Therapists in Visalia, CA
Rebecca M Nace
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93291 (Online Only)
Whether you are facing difficulties in managing stress, anxiety, depression or you wish to overcome trauma, seeking therapeutic assistance is a healthy step toward evolving into a better version of yourself.
My name is Rebecca Nace; I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I knows life comes with challenges and we are not given handbooks to deal with those challenges. As a therapist, I offer a safe place for you to identify and address your problems as you process through your own story to create better ending.
Whether you are facing difficulties in managing stress, anxiety, depression or you wish to overcome trauma, seeking therapeutic assistance is a healthy step toward evolving into a better version of yourself.
My name is Rebecca Nace; I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I knows life comes with challenges and we are not given handbooks to deal with those challenges. As a therapist, I offer a safe place for you to identify and address your problems as you process through your own story to create better ending.
Pedro Alonzo MS, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSLMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93277
I've had experience working with adults, couples, families, and adolescents with an array of symptoms such as depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, and trauma to name a few.
Therapy is the first step in your journey of self exploration and change. Life presents obstacles and challenges that mold us into who we are and there are times when we all need some help in managing those stressors. The therapeutic process may assist in gaining a new perspective on how to manage those daunting obstacles you face day to day.
I've had experience working with adults, couples, families, and adolescents with an array of symptoms such as depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, and trauma to name a few.
Therapy is the first step in your journey of self exploration and change. Life presents obstacles and challenges that mold us into who we are and there are times when we all need some help in managing those stressors. The therapeutic process may assist in gaining a new perspective on how to manage those daunting obstacles you face day to day.
Gerardo Castro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93277
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 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.
Sandra Marquez-Mesquite
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93291
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.
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.
Jeffrey Langer
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93291
When you're challenged, depressed, anxious or struggling in life, or relationship it can seem difficult to navigate the world in a meaningful, authentic way to where it feels almost impossible. I offer a safe environment to allow you to express yourself without judgment. I will help you with the emotional imbalance that many family members and friends are unable to do. Through empathy, unconditional positive regard, understanding and genuine compassion for your concerns, I will work with you as you fulfill that need for a better, happier, more meaningful life.
When you're challenged, depressed, anxious or struggling in life, or relationship it can seem difficult to navigate the world in a meaningful, authentic way to where it feels almost impossible. I offer a safe environment to allow you to express yourself without judgment. I will help you with the emotional imbalance that many family members and friends are unable to do. Through empathy, unconditional positive regard, understanding and genuine compassion for your concerns, I will work with you as you fulfill that need for a better, happier, more meaningful life.
Elvira Martin del Campo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93277
Hi, my name is Elvira Martin del Campo, I'm a licensed MFT. I'm Bilingual and Bicultural in English and Spanish. I've been a therapist for 32 years working with diverse clients who had substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, grief, Trauma/PTSD. I have extensive experience working with individuals and families with issues including substance abuse, loss, grief, trauma, LGBTQ+, HIV/AIDS, and other challenging life events. I like to work with my clients to build their strengths while recognizing the impact that trauma, history of abuse, attachment wounds, sadness, anxiety, grief, and addiction have had on them.
Hi, my name is Elvira Martin del Campo, I'm a licensed MFT. I'm Bilingual and Bicultural in English and Spanish. I've been a therapist for 32 years working with diverse clients who had substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, grief, Trauma/PTSD. I have extensive experience working with individuals and families with issues including substance abuse, loss, grief, trauma, LGBTQ+, HIV/AIDS, and other challenging life events. I like to work with my clients to build their strengths while recognizing the impact that trauma, history of abuse, attachment wounds, sadness, anxiety, grief, and addiction have had on them.
Anita Perez, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93277
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have worked in a wide range of mental health and psychotherapy settings. As a therapist and as a person I know that no one is immune from experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief & loss, and trauma. It can be difficult to reach out and perhaps even admit there is a problem. It takes courage to seek therapy and face your feelings. Therapy can be the beginning of a new journey to self-care.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have worked in a wide range of mental health and psychotherapy settings. As a therapist and as a person I know that no one is immune from experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief & loss, and trauma. It can be difficult to reach out and perhaps even admit there is a problem. It takes courage to seek therapy and face your feelings. Therapy can be the beginning of a new journey to self-care.
McDermott Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93291
McDermott Counseling offers a modern, collaborative approach to therapy. Voted best Psychotherapy practice in Visalia 4 years in a row, we work with clients suffering from relationship concerns, family issues, trauma, conflict, depression, anxiety, sexuality, gender, blended families, anger management, and much more. We specialize in individual, couples, and family therapy as well as child and adolescent therapy. We work to provide you excellent service, a welcoming environment and solutions to your unique situation. We offer evening and weekend appointments and can often get you an appointment within the week.
McDermott Counseling offers a modern, collaborative approach to therapy. Voted best Psychotherapy practice in Visalia 4 years in a row, we work with clients suffering from relationship concerns, family issues, trauma, conflict, depression, anxiety, sexuality, gender, blended families, anger management, and much more. We specialize in individual, couples, and family therapy as well as child and adolescent therapy. We work to provide you excellent service, a welcoming environment and solutions to your unique situation. We offer evening and weekend appointments and can often get you an appointment within the week.
Eric Douglass
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93277
Research has demonstrated that DBT is effective in treating a wide range of other disorders including depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, eating disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Life is full of many challenges and if you don’t have the skills to effectively navigate them, life can be very painful. I am a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician with 28 years of experience in the mental health field. I work from a collaborative framework in working with you to build the skills found in DBT which include Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance and Interpersonal Effectiveness. I have received years of training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and also completed Advance Training in the DBT Prolong Exposure Protocol for PTSD. I have provided over 16 years of clinical supervision.
Research has demonstrated that DBT is effective in treating a wide range of other disorders including depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, eating disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Life is full of many challenges and if you don’t have the skills to effectively navigate them, life can be very painful. I am a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician with 28 years of experience in the mental health field. I work from a collaborative framework in working with you to build the skills found in DBT which include Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance and Interpersonal Effectiveness. I have received years of training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and also completed Advance Training in the DBT Prolong Exposure Protocol for PTSD. I have provided over 16 years of clinical supervision.
Cynthia Hernandez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93291
Life can be messy. Things don't always go the way we plan. When that happens, we can feel stuck. Stuck in anger, sadness, and frustration which can lead to symptoms of anxiety, depression and feelings of helplessness It is my belief that people have the ability and strength to cope with life's unexpected turns and disappointments. Sometimes, we just need some extra support and encouragement to understand and process our complex feelings and realize the potential and resiliency that lies within.
Life can be messy. Things don't always go the way we plan. When that happens, we can feel stuck. Stuck in anger, sadness, and frustration which can lead to symptoms of anxiety, depression and feelings of helplessness It is my belief that people have the ability and strength to cope with life's unexpected turns and disappointments. Sometimes, we just need some extra support and encouragement to understand and process our complex feelings and realize the potential and resiliency that lies within.
Deanna Cope
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93277
Sometimes the most loving thing you can do is put yourself first. You can expect care, compassion and a soft place to land when you need to feel heard and understood. My work has been primarily with children and adolescents, as well as adult individuals and families who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, suicidal ideation and behavioral issues, among other life challenges. I am here to help guide you towards your greatest source of wisdom…yourself.
Sometimes the most loving thing you can do is put yourself first. You can expect care, compassion and a soft place to land when you need to feel heard and understood. My work has been primarily with children and adolescents, as well as adult individuals and families who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, suicidal ideation and behavioral issues, among other life challenges. I am here to help guide you towards your greatest source of wisdom…yourself.
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Darla Griffith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93292
Hi there, I'm Darla Griffith and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years experience working in the areas of anger management, emotional disturbance, stress (including job stress), coping skills, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and self esteem. I provide services in person but also via telehealth which allows for services anywhere in the state of California.
Hi there, I'm Darla Griffith and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years experience working in the areas of anger management, emotional disturbance, stress (including job stress), coping skills, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and self esteem. I provide services in person but also via telehealth which allows for services anywhere in the state of California.
Darlene Obregon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93291
Hi. My name is Darlene Obregon, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I like to work with clients on uncovering roots to their presenting problem and help my clients find new ways of healing, so that they can live a more fulfilling life. I have worked with children, adolescents, young adults and families. I have experience working with several mental health disorders including but not limited to; depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment disorders, bipolar and ADHD. I have worked with clients on childhood traumas, sexual abuse, school issues, family issues, divorce, custody issues, work stress and life stage stressors.
Hi. My name is Darlene Obregon, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I like to work with clients on uncovering roots to their presenting problem and help my clients find new ways of healing, so that they can live a more fulfilling life. I have worked with children, adolescents, young adults and families. I have experience working with several mental health disorders including but not limited to; depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment disorders, bipolar and ADHD. I have worked with clients on childhood traumas, sexual abuse, school issues, family issues, divorce, custody issues, work stress and life stage stressors.
Amber Massie
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93292
I have over 8 years of experience providing mental health support to teens and young adults, specializing in supporting symptoms of trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disturbances, interpersonal challenges, and family dynamic stressors.
Hi, my name is Amber Massie (she/her/hers), I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I look forward to supporting your journey to healing, self-discovery, and improving your outlook on yourself and your life. Change in therapy happens through a process of increased self-understanding, practicing new ways of engaging (with yourself, with others, with a particular problem or set of issues), and development and practice of coping strategies.
I have over 8 years of experience providing mental health support to teens and young adults, specializing in supporting symptoms of trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disturbances, interpersonal challenges, and family dynamic stressors.
Hi, my name is Amber Massie (she/her/hers), I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I look forward to supporting your journey to healing, self-discovery, and improving your outlook on yourself and your life. Change in therapy happens through a process of increased self-understanding, practicing new ways of engaging (with yourself, with others, with a particular problem or set of issues), and development and practice of coping strategies.
Trinity Flores
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93291
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, and ODD.
Hi, my name is Trinity Flores, LCSW, and I have a holistic approach with a goal to provide helpful tools and skill-building that can be used beyond the completion of therapy. I aim to provide a safe space for clients to utilize tools to improve the quality of their lives and relationships to reach their fullest potential. I take a client-centered approach to therapy and see therapy as collaborative. The most common theoretical approaches I use are solution-focused, trauma narrative, cognitive behavioral therapy, and managing and adapting practices.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, and ODD.
Hi, my name is Trinity Flores, LCSW, and I have a holistic approach with a goal to provide helpful tools and skill-building that can be used beyond the completion of therapy. I aim to provide a safe space for clients to utilize tools to improve the quality of their lives and relationships to reach their fullest potential. I take a client-centered approach to therapy and see therapy as collaborative. The most common theoretical approaches I use are solution-focused, trauma narrative, cognitive behavioral therapy, and managing and adapting practices.
Paul Hyppolite
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93292
Paul is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works from a strengths-based, client-centered, humanistic approach, focusing on aspects of mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I carefully consider client's cultural upbringing/religious background when addressing conditions such as anxiety, depression, and other life experiences. I work with an array of clients, from different, social and economic background and have worked with conditions such as depression, anxiety, stress, divorce, and family conflicts.
Paul is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works from a strengths-based, client-centered, humanistic approach, focusing on aspects of mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I carefully consider client's cultural upbringing/religious background when addressing conditions such as anxiety, depression, and other life experiences. I work with an array of clients, from different, social and economic background and have worked with conditions such as depression, anxiety, stress, divorce, and family conflicts.
Michelle L. Forsyth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93277
Life presents us all with situations that we may not have expected to find ourselves in. Having someone walk with us on our journey and bear witness to our experience is often helpful. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, behavior/mood changes or family/relationship stressors, you may benefit from therapy. I look forward to working with you as you work on the things that are most important to you.
Life presents us all with situations that we may not have expected to find ourselves in. Having someone walk with us on our journey and bear witness to our experience is often helpful. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, behavior/mood changes or family/relationship stressors, you may benefit from therapy. I look forward to working with you as you work on the things that are most important to you.
Marian Marioni
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93277
Often, these are areas such as stress responses, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related experiences.
I am Marian Marioni, a Licensed Psychologist, who is passionate about getting to know each client, understanding their unique strengths and resources, and helping them navigate through current challenges to achieve the desired change, healing, and growth. My approach is client-centered and strength-based. I will meet you with curiosity, compassion, and open-mindedness. I believe in a collaborative approach focused on identifying priorities for desired change and areas for growth and healing.
Often, these are areas such as stress responses, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related experiences.
I am Marian Marioni, a Licensed Psychologist, who is passionate about getting to know each client, understanding their unique strengths and resources, and helping them navigate through current challenges to achieve the desired change, healing, and growth. My approach is client-centered and strength-based. I will meet you with curiosity, compassion, and open-mindedness. I believe in a collaborative approach focused on identifying priorities for desired change and areas for growth and healing.
Eduardo Davalos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93277
I am here to help with anxiety and depression.
Counseling can be overwhelming and a lot of emotional work. However, if your are open, ready and dedicated to make a change in your life or with your current situation counseling can help you. Counseling can help you gain insight, clarity, untangle thoughts, feelings and emotions.
I am here to help with anxiety and depression.
Counseling can be overwhelming and a lot of emotional work. However, if your are open, ready and dedicated to make a change in your life or with your current situation counseling can help you. Counseling can help you gain insight, clarity, untangle thoughts, feelings and emotions.
James L Carr
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93277
I am experienced in Trauma Focused Therapy, for PTSD, marriage therapy, individuals suffering with Depression/Anxiety/ADHD, having specialized in Children's Mental Health for the past three years.
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 am experienced in Trauma Focused Therapy, for PTSD, marriage therapy, individuals suffering with Depression/Anxiety/ADHD, having specialized in Children's Mental Health for the past three years.
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.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.