Therapists in Fresno, CA

Our counseling center offers a wide range of clinical and professional counseling services from a Christian perspective including services for Individuals, Couples, Families and Children. Our staff includes Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT). Our Purpose is to provide mental health services to individuals and families, by providing a place of restoration, support and hope and to allow individuals to find purpose and belonging within their lives.

I provide a holistic counseling approach providing rapid, positive changes in areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, relationship, pain management and grief work with adults and children. My resources include the powerful technique of EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, as well as HYPNOSIS, visual imagery and new thought. Hypnosis is a powerful, effective and immediate tool to bring about profound change. It is useful for eliminating addictive behaviors, improving sports performance, reducing anxiety while giving presentations, taking tests and also used for post surgery healing.

Finding a therapist that you connect with is so important and personal; so much so that our relationship is the foundation for success in treatment. Helping people has always been my passion and I believe people have the internal tools necessary for positive change. I have worked with many different people throughout the years. These people have sought out therapy for many reasons. Life happens and challenges come up. Maybe it's older issues from childhood that have an impact now. Maybe it's brand new grieving the loss of a relationship. Maybe there is a feeling of being stuck.

Are you stuck in a vicious cycle of little to no motivation, low self-esteem, and unfulfilled goals? Has that cycle led to increased anxiety and depression? Whether you find yourself at this point due to traumatic childhood experiences or another reason, one thing’s very clear: pushing through doesn’t work anymore. You can’t control your emotions. The crying spells and angry outbursts are affecting your work and personal life. What do you do? You need to get to the cause of the pain and then work through it. There are many ways to overcome your challenges, but therapy is usually the quickest, most effective, and safest way to do it.

For the past 10 years, I have worked with children, adults, couples, and families in order to improve their pattern of interaction with others. Relationships are essential to our lives, but at times it can be difficult and painful in relationships. Whether I work with you individually or in a couples/family setting, the goal of therapy is to improve the joy you have in your relationships. Seeking help can be overwhelming, but it is most effective when you are ready and willing to work towards the future you want for yourself.

I have been researching, writing, teaching, and practicing in the counseling profession for over 15 years. I hold extensive expertise in helping those affected by compulsive sexual behavior, and I understand the steps necessary to experience long-term recovery. I am the Clinical Director of LifeSTAR of the Central Valley, an outpatient treatment program designed for individuals, and couples, affected by pornography and sexual addiction. Through LifeSTAR, I work with both those seeking treatment, and the partners of those who are in the program. I also lead the YouthSTAR program, a treatment program for sexually addicted teenagers.

The heart of my practice is to empower clients as they journey toward wholeness and health. I provide a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment for individuals to process and explore concerns that brought them to therapy. My approach to therapy includes exploration and awareness of how the past can influence current and future behaviors; helping clients discover and remove roadblocks to a life of purpose and meaning; challenging clients to believe in themselves once again.

My name is Christina Trindade and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Modesto, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with couples and individuals specializing in anxiety, stress, phase of life adjustments, and relational distress utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Strategic Therapy, and Gottman theories to help my clients make progress, heal relationships, and start feeling better.

My goal as a therapist is to assist my clients in achieving fulfillment and empowerment in their lives. I believe that your experience in therapy should be safe, supportive, and non-judgmental. I am committed to helping facilitate your healing with compassion and sensitivity. I encourage you to explore your concerns, struggles, and/or uncertainties in a collaborative and individualized process. I specialize in anxiety, depression, daily life stress, relationship counseling. I believe the key to a positive counseling experience is a healthy therapeutic relationship.

Sometimes life begins to feel heavy. Our past and present life experiences can bring pain, confusion, and other emotions and feelings that begin to feel too heavy to hold. I’m here to help you hold these experiences, as we work together on your healing journey. I’m a trauma focused therapist that also works from an attachment-based and family-systems approach. I have a heart for working with first responders and their families as they navigate their unique life experiences. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and families that are experiencing a wide range of challenges.

I am passionate about working with couples, children, teens, young adults, and adults, with a special interest in trauma, anxiety, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ mental health. As a therapist, I value being genuine and transparent with my clients. I believe in using a mixture of honesty, acceptance, humor, and compassion to meet my clients where they are. My approach is directive and supportive, especially when working with couples. In my work with couples, I enjoy helping couples learn to improve their communication with each other, resolve conflict, improve intimacy, and heal emotional wounds which can create distance in the relationship.

Welcome to a transformative journey where the focus is creating space for you. A space where you can develop and search your heart to live the life you want. Happiness is an evolving journey, beginning with a desire for change in order to create a different outcome. I will walk along side you through transitions, hurt, pain and the quest of the present moment. You will learn to find your best self even through tough circumstances. I specialize in relationship counseling. Clients describe me as easy to talk to and one who challenges them, while balancing listening and feedback.

Psychotherapist/University Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, California State University, Monterey Bay & Fresno. Teletherapy/In Office in Fresno, Monterey Peninsula, Central CA. Specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, personality disturbances, mood disorders, relational problems, attachment disorders, marital discord, stress, family conflict, and behavior problems. Fee for service $120.00 per therapy hour. Panel provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield/Cal Viva/United Healthcare.

Thank you for taking a moment to view my profile. I am currently accepting new clients and I will return all calls promptly. I offer a grounded and authentic approach to therapy. I'm a therapist that supports and engages you instead of sitting back analzying you. My specialities include over 25 years working with couples, child and adult survivors of sexual trauma, domestic violence, adolescents, young adults and parenting teens and all issues around adoption and foster care. I have experience working with individuals who have problems with pornography addiction, sexual addiction and Alpha Males. I work with PTSD and trauma from the military. .

Life can be challenging and even overwhelming, whether it is due to grief and loss, relationship problems, a challenging child, anxiety or depression. We all need a little help once in a while. Sometimes it is difficult to see your options, but there are always options that are yours for the taking. My clients say my down-to-earth style, life experience and calming personality helped them to feel safe and comfortable so they can express themselves freely. Some of my specialty areas are parenting, perinatal mood disorders, anxiety, bonding and attachment, and couples therapy.

How long has it been since you felt at peace in your life....in your family...in your relationships...in yourself? We chose an olive leaf as our logo because and olive leaf symbolizes peace, and we believe that peace comes by nurturing healthy relationship connections. Maybe you have a difficult child, teen, spouse or extended family member. You want peace in that relationship, and you wake up every morning hoping things will be better....but the same unhealthy patterns happen again and again. You are exhausted from searching for ways to stop the behavior, which only causes more tension in the relationship.

My vision is to provide culturally competent, and solution-focused services that promote individuals’ social-emotional health and wellbeing, help to prevent the development of mental health challenges through mindfulness, and address key issues leading to one’s own mental health balance.

Are you ready to begin therapy? There comes a pivotal point in our lives we begin to start questioning our decisions and thoughts, the interactions we have in our intimate/platonic relationships, and/or why we feel "stuck". It often leads us to have difficulty regulating our daily thoughts, feelings, and emotions. The experience of hardships and emotional pain follow us like our own shadow contributing to the way we think, feel, and behave. I firmly believe early childhood experiences, complex and secondary trauma, daily stressors/challenges, and life adjustments shape who we are as individuals and how we relate to others.

My unique approach is founded on trust, honesty, and fairness. I will challenge you to do the work that allows you to grow and take charge of your life in the way that is best suited for you. I will empower you to rediscover yourself by meeting you where you are in life and joining you on your journey to create the change you want. I believe that all people are different and experience life in a different way. For that reason, my approach is tailored to fit each individual to their specific needs based on their goals.