Photo of James L Carr, Marriage & Family Therapist in Visalia, CA
James L Carr
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93277
I have experience working with the LGTBQ community and am uniquely qualified to work with First Responders, Police, Fire and EMT/Paramedics, having worked as a Police Officer for 25 years. I am acutely aware of the traumas associated with those fields. I have been working with the LGBTQ community for the past 3 years, helping in dealing with gender identity issues as well as acceptance of who you are. I work with families, individuals and couples experiencing a variety of difficulties. I am experienced in Trauma Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behaviors Therapy as well as others. Let me help you with your issues.
I have experience working with the LGTBQ community and am uniquely qualified to work with First Responders, Police, Fire and EMT/Paramedics, having worked as a Police Officer for 25 years. I am acutely aware of the traumas associated with those fields. I have been working with the LGBTQ community for the past 3 years, helping in dealing with gender identity issues as well as acceptance of who you are. I work with families, individuals and couples experiencing a variety of difficulties. I am experienced in Trauma Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behaviors Therapy as well as others. Let me help you with your issues.
(559) 540-8621 View (559) 540-8621
Photo of Gerardo Castro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Visalia, CA
Gerardo Castro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93277
I have worked with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families.
I provide a safe and comfortable environment so you can start your healing and feel better. I have seen clients improve with the right guidance, motivation, and applying more effective coping strategies. If you struggle to manage your emotions, have difficulty trusting others, experience poor self-control, un-healthy relationships, un-healthy partners, get anxious, have poor communication skills, feel stressed out, low self-esteem, depressed, feel stuck/in a fog, and dwell on the past, give me call so we could talk. I am bilingual, English and Spanish speaking, and accept mostly PPO insurances. I offer free phone consultations.
I have worked with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families.
I provide a safe and comfortable environment so you can start your healing and feel better. I have seen clients improve with the right guidance, motivation, and applying more effective coping strategies. If you struggle to manage your emotions, have difficulty trusting others, experience poor self-control, un-healthy relationships, un-healthy partners, get anxious, have poor communication skills, feel stressed out, low self-esteem, depressed, feel stuck/in a fog, and dwell on the past, give me call so we could talk. I am bilingual, English and Spanish speaking, and accept mostly PPO insurances. I offer free phone consultations.
(559) 529-6877 View (559) 529-6877
Photo of Melinda G Siders, Marriage & Family Therapist in Visalia, CA
Melinda G Siders
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CFRC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93291
Waitlist for new clients
I am a bilingual English and Spanish Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist offering specialized psychotherapy services, including Brainspotting and EMDR, for individuals, couples and families.
Are you losing hope due to emotional stress, anxiety, past trauma and abuse, or as a result of difficult relationships? I believe hope is what drives emotions, relationships, job satisfaction, and life fulfillment. Therefore, my practice is based on hope. I always keep hope before me, and I will help you find your own hope as we work through your struggles and emotions, in person and through telehealth.
I am a bilingual English and Spanish Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist offering specialized psychotherapy services, including Brainspotting and EMDR, for individuals, couples and families.
Are you losing hope due to emotional stress, anxiety, past trauma and abuse, or as a result of difficult relationships? I believe hope is what drives emotions, relationships, job satisfaction, and life fulfillment. Therefore, my practice is based on hope. I always keep hope before me, and I will help you find your own hope as we work through your struggles and emotions, in person and through telehealth.
(559) 719-6633 View (559) 719-6633
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Frances S Morales
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93277
I offer telehealth options to respond to the COVID 19 virus, free consultations and accepting new clients. Please call my office. Life can be overwhelming, and a struggle to just keep your head above water. I am a licensed clinical social worker who has extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, children, couples and families. I have been in the helping field since 2006.
I offer telehealth options to respond to the COVID 19 virus, free consultations and accepting new clients. Please call my office. Life can be overwhelming, and a struggle to just keep your head above water. I am a licensed clinical social worker who has extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, children, couples and families. I have been in the helping field since 2006.
(559) 206-0790 View (559) 206-0790
Photo of Margo Molina Denison, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist in Visalia, CA
Margo Molina Denison, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93291
Couple's Institute trained, an integrated approach with couples issues.
I take an integrative approach which tailors’ psychotherapy with clients’ needs. I draw from my experience; take a client-centered approach; use evidence-based practices which is grounded in research to foster change; use a systemic approach which explores families and those who are engaged in the relationship to foster healing and personal goal setting. I also specialize in psychological evaluations for immigration cases. If you have a need for evaluations, I’d welcome hearing from you. With my approach I tailor the assessment to the particular needs of each case.
Couple's Institute trained, an integrated approach with couples issues.
I take an integrative approach which tailors’ psychotherapy with clients’ needs. I draw from my experience; take a client-centered approach; use evidence-based practices which is grounded in research to foster change; use a systemic approach which explores families and those who are engaged in the relationship to foster healing and personal goal setting. I also specialize in psychological evaluations for immigration cases. If you have a need for evaluations, I’d welcome hearing from you. With my approach I tailor the assessment to the particular needs of each case.
(559) 461-3218 View (559) 461-3218
Photo of Georgina Crisanto, Marriage & Family Therapist in Visalia, CA
Georgina Crisanto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93277
Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, overwhelm, life transitions, or low self-esteem, I am ready to join you in your journey to feeling well again.
Sometimes life throws us curveballs and yes they hurt. But having someone to listen to the pain, frustration, and every other emotion that you are going through can be a starting point to healing. There are even things that are “in” our control but maybe we make some poor choices or forget that we are capable of making better ones and that you have more power than you think. I can offer that sacred, safe space, without judgment or blame and help you find hope and clarity.
Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, overwhelm, life transitions, or low self-esteem, I am ready to join you in your journey to feeling well again.
Sometimes life throws us curveballs and yes they hurt. But having someone to listen to the pain, frustration, and every other emotion that you are going through can be a starting point to healing. There are even things that are “in” our control but maybe we make some poor choices or forget that we are capable of making better ones and that you have more power than you think. I can offer that sacred, safe space, without judgment or blame and help you find hope and clarity.
(559) 314-3875 View (559) 314-3875
Photo of Daniel G Garcia, Marriage & Family Therapist in Visalia, CA
Daniel G Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93277
I work with all ages, including couples and families.
Accepting cash clients. We have flexible hours for working professionals including late evenings and Saturdays. If not satisficed you will not pay.
I work with all ages, including couples and families.
Accepting cash clients. We have flexible hours for working professionals including late evenings and Saturdays. If not satisficed you will not pay.
(559) 314-3378 View (559) 314-3378
Photo of Sandra Marquez-Mesquite, Marriage & Family Therapist in Visalia, CA
Sandra Marquez-Mesquite
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93291
Individual Therapy, Couples therapy and Family therapy Call today •Servicios ofrecidos En Espanol.
Welcoming new Clients in Downtown Visalia. Let’s get you started on your counseling journey today so that you may reach your fullest potential! As a therapist with over 20 years of experience in the counseling field, I have experience in working with Individuals, Couples and families as they face difficult periods in their lives due to divorce, infidelities or life transitions. I also work with individuals to help you learn new skills to manage your trauma, depression or anxiety so that you can get back to enjoying your life.
Individual Therapy, Couples therapy and Family therapy Call today •Servicios ofrecidos En Espanol.
Welcoming new Clients in Downtown Visalia. Let’s get you started on your counseling journey today so that you may reach your fullest potential! As a therapist with over 20 years of experience in the counseling field, I have experience in working with Individuals, Couples and families as they face difficult periods in their lives due to divorce, infidelities or life transitions. I also work with individuals to help you learn new skills to manage your trauma, depression or anxiety so that you can get back to enjoying your life.
(559) 316-5587 View (559) 316-5587
Photo of Gladys Mendoza, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Visalia, CA
Gladys Mendoza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93291
Having a difficult time navigating through the stressors in life? Is past trauma holding you back? Afraid to share with others for fear of judgment or because you think they can't understand? Ready to share and move forward in life? I am here to listen. Let's talk and empower you for a mentally healthier future.
Having a difficult time navigating through the stressors in life? Is past trauma holding you back? Afraid to share with others for fear of judgment or because you think they can't understand? Ready to share and move forward in life? I am here to listen. Let's talk and empower you for a mentally healthier future.
(559) 315-1105 View (559) 315-1105
Photo of Kathy J. Chastain, Marriage & Family Therapist in Visalia, CA
Kathy J. Chastain
Marriage & Family Therapist, CDWF, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93277
At the root of all psychological and emotional distress, is the absence of/or lack of love, acceptance and belonging. When this need is not met, we consciously and subconsciously find other ways to fill the void, often through self-destructive behaviors and emotional self-loathing. The vast majority of people do not know how to love themselves or find value in who they are, especially when coming from backgrounds of abuse, addiction or abandonment. When a person understands their value, their self-worth, their reason for being, the psychological and emotional distress dissipates, and behaviors change.
At the root of all psychological and emotional distress, is the absence of/or lack of love, acceptance and belonging. When this need is not met, we consciously and subconsciously find other ways to fill the void, often through self-destructive behaviors and emotional self-loathing. The vast majority of people do not know how to love themselves or find value in who they are, especially when coming from backgrounds of abuse, addiction or abandonment. When a person understands their value, their self-worth, their reason for being, the psychological and emotional distress dissipates, and behaviors change.
(559) 483-9888 View (559) 483-9888
Photo of Eva M Prado, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Visalia, CA
Eva M Prado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93277  (Online Only)
I currently offer tele-health sessions.I provide therapy in both English and Spanish. Dealing with Anger? Anxiety? Depression? Grief/Loss? Trauma? Stress? Feeling overwhelmed? Unable to focus? Feeling helpless? Let me support you and help you re-gain control of your life. My goal as a clinician is to help clients alleviate symptoms, improve the quality of their functioning and strengthen their relationships with themselves and others.
I currently offer tele-health sessions.I provide therapy in both English and Spanish. Dealing with Anger? Anxiety? Depression? Grief/Loss? Trauma? Stress? Feeling overwhelmed? Unable to focus? Feeling helpless? Let me support you and help you re-gain control of your life. My goal as a clinician is to help clients alleviate symptoms, improve the quality of their functioning and strengthen their relationships with themselves and others.
(559) 744-4485 View (559) 744-4485

Online Therapists

Photo of Janice Nichols, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Visalia, CA
Janice Nichols
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93309  (Online Only)
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
(661) 218-1547 View (661) 218-1547
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Debra L Winegarden, PhD-Achievements Unlimited
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Clovis, CA 93612
Balance in body, mind, and spirit are central to wellness and happiness. In addition I believe that humor and compassion can help you reach your full potential and specialized goals. I can help you with enhancing performance at work/sports/school, feelings of depression such as lack of energy and worrying, especially at night. I can help with motivation and time management, relationships, sexuality and couples issues. Fresno and Clovis first and only AASECT Certified Sex Therapist.
Balance in body, mind, and spirit are central to wellness and happiness. In addition I believe that humor and compassion can help you reach your full potential and specialized goals. I can help you with enhancing performance at work/sports/school, feelings of depression such as lack of energy and worrying, especially at night. I can help with motivation and time management, relationships, sexuality and couples issues. Fresno and Clovis first and only AASECT Certified Sex Therapist.
(559) 529-6886 View (559) 529-6886
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Theodore Richard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bakersfield, CA 93301
I have been practicing therapy for 14 years, working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Let the healing begin. Are you plagued with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, martial/relationship problems? Does it seem like your problems are never ending? If your answer is "yes" to any of the questions that were posed, the first step is calling me and together we can develop a plan to address your concerns.
I have been practicing therapy for 14 years, working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Let the healing begin. Are you plagued with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, martial/relationship problems? Does it seem like your problems are never ending? If your answer is "yes" to any of the questions that were posed, the first step is calling me and together we can develop a plan to address your concerns.
(661) 426-8677 View (661) 426-8677
Photo of Andrea Stocker, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Visalia, CA
Andrea Stocker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tehachapi, CA 93561
The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance -Alan Watts I am here to help you, this is your time. Whether you need someone to vent to, someone to help you set goals, or coping skills, I am here to help you. I have a very easy going approach that makes me easy to talk to and open up to. I also have a variety of lived experience that helps me connect with you. I want you to be comfortable and I cater my sessions to you.
The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance -Alan Watts I am here to help you, this is your time. Whether you need someone to vent to, someone to help you set goals, or coping skills, I am here to help you. I have a very easy going approach that makes me easy to talk to and open up to. I also have a variety of lived experience that helps me connect with you. I want you to be comfortable and I cater my sessions to you.
(760) 350-1647 View (760) 350-1647
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Judith M. Casas
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fresno, CA 93703
Therapy is a very personal process, which can be conducted in many different ways. Therapy is a learned process in which you come to better understand yourself and your relationships so that you may learn to handle situations more successfully. As a therapist, I believe my role is to help you develop the ability to skillfully address life issues rather than simply give you advice or tell you what to do, but to assist you in clarifying thoughts, feelings, goals and ideas. I believe our work will help you develop skills you can continue to use in the future.
Therapy is a very personal process, which can be conducted in many different ways. Therapy is a learned process in which you come to better understand yourself and your relationships so that you may learn to handle situations more successfully. As a therapist, I believe my role is to help you develop the ability to skillfully address life issues rather than simply give you advice or tell you what to do, but to assist you in clarifying thoughts, feelings, goals and ideas. I believe our work will help you develop skills you can continue to use in the future.
(559) 892-0049 View (559) 892-0049
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Serenity Psychotherapy LLC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PsyD
Verified Verified
Tehachapi, CA 93561
:Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of my approach. I have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more My approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals.
:Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of my approach. I have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more My approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals.
(661) 384-6955 View (661) 384-6955
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Dennis Pottenger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Fresno, CA 93710
Therapy is a protected space where you can be yourself without fear of judgment or rejection. My role is to help you find your way through inner conflicts and emotional difficulties. In therapy we work together to bring meaning and healing to your experience. Through the therapy process you may experience increased self-esteem and increased clarity about who you are and what's important to you. If you've experienced abuse or trauma, I'll work to help you regain a sense of physical and emotional safety, and help you create a healthy connection to yourself and others.
Therapy is a protected space where you can be yourself without fear of judgment or rejection. My role is to help you find your way through inner conflicts and emotional difficulties. In therapy we work together to bring meaning and healing to your experience. Through the therapy process you may experience increased self-esteem and increased clarity about who you are and what's important to you. If you've experienced abuse or trauma, I'll work to help you regain a sense of physical and emotional safety, and help you create a healthy connection to yourself and others.
(559) 821-0074 View (559) 821-0074
Couples Counseling Therapists

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.