Therapists in California

You are tired, stressed, and fighting with your partner. How did it get this bad? What is wrong with me? You just want feel calmer and like you and your partner on the same page again. You are tired of "pretending" to have it all together. They say "trauma" is the root of everything, humm. Chaotic childhood home, check. But you have told yourself "It wasn't THAT bad." But as the black sheep of your family, raised in chaos, you can't help but wonder if all this might be related. The constant loud self critic, people-pleasing, and feeling misunderstood. It is time to unpack the stuff that is holding you back.

Seasoned licensed psychologist with a cognitive behavioral brief psychotherapy theoretical orientation. I serve as a mirror to our community and specialize in trauma, stress management, chemical dependency, domestic violence and family systems. Bienvenidos a mi practica. Somos un cucharon para servir al pueblo. Sirvo como espejo para ayudarle encontrar tu destino.

My name is Juanda Green, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I congratulate you on your decision to face issues that have hindered you from discovering your personal strengths. My therapeutic strength is the ability to build a strong relationship with clients, which I believe is essential for successful treatment outcomes. I believe everyone has divine-given qualities that must not be stifled by depression, anxiety, fear, or low self-esteem. I work with individuals and couples experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma-related issues, and relationship complexities.

I am dedicated to creating an environment of safety in our therapeutic relationship so you can heal and meet your goals. This allows room for unfinished business of the past to surface and receive the attention it deserves. I love working with teens, couples, and families. My primary focus is pre-marital therapy, parent-teen relationships, and identity formation. Specifically, I work with Christian couples who are facing fears and reservations around the topic of marriage and sex. Oftentimes, spiritual trauma, upbringing and other factors can contribute to these challenges.

I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. I have provided array of clinical services; including individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention and case management. I am holistic in my approach as I strongly believe in meeting my client's needs with evidence based treatment modalities that work for that individual. My goal is to work with my clients to develop a treatment plan along side them that best suits them and their needs.

Are you looking for a new creative way to deal with difficulties in life and get in touch with your best self? Do you feel like you’ve tried everything with your child, but they struggle to benefit from traditional talk therapy? As art therapists, we incorporate talk therapy with art making to help our clients unlock their creative potential, look at problems with fresh eyes, and develop new creative coping skills for managing with difficult emotions. If you or your child is feeling blocked by past trauma, stuck in destructive patterns, or overwhelmed by depression or anxiety, then I encourage you to reach out. You are not alone.

Starting therapy is difficult and scary; however, you do not have to do it yourself. I understand it is also vulnerable to share your stories with a stranger. Therapy is a space where you can feel safe being yourself. With sincerity, I strive to build that safe environment for you and work collaboratively to find yourself. I want to empower you to understand your thoughts and feelings. Working through your negative behavioral and thought patterns, we will identify how these currently affect your life. I will help you find solutions within yourself that you feel comfortable practicing and sustaining, using your natural strengths.

Life has many challenges, but they give us the opportunity to grow in new ways and discover our inner strengths. I use a variety of approaches to help clients work on these challenges, develop new insights and make difficult decisions. I am a focused listener and strive to create a safe and healing environment, but I am also an interactive participant who provides direct feedback. I have a quiet and calming office where clients can relax and connect to their inner world of thoughts and feelings. I provide individual, group, family and couples counseling to adolescents and adults of all backgrounds.

I have had the privilege of working with adults and couples for over 37 years, helping with a wide range of issues including: depression, anxiety, self esteem, relationships, stress, ageing, family of origin issues, cross cultural issues, identity, grief/loss and mild addictions.

My goal is to empower individuals who call the Bay Area home to live their best lives by utilizing my education, skills, and experience to enhance evidenced based practices. My experience as a child welfare social worker has gifted me with the ability to support individuals who are struggling with the most challenging issues which could include attachment issues, behavioral challenges, family discord, couples issues related to parenting, substance abuse, anxiety, depression and anger management. Additionally, I have a passion for working with the underserved African American and L.G.B.T.Q. community.

Welcome! I am Ruby, I am so glad you made it to my page. I am a relational psychotherapist, which means I value human connections and the client-therapist relationship. My approach is holistic and person-centered. I often integrate psychodynamic, CBT, mindfulness, and values-based approaches to address client challenges. Together, I hope to address the challenges you have been facing by processing past and present experiences and developing a greater sense of self and belonging. I typically work with individuals who have experienced childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, identity issues, and family/cultural stressors.

My therapy is strongly person centered; I embrace the idea that a solid therapeutic relationship is the backbone to change. I believe this relationship is built through empathy, humor, and respect for the idea that you are the expert in your own life, not me. My therapeutic style is eclectic; I tailor treatments to your needs to find an approach that feels right to you. What this means is that therapy will look different for different clients; sometimes you might need a supportive listener, and sometimes you might need concrete exercises to build new skills. As a therapist, I believe it is my job to pivot according to your needs.

My name is Ralph Rueda, and I am a first-generation Filipino American. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Northern California. I work exclusively with clients via telehealth. I specialize in motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and a strength-based approach. I tailor my approach to my clients according to their needs and what they seek out of therapy. I aim to make sure to keep my client-centered and value normalizing feedback in therapy on how each session goes so I can better strengthen my work in every session moving forward.

I work with clients between the ages of 13-24, struggling with everything from mild anxiety and depression to disordered eating and self-harm. Some of my clients face pervasive mood and relationship struggles based in trauma and family conflict. My work relies on evidence-based treatments rooted in cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic therapies including DBT, interpersonal therapy, and family systems. I work well in building a safe and trusting space in therapy, especially for clients who have complex histories.

Do you struggle managing your emotions, dissatisfaction with your life, shame & guilt, anxiety or exhaustion? Are you overcome by difficult experiences from the past or loss? I am passionate about empowering teens and adults with emotional distress, self doubt, relationship issues or repeat patterns, who feel stressed, stuck & overwhelmed. I specialize in trauma and also help with anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, self-esteem, relationship issues, body image, mindfulness, inner child work, boundaries & sexuality. I will help you untangle the painful & frustrating areas of your life to make room for a life of joy and ease.

Hello I'm Julia Mendoza, a therapist providing therapy throughout the state of California. I have experience working with children and adults, in the areas of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, LGBT+ issues, OCD, personality disorders, family problems, relationship and partner conflict, and traumas. I truly enjoy helping others and I have been told that I am funny, genuine, open-minded, and a good listener. Se habla Español!

My name is Yufei Chen. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Millbrae, California. I use a client-centered and relational approach to support adolescent and adult clients through life transitions, identity exploration, existential dread, relationship issues, and other stressful situations. Issues I have experience serving include perfectionism, burnout, immigration stress, perinatal issues and parenting struggles, anxiety, and depression.

Is your child or teen adjusting to changes in their lives? Have you noticed a difference in their demeanor, attitude, playfulness, and attachment with you? Are you struggling with your own mental health while balancing work and/or family? I am here to support your families needs. I have been providing services for children, teens, and parents for about a decade. I believe in treating the whole family through individual and parent-child family sessions to implement realistic coping skills in the home to improve your connection with your child outside of therapy.

I am seeking clients who are open to discovering what makes them unique through a creative and imaginative process; Clients whose goals may range from deeper self knowledge, to decreasing experiences with anxiety and depression, to understanding how trauma plays itself out in their relationships, to being able to resource themselves, etc; Clients interested in exploring their strengths as well as their more scary parts. I believe that pain and suffering are normal emotions and healing happens in connection with others; others who can hold and stay with the difficulty and provide curiosity and support.