Photo of Annita R Regehr, Marriage & Family Therapist in Exeter, CA
Annita R Regehr
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Exeter, CA 93221
Anxiety/Depression: is it interfering with a sense of purpose, success, hope for your future, relationships, and your job? Grief/unexpected losses of a loved one, friend or pet: holding you back from moving forward? Unresolved traumatic memories triggered when least expected, affecting relationships? Are children angry, acting out as they carry old and new worries? My 30+yr previous career in nursing also provides understanding to chronic illnesses, or sheds light on needed medical referrals. I also offer Immigration Psychological Evaluations.
Anxiety/Depression: is it interfering with a sense of purpose, success, hope for your future, relationships, and your job? Grief/unexpected losses of a loved one, friend or pet: holding you back from moving forward? Unresolved traumatic memories triggered when least expected, affecting relationships? Are children angry, acting out as they carry old and new worries? My 30+yr previous career in nursing also provides understanding to chronic illnesses, or sheds light on needed medical referrals. I also offer Immigration Psychological Evaluations.
(559) 900-3171 View (559) 900-3171
Photo of Gilberto Rivas, Marriage & Family Therapist in Exeter, CA
Gilberto Rivas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Exeter, CA 93221
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families within a compassionate, supportive environment. Whether you seek support for yourself or for your child, it is important to find a therapist that will work with you to determine the best course of treatment. You and I will determine and accomplish your goals together, whether they include short-term,specific goals or long-term,general goals.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families within a compassionate, supportive environment. Whether you seek support for yourself or for your child, it is important to find a therapist that will work with you to determine the best course of treatment. You and I will determine and accomplish your goals together, whether they include short-term,specific goals or long-term,general goals.
(559) 550-2796 View (559) 550-2796

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Sandra Marquez-Mesquite
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93291
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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.
Individual Therapy, Couples therapy and Family therapy Call today •Servicios ofrecidos En Espanol.
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.
(559) 316-5587 View (559) 316-5587
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Ivy Smyth
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93292
Hello, my name is Ivy Smyth and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California. My goal is to help clients of all ages uncover a sense of purpose and meaning in their lives while equipping them with practical skills to address anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and compulsions. I also have significant experience working with children and their families to address a variety of behavioral and relational challenges. I best serve adolescents and young adults working to identify what they want out of life who may be feeling lost or overwhelmed at the prospect of the future.
Hello, my name is Ivy Smyth and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California. My goal is to help clients of all ages uncover a sense of purpose and meaning in their lives while equipping them with practical skills to address anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and compulsions. I also have significant experience working with children and their families to address a variety of behavioral and relational challenges. I best serve adolescents and young adults working to identify what they want out of life who may be feeling lost or overwhelmed at the prospect of the future.
(951) 783-3662 View (951) 783-3662
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Sandra Ruiz-Rivas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93277
Throughout life we face so many difficult challenges. In childhood, adolescence, and adult phases, we can encounter traumas or changes in our lives that can hinder how we interact with others and ourselves. Relationships can be complicated, particularly when we are experiencing these changes or traumas in our life. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have experience working with all ages and developmental stages, focusing on reducing the impact of trauma and increasing positive relationships with self and others.
Throughout life we face so many difficult challenges. In childhood, adolescence, and adult phases, we can encounter traumas or changes in our lives that can hinder how we interact with others and ourselves. Relationships can be complicated, particularly when we are experiencing these changes or traumas in our life. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have experience working with all ages and developmental stages, focusing on reducing the impact of trauma and increasing positive relationships with self and others.
(559) 236-6441 View (559) 236-6441
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Cristina A Santos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93291
Regardless of our current situation or our family of origin, it takes courage to trust and begin the process of healing.
Are you or your loved ones trying to cope with the effects of difficult life events, troubled relationships, stress, or other difficult life circumstances? Are you struggling to heal from a traumatic past? You don't have to do it alone. It can be hard to reach out and ask for help, sometimes it's the first of many steps on the road to wholehearted mending. If you're ready to begin the journey to your mental, emotional, and spiritual healing, I would be honored to begin walking beside you on your journey of improved mental health.
Regardless of our current situation or our family of origin, it takes courage to trust and begin the process of healing.
Are you or your loved ones trying to cope with the effects of difficult life events, troubled relationships, stress, or other difficult life circumstances? Are you struggling to heal from a traumatic past? You don't have to do it alone. It can be hard to reach out and ask for help, sometimes it's the first of many steps on the road to wholehearted mending. If you're ready to begin the journey to your mental, emotional, and spiritual healing, I would be honored to begin walking beside you on your journey of improved mental health.
(559) 280-5756 View (559) 280-5756
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Olga A Raya
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93291
Hello, I am Olga Raya, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 12 years of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and families. My approach involves warmth, honesty, insight, compassion, empathy, and respect. I have helped people of diverse backgrounds overcome life's obstacles. I encourage individuals to tap into their inherent strengths to find new, more constructive ways to navigate life's problems.
Hello, I am Olga Raya, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 12 years of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and families. My approach involves warmth, honesty, insight, compassion, empathy, and respect. I have helped people of diverse backgrounds overcome life's obstacles. I encourage individuals to tap into their inherent strengths to find new, more constructive ways to navigate life's problems.
(559) 597-8523 View (559) 597-8523
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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.
(559) 280-5756 View (559) 280-5756
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Melinda S Ashford-Leonardo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Farmersville, CA 93223
Melinda Ashford-Leonardo, MA, LMFT. My goal is to provide a supportive environment for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families to find support and grow in their relationships. I look forward to working with young children and adolescents who are experiencing difficulty with oppositional behaviors, depression and anxiety. If you are seeking a way to improve your family relationships, decrease anxiety, manage stress and regulate mood I am available to assist. I specialize in working with young children through play therapy. I utilize EMDR to reduce PSTD, depression and anxiety.
Melinda Ashford-Leonardo, MA, LMFT. My goal is to provide a supportive environment for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families to find support and grow in their relationships. I look forward to working with young children and adolescents who are experiencing difficulty with oppositional behaviors, depression and anxiety. If you are seeking a way to improve your family relationships, decrease anxiety, manage stress and regulate mood I am available to assist. I specialize in working with young children through play therapy. I utilize EMDR to reduce PSTD, depression and anxiety.
(559) 483-9947 View (559) 483-9947
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Rashella Avalos-Senteno
Psychologist, MA, LEP
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93291
I would love to team up with you or family to assist you with the challenges you may be facing today.
My desire is to work with you in developing the skills and tools necessary to navigate through the struggles you may face on the job, parenting children with or without disabilities, relationships, daily stressors, and helping children to learn the skills needed so they can thrive and develop at their highest potential. It first starts with self-growth, development, and to apply the life skills that are right for you. I am here to guide, council, coach, instruct, and provide assessment in the areas needed to assist in providing you with as much information and support needed to live a more peaceful life with better relationships.
I would love to team up with you or family to assist you with the challenges you may be facing today.
My desire is to work with you in developing the skills and tools necessary to navigate through the struggles you may face on the job, parenting children with or without disabilities, relationships, daily stressors, and helping children to learn the skills needed so they can thrive and develop at their highest potential. It first starts with self-growth, development, and to apply the life skills that are right for you. I am here to guide, council, coach, instruct, and provide assessment in the areas needed to assist in providing you with as much information and support needed to live a more peaceful life with better relationships.
(559) 234-0693 View (559) 234-0693
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Dr. Deanna N. Mercado
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93291
Dr. Deanna Mercado is a Clinical Psychologist and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.She is a first-generation Latina, bilingual clinician with over 18 years of experience in the field of behavioral health. Her background encompuses treating individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, correctional mental health services for incarcerated youth and adults, crisis management, psychological testing services, educational and corporate psychology.
Dr. Deanna Mercado is a Clinical Psychologist and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.She is a first-generation Latina, bilingual clinician with over 18 years of experience in the field of behavioral health. Her background encompuses treating individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, correctional mental health services for incarcerated youth and adults, crisis management, psychological testing services, educational and corporate psychology.
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Daniel G Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93277
Accepting cash clients. We have flexible hours for working professionals including late evenings and Saturdays. If not satisficed you will not pay.
Accepting cash clients. We have flexible hours for working professionals including late evenings and Saturdays. If not satisficed you will not pay.
(559) 314-3378 View (559) 314-3378
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Herschel Richard O'Brien
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93277
Herschel R. O’Brien has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with depression, anxiety, trauma/stress-related conditions, attachment difficulties, impulse control, and relational issue; and to support individuals to develop self-insight, understand the source vulnerabilities, and integrate inherent resources.
Herschel R. O’Brien has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with depression, anxiety, trauma/stress-related conditions, attachment difficulties, impulse control, and relational issue; and to support individuals to develop self-insight, understand the source vulnerabilities, and integrate inherent resources.
(559) 697-9802 View (559) 697-9802
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Jessica Jara
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lindsay, CA 93247
I am so glad that you are considering starting therapy! As you browse around to see who you think will be a good fit, thoroughly read through the profiles and do not be afraid to ask questions. The most important thing about the Therapeutic relationship is that you feel comfortable and heard. I'd like to share a little about myself...... I hope I can be the right therapist for you. I absolutely love working with people. I have over 5 years of experience working with children ages 3 and up. In my 5 years of practice I have provided services to children, adolescents and their families.
I am so glad that you are considering starting therapy! As you browse around to see who you think will be a good fit, thoroughly read through the profiles and do not be afraid to ask questions. The most important thing about the Therapeutic relationship is that you feel comfortable and heard. I'd like to share a little about myself...... I hope I can be the right therapist for you. I absolutely love working with people. I have over 5 years of experience working with children ages 3 and up. In my 5 years of practice I have provided services to children, adolescents and their families.
(559) 245-1549 View (559) 245-1549
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Darcy Massey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93291
It is my belief that people have the ability to change and transform into the person they truly want to be. Life can sometimes be overwhelming and full of challenges. My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental environment for my clients to share, grow, safely express themselves and develop their own solutions. I work with individuals, families, adolescents, and children who are experiencing various challenges including: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, and struggles related to past trauma.
It is my belief that people have the ability to change and transform into the person they truly want to be. Life can sometimes be overwhelming and full of challenges. My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental environment for my clients to share, grow, safely express themselves and develop their own solutions. I work with individuals, families, adolescents, and children who are experiencing various challenges including: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, and struggles related to past trauma.
(559) 336-4562 View (559) 336-4562
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Adam G. Fogel
Psychologist, PhD, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93291
Sometimes life can be hard! Even really hard! The Central Valley Center for Psychological Assessment and Counseling is here for you! It takes great courage to care for yourself, though I believe it is possible. I have nearly 20 years of experience working with clients just like you.
Sometimes life can be hard! Even really hard! The Central Valley Center for Psychological Assessment and Counseling is here for you! It takes great courage to care for yourself, though I believe it is possible. I have nearly 20 years of experience working with clients just like you.
(559) 372-0039 View (559) 372-0039
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Joni Carrasco
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93292
Building self-awareness is often a hard place to start.
Building self-awareness is often a hard place to start.
(559) 242-4362 View (559) 242-4362
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Melissa Hudson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93277
I believe it takes courage to seek help and personal growth, which is why I meet you where you are, emotionally, in order to work collaboratively with you. My goal is to provide guidance, support, and feedback in a safe therapeutic space to ultimately help you heal and strengthen your resilience. I help my clients identify areas they would like to develop and learn new coping skills in order to enhance strengths and abilities which can help them achieve a greater degree of happiness and contentment in their lives.
I believe it takes courage to seek help and personal growth, which is why I meet you where you are, emotionally, in order to work collaboratively with you. My goal is to provide guidance, support, and feedback in a safe therapeutic space to ultimately help you heal and strengthen your resilience. I help my clients identify areas they would like to develop and learn new coping skills in order to enhance strengths and abilities which can help them achieve a greater degree of happiness and contentment in their lives.
(559) 543-9294 View (559) 543-9294
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Mind Divers
Psychologist, PhD, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Visalia, CA 93291
The therapists at MindDivers offer a full range of therapeutic services, much like our Clovis location at Achievements Unlimited. Whether it is a feeling of depression or bothersome anxiety that is difficult to control, children’s issues, or problems in your relationship or sex life, our staff has you covered. We care about you and your concerns so that you can come up for air and regain clarity and calmness in your life. We at MindDivers appreciate humor and compassion while exploring the depths with you.
The therapists at MindDivers offer a full range of therapeutic services, much like our Clovis location at Achievements Unlimited. Whether it is a feeling of depression or bothersome anxiety that is difficult to control, children’s issues, or problems in your relationship or sex life, our staff has you covered. We care about you and your concerns so that you can come up for air and regain clarity and calmness in your life. We at MindDivers appreciate humor and compassion while exploring the depths with you.
(559) 634-3116 View (559) 634-3116
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Jennifer Baker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93292
Hello my name is Jennifer Baker, LMFT and I enjoy working with teens, parents, and young adults dealing with anxiety and/or depression. I enjoy helping people learn ways to manage stress in order to get back to living a life they desire. I often utilize a client centered strength-based approach. I offer a warm and supportive style. I can be direct and also very compassionate. I have always wanted to be a therapist since I was a young girl as I believe it comes natural to me to help others. I work with client's to develop goals they would like to work on in treatment.
Hello my name is Jennifer Baker, LMFT and I enjoy working with teens, parents, and young adults dealing with anxiety and/or depression. I enjoy helping people learn ways to manage stress in order to get back to living a life they desire. I often utilize a client centered strength-based approach. I offer a warm and supportive style. I can be direct and also very compassionate. I have always wanted to be a therapist since I was a young girl as I believe it comes natural to me to help others. I work with client's to develop goals they would like to work on in treatment.
(909) 325-7071 View (909) 325-7071

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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.