Family Therapy in 93313
My name is Edlord Posadas, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I am comfortable when clients call me by my nickname, Eddie Posadas. I have been practicing as a therapist since 2017. I am experienced in working with clients who have experienced various levels of trauma. Grounded in humanistic, existential, and systemic approaches, I facilitate psychoeducation to shed light on how trauma impacts both the body and mind.
My name is Edlord Posadas, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I am comfortable when clients call me by my nickname, Eddie Posadas. I have been practicing as a therapist since 2017. I am experienced in working with clients who have experienced various levels of trauma. Grounded in humanistic, existential, and systemic approaches, I facilitate psychoeducation to shed light on how trauma impacts both the body and mind.
I have experience treating ADHD, anxiety, autism, depression, family issues, general emotional disturbances, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, self-esteem, trauma related concerns, and many others.
Are you longing to feel peace in your body again…or perhaps you’ve never felt peace. Life is messy and full of transitions. Sometimes these transitions are manageable, but often times they bring up hard feelings, thoughts, or reactions that we weren’t anticipating. Everyone struggles from time to time. Maybe you have experienced trauma in your lifetime and have never had the space to give it the proper narrative it deserves. My approach to counseling is collaborative as I see myself as a support person along your journey. My focus is on providing a secure space to develop a trusting, authentic therapeutic relationship.
I have experience treating ADHD, anxiety, autism, depression, family issues, general emotional disturbances, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, self-esteem, trauma related concerns, and many others.
Are you longing to feel peace in your body again…or perhaps you’ve never felt peace. Life is messy and full of transitions. Sometimes these transitions are manageable, but often times they bring up hard feelings, thoughts, or reactions that we weren’t anticipating. Everyone struggles from time to time. Maybe you have experienced trauma in your lifetime and have never had the space to give it the proper narrative it deserves. My approach to counseling is collaborative as I see myself as a support person along your journey. My focus is on providing a secure space to develop a trusting, authentic therapeutic relationship.
Hello, my name is Erit Moradzadeh. I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and I have a doctorate degree in Marriage & Family Therapy. I offer psychotherapy services to the multicultural population as well as the immigrant population. My practice focuses on creating a safe, non-judgmental environment to help clients develop strong, meaningful, and intimate relationships. I work with individuals, couples, and families with issues such as self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues by setting healthy boundaries, so they can feel at ease and live a whole and meaningful life.
Hello, my name is Erit Moradzadeh. I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and I have a doctorate degree in Marriage & Family Therapy. I offer psychotherapy services to the multicultural population as well as the immigrant population. My practice focuses on creating a safe, non-judgmental environment to help clients develop strong, meaningful, and intimate relationships. I work with individuals, couples, and families with issues such as self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues by setting healthy boundaries, so they can feel at ease and live a whole and meaningful life.
Gisela J Gonzales
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93313 (Online Only)
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 10 years of clinical experience.
'Servicios disponibles en español.' Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, major life changes; or simply feel lost, disconnected, or unable to find meaning/purpose. Let's identify what is currently causing you distress and the areas you seek to resolve/improve. Wherever you find yourself in life, I will provide you a supportive environment where we'll collaboratively establish goals and an individualized plan that is right for you. We will not only treat your symptoms, but most importantly, identify and resolve the cause in order effect sustainable change.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 10 years of clinical experience.
'Servicios disponibles en español.' Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, major life changes; or simply feel lost, disconnected, or unable to find meaning/purpose. Let's identify what is currently causing you distress and the areas you seek to resolve/improve. Wherever you find yourself in life, I will provide you a supportive environment where we'll collaboratively establish goals and an individualized plan that is right for you. We will not only treat your symptoms, but most importantly, identify and resolve the cause in order effect sustainable change.
Jose Luis Franco, LMFT 116291. Hi! My name is Jose Luis Franco and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT116291) with over 8 years of experience working in the mental health field, specifically with children experiencing a variety of mental health concerns, I completed a received a Bachelors’ Degree in Child Development with a minor in Psychology, as well as Masters Degree in School-Based Family Counseling with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy both from California State University, Los Angeles.
Jose Luis Franco, LMFT 116291. Hi! My name is Jose Luis Franco and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT116291) with over 8 years of experience working in the mental health field, specifically with children experiencing a variety of mental health concerns, I completed a received a Bachelors’ Degree in Child Development with a minor in Psychology, as well as Masters Degree in School-Based Family Counseling with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy both from California State University, Los Angeles.
I've treated people presenting a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, PTSD/ PTSI, addiction/ co-occurring disorders, overeating/weight loss, adjustment, family violence, DCFS, divorce, separation, and co-parenting, work stress, physical injury/ chronic illness, aging.
My name is Amber Lee Crume, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience. My greatest hope is to help people achieve a greater sense of happiness and well-being. I love being a therapist and helping you learn more about yourself, your relationships, and new proven strategies and techniques to address life's most challenging obstacles. The process really does work!
I've treated people presenting a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, PTSD/ PTSI, addiction/ co-occurring disorders, overeating/weight loss, adjustment, family violence, DCFS, divorce, separation, and co-parenting, work stress, physical injury/ chronic illness, aging.
My name is Amber Lee Crume, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience. My greatest hope is to help people achieve a greater sense of happiness and well-being. I love being a therapist and helping you learn more about yourself, your relationships, and new proven strategies and techniques to address life's most challenging obstacles. The process really does work!
My name is Konstance Kirby, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in working with disadvantaged children, adolescents, and adults. I have obtained vast experience assisting those struggling with anxiety, depression, stress management, low self-esteem, and mood disorders. I was trained as a family systems therapist and practice short-term, goal-orientated treatment to help people reach their goals quickly.
My name is Konstance Kirby, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in working with disadvantaged children, adolescents, and adults. I have obtained vast experience assisting those struggling with anxiety, depression, stress management, low self-esteem, and mood disorders. I was trained as a family systems therapist and practice short-term, goal-orientated treatment to help people reach their goals quickly.
Hi there! I appreciate you taking the time to begin investing in yourself through this digital platform. My name is Suji, and I utilize modern psychological theories such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, and family systems therapy in order to help deconstruct your current triggers and stressors. I view this platform as a gateway to self-care and help prioritize your wants/needs.
Hi there! I appreciate you taking the time to begin investing in yourself through this digital platform. My name is Suji, and I utilize modern psychological theories such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, and family systems therapy in order to help deconstruct your current triggers and stressors. I view this platform as a gateway to self-care and help prioritize your wants/needs.
I love working with people struggeling with inner conflict and people looking for answers. This group includes families, couples, individuals, and teens. I have found people have their own answers; my role is to be a catalyst. My approach is client centered, we will together discover what you need and how to get there. My training includes family systems, brief therapy, and hypnosis and I use an eclectic combination of therapy modalities indicated by your needs and your personality. I am a strong proponent of natural methods of healing. I want you to remember you have the answers because you know best what it is that you want.
I love working with people struggeling with inner conflict and people looking for answers. This group includes families, couples, individuals, and teens. I have found people have their own answers; my role is to be a catalyst. My approach is client centered, we will together discover what you need and how to get there. My training includes family systems, brief therapy, and hypnosis and I use an eclectic combination of therapy modalities indicated by your needs and your personality. I am a strong proponent of natural methods of healing. I want you to remember you have the answers because you know best what it is that you want.
I draw from a person-centered and interpersonal approach in sessions, guided by CBT, Trauma Informed Care (CCTP), Family Systems approach, and Solution Focused Therapy.
I find purpose in creating a safe space for clients to explore and process their thoughts and feelings, while ensuring they feel seen, heard, and understood. Clients who are a good match are seeking new ways to find expansion and authenticity in their lives, while adding to adaptive coping skills. Over the last 15 years, I have gained experience in providing treatment for a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, relational issues, parenting, trauma, abuse, and risk management.
I draw from a person-centered and interpersonal approach in sessions, guided by CBT, Trauma Informed Care (CCTP), Family Systems approach, and Solution Focused Therapy.
I find purpose in creating a safe space for clients to explore and process their thoughts and feelings, while ensuring they feel seen, heard, and understood. Clients who are a good match are seeking new ways to find expansion and authenticity in their lives, while adding to adaptive coping skills. Over the last 15 years, I have gained experience in providing treatment for a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, relational issues, parenting, trauma, abuse, and risk management.
Hi there! My name is Samantha Rojanasupya (Sam) and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am a compassionate therapist who is committed to providing a safe space for clients while navigating through life transitions, anxiety, perfectionism, self-esteem, family dynamics, and ready to strengthen meaningful relationships. I would be honored to join alongside your journey toward overcoming life challenges and creating positive change. I enjoy working with teens (16+) and young adults.
Hi there! My name is Samantha Rojanasupya (Sam) and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am a compassionate therapist who is committed to providing a safe space for clients while navigating through life transitions, anxiety, perfectionism, self-esteem, family dynamics, and ready to strengthen meaningful relationships. I would be honored to join alongside your journey toward overcoming life challenges and creating positive change. I enjoy working with teens (16+) and young adults.
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I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California and have been working in the field of mental health for over 20 years. I enjoy helping clients make changes that they want in order to live their lives the way they hope to.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California and have been working in the field of mental health for over 20 years. I enjoy helping clients make changes that they want in order to live their lives the way they hope to.
Angeli Fernandez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93313 (Online Only)
I have more than 12 years of experience in mental health issues and substance abuse treatment in the form of individual, group, couples, and family therapy in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
It takes a lot of courage to ask for help, and it is an honor to be trusted with your healing journey. I provide a compassionate and supportive therapeutic environment for my clients. Together, we will work on identifying what is no longer serving you, develop goals and a plan that work for you to make changes to reduce, and even eliminate, these feelings and behaviors causing pain and distress in your life today. My style is warm, open, engaging, occasionally humorous, and at all times respectful. My approach to counseling is caring, supportive, and genuine.
I have more than 12 years of experience in mental health issues and substance abuse treatment in the form of individual, group, couples, and family therapy in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
It takes a lot of courage to ask for help, and it is an honor to be trusted with your healing journey. I provide a compassionate and supportive therapeutic environment for my clients. Together, we will work on identifying what is no longer serving you, develop goals and a plan that work for you to make changes to reduce, and even eliminate, these feelings and behaviors causing pain and distress in your life today. My style is warm, open, engaging, occasionally humorous, and at all times respectful. My approach to counseling is caring, supportive, and genuine.
Lourdes T Cortez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93313 (Online Only)
I respect clients and their family’s spiritual values and can assist them through processing and clarifying their feelings regarding their higher power.
<I have Saturday and evening appointments available> My name is Lourdes T. Cortez and have experience assisting adults, children, teenagers, and their families improving their lives. I firmly believe in every person’s inner strength and resiliency in overcoming any obstacles or challenging situations in their lives. I am fluent in Spanish and as an immigrant I can relate to the Hispanic cultural values and spiritual beliefs as well as other cultural diverse groups. I am skilled in working with Adolescents, Adults, Children, Young Adults Transitioning into Adulthood, ADHD, Anxiety/Depressive Disorders, Domestic Violence and Trauma.
I respect clients and their family’s spiritual values and can assist them through processing and clarifying their feelings regarding their higher power.
<I have Saturday and evening appointments available> My name is Lourdes T. Cortez and have experience assisting adults, children, teenagers, and their families improving their lives. I firmly believe in every person’s inner strength and resiliency in overcoming any obstacles or challenging situations in their lives. I am fluent in Spanish and as an immigrant I can relate to the Hispanic cultural values and spiritual beliefs as well as other cultural diverse groups. I am skilled in working with Adolescents, Adults, Children, Young Adults Transitioning into Adulthood, ADHD, Anxiety/Depressive Disorders, Domestic Violence and Trauma.
Cindy Linares, MSW, LCSW 88214. I obtained my Master of Social Work from University of Southern California and Bachelor of Arts with a major in Child & Adolescent Development and minor in Psychology from California State University, Northridge. With extensive training and experience in the field of psychology and social services in the United States and abroad participation in Germany, I have gained experience working with children and families struggling with a range of socio-emotional, developmental, and behavioral problems at all stages of development.
Cindy Linares, MSW, LCSW 88214. I obtained my Master of Social Work from University of Southern California and Bachelor of Arts with a major in Child & Adolescent Development and minor in Psychology from California State University, Northridge. With extensive training and experience in the field of psychology and social services in the United States and abroad participation in Germany, I have gained experience working with children and families struggling with a range of socio-emotional, developmental, and behavioral problems at all stages of development.
Hi there, I'm Nadine! The atmosphere I provide is warm and trusting without judgement. I allow the client to tell me their story without interruption. If I feel they need more help or direction it is provided. The helping professional has always allured. It felt like a natural and nice way to spend one's time in a career. There was also a desire to find out more about myself and what drives my own behavior. In addition, there was also a need to improve myself and be a compassionate and understanding human being.
Hi there, I'm Nadine! The atmosphere I provide is warm and trusting without judgement. I allow the client to tell me their story without interruption. If I feel they need more help or direction it is provided. The helping professional has always allured. It felt like a natural and nice way to spend one's time in a career. There was also a desire to find out more about myself and what drives my own behavior. In addition, there was also a need to improve myself and be a compassionate and understanding human being.
Hello and welcome! My name is Jessica Millanponce and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I want to start by saying how honored I am that you took time to learn a little bit about me and my clinical care approach. It is my belief and experience that complex-relational trauma and attachment injuries show up in our lives and are the catalyst for symptoms that resemble anxiety, depression, dissociation, hyperactivity and various mood disorders. My approach to care is and has to be gentle, self-guided and compassionate as we explore the inner parts of Self that need attention, unburdening and healing.
Hello and welcome! My name is Jessica Millanponce and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I want to start by saying how honored I am that you took time to learn a little bit about me and my clinical care approach. It is my belief and experience that complex-relational trauma and attachment injuries show up in our lives and are the catalyst for symptoms that resemble anxiety, depression, dissociation, hyperactivity and various mood disorders. My approach to care is and has to be gentle, self-guided and compassionate as we explore the inner parts of Self that need attention, unburdening and healing.
Throughout our lives, we carry within us the voices, the gaze, acceptance or disapproval, the expectations, and the praise or criticism of those who have raised us and occupied our lives. Therapy can help us discover and clarify these powerful experiences and grow in our understanding of how they motivate us, giving us freedom to make more authentic decisions in our daily lives. I view therapy as an opportunity to heal, receive support, solve problems, improve relationships, and escape problems and patterns that seem to reappear over time.
Throughout our lives, we carry within us the voices, the gaze, acceptance or disapproval, the expectations, and the praise or criticism of those who have raised us and occupied our lives. Therapy can help us discover and clarify these powerful experiences and grow in our understanding of how they motivate us, giving us freedom to make more authentic decisions in our daily lives. I view therapy as an opportunity to heal, receive support, solve problems, improve relationships, and escape problems and patterns that seem to reappear over time.
If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, have problems in relationships, or just feel stuck, contact me. I take an integrated approach with my clients; I believe we are trichotomous beings -- mind, body, and spirit, so I work to integrate all three in my treatment plans. As a Christian counselor, I use the Bible as the basis for my therapy so you will get sound, Scripturally-rooted counseling together with scientifically proven psychological approaches that are in-line with what the Bible says.
If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, have problems in relationships, or just feel stuck, contact me. I take an integrated approach with my clients; I believe we are trichotomous beings -- mind, body, and spirit, so I work to integrate all three in my treatment plans. As a Christian counselor, I use the Bible as the basis for my therapy so you will get sound, Scripturally-rooted counseling together with scientifically proven psychological approaches that are in-line with what the Bible says.
I am a Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of California. I received my undergraduate degree from UCLA, an M.S. degree in Counseling Psychology, with a certification in Behavior Therapy and Healthy Psychology from California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Health Psychology from Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara. My dissertation research focused on Conjugal Bereavement in Older and Younger Widows and Widowers: Influences of Social Support and Health.
I am a Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of California. I received my undergraduate degree from UCLA, an M.S. degree in Counseling Psychology, with a certification in Behavior Therapy and Healthy Psychology from California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Health Psychology from Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara. My dissertation research focused on Conjugal Bereavement in Older and Younger Widows and Widowers: Influences of Social Support and Health.
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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.