aggressive at home or school and you don’t know why. Is there some anxiety, loss, or trauma? Have your tried everything and nothing is working? Parenting is difficult and your child’s negative behaviors may make you feel like you are not doing a good job. Therapy can not only help your child manage whatever stressors are causing his or her outbursts, but it can also help you understand how to help your child when he or she is overwhelmed. You are not alone on this parenting journey and I can help.
Does parenting your child feel overwhelming? Does he seem to have tantrums over everything? Maybe your child is aggressive at home or school and you don’t know why. Is there some anxiety, loss, or trauma? Have your tried everything and nothing is working? Parenting is difficult and your child’s negative behaviors may make you feel like you are not doing a good job. Therapy can not only help your child manage whatever stressors are causing his or her outbursts, but it can also help you understand how to help your child when he or she is overwhelmed. You are not alone on this parenting journey and I can help.
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Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
A useful resource I recommend for individuals who have struggled with Child Abuse is the following: Healing the Wounds of Abuse, A Manual for Self Help by Paul C.
I am an experienced clinical psychologist for over 30 years. In addition to my private practice I have consulted with local, state, and federal agencies as well as Fortune 500 companies . As a University Professor I trained and supervised graduate students in New York, Texas and California. I genuinely enjoyed problem solving with my patients and improving the quality of their lives. I have found the most important factor is to provide a safe, positive environment. I am skilled in testing identifying areas of concern, making proper diagnoses, and assessing growth in therapy. My practice has included children, adults and families.
A useful resource I recommend for individuals who have struggled with Child Abuse is the following: Healing the Wounds of Abuse, A Manual for Self Help by Paul C.
I am an experienced clinical psychologist for over 30 years. In addition to my private practice I have consulted with local, state, and federal agencies as well as Fortune 500 companies . As a University Professor I trained and supervised graduate students in New York, Texas and California. I genuinely enjoyed problem solving with my patients and improving the quality of their lives. I have found the most important factor is to provide a safe, positive environment. I am skilled in testing identifying areas of concern, making proper diagnoses, and assessing growth in therapy. My practice has included children, adults and families.
Samaritan Counseling Center
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Upland, CA 91786
SCC has been positively impacting the lives of children, individuals, couples, & families for over 47 years.
Our caring counselors will help you overcome issues that hurt or hinder personal growth, & aid in the healing of wounds that often limit your ability to thrive, be whole, & fulfill your purpose in life. We serve people across the age range looking for help with: relationship issues, depression, anxiety, co-parenting, trauma, PTSD, grief, child abuse, parenting, domestic violence, addiction, anger management, nurturing healthy intimacy, & many other mental and behavioral health issues. We also provide in-home behavior intervention services and parent training for families of children with developmental disabilities.
SCC has been positively impacting the lives of children, individuals, couples, & families for over 47 years.
Our caring counselors will help you overcome issues that hurt or hinder personal growth, & aid in the healing of wounds that often limit your ability to thrive, be whole, & fulfill your purpose in life. We serve people across the age range looking for help with: relationship issues, depression, anxiety, co-parenting, trauma, PTSD, grief, child abuse, parenting, domestic violence, addiction, anger management, nurturing healthy intimacy, & many other mental and behavioral health issues. We also provide in-home behavior intervention services and parent training for families of children with developmental disabilities.
Jenna Marie Mendez
Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC, NCSC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92506
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and School Counselor who is passionate about helping children, teens and young adults grow and thrive. Having spent 18 years in the educational setting with children and young adults, I understand the unique challenges and struggles that they and their families face. I provide a fun, safe, and caring environment for feelings to be explored and challenges to be overcome. I specialize in using play therapy and different behavioral techniques.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and School Counselor who is passionate about helping children, teens and young adults grow and thrive. Having spent 18 years in the educational setting with children and young adults, I understand the unique challenges and struggles that they and their families face. I provide a fun, safe, and caring environment for feelings to be explored and challenges to be overcome. I specialize in using play therapy and different behavioral techniques.
Toni Ratzburg
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95126
I believe children and teens can learn, grow, and thrive when they have coping skills, feel empowered, and practice self-care. My goal is to encourage youth to learn who they are and how to advocate for their unique needs. I specialize in working with neurodiverse, gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) youth and their families. I encourage youth to use their strengths and interests in order to grow, heal, and cope. Building self-awareness, such as understanding their own sensory processing and asynchronous development, is an important part of my work with youth.
I believe children and teens can learn, grow, and thrive when they have coping skills, feel empowered, and practice self-care. My goal is to encourage youth to learn who they are and how to advocate for their unique needs. I specialize in working with neurodiverse, gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) youth and their families. I encourage youth to use their strengths and interests in order to grow, heal, and cope. Building self-awareness, such as understanding their own sensory processing and asynchronous development, is an important part of my work with youth.
Elizabeth Hammond
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saratoga, CA 95070
I am passionate about helping young women suffering from anxiety and self-esteem issues, adolescent men with behavior problems, teens with depression, and children neurodiversity (ADHD/Autism). I am able to build relationships quickly with my clients by getting to know their unique interests and making them feel comfortable in the room. I incorporate a blend of authenticity and kindness within my counseling style. When working with minors I collaborate with parents and other professionals upon request to provide education on childhood development and behavioral support support academic success and improve family relationships.
I am passionate about helping young women suffering from anxiety and self-esteem issues, adolescent men with behavior problems, teens with depression, and children neurodiversity (ADHD/Autism). I am able to build relationships quickly with my clients by getting to know their unique interests and making them feel comfortable in the room. I incorporate a blend of authenticity and kindness within my counseling style. When working with minors I collaborate with parents and other professionals upon request to provide education on childhood development and behavioral support support academic success and improve family relationships.
Anna Kosoff
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I find that art and play can be a meaningful mode of expression and reflection for children, teens and families.
It can be hard growing up in Los Angeles and dealing with the intense pressure of school, family and friends. It's also hard trying to be an adult, working to establish one's self and feel comfortable in saying, "This is who I am, this is who I want to be." We all come through this process with different stories, experiences and perspective. I love to work with families and individuals on this journey. I have over ten years of experience working with families during their deepest moments of pain and confusion, joy and growth. These years of work with a diverse set of people and needs helps to inform my interactions with clients.
I find that art and play can be a meaningful mode of expression and reflection for children, teens and families.
It can be hard growing up in Los Angeles and dealing with the intense pressure of school, family and friends. It's also hard trying to be an adult, working to establish one's self and feel comfortable in saying, "This is who I am, this is who I want to be." We all come through this process with different stories, experiences and perspective. I love to work with families and individuals on this journey. I have over ten years of experience working with families during their deepest moments of pain and confusion, joy and growth. These years of work with a diverse set of people and needs helps to inform my interactions with clients.
Dr. Tripti Bawari, Psychologist, Inner Dialogue
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Pleasanton, CA 94588
anxiety, depression,trauma) and parent-child relationship issues.
Dr. Tripti Bawari is a licensed psychologist who specializes in psychological evaluations, childhood problems and parenting strategies. Along with specialization in testing she also has in-depth knowledge and training in childhood, adolescent and adult life problems and issues related to it.
Her wide multicultural experiences overseas has strengthen her ability to incorporate family and cultural dynamics to current life events and challenges. She is fluent in few Indian dialects along with her proficiency in Hindi.
Dr. Bawari received her doctorate in Clinical psychology from Florida Tech and completed her internship and fellowship in Clinical and Forensic Psychology.
anxiety, depression,trauma) and parent-child relationship issues.
Dr. Tripti Bawari is a licensed psychologist who specializes in psychological evaluations, childhood problems and parenting strategies. Along with specialization in testing she also has in-depth knowledge and training in childhood, adolescent and adult life problems and issues related to it.
Her wide multicultural experiences overseas has strengthen her ability to incorporate family and cultural dynamics to current life events and challenges. She is fluent in few Indian dialects along with her proficiency in Hindi.
Dr. Bawari received her doctorate in Clinical psychology from Florida Tech and completed her internship and fellowship in Clinical and Forensic Psychology.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Roseville, CA 95661
Just when you think you are getting used to one phase of life, the next one throws you a curve ball. Whether your life includes being single, adjusting to marriage or parenthood, raising a teen, children leaving the home, or adjusting to retirement, each phase brings plenty of unique challenges. Issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, and life dissatisfaction can seem like constant companions through it all. It can feel exhausting! Life should not be about working so hard yet feeling so flat!
Just when you think you are getting used to one phase of life, the next one throws you a curve ball. Whether your life includes being single, adjusting to marriage or parenthood, raising a teen, children leaving the home, or adjusting to retirement, each phase brings plenty of unique challenges. Issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, and life dissatisfaction can seem like constant companions through it all. It can feel exhausting! Life should not be about working so hard yet feeling so flat!
Michael J Abrams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Danville, CA 94506
Saturdays appointments available! I am a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with children, adolescents, and families. In addition, I work with individual adults, couples, and co-parenting. I provide a safe, calm, friendly, empathetic & down to earth environment for my clients. I have extensive experience and specialize in working with young children through adolescents and their families around issues related to social, behavioral, interpersonal and academic concerns. Throughout my career, I have provided supervision to other professionals in all aspects of providing psychotherapy for children and adolescents; from case conceptualization, diagnosis, and treatment.
Saturdays appointments available! I am a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with children, adolescents, and families. In addition, I work with individual adults, couples, and co-parenting. I provide a safe, calm, friendly, empathetic & down to earth environment for my clients. I have extensive experience and specialize in working with young children through adolescents and their families around issues related to social, behavioral, interpersonal and academic concerns. Throughout my career, I have provided supervision to other professionals in all aspects of providing psychotherapy for children and adolescents; from case conceptualization, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in California provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in California build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in California build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.