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Paul Souza
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
I specialize in trauma using EMDR therapy and incorporate several modalities, such as Internal Family Systems, parts mapping, and DBT skills, to facilitate reprocessing past experiences.
I believe effective therapy is based on a good fit between the therapist and client that promotes safety and trust. I approach treatment through a psychodynamic lens to help people understand what brought them to this point. With this knowledge, a person can feel more empowered to make different choices to live the life they have envisioned. I am Jungian-informed, helping people to make sense of their dreams and find meaning in them.
I specialize in trauma using EMDR therapy and incorporate several modalities, such as Internal Family Systems, parts mapping, and DBT skills, to facilitate reprocessing past experiences.
I believe effective therapy is based on a good fit between the therapist and client that promotes safety and trust. I approach treatment through a psychodynamic lens to help people understand what brought them to this point. With this knowledge, a person can feel more empowered to make different choices to live the life they have envisioned. I am Jungian-informed, helping people to make sense of their dreams and find meaning in them.
(916) 848-2317 View (916) 848-2317
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Jessenia Gil
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
My name is Jesenia Gil, and I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am passionate about helping individuals overcome challenges with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, parenting, and more. I utilize an empathic, collaborative, and integrative approach tailored to each client’s needs. I enjoy working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. I specialize in working with individuals with symptoms of anxiety, depression, life stressors, transitions, issues with parenting, family conflict, and relationship/peer issues.
My name is Jesenia Gil, and I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am passionate about helping individuals overcome challenges with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, parenting, and more. I utilize an empathic, collaborative, and integrative approach tailored to each client’s needs. I enjoy working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. I specialize in working with individuals with symptoms of anxiety, depression, life stressors, transitions, issues with parenting, family conflict, and relationship/peer issues.
(916) 345-2177 View (916) 345-2177
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Christine Rios
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Hi there, I'm Christine! My name is Christine Rios, I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma, depression, and abuse, using evidence-based therapeutic modalities. I have found that my approach works best for adults ranging from ages 18-60. I feel fairly comfortable working with people who are dealing with life stressors that are impacting their ability to function on a day-to-day basis.
Hi there, I'm Christine! My name is Christine Rios, I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma, depression, and abuse, using evidence-based therapeutic modalities. I have found that my approach works best for adults ranging from ages 18-60. I feel fairly comfortable working with people who are dealing with life stressors that are impacting their ability to function on a day-to-day basis.
(916) 249-1984 View (916) 249-1984
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Randy Cruz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
I’m Randy Cruz; a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My passion is to provide support to adults who are experiencing difficulties reaching their full potential in life due to both internal and external hardships. I hold a genuine passion for helping adults who are struggling with depression, grief, anxiety, and those who are experiencing difficulties adjusting to significant life changes.
I’m Randy Cruz; a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My passion is to provide support to adults who are experiencing difficulties reaching their full potential in life due to both internal and external hardships. I hold a genuine passion for helping adults who are struggling with depression, grief, anxiety, and those who are experiencing difficulties adjusting to significant life changes.
(408) 883-4472 View (408) 883-4472
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Jennifer Misirli
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Hello! My name is Jenny Misirli, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I love being a therapist, only second to being a mother. There is such power in connecting with people going through challenges, listening to what they want and need to change to help them live the lives they want.
Hello! My name is Jenny Misirli, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I love being a therapist, only second to being a mother. There is such power in connecting with people going through challenges, listening to what they want and need to change to help them live the lives they want.
(951) 227-7520 View (951) 227-7520
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Rosalind Daniel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
I will customize my therapeutic approach based on your needs and have experience in CBT/DBT, mindfulness, emotion-focused, family systems, attachment-based, person-centered, solution based, and psychodynamic theories.
I have been a therapist for 28 years and have worked with people aged 3 - 93! My specialization in graduate school was child and adolescent treatment. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life. Due to my practice being online now, I have narrowed my client base from 13 -99! Most of my clients have struggled with life transitions, depression, and anxiety.
I will customize my therapeutic approach based on your needs and have experience in CBT/DBT, mindfulness, emotion-focused, family systems, attachment-based, person-centered, solution based, and psychodynamic theories.
I have been a therapist for 28 years and have worked with people aged 3 - 93! My specialization in graduate school was child and adolescent treatment. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life. Due to my practice being online now, I have narrowed my client base from 13 -99! Most of my clients have struggled with life transitions, depression, and anxiety.
(562) 784-5075 View (562) 784-5075
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Ralph E Rast
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CHT, Coach
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
I offer individual, couples, and family therapy, hypnosis, and Life Purpose/Career Coaching I enjoy doing counseling sessions with adults or minors regardless of their spiritual beliefs. I care about my clients and their goals! (see my website www.Counseling-Coaching for your success.com for more info).
I offer individual, couples, and family therapy, hypnosis, and Life Purpose/Career Coaching I enjoy doing counseling sessions with adults or minors regardless of their spiritual beliefs. I care about my clients and their goals! (see my website www.Counseling-Coaching for your success.com for more info).
(916) 544-3061 View (916) 544-3061
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Casi Del Greco (Virtual Therapist Only)
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fair Oaks, CA 95628  (Online Only)
Areas of interest; parenting challenges, life transitions, grief and loss, family relationships, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, work-life balance, and stress challenges.
“Change Your Thoughts and You’ll Change Your World”. My goal is to offer and provide support within the therapeutic relationship that allows for you to gain insight on discovering your needs. I believe everyone needs support but struggles with how to ask for help. In my practices I provide the time and space for you to feel heard, supported, and most importantly I provide empathy. Empathy is a powerful word as it defines the ability to sense other people’s emotions, coupled with the ability to imagine what someone might be thinking or feeling. I always try to create a warm, heartening, and empathetic environment with every client.
Areas of interest; parenting challenges, life transitions, grief and loss, family relationships, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, work-life balance, and stress challenges.
“Change Your Thoughts and You’ll Change Your World”. My goal is to offer and provide support within the therapeutic relationship that allows for you to gain insight on discovering your needs. I believe everyone needs support but struggles with how to ask for help. In my practices I provide the time and space for you to feel heard, supported, and most importantly I provide empathy. Empathy is a powerful word as it defines the ability to sense other people’s emotions, coupled with the ability to imagine what someone might be thinking or feeling. I always try to create a warm, heartening, and empathetic environment with every client.
(916) 884-5155 View (916) 884-5155
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Ashley Ikeda
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Hi there! Welcome to my practice. My name is Ashley Ikeda and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 120013). I have worked with clients of all ages who have experienced/are experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance abuse, relationship issues, life adjustments, self/harm, and acute or chronic trauma. I practice from a client-centered and integrative approach and utilize both evidence-based and trauma-informed therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, and Somatic Experiencing practices depending on what a client needs.
Hi there! Welcome to my practice. My name is Ashley Ikeda and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 120013). I have worked with clients of all ages who have experienced/are experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance abuse, relationship issues, life adjustments, self/harm, and acute or chronic trauma. I practice from a client-centered and integrative approach and utilize both evidence-based and trauma-informed therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, and Somatic Experiencing practices depending on what a client needs.
(951) 498-5844 View (951) 498-5844
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Betty Blanc
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fair Oaks, CA 95628  (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Betty Blanc, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who believes in helping clients achieve their personal goals to improve their lives and enhance their relationships. Throughout my therapy career, I have been interested in exploring the depths and complexities of couples and became trained in using Gottman Method for couples therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples in crisis in my therapy work. In using these methods, I am able to guide couples in learning how to rebuild the love, fondness, companionship, and affection that has been lost over the years.
Hello! My name is Betty Blanc, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who believes in helping clients achieve their personal goals to improve their lives and enhance their relationships. Throughout my therapy career, I have been interested in exploring the depths and complexities of couples and became trained in using Gottman Method for couples therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples in crisis in my therapy work. In using these methods, I am able to guide couples in learning how to rebuild the love, fondness, companionship, and affection that has been lost over the years.
(951) 474-1262 View (951) 474-1262
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Valerie Vecente
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Hello! My name is Valerie Vecente. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I enjoy working with youth and adults. I enjoy supporting youth and adults experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma. I believe you are the expert in your life! While supporting you through this journey, I use an approach that will benefit you. This may include use of techniques from CBT, Family Systems, DBT to name a few. I believe in allowing the client to guide the sessions while I support you. You are the expert in your life!
Hello! My name is Valerie Vecente. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I enjoy working with youth and adults. I enjoy supporting youth and adults experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma. I believe you are the expert in your life! While supporting you through this journey, I use an approach that will benefit you. This may include use of techniques from CBT, Family Systems, DBT to name a few. I believe in allowing the client to guide the sessions while I support you. You are the expert in your life!
(858) 879-6855 View (858) 879-6855
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Emily Cortez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read about me. My name is Emily Cortez and I am an LMFT in CA. It is my hope to connect with you in a warm, supportive space to help process and tackle the many challenges that life throws at us. I have been practicing in the field going on 5 years now and have experience working with children, teens, families, and adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, adjustment/life transitions, trauma, and grief/loss. Clients can expect a warm, friendly therapist who is eager to get to know them and initially understand what brings them to therapy at this time.
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read about me. My name is Emily Cortez and I am an LMFT in CA. It is my hope to connect with you in a warm, supportive space to help process and tackle the many challenges that life throws at us. I have been practicing in the field going on 5 years now and have experience working with children, teens, families, and adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, adjustment/life transitions, trauma, and grief/loss. Clients can expect a warm, friendly therapist who is eager to get to know them and initially understand what brings them to therapy at this time.
(916) 589-6987 View (916) 589-6987
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Holli Jo Zandona
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression or general dissatisfaction in areas of your life? Whether it's a life transition, relationship stress or time to do some personal growth, it can be difficult to embark down that path feeling overwhelmed and alone. Together, we can identify and build strengths you already possess as well as learn new skills to manage difficult thoughts and emotions which may provide relief, increased satisfaction and ability to move forward in life.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression or general dissatisfaction in areas of your life? Whether it's a life transition, relationship stress or time to do some personal growth, it can be difficult to embark down that path feeling overwhelmed and alone. Together, we can identify and build strengths you already possess as well as learn new skills to manage difficult thoughts and emotions which may provide relief, increased satisfaction and ability to move forward in life.
(279) 800-3709 View (279) 800-3709
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William Hamilton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) currently working with clients statewide in California via telehealth. I have over 12 years of clinical experience treating adults, couples, and adolescents in a variety of settings and have worked extensively with the LGBTQIA+ community. I welcome clients of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Often the clients who seek out my help are experiencing depression, anxiety, overwhelm, low self-esteem, relationship problems, or questioning/exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity. My goal is to help you understand what you want and what's holding you back.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) currently working with clients statewide in California via telehealth. I have over 12 years of clinical experience treating adults, couples, and adolescents in a variety of settings and have worked extensively with the LGBTQIA+ community. I welcome clients of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Often the clients who seek out my help are experiencing depression, anxiety, overwhelm, low self-esteem, relationship problems, or questioning/exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity. My goal is to help you understand what you want and what's holding you back.
(949) 844-5789 View (949) 844-5789
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Tracy Alvarado
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Hello! Welcome to safe space. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who is passionate about supporting all of my clients through challenges to experience healing and growth in their lives. I specialize in working with first responders and their families. I also work with non-first responders who are looking to work through traumas, anxiety, and depression. My clinical approach of practice is client centered, solution focused therapy and trauma informed care. I am trained in EMDR and critical incident stress management. Furthermore, I will meet you with empathy, open-mindedness and unconditional positive regard.
Hello! Welcome to safe space. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who is passionate about supporting all of my clients through challenges to experience healing and growth in their lives. I specialize in working with first responders and their families. I also work with non-first responders who are looking to work through traumas, anxiety, and depression. My clinical approach of practice is client centered, solution focused therapy and trauma informed care. I am trained in EMDR and critical incident stress management. Furthermore, I will meet you with empathy, open-mindedness and unconditional positive regard.
(916) 432-4105 View (916) 432-4105
Dr. Laureen A Lester
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be hard-- really hard. Sometimes, we are just trying to survive and we end up in a place we don’t want to be: depression, anger, anxiety, loneliness, hopelessness. Asking for help is an act of strength and courage. I have a passion for helping others find their way toward who they want to be. I can help you become more proactive, not just reacting to the circumstances of life. Understanding the past. Managing the present. Building for the future. It’s never too late for change! Life can be better if you are willing to do the work. Are you ready to begin?
Life can be hard-- really hard. Sometimes, we are just trying to survive and we end up in a place we don’t want to be: depression, anger, anxiety, loneliness, hopelessness. Asking for help is an act of strength and courage. I have a passion for helping others find their way toward who they want to be. I can help you become more proactive, not just reacting to the circumstances of life. Understanding the past. Managing the present. Building for the future. It’s never too late for change! Life can be better if you are willing to do the work. Are you ready to begin?
(916) 269-5241 View (916) 269-5241
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Dinandrea Vega
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Hi there, I'm Dinandrea! I am a compassionate, collective liberationist-oriented psychotherapist. I pull from politically-leftist, critical psychology as well as humanistic and existentialist frameworks. I center marginalized persons, including BIPOC and LGBTQIA persons. I understand that persons in need of psychotherapy are more than a set of symptoms and diagnoses; our mental health conditions are a complex mixture of ancestral, epigenetic, familial, social and societal histories, issues and dynamics that need to be explored, processed and affirmed in order to improve our condition and functioning.
Hi there, I'm Dinandrea! I am a compassionate, collective liberationist-oriented psychotherapist. I pull from politically-leftist, critical psychology as well as humanistic and existentialist frameworks. I center marginalized persons, including BIPOC and LGBTQIA persons. I understand that persons in need of psychotherapy are more than a set of symptoms and diagnoses; our mental health conditions are a complex mixture of ancestral, epigenetic, familial, social and societal histories, issues and dynamics that need to be explored, processed and affirmed in order to improve our condition and functioning.
(323) 515-1361 View (323) 515-1361
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The Mindful Lemon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628  (Online Only)
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office-based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, and what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness, and fitness, or any combination of the above. T
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office-based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, and what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness, and fitness, or any combination of the above. T
(661) 215-8670 View (661) 215-8670
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Marilynn S Irvine
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Not accepting new clients
Are you struggling to overcome life challenges that seem bigger than you are? Do you find yourself internally preoccupied, at the expense of living a rich and fulfilling life? Is it time to emerge from a difficult past and move forward into an empowered, rewarding, and satisfying future? If you're ready for a personalized coaching/healing experience, aimed towards reclaiming health and vitality, then let's do some good work together!
Are you struggling to overcome life challenges that seem bigger than you are? Do you find yourself internally preoccupied, at the expense of living a rich and fulfilling life? Is it time to emerge from a difficult past and move forward into an empowered, rewarding, and satisfying future? If you're ready for a personalized coaching/healing experience, aimed towards reclaiming health and vitality, then let's do some good work together!
(916) 459-2230 View (916) 459-2230
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Jason Cantrill
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Not accepting new clients
Okay, so if you're reading this it's probably because something in your life isn't working right or is causing problems. Maybe you're looking for solutions to problems that haven't improved with your past efforts. You may be struggling to adjust to a major life event. Perhaps you're looking for relief from feeling overwhelmed by the demands of work or relationships. You may be looking for relief from emotional pain that time has not healed. Maybe you are just looking for ways to feel happier, more fulfilled, or more effective.
Okay, so if you're reading this it's probably because something in your life isn't working right or is causing problems. Maybe you're looking for solutions to problems that haven't improved with your past efforts. You may be struggling to adjust to a major life event. Perhaps you're looking for relief from feeling overwhelmed by the demands of work or relationships. You may be looking for relief from emotional pain that time has not healed. Maybe you are just looking for ways to feel happier, more fulfilled, or more effective.
(916) 502-8408 View (916) 502-8408
Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.