Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Modesto, CA

For over 40 years, Downey Park Counseling Associates has provided caring, effective and powerful psychotherapy to families, couples, and individuals of all ages. We specialize in depression, anxiety, sexual addictions and trauma recovery utilizing CBT, VOICE, EMDR, and the latest in research based recovery.

Hello! I am passionate about working together with individuals to guide them through any struggles, emotional barriers and challenges they might be facing. I am an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist with over 10 years working within the mental health field with at-risk youth, young adults, families, parenting, & adults of a diverse background. I am here to assist you in gaining more tools to help you move forward with your mental health needs. I enjoy working with children & adults with ADHD, anxiety, relationships issues, oppositional defiance, family conflict, suicidal ideation, sexual assault, & behavioral issues.

Deciding to seek support for your mental health needs can be one of the most empowering decisions you make. It can also be a challenging one- figuring out what steps to take or what to look for in a therapist. I’ve had the opportunity to support children, adolescents, and families of different backgrounds and I serve a client base with diverse mental health needs, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD.

Every day is an opportunity to take a step towards the person you’d like to be. I believe therapy can be a safe and empowering place for that to happen. Hello, my name is Monica Mendiola, and I have experience working with children, adults, families, and high-risk populations. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem, grief/loss, life adjustments, stress, and family conflict.

Welcome to Heale! Learn, Grow and Heal... Individuals have the strength and resources to meet their needs and solve their unique problems. Oftentimes, we get stuck in patterns of communication and/or behaviors which no longer meet our needs. Change occurs when individuals are provided the safety and security of expression, validation, exploring problems, underlying patterns of behaviors or unmet needs and identifying solutions. I work to empower individuals to take steps towards recovery.

I enjoy working collaboratively with individuals and couples to resolve concerns related to work/school, relationships, and life goals, among others. To accomplish this, I utilize scientifically-validated treatments such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused, and Reality Therapy while also incorporating movies, music, books, video games, and other creative interventions to engage clients and compliment traditional treatment modalities.

Hello, my name is Maria and I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults, offering both individual and family sessions in Spanish or English. I am passionate about working with people who may need support with depression, burn out, anxiety, body image, self esteem, relationships with others, healing from trauma, POC identity, and LGBTQ+ identities. I have been working in the mental health field focusing on preventative and early interventions training to the community around mental health wellness, suicide, and domestic violence.

Hello, I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and am driven to assist individuals in a journey of self-awareness and healing. I have worked with children, adolescents, and couples of various backgrounds struggling with depression, stress, anger management, social skills, stress management, anxiety, difficulty with transitions, divorce, or family problems, and self-esteem issues.

Finding the right counselor is essential to your success in treatment. Using creativity, compassion, and commitment, I will meet you where you are and help you get to where you would like to be. In addition to traditional talk therapy I use a variety of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques such as meditation and hypnotherapy. Counseling can be an intimidating experience and the decision to seek counseling is a courageous one. Whether you are having difficulty with adjustment issues or recovering from a traumatic experience, your treatment will be specific to you and specialized for your individual needs.

My name is Jon Fournier, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Whether your suffering comes from early childhood trauma, more recent losses, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, or something about yourself that you don’t like, I’m here to help. I utilize psychodynamic, solution-focused, strength-based, person-centered, transpersonal, cognitive behavioral, and psychoeducational approaches most often. However, I'm well versed in a variety of other approaches that will be tailored to what each individual might be seeking to accomplish. I look forward to speaking with you.

Resolving trauma is very important and my speciality when it comes to childhood, Couples, teens and children. Are you ready to be heard and address your needs in counseling instead of others directing you? I’m committed to helping people understand themselves better so that they can make constructive changes in their lives. I provide a full assessment regarding trauma history, attachment, and what interventions would be appropriate. Taking that first step takes courage, making an appointment, and meeting with a counselor. I’m have an empathic gentle style, and provide a safe environment for families, children, teens, and adults.

My name is Lauresha Z. Hawkins and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Southern California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents, adults, and mature adults while specializing in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, and stress. I use several modalities such as Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, to help aid clients in making progress toward mental and emotional healing.

Hello! I'm Theppharack Sounthala, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with a Master of Social Work from the California State University of Stanislaus. I have over 20 years of diverse experience with adults who are experiencing Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Grief, and Loss. I also have experience working with refugee clients, and am a refugee myself. I speak English, Laotian, and Thai, and provide services via teletherapy. Some of my most used modalities are CBT, Cognitive Processing, Humanistic, Mindfulness, Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, Reality Therapy, Solution Focused, Strength-Based, and more.

Greetings! My name is Gabriel Figueroa, MFT. I have 18 years of experience and based in Northern California. My therapy style is warm, interactive and taking the time to listen to your story and background. I’m a big believer of skills, building skills and not just empathically nodding with minimal feedback. When not doing therapy you'll find me working out at gym, trail running and spending time with loved ones.

Life is full of twists and turns and can become overwhelming at times. Therapy is an effective way to deal with life’s roadblocks. Seeking help is often misunderstood but should be seen as a strength. Let me help guide you on the right path. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families, joining with them to process their thoughts and emotions, and create clear, achievable goals. I believe that there are reasons for all behaviors and once understood can be life changing.

My name is Moriah Miranda and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has enjoyed working in K-12 Schools for the last 20 years. I have expanded my practice to include working with adults facing various life challenges and transitions. I have an interest in working with people who want deep healing from trauma via Brainspotting. I am comfortable working with adolescents, teens, and adults who want support and healing. I have experience in restorative practices and believe in bringing people together to repair harm. I also work with people impacted by grief, trauma, depression and anxiety and social and emotional struggles.

Hello! My name is Jacqueline Niedzwiecki and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I currently live in Tennessee, but do most of my work via telehealth with California residents (where I use to live!). My specialties and interests are supporting and empowering mothers having difficulty with pre- and postpartum, parenting transitions, new baby care, parenting challenges with toddlers/teens, or adapting to a child's new diagnosis. I also have a lot of experience with trauma-informed care, anxiety, and depression within the adult population.

I have been providing clinical social work services and mental health treatment for 25 years, working with children, adolescents, adults and geriatric age groups. My treatments are for substance abuse and addictive disorders, depression, anxiety, severe stress, behavioral disorders, traumas and relational, marital and family conflicts. My treatment begins with a thorough evaluation, examining the person and his/her environment. This includes obtaining psychological, sociological and biological information. The treatment methods used are based primarily in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I use objectivity with the Socratic method and use both deductive and inductive reasoning. Treatment can involve others when authorized.

My practice's focus is children's mental health. My various experiences in child welfare and children’s mental health have led me to realize the unique needs of this population. I have worked with children suffering from depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, trauma responses, family conflict, and situational issues. Although I work with children of all ages, I do specialize in working with very young children, under the age of 5, and have specialized training in various types of play therapy. I work with each of my clients and their families to create a tailored treatment plan that best addresses their needs.