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Allyssa VanHooser
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93312
Hi there, I’m Allyssa VanHooser! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about assisting my clients as they transition through life’s challenges. Life can get difficult at times, and I am happy to walk alongside my clients as they heal. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for adult women and men, including older teen girls and young women. I find that most of my clients present with anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, and most recently I received training in working with cancer patients and their families.
Hi there, I’m Allyssa VanHooser! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about assisting my clients as they transition through life’s challenges. Life can get difficult at times, and I am happy to walk alongside my clients as they heal. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for adult women and men, including older teen girls and young women. I find that most of my clients present with anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, and most recently I received training in working with cancer patients and their families.
(661) 669-7129 View (661) 669-7129
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Alisa Flakes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93305
Hello, my name is Alisa Flakes and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I work with individuals ages 13+, couples, and families in a variety of areas including addiction, anger management, anxiety, behavioral issues, coping skills, cultural stress, depression, relationship issues, family conflict, grief, and trauma & PTSD, amongst others. My approach is strength-based, solution focused and utilizes several modalities such as ACT, CBT, DBT, Family Systems, Gottman Method, Gestalt, and more.
Hello, my name is Alisa Flakes and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I work with individuals ages 13+, couples, and families in a variety of areas including addiction, anger management, anxiety, behavioral issues, coping skills, cultural stress, depression, relationship issues, family conflict, grief, and trauma & PTSD, amongst others. My approach is strength-based, solution focused and utilizes several modalities such as ACT, CBT, DBT, Family Systems, Gottman Method, Gestalt, and more.
(408) 539-8691 View (408) 539-8691
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Margaret Hunter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Art Therapist and Certified Eating Disorder Creative Arts Therapist. I provide services to individuals, couples, families and groups in the Central Valley. As a LMFT I have worked with: at risk youth and their families, teens and families facing challenges associated with eating disorders, men and women exploring body image concerns, college students (at all ages and stages of life), couples, people of all ages dealing with anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Art Therapist and Certified Eating Disorder Creative Arts Therapist. I provide services to individuals, couples, families and groups in the Central Valley. As a LMFT I have worked with: at risk youth and their families, teens and families facing challenges associated with eating disorders, men and women exploring body image concerns, college students (at all ages and stages of life), couples, people of all ages dealing with anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns.
(323) 205-7088 View (323) 205-7088
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Bonnie Monfils
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Do you find yourself stuck in a rut or in a behavior pattern that no longer serves you? Are you having difficulty navigating complex emotions or processing a challenging experience? I am here to help you make sense of all of life’s challenging aspects. If you have been considering seeking therapy for a while but have been anxious about the process, I welcome you. This step you have taken requires courage and self-reflection. It is not a step that many take.
Do you find yourself stuck in a rut or in a behavior pattern that no longer serves you? Are you having difficulty navigating complex emotions or processing a challenging experience? I am here to help you make sense of all of life’s challenging aspects. If you have been considering seeking therapy for a while but have been anxious about the process, I welcome you. This step you have taken requires courage and self-reflection. It is not a step that many take.
(925) 248-4019 View (925) 248-4019
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Laurie Lynn Koenig, Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Accepting new clients.
Accepting new clients.
(850) 918-8492 View (850) 918-8492
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Teri-Lee Hedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tehachapi, CA 93561
Hello, my name is Teri Hedman and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I take a holistic approach to healing and I would love to partner with you on your journey. I have a strong background in supporting folks navigating trauma and addiction. I believe whether or not we have a substance addiction, we all have something to “recover” from in the epic journey that is our life. I have found that in this process, we also can discover and reclaim our true selves and reorient to living a thriving life. I also have specialized training focused on supporting women, especially in the postpartum period and other transitions.
Hello, my name is Teri Hedman and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I take a holistic approach to healing and I would love to partner with you on your journey. I have a strong background in supporting folks navigating trauma and addiction. I believe whether or not we have a substance addiction, we all have something to “recover” from in the epic journey that is our life. I have found that in this process, we also can discover and reclaim our true selves and reorient to living a thriving life. I also have specialized training focused on supporting women, especially in the postpartum period and other transitions.
(510) 939-9150 View (510) 939-9150
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Nasrin Farr
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Hello, my name is Nasrin. For over a decade, I have had the privilege of working with adults, children/ adolescents, families, couples, LGBTQ, and Military/Veterans from a diverse population. What contributes to my work is the skill to utilize evidence-based therapies with the compassion and empathy needed to provide a therapeutic alliance.
Hello, my name is Nasrin. For over a decade, I have had the privilege of working with adults, children/ adolescents, families, couples, LGBTQ, and Military/Veterans from a diverse population. What contributes to my work is the skill to utilize evidence-based therapies with the compassion and empathy needed to provide a therapeutic alliance.
(323) 443-7274 View (323) 443-7274
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Jennifer Cawelti
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93314
My name is Jennifer Cawelti, a am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I look forward to hearing from you. Is there chaos in your life right now? Feeling alone, uncertain, or despairing. The good news is that you are ready for change, and I am here to work with you to create a better life for yourself. I like a challenge and look forward to working with a meeting a myriad of people. I am here to help you. “All great changes are preceded by chaos.” Deepak Chopra. I work with each of my clients individually, getting to know each person and catering my practice to work with you specifically.
My name is Jennifer Cawelti, a am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I look forward to hearing from you. Is there chaos in your life right now? Feeling alone, uncertain, or despairing. The good news is that you are ready for change, and I am here to work with you to create a better life for yourself. I like a challenge and look forward to working with a meeting a myriad of people. I am here to help you. “All great changes are preceded by chaos.” Deepak Chopra. I work with each of my clients individually, getting to know each person and catering my practice to work with you specifically.
(559) 245-5535 View (559) 245-5535
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Aliyah Payne
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93305
Hello. My name is Aliyah, and I am looking to work with clients who would like to empower themselves through honoring their culture, gender expression, and neurodiversity. As a person of color with a beautifully diverse brain, I understand the difficulties that many humans face in accepting the reality around them and finding their place. I would love to walk that journey alongside you until you feel ready to do it on your own again. Thank you for reading, and I look forward to connecting with you.
Hello. My name is Aliyah, and I am looking to work with clients who would like to empower themselves through honoring their culture, gender expression, and neurodiversity. As a person of color with a beautifully diverse brain, I understand the difficulties that many humans face in accepting the reality around them and finding their place. I would love to walk that journey alongside you until you feel ready to do it on your own again. Thank you for reading, and I look forward to connecting with you.
(949) 403-6123 View (949) 403-6123
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Alison Ross
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93313
Hello there! I'm a licensed psychotherapist and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), as well as the proud founder of NDH Therapy located in Agoura Hills. My team and I specialize in treating a range of conditions including disordered eating, mood disorders, and trauma-related disorders, along with ADD and ADHD. We're also passionate about helping individuals enhance their relationships, careers, health, and overall life satisfaction. My therapeutic approach is a compassionate fusion of quick-shift psychotherapy and trauma-informed care.
Hello there! I'm a licensed psychotherapist and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), as well as the proud founder of NDH Therapy located in Agoura Hills. My team and I specialize in treating a range of conditions including disordered eating, mood disorders, and trauma-related disorders, along with ADD and ADHD. We're also passionate about helping individuals enhance their relationships, careers, health, and overall life satisfaction. My therapeutic approach is a compassionate fusion of quick-shift psychotherapy and trauma-informed care.
(323) 817-0539 View (323) 817-0539

Online Therapists

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Mindfulpath Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Calabasas, CA 91302
We provide individual, couple, family, and group therapy, nutritional services, experiential therapy, case management, yoga, massage, Reiki, and music therapy.
Mindfulpath Inc is a healing space encompassed by a variety of treatment professionals, providing a wide array of services, and working as one connected team to provide quality mental health care. Our community of practitioners make available a wide array of services from individual and group therapy to nutrition and yoga all in one location.  Mindfulpath understands there is no one healing modality that works for all. We take the time to get to know YOU based on YOUR uniqueness and together we create a customized plan to best suit your needs as you walk on YOUR mindfulpath. 
We provide individual, couple, family, and group therapy, nutritional services, experiential therapy, case management, yoga, massage, Reiki, and music therapy.
Mindfulpath Inc is a healing space encompassed by a variety of treatment professionals, providing a wide array of services, and working as one connected team to provide quality mental health care. Our community of practitioners make available a wide array of services from individual and group therapy to nutrition and yoga all in one location.  Mindfulpath understands there is no one healing modality that works for all. We take the time to get to know YOU based on YOUR uniqueness and together we create a customized plan to best suit your needs as you walk on YOUR mindfulpath. 
(310) 909-8164 View (310) 909-8164
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Gina Porter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90027  (Online Only)
I believe therapy should be a place to process your experiences, as well as receive helpful feedback and tangible ways to help make changes in your life. My role is to be active and involved, while supporting you to figure out the personal and structural changes you can make to live the life you want. My style is empathetic, non-judgmental, creative, and direct. My intention is for my clients to not only feel heard, but understood. I will collaborate with you to support you in developing personalized goals, while also challenging you to find and utilize your strengths to heal and grow.
I believe therapy should be a place to process your experiences, as well as receive helpful feedback and tangible ways to help make changes in your life. My role is to be active and involved, while supporting you to figure out the personal and structural changes you can make to live the life you want. My style is empathetic, non-judgmental, creative, and direct. My intention is for my clients to not only feel heard, but understood. I will collaborate with you to support you in developing personalized goals, while also challenging you to find and utilize your strengths to heal and grow.
(323) 313-0156 View (323) 313-0156
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Sarah Schupack
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Studio City, CA 91604
Are you stuck or blocked with moving towards the relationship, job, or inner calm you desire? Often at the core of feeling stuck or blocked is unprocessed trauma. While traumatic events happened in the past your mind may still be on high alert as if the event is happening right now. Trauma disconnects us from our self, our bodies and from others. It can interfere with our sleep, mood, thinking, and relationships along with our overall health and wellness. The good news is that our bodies are able to recover from such events and we can move out of the stuck places and recover our resiliency and courage.
Are you stuck or blocked with moving towards the relationship, job, or inner calm you desire? Often at the core of feeling stuck or blocked is unprocessed trauma. While traumatic events happened in the past your mind may still be on high alert as if the event is happening right now. Trauma disconnects us from our self, our bodies and from others. It can interfere with our sleep, mood, thinking, and relationships along with our overall health and wellness. The good news is that our bodies are able to recover from such events and we can move out of the stuck places and recover our resiliency and courage.
(424) 352-8231 View (424) 352-8231
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Raquel Ross
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
I am not a typical therapist. I see myself as a co-author, witness, helpful ally, teammate, collaborator and useful resource. Rather than taking a role as an “expert” by making assumptions or interpretations about your life, I love to use skillful conversation and artful question-asking to help you get past obstacles and problems. You are here on this page because you have strength in you, you have desire in you and you have healing in you. You are the main character in your own life. Therapy can either help or hinder the development of this character as someone powerful, capable and whole.
I am not a typical therapist. I see myself as a co-author, witness, helpful ally, teammate, collaborator and useful resource. Rather than taking a role as an “expert” by making assumptions or interpretations about your life, I love to use skillful conversation and artful question-asking to help you get past obstacles and problems. You are here on this page because you have strength in you, you have desire in you and you have healing in you. You are the main character in your own life. Therapy can either help or hinder the development of this character as someone powerful, capable and whole.
(323) 613-2943 View (323) 613-2943
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Nicoletta Heidegger- Sex Therapy And Eap
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sunland, CA 91040
Do other therapists not understand your sexual preferences? Are you struggling to connect with others or your partner? Are you satisfied? Our culture features sex everywhere, but we don't or often can't talk about it. Sex is a complicated part of our lives- encompassing culture, religion, self esteem, time; the list goes on. Let me help you find yourself and increase pleasure and satisfaction in all aspects of your life! www.Nicolettavheidegger.com
Do other therapists not understand your sexual preferences? Are you struggling to connect with others or your partner? Are you satisfied? Our culture features sex everywhere, but we don't or often can't talk about it. Sex is a complicated part of our lives- encompassing culture, religion, self esteem, time; the list goes on. Let me help you find yourself and increase pleasure and satisfaction in all aspects of your life! www.Nicolettavheidegger.com
(323) 306-3682 View (323) 306-3682
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Sterling Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Burbank, CA 91505
Throughout our lives, we all have experienced feelings of depression, anxiety, and anger. These emotions leave you feeling insecure, shameful, lonely, unworthy and stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior. Trauma can have negative emotional and physical effects and can lead to family/relationship issues. I specialize in solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and CBT. These approaches allow me to work with the client to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression and other health/behavioral issues.
Throughout our lives, we all have experienced feelings of depression, anxiety, and anger. These emotions leave you feeling insecure, shameful, lonely, unworthy and stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior. Trauma can have negative emotional and physical effects and can lead to family/relationship issues. I specialize in solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and CBT. These approaches allow me to work with the client to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression and other health/behavioral issues.
(415) 980-8479 View (415) 980-8479
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David Ibrahim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LAADC, EMDR , EYRT500, ISTDP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Are past traumatic experiences, being an adult child of a dysfunctional home, incest survival experiences, addiction issues, phobia, panic, anxiety, C-PTSD or depression affecting your success? Are distractions impacting your optimal performance abilities at work, in your intimate relationships, or in relationships with family members or with yourself? Are you surviving instead of thriving? I provide accelerated Psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are challenged by performance loss and emotional unhappiness. Also offer Diagnosis evaluation for addiction, mood, personality, and adult Autism spectrum. HSP and Kink friendly.
Are past traumatic experiences, being an adult child of a dysfunctional home, incest survival experiences, addiction issues, phobia, panic, anxiety, C-PTSD or depression affecting your success? Are distractions impacting your optimal performance abilities at work, in your intimate relationships, or in relationships with family members or with yourself? Are you surviving instead of thriving? I provide accelerated Psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are challenged by performance loss and emotional unhappiness. Also offer Diagnosis evaluation for addiction, mood, personality, and adult Autism spectrum. HSP and Kink friendly.
(805) 420-7531 View (805) 420-7531
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Chantal Daley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Do you find yourself having a difficult time coping with anxiety, depression, and trauma? Do you have a hard time communicating and setting boundaries with others? Life is full of obstacles and hardships that may be difficult to overcome without the right tools, resources, and, guidance leading to the manifestation of these symptoms. I specialize in working with adults, couples, and adolescents using a Psychodynamic approach to explore unconscious thoughts and behaviors. In doing this, we are able to collaboratively recognize old ineffective patterns and process unresolved feelings and trauma.
Do you find yourself having a difficult time coping with anxiety, depression, and trauma? Do you have a hard time communicating and setting boundaries with others? Life is full of obstacles and hardships that may be difficult to overcome without the right tools, resources, and, guidance leading to the manifestation of these symptoms. I specialize in working with adults, couples, and adolescents using a Psychodynamic approach to explore unconscious thoughts and behaviors. In doing this, we are able to collaboratively recognize old ineffective patterns and process unresolved feelings and trauma.
(310) 945-2757 View (310) 945-2757
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Alan Schweizer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90001
My name is Alan Schweizer and I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA and PA. The focus of my practice is to help clients to identify and overcome the barriers in their personal lives and relationships needed to experience more happiness. In helping you I use evidence-based practices such as Integrative and Systemic Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral, Family Systems, Existential, Emotion Focused, Mindfulness, and Mind-Body practices that are action-oriented and according to your specific needs.
My name is Alan Schweizer and I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA and PA. The focus of my practice is to help clients to identify and overcome the barriers in their personal lives and relationships needed to experience more happiness. In helping you I use evidence-based practices such as Integrative and Systemic Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral, Family Systems, Existential, Emotion Focused, Mindfulness, and Mind-Body practices that are action-oriented and according to your specific needs.
(213) 642-2034 View (213) 642-2034
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Dianne Porchia
MA, DMBM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Topanga, CA 90290
Dianne Porchia is featured in HEAL Documentary film for her successful healing work with advance stage cancer client who remains cancer free over 5 years after diagnosis with stage IV colorectal cancer. Porchia's unique holistic approach to healing integrates the principles and practice of mind-body-heart-soul energy medicine, epigenetics, psychoneuroimmunology and heart-centered communication skills to reduce mental-emotional stress, support immune function and create and maintain successful and loving relationships through high stress life challenges such as divorce, death, loss of job, serious illness, disease and cancer.
Dianne Porchia is featured in HEAL Documentary film for her successful healing work with advance stage cancer client who remains cancer free over 5 years after diagnosis with stage IV colorectal cancer. Porchia's unique holistic approach to healing integrates the principles and practice of mind-body-heart-soul energy medicine, epigenetics, psychoneuroimmunology and heart-centered communication skills to reduce mental-emotional stress, support immune function and create and maintain successful and loving relationships through high stress life challenges such as divorce, death, loss of job, serious illness, disease and cancer.
(310) 627-2585 View (310) 627-2585


Experiential Therapy

How does experiential therapy work?

Experiential therapy works by allowing an individual to use their creativity to re-imagine themselves and their lives in an effort to process their emotions. Experiential therapy may take many forms, including engaging clients through art, re-enactments, role-playing, music, or forms of physical recreation. By focusing on these activities, experiential therapists help individuals identify the emotions they associate with previous experiences and work together to cope with negative reactions, like fear, anger, or shame.

Is experiential therapy evidence-based?

Experiential therapy incorporates many therapy modalities, some of which have been more closely researched than others. Music therapy, for example, has been shown to help with sleep problems. Some studies find that art therapy can be beneficial for those with eating disorders or personality disorders, while other research suggests that such approaches have little impact.

How long does experiential therapy last?

The duration of experiential therapy will depend on the type of therapy used as well as the severity of the challenges an individual faces. Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Art therapy may comprise 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Music therapy sessions generally last between 30 and 50 minutes and can be scheduled weekly or on an as-needed basis. For each therapy type, clients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.

Does experiential therapy help with trauma?

Trauma is one area where experiential therapy may be useful. Traumatic experiences such as combat or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating visual art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. Listening to music can be relaxing, while making music as part of a group provides plenty of opportunities to connect with other people. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, or who have been physically or emotionally abused.