Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Aromas, CA

Everyone deserves a safe space to process their trauma and mental health struggles. In my practice, I provide individuals, couples, children, adolescents and parents with a judgment free environment to be able to talk about/ express their emotions around difficult topics. I have experience in working with individuals who are struggling with Complex PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from childhood sexual abuse and other traumatic experiences as well as Depression, Anxiety . I am also trained to work with those who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental disabilities, and their families to improve mental health.

My Goal is to provide a space that feels warm, non-judgmental and more importantly helpful. I work with adults, teens, and children who are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief. I believe that navigating these experiences feels better when we get to work through them with someone else. I offer Talk Therapy, Play Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, Art Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to help resolve conflict, improve communication, and work to resolve trauma with a focus on early attachment and developmental needs. I also offer parent coaching to help with challenging behaviors at school or in the home.

Persephone Gonzalez, LMFT, has worked extensively with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, providing intensive, long and short-term psychotherapy in both English and Spanish. Her specialties include complex trauma, major depression, anxiety, substance abuse and dependence, issues of gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, sexuality and intimacy. Her practice has focused on adolescents and young adults, in addition to adults and families including non-monogamy, polyamory, open relationships, and other relationships styles.

I am an experiential therapist and enjoy helping those who wish to be free of painful, unhappy, or otherwise bad feelings from past experiences, change the nature of their current and future relationships, and live up to their full potential. I believe that therapy is not only a science but an art form that can only succeed by being authentic and sincere. I also have experience using CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based stress reduction, a humanistic, attachment-based, narrative, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.

Since 1992, I have counseled families, adults and children. I am an EMDR Institute consultant and facilitator, and use EMDR therapy's adaptive information processing to help clients master the challenges encountered in their lives. I received my PhD in international psychology with trauma focus. My specialties include Trauma, Acculturation and Attachment Disorders in clients of all ages. My immigration experience from Germany has prompted the exploration of the crucial part played by our cultural roots in our decision making process and in our lifestyle choices. I speak English, Spanish and German.

Hello and bienvenidos. I have over 11 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My approach to practice is tailored to the individual needs and style of each client. I enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds. My style is authentic, attentive, warm, yet playful and humorous. I strive to provide a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere where you can feel heard and understood. I enjoy working from an integrated approach that is person-centered, mindfulness-based, and rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

I like to take a comprehensive, collaborative approach to treatment and focus on building a professional and positive relationship versus treating a diagnosis. To me, it is important to build a genuine relationship based on trust, openness and honesty, that emphasizes meeting the client where they’re at. I believe the client is an expert in their own lives and my role is to help them become a healthier, happier version of themselves.

Hello, my name is James and thank you for taking the time to learn about me. I’m a California-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of experience providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents, young adults, and families, to help them feel empowered, engaged, and most of all, accepted in this world. I am a neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed therapist with an extensive clinical background in treating trauma with a strong emphasis on the connection between one’s environment, brain, and nervous system. I gravitate towards an eclectic therapeutic approach and tailor my sessions to each individual’s need.

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. During a lifetime, each of us will experience challenges, loss or difficulties and stress in our relationships. Stress has a way of affecting our bodies/lives, which may range from pain, anxiety or depression. It's during these times of stress that you may want help in seeking change in your life by empowering yourself to be on a positive path/growth and personal balance. Therapy is a partnership/journey between the therapist and the client.

I appreciate you taking the time to see how I can assist with your journey. As a sex therapist, I help clients to understand themselves, their relationship(s), and the world around them. My clients are adults, individuals, and relationships seeking support. Focus areas are desire and arousal, gender identity, exploration, acceptance, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma recovery. Many clients are living and learning in kink, ethical non-monogamy, and poly lifestyles. I provide care to clients who are cis-gender, transgender, queer, BIPOC, non-binary, and non-conformists, and a Sex Worker - Affirmative Therapist.

Psychotherapist/University Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, California State University, Monterey Bay. Serving Monterey & Santa Cruz County. In office and Teletherapy appointments. Specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, personality disturbances, mood disorders, relational problems, attachment disorders, marital discord, stress, family conflict, personality disturbances, and behavior problems. Treating adults, couples, families, adolescents, and LGBTQ. Fee for service $120.00 per therapy hour. Panel provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield/Cal Viva/United Healthcare

The majority of my work as a psychologist has been with children, teens, and young adults. I enjoy collaborating with youth on taking control of their mental health and becoming their ideal self by embracing their strengths and learning new skills. Whether it’s addressing mood issues, trauma, or assessing ADHD and/or ASD-related challenges, I offer a safe space that is conducive to transformation and a deeper understanding of the self.

Pandemic. War. Existential shock; we can feel lack in our joy and our vitality; we feel overwhelm in body, mind and spirit. We can’t sleep, our relationships don’t feel right and we feel lost in the huge and scary waves of fear and worry about the past, the future and our survival...there is hope! we partner in practices to find compassion and radical acceptance; we dedicate space to cultivate and nourish the growth mindset and ourselves deeply— I hold sacred and safe spaces for womxn who feel stuck in fear and overwhelm so they can reboot and reconnect with their body wisdom and become the best version of themselves. regardless.

Hello All! My name is Daniel Fisher, and I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist. I have been licensed since 2018, and have professional experience with dual diagnosis adults, substance use, children with autism, school-based counseling, and transitional living for adolescents. Being a marriage and family therapist has given me the opportunity to work with and truly appreciate a variety of different people from all parts of California, & the rest of the United States.

Hello, thank you for your time. I have always been curious about what motivates a person. I have had my license for over 30 years and have worked in psychology, education, and business. I am a widow with two teenagers and love working on puzzles and being around animals. Feel free to contact me or leave me a message. I look forward to working with you soon!

My name is Alysia Wong and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I primarily work with adults who need support with mood disorders, trauma, domestic violence, life transitions, or anxiety. I approach treatment with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and I may incorporate Person-Centered, Strength-Based, Trauma Informed, and Applied Behavioral Analysis modalities as well. I have been working in the mental health system of care since 2013 in various settings (inpatient, outpatient, private practice, court-mandated).

My name is Elizabeth Cowell. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I utilized CBT and EMDR mainly to work with trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief. I also use Gottman and EFT to work with couples. My approach to therapy is influenced by Aaron Beck who founded Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Many people struggle with misconceptions about themselves. These misconceptions are created by the environment. I use CBT to help people change those misconceptions so that they can feel better about themselves and have a more positive outlook on life.

My name is Yvette Angelina Arroyo and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Los Angeles, California and working with client's statewide via telehealth. I work with young adults and adults, and specialize in Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Grief and Loss, Low Self-Esteem, and with Addictions. I use a variety of therapeutic methods including but not limited to: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Humanistic Therapy, with a focus to provide my client's an individualized treatment based on their specific needs.

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.